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Ballet Arts of Austin Welcomes Students Aged 3 to Adult for Inaugural Year of Superb Classical Ballet Training
Ballet Arts of Austin is a new ballet academy on West Anderson Lane in Austin, Texas. Founded by Lori Bodine Benold, formerly of San Francisco Ballet, the school opened its doors in April 2016. Professional faculty provide all students with a strong foundation in Russian-based classical ballet technique and artistry. Ballet Arts will host an Open House on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. - September 09, 2016 - Ballet Arts of Austin
New Catholic University Aims to Renew Culture of Beauty
Pontifex University opens inaugural enrollment for its affordable and innovative Masters of Sacred Arts degree. - September 08, 2016 - Pontifex University
Et Cultura to Host "Array" Event to Announce Art, Music, Film and Interactive Festival Participants
Art, music, and film festival, Et Cultura, to take place in downtown St. Petersburg in November 2016, will announce some of the artists in its lineup at “Array” event on September 16, 2016. - September 08, 2016 - Et Cultura
Rappellers Go “Over The Edge” in Support of The Heights Foundation
Eighty people can check rappelling down 19 stories off their bucket lists this fall. The fundraiser, benefiting The Heights Foundation and The Heights Center, will take place Saturday and Sunday, November 12 & 13 at The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village. Participants are asked to raise... - September 03, 2016 - The Heights Foundation
MasterPeace Organizes Painting 30 Walls Simultaneously on Peace Day, Marking It One of the Biggest Art Projects of Its Kind
MasterPeace Gives a Powerful Peace Statement Transforming Walls of Separation in 30 Cities Into Walls of Connection in Celebration of the International Day of Peace, September 21, 2016 - September 01, 2016 - MasterPeace
Racing to Give Metro Atlantans a Place to Lay Their Heads: "Race for Rest" Bed Race Benefits Recently Homeless
The Furniture Bank of Metro Atlanta recycles donated furniture by giving it to individuals and families coming out of homelessness and fleeing domestic violence as well as countless others struggling to make ends meet. On Saturday, September 17, the "Race for Rest" 5K and Bed Race will take place at Atlantic Station, serving to raise awareness of and funds to support the Furniture Bank and its mission to make houses of homes. - August 31, 2016 - Furniture Bank of Metro Atlanta
New Gynecological Exam Table Provides Relief for Expectant Women in Rural Nicaragua
Donation from Dr. Vanessa Jones improves patient and physician experience. - August 28, 2016 - Comunidad Connect
Cleveland Gallery Owner Encourages Vandalism
Althea Jones, owner of The Black House Gallery, is inviting the public to come out and "vandalize" her gallery on September 10th and 11th from 10am to 2pm as part of an event titled Spray Days. During Spray Days, participants are encouraged to bring spray paint and leave their marks on... - August 25, 2016 - The Black House Gallery
California Surf Museum to Honor Surfing Legend Nat Young at 9th Annual Gala Fundraiser
A world-class surf celebration is in the works for the California Surf Museum (CSM) as it celebrates its 30th year in business. The museum will hold its 9th Anniversary Gala Fundraiser honoring Nat Young from Sydney, Australia, winner of the ’66 World Surfing Championships at Ocean Beach, San... - August 21, 2016 - California Surf Museum
Reel Sisters Announces Centric/Reel Sisters Awards with "First Look" Options for Women Filmmakers
Reel Sisters of the Diaspora Film Festival & Lecture Series is proud to announce two new awards that will be presented by Centric and offer opportunities for women filmmakers to have their work aired on Centric, a BET Network. Reel Sisters will be held from Oct. 22 to 23, 2016 at LIU Brooklyn. - August 18, 2016 - African Voices Communications, Inc.
Best-Selling Authors Sidney and Nancy Kirkpatrick Named New Editors of Venture Inward Magazine
Longtime friends and champions of the Edgar Cayce work, Sidney and Nancy Kirkpatrick are joining Edgar Cayce’s A.R.E. as the new editors of Venture Inward, A.R.E.’s quarterly magazine. Through Sidney’s articles, readers have joined Edgar Cayce in the search for pirate treasure on Lostman’s River in Florida’s Everglades, explored the sunken remains of the torpedoed cruise liner Lusitania, rediscovered the mysteries of an unaccounted for month in the life of Edgar Cayce, and more. - August 17, 2016 - Edgar Cayce's A.R.E.
NJProghouse Concert Series to Host Mike Keneally & Beer For Dolphins
Mike Keneally & Beer For Dolphins classic trio configuration to play Northeast and Midwest dates for the first time since forming in the 1990s. Mike Keneally has played with Frank Zappa, Steve Vai and many others, in addition to his long-standing solo career. - August 10, 2016 - NJProghouse Progressive Music Series
The Heights Center Hosts Hurricane Party & Rum Drink Competition Sunday, August 21
The Heights Center is hosting a Hurricane Party & Rum Drink Competition on Sunday, August 21 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at The Heights Center, located at 15570 Hagie Drive in Fort Myers. The public is invited to join local bartenders who will compete for the best cocktail. Guests will have the... - August 06, 2016 - The Heights Foundation
Iankovskyi Foundation Has Supported the Families of IDP by Offering Sanative Trips to Their Children
“The childhood is not to be menaced by the war, because the new and growing generation of Ukrainians is our common future, that we should protect with care and attention”, - that is the opinion of the patron of the National Charity Foundation “Initiative for the Future,” Igor Iankovskyi. - August 05, 2016 - Igor Iankovskyi Charity Foundation
JCI Global President Comes to Wilmington for Peace Forum
President Dike to address Jaycees and Wilmingtonians on strategies, solutions. The Wilmington Jaycees are hosting the global president of their parent organization, Junior Chamber International (JCI), on Friday, July 29th at their clubhouse (1309 North Scott Street) for a forum on peacebuilding. - July 19, 2016 - Wilmington Jaycees
Together Empowering Asian Minds (TEAM) Receives $100K from the Hope & Grace Fund to Launch a National Public Awareness Campaign
Together Empowering Asian Minds (TEAM) is pleased to announce the launch of a National Public Awareness campaign on Asian mental health in fall 2016, with $100,000 received from the hope & grace initiative by Philosophy. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, Asian American... - July 17, 2016 - Together Empowering Asian Minds (TEAM)
The James J. Hill Center Selects O’Neill Board Chair, Welcomes Three New Board Members. Organization Strengthens Ties to St. Paul Entrepreneurial Community.
O’Neill, a third generation St. Paul attorney, joined the Board in 2013 and is a partner at the law firm of Larson King where he focuses his practice on professional liability and business service litigation. He is a graduate of St. Olaf College and earned his J.D. at the William Mitchell College of Law. - July 13, 2016 - James J. Hill Center
Atlantic University to Offer a Master of Arts in Transpersonal Psychology
Atlantic University (Atlantic) announced today that they have received approval to change the title of their degree program from Master of Arts (MA) in Transpersonal Studies to Master of Arts (MA) in Transpersonal Psychology, a more widely understood and accepted designation. - July 13, 2016 - Edgar Cayce's A.R.E.
Kristin Vollmer Named Principal of The Harlem Heights Community Charter School
Kristin Vollmer has been named principal of Lee County’s newest tuition-free public charter school. The Harlem Heights Community Charter School, located at The Heights Center, 15570 Hagie Drive in Fort Myers, will serve kids kindergarten through grade 3 beginning in August. Vollmer has more... - July 13, 2016 - The Heights Foundation
The Presentation of the Ukrainian Сinema Has Been Held for the First Time in History of the 51st Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
On July 6, the Head of the Ukrainian state film agency, Mr. Philip Illienko, jointly with philanthropist Mr. Igor Iankovskyi, the founder of the NGO “Initiative for the Future,” held a presentation on contemporary Ukrainian cinema for the first time in the festival’s history. It reunited Ukrainian and international producers, directors, journalists and members of the international festivals' screening committees. - July 12, 2016 - Igor Iankovskyi Charity Foundation
Eastern National Joins Cape Cod National Seashore for 20th Anniversary Celebration of Highland Light Move
Government officials and community members will gather July 12 for a ceremony to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the historic move of the Highland Lighthouse in North Truro, MA. In 1996, the lighthouse was moved 450 feet back to safer ground, thanks to a six-year, grassroots effort by local volunteers to preserve the oldest lighthouse on Cape Cod. - July 10, 2016 - Eastern National
Cape Fear Aesthetics Med Spa Launches Online Skincare Dispensary Through Regimen Pro
Doctor Prescribed Premium Products Now Available for Home Delivery - July 09, 2016 - Fayetteville Plastic Surgery Specialists
Igor Iankovskyi Has Announced the Winners of IVth National Children’s Drawing Contest "Ukraine: the Way to Peace!"
The Ukrainian House has accommodated the solemn prize-awarding ceremony of the IVth National children’s drawing contest, conducted by the Igor Iankovskyi charity foundation “Initiative for the Future” for the fourth year in a row. - July 08, 2016 - Igor Iankovskyi Charity Foundation
Brian Boru Pilgrimage Launched by O’Brien Clan
The O’Brien Clan Foundation recently completed its inaugural pilgrimage to Ireland and followed the historic journey of Brian Boru, the country’s High King over 1,000 years ago. In April, members of the Clan Foundation conducted in an eight-day guided tour across Ireland’s... - July 01, 2016 - O'Brien Clan Foundation
Reception & Talk for Night with Juror Sean Corcoran
Night Exhibition and Events - Exhibition: June 17 – July 23, 2016 Free, Public Welcome; Artist Talks: July 1, 5:30-6:00 Free, Public Welcome; Reception: July 1, 6:00-9:00 Free, Public Welcome - June 25, 2016 - The Center for Fine Art Photography
The Fuji Declaration Announces Historic International Alliance for a Thriving World
The Fuji Declaration announces open signatory campaign for supporting the ignition of the divine spark for a thriving world. - June 25, 2016 - The Fuji Declaration
International Academic and Community Development Institutions Discuss Health Disparity in Nicaragua
Comunidad Connect, Emory University’s Social Enterprise @ Gozuieta, and other academic partners map out preventative health strategies. - June 22, 2016 - Comunidad Connect
Spotlight Artists Shine Bright in Solo Art Exhibitions
The International Gallery of the Arts (IGOA) hosted a special art exhibition this month. They gave two incredible artists the ability to shine in their own solo art exhibition. The exhibition was divided into two categories: Category One, 2D & Conceptual Art and Category Two, 3D Art &... - June 21, 2016 - International Gallery Of The Arts- IGOA
International Artists Deliver an Amazing Art Exhibition..
The International Gallery of the Arts (IGOA) was honoured to host this month's “All Scapes” online art exhibition. The exhibition featured various depictions of scenery, from monuments to landscapes, seascapes and more. They received an amazing collection of art from very talented... - June 21, 2016 - International Gallery Of The Arts- IGOA
Music for Veterans Program Connects Veterans from Around the World Through Music
Kickstarter project brings together Veterans from around the globe who write and play music through a compilation album called "Back Home: A Veterans Album." This album will showcase these Veterans, some incredible musicians, who are contributing their music to help expand the great work og the Music for Veterans program. - June 19, 2016 - Music for Veterans
Young Ukrainian Directors Summed Up Their Work on the 69th Cannes Film Festival
The Café L’Etage hosted the informal meeting of the young Ukrainian directors who took part in the 69th Cannes Film Festival with the founder of the NGO "Initiative for the Future,” Igor Iankovskyi, who financed their journey to the Côte d’Azur, and the Head of the Ukrainian State Film Agency, Philip Illienko. - June 18, 2016 - Igor Iankovskyi Charity Foundation
"Dharma Delight," a Visionary Post Pop Comic Guide to Buddhism and Zen
Part graphic guide, part personal testimony, part art book, "Dharma "Delight illustrates how seeking the path of compassion and acceptance can be as zany and exuberant as it is profound. It is a happy exploration of Buddhist Enlightenment - what it is, where to seek it - and how to recognize the perfection in ourselves. - June 16, 2016 - Soji Zen Center
Eta Nu Sigma Brooklyn & Queens Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated in Partnership with the Bedford YMCA Presents Swim1922 /Water Palooza
The USA Swimming Foundation raises funds to support programs that save lives and build champions in the pool and in life. USA Swimming Foundation works to increase swim participation and decrease drowning rates in the community. - June 08, 2016 - Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated
Junior Woman’s Club of Raleigh Partners with GiGi’s Playhouse
President, Maegan Spontak Selects GiGi’s Playhouse as the Club’s Focus Partner for 2016-2017. - June 07, 2016 - Junior Woman's Club of Raleigh
Miami to Host Afrikin Fest in November
Innovation and commerce are focal points for weekend-long festival celebrating Africa and the African diaspora. - June 06, 2016 - AFRIKIN®
Igor Iankovskyi Has Announced the Winners of the Short-Films Contest "Ukraine: the Way to Peace!"
The BEL ÉTAGE concert hall in 2016 has accommodated the solemn prize-awarding ceremony for the winners of the short-films contest: "Ukraine: the Way to Peace!" The initiative of the contest belongs to the philanthropist Igor Iankovskyi, whereas the organizing committee is presided by the young Ukrainian director Nikon Romanchenko. - June 03, 2016 - Igor Iankovskyi Charity Foundation
Igor Iankovskyi Met with Jamala to Congratulate Her with the Victory in the Eurovision Song Contest
On the eve of the day, commemorating the anniversary of the Crimean tatar genocide, Igor Iankovskyi, philanthropist and founder of the charitable foundation The Initiative for the Future met with Jamala, the Ukrainian winner of the Eurovision. - June 03, 2016 - Igor Iankovskyi Charity Foundation
Dying to Be Free - The Compelling New Book Written by the Child of a Catholic Priest
After an unexpected accident and near-death experience, Hannah Robinson found herself radically transforming her life, while a remarkable new insight altered her relationship with her father; a practising Catholic priest. - May 30, 2016 - Hannah Robinson
Temecula California Troop 301: Three Achieve Scouting’s Highest Honor
Three local scouts: Richard Austin LaFleur, Gino Piccino, and Zac Skinner will be recognized at an invitation only Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony held at Harveston Lake House in Temecula, CA on Thursday May 26 at 5:00 pm PDT. The presenting speakers and color guard are past and present leaders... - May 26, 2016 - Boy Scouts of America Troop 301 Tahquitz Council
The American Horticultural Society (AHS) is Pleased to Announce the Distinguished Recipients of the Society’s 2016 Great American Gardeners Awards
Among this year’s winners is John G. Fairey, Regents Professor (retired) in the Department of Architecture at Texas A&M University and founder of Peckerwood Garden in Hempstead, Texas, who is receiving the AHS’s highest honor, the Liberty Hyde Bailey Award, for his many important contributions to horticulture. Each winner has contributed significantly to fields such as plant research, garden communication, landscape design, youth gardening, floral design, and teaching. - May 26, 2016 - American Horticultural Society
Countdown to Solstice 28-Day Online Meditation & Mindfulness Challenge for New & Experienced Meditators
Each day participants will receive an email reminder with audio links to guided meditations led by experts, plus a forum to ask questions, chat with other participants, and get personal feedback from meditation teachers. Meditators can do the simple 10-20 minute meditation and mindfulness techniques at any time of day in the comfort of their own homes and can participate from anywhere on the planet. - May 24, 2016 - Sage Institute of Taos
Headphones on the Past: Conference on Heritage Sites to Feature the Archaeology of Sound as Bridge That Connects Cultures, Time and Space
Heritage interpreters, curators and site managers from around the world will meet on the Mediterranean island of Malta to explore new ways of fostering visitor engagement and appropriate appreciation for the built heritage of antiquity at an international conference on Interpretation and Presentation of Heritage Sites. Planned for 25-28th of May 2017, the event will feature an introduction to new multi-disciplinary research in the field of Archaeoacoustics. - May 16, 2016 - The OTS Foundation
IGOA's Abstract Art Contest Yields Great Results
The International Gallery of the Arts (IGOA) had the great honour of hosting this month's Abstract Art Exhibition. They received a stunning collection of unique artistry from very talented artists worldwide. IGOA was very pleased with the diverse selection of artwork received and are extremely... - May 16, 2016 - International Gallery Of The Arts- IGOA
West Coast Chinese Christian Conference Announces 2016 Winter Conference
Rev. Walter Lau and Rev. Gordon Sau Wah Siu to Speak for WCCCC at Mount Hermon - May 15, 2016 - West Coast Chinese Christian Conference
Connecticut Concert Ballet Presents Spring Performance
From Fairytale characters to examining Life Forces around us, Connecticut Concert Ballet’s spring showcase really moves. - May 11, 2016 - Connecticut Concert Ballet
Sow for Love Seeks Volunteers for Haiti Mission
Sow for Love, a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to serve impoverished women in Haiti, is in need of volunteers to sew and help make hygiene kits that will be sent to hundreds of girls and women in August. Sow for Love, which is based in Lesage, W.Va., is partnering with International... - April 30, 2016 - Sow For Love
Eliot Dudik Opens Dual Exhibitions
Photographer Eliot Dudik | Still Lives | Broken Land Exhibition: May 6 – June 25, 2016 Free, Public Welcome Artist Talk: June 3, 5:30-6:30 Free, Public Welcome Reception June 3, 6:30-9:00 Free, Public Welcome - April 28, 2016 - The Center for Fine Art Photography
Transitional Landscapes with Juror Natasha Egan Opening Day
Transitional Landscapes Exhibition and Events; Exhibition: May 6 – June 10, 2016 Free, Public Welcome Artist Talk: May 6, 5:30-6:30 Free, Public Welcome Reception May 6, 6:30-9:00 Free, Public Welcome - April 28, 2016 - The Center for Fine Art Photography
The Heights Foundation Expands Culinary Training and Job Placement Program
The Heights Foundation is expanding their culinary training and job placement program. The 14 week program, currently in place at The Heights Center will expand to include the Grace Church campuses in Cape Coral and Fort Myers in May. - April 27, 2016 - The Heights Foundation
Quaker State to Chime in on Migration Crisis: Worldwide Rally
Students, refugees and activists will gather in Philadelphia to bring awareness to the escalating humanitarian crisis in the Middle East and the Caucasus. The rally will take place on Saturday, May 14, 2016 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm across from the Liberty Bell at People’s Plaza, 5th and Market Streets, Philadelphia, Pa. - April 22, 2016 - Refuge Now North America