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SwishBox Announces Grand Opening in Jacksonville, FL
SwishBox, a veteran‑owned mobile basketball arcade, is hosting its Grand Opening on Feb. 28, 2026, from 11–7 at 11239 Lem Turner Rd. in Jacksonville. The event features tournament play, prizes, DJ, photo booth, food, and special recognition for veterans. Family‑friendly fun and high‑energy competition for the whole community. - February 24, 2026 - Swishbox LLC
Independent Artists Push Back: Leerecs Soft Launches Direct-to-Fan Platform to Reclaim Music Ownership and Revenue
As streaming platforms consolidate power and compress artist margins, independent musicians face increasing economic pressure. Leerecs soft launches a direct-to-fan platform designed to rebalance that equation. The system enables artists to sell DRM-free music, vinyl, cassettes, and fully integrated merchandise from a single storefront while retaining ownership, transparent payouts, and distribution control. - February 23, 2026 - Leerecs Ventures LLC
Horror Realm Con Expands in 2026
Annual Pittsburgh horror convention moves to a new location with largest guest list to date. - February 21, 2026 - Horror Realm
Alan Howarth Special Concert Event at Horror Realm Con
Oscar winning sound designer and composer to perform horror film soundtrack selections - February 21, 2026 - Horror Realm
Supernova: A Rock-Myth Fever Dream Lands at Bowery Palace for One Night Only
Distortion. Memory. Myth. SUPERNOVA detonates at Bowery Palace on May 11 for a one-night-only collision of rock concert and psychological theater. Written by and starring Alex Montaldo and directed by Graydon Gund, the play drops audiences inside the fractured mind of a reclusive ’90s frontman unraveling under the weight of fame, trauma, and self-made legend—part performance, part hallucination, all raw nerve. - February 20, 2026 - Alex Montaldo
PAWS NY Marks 3,000 Days of Foster Care Supporting Substance Use Recovery
Help us reach the next families in need — donations are matched dollar-for-dollar up to $10,000 through March 5, 2026. - February 20, 2026 - PAWS NY
Former Wall Street Executive Nichole Pointdujour to Speak on Preserving Networks and Reclaiming Community at Black Enterprise’s 20th Annual Women of Power Summit
Nichole Pointdujour, CEO of The Master Connector Agency, is speaking and signing her book at the upcoming Black Enterprise 20th Annual Women of Power Summit in Las Vegas, NV. - February 19, 2026 - The Master Connector Agency
Now Open: 2026 Sharon Prize Grants for Women & Non-Binary Artists Across Colorado
The Sharon Prize is now accepting 2026 applications from Colorado women and non-binary artists. The fifth-year grant offers $5,000, plus $1,000 in PR consulting, and new for 2026, collaborative projects across disciplines may receive up to $10,000. Open to visual arts, music, film, dance, and literature, projects exploring social justice, the environment, public lands, immigration, mental health, or other themes where art sparks conversation and inspires positive change are encouraged. - February 19, 2026 - Sharon Prize
B&F Publishing Reports Accelerated Reader Engagement for Debut Romance Novel “Sextduction: A Miami Love Story”
Nearly 2,000 Goodreads Entries in First Quarter Signal Early Market Validation for Miami-Based Billionaire and Influencer Romance Series. - February 19, 2026 - B&F Publishing
Glenn A. Maltais Releases "The Whisper Before the Wave," a Philosophical Novel About Living Awake in a Sleepwalking World
Glenn A. Maltais, author and creator of the online reader hub thewhisperbeforethewave.com, announces the release of novel: The Whisper Before the Wave: Reflections on Presence and Purpose. "The Whisper Before the Wave" explores today's divisive culture, and how present-moment-awareness can cut through egoic inclinations and cultural polarization. - February 19, 2026 - Glenn A. Maltais
From Silence to Gold: International Visionary Marigpa Announces Edinburgh Debut "AETHER - Golden Journey"
Following a transformative multi-month retreat into total silence, London-based artist Marigpa returns to the international stage with "AETHER - Golden Journey by Marigpa,” a landmark solo exhibition at The Dundas Street Gallery. Opening 27 February, the collection marks a pivotal shift... - February 19, 2026 - The Oneness Gallery
Benny’s Brave Adventures Expands Its 16-Book Children’s Series with Literacy-Focused Chapter Book
“The Frizzletwirping Festival Fiasco” Turns Wordplay into a Literacy Tool for Young Readers. - February 18, 2026 - Bennys Brave Adventures
New "Playball Baseball Game" Music Video Revives a Classic Baseball Singalong for the 2026 Season
Florida songwriter Alan Ross Frisher releases an AI-enhanced music video timed for Spring Training—built around a family-inspired baseball anthem written decades ago. - February 17, 2026 - Alan Ross Frisher
Embr Entertainment and Isabel Dréan's Vertical Series Incubator Ink Deal to Solve Script Bottleneck for Vertical Mini Drama Industry
Embr Entertainment has inked a first-of-its-kind, first-look deal with Isabel Dréan's Vertical Series Incubator which has proven to be one of the most effective conduits for transitioning Hollywood writers into the vertical space. - February 15, 2026 - Embr Entertainment
Evolver Fitness Welcomes New Trainer Justin Wright to Its Coaching Team in Norwalk, Connecticut
As Evolver Fitness continues to expand its impact in Fairfield County, the addition of Justin Wright reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to raising the standard of personal training in the region. - February 15, 2026 - Evolver Fitness
A Definitive History of the People who Built the Videogame Industry
Extremis Publishing Releases the First Volume of Mel Croucher’s "Gamers: Ghosts in the Machine" - February 15, 2026 - Extremis Publishing Ltd.
Church of Scientology Airs Messages of Purpose in Winter Olympics Coverage
During the Olympic Winter Games—one of the rare moments when the world pauses to watch humanity at its best—the Church of Scientology will air two powerful ads designed to inspire viewers across cultures, countries and generations. The two spots, titled “Anthem” and... - February 15, 2026 - Scientology Media Productions
CollabGPS Launches Next-Generation Collaboration App for Content Creators on Apple and Google Play Stores
CollabGPS, the new collaboration platform designed specifically for content creators around the world, today announced the official launch of its mobile app on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, as well as the web platform for large screen users. Built to help creators find, connect,... - February 14, 2026 - CollabGPS
Johanna Sparrow Announces Pre-Order for Fearful Meets Dismissive — a Powerful Exploration of Attachment, Intensity, and Emotional Survival Patterns
Johanna Sparrow announces the pre-order launch of Fearful Meets Dismissive: When Insecurity Faces Independence, a layered exploration of attachment patterns, emotional intensity, and survival responses in modern relationships. Releasing March 17, 2026 in audiobook, eBook, and paperback formats worldwide. - February 13, 2026 - Johanna Sparrow
Southpaw Releases New Single About Divorce
Award-Winning Country Trio Southpaw Releases New Single “I Do Over” - February 13, 2026 - Southpaw
Wise Love Books Author Delivers the Radical Relationship Reset Young Adults Deserve
A new book by Chris Hakim, The Authentic Young Lover: Learning to Love in a Broken Culture, tackles hookup culture and modern loneliness without easy answers. Drawing on spiritual traditions from around the world, it identifies four internal patterns that sabotage relationships — and the virtues that replace them. Published by Wise Love Books. - February 13, 2026 - Chris Hakim
4th Quarter Promotion & Marketing’s Impact Division Expands Real Estate Division Focused on Workforce and Community Development
4th Quarter Promotion & Marketing today announced the expansion of its Real Estate Division within the AI-Powered Impact Division, focused on workforce-driven development, housing accessibility, and long-term value creation. The Real Estate Division executes redevelopment, adaptive reuse, and... - February 10, 2026 - 4th Quarter Promotion & Marketing
Maestro Michelangelo Canale Brings International Dance Festival and Adult Dance Competition to Florida
Maestro Michelangelo Canale, an internationally renowned ballet master, has founded the St. Petersburg Festival of Dance, bringing world-class training, an adult ballet competition, and global dance events to the region. - February 10, 2026 - St. Petersburg Festival of Dance
Too Alive: A Young Human Brings an AI Singer to Life
Too Alive is a first-ever live concert where a young human brings AI character Chaisen Hale to life. Thirteen-year-old John Victor embodies Chaisen on stage while Chaisen’s voice leads the show, with John singing one song in his own voice. Blending live music, theatrical storytelling, and immersive video, Too Alive shares a story of resilience and hope—a raw human–AI collaboration where technology creates opportunity. - February 06, 2026 - Chaisen Hale
Closing the Gender Gap Written After UNGA80 - Global Action to Empower Women and Girls Through Technology and AI
Closing the Gender Gap is a publication by The Smile Foundations released after UNGA80, documenting a global partnership advancing gender equality through technology and AI. It highlights real initiatives in digital education, healthcare, telemedicine, and women’s entrepreneurship, especially in Africa and underserved communities. - February 06, 2026 - Dr. Lidwine Meffo
New Book- "J Ranch Wild Turkey Cuisine: Wild Turkey Hunter Recipes"
Joyner Outdoor Media Proudly Announces the Book Release of a New Cookbook by Lee & Mike Joyner Celebrates the Hunt, the Harvest, and the Meals That Bring Hunters Together Outdoor enthusiasts, wild‑game cooks, and turkey hunters have a new reason to gather around the table. Acclaimed... - February 06, 2026 - Joyner Outdoor Media
Surrey Night Rides by Wheel Fun Rentals Return to the Embarcadero
Wheel Fun Rentals is thrilled to announce the return of its LED-Illuminated Surrey Night Rides at their Wyndham San Diego Bayside location in the heart of San Diego’s Embarcadero. Just in time for the Valentine’s Day holiday, this enchanting nighttime adventure is perfect for families,... - February 05, 2026 - Wheel Fun Rentals
SwingScribe Launches 2026 Girls Golf Initiative in Partnership with LPGA Foundation’s Girls Golf
SwingScribe announces the launch of its 2026 Girls Golf Initiative in partnership with Girls Golf, a program of the LPGA Foundation. The nationwide program will distribute 15,000 SwingScribe golf journals to Girls Golf participants, helping young girls build confidence, consistency, and self-belief through structured learning and reflection on and off the course. - February 04, 2026 - SwingScribe
Announcing the Personalized Edition of the 2026 "African American Who's Who, Past & Present, Greater Rochester Area"
This edition is only available by pre-order; will only be printed once. Every book will be personalized with the buyer's name on the first page. Each book will be serialized according by order received. Full Color Hardcover; 8.5"x11" Full Color Book.; 400 pages. 195 Listees; 145 color illustrations. Introduction by Mayor Malik Evans One Time Printing-Has to be Pre-ordered; Pre-order stops Feb 28-2026. - February 02, 2026 - Mike Molaire Fine Art
Georgia Author Terri Kozlowski Wins First Place at the 2025 International Firebird Book Awards for Spirituality
Georgia author Terri Kozlowski has received First Place in the Spirituality category at the 2025 International Firebird Book Awards for Soul Solutions for Awakening Awareness, an award-winning book recognized for its clarity, depth, and contribution to awareness-based spiritual growth. - February 02, 2026 - Terri Kozlowski
Animal Farm at Theatre School @ North Coast Rep
The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep presents a show with striking drama in this cleverly adapted version by Ian Wooldridge of George Orwell’s Animal Farm as its next student production. Featured in the cast are (Conor Buffini, Carlsbad; Benedict Heaps, Normal Heights; Kiera Hewitt,... - February 01, 2026 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
Jaeigh Gallagher Records Launches Supernova: A Transparent, Global Pop Group Docuseries Built in PA
Supernova is a global, co-ed pop group being formed through a transparent, in-public docuseries led by independent label Jaeigh Gallagher Records. The project documents auditions, online training, and group development in real time, giving audiences rare access to how a pop group is built from the ground up. Centered on inclusivity, global talent, and ethical artist development, Supernova challenges traditional industry gatekeeping by showing the full process, not just the final debut. - January 31, 2026 - Jaeigh Gallagher Records, LLC
Break Free Foundation Announces Recovery on the Runway
The Break Free Foundation will return to New York Fashion Week on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, with its signature runway show, Recovery on the Runway, held at The Refectory at Chelsea Square in Manhattan. More than a traditional fashion show, Recovery on the Runway transforms the catwalk into a... - January 30, 2026 - Break Free Foundation
Portfolio.YVR Launches Issue 10, Marking Its First Monthly Edition
Issue 10 launches Portfolio.YVR’s monthly era, spotlighting BC entrepreneurs through advertising-free storytelling for a global business audience. - January 29, 2026 - Folio.YVR Luxury Lifestyle Magazine
High School Student Launches MusicSynth, an AI-Powered Platform Transforming How Students Practice Music
Built by violinist Abhimanyu Kaushik, the free tool helps students bridge the gap between sheet music and finger placement through real-time visual feedback. - January 28, 2026 - Abhimanyu Kaushik
A Classic Comes to Life on Stage. Theatre 121 to Present Singin’ in the Rain. Performances Begin Feb. 20, 2026 Woodstock Opera House
Theatre 121 will present Singin’ in the Rain February 20–March 1, 2026, at the Woodstock Opera House in Woodstock, Illinois. Based on the beloved classic film, the musical celebrates Hollywood’s golden age with iconic songs, dazzling choreography, and laugh-out-loud comedy. - January 28, 2026 - Theatre 121
Bad Juju Golf Selected for Men’s Apparel Segment on Golf Channel at the 2026 PGA Show
Bad Juju Golf, a family-owned golf and lifestyle brand founded in 2024 and launched in 2025, is featured among a select group of brands in the Men’s Apparel segment on Golf Channel at the 2026 PGA Show. The segment highlights the brand’s elevated men’s performance apparel designed to transition seamlessly on and off the course. - January 27, 2026 - Bad Juju Golf
What Does Brus Even Mean?
Tampa native drops a mixtape (Big) Brus reminiscing about the "good ol days." Brus is a term anyone born in Tampa around the 90s will know but serves as a memento to an era of the city's history. - January 27, 2026 - Knux Beats Publishing
The Maltese Falcon at North Coast Repertory Theatre
The search for the legendary black bird takes a comedic twist in this world premiere adaptation at North Coast Repertory Theatre. Matthew Salazar-Thompson's new version of Dashiell Hammett's noir masterpiece features five versatile performers transforming between roles to bring 1920s San... - January 27, 2026 - North Coast Repertory Theatre
iPOP! Names Jerry Silverhardt of Silverhardt Entertainment as 2025 Manager of the Year
iPOP!—the premier international talent convention for aspiring actors, models, singers, and dancers—has announced Jerry Silverhardt of Silverhardt Entertainment as the recipient of the 2025 iPOP! Manager of the Year Award. The award was presented live during the iPOP Awards Night &... - January 26, 2026 - iPOP! LA
Carolinas & Tri-Point Delegates Shine at the 2026 World’s Universal Beauty Competition
The TriPoint Our Little Miss and the North and South Carolina Our Little Miss regional pageants proudly congratulate its delegates on an outstanding showing at the 2026 Our Little Miss World’s Universal Beauty and Universal Prince Competition in Montgomery, Alabama. “I am so proud of... - January 23, 2026 - Our Little Miss
Musicians Around the World Help Songwriter Battle Lyme Disease and Fund Research
Steve Ehrlich, a Chronic Lyme Disease patient, has assembled 25 professional musicians from 10 countries to record music he wrote from his living room sofa. The music can be found on Going Places, a contemporary jazz album performed by Ehrlich's virtual collective, The Inter Section. All proceeds from the album will be used to fund Lyme Disease research. The album, which features vibrant melodies and rhythms from Latin America, Africa and the Mediterranean, is available on all streaming apps. - January 23, 2026 - Inter Section Music
New Motivational Speaking Services by Gideon DiMeglio Offers a Powerful Message of Resilience and Possibility for Students Across America
Nationally recognized motivational speaker, Gideon DiMeglio is offering new micro-curriculum for school assemblies, anti-bullying programs, and student empowerment events, redefining what's possible. Born without arms and with very short legs, Gideon has transformed what many would consider limitations into a platform for inspiring thousands of students across the nation. His unique perspective and authentic storytelling shift the mindsets of students and educators. - January 23, 2026 - Gideon Dimeglio
When a Hotel Overbooks, Families Pay the Price—And Our Communities Can Do Better
A hotel overbooking in Montgomery left numerous Our Little Miss pageant contestants from around the country without expected lodging, creating stress and safety concerns for participating families. Pageant president Teri Chandler Fowler responds on behalf of families. - January 23, 2026 - Our Little Miss
Concert Artists Guild’s ArcoStrum Presents Scarlatti to Piazzolla on February 3 in New York
Winners of the 2023 Concert Artists Guild Competition, ArcoStrum presents Scarlatti to Piazzolla on February 3 in New York City. The violin–guitar duo performs music spanning Baroque, tango, film, and Chinese traditions, highlighting inventive programming and cross-cultural artistry. - January 22, 2026 - The Bohemians: New York Musicians' Club
An Evening of Soulful Jazz with the Hiruy Tirfe Quartet at Tribeca PAC
Fresh off their first-place win at the prestigious 2024 DCJazzPrix International Band Competition, the Hiruy Tirfe Quartet brings their bold, expressive sound to the stage. Led by Philadelphia-born saxophonist, composer, and arranger Hiruy Tirfe, the group represents the next generation of... - January 22, 2026 - BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center
Mosaics Fine Art Festival Seeks Artists for 31st Annual Event
Artists must apply for the juried outdoor festival by the May 29 deadline. - January 22, 2026 - Mosaics Fine Art Festival
Nomad Fit Lab Mobile DEXA Scan Service Launches Accountability Duo Offer
Nomad Fit Lab is offering an Accountability Duo DEXA scan limited time offer. Get two full-body DEXA scans for one low price. Bring a friend, get your body composition data, and stay on track together. - January 21, 2026 - Nomad Fit Lab
Racin’ for a Livin’ Returns, Introducing THE LINEUP Driver Discovery Program
Racin' for a Livin', the pioneering fan-driven motorsports platform founded in 2004, has returned with THE LINEUP driver discovery program. Originally attracting millions of visitors and evaluated by major broadcast networks, the platform now operates under JVThunderCat Media. Category winners receive $10,000 and a championship belt. Recently named Official Partner of Chili Bowl Nationals 2026 through FloRacing. Stock car submissions open now through January 27. - January 20, 2026 - JVThundercat Media LLC
ViXC Launches Unified Platform for Photo Management, Collaboration, and Workflow Automation
ViXC today announced the release of its newest platform version, delivering a unified solution for photo organization, community sharing, team collaboration, and no-code workflow automation. The update brings together content from major cloud storage providers into a single intelligent gallery, while introducing powerful tools designed for individuals and organizations managing large volumes of visual assets. - January 20, 2026 - VIXC