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Master Tattoo Institute Adds Entry Level Course
Master Tattoo Institute was founded to create a fundamentally different culture for those entering the tattoo industry. They seek to breathe fresh life into the art and bring new creative energy to the community. - October 03, 2014 - Master Tattoo Institute
Teacher-Training Program Helps Science Spread Benefits of Belly Dance
Scientific study finds women who participate in belly dancing enjoy a more positive body image. As popularity and demand of belly dance classes rises, one industry professional is meeting the demand and setting standards to enhance the student experience. - September 27, 2014 - Mosaique LLC
Exceptional Children's Foundation Announces New Board Chair and Two New Board Members
Exceptional Children’s Foundation (ECF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Shelley Smith as its new Chairperson of the Board and the addition of Steven Beltran and Mary Kayne to the Board. “For only the second time since ECF was established in 1946, the ECF Board has elected a... - September 25, 2014 - Exceptional Children's Foundation
Banned Book Quote of the Day Contest
The San Diego Writers, Ink (SDWI) is celebrating Banned Books Week, September 21 to 27 by hosting a daily prize giveaway where contestants can win a prize for stating the best banned book quote of the day. Each day SDWI will post a new award participants can win. Prize giveaways will include free... - September 20, 2014 - San Diego Writers, Ink
Governor Brown Appoints ECF President Scott Bowling to California's Board of Behavioral Sciences
Exceptional Children’s Foundation (ECF) is proud to announce that California Governor Jerry Brown has appointed Scott Bowling, Psy.D., President and CEO of the Exceptional Children’s Foundation (ECF), to the California Department of Consumer Affairs Board of Behavior Sciences (BBS) for... - September 18, 2014 - Exceptional Children's Foundation
Placerville Clayworks Launches New Web Site
Placerville Clayworks is pleased to announce the launch of its new web site at www.placervilleclayworks.com. The web site features hand-built and pottery-thrown clay projects created by students as well as information about classes. Emily Bullock established Placerville Clayworks in 1996 and has... - September 17, 2014 - Placerville Clayworks
Bay Pointe Ballet Announces New Hires and Promotions for 2014/15 Season
Bay Pointe Ballet ramps up for a season of three full length ballets and its second annual New Work Series. - September 13, 2014 - Bay Pointe Ballet
More Classes Added, and Book Talk with Diary of a Diva Author Barbarella Fokos, to the San Diego Writers, Ink Fall For Writing Conference
More classes have been added to the line up at the San Diego Writers, Ink Fall For Writing Conference this month. To wrap up the event on Sunday evening, Barbarella Fokos, new author of the book "Diary of a Diva" will talk about the writing process and read from her book. The Fall For... - September 05, 2014 - San Diego Writers, Ink
Exceptional Children’s Foundation Announces 32nd Annual “First Ever” Golf Benefit
Exceptional Children’s Foundation (ECF) announces its 32nd Annual “First Ever” Golf Benefit will take place on Friday, September 19, 2014, at Los Robles Greens (299 South Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, CA). The event will begin with a shotgun start at 1pm and also feature an awards... - September 05, 2014 - Exceptional Children's Foundation
North Texas Youth Orchestra Names Medical Center of Lewisville Grand Theater as Its New Home
Youth Orchestra Selects Theater to Attract Regional Talent and Provide Top Quality Venue for Performances; Auditions Currently Underway - September 03, 2014 - North Texas Youth Orchestra
Young & Emerging Artists Site Opens… Accepting Registrations
Art a Ray is offering to help young aspiring fine artists improve their skills and gain exposure by connecting them with professional artists and setting up stalls in London and online to exhibit and sell their work in the community. - August 29, 2014 - Art a Ray
Affordable San Diego Writers Conference Coming in September
Writers have a chance to increase their skills at the Third Annual San Diego Writers, Ink Fall For Writing conference September 12 to 14, 2014. Classes and workshops run the gamut from fiction, memoir and poetry writing, to collage and marketing classes. When asked what benefits she thought... - August 27, 2014 - San Diego Writers, Ink
The Soma Institute Launches the Next Big Thing in Health & Wellness
Chicago, Illinois – October 6, 2014, the Soma Institute is launching a new program: Health & Wellness Coaching Certificate Program. - August 01, 2014 - The Soma Institute
From N.Y. Prisons to Slums of India & Thailand, Gonzaga Lauds Humanitarians with Opus Prize
Finalists Announced for Faith-Based, Million-Dollar Award to be Presented Oct. 16 - July 30, 2014 - Gonzaga University
San Diego Writers Have a Chance to Get Published in Anthology
There are just a few days left until the July 31 deadline to enter for a chance to be accepted into the San Diego Writers, Ink A Year in Ink Volume 8 Anthology. - July 30, 2014 - San Diego Writers, Ink
World-Class Accordionists to Perform at 74th Annual Accordion Festival Hosted by the Accordionists & Teachers Guild International, July 24–26, 2014 in San Francisco
World-class accordionists Stas Venglevski, Cory Pesaturo, Xia Gang, and the Peter Di Bono Trio will perform at the 74th Annual Accordion Festival hosted by the Accordionists & Teachers Guild (ATG). It will be held July 24–26, 2014, at the Crowne Plaza San Francisco International Airport Hotel in Burlingame, Calif. All festival events are open to the public, including lunchtime and evening concerts, as well as competitions, workshops and exhibits. - July 24, 2014 - ATG
Media Alert: Celebrity Dancers Teaching Youth Live in Phoenix at the Manhattan Dance Project Summer Dance Intensive
Award winning celebrity dancers and choreographers that regularly work with the likes of Justin Timberlake and Beyonce, and have been featured on Dancing with the Stars and So You Think you can Dance are teaching kids this week only in Phoenix, Arizona. - July 24, 2014 - Manhattan Dance Project
Voice Actors Make Waves in NYC Theatre with Live Performance of Audio Plays
LTM Audio Players Troupe brings voice acting to the Off-Broadway stage in August debut. - July 23, 2014 - Listen To Melanie
Exceptional Children's Foundation Receives Grant from the Eisner Foundation
Exceptional Children’s Foundation (ECF) is pleased to announce the award of a grant from The Eisner Foundation. This grant will provide support for educational and therapeutic services to 190 K-12 students with special needs at ECF’s Kayne Eras School. The Eisner Foundation was started... - July 09, 2014 - Exceptional Children's Foundation
Manhattan Dance Project Comes to Phoenix, Arizona July 20-25 2014
The Manhattan Dance Project (MDP) is coming to Phoenix, Arizona July 20-25, 2014 to provide intermediate and advanced dancers ages 10 – 18 with one-on-one instruction from professional instructors, choreographers, and dancers who work with the world’s top professional performers. They... - July 09, 2014 - Manhattan Dance Project
Heart Attack Prevention Expert Amy Doneen Becomes First Graduate of Gonzaga University’s Doctorate in Nursing Practice Program
Gonzaga’s top-ranked nursing program recently expanded to include a post-baccalaureate pathway; last month, internationally renowned cardiovascular specialist Amy Doneen became the first student to graduate with a post-master’s doctorate in nursing practice (DNP). - June 27, 2014 - Gonzaga University
Central Cabarrus High School Band Alumni Reunion
On July 3, 2014 at Central Cabarrus High School, there will be a CCHS Marching Viking Alumni Reunion at 6:00 p.m. There will be grilled Italian sausages, peppers and onions, baked beans, hot dogs, soft drinks, corn hole, music, and water balloons and fun for the children! There will also be a brief... - June 21, 2014 - Central Cabarrus High School Band
“Tiny Fairy Makes Big Show!” Thumbelina
Springtime Ballet by California Contemporary Ballet Presented at Glendale Community College, June 27th, 28th and 29th - June 20, 2014 - California DanceArts
Study Abroad Europe Adds Its Programs to the Terra Dotta Software Directory
Colleges and Universities now can enroll students with a single click. - June 14, 2014 - Study Abroad Europe
2014 Silicon Valley Music Festival - A Festival of Folk: From the Streets to the Stage
Silicon Valley Music Festival returns with world-renowned talent in their 3rd season, A Festival of Folk: From the Streets to the Stage, June 22-28, 2014. - June 06, 2014 - Silicon Valley Music Festival
Art About Time
"Time Frames Marking Time," a multi-media exhibition curated by Elisa Decker and Barbara Lubliner, features the work of 19 artists who engage time as a palpable presence. - June 03, 2014 - Barbara Lubliner Studio
LuthierBuilt.net Marks 9 Months Connecting Musicians and Artisans
LuthierBuilt.net has now been connecting discerning players with musical instrument artisans and their work for 9 months. - June 02, 2014 - LuthierBuilt.net
Exceptional Children's Foundation Announces Inspirational High School Graduation
The Exceptional Children’s Foundation (ECF) announces its annual high school graduation ceremony on Friday, May 30. The event will take place from 10:30am to 12:30pm in the Tom Arnold Auditorium at the Kayne Eras School at 5350 Machado Road in Culver City. Many of the students who attend... - May 30, 2014 - Exceptional Children's Foundation
Songwriter Girl Announces Studio Session Added to Industry Leading Songwriter Girl Camp
Join #1 hit songwriter Kirsti Manna in Nashville, TN for her industry leading Songwriter Girl Camp June 21-22nd, 2014. An all Girls/Women event! - May 16, 2014 - Songwriter Girl LLC
ECF Announces Downtown Art Center and Art Gallery Open House
The Exceptional Children's Foundation (ECF) welcomes the community to its Downtown Art Center and Art Gallery Open House at 431 South Broadway in Downtown Los Angeles on Friday, May 16, from 12noon to 2pm. “Serving the community since 1968, ECF’s Art Center Program has a long history... - May 15, 2014 - Exceptional Children's Foundation
Round Top Music Festival
The Round Top Festival Institute presents the 44th Round Top Music Festival on June 7th to July 12th in Round Top, Texas (248 Jaster Road). Founded by concert pianist James Dick, the Round Top Music Festival annually selects 95 students (from over 500 applicants) who study with distinguished faculty and perform in the Texas Festival Orchestra. Master classes and rehearsals are open to the public. - May 02, 2014 - Round Top Festival Institute
SoBe Arts Presents "Fairy Tales, Songs of the Dandelion Woman"
From May 8 through May 18, the Little Stage Theater at SoBe Institute of the Arts becomes the portal to "Fairy Tales, Songs of the Dandelion Woman," a 70-minute trip “down the rabbit hole.” With a score and libretto created by Carson Kievman, this contemporary music-theater... - April 28, 2014 - SoBe Institute of the Arts
"Insult Like Shakespeare Day" is April 23rd on Shakespeare’s 450th Birthday
First annual Insult Like Shakespeare Day to help engage kids with The Bard on his birthday. - April 22, 2014 - playingwithplays.com
Chaparral MusicFest Announces 2014 Summer Music Workshops in Prescott
Chaparral MusicFest in beautiful Prescott, AZ presents educational workshops for youths-seniors and engaging performances free to the community. 2014 events include Chamber Music Workshop, Composition Workshop, Youth Choral Workshop, Percussion Workshop, Suzuki Academy Schedule and registration are... - April 20, 2014 - Chaparral Arts.
JP Dance Group Premieres Its New York City Spring Performance Season
JP Dance Group presents two nights of cutting-edge contemporary dance drama at the Riverside Theatre. Featuring the world premiere of 99, a four-part work by Julie Petrusak, and special guest performances by Germaul Barnes/Viewsic Expressions Dance and ACB Dance Company. May 9th and May 10th, 2014. - April 17, 2014 - JP Dance Group
Dissertation Network Offering Free Educational Crowdfunding Campaigns
Dissertation Network launches the world’s first educational crowdfunding, career search and professional development site with free campaigns. - April 11, 2014 - Dissertation Network
California Contemporary Ballet Hosts Event for Thumbelina Ballet
Ballet Company Prepares for Summer Dance Production and Celebrates Local Artists. - April 09, 2014 - California DanceArts
Pursuing Their Dreams Despite the Storm - PRA Kids Refuse Not to Perform
State and local budget cuts, hyper-focus on testing and resistance by local schools to spend precious resources on programs relating to the arts has created a perfect storm… a storm keeping literally thousands of kids from experiencing the benefits of arts education... a storm that a group of kids in one Charter school in Broomfield, Colorado have chosen to face head on. - April 04, 2014 - Prospect Ridge Academy
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
Create Your Own Walk-Through Plus! Will Save Educators Hours in Teacher Evaluations
This app has been designed for school principals, superintendents, supervisors, teacher leaders, and all of those who observe, evaluate and collaborate with classroom teachers to quickly and efficiently conduct classroom walk-throughs. No matter which evaluation tool your school or district may be using, you’ll be able to customize Create Your Own Walk-Through Plus! to observe, document, and send immediate feedback to all of your teachers. - March 22, 2014 - DKW Investments, Ltd.
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
Thousands of Dollars in Grants & Scholarships Still Available to Design Students
Thousands of dollars in Grants and Scholarships are unawarded and immediately available to University and College Interior Design focused students. Everyone needs to apply before April 30th, 2014 to be awarded these monies for their Design Projects. - March 19, 2014 - IFDA Educational Foundation
Kesavah BellyDance is Offering a Spicy Beginner Belly Dance Class in Salmo BC
Kesavah BellyDance will be offering a Spicy Beginner Belly Dance Class in Salmo BC starting April 16th, 2014 for an 8 week series. Come spice up your life, get fit, and have fun. - March 08, 2014 - Kesavah BellyDance
Music is My First Language Holding Fundraiser to Support Music Education Programs for Kids in Need
Social Enterprise Organization filing for Not-For-Profit status in 2014, funding music mission to Ghana. - March 05, 2014 - Music is My First Language
The Natural Epicurean Academy of Culinary Arts, a Plant-Based Culinary School in Austin, Texas, Donates Culinary Training Valued at $4,900 for NY Vegetarian Food Festival
The Natural Epicurean Academy of Culinary Arts in Austin, Texas, the premier health-supportive, plant-based professional culinary school in the United States, is partnering with the 2014 NY Vegetarian Food Festival to promote the benefits of a plant-based diet. Among other prizes and raffle items to be given away at the festival, the Natural Epicurean is donating a culinary training session valued at $4,900. - February 26, 2014 - The Natural Epicurean Academy of Culinary Arts
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
Hussian School of Art® Launches Bachelor’s Degree Program
Hussian School of Art® recently received approval from the Pennsylvania Department of Education to offer a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. The college applied for its proposed Bachelor’s Degree Program in October 2011 and received approval to officially launch the program with an... - February 13, 2014 - Hussian School of Art
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
The Pangea Series: 28 Portraits Painted on 28 Individuals from Different Parts of the Globe
The International Peace and Art Center will host an reception by Seren Moran at 265 29th Street on February 22, 2014 at 6:00:PM. The solo exhibition continues through May 22, 2014. In conjunction with the installation there is a 30 minute audio interview of many of the individuals painted in the... - February 02, 2014 - International Peace and Art Center