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Artist Resource Center Announces Short Films for One Lens Film Festival August 16
The Artist Resource Center today announced the selection of six short films to be showcased in the One Lens Film Festival scheduled Thursday, August 16 at 7 p.m. at the Arclight Cinemas in Sherman Oaks, CA. The One Lens Film Festival is designed to encourage artists to create and use films to... - July 28, 2012 - Artist Resource Center
Local Houston Restaurants Provide Fundraising for Schools and Other Non-Profits
Houston Restaurants are marketing to community groups by offering in restaurant fundraisers to local non-profits like schools, churches, and college groups to help build strong ties and give back using GroupRaise.com. - July 28, 2012 - GroupRaise.com
Eastern National Releases the Civil War 150th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Collection Booklet
The nation was wrought with conflict 150 years ago, while the Union and Confederacy fought epic battles during the American Civil War. Over 600,000 men lost their lives in a struggle that ultimately destroyed the institution of slavery and restored the United States into one nation. Since 2011, the... - July 25, 2012 - Eastern National
A New Booklet Highlighting United States’ World Heritage Areas Published by Eastern National
The year 2012 marks the 40th anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Convention. Some 189 countries have signed on to the Convention making it perhaps the most nearly universal treaty for cultural preservation and... - July 25, 2012 - Eastern National
Eastern National Publishes the Civil War Activity Book
More than 70 National Park Service sites help tell the story of the Civil War, from the opening shots at Fort Sumter to the surrender at Appomattox. To help young people understand this turbulent time in our nation’s history, Eastern National has published the Civil War Activity Book,... - July 25, 2012 - Eastern National
Support Building Bridges Between Americans of All Faiths
Based in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area, Islamic Speaker's Bureau-DFW (ISB-DFW.ORG) is a 501c(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to educate about Islam, Muslims, their traditions, and contributions in the context of America’s history and cultural diversity, while building relations between American Muslims and other groups. Founded in 2011, ISB-DFW achieves its mission through education and community engagement at the grassroots level. - July 24, 2012 - Islamic Speakers Bureau-DFW
Pan African Women's Day 2012 Celebrated in Los Angeles
The All African People's Revolutionary Party and its women's wing, the All African Women's Revolutionary Union is hosting "Pan African Women’s Day" (PAWD), to honor and celebrate African women across the Diaspora with a full day of educational and entertainment festivities in Los Angeles. - July 21, 2012 - Pan African Women's Day
Community Art Project Captures Bay Culture at July 28 Chesapeake Folk Festival
“Stepping Out of the Boat” is the theme of a special community art project highlighting the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s (CBMM) July 28 Chesapeake Folk Festival in St. Michaels, MD. The hands-on sculpture project is partially sponsored by the Talbot County Arts Council, with... - July 15, 2012 - Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
Well-Known and Loved Music and Stories Recorded Live at Firehouse
Three free performances by local violinist and storyteller Swil Kanim - July 15, 2012 - HonorWorks
Children & Adults Can Train in a Choir in Hawaii Affiliated with the Royal College of Church Music
Auditions for the Hawai'i Sacred Choir, the only choir in Hawai'i affiliated with the prestigious Royal School of Church Music, are being held this summer. Training in the RSCM tradition, instruction includes curricula and a reward system with medals and ribbons. Every section has trained leader. - July 10, 2012 - Hawaii Sacred Choir
Liu Ping Brings Her Chinese Dream to America and Beyond
San Francsico Business Women Social Networking with Liu Ping, the author of "My Chinese Dream," CEO of China Star Ltd., Former Red Guard in Culture Revolution. - July 10, 2012 - Sinomedia International Group
The Emerging New York Architects Committee Launches Exhibit Showcasing Winners of Design Ideas Competition, The Harlem Edge
Nourishing USA was chosen as the client of choice for ENYA’s design challenge to create a food and nutrition educational facility at the site of a decommissioned marine transfer station in West Harlem. - July 08, 2012 - Nourishing USA
William Gleason Sensei, Chief Instructor of Shobu Aikido of Boston, to Teach in Honolulu Hawaii
Internationally recognized Aikido instructor William Gleason will be teaching his first Hawaii workshop in Honolulu on March 23rd and 24th 2013 at the Aikido Sangenkai. - July 04, 2012 - Aikido Sangenkai
Eastern National Awarded Empowerment Grant from Motorola Mobility Foundation
Eastern National has been awarded a $15,500 Empowerment Grant from the Motorola Mobility Foundation for the Passport To Your National Parks® Android mobile phone application. The grant will assist Eastern National in the development of an Android mobile phone application which includes planning... - July 01, 2012 - Eastern National
Romberger Family Marks 259 Years in the U.S.
On July 28, Dauphin County's historic Hill Church provides a bucolic backdrop to the Romberger All-Family Reunion where friends, fun and genealogy rule. - June 30, 2012 - Romberger All-Family Reunion
Eastern National Announces the 2013 Passport to Your National Parks® Photo Contest
Eastern National is pleased to announce the 2013 Passport To Your National Parks® Photo Contest. The contest is open to active National Park Service employees and Volunteers-In-Parks (VIPs). Ten winning national park photos will be featured on the 2013 Passport To Your National Parks®... - June 30, 2012 - Eastern National
Vivid Sydney 2012 Draws Record Attendance, Investments and Global Attention
NSW Deputy Premier and Minister for Trade and Investment Andrew Stoner said Sydneysiders should celebrate the myriad success generated for the State by the recent Vivid Sydney Festival. “Initial results for the 18-‐day festival of light, music and ideas reveal Vivid Sydney... - June 21, 2012 - Vivid Sydney
Carlos Fuente Jr. Honored by Dominican Foundation
One hundred and forty friends, fans and “cigar family” members gathered at the Park Café on May 24 to honor Carlos Fuente Jr. as the Dominican Foundation’s Distinguished Humanitarian Award recipient. The award was presented at the Foundation’s Inaugural Gala hosted by... - June 15, 2012 - Dominican Foundation Inc
Singing the Psalms: Annual Delaware Valley Summer Institute July 8-11
Dr. Martin Tel, editor of newly-released “Psalms for All Seasons,” the most comprehensive English language Psalter ever produced, to lead annual series at Presbyterian churches in Stockton, Lambertville, Titusville and Mt. Airy, New Jersey. - June 08, 2012 - First Presbyterian Church of Titusville
American Composer's Forum - Los Angeles Announces 2012 Annual Composition Competition
American Composer's Forum - Los Angeles announces the opening of its 2012 annual composition competition. Compositions should be submitted for string trio with an optional electronic component. - June 07, 2012 - American Composer's Forum - Los Angeles
Juneteenth Cultural Festival to Provide Free Festival and Dialysis-Friendly Cooking Demo with Fresenius Medical Care Spokesman and Food Network Star, Aaron McCargo, Jr.
Release regarding 2012 Juneteenth Cultural Festival that will be held on Saturday, June 16th, 2012 at Fair Park in Dallas, TX. Festival to provide free entertainment and dialysis-friendly cooking demonstration with Fresenius Medical Care Spokesman and Food Network Star, Chef Aaron McCargo, Jr. Evening music program to be hosted by Celebrity Actor Darrin Henson from Stomp the Yard. Festival sponsors include Fresenius Medical Care, 7-Eleven, Inc, I Am A Culture Brands, KERA, K104, Old School 94.5. - June 02, 2012 - Juneteenth Cultural Festival
Global Creative Icon will.i.am Announced for World-First Collaboration at Vivid Sydney
Deputy Premier Andrew Stoner has announced today that global creative icon will.i.am will join a stellar line-up of international artists, musicians, and thought leaders appearing at Vivid Sydney 2012. As Director of Creative Innovation for Intel, will.i.am will participate in Vivid Sydney on a... - May 27, 2012 - Vivid Sydney
Book Launching for Preparation for Winners: Success for Life, by Michele J. Alexander
In this manuscript, Michele J. Alexander, provides readers with a clear, concise perspective of pageantry and the preparation steps one must take to be successful in competitions. She has been involved with the pageant industry since 1993, as the mother of a very successful contender, pageant coach... - May 26, 2012 - WinACrown
Bernice A. King, Daughter of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King, Will Attend Book Signing Event at Her Father’s Memorial
Eastern National is proud to announce that Bernice A. King, daughter of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King, will be present for a book signing event to be held at the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial, located at 1964 Independence Avenue, Southwest, Washington, DC. The event... - May 24, 2012 - Eastern National
Chesapeake Folk Festival Celebrates Bay’s Hidden Treasures This July 28
Come to St. Michaels on Maryland’s Eastern Shore and discover the Chesapeake’s hidden gems from 10am to 5pm on Saturday, July 28 at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s (CBMM) 5th Annual Chesapeake Folk Festival. This celebration of the Bay’s people, arts, work, and bounty... - May 24, 2012 - Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
A Gathering of Young Men Launches Annual Freedom Run for Juneteenth
A Gathering of Young Men is launching an annual Freedom Run, to be held each year around the Juneteenth celebration in Nashville, TN. - May 24, 2012 - Gathering of Young Men
7th Annual South Asian Heritage Day
Human Endeavour is organizing a fun-filled family event with a aromatic touch of South Asian culture to the various aspects of the event. - May 20, 2012 - Human Endeavour
One Week to Go Until the City is Transformed by Vivid Sydney
Next Friday night, the lighting of the sails of Sydney Opera House will herald the opening of Vivid Sydney, the annual festival of light, music and ideas, bringing the city alive with creativity in precincts from Walsh Bay, through The Rocks to Circular Quay and Sydney Opera House. Vivid Sydney,... - May 20, 2012 - Vivid Sydney
Feed the Hungry San Miguel Dental Van Program Improves Health in Poor Rancho Communities
Some say no pain no gain, but judging from the faces of the children Feed the Hungry San Miguel/Patronato Pro Niños (PPN) serves from its Dental Van program with visiting Mexico City dentist Dr. Gilberto Mendez Lecanda, these children have learned to grin and bear it. They are remarkably... - May 17, 2012 - Feed the Hungry San Miguel
Life Imitates “Art In The Campo” with Feed the Hungry San Miguel
On St. Patrick's Day, March 17, Feed the Hungry San Miguel Board members celebrated the opening of “Art in the Campo” at the Farjardo de Bocas primaria school off the Salida A Querétaro. Fajardo de Bocas is the perfect example of a school where the director, teachers, parents and children have enormous pride. The buildings and grounds are meticulously maintained. Not a scrap of trash is in sight. - May 17, 2012 - Feed the Hungry San Miguel
ORT America ''Lunch with an Artistic View" Raises $124,000 for Science Education in Israel
ORT America is Jewish organization committed to strengthening communities throughout the world by educating people against all odds and obstacles. A division of ORT, ORT America supports a global network of schools and training programs that reach throughout the United States, Latin America, Israel, Europe, the Baltic and Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), and Africa, fulfilling the dreams and aspirations of over 300,000 people in over 60 countries every year. www.ORTamerica.com - May 16, 2012 - ORT America
Titusville Presbyterian Church to Host University of Dubuque Choir
The University of Dubuque Choir will sing at the First Presbyterian Church of Titusville on May 20 at 11 a.m. as part of its 11-day, nine-state tour. - May 05, 2012 - First Presbyterian Church of Titusville
Ideas Come Alive at Vivid Sydney
NSW Deputy Premier Andrew Stoner has announced details of the 18-day Vivid Ideas program (25 May - 11 June 2012) consisting of creative industry and public events that will focus on creative ideas, discussion and collaboration. - May 05, 2012 - Vivid Sydney
Mano River States Upbeat Throughout Week-Long Celebration of World Press Freedom Day in Monrovia
Media Professionals from Sierra Leone and Côte d’Ivoire join their Liberian counterparts to celebrate gains and demand full freedom of the press in a week-long celebration of World Press Freedom Day. - May 04, 2012 - UNESCO ANTENNA OFFICE, MONROVIA
Former New Black Panther Party Leader Resigns, Begins New Organization
Malik El-Ghani launched the Los Angeles chapter of the New Black Panther Party for Self-Defense (NBPP) less than a year ago, and in a short amount of time came to become the group's West Coast Regional Chairman. While serving as Chairman, El-Ghani was instrumental in launching food security,... - May 03, 2012 - Black Beret Liberation Movement
Announcing the Seminole Tribe of Florida Native Learning Center’s 4th Annual Summer Conference
The conference will present a variety of courses focusing on Celebrating Culture & Language, Financial Wellness, Grants Education, Housing Strategies, and Tribal Government. The conference will also host an array of cultural vendors throughout the duration of the event. - May 03, 2012 - Native Learning Center
Senior Olympics Documentary to Make Sacramento Premiere
The feature documentary Age of Champions will make its Sacramento premiere Monday, May 21st at the Crest Theater, with a special appearance director Christopher Rufo and producer Keith Ochwat. Age of Champions is the uplifting story of five competitors who sprint, leap, and swim for gold at the... - April 28, 2012 - Documentary Foundation
Summer of Murals Art Competition
The CCMS Task Force has recruited property owners in Downtown Vancouver, rapidly becoming the Arts & Entertainment District of the community, to allow the usage of 7 outdoor walls on their properties for 7 murals. Each will tell a special Vancouver story, beautify the environment and help build Vancouver as a “destination location.” - April 28, 2012 - Clark County Mural Society
Worlds Collide at Franklin High
Classic’s students from New Jersey’s public, private and home schools will meet on Saturday May 12, 2012 at Franklin High School in Somerset, NJ for the New Jersey Junior Classical League’s State Convention. The students will compete in academic and artistic competitions based on... - April 23, 2012 - New Jersey Junior Classical League
Internal Training, Aiki, and Empowering Aikido: July Workshop Registration Now Open
A series of workshops by Dan Harden focusing on internal power conditioning, Aiki, and Aikido applications. This is a continuing series of workshops sponsored by the Aikido Sangenkai held here in Hawaii since 2010. - April 22, 2012 - Aikido Sangenkai
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area Honors Inspirational Mentor and Mentee Matches at Sixth Annual “BIG” Event
Chesley B. "Sully" Sullenberger III and Lorrie Sullenberger, a Big Sister Alumna, to Attend & Present Awards Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area (BBBSBA) will honor inspirational matches between Bigs (mentors) and Littles (mentees) at the BIG Event on April 19, 2012 at the... - April 17, 2012 - Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area
"Sheep-ish" Performers Visit LI Children's Museum on First US Tour
Canada's CORPUS dance theater has performed around the world and now they are ready for their first US Tour. Known for combining dance, performance art and slapstick, the company brings its signature piece, Les motuons (The Sheep) to US audiences. Observe a strange and hilarious universe as CORPUS enacts the results of their carefully studied overview of sheep behavior. During the interactive piece audiences will observe daily activities such as shearing, feeding and milking. Unforgettable. - April 15, 2012 - Long Island Children's Museum
Vivid Sydney 2012 Lights Up the Harbour City
Vivid Sydney is back for its fourth year, with a program that according to Destination NSW will transform the city at night into a colourful canvas of light, music and ideas. Deputy Premier and Minister for Trade and Investment, Andrew Stoner today announced that the festival’s lighting... - April 13, 2012 - Vivid Sydney
ABAOC Announces Small Business Development Day on April 19 in Anaheim
Asian Business Association of Orange County is hosting Small Business Development Day on April 19 at Anaheim Marriott. Over 250 Small Business Owners, Entrepreneurs, Start-ups and Growing Businesses will participate in an engaging conference that highlights live workshops, seminars, keynotes, networking and exhibition. - April 10, 2012 - Asian Business Association Orange County
AOY Photography & Skilled Crafts Show: Journey
The Artists of Yardley (AOY) presents the second annual Photography & Skilled Crafts Show, with the theme: Journey from April 13 to April 29. All are welcomed to the opening reception on Friday, April 13 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. This free event is open to the public. - April 10, 2012 - Artists of Yardley
Queens Council on the Arts Covers Eastern European Culture on April 24 in QUILL Series of Literature and Music Events NYC
Queens Council on the Arts, a sponsor of cultural events in Queens, is inviting New Yorkers to attend its upcoming night of creative translation on April 24 at DaMikelle Restaurant in Forest Hills. - April 06, 2012 - QueensCouncilArts.org - Upcoming Events in NYC
Atlantic City Carnival 2012
Atlantic City Carnival committee has come together to create an unforgettable event. A spectrum of color and a celebration taking place in a city known for its world class entertainment and nightlife. This festival is estimated to attract individuals from all walks of life and will be benefiting The Winston (QT) Munroe Foundation-Helping Sick Children of the Caribbean. - April 04, 2012 - Tri-State Caribbean Cultural Foundation
Red Stamp Art Gallery Presents AsAbaroK Christian Zanotto's Personal Exhibition
Red Stamp Art Gallery presents AsAbaroK Christian Zanotto's Personal Exhibition curated by Sonia Arata Critic text by Jacqueline Ceresoli From the 20th of April till the 26th of May 2012 Red Stamp Art Gallery, Rusland 22, 1012 CL Amsterdam Vernissage: Friday 20 April 2012 – 16:00 /... - April 03, 2012 - Red Stamp Art Gallery
St. Louis Scottish Community Rallies Behind Local Student; Decries District Actions
The St. Louis Scottish community and supporters have rallied behind a local student at Granite City High School who was denied the right to celebrate his cultural heritage by wearing his family kilt to prom. “The Granite City School Board decision was very disappointing,” Dr. Jim... - April 02, 2012 - St. Louis Scottish Games
An Exhibit of The History of Maine Labor Mural
Exhibit: The History of Maine Labor Mural - Shows the famous labor mural by artist Judy Taylor that was removed from the Maine Department of Labor by Governor Paul LePage. A vivid testimony to the debate on where art and politics meet. April 22 to May 6, 2012. Opening Reception: Sunday, April 22, 2:00 PM. Panel discussion with union officials, artists, and academics on Saturday, April 28, 1:30-2:45 PM. - March 30, 2012 - Lawrence History Center