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Red Hot Blues & Cold Craft Brews Festival Presented by the Las Vegas Blues Society
The Las Vegas Blues Society (a non profit charitable 501(c)(3)) charity organization will present the inaugural semi-annual "Red Hot Blues & Cold Craft Brews Festival" on Sunday Sept. 25, 2011 from 11am until 7pm, at Clark County Amphitheater at 500 S. Grand Pkwy. Las Vegas, NV. http://www.LasVegasBlues.org - September 15, 2011 - Las Vegas Blues Society
The 2011 Longview Art and World Music Festival Will be KC's First "Zero to Landfill" Festival Event
100% of the food waste, trash and disposed products generated at the event will be recycled. - September 12, 2011 - Summit Art Inc.
JAMPRO Targets ICT Investment at Major Outsourcing Summit
Patrick Casserly, the recently appointed ambassador/special envoy with responsibility for information, communication and technology (ICT) in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, will lead a team from JAMPRO to the Gartner Outsourcing & Vendor Management Summit scheduled for... - September 11, 2011 - Jamaica Promotions Corporation
Eastern National Develops Limited Edition Merchandise Commemorating the Dedication of the Flight 93 National Memorial
To commemorate the dedication of the new Flight 93 National Memorial (NM) in Shanksville, PA, Eastern National, Flight 93 NM’s cooperating association, is releasing a series of limited edition commemorative items. The proceeds from the sales of these commemorative items will support... - September 11, 2011 - Eastern National
Eastern National Named Among the Best Employers for Workers Over 50 by AARP
Eastern National (EN) was recently named among the Best Employers for Workers Over 50 by AARP in 2011. Now in its 10th year, this program recognizes organizations who have demonstrated exemplary practices for recruiting, retaining and promoting older workers. The AARP Best Employers for Workers... - September 09, 2011 - Eastern National
Edgar Cayce’s A.R.E. to Break Ground on New Education Center
Edgar Cayce’s Association for Research and Enlightenment (A.R.E.) will break ground on the new de Laski Family Foundation Education Center at its 67th Street site on Thursday, October 6, at 4:00 pm. The groundbreaking coincides with the organization’s 80th anniversary and will be... - September 08, 2011 - Edgar Cayce's A.R.E.
Virtualphoneline Virtual Phone Number Service Wins Computerworld Laureate Medal
VirtualphonelineTM, since 1999, has empowered hundreds of thousands of individuals and organizations to have a local presence anywhere around the world. Computerworld.com, a leading source of technology news and information for IT influencers, awards Virtualphoneline as a Computerworld Laureate... - September 04, 2011 - Virtual Phone Line
Passport To Your National Parks® 2012 Photo Contest Announced
Winning Photos Will Appear in the 2012 Passport To Your National Parks® Stamp Set. - September 04, 2011 - Eastern National
New Guidebook to African American History in the National Parks Helps to Commemorate the Dedication of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
Eastern National is pleased to announce their newest publication, the Guidebook to African American History in the National Parks. A concise guide to African American history in the national parks, this insightful book chronicles the legacy of African Americans through American history, from... - September 02, 2011 - Eastern National
New Cultural Event, Blue Mountains Australia
Call for Submissions are now open for Sculpture at Scenic World, a new cultural event in World Heritage listed Blue Mountains. - September 01, 2011 - Scenic World
Wye Financial & Trust sponsors Concours d’Elegance Dinner in St. Michaels, MD
Wye Financial & Trust is sponsoring the September 24 fundraising dinner of the Fifth Annual St. Michaels Concours d’Elegance (SMCDE), to be held at the Harbourtowne Golf and Conference Center in St. Michaels, MD. The dinner is part of a weekend of activities, which culminates at the... - August 31, 2011 - Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
Art & Soul of St. Pete Featuring Stu Andrews and Josh Sullivan
The St. Petersburg Museum of History is proud to announce the “Art and Soul: Artist of St. Pete” Exhibit. Throughout the year they will have local artists of multiple mediums presenting their pieces within the museum. Every two months a new artist will be on display. September Artists... - August 28, 2011 - Saint Petersburg Historical Society
More Top Employers and Premier Speakers Join NAAMBA 2011 Conference and Exposition
Top employers and premier guest speakers gather to meet Pan-Asian MBAs and Business Professionals at the 3rd Annual National Association of Asian MBAs (NAAMBA) Leadership Conference and Exposition, September 8-10 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. - August 26, 2011 - National Association of Asian MBAs
Human Endeavour Attended and Exhibited at the MapleFest 2011
Human Endeavour (HE) attended and exhibited at the MapleFest 2011 and showcased the arts and crafts made by the community members under the umbrella of EPIC-Crafts, a social enterprise set up by EPIC. - August 26, 2011 - Human Endeavour
Full Circle Dance Company Presents B.A.R.E: Bodies, Attitudes, Reflections, Exposed at the Baltimore Museum of Art
Full Circle Dance Company has invested a full year exploring controversial and provocative issues related to body image. The result of this journey is B.A.R.E., a performance of new works by seven choreographers, each with a unique perspective on anxieties, stereotypes, and secrets related to the body. B.A.R.E. will premiere November 4 and 5 at 7:30 pm at the Baltimore Museum of Art. Race, prostitution and sexual power, the fashion industry, and even dancers’ body perceptions are being revealed. - August 19, 2011 - Full Circle Dance Company
Dance Celebration!: A Free Public Event on Sunday, September 18 to Acknowledge the Talent in Baltimore and Celebrate the Strength and Diversity of the Dance Community
On Sunday, September 18, 2011 from 2-5pm, Full Circle Dance Company will host their 2nd annual Dance Celebration! which will feature several local dance artists, a silent auction, and open level dance classes. The event is free and open to the public. Dance Celebration! will kick-off the company's 11th season and premiere of their upcoming concert, B.A.R.E: Bodies, Attitudes, Reflections, Exposed, a project on Body Image. - August 19, 2011 - Full Circle Dance Company
SF Bay Area Non-Profit Trains Museums on Cutting-Edge Imaging Technology
Cultural Heritage Imaging (CHI), a San Francisco-based non-profit, is offering free training in high-tech imaging to local and national museum professionals at a series of workshops throughout the US. Museum staff use the imaging techniques to create beautiful, high-resolution, interactive media... - August 17, 2011 - Cultural Heritage Imaging
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Sponsors Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s Boating Party
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield recently presented a $15,000 check to become a corporate sponsor to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s (CBMM) Dressing the Ship 14th Annual Boating Party. The signature, tented event will be held September 10 along the museum’s 18-acre waterfront campus... - August 13, 2011 - Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
San Pablo Arts District Fund Presents Lip Service West Featuring W. Ross Ayers, Sean Craven, Pamela Holm, Kishma Patnaik and Howard Zalkin
Equal parts hilarious and heartbreaking, embarrassing and brutally honest, Lip Service West promises to be unlike any literary event you’ve ever experienced. - August 12, 2011 - San Pablo Arts District Fund
For Geocaching in France, Try Cap d’Agde
Mobile users will appreciate being able to discover Cap d’Agde, the famous Mediterranean resort, and its surrounding areas via an attractive mobile website. - August 06, 2011 - Cap Agde Tourist Office
3rd Annual Cruisin' on the Hilltop Planned for Mt. Oliver on August 6th
The Hilltop Economic Development Corporation will be hosting their third annual car cruise event on August 6th. - August 04, 2011 - Hilltop Economic Development Corporation
Hillside International Chapel and Truth Center, Inc. Celebrates 40th Anniversary With Hillside Community Fun Fest 2011 - August 6 & 7
Hillside International Chapel and Truth Center, under the leadership of Bishop Dr. Barbara L. King, is celebrating 40 years of providing spiritual teachings and services to the Metro Atlanta Community with the Hillside Community Fun Fest 2011. This event will be held at the indoor and outdoor facilities of the campus at 2450 Cascade Road, SW, Atlanta, GA 30311. The festivities begin on Saturday, August 6th starting at 11am and Sunday, August 7th starting at 1pm. Admission is free. - July 31, 2011 - Hillside International Chapel & Truth Center, Inc.
AROHO Retreat Gives Women Writers Support Needed - Eighty Diverse Women Writers Converge at Ghost Ranch for Unusual Retreat
August 8-14, A Room of Her Own Foundation (AROHO) will host a diverse group of 80 women writers at Ghost Ranch, in New Mexico. Notable attendees include Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Marilynne Robinson, Red Hen Press Editor Kate Gale, Writer’s House President Amy Berkower, newly-published author Mary Johnson, whose non-fiction book “An Unquenchable Thirst: Following Mother Teresa in Search of Love, Service, and an Authentic Life,” will be available in stores in September. - July 30, 2011 - A Room of Her Own Foundation
NAAMBA Conference and Exposition Early Bird Registration Extended Until July 31st
Early bird registration for the 3rd Annual National Association of Asian MBAs (NAAMBA) Leadership Conference and Exposition has been extended until July 31st. The Annual NAAMBA Conference is less than 2 months away, taking place September 8-10, 2011 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City so register today to ensure you don't miss out on the discount and join the largest professional Pan-Asian leadership development, recruiting and networking event staged in the U.S. - July 22, 2011 - National Association of Asian MBAs
Federal Government Cuts Half Million Dollars in Funding for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area (BBBSBA) has lost a half-million dollars for its critically important Mentoring Children of Prisoners Program (MCOP), which serves hundreds of the Bay Area’s most at-risk and vulnerable children. The $500,000 federal grant from the United States... - July 21, 2011 - Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area
Nourishing USA Hosts Gallery Fundraising Event in Support of Junior Chef Programs
Nourishing USA is hosting a Gallery Fundraiser Event at the William Bennet Gallery in SoHo, New York to support the Junior Chef Programs—a youth program that teaches how to be healthy. - July 21, 2011 - Nourishing USA
3rd Annual National Association of Asian MBAs Leadership Conference and Exposition
The Largest Assembly of Asian Business Leaders, Professionals, Students, and Job Seekers - July 20, 2011 - National Association of Asian MBAs
Four Delaware Valley Churches to Host Joint Summer Education Series
Princeton Theological Seminary Professor of New Testament Clifton Black to present lecture series on Jesus’ parables July 17-20 in Titusville, Mt. Airy, Lambertville and Stockton, New Jersey. - June 29, 2011 - First Presbyterian Church of Titusville
A Remedy for Iraq's South: Iraqis Host Pediatric Cardiac Surgery and Training ‘Remedy’ Mission in Iraq’s Arab South
The Preemptive Love Coalition (PLC), a U.S.-based NGO in Iraq, is announcing their 6th lifesaving surgical and training mission to serve children in Iraq suffering from congenital heart defects. American surgeon Dr. William Novick and his international team including volunteers from Australia,... - June 29, 2011 - Preemptive Love Coalition
Nourishing USA’s CEO, Chef Gina Keatley, to Appear on Food Network This Summer
This summer you can watch Chef Gina Keatley, CEO and founder of Nourishing NYC, a 501(c)(3), not-for-profit community food program, on Food Network this summer. Chef Gina will be appearing on the new Food Network program Extreme Chef. - June 25, 2011 - Nourishing USA
GIC Argentina launch LA CIUDAD, Your Guide to All the Latest Shows and Events Right Here in Buenos Aires
This week announces the launch of LA CIUDAD, the most recent website release from Grupo de Intercambio Cultural (GIC Argentina), the number one study abroad organization in Argentina. Updated daily, LA CIUDAD is the online guide for the latest in theatre, concerts, sports, art and events happening right here in Buenos Aires. - June 25, 2011 - GIC Argentina
NAAPOC Continues to Build a Strong Orange County Arab American Business Community
The Network of Arab American Professionals of Orange County (NAAPOC) held its monthly board meeting on June 1st, 2011. Among other business, the board added to its ranks new board members Dr. Ghazi Idris, DC, and Basil Istitieh with Zara Image. The addition of Idris and Istitieh is in furtherance... - June 19, 2011 - Network Of Arab American Professional
JAMPRO, JBDC Showcase Brand Jamaica at the Diaspora Convention
JAMPRO and the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) have teamed up to display the best of Jamaican products and investment opportunities at this year's staging of the Jamaican Diaspora Convention 2011, which is being held at the Sunset Jamaica Grande Hotel in Ocho Rios from June 15 to 17. - June 19, 2011 - Jamaica Promotions Corporation
National Association of Asian MBAs Announces First Global MBA Case Competition
Sponsored by Contact Singapore, Finalists Will Present at the Third Annual NAAMBA Leadership Conference & Exposition - June 17, 2011 - National Association of Asian MBAs
Laguna Beach Live! Presents Rickey Woodard June 22, 2011
Laguna Beach Live! welcomes saxophone great Rickey Woodard on June 22. Jazz Wednesdays Summer Series presented by Laguna Beach Live! is in the beautiful outdoor Rose Garden of the Hotel Laguna, 425 So. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 6:00 to 8:00 pm. On June 22, saxophonist Rickey Woodard and his... - June 15, 2011 - Laguna Beach Live!
Cincinnati NSHMBA and State Farm Host Taste of “New” Oakley Networking Event
National Society of Hispanic MBAs Offers Insight into the Insurance Industry - June 12, 2011 - National Society of Hispanic MBAs
International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival Announces Youth Mikado Cast
Gilbert & Sullivan's most popular opera, The Mikado, to be presented by teenage cast at summer festival. - June 09, 2011 - Gilbert & Sullivan Festival
The Hindu Temple of Kentucky is Celebrating Its Re-Inauguration with a Grand Ceremony on June 12, 2011, After Extensive Renovation to the Temple Complex
The Hindu Temple Of Kentucky in Louisville, KY will be celebrating its 12 year anniversary between June 5th - June 12th, 2011. The Temple will be re-inaugurated on June 12th after renovations. - June 04, 2011 - Hindu Temple Of Kentucky
An International Internship with the Academy of Internships Abroad Can be a Vital Addition to Graduate Resumes
A bachelor’s degree is no longer enough to secure a first job, international internships can put graduates a step ahead of the competition. - June 03, 2011 - The GVI Academy of Internships Abroad
3rd Annual NAAMBA Leadership Conference & Exposition
The largest gathering of present and emerging Pan-Asian leaders in the U.S. - June 02, 2011 - National Association of Asian MBAs
10,000 Degrees Advances to Final Round in National Competition
The Social Impact Exchange, a partnership between the Growth Philanthropy Network and Duke University, named San Rafael-based 10,000 Degrees a finalist in its 2011 national business plan competition. - May 29, 2011 - 10,000 Degrees
Scottish Charity Granted Planning Consent for Proposed Helensburgh Community Arts & Digital Entertainment Centre Site
Helensburgh Heroes is delighted to announce that Argyll & Bute Council has today granted change of use planning consent for the premises at 19 George Street, Helensburgh, the site of the Scottish Charity’s proposed Community Arts and Entertainment Centre. - May 29, 2011 - Helensburgh Heroes
JAMPRO Leads Trade Mission to South Florida
Jamaican goods ranging from beverages, condiments and sauces to books and apparel will be on show in South Florida, as the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) spearheads a trade delegation to the fourth bi-annual Jamaican Business Expo from May 20 to 21 at the Sheraton Hotel in Dania. The... - May 26, 2011 - Jamaica Promotions Corporation
British Set to Invade Gettysburg, But for Purely Musical Reasons
Opening Friday, June 24, and running through Sunday, July 3, the International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival will offer mainstage performances of eight of the G & S comic operas, as well as a Grand Victorian Concert Spectacular, an evening of three one-act operas, a week-long fringe festival, and a youth festival production. - May 20, 2011 - Gilbert & Sullivan Festival
JAMPRO Promotes Local Exports at Major Canadian Trade Show
The Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) showcased Jamaican export goods and engaged business interests at SIAL Canada 2011, one of the largest international food and beverage trade shows in North America. The agency managed the Jamaica Booth at the event, which was held between May 11 and 13... - May 19, 2011 - Jamaica Promotions Corporation
New European-American Business Council Up; Stronger American Links with EU
The new formed United States-Romania Business Council (USROBC) aims to further strengthen trade and business ties between the United States and Romania. - May 16, 2011 - U.S. - Romania Business Council
Koch Looks to Carry Darlington Momentum to Dover's Monster Mile
Going to a track where he has never raced before is not a big deal for Blake Koch. After all, almost all of the tracks are new to the NASCAR Nationwide Series Rookie of the Year contender who drives the Daystar Television Network Dodge. This Saturday, 25-year-old Koch will test his natural born... - May 14, 2011 - Daystar Television Network
Koch's First Date with "the Lady in Black" Nets 18th Place Finish
NASCAR Nationwide Rookie of the Year contender Blake Koch of West Palm Beach, Florida drove to a strong finish Saturday afternoon at the famed Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina. The NASCAR Nationwide Royal Purple 200 marked Koch’s first time racing at “The Lady in... - May 14, 2011 - Daystar Television Network
San Pablo Arts District Fund and the di Rosa Present Videos from Reconstructed World
Friday, May 13, at 5512 San Pablo Avenue in Oakland, the San Pablo Arts District Fund (SPAD) and di Rosa launch their partnership with a selection of video works from the di Rosa exhibition, Reconstructed World. The video series will be on display indoors throughout the evening’s reading... - May 13, 2011 - San Pablo Arts District Fund
TEDxSF Pushes the Limits with Alive! Maximum Living as a Human
Experience the premiere local TED-style Event on June 4 at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. TEDxSF features world class presenters who will explore how we push the limits, create meaning, live on purpose and connect deeply. In addition, the event will showcase stunning art, performance and music to stir the soul. - May 11, 2011 - TEDxSF