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Writers and Illustrators of the Future Honored at 32nd L. Ron Hubbard Achievement Awards
Matt Dovey of Lincolnshire, UK and Adrian Massaro of Neuquen, Argentina were were named grand prize winners of the 32nd annual L. Ron Hubbard Achievement Awards for Writers & Illustrators Future Contests for Science Fiction & Fantasy in Los Angeles on April 10, 2016. - April 14, 2016 - Galaxy Press
Stan, Peters, Atwell, Shatner to Attend Wizard World Sacramento, June 17-19
Reggie Jackson, Jewel Staite, Billy Boyd, Denis O’Hare, Michael Rooker Also Headline Roster; Talented Comics Creators, Variety of Exhibitors, Cosplayers, Robust Programming at Sacramento Convention Center - April 14, 2016 - Fan Expo HQ
Apple Montessori Schools Supports Hoboken Summer Events as Title Supporter
Apple Montessori Schools is proud to announce that they will be participating as title supporter in The City of Hoboken’s 2016 Outdoor Summer Events series. Hoboken developed these summer events to enrich the lives of residents and promote a sense of community, initiatives Apple Montessori... - April 13, 2016 - Apple Montessori Schools
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EVNT is Moving to Brooklyn to be in the Heart of Innovation
The style-forward experiential agency is relocating to new offices and more growth. - April 12, 2016 - EVNT LLC
New iPad App for Film and TV Production
A new iPad app for Film and Television Producers, Directors and Writers is now available from busibi.com/film - April 12, 2016 - BusiBI Limited
Chart-Topping Musician’s Film "Empty Box of Wine" Nominated at Upcoming NOVA Film Festival
San Francisco, as seen through the eyes of a musician, shines in animated new music video from Jour Majesty. - April 12, 2016 - Michael Perry
Itransition’s Super Park Named the Best Corporate Social Responsibility Project
Itransition, a full-cycle outsourced software development services provider, is pleased to announce that one of its multiple CSR projects, Super Park, has been selected as one of the best CSR by the IDEA Foundation. - April 12, 2016 - Itransition
Calico Pie Publishes a Guide to Family Historian: Getting the Most from Family Historian 6
Calico Pie today announced the publication of a new book, Getting the most from Family Historian 6. The book is a detailed guide to the popular desktop genealogy program, Family Historian. - April 12, 2016 - Calico Pie Limited
Recently Released Podcast, The Rules of Acquisition, Explores a Possible Prequel to the Golden Age of Television in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
The Rules of Acquisition has launched, providing a different kind of geek podcast to listeners by asking “Is Star Trek: Deep Space Nine a long lost prequel to the current Golden Age of prestige television?” Every week instead of focusing on geek news and events or technical minutiae,... - April 12, 2016 - The Rules of Acquisition
FanQuake to Sponsor Blake Bortles' Charity Golf Tourney with $1,000,000 Hole-in-One Contest
FanQuake (www.FanQuake.com), a technology startup company with a proprietary platform matching Fans, Talent and Partners, will be sponsoring NFL Jacksonville Jaguars QB Blake Bortles BB5 Foundation inaugural golf tournament April 15-16 at King & Bear golf course at World Golf... - April 11, 2016 - FanQuake
Hamboards to be Featured on ABC's Hit TV show Beyond the Tank at 10/9c on April 19th, 2016
Direct to consumer longboard skateboards, street stand up paddle boards and land paddles company, one of Robert Herjavec's Shark Tank investments, featured on "Beyond the Tank" on ABC at 10/9c April 19th, 2016. - April 11, 2016 - Hamboards
Harvest Summit Innovation Field Trip Announced
A Diverse Gathering of Leaders Unite to Spark Innovation - April 11, 2016 - Harvest Summit
Self Taught Artist Manish Pandey Takes a First in Figurative Art Exhibition
Spiritual Quest, acrylic art work by Manish Pandey takes 1st Place - Figurative Art Exhibition during May 2016 sponsored by Focus Point Shape International Online Art Gallery https://focuspointshape.com/exhibitions/figurative-online-art-exhibition-2016/ Pandey's artist statement mentions the... - April 11, 2016 - Focus Point Shape International Online Art Gallery
Hammerstock 2016 at Grayhaven Winery
On Saturday, May 21st from 11 am to 6 pm, the Central Virginia Blacksmith Guild and Grayhaven Winery will be hosting a festival featuring metalwork demonstrators, live music, wine tasting, food, and a raffle of handcrafted items. Tickets are available at http://www.hammerstock.org/ (Additional fee for wine tasting). - April 11, 2016 - Central Virginia Blacksmith Guild
Miss Southeast Florida Attends Event in Support of Housing Works Inc.
The event was held on Friday April 08 in Manhattan, it included a fashion show, silent auction and reception in support of NY based charity Housing Works Inc. Fashion designer Chuks Collins presented the Survival Collection during the event. The event was hosted by Karamo Brown. Housing Works Inc. fights to end Aids and homelessness. - April 10, 2016 - Bianca Silva
Metropolitan International Fashion Week Miami Announces Preliminary Designer Line Up and Event Schedule
The Metropolitan International Fashion Week Miami (MMIFW) is back and thrilled to once again host a series of events and fashion shows from April 21-30, 2016. MMIFW kicks-off April 21st with a fundraiser at the Tesla Motors Dadeland showroom, 7535 N. Kendall Dr. Miami, FL 33156, from 7pm-10pm to... - April 10, 2016 - Metropolitan International Fashion Week Miami
Mayor Franklin Deese Author of "Inmate to Mayor" Will be Speaking at Empowerment Temple in Baltimore, MD
The standing Mayor of Marshfield, NC. Franklin Deese will be speaking about redemption, breaking through stereotypes and how he managed to go from "Inmate to Mayor." - April 09, 2016 - Mayor Franklin Deese
Lyric Artists of New York and St. Michael’s Church to Present Verdi’s "Aida" as a Benefit for Refugee Charities
Lyric Artists of New York (LANY), in conjunction with St. Michael’s Church in Manhattan, presents Verdi’s Aida, one of the greatest operatic works of all time. This inaugural production will benefit refugee charities MSF/Doctors Without Borders and the SAMS Foundation. - April 09, 2016 - Lyric Artists of New York
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Adris Infotech announced that their mobile app, Map My Meet, now Allows Users to Share Driving Directions in Real Time via a Private Code.
Map My Meet, a mapped invitation & Navigation app for mobile and cellular devices, is allowing users to share driving directions and meetup details, to multiple users conveniently through a private code. - April 08, 2016 - Adris Infotech Pvt. Ltd.
Award-Winning Novel Star Racers Could Redefine the Graphic Novel
Star Racers won the National Silver Medal for Best Science Fiction at the 2016 IPPY Book Awards. - April 08, 2016 - Star Racers
Queen of SF Bay Area Radio Christie James to Host Pro Wrestling Fundraiser
Pro Wrestling Revolution is pleased to announce the Queen of Bay Area Radio Christie James will be the host of Reina de la Revolucion! Christie has been on the Bay Area airwaves since 2004 and can currently be heard daily as a host of the Chino and Christie in the Morning Show on 98.1 KISS FM. - April 08, 2016 - Pro Wrestling Revolution
Augusta Ray Signs with AStar Promotions for Management and Booking Nashville, TN (4/7/16)
AStar Promotions is proud to introduce country artist Augusta Ray as the newest addition to its’ roster where she joins several other performers, including The Mantz Brothers for management and booking representation. With offices located in Nashville, TN, Chicago, IL and Lake Geneva, WI,... - April 07, 2016 - AStar Promotions
Angel Sessions Music is Releasing New Singles, Feed My Sheep and The Great I Am DiscaL Remix Worldwide
After the release of Angel's new album, Know Them by Their Fruits released November 21st 2015, comes two new singles that are already making a buzz in the music industry on radio stations and magazine. Know Them by Their Fruits won an award for best Contemporary Gospel song from the Akademia Music Awards. - April 07, 2016 - Angel Sessions Music
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Internet and Gaming Cafes Roll Toward 2016 with Wise Business Plans
Wise Business Plans is now working with internet and gaming cafe owners and entrepreneurs to provide current market analysis and cutting-edge insight into the latest technologies and trends to develop state-of-the-art custom business plans and services. - April 07, 2016 - Wise Business Plans
Duluth’s Event Season Calendar
The City of Duluth is excited to release their 2016 Event Season Calendar. The theme “Be You. Be Duluth” will include favorites from 2015 with an added twist. “This year expect to take some trips down memory lane while enjoying time with family and friends on Duluth Town... - April 07, 2016 - City of Duluth
Law & Order Ball Moves to Bigger Venue for 2016
Germain Arena to host Rotary Club of Fort Myers South’s September 17th event. - April 07, 2016 - The Rotary Club of Fort Myers South
Nate Goodman, San Diego Teen, Speaks at Jewish Philanthropy Conference and Shares the Stage with Randi Zuckerberg, the Mayor of Jerusalem, and Other Notables
Nate Goodman, age 17, a resident of San Diego, CA shared the stage with Randi Zuckerberg and introduced her keynote address to a crowd of 450 international attendees. The Mayor of Jerusalem attended with his entourage as well as other notable community members and national authorities. The event was held at the Torrey Pines Hilton in the main ballroom during a luncheon on 4/5/16. There was considerable press coverage. - April 06, 2016 - Nate Goodman Enterprises
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Airs Dr. Andrew Batsis Podcast
Andrew Batsis, of Toms River, New Jersey, has been honored as the subject of a 60 minute podcast airing on Strathmore’s Who’s Who Radio. - April 06, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Industry Veteran David Greenberg Joins Music Works International
David Greenberg joins Music Works International, a boutique music agency headed by Katherine McVicker as Director of Marketing/Development. - April 06, 2016 - Music Works International
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Redrum Debuts His New Music Video "Crash Symphony" Filmed Entirely at SXSW 2016
Redrum debuts his new music video "Crash Symphony" filmed entirely at South by South West 2016 with a continuous shot from the music venue and brought into the packed streets of SXSW while on the Writters Block Tour. Filmed in one take, which was asked by the rapper to show spontaneity. The artists filmed in the chorus didn't even know they were shooting until seconds before the camera started to roll which gave it an edgy feel. - April 05, 2016 - Mekanizm Records
Yuri’s Night Teams Up with Disney Junior's "Miles from Tomorrowland" to Inspire Young Kids' Interest in Human Spaceflight
Yuri’s Night has teamed up with Disney Junior's hit intergalactic animated TV series "Miles from Tomorrowland" to release a special at-home party kit of activities, recipes, and crafts for kids and their families in celebration of the 55th anniversary of Yuri Gagarin’s pioneering flight into space on April 12, 1961. - April 05, 2016 - Yuri's Night
Plaid Dog Productions, Founded by Renowned Actress and First Time Writer/Director/Producer Angela Atwood Premieres Short Film "Freebie"
Plaid Dog Productions proudly announces the world premiere of its maiden short film, Freebie, a romantic comedy written, directed, produced and starring actress Angela Atwood. The romantic comedy short will launch its premiere with a Gala Red Carpet Event followed by a screening to be held at... - April 05, 2016 - Plaid Dog LLC
Joyce E. Gordon Recognized as One of the Top 10 Women of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Joyce E. Gordon of Oxford, Ohio has been recognized as one of the Top 10 Women of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of art, specializing in calligraphy. About Joyce E. Gordon Joyce is an accomplished... - April 05, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Artisan Marketplace Artyah.com Rolls Out Newly Designed Seller's Gallery
Online marketplace Artyah.com Today rolled out a newly designed seller's gallery. - April 05, 2016 - Artyah.com
Thalo.com Acquires LarryJordan.com & DigitalProductionBuzz.com, Along with All Larry Jordan Training; Larry Jordan Joins the Thalo.com Team
Thalo.com Artist Community, in conjunction with its sister site, Doddle (Doddleme.com, a leading online resource for the video and film industry), has acquired Larry Jordan & Associates, Inc.’s assets and rights to its portfolio websites consisting of DigitalProductionBuzz.com and... - April 04, 2016 - Thalo LLC
Ted L. Nancy on Hulu with New Animated Shorts "Scammers"
Esteemed author in new project. - April 04, 2016 - Mr. Ted L. Nancy
Tony Robbins Podcast Now Available in iTunes and Stitcher
Inaugural season includes business strategies & tools from the nation’s #1 life and business strategist - April 04, 2016 - Tony Robbins
Charles Belk Named a National Ford Freedom Unsung Hero Finalist
Entertainment Industry Exec turned Advocate for basic human rights recognized for his national criminal justice reform efforts. Ford Motor Company and Tom Joyner Foundation announced that Charles Belk, Founder and Executive Director of Fitting The Description, is one of ten Ford Freedom Unsung Hero Finalists, as part of a national campaign honoring the outstanding achievements of ordinary people performing extraordinary work in the African American community. - April 03, 2016 - Fitting The Description
Family Historian Adds Automatic Record Matching and "Hints" for Findmypast Databases
Calico Pie today released a new version of Family Historian, the award-winning desktop genealogy program. The new version includes automatic matching against records on Findmypast databases. Users are notified of matches with on-screen icons called "hints." - April 03, 2016 - Calico Pie Limited
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North Carolina Tar Heels Favored as March Madness US College Basketball Reaches Climax
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VOENA Kicks Up Its Heels and Raises Funds for Its Music Programs with an Evening of Dancing, BBQ and Beer on Tuesday, April 12 at 5:30 pm at the Lagunitas Brewing Co.
VOENA Children’s Choir will host an evening of dancing, BBQ and beer “Western Style” on Tuesday, April 12 from 5:30 to 8:30 PM at the Lagunitas Brewing Co. located at 1280 N. McDowell Boulevard in Petaluma. This fun-filled evening will include live music by Dginn, a 4 to 8 piece high-energy dance band, special performances by VOENA students, a live and silent auction, and delicious BBQ and Lagunitas beer. All proceeds benefit VOENA's life changing music programs for youth. - April 01, 2016 - VOENA
Ask Trump a Question - Artificial Intelligence Chat Bot Parodies Donald Trump - www.trump.ai
Artificial intelligence company Zabaware, Inc. has turned Trump into a chat bot. An AI engine was loaded with quotes made by presidential candidate Donald Trump and will answer any visitor question with a real quote. - April 01, 2016 - Zabaware, Inc.
Beverly Hills Film Festival to Screen New Family Adventure Film, "Lost & Found"
This Family adventure film starring Justin Kelly (Nickoldeon’s “Degrassi: TNG”, Benjamin Stockham (NBC’s “About a Boy”), Cary Elwes (The Princess Bride), and Jason Patric (“Lost Boys”, “Narc”) is set to screen on Thursday, April 7th at 6:30pm. - April 01, 2016 - Melstar Entertainment
Smarter Toddler® Celebrates 14 Years of Instilling a Love of Art, Music & Learning in NYC Children
Leading Arts-Based Nursery & Preschool, Smarter Toddler®, Continues to Provide High Quality Childcare and Early Childhood Education Services to New York City Families for 14 Years - April 01, 2016 - Smarter Toddler