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New Tool Helps Nonprofits Respond, Recover from COVID-19 Impact
A new tool in Tampa Bay has been launched by Social Venture Partners Tampa Bay to help the region’s social sector respond and recover from the devastating COVID-19 pandemic. “In most disasters -- financial or otherwise -- volunteers play a core role in response and recovery,”... - April 01, 2020 - Social Venture Partners
Custer Institute Observatory Declares Pluto is a Planet
The Board of Directors of respected Astronomical Observatory, Custer Institute in Southold, NY has recently created a resolution declaring that Pluto is again a planet. Echoing the sentiments of many in the science community, including Jim Bridenstine, Administrator of NASA, Custer Observatory has... - March 07, 2020 - Custer Institute, Inc.
The Muzeo Awards: Art and Wine Celebration
Muzeo, a hub for creative programming, education and traveling exhibitions, will host The Muzeo Awards: Art and Wine Celebration on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Taking place from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., the event is a time of celebrating community connection, the inspirational power of the arts and so much... - February 20, 2020 - The Muzeo Foundation
Fifth and Most Exciting MAE Season is About to Start
Multicultural Arts Exchange, a premiere presenting arts organization in Northeast Philadelphia, starts its fifth and the most diverse season of cultural events. - February 14, 2020 - Multicultural Arts Exchange
Custer Institute, Inc. Announces the Appointment of New Executive Director
Custer Institute, Inc., in Southold, NY, is pleased to announce the appointment of Cynthia A. Cichanowicz as its new Executive Director. This position is possible with funds provided by the generous support of Charles and Helen Reichert. Custer Institute, Inc. is a nonprofit (501c3) organization... - February 06, 2020 - Custer Institute, Inc.
The C15 Collaborative Art Space Soft Open on First Friday: An Exciting New Downtown Partnership Between the Yards Collective and Scott Zorn of Grove Street Management
The C15 Collaborative Art Space is located in the heart of downtown, 15 Charlotte Street. This space will offer spacious studios, an intimate gallery, and opportunities for private event rentals near some of the best Rochester action. This space will function as a sister site to The Yards and allow... - February 04, 2020 - The Yards Collective
Parker Symphony Celebrates Women Composers
Parker Arts and the Parker Symphony Orchestra will honor women composers with a concert of their symphonic works. “Works by Women Composers” features music written by women as early as the middle ages all the way to the twentieth century. - January 25, 2020 - Parker Symphony Orchestra
Nollaig na mBan Event Honoring Former UN Ambassador Samantha Power is Set to Bring Irish Women’s Leadership to the Fore
Hosted by the Irish American Partnership this women’s leadership event will feature honoree Ambassador Power in conversation with Samantha Barry, EIC of Glamour. - January 02, 2020 - Irish American Partnership
Hiram Ball: Master of Media Exhibition Debuts at Cape Cod Museum of Art
The Cape Cod Museum of Art will open the new Hiram Ball: Master of Media exhibition on January 30 with a gallery talk and public reception on the 31. Latest in the museum’s tradition of celebrating locally made artwork, the exhibition will feature the figurative sculpture of Cape Cod artist... - December 20, 2019 - Cape Cod Museum of Art
Passport To Your National Parks® 2020 Regional Stamp Set Now Available
Eastern National today announced the release of the highly anticipated 2020 Passport To Your National Parks® Regional Stamp Set. Since 1986, fans of the Passport To Your National Parks program have been collecting these colorful, commemorative stamp sets to decorate their beloved Passport books. - December 17, 2019 - Eastern National
The Cambodia Academy Announces Expansion of Board and Addition of New Members
The board of directors of Cambodia Academy today announced six new additions to the school board for the 2020-2021 term. The new members will take the places of three retiring members whose terms expire at the end of 2019. Retiring members David and Marissa Troxell have served for five years and... - November 22, 2019 - Cambodia Academy (501c3)
Zonta Douglas County to Have Display at Nov. 23 Castle Rock Annual Starlighting
Zonta Douglas County is celebrating the centennial anniversary of Zonta International throughout 2019. - November 20, 2019 - Zonta Club of Douglas County
World Affairs Council of St. Louis to Host Second Annual Gateway Glove Awards
Nonprofit to honor innovative individuals and organizations - November 20, 2019 - World Affairs Council of St. Louis
Make Art Day is November 17
Make Art Day is a new event organized by Portland Open Studios where the public is invited to come make artworks on Sunday November 17 from 12-4pm at the Portland Arts and Learning Studios with the guidance of professional artists in Portland, Oregon. - November 09, 2019 - Portland Open Studios
Silent Opera, A Dream is a Dream is a Dream is a Dream to Premiere at McNay
Mexican-American composer, Nathan Felix, will again use headphones to present his new silent opera titled, A Dream is a Dream is a Dream is a Dream..., at McNay Art Museum on Thursday November 7 in San Antonio Texas. A Dream is a Dream is a Dream is a Dream... is inspired by and written to premiere... - October 25, 2019 - Nathan Felix
Gear Up for Power-Packed Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh
Uttrakhand, India is set to witness a power-packed 200 hour yoga course in Rishikesh that will unveil beneficial prospects. This training session strikes a balance between life and meditation practices to exercise positive energies. Taking a 200 hour course is meant to combine internal energies for... - October 23, 2019 - Rishikesh Yoga Club
Recognition for Proclamation of November 1 as Electa Quinney Day
Electa Quinney was Stockbridge-Munsee tribal member who was the first female teacher and first teacher in a free public school in Wisconsin. - October 14, 2019 - Stockbridge-Munsee Community
My Brother’s Keeper Service Center Acquires Haisten’s Hospital Property
Renovations will work to preserve nursing history. - October 14, 2019 - My Brother's Keeper Service Center of Georgia Inc.
Lend a Hand Uganda-USA Joins Forces with ARCHIVE Global to Host Its 5th Annual Poker Tournament
On Thursday, October 24, Lend a Hand Uganda-USA (LAHU-USA) will be hosting its Fifth Annual Poker Tournament at Kellogg’s NYC to raise money for the expansion of the organization’s new, and already thriving Community Farm Project in Mwererwe, Uganda. Celebrity and World Series Poker Players Andy Frankenberger and Maria Konnikova will also be joining them for the 2nd year in a row. - October 10, 2019 - Lend a Hand Uganda USA
Celebr8: 24-Hour Birthday Fundraiser The Yards Collective Celebrates 8th Year in Operation with Fundraising Event
The Yards Collective today announced an ambitious 24-hour silent auction and arts event to celebrate its 8th birthday October 18th and 19th. The company is also announcing plans to start working toward non-profit status within the next two years. - September 28, 2019 - The Yards Collective
Diversity in Equestrian Sport: ACREF Adds Tom Bass Seminar to the DOTAE 2019 Program
An educational seminar honoring the memory of Tom Bass (1859 - 1934), a legendary African-American horse trainer, has been added to the 2nd Annual Day of the African Equestrian (DOTAE 2019) program. The 2019 Tom Bass Seminar will take place at the Tryon International Equestrian Center in North Carolina (USA) and will focus upon issues relating to diversity in Equestrian Sport. - September 27, 2019 - The AFRICAN CONNECTIONS Research and Education Fund, Inc.
Black Alphabet Film Festival Honors Trans Awareness Week
Black Alphabet Film Festival honors trans awareness in this 2-day event on November 9 and November 10. Join Black Alphabet for free films and a pre-screening reception. - September 21, 2019 - Black Alphabet NFP
Pretty Thing Announces “Tour” Event Series for Women in Creative and Entrepreneurial Fields
Pretty Thing’s Women-Centric Anti-Conference to Hit New York and Los Angeles This Fall. - September 18, 2019 - Pretty Thing
Old School Square Announces 2019-2020 Season Launch Party, Friday Night Fever
Friday Night Fever celebrates the opening of Old School Square’s 2019-2020 season on October 4, 2019. - September 15, 2019 - Old School Square
Colorado Mountain Fest Introduces New Clinics, Film Festival, and Events
Colorado Mountain Fest Expands Clinic Offerings, "A Line Across The Sky" Film Fest, Gri Gri Tug-Of-War by Petzl, Athlete Meet-and-Greets and more. - September 10, 2019 - Colorado Mountain Club
Arab American Cultural Society to Host 3rd Annual Arab Texas Festival
The Arab American Cultural Society would like to extend a warm welcome to the Dallas/Fort-Worth Metroplex to their much anticipated upcoming Third Annual Arab Texas Festival. This will be an open event to all of our neighbors in the community. - August 27, 2019 - AACS
San Diego Early Music Society 2019-2020 International Concert Series
Now in its 38th season, the San Diego Early Music Society has presented some of the biggest names in early music and historically informed performance in the world today. This season, the Society will feature some returning artists as well as three long-anticipated San Diego debuts. In addition, the Society is pleased to bring one of its concerts to a new location - the PHAME! Center at Patrick Henry High School. - August 23, 2019 - San Diego Early Music Society
The Symphonic Underground, Florida’s Nerd Orchestra Premieres
The Symphonic Underground, Florida’s newest (and only) professional nerd orchestra, is fiercely devoted to presenting live multimedia collaborations featuring music from video games, films, and cartoons. Their first official performance will be held on Sunday, October 6th (5 PM) at The Wayne... - August 13, 2019 - Nathan Felix
Igbo Day Cultural Festival Offers Goers Free Vacation to Nigeria Right Here in Beantown
The Igbo Organization of New England (IONE) celebrates Nigerian Heritage with 6th annual cultural festival at Franklin Park in Boston. - August 01, 2019 - Igbo Organization of New England (IONE)
D'Andre D. Lampkin Foundation Announces 2019 Social Good Scholarship Fund Recipients
Each year, the D’Andre D. Lampkin Foundation awards three scholarships to high school students who are leaders in their community. Students are tasked with illustrating how they plan to use their chosen field of study to promote social good. Unlike most scholarships, selection criteria was... - July 29, 2019 - D'Andre D. Lampkin Foundation
Colorado Mountain Club to Host the No Man’s Land Film Festival on August 16th, 2019
The No Man's Land Film Festival Celebrates Women in the Outdoors - American Mountaineering Center - Friday August 16, 2019 - 7:00 PM. - July 26, 2019 - Colorado Mountain Club
West Houston Lacrosse Association and Nation United Foundation Hosting the WHLA Summer Camp to Promote Diversity in Lacrosse
West Houston Lacrosse Association and Nation United Foundation are hosting the WHLA Summer Camp to promote diversity in lacrosse this July 29-August 1 in Houston. Lacrosse is the fastest growing sport in the US. African-Americans currently represent 14.5% of the US population, yet represent only 3. - July 09, 2019 - West Houston Lacrosse Association
Tampa Crossroads' Athena House Looking for Homeless Female Veterans
Athena House is home for up to 16 women Veterans at a time. If you know a homeless female Veteran in the state of Florida, they can help. - July 07, 2019 - Tampa Crossroads, Inc.
Day of the African Equestrian Returns to North Carolina on October 19th
2nd Day of the African Equestrian (DOTAE) will honor equestrians of African ancestry active in national and international level pursuits on Saturday, October 19th. The gala will take place at Harambee Farm – located in the Green Creek Township of Polk County, North Carolina, USA. - July 02, 2019 - The AFRICAN CONNECTIONS Research and Education Fund, Inc.
Imagine Museum Announces New Exhibit, "PIVOT"
Imagine Museum announced the opening of their new exhibition, “PIVOT,” which opens on Thursday, July 11th at 5:00 pm. The exhibit runs through December 22, 2019. PIVOT is the first open “call to artist” exhibition for Imagine Museum. They asked artists working in the glass... - June 29, 2019 - Imagine Museum
Bright Boys Media Releases New Book: "The Untold Story of Everything Digital"; the Book Details How the World Went Digital for the Very First Time in 1949
2019 will be the 70th anniversary (1949-2019) of the very first binary bits pinging out into the world. It was a beginning that changed everything. Few believed in the misfits who pulled it off...or in their strange new technology. We do now. - June 19, 2019 - Bright Boys Media
Exit 82 Theatre Company to Host Toms River's First-Ever LGBT+ Pride Celebration
All Are Welcome to Partake in This Historic Event on Saturday, June 22 - June 12, 2019 - Exit 82 Theatre Company
Lampkin Foundation Calls for Volunteers for June 1 Tree Planting Event
Join D’Andre D. Lampkin Foundation volunteers and its community partners as it holds its second neighborhood tree planting event Saturday, June 1, 2019. This year’s event will take place at Ontario’s Veterans Memorial Park located on Grove and D St. The event will run from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Anyone interested in lending a hand can drop in anytime that morning. - May 23, 2019 - D'Andre D. Lampkin Foundation
The D’Andre D. Lampkin Foundation Earns GuideStar’s Highest Seal of Transparency
Platinum Seal Allows Donors to Focus on Progress and Results. - May 01, 2019 - D'Andre D. Lampkin Foundation
Composer Nathan Felix Present 6-Pianos "In Surround Sound"
The 6-Piano Project will be a collaboration between Nathan Felix and Sawyer Yards. For this event Felix will collect and restore pianos via Craigslist. Then on May 4th 2019, the Houston community will be invited to enjoy an evening of music performed on these restored pianos, concluding with Felix’s compositions specifically written for six pianos in which the audience will sit in the middle of the performance space. - April 23, 2019 - Nathan Felix
Lampkin Foundation Annual Report Highlights Stories and Impact of Key Initiatives
$1000 in university scholarships, disaster relief for fire victims, and foundations' food scarcity initiative continues. - April 11, 2019 - D'Andre D. Lampkin Foundation
Last Chance to Participate in April 6 Zonta Douglas County Annual Trivia Event Fundraiser
Annual Trivia Event raises money to help fund scholarships and grants that improve the lives of women and children, both locally and at the international level. - April 04, 2019 - Zonta Club of Douglas County
Association of South-Asian A Cappella Announces Third Annual All-American Awaaz
Seven A Cappella groups will compete for the title of National Champion of South-Asian A Cappella in Washington, D.C. - March 25, 2019 - Association of South-Asian A cappella
Melodia Women’s Choir of NYC Presents “Gloria: Lifting the Veil on Vivaldi’s Masterpiece”
The untold story of a composer, an orphanage, and the music of the women and girls of the Ospedale della Pietà conservatory in 18th century Venice. Conducted by Melodia Artistic Director Cynthia Powell; Directed by Christa Scott-Reed, script by Pam McAllister - March 22, 2019 - Melodia Women's Choir of NYC
St. Clair Butterfly Foundation Named "2019 Top-Rated Nonprofit" by GreatNonprofits
Award based on Outstanding Online Reviews - March 22, 2019 - St. Clair Butterfly Foundation
Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center to Host Transgender Day of Visibility Event
A panel event and open house where Lehigh Valley residents can learn about transgender people and the issues that are important to them. - March 20, 2019 - Lehigh Valley Transgender Renaissance
The Aquarian Tabernacle Church of Wicca Appoints a New Arch Priest, Rev. Dusty Dionne
The Aquarian Tabernacle Church (ATC), an International Wiccan Church, is elevating a new Archpriest into its ranks after 5 years of being without one when the previous Archpriest passed away. Rt. Rev. Dusty Dionne, who has been a High Priest within the ATC for over almost a decade, will be elevated... - March 08, 2019 - The Aquarian Tabernacle Church
Zonta Douglas County Announces 15th Annual Trivia Event Fundraiser
Zonta Douglas County continues to make significant contributions to the community by raising money through its Trivia Event. - March 02, 2019 - Zonta Club of Douglas County
The Republican Hindu Coalition (RHC) Lead More Than 500 in Solidarity at Grassroots Immigration Rally in Front of the White House on February 10th 2019
The RHC Organized a Grassroots Mass Rally for Its Bi-Partisan 5&5 Immigration Reform Policy in an Effort for Inclusion of DALCA and Green Card Backlog in Ongoing Congressional Negotiations. - February 19, 2019 - Republican Hindu Coalition
Mulan, Make Up! A Contemporary Queer Art Exhibition Opens in Westwood
Taiwan Academy in Los Angeles is proud to present Mulan, Make Up! Queer Art Exhibition from February 22 to April 6, 2019. Curated by Yu Cheng-Ta, Mulan, Make Up! is a multidisciplinary exhibition combining film screenings, a visual arts exhibition, and a series of performances. The opening reception will be held at 7pm on Friday, February 22 at Taiwan Academy in Los Angeles. - February 15, 2019 - Taiwan Academy