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2014 Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival

The 2014 Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival will highlight Japanese American culture and foods. - April 08, 2014 - Sakura Matsuri Inc.

Crowdsourcing Initiative Launched by Eastern National for Book Profiling the Signers of the Declaration of Independence

Eastern National is proud to announce a new crowdsourcing initiative through the popular website Kickstarter.com, to fund a new edition of the only National Park Service publication that profiles the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence. If the project is fully funded, Eastern National... - April 05, 2014 - Eastern National

Broadway Artists Connection OPEN MIC & Mingle

Sometimes it’s not what you know, but who you know. And with the entertainment industry, that saying can definitely prove true, as indicated by the glowing success of the Broadway Artists Connection and their social events. The next highlight of BAC’s upcoming event series will take... - April 03, 2014 - Broadway Artists Connection

City Leaders on Record: Blacks Are Endangered Species – Youth Rally Planned

Rochester Pastors are raising their voices against abortion in an effort to alert the Black and Hispanic communities to the reality that they have become an endangered species. An educational Youth Rally is planned for April 16. - April 02, 2014 - AmINotAChild

The Heights Foundation Receives Donation for Performing Arts Hall Sound Equipment

Georganne and Cliff Williams have made a $25,000 donation to The Heights Foundation to purchase sound equipment for the performing arts hall at The Heights Center. “The Heights Center is available to residents of the neighborhood, as well as the broad community for dance, drama, and music... - April 01, 2014 - The Heights Foundation

YPW Camps Offer More Than Twenty Unique Youth Summer Workshops

Camp options in Spanish, Mandarin, art, science and technology offer stimulating 2014 summer camp experience for youth in Austin, Texas. - March 29, 2014 - Young Peoples Workshops

Lee Daniels – Director, Producer & Philadelphia Native – to Receive Artistic Excellence Award at the 2014 Arts & Business Council Awards Celebration

Director & Producer Lee Daniels will receive the Anne d’Harnoncourt Award for Artistic Excellence at the May 13 Arts & Business Council Award Celebration. - March 28, 2014 - Arts & Business Council of Greater Philadelphia

Kilnopening.edu 2014: California Ceramic Academia April 12, 2014 – June 1, 2014

The American Museum of Ceramic Art presents Kilnopening.edu 2014, a biennial exhibition featuring ceramic work from California college/university professors and students throughout California. Three supporting exhibitions also on view - Palm Prints: Jamie Bardsley, Emerging Artists: High School Exhibition, and Big Fish Small Pot: Sixth International Small Teapot Competition. Programing during exhibition includes a lecture on May 10, 7:00pm by Tanya Batura and Free Family Day on May 24, 1-4pm. - March 26, 2014 - American Museum of Ceramic Art

Melodia Women’s Choir of NYC Presents “The Poet’s Song”

Celebrating Shakespeare 450 and great poetry set to great music and the World Premiere of “Full Fathom Five” composed by Errollyn Wallen. - March 22, 2014 - Melodia Women's Choir of NYC

SPI Study Abroad Announces April 15, 2014 Application Deadline for Summer High School Immersion Programs

Leading high school study abroad provider announced the final application deadline for its summer language immersion and global leadership programs. - March 22, 2014 - SPI Study Abroad

Mama Foundation for the Arts Presents ALIVE! A Musical Celebration of a Generation

The new musical ALIVE! features a company of performers age 55 and over, with a unique blend of gospel, jazz, R&B and pop music. ALIVE! runs March 8, 2014 through June 14, 2014 at the Dempsey Theater, located at 127 W 127th Street in Harlem, NYC. - March 20, 2014 - Mama Foundation for the Arts

The Heights Foundation Receives $24,000 Grant from Local Rotarians

Six local Rotary Clubs teamed up to donate $24,000 to The Heights Foundation to purchase industrial kitchen equipment for The Heights Culinary Center. The Rotary Clubs of Sanibel-Captiva, Fort Myers, Fort Myers South, Estero, Bonita Springs Sunrise and Fort Myers Sunrise each contributed $2,200 and the Rotary District 6960 provided matching funds. - March 18, 2014 - The Heights Foundation

SPI Study Abroad Announces Extended Application Deadline for Summer High School Immersion Programs

Leading high school study abroad provider enters extended application deadline period for its summer language immersion and global leadership programs - March 15, 2014 - SPI Study Abroad

A’ International Interior Design Awards 2014 – Call for Nominations

The World’s most outstanding interior design work will be recognized at the 4th Annual International A’ Interior Design Awards. - March 14, 2014 - A' Design Award & Competition

Ice Cycle is a Project to Return an Iceberg to Greenland Cube by Cube. It is Launching on Rocket Hub.

Ice Cycle is an enterprise designed by Robert Welkie to respond to one of the most immediate and dramatic catastrophes associated with global climate change, the melting of the Greenland ice sheet, the once vast inland ice or Sermersuag that at one point covered 80% of Greenland. The first phase of Ice Cycle has launched as a Fractured Atlas fiscally sponsored project on the crowd funding platform RocketHub. http://www.rockethub.com/projects/39846-ice-cycle . - March 14, 2014 - Ice Cycle

Kathryn Kelly Inducted Into Bishop Verot Catholic High School Alumni Hall of Fame

Kathryn Kelly, President and CEO of The Heights Foundation was recently inducted into The Bishop Verot Catholic High School Alumni Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame honors graduates of Bishop Verot who are academically accomplished scholars, spiritual and faith-based people and leaders committed to... - March 14, 2014 - The Heights Foundation

Inaugural Dream Big Benefit Award Show, Central Florida's Got Talent, Showcasing Florida's Rising Stars while Enriching Lives of Children with Special Needs

Dream Big is auditioning Florida's most promising performers on May 17th at the Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando for it's inaugural Central Florida's Got Talent Benefit Show. Audition, Learn about their Mission, Attend the Event and help raise awareness and funding for Central Florida families and their children with varying exceptionalities. - March 10, 2014 - Dream Big, Inc.

Charlie Ingram Elected Chairman of the Board of The Heights Foundation and The Heights Center

Charlie Ingram was elected Chairman of the Board of The Heights Foundation and The Heights Center. - March 08, 2014 - The Heights Foundation

National Parks Photos Sought

Eastern National is seeking submissions of photographs of all 401 national park sites in America. These images will be used in a variety of projects including a special Passport To Your National Parks publication that will showcase the beauty and history found in each of America’s... - March 08, 2014 - Eastern National

The Faram Research Foundation Discovers a 26,000+ Year Old Science Which is Destined to Change History

Touted to change world history forever, the ancient science named "Geoglyphology", by The Faram Research Foundation, will revolutionize Archaeology. - March 07, 2014 - The Faram Foundation

The Heights Center Presents Nashville Songwriters on Stage March 25

The Heights Center presents Nashville Songwriters on Stage Tuesday, March 25 at the Center, 15570 Hagie Drive in Fort Myers. Three highly accomplished hit songwriters will perform their popular compositions and tell the stories behind them. The evening will feature the famous Gordon Kennedy (Change... - March 07, 2014 - The Heights Foundation

The Arts and Business Council of Greater Philadelphia Announces 2014 Award Honorees

The 29th annual Awards Celebration honors exceptional volunteers from ABC programs, leadership and innovation within the arts and cultural community, distinction in the for-profit creative sector, and unique partnerships formed between the business and arts communities. - March 06, 2014 - Arts & Business Council of Greater Philadelphia

More Than 10,000 Women Will March Through London to Call for an End to Violence Against Women

• Europe’s biggest march for women • Taking place on International Women’s Day – 8 March 2014 • 10,000 women marched last year and even more expected on Saturday • Central London route: Oxford St, Piccadilly Circus, ending in Trafalgar Square • 7th annual Million Women Rise March • Calling for an end to all forms of violence against women - March 06, 2014 - Million Women Rise

You Don’t Have to be Rich to Help the Needy Thanks to the Unique "Sorry" System of the Heredem Service

A unique Internet service fulfilling dreams for everyone. - March 05, 2014 - Heredem Ltd

Waukegan Arts District Announces 2014 Lakefront Concert Series: "Summer Saturdays" Series Delivers Affordable Outdoor Arts and Entertainment for All Ages

How to unplug and spend more quality time with family and friends this summer? The 2014 Summer Saturdays lakefront concert season (FB: WAUKSummerSAT) brings a variety of musical talent to Stiner Pavilion - Lake County’s only outdoor performance venue situated on Lake Michigan. - March 05, 2014 - Waukegan Arts District

SPI Study Abroad’s Final Application Deadline is March 1, 2014

Leading high school study abroad provider has a fast-approaching deadline for its summer study abroad and global leadership programs - March 01, 2014 - SPI Study Abroad

Fair & Square Imports Hosts Nonprofit Fair Trade Oriental Rug Event One Weekend Only, March 20-23, 2014

Fair & Square Imports, located in downtown McKinney, is hosting its annual Nonprofit Rug Event for one weekend only: March 20-23, 2014. - February 26, 2014 - Fair & Square Imports

DancEnlight Presents "Zen Landscape"

DancEnlight, a professional modern dance company, is proud to present the world premiere of "Zen Landscape" in the Hartford, CT area. Two performances will be held in the Hubbard Music Hall at the Loomis Chaffee School, 4 Batchelder Road, Windsor, on Saturday March 22th at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday March 23th, 2013 at 2:00 p.m - February 26, 2014 - Connecticut Concert Ballet

Art & Business Council Partners with IBM and The Wharton School to Train Emerging Leaders from the Arts, Culture and Creative Sector

The Arts & Business Council of Greater Philadelphia, in partnership with IBM and The Wharton School, introduces a new leadership program focused on developing the Philadelphia region's next generation of creative sector leaders. - February 24, 2014 - Arts & Business Council of Greater Philadelphia

Jazz Vocalist Kevin Mahogany to Headline Concert to Benefit The Foundation for the Developmentally Disabled

Acclaimed vocalist Kevin Mahogany will headline this spring’s “Alive in the World” Concert benefiting The Foundation for The Developmentally Disabled. The concert and auction event is presented by the Trust for the Advancement of Responsible Artists (TARA) and will be held at... - February 19, 2014 - Trust for the Advancement of Responsible Artists (TARA)

SPI Study Abroad Announces Exciting Travel and Cultural Excursions for Italian Language Immersion Program

Leading high school study abroad provider announced a variety of excursions included in their summer study abroad program in Italy. - February 15, 2014 - SPI Study Abroad

Ausar Auset Society Washington, DC to Enstool New Queen Mother

The “Celebrating the Tradition of African Queens” ceremony and celebration for the enstoolment of Hem Shekhem Sanekhem Nerta EnKamit as an Ur Aua-t (Queen Mother) in the Washington, DC Hesp (region). The Kings and Queen Mothers of Ausar Auset International have many responsibilities some of which include for providing oversight and support for the spiritual needs and programs for members and families. - February 13, 2014 - Ausar Auset Society - Washington, D.C.

Seminar Will Provide Law Students and Graduates with Strategies and Competitive Edge

Chabad of Southside is proud to announce a seminar for law students and legal professionals featuring three Florida Coastal School of Law Graduates who will provide strategies for navigating law school and the difficult job market on Saturday Night Feb. 22nd 8pm at Chabad. - February 12, 2014 - Chabad Lubavitch of Southside, Inc.

SPI Study Abroad Announces March 1, 2014 Application Deadline for Summer High School Immersion Programs

Leading high school study abroad provider announced its application deadline of March 1, 2014 for its summer language immersion and global leadership programs. - February 12, 2014 - SPI Study Abroad

California Central Coast High School Music Students to Spend a Day in the Life of a Professional Composer

High school music students in the greater Monterey and Santa Cruz, CA areas are in for a treat on Saturday, March 1st, 2014: the opportunity to spend a day learning and collaborating in pre-professional workshops with working composers. This all-day workshop event, put on by youth music nonprofit Composers and Schools in Concert (CSIC), is free for high school students. - February 11, 2014 - Composers and Schools in Concert

The Cuban American Phototheque of Miami Presents Ivan Canas' Artist Talk Next Saturday February 15 at 7 PM with Ileana Fuentes and Willy Castellanos

Ileana Fuentes and Willy Castellanos will be talking with artist Ivan Cañas providing diverse viewpoints about the photographer’s work and his role in the Cuban Art made in and outside the island. The photographer will be available to answer the public questions and share his memories with the audience. - February 08, 2014 - Cuban American Phototheque Foundation

SPI Study Abroad Offers Exciting Travel Extensions for Their High School Study Abroad Programs

Leading provider of quality summer immersion programs for high school students offers extensions in Paris and Madrid for their 2014 programs. - February 01, 2014 - SPI Study Abroad

Chinese Import-Export Guru to Hold Free Online Seminar on Building Profitable Business

Businessman and longtime China-hand Tom Galey will also discuss why the Chinese credit crisis isn’t a crisis at all, the top five mistakes import-export businesses must avoid and his new book "Making the China Connection." - February 01, 2014 - Sinomedia International Group

Sheldrake Environmental Center Wants All to Know There's Lots Happening in Nature in Winter

While it may look quiet out there, there's lots happening in nature, and Sheldrake has programs designed to help explore, even during the wintry months. - January 30, 2014 - Sheldrake Environmental Center

SPI Italy Study Abroad Students Take Part in Historic Event in Siena

High school students participating on SPI’s Siena, Italy study abroad program get to experience a major event in Italian history and culture: Il Palio di Siena - January 25, 2014 - SPI Study Abroad

Seminole Tribe of Florida - Native Learning Center is Awarded Training and Technical Assistance Funding from HUD

Seminole Tribe of Florida Native Learning Center (NLC) was named the only Tribe authorized to receive a cooperative agreement award from HUD. - January 24, 2014 - Native Learning Center

"Bones" Hitting Into Hong Kong Again - Largest International Trombonists Join SliderAsia for History

A historical number of international professional trombonists from the United States and Europe will travel into Hong Kong for SliderAsia Trombone Festival this summer. Trombone enthusiasts of all levels from everywhere in Asia will enjoy a week of intense music exchanges and share the rare and... - January 21, 2014 - SliderAsia Trombone Festival

Poetry Teachers NYC Launches February Poetry Workshop Series at The Bowery Poetry Club

From Page to Stage: Affordable weekly poetry workshops and reading. Feb. 2 to Feb. 24 in Manhattan. - January 16, 2014 - Poetry Teachers NYC

Black and Hispanic Communities on Fast Tract Toward Extinction: Leaders Alarmed

In as little as 68 years the Black community in Rochester will be half of what it is today. The Am I Not a Child media campaign is hard-hitting televised messaging designed by members of the Black community to sound the alarm among the Black and Hispanic communities. - January 15, 2014 - AmINotAChild

Cool Science to Host Mini Fruitcake Toss at Manitou Art Center

The 2014 event uses tiny fruitcakes to inspire future Fruitcake Flinging Engineers. - January 11, 2014 - Cool Science

Announcing the Seminole Tribe of Florida Native Learning Center's Training for Building Sustainable Communities in Indian Country in Green Bay, WI

The Native Learning Center (NLC), a Seminole Tribe of Florida program dedicated to the development of cultural and quality of life skills for all Native and Indigenous people, is pleased to present its Training for Building Sustainable Communities in Indian Country hosted by the Radisson Hotel... - January 10, 2014 - Native Learning Center

Jews of Ponte Vedra/Jacksonville Beaches Address Relevance of Judaism in Modern Society

The Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI) will present To Be a Jew in the Free World: Jewish Identity Through the Lens of Modern History the institute’s new six-session Winter 2014 course that will begin during the week of February 5th. Rabbi Nochum Kurinsky of Chabad @ the Beaches will... - January 08, 2014 - Chabad @ the Beches

Recent Headlines Within Cultural Institutions

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