ELY, Minn. (CitizenWire) — Preparations are underway for the 17th annual Ely Winter Festival slated for February 3-13, 2011, in the northern Minnesota tourist city known for its local beauty and wilderness. The volunteer Board has announced a schedule of events with something for all ages and interests, ranging from the annual Mukluk Ball, Sled […]
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Latest ‘Books to Bookmark’ List of 12 Interesting New Books from 2010 announced by Publishers Newswire
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (CitizenWire) — For the fourth quarter of 2010, Publishers Newswire (PNW), an online resource established in 2004 for small publishers, as well as lesser known and first-time book authors, has today announced its latest semi-annual ‘Books to Bookmark’ list. This is a round-up of 12 new and recent books which may have […]
New Book by Timothy A. Sawyer, ‘A Patzer’s Story,’ Draws Parallels between Chess and Depression
MORRISTOWN, N.J. (CitizenWire) — MBD Consulting announced this week the release of a new book, ‘A Patzer’s Story’ (ISBN: 978-1-4560-3797-0), authored by its managing director, Timothy A. Sawyer, and published by PublishAmerica.
Online Art Retailer Makes Collecting William Wegman Accessible to All
NEW YORK, N.Y. (CitizenWire) — William Wegman collectors will be pleased to know that the affordable art website 20×200 released not one but two editions of William Wegman prints on Dec. 16. Avid collectors of the William Wegman Weimaraners will have a chance to purchase ‘Game Board’ and ‘Blizzard,’ available in three limited edition sizes.
Slamtees announces ‘Wikileaks’ T-Shirts
LOVES PARK, Ill. (CitizenWire) — A new t shirt by Slamtees, an online t shirt design company, has found the humor in the Wikileaks news story. Slamtees today announced the availability of the Wikileaks T-Shirt. The Wikileaks story has recently dominated headlines. There lots of people on both sides of the issue regarding Wikileaks. Some […]
9th Annual INDULGENCE New Year’s Eve Bash returns to Seattle, WA
SEATTLE, Wash. (CitizenWire) — Seattle Bash announces the 9th annual INDULGENCE New Year’s Eve Bash – the largest New Year’s Eve party in the Northwest, being held at the EMP (Experience Music Project) in downtown Seattle.
Photographers Rejoice! With the Quik Pod the days of holding out your arm only to get poor picture results are over
TORONTO, Ontario (CitizenWire) — If you’re the photographer in the family the best photo of yourself is likely on your driver’s license. With the Quik Pod® from Fromm Works, Inc., the patented and world’s first handheld extendable tripod, the days of holding out your arm only to get poor picture results are over. No more […]
New on DVD: Raymond Berry’s Receiving Fundamentals
BALTIMORE, Md. (CitizenWire) — LMXMEDIA announced today the official release of ‘Raymond Berry’s Receiving Fundamentals’ DVD (a 2 disc set). This is the first DVD of its kind in the sports instructional and entertainment industry.
Venuing Mobile Crowd-Mobbing App for Live Events to Debut at Z100’s Jingle Ball in New York
NEW YORK, N.Y. (CitizenWire) — An exciting new, free Smartphone App called Venuing is being formally introduced this Friday at Z100’s Jingle Ball in New York’s Madison Square Garden. Venuing adds an exhilarating new dimension of audience engagement to the experience of live concerts and sporting events.
Image Publishing, Inc. has announced new book, ‘Alabama Home Sweet Home’
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (CitizenWire) — Image Publishing, Inc. has announced that its latest book, ‘Alabama Home Sweet Home’ (ISBN-13: 978-0974703732), which profiles some of the states most famous natives, is now available for sale throughout the state.
John Waguespack solo exhibition at The McLoughlin Gallery examines current events and pop culture through an abstract, surreal lens
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (CitizenWire) — John Waguespack, is showcasing his latest exhibit at The McLoughlin Gallery in San Francisco December 3-31, 2010. ‘RECONSTRUCTION’ will be his first solo exhibition and will take place at The McLoughlin Gallery at 49 Geary Street in San Francisco, located just off of Union Square.
Timothy A. Sawyer’s New Self-Help Book: Four Days to Write and Less Time for Publisher Acceptance
MORRISTOWN, N.J. (CitizenWire) — Pending release, ‘A Patzer’s Story,’ by Timothy A. Sawyer, managing director of Morristown-based MBD Consulting, uses chess as a metaphor for life. In ‘A Patzer’s Story,’ Sawyer draws comparisons between his passion for chess and his ongoing battle with depression.
Haley’s Christmas: New Christmas Song and Video Brings More Meaning to the Holidays
TAMPA, Fla. (CitizenWire) — Just released this week by Good Gets Better Publishing, is a new Christmas song, titled ‘Haley’s Christmas,’ performed by 13 year old Haley Mann. Haley’s Christmas tells the story of a young girl who looks forward to seeing her father on Christmas day who only visits her once a year.
The Moscow Circus on Stage has a new show for both children and adults created by Victor Shulman
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (CitizenWire) — Moscow Circus on Stage rolls in on December 11, 2010 at 3 p.m. at the Wilshire Ebell Theater, TicketsR.com announced today. Tickets are $40 to $60 and can be purchased by visiting www.TicketsR.com.
Sprint EPIC Contest features ‘Epic Evil Laugh’ directed by Justin Lutsky
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (CitizenWire) — Epic Image Entertainment’s announced today that their mini-movie, ‘Epic Evil Laugh,. is participating in the Sprint EPIC Contest. Until Nov. 15, the public has the opportunity to vote once per day for Epic Evil Laugh at epicevillaugh.com.
Free Downloads of 60 Bryant Oden Children’s Songs offered to Educators by Songdrop Music
DENVER, Colo. (CitizenWire) — Songdrops Music has announced it will be offering all teachers free downloads of all three Bryant Oden CDs, from November 15th through December 1st 2010, through Songdrops.com. His viral hit ‘The Duck Song’ has over 20 million YouTube views.
First Evidence, a solo, contemporary circus show created by Shayna Swanson, founder and artistic director of Aloft, to deput in December
CHICAGO, Ill. (CitizenWire) — ‘First Evidence,’ a solo, contemporary circus show created by Shayna Swanson, founder and artistic director of Aloft – Chicago’s ‘most badass contemporary circus company’ – will debut this December. For more than 14 years, Swanson has created and performed aerial works that have been described by the Chicago Reader as, ‘Truly […]
Musicians Steve Carlson and Darren Sher collaborate on song about the dreams of becoming a parent
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (CitizenWire) — The Sher Institute for Reproductive Medicine (SIRM) announced the release of a new song and video inspired by and dedicated to couples dealing with infertility. The song, entitled ‘I Believe,’ was co-written and produced by Darren Sher, son of SIRM Founder and Executive Director Geoffrey Sher, MD.
Donna Rayford stars in multimedia theatrical runway modeling production, aptly titled, ‘A Night In Paris’
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (CitizenWire – Local) — Donna Rayford and Crown Jewel Studios, in association with Safe Passage, are pleased to announce the groundbreaking multimedia theatrical runway modeling production, aptly titled, A Night In Paris. The multifaceted spectacular takes place at the historic Million Dollar Theater in the heart of downtown Los Angeles on October […]
Live-action Book Trailer for Night of the Living Trekkies produced by Epic Image Entertainment, Eyevox Entertainment and Paragon Design Group
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (CitizenWire) — Epic Image Entertainment, Eyevox Entertainment and Paragon Design Group recently produced the book trailer ‘Night of the Living Trekkies’ for Quirk Books publishing. The trailer, which was released on Sept. 14 has already had more than 90,000 views on YouTube and has received raving reviews from the blogosphere.
First Houston Flamenco Festival announced by Del Espadin Flamenco & Spanish Dance Academy
HOUSTON, Texas — In keeping with its mission to teach, preserve and promote Flamenco in its most authentic form, Del Espadin Flamenco and Spanish Dance Academy is proud to present Houston’s very first Flamenco Festival. From Thursday, October 28th, to Sunday, October 31st, Houston flamenco lovers and students will have the opportunity to experience first-hand […]
FESPACO – the 22nd Pan African Film and Television Festival
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Filmmakers, producers, distributors and fans will gather in Ouagadougou for the 22nd Pan African Film and Television festival, February 26 – March 5, 2011. The official travel agency for the festival, New York based Access Africa, Inc., is offering a 10-day air/land package on Air Maroc.
9th Annual West Hollywood Book Fair
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — A&I Books is proud to announce its sponsorship and first-time participation in the 9th Annual West Hollywood Book Fair, Sunday, September 26, 2010. A division of A&I Photographic and Digital, A&I Books is a leading printer and publisher of photography books.
Walking Shadows LLC announces U.S. debut of Zombie Horror Sensation ‘COLIN’
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Walking Shadows LLC announces that the surprise hit of the Cannes Film Festival, ‘COLIN,’ a British zombie movie, which cost just $75 (GBP 45) to make, will make its North American Premiere at the 13th Floor Haunted House in San Antonio, Texas on Thursday, September 23, 2010 – before moving to […]
Otter Creek Motion Pictures announces ‘Secrets of Successful Dating’ DVD
DALLAS, Texas — Ever wonder why people pay a dating coach hundreds or even thousands of dollars? Otter Creek Motion Pictures announces the release of a new DVD – ‘Secrets of Successful Dating.’ This new DVD is designed to give the advantage of a dating coach and provides positive reinforcement in the privacy of the […]
Thienna Ho Breaks Men’s Dead Lifting Guinness World Record
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Athletes who heard the rumor said it couldn’t be done. How could a 5-foot woman, barely weighing in at 95 pounds compete with professional weightlifting men to set a new world record? On August 14, at St. Emydius Gym in San Francisco, Dr. Thienna Ho showed them how as she set […]
Voices.com, the voice over marketplace, was recently awarded an Interactive Media Award for their dedication to providing excellence in service
LONDON, Ontario — Voices.com was honoured with a ‘Best in Class’ Interactive Media Award (IMA) for professional services. ‘The Best in Class’ award is the highest honour bestowed by the Interactive Media Awards, representing the very best in planning, execution and overall professionalism.
COIN-OP TV celebrates six years of independent Internet TV on the video game industry
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — COIN-OP TV celebrates six years of independent Internet TV on the video game industry. An early adopter of the online video format, COIN-OP TV launched a year before YouTube and many other popular video content Web sites.
97 Pound Woman Attempts Guinness World Records (Set by Men) to Lift Over 90,000 Pounds in One Hour
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Thirty years ago, Thienna Ho and her family were Vietnamese boat people who survived a brutal attack by Thai pirates during a treacherous voyage on their way to their new home in San Francisco. Now Thienna is a super-athlete who has broken Guinness World Records (GWR) for feats of strength and […]
4 Styles of Learning Used as an Inventive Preview Marketing Tool
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — 4 Styles Enter-Active Systems, a division of JAF Industries, recently released an interactive tool that allows potential consumers to preview books and other products in a manner that appeals to all four learning styles: auditory; kinesthetic; visual and reading/writing.
Puzzles and Games Sharpen Memory and Keep Brain Fit
SASKATOON, Canada — People need a variety of challenging exercises to stimulate the whole brain. PuzzleMaster.ca offers an extensive line of puzzles, brain teasers, jigsaw puzzles, board games and more, for people who want to jog their brains outside of the usual video game.
Hundreds of Bulls to be Released on New Orleans Streets!
NEW ORLEANS, La. — Since 2007 the streets of New Orleans’ French Quarter have seen a growing number of gorings from rolling bulls. San Fermin in Nueva Orleans 2010 (SFNO) promises to provide more of the same during the annual Running of the Bulls in New Orleans. Nola Bulls, LLC (Nola Bulls) presents its fourth […]
Self-Publishers Learn from 15 Experts and Avoid Travel Hassles at Free Virtual Book Publishing Conference May 12-14, 2010
SANDPOINT, Idaho — Those who want to learn more about book publishing no longer have to worry about flight delays, security lines, scary shoes, plastic bags, safety cards, luggage fees, or cramped seats. At the Self-Publishers Online Conference (SPOC), authors and publishers can learn from 15 publishing experts from the comfort of their home or […]
New DVD Warns Parents of Criminal and Legal Consequences of Bullying
WAREHAM, Mass. — Omni Publishing Co. today announced the May 15 release of a DVD aimed at helping parents understand the criminal and legal consequences of bullying. The DVD, ‘Bullying, Hazing and Parents – A Guide for Parents of Middle and High School Students,’ warns parents that they must be aware of and accountable for […]
Fintage House and mediapeers Join Forces – Fintage House Links with Online B2B Marketplace
BERLIN/LEIDEN — Independent global entertainment specialist Fintage House joins forces with mediapeers, the leading B2B online marketplace for audiovisual content, in a newly announced strategic partnership which was announced today by Robert Aarts Co-CEO of Fintage House and mediapeers’ co-founders Holger Hendel and Moritz Viehweger.
Sample Digital Appoints Michael J. Lam VP
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Sample Digital has announced that Michael J. Lam has come aboard as VP, Account Development. Previously President of ClearStory Systems, the media asset management company, Lam has long experience in the technology field, with a focus on business systems. He is based in New York and will be working closely with the […]