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The Commonwealth Fair is Back
After a 3-year break, The Commonwealth Fair 2023, taking place on November 11, 2023, at 12:00PM – 18:00PM, at Kensington Town Hall, promises to be even bigger than before the onset of COVID-19. The host of the 2023 Commonwealth Fair is Rwanda, led by the Rwandan High Commission in London,... - July 26, 2023 - The Commonwealth Countries League
The Nevermore Haunt Returns for Its 8th Year and Scariest Season Yet
The Nevermore Haunt, Baltimore’s premier haunted house, is returning for its scariest season yet. Now in its 8th year, the haunted attraction will feature new fire performances, has added its sideshow entertainment outside, as well as new scenes and special effects inside. The Nevermore... - July 26, 2023 - The Nevermore Haunt
"Player vs. Environment," by May Berchon, Continues to Garner Fans as It Barrels Through the Literary Community and Festival Circuit
May Berchon discusses her debut novel, "Player vs. Environment," and what she's working on next within the book's canon. - July 25, 2023 - May Berchon
2023 Babel Prize for Literature Awarded to Tatyana Apraksina for Interdisciplinary Writing, Art, Mentorship
Tatyana Apraksina, writer, artist, and cultural mentor, has been awarded the 2023 Babel Prize for Literature by Mundus Artium Press for her interdisciplinary work and promotion of thought across cultural and linguistic boundaries. - July 25, 2023 - Mundus Artium Press
From Volcanoes to Vineyards: Hawaii-Based Author Launches New Book from Tuscany
With Italy being a focal point of Jeffrey P. Mix's new travel/humor memoir, "Have You Seen My Soulmate?" the author took an unconventional approach to his book release, kicking off his launch from Florence and Siena, Italy. - July 23, 2023 - Jeffrey P. Mix
The Appalachian Performing Arts Academy Announces Partnership with Blue Ridge Comedy Club for Four Unique Courses
The Appalachian Performing Arts Academy (APAA), in partnership with the Blue Ridge Comedy Club, is thrilled to unveil four innovative courses focused on nurturing storytelling and performance skills. With this exciting collaboration, APAA continues its commitment to provide quality performing arts... - July 22, 2023 - Blue Ridge Comedy Club
Authors Join International Firebird Book Award Circle of Winners
Speak Up Talk Radio announced the recent Firebird Book Awards contest winners. One of the winning entries was from Georgia; author Terri Kozlowski, whose book titled "Raven Transcending Fear," won in the Memoir category. - July 22, 2023 - Terri Kozlowski
Mrs. North Carolina is Crowned Mrs. USA Globe 2023 in Palm Springs, California
Karla Gochenour represented North Carolina in June 2023 where she was crowned as Mrs. USA Globe 2023 in Palm Springs, California. She will now go on to represent the USA in Hainan, China early next year to vie for the international title of Mrs. Globe 2024. - July 22, 2023 - Karla Gochenour
Newly Launched Podcast Aims to Help Teens and Young Adults on Their Christian Journey
Lori Beard, in collaboration with The Success Corps, announces the release of her New highly anticipated “Wisdom In Thy Youth” Podcast. - July 21, 2023 - The Success Corps
Lottie Weaver, Courtney Sillner and Moriah Rodriguez Join The Influencer Marketing Factory as New TikTok Talents
The Influencer Marketing Factory has signed three new creatives into their roster of talents that will be represented by the agency. - July 21, 2023 - The Influencer Marketing Factory
Exquisite Meteorites and More from Private Collection of Geoffrey Notkin Headed to Auction July 22
Sale features rare, unique, and collectible specimens from star of TV’s "Meteorite Men" - July 20, 2023 - Aerolite Meteorites, LLC
DMX and Wade Martin Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop with a New Release
Multi-platinum producer Wade Martin has just released his latest production, "The Prayer," recorded by DMX. The song was made into a tribute to DMX's life and to celebrate the anniversary of 50 years of Hip-Hop in which a Las Vegas Red Carpet video premiere will debut on November 17. - July 19, 2023 - Wade Martin
Romance Novel Set in the 70s Captures Spirit of the Era
Entitled “A Woman in Search Of…,” this book is engaging and relatable to all who read it. - July 19, 2023 - Bublish
New Release at HammerSky Vineyards with Sunday Music and Mimosas
HammerSky Vineyards will be serving newest releases of Sparkling Pinot Noir Rose, Sparkling Syrah and much-loved Grand Cuvée this Sunday with fresh juice mimosas and good music. - July 19, 2023 - HammerSky Vineyards
Sunda Lynn Croonquist Honored as a VIP for Summer 2023 Issue of P.O.W.E.R. - Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Sunda Lynn Croonquist has been honored as a VIP in the summer 2023 issue of P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) Magazine for her outstanding contributions and great success in the field of comedy education. About Sunda Lynn Croonquist Sunda Croonquist has been... - July 19, 2023 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
"Driving Toward Clarity" Book Release
Notebook Publishing of Notebook Group Limited is delighted to announce the Best Seller Marketing campaign of Driving Toward Clarity by Brian Westbye. Witty, exuberant, and hilariously self-aware, Driving Toward Clarity is a memoir that will nestle into the heart of anyone who has craved a life of... - July 19, 2023 - Brian Westbye
"Dance with Me: The Karmic Love Affair That Dangerously Changed a Young Mumbai Woman" is Complete
Amrita, a gorgeous young Indian woman, makes a decision that intensely impacts two generations of her family from Bombay (Mumbai) with plot twist after plot twist. Love, mystery, romance, betrayal, passion, murder, and karmic retribution, guide this story. - July 19, 2023 - Carl David Blake Productions
Unveiling the Culinary Brilliance of Executive Chef Sani Hebaj at Villa Azur Las Vegas
Upscale dining French-Mediterranean restaurant, Villa Azur, located in Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian Resort®, celebrates Culinary Arts Month by highlighting the achievements and philosophy of Executive Chef Sani Hebaj. - July 18, 2023 - Villa Azur
BEK TV Produces Series of Reports Regarding CO2 Pipeline Weighs in on Concerns and Benefits
BEK TV, a North Dakota-based broadcasting company, has launched a new series titled "Capturing America’s Heartland: CO2 Pipeline." The series will examine the implications of a proposed high-pressure carbon dioxide pipeline, which has stirred controversy among residents and landowners across the Midwest. The pipeline is intended to transport CO2 from ethanol plants in five Midwest states to a location north and west of the Bismarck-Mandan area, in Oliver and Mercer counties. - July 18, 2023 - BEK.TV
D.O.P.E. - High-End Collectibles Brand Dedicated Exclusively to Black Icons Series 1 Launch
Depicting Our Peoples Excellence (D.O.P.E.), the first company to celebrate heroes from Black culture through high-end scale collectibles launches with two Black icons from American history - Bass Reeves and Stagecoach Mary. - July 17, 2023 - Go Hero
The Blood-Stained World of TERMINUS Comes to FASERIP Gaming
TERMINUS, a paranoid horror setting for FASERIPopedia, has been commissioned by FASERIP.com - July 17, 2023 - FASERIP.com
Music Artist Michael Quest Releases His New Music Album ... So-Essential
Independent Recording artist Michael Quest releases his new 2023 Music Album. The project contains eight guitar-driven songs in a variety genres including Rock, Pop, Acoustic and Patriotic. - July 17, 2023 - Michael Quest
Rob Prior Honors Stan Lee's Centennial with Live Performance at "Excelsior! The Life and Legacy of Stan Lee" Premiere Exhibition
Globally renowned artist Rob Prior, celebrated for his unique performative-painting and significant contributions to entertainment giants like Marvel, DC, and Star Wars, is set to pay a heartfelt tribute to the pop-culture legend, Stan Lee. On July 18, the world premiere of Excelsior! The Life and... - July 17, 2023 - Rob Prior
WB+TDP Launches AI Synthomatic - Proprietary Merger of AI Technology + Creative Process, Evolving the Advertising Pre-Visualization Testing Industry
WB+TDP, Award-Winning, Creative Production Agency, Develops AI Synthomatic - Allows for Creative Oversight Within AI Technology, While Empowering Artists with New Skills - July 17, 2023 - WB+TDP
Tonia Decosimo Founder of P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) Appears on the Long Island Breakfast Club Show
Tonia DeCosimo, founder and president of the Long Island-based women’s empowerment and networking organization P.O.W.E.R., was a guest recently on Long Island’s #1 talk show, The Long Island Breakfast Club. Valentina Janek, marketing consultant, life coach, advocate, and senior... - July 14, 2023 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Beat the Heat at Dueling Axes Las Vegas Inside of AREA15 with Summertime Specials
From National Tequila Day (July 24) to monthly specialty cocktails and shots and more, check out what Dueling Axes Las Vegas has in store for the summer. - July 12, 2023 - Dueling Axes
FindMobileBars.com Celebrates Amassing More Than 1,000 Bars in Its Expansive National Database
Launched in June 2021, FindMobileBars.com has quickly become the definitive directory of mobile bars and has now crossed the threshold of 1,000 mobile bars in its nationwide database. Founder Chris Pooley attributes the site’s exponential growth to its simple fee structure and proven results for event organizers and mobile bar owners alike. - July 12, 2023 - Find Mobile Bars
Gehenna Gaming Launches Camp Gehenna in Collaboration with The Facility Productions and Cerberus Interactive Media
Gehenna Gaming is excited to announce Camp Gehenna, a three-day, three-night immersive survival horror experience inspired by Appalachian folklore, the summer camp slashers of the 80s and 90s, and asymmetric multiplayer survival horror video games. - July 12, 2023 - Gehenna Gaming
P.O.W.E.R. - Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Welcomes New Women of Empowerment Members
P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) welcomes their new Women of Empowerment members who are being recognized for their achievements and contributions in the many fields and industries listed below. About The Newest Women of Empowerment Members P.O.W.E.R. - July 12, 2023 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Children of the Sun Unveils Powerful Debut EP "Ghetto Matrix" - a Journey of Conscious Awakening
Dynamic hip-hop soul group Children of the Sun has taken the music world by storm with the release of their highly anticipated debut EP, "Ghetto Matrix." The EP, which dropped on July 4, 2023, is a powerful and thought-provoking musical journey that delves into the struggles of black... - July 12, 2023 - Children of the Sun
Hammer Theatre Center Presents Fall 2023 Shakespeare Festival Featuring National Theatre Live Screenings of Shakespeare's Othello, Hamlet and King Lear
Hammer Theatre Center invites audiences to partake in an exclusive festival-style event in Downtown San Jose with National Theatre Live (NT Live) screenings of three popular Shakespeare titles shown in repertory: Shakespeare’s Othello, Hamlet and King Lear. - July 11, 2023 - Hammer Theatre Center
Award-Winning Shock Illusionist Dan Sperry to Headline Endless Night Salem Vampire Ball
Alexis Pharae and Benjamin Addam, owners of Vampfangs and producers of the Endless Night Salem Vampire Ball are ecstatic to announce that Shock Illusionist Dan Sperry will be the Headline Performer when the event returns to the Historic Hawthorne Hotel in Salem, MA on September 9, 2023 - July 11, 2023 - Endless Night Productions
Fifth Annual Veterans Art Exhibition Features the Work of Pulitzer Prize-Winning Combat Photojournalist Nick Ut
Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center is pleased to announce that the featured artist for its Fifth Annual Veterans Art Exhibition is legendary combat photographer Nick Ut. The exhibition, titled “From Hell to Hollywood: The Photojournalism of Nick Ut,” runs Aug. 5 to Sept. 3 and includes some of Ut’s best-known photos from the Vietnam War along with selections of his work as a photojournalist working in the United States. - July 10, 2023 - Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center
First Edition Giclee of “CANELO – No Boxing. No Life.” Autographed by the Boxer Meets the Collector of the Original Painting During Miami Swim Week 2023
During the globally acclaimed Miami Swim Week, the First Edition (1/50) Giclée of the painting owned by a private collector was sold for $100,000 on the secondary market to the collector of the original portrait. - July 10, 2023 - BQT Technologies, LTD.
The Atlanta Black Beauty Expo Summer Show is on the Way
The Atlanta Black Beauty Expo is scheduled for August 6, 2023 from 10am-6pm and will feature various experiences in black fashion and beauty. - July 10, 2023 - Black Beauty Expo
Humanité, the Beloved Community, a Passionate Vision for Global Harmony through Music, Airs on Documentary Showcase
Scientology Network’s Documentary Showcase, the weekly series providing a platform for Independent filmmakers to air films on important social, cultural and environmental issues, presents the award-winning documentary Humanité, the Beloved Community. Documentary Showcase airs Fridays... - July 09, 2023 - Scientology Media Productions
The Rubber City Tattoo Invitational is Back to Celebrate Artistic Excellence and Cultural Diversity in the Tattoo Industry
The tattoo industry is set to experience a momentous event as the Rubber City Tattoo Invitational returns for its 2023 edition. This prestigious gathering of talented artists and tattoo enthusiasts will take place from July 28-30 at the John S. Knight Center in downtown Akron. Showcasing the best... - July 08, 2023 - Rubber City Tattoo Invitational
Back to the Future Cast Reuniting at Fan Expo Chicago 2023
DeLoreanRental.com to make a spectacular appearance at Fan Expo Chicago with the Doc Brown Van and DeLorean Time Machine from Back to the Future, joined by iconic cast members. DeLoreanRental.com, the premier provider of DeLorean Time Machine replicas for unforgettable experiences, is thrilled to... - July 07, 2023 - Delorean Rental
Teutonia Männerchor's 2023 Sommerfest and Open House
A German celebration of summer: Teutonia Männerchor will open its doors to the public for 10 days - from 7 to 16 July 2023. - July 07, 2023 - Teutonia Mannerchor
Let's Be Onyx: A New Creative Think-Tank Shaping the Future of Pop-Culture
Let's Be Onyx, is a new cutting-edge powerhouse collaboration of five accomplished entities, all with a rich history of pop-culture success. Sharing vision and decades of collective experience, Let's Be Onyx will create unique pop-art collecting experiences and provide services to talented emerging... - July 06, 2023 - Go Hero
Taco Tuesday Takes the Nation by Storm: Announcing the Most Taco Tuesday-Loving States
TacoTuesday.com is excited to announce the states with the highest enthusiasm for Taco Tuesday. The data from Google Trends, which is a reliable source for showing the interests of internet users, reveals the states in order of popularity where the search for "Taco Tuesday" is the... - July 06, 2023 - TacoTuesday.com
Mahjaholic: Introducing Houston's Premier Mahjong Instruction and Services
Mahjaholic is a Houston-based business founded by Lacy Price, an experienced Mahjong instructor with a deep passion for the game. With her extensive knowledge of American and Marvelous Mahjong, Lacy offers personalized lessons to individuals and groups of all skill levels. Mahjaholic aims to create a vibrant community of Mahjong enthusiasts and provide an enjoyable learning experience for everyone involved. - July 06, 2023 - Mahjaholic
New Book Challenges Conventional Wisdom: “The Mistakes That Make Us: Cultivating a Culture of Learning and Innovation” by Mark Graban
Mistakes are often seen as roadblocks to success, but what if they were actually the stepping stones to growth and innovation? Mark Graban, award-winning author and consultant, tackles this paradigm in his latest book, "The Mistakes That Make Us: Cultivating a Culture of Learning and... - July 05, 2023 - Lean Blog
Charles Conroy Elected to Esports Hall of Fame
The Esports Trade Association (ESTA) is proud to announce that Charles Conroy has been elected as the first-ever inductee into the ESTA Hall of Fame. This prestigious award recognizes individuals who have made significant and lasting contributions to the esports industry, shaping its development and advancing its growth. Join them at EsportsNext 2023 in Chicago, August 21-22 to celebrate Charles and his Hall of Fame. - July 05, 2023 - Esports Trade Association
Celebration of Creativity Continues: Arek Zasowski Wins the Audience Award at the Marina Del Rey Film Festival and the Bronze Telly Award with Actors by Actors Show
Arek Zasowski wins the Audience Award as Best Pilot / Television Episode at the 2023 annual Marina del Rey Film Festival with the latest fourth episode of his innovative and inspiring Actors by Actors Show after a week-long film event in Los Angeles and the Bronze Telly Award in Television – Entertainment category at the 44th Annual Telly Awards in New York City. - July 04, 2023 - Arek Zasowski
Cykel Rack Unveils New Branding and Expands Product and Service Offerings
Cykel Rack, a pioneering company at the forefront of the cycling industry, is excited to announce the launch of its new branding and expanded range of products and services. With a clear vision of becoming the leading provider of cycling solutions, Cykel Rack is dedicated to meeting the needs of... - July 04, 2023 - Cykel Rack LLC
Meet a Scientologist Gets Tempted by Love and Chocolate with Master Pastry Artists Armando Siracusano and Gabriella Comis
Scientology Network’s Meet a Scientologist, the weekly series spotlighting the everyday lives of Scientologists from around the world and all walks of life, announces an episode featuring elite chocolatiers Armando Siracusano and Gabriella Comis, on July 4, 2023. Meet a Scientologist airs... - July 03, 2023 - Scientology Media Productions
Documentary Showcase Rallies Around Stories of Grit and Glory with Fathers of Football
Scientology Network’s Documentary Showcase, the weekly series providing a platform for Independent filmmakers to air uplifting documentary films on important social, cultural and environmental issues, presents Fathers of Football. Documentary Showcase regularly airs Fridays at 8 p.m. ET/PT... - July 02, 2023 - Scientology Media Productions
Voices for Humanity Follows Kim Bey’s Journey from Immigrant to Inspiring Leader in Nation’s Capital
Scientology Network’s Voices for Humanity, the weekly series presenting heroic change makers from a variety of faiths, cultures and nations, working to uplift their communities, announces a new episode featuring community activist Kim Bey. Voices for Humanity airs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT... - July 02, 2023 - Scientology Media Productions
Central Florida Lifestyle Magazine Presents the 6th Annual Cutest Toddler Contest, Sponsored by AdventHealth for Children
Central Florida Lifestyle Magazine, a leading lifestyle publication serving Central Florida, today announced the launch of the 6th Annual Cutest Toddler Contest. The contest, sponsored by AdventHealth for Children, invites families across Central Florida to submit their child's photo for a chance to win the coveted title of "Cutest Toddler." - July 01, 2023 - Central Florida Lifestyle