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Artlightenment Festival Announces Call for Artist Submissions
Artlightenment takes place in November at the Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville and organizers have just announced the call for visual art and films. - August 08, 2015 - Artlightenment
49th Annual SF Ratha Yatra - Festival of the Chariots and Parade
Sunday, August 23rd, 2015, 11am at Golden Gate Park. Free Event, All are invited. - August 02, 2015 - ISKCON Berkeley
Save Our Cemeteries Announces Annual Fundraising Soirée
2015 Soirée De La Société Internationale to Benefit Cemetery Preservation & Restoration Projects - August 01, 2015 - Save Our Cemeteries
Downton Abbey Comes to the Wolcott House
Fans of “Downton Abby” won’t want to miss the newest exhibit at the Wolcott Heritage Center. The exhibit, based on the popular PBS series, displays original gowns and decorative art from 1900 through the “Roaring 20’s.” Featured are a selection of gowns ranging... - July 29, 2015 - Maumee Valley Historical Society
Custer Institute to Host a Program "Billions in Spanish Gold Off Florida's Beaches" Sponsored by the National Foundation for Marine Sciences
The National Foundation for Marine Sciences, has announced today that it will be co-sponsoring a lecture entitled “Billions in Spanish Gold off Florida's Beaches” at the Custer Institute on Main Bayview Rd. Southold, NY. The program will take place Saturday October 8 at 7pm. The... - July 27, 2015 - Custer Institute, Inc.
Artlightenment Festival Dates Extended in Response to Artist’s Request
Artlightenment takes place in November at the Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville. This year’s festival is now extended to allow more time for visual artists. - July 19, 2015 - Artlightenment
Atlanta Symphony Associates Announce 2015 – 2016 Board of Directors
The Atlanta Symphony Associates (ASA), the all-volunteer guild of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO), today announces its Board of Directors for the 2015 – 2016 season. The new slate of leaders, joining Camille Kesler as President for the second year in a row, is committed to continuing the... - July 16, 2015 - Atlanta Symphony Associates
Southern African Community USA to Hold Reunion Weekend 2015
Southern African Community USA (SACU) will be hosting its third annual Southern African Reunion weekend from August 28th to August 29th in the Washington D.C. Metro area. Southern African Reunion began in 2013 with the aim of getting Southern Africans and friends of Southern Africa to come... - July 11, 2015 - Southern African Community USA (SACU)
Save Our Cemeteries Undertakes "Open Tombs" Project at Lafayette Cemetery No. 2
Non-profit Combats Recent Vandalism at New Orleans’ Historic Central City Cemetery. - July 10, 2015 - Save Our Cemeteries
The Heights Foundation Seeks Donations and Volunteers for School Supply Outreach
The Heights Foundation/The Heights Center is seeking individuals, businesses, churches and organizations to provide school supplies and volunteer for The Heights Center’s annual outreach program. The August 15 event will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at The Heights Center and... - July 03, 2015 - The Heights Foundation
Jon Armstrong Jazz Orchestra, an Ensemble Linked to LA's Burgeoning Jazz Scene, Are Set to Release Cinematic Music Video
Twenty two piece ensemble, Jon Armstrong Jazz Orchestra will release their first music video. “The gifted Los Angeles tenor saxophonist,” (The Sydney Morning Herald) teamed up with Los Angeles based multimedia company Producciones Con Sal to produce and direct the music video for... - July 01, 2015 - Producciones Con Sal
Art Takes Flight with the New Butterfly MOVA® Globe
MOVA International’s all-new Butterfly MOVA Globe fuses decorative art and motion together for the décor and gift market. - June 30, 2015 - MOVA International
NJProghouse Announces a Special Acoustic Evening of Progressive Folk Music
The NJProghouse Progressive Music Series is proud to present a four-band showcase of progressive folk music at Roxy & Dukes Roadhouse at 745 Bound Brook Road in Dunellen, NJ. on July 18, 2015, at 7:00 p.m., featuring some of the finest performers on the local music scene. Ray Weston of the... - June 28, 2015 - NJProghouse Progressive Music Series
Eastern National Releases "Guidebook to American Values and Our National Parks"
Eastern National is pleased to announce the release of a new publication, "Guidebook to American Values and Our National Parks." The book is the first to detail how national parks are expressions of America’s values. As it prepares to celebrate its centennial in 2016, the National... - June 24, 2015 - Eastern National
The Heights Center Announces New Arts Classes for Children and Adults
The Heights Center announces new visual and performing arts classes for children and adults. Classes in acrobatics, ballet, hip hop, keyboard, chorus and art will begin in September and will take place at the 14,000 square foot community center conveniently located between US 41 and McGregor... - June 17, 2015 - The Heights Foundation
Celebrating the Newly Renovated Play Areas for Children Ages 1- 5 at Ruben F. Salazar Park in East Los Angeles
Families in the community of East Los Angeles will be celebrating the newly renovated Tot Lot areas of Salazar Park on June 20th. The newly renovated Tot areas and nature discovery trail are specifically designed for children between the ages of one to five and their caregivers, and include new... - June 16, 2015 - Amigos de los Rios
Eastern National Releases Exclusive Product Line Commemorating the National Park Service Centennial in 2016
Eastern National is proud to unveil its National Park Service Centennial Arrowhead Product Line, available for sale to National Park Service (NPS) Employees, NPS Volunteers-In-Parks, and approved partners. The new products showcase the official NPS Centennial logo, complemented by the NPS’s... - June 12, 2015 - Eastern National
National Foundation for Marine Sciences Awards 2015 Seafarer Marine Science Scholarships
The National Foundation for Marine Sciences has announced today that it has awarded the Seafarer Marine Science Scholarships for 2015. The Scholarships have been awarded to graduating high school seniors who will be pursuing careers in marine science and related fields. This year's recipients are... - June 11, 2015 - Custer Institute, Inc.
A.R.E. Camp Dining Hall Burned to Ground: Fundraising Underway to Continue A.R.E. Summer Programs
Early in the morning of Friday, June 5, the A.R.E. Camp Dining Hall in Rural Retreat, VA was completely destroyed by fire. While no one was hurt, the majority of camp supplies were housed in the dining hall, and the hall served as the only kitchen source at A.R.E. Camp. The A.R.E. is reaching out for fundraising assistance to continue camp activities as planned beginning this week. - June 11, 2015 - Edgar Cayce's A.R.E.
Eastern National CEO George Minnucci Honored by the National Park Service
George Minnucci, Eastern National’s Chief Executive Officer was presented with the James V. Murfin Award by the National Park Service on Tuesday. The James V. Murfin Award recognizes an individual who has made a significant and lasting contribution to the partnership between the NPS and... - June 10, 2015 - Eastern National
Save Our Cemeteries Awarded 2015 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
Recognized as a Top Performing Cemetery Tour Operator as Reviewed by Travelers on the World’s Largest Travel Site. - June 06, 2015 - Save Our Cemeteries
The National Foundation for Marine Sciences Announces Receipt of Grant from Seafarer Exploration Corp.
The National Foundation for Marine Sciences has announced today that it has received a significant grant from the Seafarer Exploration Corp (SFRX), a company focused on archaeologically sensitive exploration, research and recovery of historic shipwrecks. The National Foundation for Marine Sciences... - June 04, 2015 - Custer Institute, Inc.
Singapore’s Only Acting School for Adults Holds Flash Sale to Celebrate Second Anniversary
Singapore’s first and only professional acting school, Haque Centre of Acting and Creativity (HCAC), is shaving 50% off all its workshop prices as part of its second anniversary celebrations. According to the founder of the school, Kamil Haque, 32, the discount will enable people who were... - June 04, 2015 - Haque Centre of Acting & Creativity
Junior Woman’s Club of Raleigh Partners with Read & Feed to Provide NC Students with Food for the Mind & Body
Most of us can remember a favorite book growing up that our parents would read to us and then, in time, we would read it to them. This sort of learning at home is critical in a child’s education and the absence of this parent-child interaction can result in reading deficiencies. Returning President, Leslie Ann Jackson, has charged the Junior Woman’s Club of Raleigh with working to close this gap by partnering with Read and Feed during the 2015-2016 year. - June 04, 2015 - Junior Woman's Club of Raleigh
The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute Represents United States at The International Theatre Schools Festival in Warsaw
LSTFI invited to present its production of Red Light Winter by Adam Rapp, directed by Laura Savia. - June 04, 2015 - The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute
Artlightenment Founder Robyn Morshead to Receive 2015 Aesthetics and Dreams Award
Robyn Morshead, founder of Artlightenment to receive the 2015 Aesthetics and Dreams Award in June. - June 04, 2015 - Artlightenment
Upward African Woman Holds Anniversary Benefit in North Hollywood, California
Women coming together to help eradicate poverty through education and restoring hope; Sowing the seeds for future growth. - May 24, 2015 - Upward African Woman
The Heights Foundation and The Heights Center Announce New Board Members
The Heights Foundation and The Heights Center, non-profit organizations that work to build strong, self-sufficient families in the Harlem Heights neighborhood, announced that five new members have been selected to serve on the Board of Directors. The new members are Kim Agypt, Kenny Brewer, Susan... - May 21, 2015 - The Heights Foundation
Flanbwayan, a Nonprofit Serving the Haitian Community in New York is Celebrating Its 10th Year Anniversary
Flanbwayan, a nonprofit serving the Haitian Community in New York is celebrating its 10th year anniversary as an advocate of education for Haitian newcomer immigrant students. - May 19, 2015 - Flanbwayan Haitian Literacy Project
Save Our Cemeteries Announces Annual Cemetery Tour and Seminar
Save Our Cemeteries has announced that registration has officially opened for its annual seminar, being held this year on Saturday, May 30, 2015. The seminar is open to the general public. All proceeds will benefit Save Our Cemeteries in protecting and preserving New Orleans’ historic... - May 15, 2015 - Save Our Cemeteries
Dinner with Churchill Launches O'Connor Institute
Relive Historic White House Dinner Shared by Franklin Roosevelt and Winston Churchill - May 15, 2015 - Sandra Day O'Connor Institute
CreativeBridge Coalition Hosts Third Annual Fundraiser
Mahoning Valley Ohio special needs kids to benefit from afternoon festivities. - May 15, 2015 - Creative Bridge Coalition
American Mesopotamian Organization: US Government Must Not Directly Arm Iraqi Kurds and Sunni Arab Militias with Heavy Weapons
The American Mesopotamian Organization supports the speedy and decisive defeat of the Islamic State; however, arming Mr. Barazani's militia and the Sunni tribes will plunge Iraq backwards into the days of Saddam Hussein's Baathist, clannish reign of terror. - May 06, 2015 - American Mesopotamian Organization
Connecticut Concert Ballet Presents Eclectic Showcase
Connecticut Concert Ballet’s next show presents eclectic repertory and premiere works that highlight classical and contemporary dance technique including classical ballet, contemporary ballet, modern dance and jazz. - May 02, 2015 - Connecticut Concert Ballet
Florida Performers, Central Florida’s Got Talent is Back in Orlando
Be Discovered. Central Florida’s Got Talent is back in Orlando, Florida. Showcase your talent and help raise funds for children and young adults with special needs. Dream Big, Inc. is looking for Florida’s top talented individuals for this inaugural talent award show. - April 23, 2015 - Dream Big, Inc.
Central Florida’s Got Talent – The Dream Big Benefit Award Show
Dream Big, Inc. is looking for Florida’s top talented individuals to rival last year’s contestants. Showcase your talent and help raise funds for children and young adults with special needs. Performers - be Discovered. Central Florida’s Got Talent, in Orlando, Florida. - April 23, 2015 - Dream Big, Inc.
Multi-Grammy Award Nominated Band, Hiroshima Performing in Japantown San Jose an Afternoon with the Band - The Back to the "Beginning" Show
The San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin is hosting a benefit concert featuring Hiroshima on Sunday, May 3rd at 2pm at the San Jose Buddhist Church Annex located at 640 North 5th Street in San Jose. The multi-GRAMMY nominated Hiroshima creates a musical world all its own. The intoxicating mix of traditional Japanese folk music & instruments interwoven with Jazz, R&B, Salsa & more has been a pioneering voice in contemporary music since the 1970’s. - April 23, 2015 - San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin
Indie Bookstore Little Shop of Stories 10th Anniversary Celebration
The downtown Decatur Sq. will be bubbling with activity on May 2nd. A quadruple celebration of the Little Shop of Stories 10th Anniversary, Independent Bookstore Day, Children's Book Week and Free Comic Book Day. Bounce houses, free comics, popsicles, crafts and so much more. - April 20, 2015 - Little Shop of Stories
CascadiaNow! Breaks Fundraising Goal in 7 Hours
CascadiaNow! (CN!) launched its Founding Membership drive on April 8 reaching the original goal of $5,000 in 7 hours, and $10,000 in the first four days. The "CascadiaNow! Founding Membership" Indiegogo campaign ends on midnight, April 30th, and CN! is confident it will at least double the roughly already 166 inaugural members. - April 19, 2015 - CascadiaNow!
Naropa University & Gaiam TV Partner on Free Global Live Stream
Parker J. Palmer, Internationally Acclaimed Speaker, will Deliver Naropa’s 2015 Graduation Speech, which will be live-streamed globally by Gaiam TV as part of an exclusive partnership between the subscription streaming TV service and Naropa University. - April 18, 2015 - Naropa University
Turning Points for Children Prepares for Annual Kids at Heart Gala
Leading social service organization to host fundraiser on April 23 at the Union League of Philadelphia. - April 17, 2015 - Turning Points for Children
Parker J. Palmer to Serve as Naropa University’s 2015 Commencement Speaker
Naropa University today announced that Parker J. Palmer, a world-renowned author and activist known for his work in education and social change, will serve as Naropa’s Commencement speaker. Palmer’s graduation speech, “Living From the Inside Out,” will include teachable moments from Parker’s extraordinary career. Naropa’s graduation will be held at Macky Auditorium in Boulder, Colorado, on May 10th, beginning at 1pm MST. - April 14, 2015 - Naropa University
2015 Miami Photo Salon Partners with Spectrum Art Fair
2015 Miami Photo Salon Festival’s main event – the Salon-, will take place at Spectrum Art Fair Miami next December 2-6 in an important area comprised by several booths. A call for entries is running now for artists & all kind of photographers to participate. - April 13, 2015 - Miami Photo Salon
Chicago Urban Art Retreat Center Presents an International Art Show in North Lawndale
Unique International art show in North Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago. Opening reception April 11 from 1-4. Music, food, art. Enter to win free art by artist from the Netherlands. 1957 S. Spaulding Ave. (2 blocks west of Kedzie pink line stop.) - April 10, 2015 - Chicago Urban Art Retreat Center
LifeWalk Mission International Team Travel to Kenya
Georgia Based LifeWalk Mission International will be traveling to Nairobi, Kenya next week for its first of three scheduled Christian short-term mission trips this year. Executive Director Jerry Warren will be leading the team to work in the outlying areas of Nairobi. Because of the recent... - April 09, 2015 - LifeWalk Mission International
$1 Million Donation Will Expand Health Center at Edgar Cayce’s A.R.E. on 67th Street
Edgar Cayce’s A.R.E. received a $1 million pledge from Cassina “Cassie” Tarsia of Oceanside, Calif., to create the “Tarsia Center,” a transcendent healing center with holistic programs designed to facilitate emotional processing, body-mind-spirit integration, and... - April 09, 2015 - Edgar Cayce's A.R.E.
Naropa University Partners with LEAPNOW
Through Naropa, LEAPNOW offers an alternative first year of college called “LEAPYEAR,” that brings together the best of international experiential learning with a program of contemplative study to prepare students to make the best use of their college careers. - April 04, 2015 - Naropa University
Vietnam Women’s Memorial Secures Its Legacy and Future with Eastern National
Diane Carlson Evans, Founder and President of the Vietnam Women’s Memorial Foundation (VWMF), is pleased to announce exciting advances in the management of programs related to the Vietnam Women’s Memorial. The Foundation’s directors selected Eastern National, an association... - April 02, 2015 - Eastern National
“Blues by the Bay” Presenting Sponsor Announced
The Heights Foundation is pleased to announce Lily & Co. Jewelry Gallery as the Title Sponsor for the Inaugural Blues by the Bay. “Blues by the Bay”, an evening of live music, excellent food and drinks, will be held Tuesday, April 7, 2015 from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the... - April 01, 2015 - The Heights Foundation
The Dream Of Just One Eye - "Songs & Poems" by Kent Welton
Pandit Press has just released a new book: "The Dream Of Just One Eye - Songs & Poems" by Kent Welton "This is a delightful look inside of a prolific songwriter. The work covers social themes, love, angst, beauty, politics and death in nearly two hundred pieces. It is a fun romp... - March 31, 2015 - Pandit Press