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African Utility Week Gets Seal of Approval from U.S. Department of Commerce for Greater American Presence at the Event
The 19th edition of the multi-award-winning African Utility Week conference and exhibition in Cape Town has obtained official U.S. Trade Fair Certification from the U.S. Department of Commerce, paving the way for a greater American participation at the event in Cape Town from 14-16 May next year. - November 30, 2018 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Main Street Song and Dance Troupe Announces 2018 Holiday Show “Christmas On Main Street”
Main Street Song and Dance Troupe, a performance group of acclaimed teen vocalists and dancers from Southeastern Wisconsin, is proud to announce the troupe’s 2018 holiday show “Christmas on Main Street.” This family-friendly show features holiday classics as well as hits from... - November 29, 2018 - Main Street Song and Dance Troupe
Stephen Alltop, Music Director & Conductor and David Bachmann, Associate Conductor Announce the Highly-Anticipated Annual Holiday Tradition
Labeled a “venerable holiday tradition” by The Chicago Tribune, Apollo Chorus of Chicago’s annual presentation of Händel’s enduring masterpiece is not to be missed. - November 15, 2018 - Apollo Chorus of Chicago
San Francisco International Arts Festival to Announce 2019 Festival Program at Annual Holiday Party on Sunday, December 2
SFIAF unveils the line-up for the 2019 Festival at its annual Holiday Dinner Party. A splendid evening will include performances by 2019 artists Sumi Lee, Sha Sha Higby, Jyotsna Vaidee and Nancy Wang. The evening will also include a 3-course dinner (with complementary wine), silent auctions, prize raffles and the Festival’s Holiday Music Bazaar, with unique gift ideas and stocking fillers for hard-to-please family members and significant others. - November 05, 2018 - San Francisco International Arts Festival
Ypsilanti to Host Michigan’s First Autumn Outdoor Hard Cider Street Festival at the West Cross Cider Festival Brought to You by JEM Events and the Wurst Bar
Multiple Michigan Hard Cider Makers at one Outdoor festival. - October 17, 2018 - West Cross Cider Festival
Sisters of Sexuality: Five Shades of Play Launches New Radio Show
The first ever weekly radio show on sexuality amongst the African-American community is set to take place on Wednesday October 17th, 8pm EST, 5pm PST. Hosted by a combined force of leading experts of, erotic educators, sexologists and sexperts who will challenge the perceptions and misconceptions in the mainstream media and outdated notions of sex. - October 17, 2018 - Sisters of Sexuality
Saudi General Entertainment Authority Breaks a New Guinness World Record for the Largest Fireworks Display Launched Simultaneously in Several Cities Across the Kingdom
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia accomplished a new Guinness world record for the largest fireworks display launched simultaneously in several cities across the Kingdom. The Guinness Book of World Records had announced on Wednesday that the General Entertainment Authority succeeded in setting this new... - October 10, 2018 - General Entertainment Authority
Second Silicon Valley Jazz Festival Comes to San Carlos, CA October 13-14, 2018
World-Renowned Trumpeter Jon Faddis Headlines Festival Lineup. - September 26, 2018 - Silicon Valley Jazz Festival
Legendary Singer of Vanity 6 and RI Music Hall of Fame Inductee Brenda Bennett to Perform All-New CD in Its Entirety
Platinum-selling recording artist and RI Music Hall of Fame Inductee Brenda Bennett will perform her new CD "Once Again"in order and in its entirety on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at 7:30 PM at the Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad Street in Cumberland, RI. Joining Bennett will be her... - September 23, 2018 - Big Noise
BLASTOFF - Los Angeles 2018: A Screening of Extraordinary Winning Short-Films
Members of the press are invited to join the filmmakers at this extraordinary event, where some of the "best of the best" award-winning short films will be screened. Please email BLASTOFF customer service for tickets. - September 17, 2018 - BLASTOFF - Film, Screenplay, and Theme-music Festival
Acclaimed Singer-Songwriter Mason Zgoda Announces the Release of New Collection
Big Noise and singer-songwriter Mason Zgoda are proud to announce the release of "Where Else Can I Go." The seven-song EP, written entirely by Mason, is named for its upbeat title track "Where Else Can I Go," a song about a neurotic young woman who moves and starts a new life... - August 30, 2018 - Big Noise
Ana Stasia, Canadian R&B Singer from the Gaspé Makes Headlines
Singer-songwriter and actress Ana Stasia is proud to announce the release of her debut album "Best Life - EP," now available for purchase and streaming on iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal and YouTube Music. The collection - an ode to millennials with threads of pop and reggeaton -... - August 30, 2018 - Big Noise
Caden Levi Releases New Emotionally Charged EP
Big Noise artist Caden Levi, the fresh young face of alternative rock, gives his fans what they’ve been waiting for - the release of his newest EP. This is a time of change and you can sense it in the words of every one of Caden's songs. As a young songwriter, his thoughts and ideas ebb and... - August 27, 2018 - Big Noise
Choose954 Launches Redesigned Weekly Arts & Culture Roundup & More Robust Website as It Hits Over 15,000 Subscribers
The two-year-old social movement and media platform has been growing exponentially and continues to add more ways to engage with consumers yearning for elevated cultural experiences. - August 26, 2018 - UniteUs Group
The Third Annual Providence Y2K18 International Live Looping Festival Returns to AS220
AS220 | 115 Empire Street | Providence, RI 02903 Tickets $10 at the Door / Free for Brown University Students with Valid Student ID Participating Artists: Birdlady (PVD) / Ian C. Bouras (NYC) Manami Braxton (PVD) / Per Boysen (SE) Randy Branch (PA) / Alexander Dupuis (PVD) ecnegrU (FR) / Jules... - August 25, 2018 - Providence Y2K18 International Live Looping Festival
Alternative Artist PWJazy Releases Seventh CD
"Dancing And Twirling," the seventh collection from West Coast recording artist PWJazy, is now available on all music platforms including Apple Music, Amazon, Spotify, and more. His music has been compared to such experimental alternative trendsetters as Robert Fripp, Brian Eno, John... - August 25, 2018 - Big Noise
Americana Recording Artist Joe McGowan Gives His Fans "Sweet Talk"
Singer-songwriter Joe McGowan brings his native Charleston, South Carolina charm into his newly released single "Sweet Talk." Known for his ballads and strong piano skills, this track was somewhat of an experiment for Joe, his first attempt at writing a mainstream country song with a... - August 25, 2018 - Big Noise
West Coast Recording Artist Jo Cuseo Releases All-New Single
Guitarist-singer-songwriter Jo Cuseo, in conjunction with Bob Summers Music and Big Noise, is pleased to announce the new release of "Reach Out And Love Someone" from Cuseo's third CD with Summers, "Arms Of Love." Cuseo is a veteran of the L.A. music scene, having written and... - August 25, 2018 - Big Noise
Singer Dan DiPrete Releases Second Single of 2018
Solo artist / producer Dan DiPrete is proud to announce the release of his second single this year, "The Ghost In You," along with an original video. "The Ghost In You" is a multi-textured, smooth production and a fresh take on the 1980s hit. "I always loved the song by... - August 25, 2018 - Big Noise
New Zealand-based Contemporary Jazz Band GroovExpress Teases New CD "Amsterdaam" with Mystery Girl First Single "Geraldine'
Band’s third CD follows their Grammy-acknowledged sophomore release 'Live at GVR' - August 25, 2018 - Big Noise
Hip-Hop Artist Sergee Gonzo Drops His Newest, "Night Shift"
Texas Hip-Hop artist Sergee Gonzo has released his new EP '‘Night Shift," a 6-track EP that blends South Texas hip hop with the conscious type flow of the midwest. Hit Songs "Sky" and "Weightless" show a new artistic side of how lyrically and diverse the tracks range... - August 25, 2018 - Big Noise
Irish Band ONOFF Unleashes New Single "Hayley"
Rock band ONOFF is pleased to announce a new single off their acclaimed EP 'Reborn.' The band released their fifth album earlier this year - a fitting title, given the circumstances. The band came to the United States around 2013 after much success in Europe. ONOFF's first two albums charted very... - August 25, 2018 - Big Noise
Music Vet Craig Donaldson Releases Fifth Album "Never Say Never"
Craig Donaldson is proud to announce the upcoming release of his fifth studio album "Never Say Never" on Morillon Records, available on iTunes, Apple Music, Amazon, CD Baby and its partners in October 2018. New songs with uplifting and positive messages dominate this record, and some of... - August 25, 2018 - Big Noise
Technology Executive, Ryann Richardson of New York, NY Crowned the 50th Anniversary Miss Black America
50th Anniversary Miss Black America is crowned. The new titleholder is 28-year-old Ryann Richardson, a consumer technology exec who represented New York in the historic competition at Kansas City's Gem Theater. - August 21, 2018 - Miss Black America
Layups2Standup & NBA MVP Russell Westbrook Bring an Evening of Infamous Comedy to OKC with the 3rd Annual “Why Not?? Comedy Show”
Acclaimed comedian Demetrius “Juice” Deason and OKC Thunder’s very own Russell Westbrook will host an infamous evening of comedy with the 3rd Annual “Why Not?? Comedy Show.” - August 20, 2018 - Why Not?? Comedy Show
Hollywood Legend Eric Roberts to Appear at California Republic Comic Con in Merced
Oscar-nominated actor Eric Roberts will appear at California Republic Comic Con on September 15th, 2018, in Merced, California to meet and greet fans. - August 17, 2018 - Colossus Girl Entertainment
7 Time Award Winning Documentary - "In The Name Of Comedy" is Going Online
On Tuesday, August 21st, the 7 time award winning documentary, "In The Name Of Comedy" will be available on iTunes, Google Play, and Amazon. "In The Name Of Comedy" is a true story that was inspired by a fake video. Let's backtrack. Four years ago, Brett Eidman was a struggling,... - August 16, 2018 - In The Name Of Comedy Film
Techstars’ Buffalo Startup Weekend
Techstars’ Buffalo Startup Weekend is back by popular demand for its 8th event. The weekend-long immersion into starting a business is open to anyone who is interested in pitching and/or developing a startup idea - from high school students to adults, from anyone with an idea to seasoned entrepreneurs, developers, designers, and marketers. This year’s event, presented by Viaduct, will take place over the weekend of September 14 to 16, 2018. - August 16, 2018 - Techstars' Buffalo Startup Weekend
Wakanda-Themed KamerFEST Music Festival Comes to Atlanta
KamerFEST Weekend Event Schedule Released. - August 08, 2018 - KamerFEST
Luminous Entertainment Presents LLC Presents Unijams Music Fest
Music has no Barriers - August 03, 2018 - Luminous Entertainment Presents LLC
Will the African Utility of the Future be a Lion, Hyena, a White Elephant or a Herd of Elephants? – GIBS Study
A brand new study into the future of African power utilities and the challenges they face has highlighted four possible scenarios of what the continent’s energy sector will look like by the year 2030. - August 03, 2018 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Hubbard Dianetics Foundation Restores Ability to Think Freely
The Hubbard Dianetics Foundation offers a weekly seminar to help people resolve problems, discover the source of unreasonable fears and insecurities, and overcome barriers in life. - July 14, 2018 - Dianetics Seminar
A Japanese Best-Selling Picture Book Artist Solo Art Exhibition
NYC Event Space’s 4W43 Art Gallery is hosting the famous Japanese comedian, story book author and artist, Akihiro Nishino’s solo art exhibition from May 27th to June 3rd 2018. - May 17, 2018 - NYC Event Spaces
Barbra Angel Announces New Healing Music Album
"Carpe Diem" is a new solo project in 432Hz (EP) by Barbra Angel. Barbra gives an inspirational and heart-warming performance, and her mission is to encourage and challenge people to think about their lives and the difference they can make in the world every day. She addresses this... - May 14, 2018 - Big Noise
Indian Energy Companies Ready to do Business at African Utility Week
“Indian utility vendors and services will find a huge market and scope in Africa, especially in South Africa’s energy sector,” says Dr. Rajeev Singh, the Director General and CEO of the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC). The ICC represents India at the upcoming African Utility Week... - May 11, 2018 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Finalists Announced for African Utility Week Industry Awards Show Continent-Wide Success and Buy-in
The fifth annual African Utility Week Industry Awards in Cape Town received nominations from far and wide for the 12 different categories celebrating excellence in the energy and water industries. - May 10, 2018 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Rod Clemmons' New Single "She’s My Girl" Honors Mothers Everywhere
Rod Clemmons' latest album "What’s Up? It’s Me" has allowed the musician to say thank you to the people who were instrumental in helping him become who he is today. The single "She’s My Girl" is particularly poignant for Mother’s Day. Rod wrote the track... - May 09, 2018 - Big Noise
First Ladies of Disco & Huntington Symphony Orchestra Plan a Picnic with a Beat, August 18, 2018
The First Ladies of Disco Show, starring legendary dance music icons Martha Wash, Linda Clifford and Norma Jean Wright (formerly of Chic), teams with the Huntington Symphony Orchestra for a lively “Picnic with the Pops” on August 18. Disco’s original heroines will perform with the orchestra at Harris Riverfront Park in West Virginia on August 18. - May 08, 2018 - First Ladies Of Disco LLC
African Utility Week Announces Diamond Sponsorship by Longstanding Partner Lucy Electric
African Utility Week has announced that Lucy Electric, a longstanding partner of the event, will be the exclusive diamond sponsor at this year’s exhibition and conference in Cape Town from 15-17 May. Lucy Electric is a highly respected industry leader in secondary distribution solutions with... - May 04, 2018 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
The 3rd Annual Silicon Beach Film Festival Schedule Announced
Silicon Beach Film Festival announces schedule and events for 2018. The Festival to screen over 160 Independent films from around the world in Los Angeles. - April 18, 2018 - Silicon Beach Film Festival
STSA at African Utility Week: What Every Prepaid Electricity User and Provider Should Know
Approximately seven million prepaid electricity meters in South Africa need to be reset before November 2024 as the system that runs the credit tokens will run out of numbers at this time and all existing meters will stop accepting credit tokens. The STSA will help the industry prepare for TID rollover at African Utility Week. - April 14, 2018 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
San Francisco International Arts Festival Presents... The U.S. Premier of Laughing Frame by Baobab Japan
Calendar Editors Please Note Who: Baobab (Japan) What: San Francisco International Arts Festival Where: Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture @ Fire House When: Friday, June, 19:30pm; Saturday, June 2, 5:00pm; Sunday, June 3, 4:00pm Duration: 30 min (Shared bill with STEAMROLLER. Total program... - April 06, 2018 - San Francisco International Arts Festival
San Francisco International Arts Festival and the National Queer Arts Festival Present... from Taiwan, the US Premiere of Pao-Chang Tsai in Solo Date
Calendar Editors Please Note Who: Pao Chang Tsai What: Solo Date Where: San Francisco International Arts Festival Southside Theater, Building D Third Floor Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture When: Thursday, May 31 8:30pm, Friday, June 1 at 7:00pm, Saturday, June 2 at 3:00pm. Tickets: $25... - April 04, 2018 - San Francisco International Arts Festival
San Francisco International Arts Festival Presents Abiguous Dance in Rhythm of Human
San Francisco International Arts Festival presents the Bay Area Debut of Ambiguous Dance with Rhythm of Human. Calendar Editors Please Note: Who: Ambiguous Dance (South Korea); What: San Francisco International Arts Festival; Where: Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture @ Cowell Theater; When:... - April 03, 2018 - San Francisco International Arts Festival
African Utility Week Survey Shows That Energy and Water Sectors Are Excited by Solar PV and Distributed Generation But View Corruption as Biggest Challenge
Solar PV is overwhelmingly seen as the most promising generation source for Africa while corruption, skills gaps and access to finance are some of the biggest challenges that power and water professionals face in their industries. This is according to a survey by the organisers of African Utility... - March 31, 2018 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
San Francisco International Arts Festival Presents Steamroller Dance Company in Loserville
Calendar Editors Please Note: Who: Steamroller Dance Co. What: San Francisco International Arts Festival Where: Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture @ Fire House When: Friday, June, 19:30pm; Saturday, June 2, 5:00pm; Sunday, June 3, 4:00pm Duration: 30 min (Shared bill with Baobab. Total... - March 28, 2018 - San Francisco International Arts Festival
be philARThropy is Hosting the Third Annual Bynum Bridge Fest on April 21st, 2018
Once again, a variety of artists and performers will come together on April 21, one day before the annual Earth Day, to showcase their work in support of a cause dear to the area. Each year, be philARThropy host a one day art market and festival to bring the community together to support a... - March 26, 2018 - Be Philarthropy
Uranium Film Festival Returns to Arizona & New Mexico in Nov./Dec. 2018
Since 2011, the International Uranium Film Festival has traveled around the world showing documentaries and movies about the risks of nuclear power and uranium. November 2013 for the first time in the world, this unique film festival was in Arizona and New Mexico. Now in 2018 the Uranium Film... - March 15, 2018 - Uranium Film Festival
African Utility Week Celebrates World Water Day by Looking to Nature for the Answers
Nature or Water, exploring how we can use nature to overcome the water challenges of the 21st century is the theme of this year‘s World Water Day which is on 22 March. The scientific discipline of biomimicry employs the same approach. Biomimicry = nature’s genius "Every so often... - March 15, 2018 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Southwest Airlines Gives Concert Goers a Ticket to Fly; #WannaGetAway Giveaway Nights Return to Friday Night Sound Waves
As the official airline of Friday Night Sound Waves, Southwest® will present nine performances during the 2018 season, beginning April 6, and concluding with the final show of the season, November 2. Once again, guests attending will be able to enjoy the airline’s signature snacks and kick back in their beachside lounge. One very popular reward for attendees also makes a comeback, with the opportunity to enter for a chance to win round trip travel in the #WannaGetaway Giveaway Sweepstakes. - March 13, 2018 - Arianne Glassman