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Firelight Barn Celebrates 4-Year Anniversary Against All Odds with Record-Breaking Success

Despite all Las Vegas odds, Toni Jackson, single mom and owner of Firelight Barn, is celebrating their 4-year anniversary with record-breaking success. They are recognizing this milestone by adding 5 new shows to the calendar this year, starting with their brand new anniversary special, “Dog... - February 27, 2019 - Firelight Barn

Zigmeister’s "Drunk" is Available on Spotify’s "New Music Friday"

Zigmeister’s new single “Drunk” is inspired by our inner thoughts, which we don't necessarily say out loud, and in this case getting drunk after a breakup. But it is also about numbing yourself from painful experiences like we all do sometimes. Cause sometimes we drink just to get... - February 27, 2019 - Zigmeister

Perrella Dominates Prescott; Ready for Next Challenge

Welterweight contender Bryant “Goodfella” Perrella improved to 16-2 with 13 knockouts after impressively defeating Breidis Prescott via unanimous decision. The eight round fight aired Saturday, February 23 on FS2 as part of a Premier Boxing Champions card from the Minneapolis Armory in... - February 27, 2019 - Bryant Perrella

New Book Release for Business Leaders Offers Innovative Means in Mitigating Over $100 Billion in Revenue Loss to American Business Each Year

Grief in the Workplace: Reducing Hidden Loss to Revenue and Productivity Driven by Employee Bereavement is targeted at business leaders who wish to identify and reduce the hidden direct and indirect costs of bereavement and grief to the bottom line that results from over 4 million American employees who experience the death of a loved one every year. - February 23, 2019 - R. Glenn Kelly Publications

New Fantasy eBook Free for One Day Only

"Forgotten" is an exciting, dramatic, heart-wrenching short fantasy novel, free for one day only. - February 22, 2019 - Joanna White

"Waffles & More: A Love & Feathers Recipe Book" is Released: Proceeds Benefit Save the Waffles

Pearl Cutts is a 19-year-old grey and white cockatiel. He is also fabulous and feathery...and very fond of waffles. Pearl is honored to serve as the official spokes-bird for Save the Waffles!, a worthy cause near and dear to his heart. This month, Pearl and his personal Small Chef (his petite featherless grandma, Dana Cutts) are releasing a fresh new recipe book called “Waffles & More” in support of Save the Waffles! - February 22, 2019 - Love & Feathers & Shells

Versatile Haitian American Singer/Songwriter Natalie Jean Releases New Country Single "You Don’t Know Me"

Natalie Jean is a very rare kind of vocalist. Winning recognition across the most diverse of musical genres and quite comfortable performing in English, French and Creole. - February 22, 2019 - Natalie Jean

Versatile Haitian American Singer/Songwriter Natalie Jean Releases New Country Single “What Would You Do For Love?

Natalie Jean is excited to announce the much-anticipated release of her Country single, titled, “What Would You Do For Love? - February 22, 2019 - Natalie Jean

Jennifer Juan Announces New Single "A View From The Bridge" to be Released February 22nd

Jennifer Juan has confirmed the release of her brand new single, “A View From The Bridge,” available on all major digital music streaming platforms and digital music stores, including Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal, iTunes and Amazon worldwide on Friday the 22nd of February 2019. “I... - February 15, 2019 - Jennifer Juan

Melodii Rozett Announces New Single "Took An L"

Melodii Rozett announces the release of her new single "Took An L." "Took an L" will be available February 22, 2019 on Spotify, iTunes, Tidal, Apple music, Google Play and more. - February 13, 2019 - Melodii Rozett

The Divorce Dress Needs a Valentine

The Divorce Dress needs a Valentine? Forget swooning over chocolates and flowers, save that stuff for the beginning, they are collectors of relationship endings. They want your soul! Two women, one dress and a mission: Travel the world to document stories of relationship endings for the book, The Divorce Dress. - February 12, 2019 - The Divorce Dress

Lunchtime Is Over: Combat Comedy Short Film Released on YouTube

Bruce Nachsin, creator of the Dark Specter series, makes directorial debut in Lunchtime Is Over, an office combat comedy. - February 11, 2019 - Dark Specter

Award Winning Superhero Short "Dark Specter 2" to be Featured at Multiple Film Festivals

Dark Specter 2 peaks the interest of film festivals with its unique take on the superhero genre. - February 11, 2019 - Dark Specter

Linda Hehir's New Illustrated Self-Help Book "Turn Pain Off" Provides Information on How to Alleviate Upper Body Muscle Pain with an at Home Easy to Use Technique

Linda Hehir, a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture, explains when and how pain can arise in muscles in her new book "Turn Pain Off." It is designed to fill a gap where people may feel helpless to help themselves and frustrated at pain. This self-help book also explains in easy language, how it is possible to alleviate muscle pain in the home by using a trigger point release technique. It further provides information about preventing muscle pain and life style advice. - February 10, 2019 - Acupuncture Health Matters

Maleeha Yousuf Bertin, Author of a New Release "The Girl Who Loved Herself"

A modern story of a girl’s struggles to learn about herself through challenges in her life. Betrayed and abandoned by her loved ones, she is forced to take an inward journey. She experiences spiritual awakening. It changes all her perceptions towards relationships. unconditional love and how to have a life of contentment, fulfilment and abundance. - February 08, 2019 - Maleeha Yousuf Bertin

Brad Walsh Turns Divorce and Psych Ward Stint Into Inspirational Dark Pop Album

Singer/producer Brad Walsh returns Valentine's Day with Artbreak, a new pop album that delves into mental illness, relationship turmoil, and new beginnings. Features a slew of guest appearances from artists, actors, and activists. - February 06, 2019 - Brad Walsh

Newcomer Angelo Reyes Makes Waves in Directorial Debut with Short Film on Human Trafficking

Writer and actor Angelo Reyes will make his directorial debut with Groomed, a short film set to premiere during this year’s 2019 Richmond International Film & Music Festival (RIFF). - February 05, 2019 - Reyes Productions

SF International Festival Announces Full Schedule for "The Path to Democracy" 2019 Performance Program

The San Francisco International Arts Festival (SFIAF) is pleased to reveal the full schedule of performances for the 2019 Festival that will run from May 23 – June 2 and have as a central theme The Path to Democracy. As the dark clouds of nationalism and fascism re-assert themselves on the... - February 04, 2019 - San Francisco International Arts Festival

British Actress Joins New TV Drama "Illville"

Actress Janine Gateland does a dramatic performance in new show. - February 04, 2019 - Janine Gateland

Engel Jones, a Passionate Podcaster and Author of Y.O.U.R.S, is Set to Interview 1001 Podcast Guests in 12 Weeks

The author of Y.O.U.R.S (Your Own Unique Real Self) has set a goal of interviewing 1001 guests in 2019 within 12 weeks. - February 04, 2019 - Engel Jones

JDGerdeman Writes "Red, White, and Blue Vote Play" for Schools and Local Theaters

As part of a series of plays to help Junior and Senior High students learn, this effort demonstrates the voting process in the USA. JDGerdeman is producing plays to aid teachers. Participants and the viewers can better understand how to vote and how to select the candidate. JDGerdeman specifically inserts ways to observe and understand that which may sway your vote one way or another. The choosing of a candidate is important. - February 03, 2019 - JDGerdeman

Miyazaki-Themed Pop-Up Gallery at Pow Wow Hawaii

Denver-based illustrator and screen printer Arna Miller has created a new print for an upcoming Miyazaki-Themed group show in Honolulu, HI. The pop-up gallery show, titled “My Neighbor Hayao,” will pay homage to the films of Hayao Miyazaki and will occur in conjunction with Pow Wow, an annual week-long street art festival in Hawaii. - February 01, 2019 - Arna Miller Illustration

NBA Veteran Hosts NYC Boys Varsity Basketball Game

Smush Parker, Former LA Laker, introduces his Official Basketball at Newtown High School Boys Varsity Basketball Game. - February 01, 2019 - Smush Parker Elite

New Book Offers a Practical ITSM Model to Mature Businesses

"Delivering ITSM For Business Maturity, A Practical Framework" by Beverly Weed-Schertzer is available through Emerald Publishing. https://books.emeraldinsight.com/page/detail/Delivering-ITSM-for-Business-Maturity/?K=9781789732542. IT Service Management (ITSM) is an imperative part of achieving business maturity. - February 01, 2019 - edifyIT, LLC

Shifting Consciousness on Earth with Sound - World Sound Healing Day February 14

"Send a Healing 'AH' sound to the planet with your voice! Attend or plan a World Sound Healing Day event,” says Jonathan Goldman, founder. Visit www.worldsoundhealingday.org for details. Tune in to a special live radio show February 14, 11 am ET (US). The show features a global sound healing, award-winning music and sound meditation from Jonathan and Andi Goldman to enhance brain coherence and amplify the effects of the toning event. Healing Sounds Radio www.healthyllfe.net. - January 30, 2019 - Joan Vann PR

Escarpment Press Announces Release of New Autobiography

Escarpment Press is pleased to announce the publication of “Accidental Artist: Memoirs of a Flawed & Ignorant Traveller,” by artist Lucelle Raad. - January 30, 2019 - Author Joe Perrone Jr. d/b/a Escarpment Press

Droppin: A New EDM Collaboration by Nadya and Oleksa Kaminsky

Check out this new EDM production with a pulsating heart and a killer flow; "Droppin" releases by Nadya – featuring Oleksa Kaminsky. - January 29, 2019 - Nâdya

Adorable and Talented Child Actor Gavin Warren All Set for His New Role in "The Descendant"

“I like dark and scary movies, it’s definitely different to what I have done in the past but I like the challenge.” - Gavin Warren - January 25, 2019 - Gavin Warren

Janis I. Soucie Shares Her Story of Being a Teenager When Her Mother Passed from Cancer

Author loses mother to ovarian cancer in 1999 and she finally decides to share her story. - January 24, 2019 - Janis I. Soucie

Pithy New Book Guides Millennials on Living a Starbucks Lifestyle on a Dunkin’ Donuts Budget

Millennials (broadly defined here as those in their 20s and 30s) want to enjoy the best things in life as much as everyone else. Yet, their earning potential is typically less than those of older generations. Frequently saddled with high student loan debt, Millennials need to find ways to live... - January 23, 2019 - Luis Gonzalez

Alec Norris to Star in Crimson Square Theatre Company's Presentation of I Am My Own Wife by Doug Wright

Alec Norris is the youngest actor to tackle all 34 characters in Doug Wright’s Pulitzer Prize winning play, I Am My Own Wife. - January 21, 2019 - Crimson Square Theatre Company

Local Mom and Author, Dacia M Arnold, Lands Tattered Cover Signing for February

Bestselling author, Dacia M Arnold set to sign copies of her debut novel, Apparent Power, at Tattered Cover on Colfax Avenue February 23rd, 2019 at 2pm. - January 19, 2019 - Dacia M Arnold

Faye Hollins-Moore, Freelance Writer of Thirty Years Writes Memoir of Living Homeless for Over Two Years, Titled, "Hitting the Pavement"

Ms. Hollins-Moore is completing the manuscript for her third book. The topic is homelessness and she writes about this very disturbing national crisis as a fully embedded journalist in six shelters in two years. She writes it as a memoir because she learned as a reporter for McGraw-Hill Publishing that the libel laws allow her to reveal the identity of those so-called philanthropies that benefit from homelessness, not help the victims of it. - January 18, 2019 - Faye Hollins-Moore

Servant Leader Andrea Price Pens Prayer Book

Leadership consultant, Andrea D. Price, wrote over one-hundred prayers in one month to help her grow in her faith and servant leadership. She is now excited to share those prayers with others in her debut book, Everyday Prayers for Servant Leaders. Andrea’s intimate prayers were written... - January 18, 2019 - Andrea D Price

Priscilla Russell Author and Publisher. Atlanta ARTCC's First African American Female Front Line Manager.

Author Priscilla Russell's new book, "In Control on a Wing and a Prayer" is now available on Amazon and Kindle. - January 17, 2019 - Priscilla Russell

"Beasts," a Vegan Book, Goes on Tour; Its Mission? To Bring Compassion Into Everyday Homes.

Ana Levley is a San Diego author who wrote a series to “change the world.” “Beasts: Beginning of the End, Vol I” is a sci-fantasy dystopian novel that sparked controversy and Ana’s career. She hopes to inspire compassion with each person who reads her novel. She... - January 16, 2019 - Ana Levley, Author

Publisher Seeking Reviews for New Autobiography

Escarpment Press is offering free Kindle copies of its new book, "Accidental Artist: Memoirs of a Flawed & Ignorant Traveller" to those interested in reading and reviewing it. - January 09, 2019 - Author Joe Perrone Jr. d/b/a Escarpment Press

Phoenix Quwais is Working on Stultus Nothi

Auteur filmmaker Phoenix Quwais is proud to announce production has begun on his fifth independent feature film, Stultus Nothi; an experimental documentary/drama of the feature-length variety. It is written, directed and produced by Phoenix Quwais himself. It is a follow up to his wildly... - January 07, 2019 - Phoenix Quwais

Angelo Reyes Wins Award in Accolade Global Film Competition

Angelo Reyes, of Reyes Productions, has won a prestigious Award of Merit from The Accolade Global Film Competition. The award was given for Angelo Reyes's exciting short film, Groomed, which tells the story of Maria, a young girl who falls deeply in love and even more deeply into the dark world of... - January 04, 2019 - Reyes Productions

Philanthropist, Producer, Lily Lisa Named Golden Film Awards Goodwill Ambassador

Esteemed Filmmaker honored as “Goodwill Ambassador” at the US Hollywood International Golden Film Awards. - December 29, 2018 - Lily Lisa

New York Native Award Winning Sculptor/Product Designer Mark Weisbeck Featured in New Mystery Novel by International Book Award Author Deborah Stevens

International award winning sculptor-modern product designer Mark Weisbeck's 14k solid gold pen tray "Goldenwave" was recently featured in a new mystery novel by International Book Award author Deborah Stevens. Her book is titled, "The Holy Predator." The Goldenwave pen tray sells for $5000.00. - December 29, 2018 - Weisbeck Design

Renowned "Dog Artist" Skip Hartzell Exhibiting at Art Palm Beach January 16-20, 2019

The artist is showcasing his beloved canine charcoal drawings, oil paintings, works on paper and four-legged sculptures for both art lovers and dog lovers to enjoy at the 22nd Edition of Art Palm Beach during Palm Beach Art Week. - December 26, 2018 - Miami Art Scene™

Sarah Abdulaziz, First Woman in the History of Saudi Arabia to Present a TV Talent Show

Sarah Abdulaziz, famous Saudi Arabian TV Presenter in KSA, UAE and International Model, makes history being the first woman to present a Singer Talent show in Saudi Arabia: Saudi Star: www.shashatcom.sa - December 24, 2018 - Sarah Abdulaziz

Nadya Sudjaja and KT Productions Team Up for a Holiday Album

Nadya Sudjaja and Jon Lindley of KT Productions wraps up 2018 with a timely release, "Christmas in Our Hearts." This Philippine yuletide favorite is a composition by Jose Mari Chan. - December 24, 2018 - Nâdya

2018 - a Year in Review with Tyrone DuBose

2018 served as a year of many accomplishments for Tyrone DuBose, a multitalented man of valor, best known for his distinguishing baritone voice from national commercials and radio; this year included numerous celebrity sightings of “the man with the voice” that has allowed fans to place... - December 21, 2018 - Tyrone DuBose

Singer/Songwriter Steven Gilbert Returns to the Music Scene with Two New Songs, Three Albums, and a Tour

One day after releasing his latest single, “I’m Far Too Good (at Breaking My Own Heart),” singer/songwriter Steven Gilbert performed at an invitation-only event in the Atlanta suburb of Marietta, Georgia after a two-year hiatus from the stage. The performance, entitled... - December 21, 2018 - Steven Gilbert Music

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