60 http://prwebpodcast.com A Top 30 Stream of Arts Performing Arts Press Releases (in MP3 format) via PRWeb podEditor@emediawire.com (PRWeb) podMaster@emediawire.com Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:29:39 -0700 Arts Performing Arts http://www.prweb.com/prwebrss.gif 130 49 http://prwebpodcast.com Copyright PRWeb International, Inc. en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss A Top 30 Stream of Arts Performing Arts Press Releases (in MP3 format) via PRWeb A Top 30 Stream of Arts Performing Arts Press Releases (in MP3 format) via PRWeb podEditor@emediawire.com PR Web PRWeb no http://www.prweb.com/releases/Karriem_Riggins/Mulgrew_Miller/prweb2491024.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/Karriem_Riggins/Mulgrew_Miller/prweb2491024.htm Enter: The Karriem Riggins Virtuoso Experience [PRWeb Jun 18, 2009] http://www.prweb.com/releases/Karriem_Riggins/Mulgrew_Miller/prweb2491024.htm Fri, 05 Jun 2009 10:59:38 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com VTech brand for many years. The company has combined its wireless innovation with an understanding of consumer music tastes gleaned through sponsorship of a variety of concerts, music events and festivals nationwide. To promote the coming launch of the IS9181, VTech recently presented the "Timeless Concert Series" in conjunction with music production company Mochilla. The three-part series in Los Angeles paid homage to arrangers and composers from around the world such as Mulatu Astatke and Arthur Verocai who have influenced hip-hop since the 1970s. VTech has also sponsored special events at the annual South by Southwest Music (SXSW) Conference in Austin and the Winter Music Conference (WMC) in Miami. Okayplayer: Media sponsor for "The Karriem Riggins Virtuoso Experience" www.okayplayer.com Advance tickets for these historic shows are available now at The Triple Door box office (206) 838-4333 and online at thetripledoor.net, Yoshi's box office (510-238-9200) and online at Artist Relations Agency Warning: Collision Ahead for Jazz and Hip-Hop VTech brand for many years. The company has combined its wireless innovation with an understanding of consumer music tastes gleaned through sponsorship of a variety of concerts, music events and festivals nationwide. To promote the coming launch of the IS9181, VTech recently presented the "Timeless Concert Series" in conjunction with music production company Mochilla. The three-part series in Los Angeles paid homage to arrangers and composers from around the world such as Mulatu Astatke and Arthur Verocai who have influenced hip-hop since the 1970s. VTech has also sponsored special events at the annual South by Southwest Music (SXSW) Conference in Austin and the Winter Music Conference (WMC) in Miami. Okayplayer: Media sponsor for "The Karriem Riggins Virtuoso Experience" www.okayplayer.com Advance tickets for these historic shows are available now at The Triple Door box office (206) 838-4333 and online at thetripledoor.net, Yoshi's box office (510-238-9200) and online at 00:15:00 no diana krall, roy hargrove, mulgrew miller, karriem riggins, virtuoso experience, mulgrew miller, warren wolf, joe sanders, dj dummy, vtech, the triple door http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/5/prweb2375604.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/5/prweb2375604.htm Chandler, Mesa and Tempe offer family-friendly events and affordable summer vacation deals, making Sunny Arizona the perfect summer vacation hot spot [PRWeb May 12, 2009] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/5/prweb2375604.htm Mon, 04 May 2009 16:39:21 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com www.visitchandler.com. The Mesa Convention & Visitors Bureau wants to make summer vacations affordable. Any guest that books an overnight stay at select Mesa hotels and resorts during the summer can receive a $10 savings coupon in the form of "Mesa Money." The discount coupon can be downloaded at VisitMesa.com and can be used for up to three nights' accommodations. In addition, travelers can view budget-friendly vacation itineraries online with summer vacation tips and more. Summer vacation deals, discounts and promotions can be found online at www.VisitMesa.com/Values. Tempe is also a great summer vacation destination. Childsplay youth theatre presents "Rock Paper Scissors" at the Tempe Center for the Arts, June 6-14. "Wicked", the smash Broadway musical, comes to ASU Gammage July 1-26. ASU Art Museum hosts Family Fun Day on July 11, with activities and performances for children from 10a.m.-2p.m. And, don't miss waves and water slides at Big Surf, America's original waterpark. For more information, visit www.ExploreTempe.com. About Sunny Arizona Sunny Arizona is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Chandler, Mesa and Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination. Sunny Arizona's mission is to provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on hotels, restaurants, entertainment and local points of interest in Chandler, Mesa and Tempe. To learn more about Tempe, Chandler or Mesa, Arizona please call 480-894-8158 or 800-283-6734 or visit us at www.visitsunnyaz.com. # # #]]> Toni Smith Summer Vacation Deals Make Sunny Arizona an Ideal Summer Vacation Destination www.visitchandler.com. The Mesa Convention & Visitors Bureau wants to make summer vacations affordable. Any guest that books an overnight stay at select Mesa hotels and resorts during the summer can receive a $10 savings coupon in the form of "Mesa Money." The discount coupon can be downloaded at VisitMesa.com and can be used for up to three nights' accommodations. In addition, travelers can view budget-friendly vacation itineraries online with summer vacation tips and more. Summer vacation deals, discounts and promotions can be found online at www.VisitMesa.com/Values. Tempe is also a great summer vacation destination. Childsplay youth theatre presents "Rock Paper Scissors" at the Tempe Center for the Arts, June 6-14. "Wicked", the smash Broadway musical, comes to ASU Gammage July 1-26. ASU Art Museum hosts Family Fun Day on July 11, with activities and performances for children from 10a.m.-2p.m. And, don't miss waves and water slides at Big Surf, America's original waterpark. For more information, visit www.ExploreTempe.com. About Sunny Arizona Sunny Arizona is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Chandler, Mesa and Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination. Sunny Arizona's mission is to provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on hotels, restaurants, entertainment and local points of interest in Chandler, Mesa and Tempe. To learn more about Tempe, Chandler or Mesa, Arizona please call 480-894-8158 or 800-283-6734 or visit us at www.visitsunnyaz.com. # # #]]> 00:15:00 no sunny arizona arizona summer vacation summer vacation deals chandler, mesa and tempe http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/5/prweb2370744.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/5/prweb2370744.htm Kentucky Equality Federation and Marriage Equality Kentucky bring stars Brian Kent and Ryan Hill to the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area to raise money to fight attacks against the LGBTI community when the Kentucky General Assembly reconvenes in January [PRWeb May 5, 2009] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/5/prweb2370744.htm Mon, 04 May 2009 18:06:20 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com www.kyLGBT.org, the Equality Center of Kentucky Equality Federation. NOTE TO EDITORS: Kentucky Equality Federation is Kentucky's largest statewide, grassroots LGBTI civil rights organization. Kentucky Equality Federation is the sponsor of Marriage Equality Kentucky. For additional information, visit http://www.marriageequalityky.org/. Kentucky Equality Federation is a member of the International Lesbian and Gay Association ("ILGA"). Composed of over 600 member organizations around the world, ILGA is to this day the only international non-profit and non-governmental community-based federation dedicated to achieving equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people at the United Nations. Kentucky Equality Federation is a member of Marriage Equality USA. ###]]> Jordan Palmer Kentucky Equality Federation Announced Today a Major Fundraiser in the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Area Featuring Stars Brian Kent and Ryan Hill www.kyLGBT.org, the Equality Center of Kentucky Equality Federation. NOTE TO EDITORS: Kentucky Equality Federation is Kentucky's largest statewide, grassroots LGBTI civil rights organization. Kentucky Equality Federation is the sponsor of Marriage Equality Kentucky. For additional information, visit http://www.marriageequalityky.org/. Kentucky Equality Federation is a member of the International Lesbian and Gay Association ("ILGA"). Composed of over 600 member organizations around the world, ILGA is to this day the only international non-profit and non-governmental community-based federation dedicated to achieving equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people at the United Nations. Kentucky Equality Federation is a member of Marriage Equality USA. ###]]> 00:15:00 no kentucky pride, ohio pride, cincinnati gay events, ryan hill, brian kent, kentucky equality, kentucky equality federation, marriage equality, marriage equality kentucky, kentucky gay pride events, ohio gay pride events http://www.prweb.com/releases/Commercial_Kids/childrens_modeling/prweb2318004.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/Commercial_Kids/childrens_modeling/prweb2318004.htm Lead story on CBS Entertainment Tonight. Mary Hart says “CommercialKids.com is the best place to start a child modeling and acting in commercials, print ads, television and films. Newborns to age 18, Commercialkids.com makes getting started easy, saving parent’s money and time. [PRWeb Apr 14, 2009] http://www.prweb.com/releases/Commercial_Kids/childrens_modeling/prweb2318004.htm Mon, 13 Apr 2009 17:34:49 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com CommercialKids.com, presents an opportunity for free casting calls and legitimate licensed children’s talent agents that do not charge fees -- people that can land a child in motion pictures, a television series, television's next big commercial, print ads, or a music career. Babies and children of all ages nationwide already are earning millions of dollars each year by taking advantage of the opportunity CommercialKids.com offers. The film, television, commercial and modeling industry has never been busier. With more than 500 TV networks and movie studios constantly in production, the need for talent has never been greater. Each year thousands of parents spend hundreds, and often thousands of dollars presenting the talents of their baby, child or teen to baby modeling agents, kid's talent agents, casting directors and producers. Thousands more are spent on photo-shoots, head shots, traveling, and associated fees. CommercialKids.com is the place to find legitimate licensed talent agents, child modeling agents and open casting call auditions with no fees to pay ever. The children's talent agents and baby modeling agent listings provided by CommercialKids.com can position a baby, toddler, child or teen to be seen by all successful legitimate talent agents, film producers, music agents, music managers, dance agents and casting directors nationwide. Parents do not have to enter baby contests and beauty pageants to be seen. These legitimate casting calls are always free. There are no upfront fees. All talent agents and are commission based. Only after the child is paid for a job does they get agent get paid a ten percent commission. Adults 18+ looking for talent agents and casting calls go to Showbizltd.com for the most up to date information in show business. "I do know you need every advantage you can get in this business. Don't pass up this one. Commercial Kids is the best." -- Betty DeGeneres, Author/Celebrity Mom "As talent agents we are asked all the time by our clients how they should go about promoting their careers - CommercialKids.com is the answer"-- Sheila DiMarco, Talent Agent Los Angeles Founded in 1992, CommercialKids.com has been providing the most up-to-date contact information of legitimate, state-licensed, children's talent agents, baby modeling agents, kids commercial agents, children's casting directors, child music agents, kids managers, child dance agents, kids open casting calls and children's auditions. ###]]> David Greene E.T. Exclusive: CommercialKids.com Best Children's Casting Calls Anywhere CommercialKids.com, presents an opportunity for free casting calls and legitimate licensed children’s talent agents that do not charge fees -- people that can land a child in motion pictures, a television series, television's next big commercial, print ads, or a music career. Babies and children of all ages nationwide already are earning millions of dollars each year by taking advantage of the opportunity CommercialKids.com offers. The film, television, commercial and modeling industry has never been busier. With more than 500 TV networks and movie studios constantly in production, the need for talent has never been greater. Each year thousands of parents spend hundreds, and often thousands of dollars presenting the talents of their baby, child or teen to baby modeling agents, kid's talent agents, casting directors and producers. Thousands more are spent on photo-shoots, head shots, traveling, and associated fees. CommercialKids.com is the place to find legitimate licensed talent agents, child modeling agents and open casting call auditions with no fees to pay ever. The children's talent agents and baby modeling agent listings provided by CommercialKids.com can position a baby, toddler, child or teen to be seen by all successful legitimate talent agents, film producers, music agents, music managers, dance agents and casting directors nationwide. Parents do not have to enter baby contests and beauty pageants to be seen. These legitimate casting calls are always free. There are no upfront fees. All talent agents and are commission based. Only after the child is paid for a job does they get agent get paid a ten percent commission. Adults 18+ looking for talent agents and casting calls go to Showbizltd.com for the most up to date information in show business. "I do know you need every advantage you can get in this business. Don't pass up this one. Commercial Kids is the best." -- Betty DeGeneres, Author/Celebrity Mom "As talent agents we are asked all the time by our clients how they should go about promoting their careers - CommercialKids.com is the answer"-- Sheila DiMarco, Talent Agent Los Angeles Founded in 1992, CommercialKids.com has been providing the most up-to-date contact information of legitimate, state-licensed, children's talent agents, baby modeling agents, kids commercial agents, children's casting directors, child music agents, kids managers, child dance agents, kids open casting calls and children's auditions. ###]]> 00:15:00 no childrens talent agents, baby model, modeling, baby modeling, kid's talent agents, child modeling agents, open casting call, auditions, children's talent agent, baby modeling agent, music agents, music managers, dance agents, casting directors, baby contests, beauty pageants, casting calls, talent agency, talent agents casting calls, showbizltd acting jobs, show business, talent search, commercial kids, casting director, talent agency, modeling agent, casting, acting, children's talent agents, baby modeling agents, kids commercial agents, children's casting directors child music agents, kids managers, child dance agents, open casting calls, child auditions http://www.prweb.com/releases/PhoenixPride/Tempe/prweb2281504.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/PhoenixPride/Tempe/prweb2281504.htm Tempe Provides Lodging, Shopping, Dining & Entertainment For Phoenix Pride Attendees [PRWeb Apr 7, 2009] http://www.prweb.com/releases/PhoenixPride/Tempe/prweb2281504.htm Thu, 02 Apr 2009 17:50:51 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com http://www.pride-festival.org/ and at the gate. Phoenix Pride was held in Tempe from 1991-1997 and Tempe still has strong ties to the event. The Tempe Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is an exhibitor at Phoenix Pride, promoting Tempe as an LGBT-welcoming destination. The Tempe CVB staff will provide prize giveaways and hand out information about Tempe attractions, shopping and dining opportunities. After the Phoenix Pride Celebration, attendees are encouraged to visit Tempe's Mill Avenue via METRO Light Rail. Popular destinations include local breweries, patio dining, live music and dancing. Tempe features several TAG Approved hotels accessible via METRO Light Rail: Tempe Mission Palms Hotel, Four Points by Sheraton Tempe and Courtyard by Marriott Tempe Downtown. There are METRO stops just outside of the Phoenix Pride Celebration at Central Avenue and Indian School Road. METRO Light Rail passes are $1.25 for one ride and $2.50 for an all day pass. For more information about Phoenix Pride please visit www.phoenixpride.org. For more information about the Tempe CVB, please call 1-800-283-6734 or visit www.LGBTinTempe.com. About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to also provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on hotels, restaurants, entertainment and local points of interest. To learn more about Tempe, Arizona please call 480-894-8158 or 800-283-6734 or visit us at http://www.tempecvb.com. ###]]> TONI SMITH Tempe, Arizona Welcomes Visitors to Phoenix Pride Celebration http://www.pride-festival.org/ and at the gate. Phoenix Pride was held in Tempe from 1991-1997 and Tempe still has strong ties to the event. The Tempe Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is an exhibitor at Phoenix Pride, promoting Tempe as an LGBT-welcoming destination. The Tempe CVB staff will provide prize giveaways and hand out information about Tempe attractions, shopping and dining opportunities. After the Phoenix Pride Celebration, attendees are encouraged to visit Tempe's Mill Avenue via METRO Light Rail. Popular destinations include local breweries, patio dining, live music and dancing. Tempe features several TAG Approved hotels accessible via METRO Light Rail: Tempe Mission Palms Hotel, Four Points by Sheraton Tempe and Courtyard by Marriott Tempe Downtown. There are METRO stops just outside of the Phoenix Pride Celebration at Central Avenue and Indian School Road. METRO Light Rail passes are $1.25 for one ride and $2.50 for an all day pass. For more information about Phoenix Pride please visit www.phoenixpride.org. For more information about the Tempe CVB, please call 1-800-283-6734 or visit www.LGBTinTempe.com. About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to also provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on hotels, restaurants, entertainment and local points of interest. To learn more about Tempe, Arizona please call 480-894-8158 or 800-283-6734 or visit us at http://www.tempecvb.com. ###]]> 00:15:00 no phoenix pride celebration phoenix pride tempe convention and visitors bureau tempe metro light rail http://www.prweb.com/releases/ArtFestival/MusicFestival/prweb2227164.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/ArtFestival/MusicFestival/prweb2227164.htm Tempe's Art and Music Festivals in the Mill Avenue District Offer Fun Spring Activities for All Ages [PRWeb Mar 19, 2009] http://www.prweb.com/releases/ArtFestival/MusicFestival/prweb2227164.htm Mon, 16 Mar 2009 17:37:52 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com Tempe Festival of the Arts, March 27-29. In addition to exploring the variety of unique hand-made artwork, visitors will also be treated to live music, the Arizona Wine Festival, a cottage edibles section and hands-on activities for children. Street performers, sponsor exhibits and entertainment booths are also set up in the Mill Avenue District for festival patrons. Festival hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The following weekend, music lovers can enjoy live performances at the Circle K Tempe Music Festival on April 3-4 at Tempe Beach Park. The festival will feature multiple stages with over 30 bands including local, regional and national headliners, food booths and music-themed activities for both adults and children. This year's festival will feature Kid Rock as Friday's headliner with Cowboy Mouth and Tempe's own Roger Clyne and The Peacemakers as supporting acts. Saturday's lineup will feature 3 Doors Down and All-American Rejects. Festival hours are 5 p.m. to midnight on Friday, April 3, and noon to midnight on Saturday, April 4. Playing host to both festivals, be sure to experience the Mill Avenue District featuring over 100 unique shops, restaurants and entertainment venues. Visit the dozens of specialty boutiques and dining options such as Urban Outfitters or Caffe Boa Bistro & Wine Bar or catch an independent film at The Valley Art Theatre. About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau: The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to also provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on hotels, restaurants, entertainment and local points of interest. To learn more about Tempe, Arizona please call 480-894-8158 or 800-283-6734 or visit us at http://www.tempecvb.com. ###]]> TONI SMITH The Tempe Festival of the Arts & the Circle K Tempe Music Festival Usher in the Spring Season Tempe Festival of the Arts, March 27-29. In addition to exploring the variety of unique hand-made artwork, visitors will also be treated to live music, the Arizona Wine Festival, a cottage edibles section and hands-on activities for children. Street performers, sponsor exhibits and entertainment booths are also set up in the Mill Avenue District for festival patrons. Festival hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The following weekend, music lovers can enjoy live performances at the Circle K Tempe Music Festival on April 3-4 at Tempe Beach Park. The festival will feature multiple stages with over 30 bands including local, regional and national headliners, food booths and music-themed activities for both adults and children. This year's festival will feature Kid Rock as Friday's headliner with Cowboy Mouth and Tempe's own Roger Clyne and The Peacemakers as supporting acts. Saturday's lineup will feature 3 Doors Down and All-American Rejects. Festival hours are 5 p.m. to midnight on Friday, April 3, and noon to midnight on Saturday, April 4. Playing host to both festivals, be sure to experience the Mill Avenue District featuring over 100 unique shops, restaurants and entertainment venues. Visit the dozens of specialty boutiques and dining options such as Urban Outfitters or Caffe Boa Bistro & Wine Bar or catch an independent film at The Valley Art Theatre. About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau: The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to also provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on hotels, restaurants, entertainment and local points of interest. To learn more about Tempe, Arizona please call 480-894-8158 or 800-283-6734 or visit us at http://www.tempecvb.com. ###]]> 00:15:00 no tempe festival of the arts circle k tempe music festival tempe mill avenue district tempe convention and visitors bureau http://www.prweb.com/releases/Iran-Terrorism-Suspect/Film-March25-NYU/prweb2228074.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/Iran-Terrorism-Suspect/Film-March25-NYU/prweb2228074.htm Muslim filmmaker Justin Mashouf will be screening his controversial Iranian-American documentary, "Warring Factions," on March 25th as part of the annual NYU Shuruq Festival. The film documents Mashouf's journey to Iran to find break dancers in Tehran and shed light on the rising tensions between Iran and the US. On the filmmaker's journey home, he finds himself detained by American Homeland Security, having his footage confiscated by authorities. [PRWeb Mar 17, 2009] http://www.prweb.com/releases/Iran-Terrorism-Suspect/Film-March25-NYU/prweb2228074.htm Mon, 16 Mar 2009 11:24:20 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com Justin Mashouf will be screening his feature documentary, "Warring Factions," on March 25th as a part of the annual New York University Shuruq Festival. 24 year old Mashouf will be screening the 70 minute documentary in addition to speaking about his experiences in Iran, his detention by Homeland Security and the confiscation of his video footage on suspicion of terrorism. "Warring Factions" is Mashouf's first feature length documentary. Filming began in April 2007, capturing his experiences as a multi-ethnic Iranian American exploring his Muslim identity in a post 9/11 world. In the wake of rising international tensions, he is cornered into answering the question, "Where is your loyalty, America or Iran?" Shot in both countries, Mashouf's journey throughout the film uses his love for break dancing as a way of bridging an American culture with Iranian youth. Additionally, he becomes a student of the traditional Iranian martial art of "Varzesh Bastani" and seeks to understand the sentiments of the religious conservative generation of Iran's 1979 Islamic Revolution. As voices in the Obama administration deliberate their official Iran policy and media outlets have fueled the perception of a nuclear standoff, "Warring Factions" is a call to (dis)arms. By combining documentary and studio reenactments, Mashouf looks at the blurring of world borders, and the looming threat of another war in the Middle East. Wednesday March 25, 2009 at 7:30PM Where: Annual New York University Shuruq Festival 245 Sullivan Street Furman Hall, room 214 (Furman Hall is located at 245 Sullivan Street, between Washington Square South and West Third Street. It is two blocks east of the West Fourth subway station (A,C, E, B, D, F and V lines). Minetta Parking is the nearest parking facility (122 W. 3rd St. between 6th Avenue and MacDougal St., 212-777-3530), however here is a link to additional nearby parking garages: http://www.nyu.edu/about/parking.html ) When: Wednesday March 25, 2009. 7:30pm Please contact Amel Ahmed for reserved seating. Justin will be available for interviews in New York City from March 23rd till March 30th ###]]> Justin Mashouf Iranian-American Terror Suspect to Screen Iran Film at NYU Justin Mashouf will be screening his feature documentary, "Warring Factions," on March 25th as a part of the annual New York University Shuruq Festival. 24 year old Mashouf will be screening the 70 minute documentary in addition to speaking about his experiences in Iran, his detention by Homeland Security and the confiscation of his video footage on suspicion of terrorism. "Warring Factions" is Mashouf's first feature length documentary. Filming began in April 2007, capturing his experiences as a multi-ethnic Iranian American exploring his Muslim identity in a post 9/11 world. In the wake of rising international tensions, he is cornered into answering the question, "Where is your loyalty, America or Iran?" Shot in both countries, Mashouf's journey throughout the film uses his love for break dancing as a way of bridging an American culture with Iranian youth. Additionally, he becomes a student of the traditional Iranian martial art of "Varzesh Bastani" and seeks to understand the sentiments of the religious conservative generation of Iran's 1979 Islamic Revolution. As voices in the Obama administration deliberate their official Iran policy and media outlets have fueled the perception of a nuclear standoff, "Warring Factions" is a call to (dis)arms. By combining documentary and studio reenactments, Mashouf looks at the blurring of world borders, and the looming threat of another war in the Middle East. Wednesday March 25, 2009 at 7:30PM Where: Annual New York University Shuruq Festival 245 Sullivan Street Furman Hall, room 214 (Furman Hall is located at 245 Sullivan Street, between Washington Square South and West Third Street. It is two blocks east of the West Fourth subway station (A,C, E, B, D, F and V lines). Minetta Parking is the nearest parking facility (122 W. 3rd St. between 6th Avenue and MacDougal St., 212-777-3530), however here is a link to additional nearby parking garages: http://www.nyu.edu/about/parking.html ) When: Wednesday March 25, 2009. 7:30pm Please contact Amel Ahmed for reserved seating. Justin will be available for interviews in New York City from March 23rd till March 30th ###]]> 00:15:00 no iran, terrorism, terrorist, nyu, new york university, 9/11, obama, policy, warring factions, shuruq festival, homeland security, patriot act, documentary, nuclear, america, iranian-american, islamic revolution, international tensions, detention, detained, break dance, bboy, hip-hop http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/3/prweb2231384.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/3/prweb2231384.htm LA Femme Film Festival's Founder Leslie LaPage announced today that the 2009 festival kicks off its call for entries today March 16th. The festival will run from October 15th-18th, 2009 and include independent features, shorts, music videos, commercials, special screenings and seminars. The four day event will be held at the: Fine Arts Theatre in Beverly Hills at 8556 Wilshire Blvd. and the Wilshire Screening Room at 8670 Wilshire Blvd. [PRWeb Mar 16, 2009] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/3/prweb2231384.htm Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:30:17 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com www.lafemme.org. Key sponsors include: Screen Actors Guild Women's Committee and Diversity, Writers Guild America West, Governor's Office of Film and Entertainment State of Florida, Dr. David Lambert (www.skinandlaserspa.com). One of our new sponsors is Dr. David Lambert M.D. Dr Lambert is committed to offering an excellent and effective approach to skin care and his skin care line features products to reduce and eliminate the harsh life styles we pursue. His professional approach combined with his experience in skin care products embraces the best in new and exciting aesthetic treatments to corrective skin care. Dr. David's approach to treatment is a simple one. Accelerate the rate of natural exfoliation, which manufactures new cells to replace old or damaged ones and you will see a remarkable difference in your skin. Dr. David's Mission is to provide his customers with the most effective products available today in skin and sun care and his exclusive line of products are available through his website at www.skinandlaserspa.com. Media Inquiries: To register press credentials for the Festival or to schedule an interview with Leslie LaPage, contact Beth Page at 310-441-1645. Visit the website at www.lafemme.org LA Femme Film Festival highlights commercially-viable films written, directed or produced by women for everyone. Now in its fifth year, the festival is solely dedicated to catapulting a new breed of female filmmakers to the top of Hollywood's A-List. Contact: Beth Page (310) 441-1645 # # #]]> LESLIE LAPAGE 5th Annual La Femme International Film Festival Opens Call For Entries For 2009 Festival www.lafemme.org. Key sponsors include: Screen Actors Guild Women's Committee and Diversity, Writers Guild America West, Governor's Office of Film and Entertainment State of Florida, Dr. David Lambert (www.skinandlaserspa.com). One of our new sponsors is Dr. David Lambert M.D. Dr Lambert is committed to offering an excellent and effective approach to skin care and his skin care line features products to reduce and eliminate the harsh life styles we pursue. His professional approach combined with his experience in skin care products embraces the best in new and exciting aesthetic treatments to corrective skin care. Dr. David's approach to treatment is a simple one. Accelerate the rate of natural exfoliation, which manufactures new cells to replace old or damaged ones and you will see a remarkable difference in your skin. Dr. David's Mission is to provide his customers with the most effective products available today in skin and sun care and his exclusive line of products are available through his website at www.skinandlaserspa.com. Media Inquiries: To register press credentials for the Festival or to schedule an interview with Leslie LaPage, contact Beth Page at 310-441-1645. Visit the website at www.lafemme.org LA Femme Film Festival highlights commercially-viable films written, directed or produced by women for everyone. Now in its fifth year, the festival is solely dedicated to catapulting a new breed of female filmmakers to the top of Hollywood's A-List. Contact: Beth Page (310) 441-1645 # # #]]> 00:15:00 no entertainment, women, filmmakers, media, distribution, hollywood, film, documentaries, shorts, screenplays, commericals, music video, psa, studio films, studio, media women working in film, women in film, women directors, writers, celebrties, a list celebrities, tv, television, cable, broadcast, film festivals, international, domestic film, skin care, screen actors guild, writers guild of america, governor's office of film and entertainment state of florida, vivica fox, rosanna arquette, penelope spheeris, maria conchita alonso, jacqueline bisset, lea thompson, susan sidleman, martha coolidge, megyn price, laura silverman, seminars in film, parties, features, feature films, hollywood's in crowd, entertainment in hollywood http://www.prweb.com/releases/ASUArtMuseum/TempeArts/prweb2044934.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/ASUArtMuseum/TempeArts/prweb2044934.htm ASU Art Museum in Tempe Remains at the Forefront of Video Art with New Video Art Initiative [PRWeb Feb 25, 2009] http://www.prweb.com/releases/ASUArtMuseum/TempeArts/prweb2044934.htm Wed, 18 Feb 2009 09:43:51 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com ASU Art Museum in Tempe continues to present important video artists at benchmark points in their career. In keeping with this mission, ASU Art Museum is pleased to present the U.S. premiere of Breathing is Free: 12,756.3; New Work by Jun Nguyen-Hatsushiba, created by internationally known video artist Jun Nguyen-Hatsushiba. Breathing is Free: 12,756.3 is an important addition to the ongoing Moving Targets video art initiative of the ASU Art Museum. "Our Moving Targets initiative highlights the importance of having dedicated programs for video art," says Curator John Spiak. "With its rapid advancements and easy accessibility, video has become a way more people can be involved with creating and appreciating art." Moving Targets builds on the museum's long history of exploring the role of new media in the arts. Since 1995, the ASU Art Museum in Tempe has presented 26 dedicated video exhibitions and the work of more than 100 video artists in exhibitions, including Bill Viola, Shirin Neshat, Gary Hill, Pipilotti Rist, Jim Campbell, Nam Jun Paik, Cao Fei, and Alex Bag, in addition to many emerging video artists' first solo and U.S exhibitions. Additional programming includes I'm Keeping An Eye on You, curated by John Spiak for Aqua Art Miami exhibiting at ASU Art Museum in September 2009; the 13th Annual Short Film and Video Festival, screening at the museum on April 18, 2009; and the Video Outreach program, which works with high schools to actively participate at the museum and in their classrooms by studying and creating their own video art projects. A popular tourist destination, Tempe is host to many other annual arts events at Arizona State University and venues such as Tempe Center for the Arts and Mill Avenue. About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to also provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on Tempe attractions and entertainment, hotels and restaurants. To learn more about Tempe, Arizona please call 480-894-8158 or 800-283-6734 or visit us at http://www.tempecvb.com. ###]]> TONI SMITH ASU Art Museum Presents the U.S. Premiere of Breathing is Free: 12,756.3; New Work by Jun Nguyen-Hatsushiba ASU Art Museum in Tempe continues to present important video artists at benchmark points in their career. In keeping with this mission, ASU Art Museum is pleased to present the U.S. premiere of Breathing is Free: 12,756.3; New Work by Jun Nguyen-Hatsushiba, created by internationally known video artist Jun Nguyen-Hatsushiba. Breathing is Free: 12,756.3 is an important addition to the ongoing Moving Targets video art initiative of the ASU Art Museum. "Our Moving Targets initiative highlights the importance of having dedicated programs for video art," says Curator John Spiak. "With its rapid advancements and easy accessibility, video has become a way more people can be involved with creating and appreciating art." Moving Targets builds on the museum's long history of exploring the role of new media in the arts. Since 1995, the ASU Art Museum in Tempe has presented 26 dedicated video exhibitions and the work of more than 100 video artists in exhibitions, including Bill Viola, Shirin Neshat, Gary Hill, Pipilotti Rist, Jim Campbell, Nam Jun Paik, Cao Fei, and Alex Bag, in addition to many emerging video artists' first solo and U.S exhibitions. Additional programming includes I'm Keeping An Eye on You, curated by John Spiak for Aqua Art Miami exhibiting at ASU Art Museum in September 2009; the 13th Annual Short Film and Video Festival, screening at the museum on April 18, 2009; and the Video Outreach program, which works with high schools to actively participate at the museum and in their classrooms by studying and creating their own video art projects. A popular tourist destination, Tempe is host to many other annual arts events at Arizona State University and venues such as Tempe Center for the Arts and Mill Avenue. About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to also provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on Tempe attractions and entertainment, hotels and restaurants. To learn more about Tempe, Arizona please call 480-894-8158 or 800-283-6734 or visit us at http://www.tempecvb.com. ###]]> 00:15:00 no breathing is free: 12, 756.3 breathing is free: 12, 756.3; new work by jun nguyen-hatsushiba jun nguyen-hatsushiba video art moving targets asu art museum tempe http://www.prweb.com/releases/SpringEvents/Tempe/prweb2018414.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/SpringEvents/Tempe/prweb2018414.htm From outdoor recreation to art festivals, there are spring vacation events in Tempe that everyone can enjoy [PRWeb Feb 19, 2009] http://www.prweb.com/releases/SpringEvents/Tempe/prweb2018414.htm Fri, 13 Feb 2009 15:14:25 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com Tempe Festival of the Arts runs from March 27-29 and features more than 400 artists selling their wares throughout the Mill Avenue District. One of the most popular events in Tempe, it features entertainment, food and wine tasting at the Arizona Wine Festival. Admission is free. ASU Gammage is among the largest university-based presenters of the performing arts in the world. Their stellar Broadway season continues this spring with Rent, March 17-22, Frost/Nixon, March 31 - April 5, Cats, April 7-12 and Stomp, May 5-10. This spring vacation, season visitors can experience the desert at its best by hiking along one of the many Sonoran Desert trails. Spring vacation visitors can enjoy hiking among beautiful wildflowers at both Papago Park, adjacent to Tempe Town Lake, or South Mountain Park/Preserve, home to more than 50 miles of trails. Both parks are conveniently located close to other exciting events in Tempe. Visit www.ExploreTempe.com or call 800-283-6734 to request a free visitor's packet. About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to also provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on hotels, restaurants, entertainment, and local points of interest. To learn more about Tempe, Arizona, please call 480-894-8158 or 800-283-6734 or visit us at http://www.tempecvb.com. ###]]> TONI SMITH Spring Vacation Offers a Variety of Activities and Events in Tempe, Arizona Tempe Festival of the Arts runs from March 27-29 and features more than 400 artists selling their wares throughout the Mill Avenue District. One of the most popular events in Tempe, it features entertainment, food and wine tasting at the Arizona Wine Festival. Admission is free. ASU Gammage is among the largest university-based presenters of the performing arts in the world. Their stellar Broadway season continues this spring with Rent, March 17-22, Frost/Nixon, March 31 - April 5, Cats, April 7-12 and Stomp, May 5-10. This spring vacation, season visitors can experience the desert at its best by hiking along one of the many Sonoran Desert trails. Spring vacation visitors can enjoy hiking among beautiful wildflowers at both Papago Park, adjacent to Tempe Town Lake, or South Mountain Park/Preserve, home to more than 50 miles of trails. Both parks are conveniently located close to other exciting events in Tempe. Visit www.ExploreTempe.com or call 800-283-6734 to request a free visitor's packet. About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to also provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on hotels, restaurants, entertainment, and local points of interest. To learn more about Tempe, Arizona, please call 480-894-8158 or 800-283-6734 or visit us at http://www.tempecvb.com. ###]]> 00:15:00 no tempe convention and visitors bureau tempe events in tempe spring vacation http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/2/prweb1930644.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/2/prweb1930644.htm "Live at Zen Recording" EP includes 5 songs from "Is a Rock Band", the band's most recent release on Mohawk Bomb Records (http://www.mohawkbomb.com). [PRWeb Feb 12, 2009] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/2/prweb1930644.htm Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:38:51 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com http://www.soulfound.com About Mohawk Bomb Records Mohawk Bomb Records is a new kind of record label, focused on sharing all music with the World using social networking and Web 2.0 technologies. Also, we are an artist-centric promotions and advertising house designed to help new and unsigned artists spread the word about their music. http://mohawkbomb.com. Ivan Pena is also the CEO of Mohawk Bomb Records. ###]]> Ivan Pena A Real Live One -- Soulfound's New EP Drops February 17 http://www.soulfound.com About Mohawk Bomb Records Mohawk Bomb Records is a new kind of record label, focused on sharing all music with the World using social networking and Web 2.0 technologies. Also, we are an artist-centric promotions and advertising house designed to help new and unsigned artists spread the word about their music. http://mohawkbomb.com. Ivan Pena is also the CEO of Mohawk Bomb Records. ###]]> 00:15:00 no soulfound, live at zen recording, independent, music, alternative, is a rock band, rock band, rock music, florida, news, entertainment http://www.prweb.com/releases/CATF/2009_Season/prweb1925574.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/CATF/2009_Season/prweb1925574.htm CATF Keeps Five Alive in their 19th season! [PRWeb Jan 29, 2009] http://www.prweb.com/releases/CATF/2009_Season/prweb1925574.htm Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:23:40 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com Contemporary American Theater Festival (CATF) is pleased to announce their 2009 lineup of new plays. "The addition of a fifth play during our last season was very well received," stated Ed Herendeen, CATF Founder and Producing Director. "In our nineteenth season, we will continue building on that energy with five new American plays from five award-winning playwrights." The 2009 season will run from July 8 through August 2 at Shepherd University in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, and will feature the following plays in rotating repertory: Farragut North by Beau Willimon - Set in Iowa during a tight presidential primary race, press secretary Stephen has a career that men twice his age would envy. Thrown into backroom politics, how do you choose between lust for power and loyalty to the cause? This political drama is a classic tale of hubris set against the landscape of small town America… a look at ourselves. Yankee Tavern by Steven Dietz - Just when you thought you'd heard every 9/11 theory in the world… a man walks into the Yankee Tavern. There, a young couple find themselves caught up in what might be the biggest conspiracy of them all. Witness this fierce and funny dramatic thriller and know once again that what you don't know can hurt you. Fifty Words by Michael Weller - Marriage is no walk in the park. This domestic drama is a hair-raising roller-coaster ride to the painful, funny, revealing and ruthlessly honest heart of modern marriage. Most audiences with any experience of cohabitation will recognize themselves in this emotional battleground of contemporary relationships. Love hurts… and it's not necessarily pretty. The History of Light by Eisa Davis (World Premiere) - Imagine your father's college girlfriend tracking you down and sending you a stack of his fervent love letters. But what if you never knew your father, or a true, reciprocal love? A young singer's life is transformed as her past becomes her present. Swelling with the music of a grand piano, here is a passionate fusion between fathers and daughters, lovers and friends. Dear Sara Jane by Victor Lodato (World Premiere) - Sweet Sara Jane, alone at home, waits for her soldier husband to return from war. After too many bourbons, she poses dangerous questions and exposes nasty secrets. Sister and mother, fantasy and fact, it's all twisted together in this mix of metaphysical stand-up and mad cabaret. One woman, not really alone, in this solo play with songs. The CATF Box Office will open March 9 with pre-season hours Monday through Friday from noon until 5:00pm, with the online box office open 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Single ticket prices begin... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/CATF/2009_Season/prweb1925574.htm]]> Sandy Sponaugoe Contemporary American Theater Festival Announces 2009 Season Contemporary American Theater Festival (CATF) is pleased to announce their 2009 lineup of new plays. "The addition of a fifth play during our last season was very well received," stated Ed Herendeen, CATF Founder and Producing Director. "In our nineteenth season, we will continue building on that energy with five new American plays from five award-winning playwrights." The 2009 season will run from July 8 through August 2 at Shepherd University in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, and will feature the following plays in rotating repertory: Farragut North by Beau Willimon - Set in Iowa during a tight presidential primary race, press secretary Stephen has a career that men twice his age would envy. Thrown into backroom politics, how do you choose between lust for power and loyalty to the cause? This political drama is a classic tale of hubris set against the landscape of small town America… a look at ourselves. Yankee Tavern by Steven Dietz - Just when you thought you'd heard every 9/11 theory in the world… a man walks into the Yankee Tavern. There, a young couple find themselves caught up in what might be the biggest conspiracy of them all. Witness this fierce and funny dramatic thriller and know once again that what you don't know can hurt you. Fifty Words by Michael Weller - Marriage is no walk in the park. This domestic drama is a hair-raising roller-coaster ride to the painful, funny, revealing and ruthlessly honest heart of modern marriage. Most audiences with any experience of cohabitation will recognize themselves in this emotional battleground of contemporary relationships. Love hurts… and it's not necessarily pretty. The History of Light by Eisa Davis (World Premiere) - Imagine your father's college girlfriend tracking you down and sending you a stack of his fervent love letters. But what if you never knew your father, or a true, reciprocal love? A young singer's life is transformed as her past becomes her present. Swelling with the music of a grand piano, here is a passionate fusion between fathers and daughters, lovers and friends. Dear Sara Jane by Victor Lodato (World Premiere) - Sweet Sara Jane, alone at home, waits for her soldier husband to return from war. After too many bourbons, she poses dangerous questions and exposes nasty secrets. Sister and mother, fantasy and fact, it's all twisted together in this mix of metaphysical stand-up and mad cabaret. One woman, not really alone, in this solo play with songs. The CATF Box Office will open March 9 with pre-season hours Monday through Friday from noon until 5:00pm, with the online box office open 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Single ticket prices begin... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/CATF/2009_Season/prweb1925574.htm]]> 00:15:00 no contemporary american theater festival, catf, theater, theatre, shepherdstown, new american theater, new american plays, contemporary theater, contemporary theatre, beau willimon, steven dietz, eisa davis, michael weller, victor lodato, farragut north, yankee tavern, fifty words, the history of light, dear sara jane, playwrights, shepherd university, shepherd college http://www.prweb.com/releases/FantasyofLights/Tempe/prweb1619954.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/FantasyofLights/Tempe/prweb1619954.htm Family friendly holiday events in Arizona include the Tempe Festival of the Arts and the Fantasy of Lights [PRWeb Nov 24, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/FantasyofLights/Tempe/prweb1619954.htm Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:52:33 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com www.tempecvb.com) will have a variety of holiday events in Arizona to choose from throughout the winter season. Events include the APS Fantasy of Lights Opening Night, the 40th Annual Fall Tempe Festival of the Arts and the APS Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade. The APS Fantasy of Lights launches the holiday season with its Opening Night Parade and Holiday Tree Lighting on November 29 from 5 to 9 p.m. The glittering lights of the parade can be viewed on Mill Avenue from 3rd Street to the Centerpoint Plaza. The night's festivities will also include Clifford the Big Red Dog as the Grand Marshall, street entertainers, a special appearance from Santa Claus and a spectacular fireworks finale to complete the evening. The 40th Annual Fall Tempe Festival of the Arts runs from December 5 - 7, open from 10 a.m. to dusk each day. Held in the Mill Avenue District, 450 juried artists will be representing 18 visual art categories ranging from digital photography to woodworking to jewelry to painting. This three-day festival offers visitors a chance to shop for the holidays while enjoying live music, the Arizona Wine Festival, a cottage edibles section and hands-on activities for children. The APS Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade on December 13 brings decorated watercrafts that light up the night on Tempe Town Lake. Evening festivities take place from 4 to 9 p.m. with the parade beginning at 7 p.m. Visitors will enjoy free admission, special exhibits, musical entertainment, kids' activities, and a fireworks finale in Tempe Beach Park. Fifty tons of snow adds to the seasonal atmosphere for kids' enjoyment. For more information about Tempe and the holiday events in Arizona please call 480-355-6075 or visit www.TempeCVB.com. About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau: The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to also provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on Tempe hotels, restaurants, entertainment and local points of interest. To learn more about Tempe, Arizona please call 480-894-8158 or 800-283-6734 or visit us at http://www.tempecvb.com. ###]]> TONI SMITH Tempe Hosts Many of the Holiday Events in Arizona This Winter www.tempecvb.com) will have a variety of holiday events in Arizona to choose from throughout the winter season. Events include the APS Fantasy of Lights Opening Night, the 40th Annual Fall Tempe Festival of the Arts and the APS Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade. The APS Fantasy of Lights launches the holiday season with its Opening Night Parade and Holiday Tree Lighting on November 29 from 5 to 9 p.m. The glittering lights of the parade can be viewed on Mill Avenue from 3rd Street to the Centerpoint Plaza. The night's festivities will also include Clifford the Big Red Dog as the Grand Marshall, street entertainers, a special appearance from Santa Claus and a spectacular fireworks finale to complete the evening. The 40th Annual Fall Tempe Festival of the Arts runs from December 5 - 7, open from 10 a.m. to dusk each day. Held in the Mill Avenue District, 450 juried artists will be representing 18 visual art categories ranging from digital photography to woodworking to jewelry to painting. This three-day festival offers visitors a chance to shop for the holidays while enjoying live music, the Arizona Wine Festival, a cottage edibles section and hands-on activities for children. The APS Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade on December 13 brings decorated watercrafts that light up the night on Tempe Town Lake. Evening festivities take place from 4 to 9 p.m. with the parade beginning at 7 p.m. Visitors will enjoy free admission, special exhibits, musical entertainment, kids' activities, and a fireworks finale in Tempe Beach Park. Fifty tons of snow adds to the seasonal atmosphere for kids' enjoyment. For more information about Tempe and the holiday events in Arizona please call 480-355-6075 or visit www.TempeCVB.com. About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau: The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to also provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on Tempe hotels, restaurants, entertainment and local points of interest. To learn more about Tempe, Arizona please call 480-894-8158 or 800-283-6734 or visit us at http://www.tempecvb.com. ###]]> 00:15:00 no fantasy of lights tempe tempe convention and visitors bureau holiday events in arizona http://www.prweb.com/releases/FordIronmanArizona/Tempe/prweb1583354.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/FordIronmanArizona/Tempe/prweb1583354.htm Athletes and spectators alike to enjoy the local attractions in Arizona during this year's Ford Ironman Arizona [PRWeb Nov 20, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/FordIronmanArizona/Tempe/prweb1583354.htm Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:02:57 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com Ford Ironman Arizona, which will take place on November 23, 2008 in Tempe. During this true test of endurance, competitors will swim 2.4-miles, bike 112-miles and run a 26.2 mile marathon in succession, earning the right to become an Ironman. Ford Ironman Arizona has become extremely popular with more than 2,000 athletes competing each year. It is anticipated to generate more than $4 million in economic impact for Tempe. That includes expenditures from both athletes and their friends and families, who travel to Tempe to provide support and encouragement for competitors and to experience the local attractions in Arizona. There are many opportunities for spectators to see the athletes in action. The swim course is in Tempe Town Lake. The bike course is three loops, beginning in the Tempe Beach Park and circling northeast. The marathon course winds around Tempe Town Lake and into Papago Park to the north, with the finish line at the edge of Tempe Beach Park at Rio Salado Parkway and Mill Avenue. The Ford Ironman Arizona Athlete Village will be set up in the park prior to and during the event. It features sponsor and merchandise booths and provides a gathering place for athletes and spectators. There are plenty of local attractions in Arizona, including Tempe, for athletes and spectators to help pass the time before and after the big event. The Mill Avenue District, with more than 100 restaurants, shops and cafes, is located just south of the Ironman festivities. Parks and mountain preserves provide easy access to outdoor recreation in the scenic Sonoran desert, such as hiking and biking. Entertainment centers such as Tempe Marketplace and Arizona Mills provide more opportunities for nightlife, great cuisine and shopping. Trips to Arizona destinations such as Sedona and the Grand Canyon are also easily accessible from Tempe. For more information, visit www.IronmanArizona.com or www.TempeCVB.com. About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on hotels, restaurants, entertainment and local attractions in Arizona. # # #]]> TONI SMITH Ford Ironman Arizona Races to Tempe Ford Ironman Arizona, which will take place on November 23, 2008 in Tempe. During this true test of endurance, competitors will swim 2.4-miles, bike 112-miles and run a 26.2 mile marathon in succession, earning the right to become an Ironman. Ford Ironman Arizona has become extremely popular with more than 2,000 athletes competing each year. It is anticipated to generate more than $4 million in economic impact for Tempe. That includes expenditures from both athletes and their friends and families, who travel to Tempe to provide support and encouragement for competitors and to experience the local attractions in Arizona. There are many opportunities for spectators to see the athletes in action. The swim course is in Tempe Town Lake. The bike course is three loops, beginning in the Tempe Beach Park and circling northeast. The marathon course winds around Tempe Town Lake and into Papago Park to the north, with the finish line at the edge of Tempe Beach Park at Rio Salado Parkway and Mill Avenue. The Ford Ironman Arizona Athlete Village will be set up in the park prior to and during the event. It features sponsor and merchandise booths and provides a gathering place for athletes and spectators. There are plenty of local attractions in Arizona, including Tempe, for athletes and spectators to help pass the time before and after the big event. The Mill Avenue District, with more than 100 restaurants, shops and cafes, is located just south of the Ironman festivities. Parks and mountain preserves provide easy access to outdoor recreation in the scenic Sonoran desert, such as hiking and biking. Entertainment centers such as Tempe Marketplace and Arizona Mills provide more opportunities for nightlife, great cuisine and shopping. Trips to Arizona destinations such as Sedona and the Grand Canyon are also easily accessible from Tempe. For more information, visit www.IronmanArizona.com or www.TempeCVB.com. About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on hotels, restaurants, entertainment and local attractions in Arizona. # # #]]> 00:15:00 no ford ironman arizona tempe tempe convention and visitors bureau local attractions in arizona http://www.prweb.com/releases/ShowUpNow/Pass/prweb1336374.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/ShowUpNow/Pass/prweb1336374.htm Newly lowered prices at ShowUp.com give visitors an affordable way to see local attractions in Arizona. [PRWeb Sep 22, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/ShowUpNow/Pass/prweb1336374.htm Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:02:46 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com ShowUp Now Pass is the key to exploring all of Phoenix's exceptional and comprehensive arts and cultural attractions. The Desert Botanical Garden's Marketing Manager John Sallot has expressed that "the ShowUp Now Pass is a wonderful way to explore what Phoenix has to offer and...to bring arts and culture to our residents and visitors." The ShowUp Now Pass offers two options: the Total Access Pass and the Golden Triangle Pass. The first of the two, the Total Access Pass, includes admission for up to 14 of the Valley's celebrated museums with a savings of over $110 in admission fees. The pass includes places like the Pueblo Grande Museum, the Phoenix Zoo and the Scottsdale Museum for Contemporary Art. The Golden Triangle Pass offers a savings value of over 30%. It caters exclusively to the biggest and most popular local attractions in Arizona including the scenic Desert Botanical Garden, the Heard Museum and the Phoenix Art Museum. To learn more about these special offers, please visit www.showupnowpass.com. The ShowUp.com Web site also features a comprehensive calendar of events providing dates, times, and even maps for events. Tempe has a wide array of arts and cultural attractions throughout the year that can be found on ShowUp.com. Events and local attractions in Arizona such as ASU Gammage, the ASU Art Museum and Tempe Center for the Arts are featured on ShowUp.com's events calendar. About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to also provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on Tempe hotels, restaurants, entertainment and local points of interest. To learn more about Tempe, Arizona please call 480-894-8158 or 800-283-6734 or visit us at http://www.tempecvb.com. ###]]> TONI SMITH ShowUp.com Offers New Discount Passes for Local Attractions in Arizona ShowUp Now Pass is the key to exploring all of Phoenix's exceptional and comprehensive arts and cultural attractions. The Desert Botanical Garden's Marketing Manager John Sallot has expressed that "the ShowUp Now Pass is a wonderful way to explore what Phoenix has to offer and...to bring arts and culture to our residents and visitors." The ShowUp Now Pass offers two options: the Total Access Pass and the Golden Triangle Pass. The first of the two, the Total Access Pass, includes admission for up to 14 of the Valley's celebrated museums with a savings of over $110 in admission fees. The pass includes places like the Pueblo Grande Museum, the Phoenix Zoo and the Scottsdale Museum for Contemporary Art. The Golden Triangle Pass offers a savings value of over 30%. It caters exclusively to the biggest and most popular local attractions in Arizona including the scenic Desert Botanical Garden, the Heard Museum and the Phoenix Art Museum. To learn more about these special offers, please visit www.showupnowpass.com. The ShowUp.com Web site also features a comprehensive calendar of events providing dates, times, and even maps for events. Tempe has a wide array of arts and cultural attractions throughout the year that can be found on ShowUp.com. Events and local attractions in Arizona such as ASU Gammage, the ASU Art Museum and Tempe Center for the Arts are featured on ShowUp.com's events calendar. About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to also provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on Tempe hotels, restaurants, entertainment and local points of interest. To learn more about Tempe, Arizona please call 480-894-8158 or 800-283-6734 or visit us at http://www.tempecvb.com. ###]]> 00:15:00 no showup.com tempe tempe convention and visitors bureau local attractions in arizona http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/9/prweb1289394.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/9/prweb1289394.htm For 25 years it has been hailed by many as a shining example of the best Christmas entertainment available. [PRWeb Sep 5, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/9/prweb1289394.htm Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:59:20 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com here for release) • Winter Wonderland (click here for release) • Breakfast with the Grinch • Rockabilly Christmas • Tim Watson's Tennessee Christmas (click here for release) The Louise Mandrell's 'Joy the World' Christmas Dinner & Show runs Nov. 15 through Dec. 25, 2008. Straight from her popular theater in Tennessee's Smoky Mountains, Mandrell is giving Christmas at the resort a whole new feel during the dinner show. She and her band will perform traditional Christmas music, dancing and comedy all while guests dine on a delicious holiday meal with all the trimmings. Winter Wonderland will be one of the holiday "hot spots" for families and friends alike this year. Held in the resort's Ryman Exhibit Halls, this beautiful wonderland features many activities for "kids" of all ages, like Photos with Santa, Treasures for the Holidays Crafts Show, Hall of Trees display and a charity fund-raiser, a Christmas train and the return of Gingerbread Corner with gingerbread decorating classes taught by elves. Winter Wonderland begins Nov. 23, 2008. Breakfast with the Grinch will help families get the day started with one of Christmas' most... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/9/prweb1289394.htm]]> Kim Keelor Shining Brighter than Ever in its 25th Year, Gaylord Opryland's 'A Country Christmas' Brings Wonder and Memories - Beginning November 14 here for release) • Winter Wonderland (click here for release) • Breakfast with the Grinch • Rockabilly Christmas • Tim Watson's Tennessee Christmas (click here for release) The Louise Mandrell's 'Joy the World' Christmas Dinner & Show runs Nov. 15 through Dec. 25, 2008. Straight from her popular theater in Tennessee's Smoky Mountains, Mandrell is giving Christmas at the resort a whole new feel during the dinner show. She and her band will perform traditional Christmas music, dancing and comedy all while guests dine on a delicious holiday meal with all the trimmings. Winter Wonderland will be one of the holiday "hot spots" for families and friends alike this year. Held in the resort's Ryman Exhibit Halls, this beautiful wonderland features many activities for "kids" of all ages, like Photos with Santa, Treasures for the Holidays Crafts Show, Hall of Trees display and a charity fund-raiser, a Christmas train and the return of Gingerbread Corner with gingerbread decorating classes taught by elves. Winter Wonderland begins Nov. 23, 2008. Breakfast with the Grinch will help families get the day started with one of Christmas' most... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/9/prweb1289394.htm]]> 00:15:00 no rockettes, grinch ice, country christmas, opryland resort, nashville christmas, music city hotels, nashville holiday events, winter wonderland http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/8/prweb1207034.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/8/prweb1207034.htm The first online music label to give 100% of its net profits to water projects in the developing world joins with an original and bold electric guitar player, Nic Mc, www.nicmc.com [PRWeb Aug 25, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/8/prweb1207034.htm Fri, 22 Aug 2008 10:58:37 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com www.nicmc.com. Can we leave the world a better place and be successful at the same time? Nic Mc and Aquamuzic have answered yes to the above and placed their faith into his first release, Unlimited Guitar Experiments Vol 1. "Nic is an original and a free thinker," says Aquamuzic president, Thierry Deruelle. "He is the alter ego that every business man secretly wants to be... He's the one that made the Aquamuzic project work." His philosophy is that once your family is protected, you have a couple of nice cars, a nice home, good schools to send your kids to, nice clothes and some free time to travel, what else do you need? "So many people on this planet can't even safely drink their water and we need 3 iPhones? Frugality is not the issue here and no one should be ashamed of success. We ought to live comfortably but can we do it better?" "Sustainable economic development for us in the west will come with an eco minded sustainable middle class everywhere else and it is not by replicating our wasteful model in China and India that we will achieve success on this planet as a species," says Nic. Aquamuzic wants to be a catalyst between artists such as Nic Mc and large organizations that fight poverty around the world by giving access to drinkable water. Wasn't' there a saying in the seventies that music could help change the world? Now is the time, here is the place, www.nicmc.com ###]]> Eléonore Guité Nic Mc and Aquamuzic Join Forces to Convert Music into Water www.nicmc.com. Can we leave the world a better place and be successful at the same time? Nic Mc and Aquamuzic have answered yes to the above and placed their faith into his first release, Unlimited Guitar Experiments Vol 1. "Nic is an original and a free thinker," says Aquamuzic president, Thierry Deruelle. "He is the alter ego that every business man secretly wants to be... He's the one that made the Aquamuzic project work." His philosophy is that once your family is protected, you have a couple of nice cars, a nice home, good schools to send your kids to, nice clothes and some free time to travel, what else do you need? "So many people on this planet can't even safely drink their water and we need 3 iPhones? Frugality is not the issue here and no one should be ashamed of success. We ought to live comfortably but can we do it better?" "Sustainable economic development for us in the west will come with an eco minded sustainable middle class everywhere else and it is not by replicating our wasteful model in China and India that we will achieve success on this planet as a species," says Nic. Aquamuzic wants to be a catalyst between artists such as Nic Mc and large organizations that fight poverty around the world by giving access to drinkable water. Wasn't' there a saying in the seventies that music could help change the world? Now is the time, here is the place, www.nicmc.com ###]]> 00:15:00 no nic mc, aquamuzic.org, guitar playing, fundraising, water, drinkable water, electric guitar, www.nicmc.com http://www.prweb.com/releases/BroadwaySeason/Gammage/prweb1209014.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/BroadwaySeason/Gammage/prweb1209014.htm The Tempe Convention & Visitors Bureau is Proud to Introduce the Exciting New Broadway Season at ASU Gammage. [PRWeb Aug 20, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/BroadwaySeason/Gammage/prweb1209014.htm Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:07:54 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com ASU Gammage is an ideal spot for fans to begin or end their night on the town. The Mill Avenue District, with over 100 restaurants, shops and taverns is a quick walk away, making a trip to the theatre and to Tempe, Arizona an exciting evening outing. Designed by the renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright, ASU Gammage is among the largest university-based presenters of the performing arts in the world. ASU Gammage hosts a collection of inspiring performances that are complemented by the theatre's architectural design. The 2008/2009 Broadway season includes seven of today's biggest hits straight from Broadway along with several blockbusters that will make their ASU Gammage return: A Chorus Line: September 2-7, 2008 The Rat Pack- Live at the Sands: October 14-19, 2008 Happy Days: November 18-23, 2008 Spring Awakening: December 9-14, 2008 Disney's The Lion King: January 2 - February 8, 2009 Frost/Nixon starring Stacy Keach: March 31 - April 5, 2009 Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: June 16-21, 2009 ASU Gammage also stages a series of special engagements during the 2008-2009 Broadway season that include: Rent: March 17-22, 2009 Cats: April 7-12, 2009 Stomp: May 5-10, 2009 Wicked: July 1-26, 2009 Show tickets start at under $25.00 and are available for purchase online, via telephone or at the box office. Tempe, Arizona Broadway season tickets are also available for purchase and start under $120.00. For ticket, show and Broadway season information, visit www.asugammage.com or call (480) 965-3434. For information on Tempe dining options and other entertainment ideas, visit www.tempecvb.com. About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on hotels, restaurants, entertainment and local points of interest. To learn more about Tempe, Arizona please call 480-894-8158 or 800-283-6734 or visit us at http://www.tempecvb.com. ###]]> TONI SMITH New Broadway Season Sparkles in Tempe, Arizona at ASU Gammage ASU Gammage is an ideal spot for fans to begin or end their night on the town. The Mill Avenue District, with over 100 restaurants, shops and taverns is a quick walk away, making a trip to the theatre and to Tempe, Arizona an exciting evening outing. Designed by the renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright, ASU Gammage is among the largest university-based presenters of the performing arts in the world. ASU Gammage hosts a collection of inspiring performances that are complemented by the theatre's architectural design. The 2008/2009 Broadway season includes seven of today's biggest hits straight from Broadway along with several blockbusters that will make their ASU Gammage return: A Chorus Line: September 2-7, 2008 The Rat Pack- Live at the Sands: October 14-19, 2008 Happy Days: November 18-23, 2008 Spring Awakening: December 9-14, 2008 Disney's The Lion King: January 2 - February 8, 2009 Frost/Nixon starring Stacy Keach: March 31 - April 5, 2009 Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: June 16-21, 2009 ASU Gammage also stages a series of special engagements during the 2008-2009 Broadway season that include: Rent: March 17-22, 2009 Cats: April 7-12, 2009 Stomp: May 5-10, 2009 Wicked: July 1-26, 2009 Show tickets start at under $25.00 and are available for purchase online, via telephone or at the box office. Tempe, Arizona Broadway season tickets are also available for purchase and start under $120.00. For ticket, show and Broadway season information, visit www.asugammage.com or call (480) 965-3434. For information on Tempe dining options and other entertainment ideas, visit www.tempecvb.com. About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on hotels, restaurants, entertainment and local points of interest. To learn more about Tempe, Arizona please call 480-894-8158 or 800-283-6734 or visit us at http://www.tempecvb.com. ###]]> 00:15:00 no asu gammage, broadway season, broadway, tempe convention and visitors bureau, tempe arizona, tempe http://www.prweb.com/releases/contemporary_american/theater_festival/prweb1072764.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/contemporary_american/theater_festival/prweb1072764.htm Television and Film actors to perform in Shepherdstown [PRWeb Jul 8, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/contemporary_american/theater_festival/prweb1072764.htm Tue, 08 Jul 2008 09:44:54 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com Contemporary American Theater Festival. In addition to outstanding theatrical credits ranging from small independent productions, all the way to Broadway, many actors have also appeared in popular television shows and major motion pictures. "We have assembled a remarkably talented cast this year," stated Ed Herendeen, Founder and Producing Director of CATF. "They will do an amazing job of bringing these colorful and somewhat controversial characters to life." The Contemporary American Theater Festival will run July 9 through August 3, presenting five risk-taking plays that are guaranteed to make you "thinktheater": The Overwhelming by J.T. Rogers, Pig Farm by Greg Kotis, Stick Fly by Lydia R. Diamond, WRECKS by Neil LaBute and the world premiere of A View of the Harbor by Richard Dresser. Returning as part of the CATF acting company this year: * Lee Sellars, a Festival favorite, is appearing this year in The Overwhelming and Pig Farm. He has performed in many CATF productions including The God of Hell, Flag Day and Rounding Third. Sellars has been seen in television shows such as Law & Order, The Sopranos, The Black Donnelleys and ER, and has also appeared in films such as Third Watch. * Chris Boykin will be performing in The Overwhelming. He has been a CATF acting intern and part of CATF's Actor's Lab, appearing in productions of Amazing, On the Verge, and Happyslap. Boykin has been seen in the Shepherd University productions of Streamers, Jesus Hopped the "A" Train, Fat Pig and The Shape of Things. This fall he will attend The Theatre School at DePaul for his M.F.A. in acting. * Andrea Cirie is back this year to keep you laughing in A View of the Harbor and Pig Farm after appearing in last Season's Lonesome Hollow and The Pursuit of Happiness. Cirie wrote and performed her solo show, V.I.P., at the Edinburgh Theatre Festival and has appeared on Law & Order: SVU and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. * Anne Marie Nest gave a memorable performance as Rachel Corrie in last year's controversial My Name is Rachel Corrie. She graces the stage this year in Stick Fly and A View of the Harbor. Other CATF productions have included Mr. Marmalade and Sex, Death, and the Beach Baby. Nest's credits include over twenty plays performed at theaters across the country, as well as a role on the television series "Guiding Light." * Michael Goodwin performs this year in The Overwhelming after appearing at CATF nine times in the past. In addition to leading performances at many... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/contemporary_american/theater_festival/prweb1072764.htm]]> Sandy Sponaugle Contemporary American Theater Festival Announces 2008 Company Contemporary American Theater Festival. In addition to outstanding theatrical credits ranging from small independent productions, all the way to Broadway, many actors have also appeared in popular television shows and major motion pictures. "We have assembled a remarkably talented cast this year," stated Ed Herendeen, Founder and Producing Director of CATF. "They will do an amazing job of bringing these colorful and somewhat controversial characters to life." The Contemporary American Theater Festival will run July 9 through August 3, presenting five risk-taking plays that are guaranteed to make you "thinktheater": The Overwhelming by J.T. Rogers, Pig Farm by Greg Kotis, Stick Fly by Lydia R. Diamond, WRECKS by Neil LaBute and the world premiere of A View of the Harbor by Richard Dresser. Returning as part of the CATF acting company this year: * Lee Sellars, a Festival favorite, is appearing this year in The Overwhelming and Pig Farm. He has performed in many CATF productions including The God of Hell, Flag Day and Rounding Third. Sellars has been seen in television shows such as Law & Order, The Sopranos, The Black Donnelleys and ER, and has also appeared in films such as Third Watch. * Chris Boykin will be performing in The Overwhelming. He has been a CATF acting intern and part of CATF's Actor's Lab, appearing in productions of Amazing, On the Verge, and Happyslap. Boykin has been seen in the Shepherd University productions of Streamers, Jesus Hopped the "A" Train, Fat Pig and The Shape of Things. This fall he will attend The Theatre School at DePaul for his M.F.A. in acting. * Andrea Cirie is back this year to keep you laughing in A View of the Harbor and Pig Farm after appearing in last Season's Lonesome Hollow and The Pursuit of Happiness. Cirie wrote and performed her solo show, V.I.P., at the Edinburgh Theatre Festival and has appeared on Law & Order: SVU and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. * Anne Marie Nest gave a memorable performance as Rachel Corrie in last year's controversial My Name is Rachel Corrie. She graces the stage this year in Stick Fly and A View of the Harbor. Other CATF productions have included Mr. Marmalade and Sex, Death, and the Beach Baby. Nest's credits include over twenty plays performed at theaters across the country, as well as a role on the television series "Guiding Light." * Michael Goodwin performs this year in The Overwhelming after appearing at CATF nine times in the past. In addition to leading performances at many... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/contemporary_american/theater_festival/prweb1072764.htm]]> 00:15:00 no contemporary american theater festival, shepherdstown, shepherd university, west virginia new american theater, jt rogers, the overwhelming lydia r. diamond, liesl tommy, stick fly, neil labute, wrecks, greg kotis, pig farm, richard dresser, charles towers, a view of the harbor lee sellars, chris boykin, andrea cirie, anne marie nest, michael goodwin, anderson matthews avery glymph, sipiwe moyo, kelsey nash, graham powell, joniece abbott-pratt, tijuana ricks, maduka steady, david emerson toney, kurt zischke, reggie ray, dr. aaron anderson, deb aquavella, colin bills, matt nielson, devon painter, patrick wallace, d.m. wood, robert klingelhoefer, ed herendeen, peggy mckowen http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/6/prweb794644.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/6/prweb794644.htm The Comedy Act Theater in Los Angeles , legendary home and testing ground of comedians Jamie Foxx, DL Hughley, Chris Tucker, Mike Epps, Robin Harris and more, was reopened Thursday 5-29-08 and the event broadcast live over the Internet. [PRWeb Jun 5, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/6/prweb794644.htm Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:19:31 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com www.lastingvalue.com) and Pax Stereo Tv (www.paxstereo.tv), and is currently available for viewing On-Demand. The live broadcast and associated Internet television channel ("Tv") represents the partnering of ongoing efforts by the two companies to expand and develop new online communities. Channels feature 24/7 broadcasts, integrated chat, On-Demand listings, and the latest in widgets. Visitors to the channel may also join and upload their own unique content including photos, audio and video files. Website and channel design and implementation was provided by Pax Stereo Tv, while the broadcast is maintained by Lasting Value Broadcasting. The Comedy Act Theater (www.comedyacttheater.com) was opened by Michael Williams in 1985, in south central Los Angeles. He recruited the late Robin Harris, creator of the famous "Bebe's Kids" series, and soon became the first and only major comedy club to cater to black performers and audiences. Vintage video clips of the legendary Harris are featured prominently in the Comedy Act Planet On-Demand programming. The Comedy Act Theater's successful club model had spread to several cities, only to succumb to unforeseen health concerns in it's innovative creator. Initially given just six months to live, astoundingly Williams has not only recovered but made the decision to return to his work as a creator of comedy careers. The Comedy Act Theater will be in operation each and every Thursday night at it's original location. Potential viewers should be aware that channel content is adult in nature. The Comedy Act Theater, now renamed the Comedy Act Planet is currently located in it's original home in Leimert Park's Regency West, 3339 W. 43rd Street, Los Angeles. For more information call (213) 706-4403. Pax Stereo Tv has a variety of Internet and mulitmedia design services for individuals and businesses of all sizes. Please contact Victor Allen at (323) 296-6165 for more information. ###]]> Victor Allen Legendary Comedy Act Theater Reopens In Los Angeles - Internet Television Pioneer Pax Stereo Tv Streams Event Live www.lastingvalue.com) and Pax Stereo Tv (www.paxstereo.tv), and is currently available for viewing On-Demand. The live broadcast and associated Internet television channel ("Tv") represents the partnering of ongoing efforts by the two companies to expand and develop new online communities. Channels feature 24/7 broadcasts, integrated chat, On-Demand listings, and the latest in widgets. Visitors to the channel may also join and upload their own unique content including photos, audio and video files. Website and channel design and implementation was provided by Pax Stereo Tv, while the broadcast is maintained by Lasting Value Broadcasting. The Comedy Act Theater (www.comedyacttheater.com) was opened by Michael Williams in 1985, in south central Los Angeles. He recruited the late Robin Harris, creator of the famous "Bebe's Kids" series, and soon became the first and only major comedy club to cater to black performers and audiences. Vintage video clips of the legendary Harris are featured prominently in the Comedy Act Planet On-Demand programming. The Comedy Act Theater's successful club model had spread to several cities, only to succumb to unforeseen health concerns in it's innovative creator. Initially given just six months to live, astoundingly Williams has not only recovered but made the decision to return to his work as a creator of comedy careers. The Comedy Act Theater will be in operation each and every Thursday night at it's original location. Potential viewers should be aware that channel content is adult in nature. The Comedy Act Theater, now renamed the Comedy Act Planet is currently located in it's original home in Leimert Park's Regency West, 3339 W. 43rd Street, Los Angeles. For more information call (213) 706-4403. Pax Stereo Tv has a variety of Internet and mulitmedia design services for individuals and businesses of all sizes. Please contact Victor Allen at (323) 296-6165 for more information. ###]]> 00:15:00 no paxstereo, neourban, internet television, mariohemsley, victorallen, comedyacttheater, comedyactplanet, comedy act planet, tv, robin harris, dl hughley, martin lawrence, jamie foxx, damon wayans http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/6/prweb989434.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/6/prweb989434.htm Robots from over 20 countries compete in 60 events at the world's largest robot competition. The event includes tiny quarter-sized autonomous robots, 340 combat behemouths, humanoid robots that play soccer, art robots, and everything in-between. Thousands of contestants from around the world will bring over 500 robots to the annual event. [PRWeb Jun 3, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/6/prweb989434.htm Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:25:02 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com DAVID CALKINS Hundreds of Robots Compete at Fifth Annual international RoboGames in San Francisco 00:15:00 no international gold japan competition soccer humanoid robot robogames robolympics battlebots robots android medal androids http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/4/prweb868614.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/4/prweb868614.htm Ardent academic appreciation of theater has earned a sophomore theater and English major of the Robert E. Cook Honors College at Indiana University of Pennsylvania national recognition for her dramaturgy skill. [PRWeb Apr 23, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/4/prweb868614.htm Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:59:44 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com IUP productions including The Beauty Queen of Leenane, a contemporary Irish dark comedy, and Kindertransport, a play about children being saved from the Holocaust. She is the dramaturg for IUP's current production of King Henry IV Part I. "As a dramaturg, I am typically in charge of much of the research and writing behind a theatrical production. This role, however, is different for every production, and I design my own process with each show I work on. In The Beauty Queen of Leenane, historical research beyond the basics was not necessary so I approached it emotively for both the company and the audience's emotional response and understanding." "I solely worked with history during Kindertransport, and for the department's current production of King Henry IV Part I, I am working to bring the understanding between the true history of England to the theatrical history created by Shakespeare." In her role as dramaturg, she also helps company with any questions, builds a web site for reference and tries to inspire the artists involved to use the resources provided to further their own knowledge and research for the production. Sabol also uses a lobby display and program notes to further understanding, interest, and experience at the theater. "I enjoy my dramaturgical work because it incorporates what I most enjoy about producing theatre--history and criticism behind a production or script," she said. "When I was in high school, I was an actor and learned to love theatre by performing. Now, as an academic, I have grown to appreciate theatre more and more through dissecting scripts, choices, etc. and helping others to have a similar academic experience." Sabol continues to evolve her dramaturgy skills by taking on the dramaturg role. "With Jessica's double major in English and theater and her exceptional writing skills, she has grown considerably in her dramaturgy skills despite only discovering last year that she had an interest in this area," said Barb Blackledge, chair of IUP's theater and dance department. "She did a masterful job in serving as dramaturg for our fall production of The Beauty Queen of Leenane. She was able to use this opportunity to exhibit her excellent work on this production at the festival as well as the competition exhibits there." The Beauty Queen of Leenane was one of only seven in IUP's competition region, which includes all of Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and Washington, D.C., invited to perform at the Region II KCACTF at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh in January. "Honestly, the biggest enhancement of both my interest and skills was attending the regional KCACTF," said Sabol, who was selected for the national competition for her outstanding achievement at regional festivals. "At the festival I was able to see others work, get feedback on my work, and attend sessions about dramaturgy. I found flaws in my work and got new ideas and approaches from these opportunities in Pittsburgh, and I have since worked to better my product as I work with King Henry IV Part I this spring." Only eight students in the nation are chosen to compete in each of eight categories including set, costume, light, sound and makeup design, stage management, directing and dramaturgy. The regional and... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/4/prweb868614.htm]]> Robert E Cook Honors College Jessica Sabol, of Morrisdale, PA, has Been Awarded a 2008 National Selection Teams Fellowship to Compete in the Dramaturgy Category at the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival in Washington, D.C. in April IUP productions including The Beauty Queen of Leenane, a contemporary Irish dark comedy, and Kindertransport, a play about children being saved from the Holocaust. She is the dramaturg for IUP's current production of King Henry IV Part I. "As a dramaturg, I am typically in charge of much of the research and writing behind a theatrical production. This role, however, is different for every production, and I design my own process with each show I work on. In The Beauty Queen of Leenane, historical research beyond the basics was not necessary so I approached it emotively for both the company and the audience's emotional response and understanding." "I solely worked with history during Kindertransport, and for the department's current production of King Henry IV Part I, I am working to bring the understanding between the true history of England to the theatrical history created by Shakespeare." In her role as dramaturg, she also helps company with any questions, builds a web site for reference and tries to inspire the artists involved to use the resources provided to further their own knowledge and research for the production. Sabol also uses a lobby display and program notes to further understanding, interest, and experience at the theater. "I enjoy my dramaturgical work because it incorporates what I most enjoy about producing theatre--history and criticism behind a production or script," she said. "When I was in high school, I was an actor and learned to love theatre by performing. Now, as an academic, I have grown to appreciate theatre more and more through dissecting scripts, choices, etc. and helping others to have a similar academic experience." Sabol continues to evolve her dramaturgy skills by taking on the dramaturg role. "With Jessica's double major in English and theater and her exceptional writing skills, she has grown considerably in her dramaturgy skills despite only discovering last year that she had an interest in this area," said Barb Blackledge, chair of IUP's theater and dance department. "She did a masterful job in serving as dramaturg for our fall production of The Beauty Queen of Leenane. She was able to use this opportunity to exhibit her excellent work on this production at the festival as well as the competition exhibits there." The Beauty Queen of Leenane was one of only seven in IUP's competition region, which includes all of Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and Washington, D.C., invited to perform at the Region II KCACTF at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh in January. "Honestly, the biggest enhancement of both my interest and skills was attending the regional KCACTF," said Sabol, who was selected for the national competition for her outstanding achievement at regional festivals. "At the festival I was able to see others work, get feedback on my work, and attend sessions about dramaturgy. I found flaws in my work and got new ideas and approaches from these opportunities in Pittsburgh, and I have since worked to better my product as I work with King Henry IV Part I this spring." Only eight students in the nation are chosen to compete in each of eight categories including set, costume, light, sound and makeup design, stage management, directing and dramaturgy. The regional and... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/4/prweb868614.htm]]> 00:15:00 no kcactf.org, theater, kennedy center american college theater festival, kennedy center, honors colleges, honors college, festival, natioanl award, scholarship, dramaturg, productions, english, carnegie mellon, pittsburgh, iup, indiana university of pa, region ii kcactf, dance, robert e cook honors college, rechc, robert e cook, cook honors, artists http://www.prweb.com/releases/music/download/prweb822774.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/music/download/prweb822774.htm Wolfgang's Vault, the online destination for live music known for its vast archive of rare and historic concert performances is now a popular music distribution vehicle for artists of all genres. [PRWeb Apr 2, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/music/download/prweb822774.htm Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:58:00 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com Wolfgang's Vault archive under an innovative, artist friendly distribution arrangement with the popular music site. Wolfgang's Vault has developed an online platform which provides opportunity for partner artists to be paid for the sale of their music in an unusually transparent and quick reconciliation method. Artists are proactively and independently able to release and market previously unavailable live concert recordings for download to the Wolfgang's Vault music fan community. Among the list of successful artists recently partnered with Wolfgang's Vault: The Ramones, Kristin Hersh of legendary indie rock band The Throwing Muses, Wayne Kramer of MC5 fame, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, The Tubes, The Persuasions, Orleans, and Pousette Dart. These concerts are scheduled for release on Wolfgang's Vault over the coming months. George Howard, former President of Rykodisc is currently involved with artist relations for the site, and initiated many of the agreements. He says: "Wolfgang's Vault is uniquely positioned to provide revenue streams, distribution channels, and awareness for artists and labels willing to embrace the new realities of the music business. While artists can no longer rely on labels to further their careers, a forward-thinking company like Wolfgang's Vault represents a fantastic strategic partnership opportunity." Eric Johnson, President and COO of Wolfgang's Vault comments: "We believe we have created a unique resource for the enjoyment and distribution of live music. We couldn't be more excited about the artists we have partnered with and look forward to announcing more in the near term." About Wolfgang's Vault: Wolfgang's Vault is the online destination for live music and the world's largest collection of live concert recordings and vintage music memorabilia. What began with the personal archives of famed promoter Bill Graham now includes ten different archives. Music lovers find free music streaming online here, with over a thousand concert recordings from the past and present, digital downloads and thousands of rock items including posters, photos and t-shirts available for purchase. http://www.wolfgangsvault.com ###]]> Gabby Medecki Wolfgang's Vault Creates Distribution Partnerships with Musicians Wolfgang's Vault archive under an innovative, artist friendly distribution arrangement with the popular music site. Wolfgang's Vault has developed an online platform which provides opportunity for partner artists to be paid for the sale of their music in an unusually transparent and quick reconciliation method. Artists are proactively and independently able to release and market previously unavailable live concert recordings for download to the Wolfgang's Vault music fan community. Among the list of successful artists recently partnered with Wolfgang's Vault: The Ramones, Kristin Hersh of legendary indie rock band The Throwing Muses, Wayne Kramer of MC5 fame, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, The Tubes, The Persuasions, Orleans, and Pousette Dart. These concerts are scheduled for release on Wolfgang's Vault over the coming months. George Howard, former President of Rykodisc is currently involved with artist relations for the site, and initiated many of the agreements. He says: "Wolfgang's Vault is uniquely positioned to provide revenue streams, distribution channels, and awareness for artists and labels willing to embrace the new realities of the music business. While artists can no longer rely on labels to further their careers, a forward-thinking company like Wolfgang's Vault represents a fantastic strategic partnership opportunity." Eric Johnson, President and COO of Wolfgang's Vault comments: "We believe we have created a unique resource for the enjoyment and distribution of live music. We couldn't be more excited about the artists we have partnered with and look forward to announcing more in the near term." About Wolfgang's Vault: Wolfgang's Vault is the online destination for live music and the world's largest collection of live concert recordings and vintage music memorabilia. What began with the personal archives of famed promoter Bill Graham now includes ten different archives. Music lovers find free music streaming online here, with over a thousand concert recordings from the past and present, digital downloads and thousands of rock items including posters, photos and t-shirts available for purchase. http://www.wolfgangsvault.com ###]]> 00:15:00 no wolfgangsvault, wolfgang's vault, wolfgangs vault, bill graham archive, bga, distribution, music, live music, concert recordings, kristin hersh, mc5, ramones, preservation hall, artists, distribution of live music, george howard, eric johnson, live music, music archive, where live music lives http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/3/prweb780964.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/3/prweb780964.htm April 12-13 Marks The 12th Annual Phoenix Pride Festival and Parade Taking Place Just Minutes From Tempe's Popular Mill Avenue District [PRWeb Mar 24, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/3/prweb780964.htm Wed, 19 Mar 2008 17:53:53 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com www.LGBTinTempe.com) has announced its participation in the Phoenix Pride Festival and Parade. The annual event begins on Saturday, April 12, and continues through Sunday, April 13 from noon to 9 p.m. both days. After the parade on Saturday at 11 a.m., the Steele Indian School Park will host numerous exhibitors and vendors, providing diverse shopping and informational experiences for attendees. There will also be a variety of activities and entertainment featuring multiple stages, outdoor dance floors, karaoke booths and international fare. Headlining the Festival Stage on Saturday evening are Ultra Naté and Exposé, and on Sunday, Kat DeLuna and Sheena Easton. While the event is now held in Phoenix, Tempe hosted Phoenix Pride from 1991-1997. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau (TCVB) continues to participate as an exhibitor at Phoenix Pride by promoting Tempe as an LGBT friendly destination. The Tempe CVB booth will provide information on Tempe attractions, shopping and dining. After the festival activities conclude, Phoenix Pride participants are known to head over to Tempe's most popular areas, Mill Avenue and Tempe Marketplace. Attractions include several local breweries, various restaurants, live music and dancing at local hotspots. Over the past five years the Tempe CVB has made a significant effort to support the LGBT community. A member of The Greater Phoenix Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce and the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association, the Tempe CVB proudly supports Equality Arizona and Body Positive, a Phoenix-based non-profit dedicated to the fight against HIV/AIDS. The Tempe CVB provides diversity training for Tempe hotels and supports the TAG Approved accommodations programs. For more information about Phoenix Pride Festival and Parade please visit www.phoenixpride.org. For more information about the Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau, call 1-800-283-6734 or visit www.LGBTinTempe.com. About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to also provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on Tempe hotels, Tempe restaurants, Tempe entertainment and local points of interest. To learn more about Tempe, Arizona please call 480-894-8158 or 800-283-6734 or visit us at http://www.tempecvb.com. ###]]> TONI SMITH Tempe, Arizona Prepares For Phoenix Pride Festival and Parade www.LGBTinTempe.com) has announced its participation in the Phoenix Pride Festival and Parade. The annual event begins on Saturday, April 12, and continues through Sunday, April 13 from noon to 9 p.m. both days. After the parade on Saturday at 11 a.m., the Steele Indian School Park will host numerous exhibitors and vendors, providing diverse shopping and informational experiences for attendees. There will also be a variety of activities and entertainment featuring multiple stages, outdoor dance floors, karaoke booths and international fare. Headlining the Festival Stage on Saturday evening are Ultra Naté and Exposé, and on Sunday, Kat DeLuna and Sheena Easton. While the event is now held in Phoenix, Tempe hosted Phoenix Pride from 1991-1997. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau (TCVB) continues to participate as an exhibitor at Phoenix Pride by promoting Tempe as an LGBT friendly destination. The Tempe CVB booth will provide information on Tempe attractions, shopping and dining. After the festival activities conclude, Phoenix Pride participants are known to head over to Tempe's most popular areas, Mill Avenue and Tempe Marketplace. Attractions include several local breweries, various restaurants, live music and dancing at local hotspots. Over the past five years the Tempe CVB has made a significant effort to support the LGBT community. A member of The Greater Phoenix Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce and the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association, the Tempe CVB proudly supports Equality Arizona and Body Positive, a Phoenix-based non-profit dedicated to the fight against HIV/AIDS. The Tempe CVB provides diversity training for Tempe hotels and supports the TAG Approved accommodations programs. For more information about Phoenix Pride Festival and Parade please visit www.phoenixpride.org. For more information about the Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau, call 1-800-283-6734 or visit www.LGBTinTempe.com. About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to also provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on Tempe hotels, Tempe restaurants, Tempe entertainment and local points of interest. To learn more about Tempe, Arizona please call 480-894-8158 or 800-283-6734 or visit us at http://www.tempecvb.com. ###]]> 00:15:00 no tempe phoenix pride tempe convention and visitors bureau phoenix pride festival and parade http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/2/prweb658024.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/2/prweb658024.htm With provocative coverage of celebrity scandals and relationship issues served in quick bite-sized pieces, Pax Stereo Tv is out to change the face of Internet television. User Generated Content (UGC) is the rage, host Stephanie Raye is Super Hot, and once again innovation flavored with sex sells. [PRWeb Feb 11, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/2/prweb658024.htm Wed, 13 Feb 2008 11:24:32 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com Pax Stereo Tv is the one today daring to be different, but using a old formula to do it. Sex. Besides pioneering with over 350 micro-niche internet television channels, Pax Stereo Tv' s repertoire has now been expanded into providing original programming, and the key ingredients to grab todays audiences are reality and sex. In series such as "Beast & the Booty" and "Virtually Uncut", relationship issues and sex are the main events. Sexy Stephanie Raye is now cohosting regularly with Mario Hemsley, and the result has been a steady increase in viewership. "I am loving all the attention, what woman wouldn't", Stephanie laughs. "With the popularity comes demands, but we all have to juggle responsibilities in real life. I do, I'm sure you do too." Stephanie points to her family as what keeps her grounded. She has been gathering a steady following since appearing out of relative anonymity. "I am a single mom raising a family, I just decided to try something new, something for myself." The rest is now history. Mario describes her as a natural talent. "Stephanie Raye walked in here and while playing around charmed us all. She is a natural." What's Next host Victor Allen tells you more on the How To Use Us page. "Our goal is to first make ourselves valuable both to our users and the artists, commerce is a distant second." ###]]> Victor Allen Sexy NeoUrban Reality Talk Shows Paint A New Face On Internet Television Pax Stereo Tv is the one today daring to be different, but using a old formula to do it. Sex. Besides pioneering with over 350 micro-niche internet television channels, Pax Stereo Tv' s repertoire has now been expanded into providing original programming, and the key ingredients to grab todays audiences are reality and sex. In series such as "Beast & the Booty" and "Virtually Uncut", relationship issues and sex are the main events. Sexy Stephanie Raye is now cohosting regularly with Mario Hemsley, and the result has been a steady increase in viewership. "I am loving all the attention, what woman wouldn't", Stephanie laughs. "With the popularity comes demands, but we all have to juggle responsibilities in real life. I do, I'm sure you do too." Stephanie points to her family as what keeps her grounded. She has been gathering a steady following since appearing out of relative anonymity. "I am a single mom raising a family, I just decided to try something new, something for myself." The rest is now history. Mario describes her as a natural talent. "Stephanie Raye walked in here and while playing around charmed us all. She is a natural." What's Next host Victor Allen tells you more on the How To Use Us page. "Our goal is to first make ourselves valuable both to our users and the artists, commerce is a distant second." ###]]> 00:15:00 no mariohemsley stephanieraye victorallen paxstereo neourban neo urban pax video tv internet television http://www.prweb.com/releases/television/widgets/prweb618421.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/television/widgets/prweb618421.htm Responding to a growing demand among international viewers, Internet television pioneer, Pax Stereo Tv has announced the latest addition to its Internet television channels; Human-powered Video Guide Widgets. Considered the perfect companion to the current network of over 350 micro-niche robot "AutoChannels", these international widgets offer high-quality videos from around the world in a variety of languages. Competition between human-powered TV and robot widgets is expected to increase. [PRWeb Jan 21, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/television/widgets/prweb618421.htm Wed, 16 Jan 2008 15:41:37 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com www.paxstereo.tv) is at it again. After building a number of Internet television networks using "robot autochannel" search technology, Pax Stereo Tv has continued their expansion by adding human-powered widget guides to search and access online video. Staffed by a global team of editors who are constantly categorizing and filtering content, these state-of-the-art human-powered elements are provided by developer, WeShow. WeShow (www.WeShow.com) is part of the current video revolution occurring on the web, and offers a unique portfolio of video widgets customized for a variety of countries and cultures. By providing "a human-powered entertainment guide", WeShow simplifies the process of finding and viewing your favorite videos and also adds a human touch. But the WeShow widgets allow for much more than a great viewing experience. Pax Stereo Director of Marketing and Promotion, Victor Allen explains. "WeShow allows Pax Stereo Tv expansion into international territory, and because of them we are now offering programming for consumers in Germany, France, Spain, United Kingdom and Brazil." CEO Mario Hemsley agrees. "While we are not affiliated with WeShow, and the same widgets we use are available to all, we still feel that because of the WeShow widget we are able to offer many of our international visitors a unique experience in their own language. The benefits are obvious." The Human-Powered Tv page (www.paxstereo.tv/human-poweredtv.htm) has full information and a drop down menu of video playlists gathered from the most popular video sites, such as YouTube, Metacafe, Google, MySpace, Dailymotion, and more. After working in an almost exclusively virtual reality, and building a competent collection of virtual staff, adding these new human-powered elements can be unsettling to some. Mario is quick to dispel rumors of infighting between members of the virtual staff. "Any change can be perceived as threatening, but we are doing everything to ensure a smooth transition of services. Our virtual staff is still our backbone, and continues as our main source of Internet television programming." Further comments from staff are encouraged, and will be made available on the website. Victor adds, "virtual or real, human-powered or robots, it's all good to us and great for the consumer." Pax Stereo Tv is still offering complimentary services to those affected by the current Writers' Strike. More information is available at the Writers' Strike Channel (www.paxstereo.tv/artist_pages/writers_strike.htm). Additionally, the .Tv URL Giveaway program (www.paxstereo.tv) is at it again. After building a number of Internet television networks using "robot autochannel" search technology, Pax Stereo Tv has continued their expansion by adding human-powered widget guides to search and access online video. Staffed by a global team of editors who are constantly categorizing and filtering content, these state-of-the-art human-powered elements are provided by developer, WeShow. WeShow (www.WeShow.com) is part of the current video revolution occurring on the web, and offers a unique portfolio of video widgets customized for a variety of countries and cultures. By providing "a human-powered entertainment guide", WeShow simplifies the process of finding and viewing your favorite videos and also adds a human touch. But the WeShow widgets allow for much more than a great viewing experience. Pax Stereo Director of Marketing and Promotion, Victor Allen explains. "WeShow allows Pax Stereo Tv expansion into international territory, and because of them we are now offering programming for consumers in Germany, France, Spain, United Kingdom and Brazil." CEO Mario Hemsley agrees. "While we are not affiliated with WeShow, and the same widgets we use are available to all, we still feel that because of the WeShow widget we are able to offer many of our international visitors a unique experience in their own language. The benefits are obvious." The Human-Powered Tv page (www.paxstereo.tv/human-poweredtv.htm) has full information and a drop down menu of video playlists gathered from the most popular video sites, such as YouTube, Metacafe, Google, MySpace, Dailymotion, and more. After working in an almost exclusively virtual reality, and building a competent collection of virtual staff, adding these new human-powered elements can be unsettling to some. Mario is quick to dispel rumors of infighting between members of the virtual staff. "Any change can be perceived as threatening, but we are doing everything to ensure a smooth transition of services. Our virtual staff is still our backbone, and continues as our main source of Internet television programming." Further comments from staff are encouraged, and will be made available on the website. Victor adds, "virtual or real, human-powered or robots, it's all good to us and great for the consumer." Pax Stereo Tv is still offering complimentary services to those affected by the current Writers' Strike. More information is available at the Writers' Strike Channel (www.paxstereo.tv/artist_pages/writers_strike.htm). Additionally, the .Tv URL Giveaway program ( 00:15:00 no pax, stereo, mario, hemsley, victor, allen, stephanie, raye, neourban, neo http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/1/prweb618371.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/1/prweb618371.htm How one film and TV actor is surviving the writer's strike with Voice Over. Character actor D.C. Douglas can currently be heard as the announcer on the new celebrity GEICO spots. [PRWeb Jan 16, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/1/prweb618371.htm Tue, 15 Jan 2008 16:15:42 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com http://www.MyVoiceOverGuy.com. Landing the GEICO announcer role last year gave Douglas' voice over career a kick in the proverbial pants. The 2007 campaign was downloaded daily on YouTube.com and stirred up additional work for Douglas throughout the year. The commercials were so popular that GEICO is extending the campaign with a new round of commercials including celebrities like Joan Rivers, Peter Frampton, James Lipton and even Mrs. Butterworth. Douglas says it couldn't have come at a better time. "I absolutely support the writers in their fight," says Douglas. "Unfortunately, this kind of fight takes a toll on the industry - there are virtually no auditions and pilot season seems to have been decimated. But I'm in an extremely lucky position being a voice over artist as well as an actor. I still get to use my craft to generate income and support the writers at the same time. I'm doubly lucky that the GEICO campaign has been renewed for 2008. Funny thing is, I've got several films that were shot a year ago that won't be out until this summer or later. So for now I'm anonymous but making a living." Not until late 2008 will we see Douglas in "Change Your Life" with Tony Plana ("Ugly Betty"), "Deadwater" with Lance Henriksen ("Aliens"), "Universal Remote" with Charles Q. Murphy ("Night At The Museum") and the movie of the week, "Final Approach" with Dean Cane ("Out Of Time"). Until then, keep your ears open. About D.C. Douglas D.C. Douglas is a voice over artist and on-camera character actor in Los Angeles. His film and TV work can be sampled at his Official Website and his voice over work can be heard at My Voice Over Guy. Contact: Collin Baxter 323-899-1998 ###]]> Collin Baxter Character Actor Survives Strike with Voice Over http://www.MyVoiceOverGuy.com. Landing the GEICO announcer role last year gave Douglas' voice over career a kick in the proverbial pants. The 2007 campaign was downloaded daily on YouTube.com and stirred up additional work for Douglas throughout the year. The commercials were so popular that GEICO is extending the campaign with a new round of commercials including celebrities like Joan Rivers, Peter Frampton, James Lipton and even Mrs. Butterworth. Douglas says it couldn't have come at a better time. "I absolutely support the writers in their fight," says Douglas. "Unfortunately, this kind of fight takes a toll on the industry - there are virtually no auditions and pilot season seems to have been decimated. But I'm in an extremely lucky position being a voice over artist as well as an actor. I still get to use my craft to generate income and support the writers at the same time. I'm doubly lucky that the GEICO campaign has been renewed for 2008. Funny thing is, I've got several films that were shot a year ago that won't be out until this summer or later. So for now I'm anonymous but making a living." Not until late 2008 will we see Douglas in "Change Your Life" with Tony Plana ("Ugly Betty"), "Deadwater" with Lance Henriksen ("Aliens"), "Universal Remote" with Charles Q. Murphy ("Night At The Museum") and the movie of the week, "Final Approach" with Dean Cane ("Out Of Time"). Until then, keep your ears open. About D.C. Douglas D.C. Douglas is a voice over artist and on-camera character actor in Los Angeles. His film and TV work can be sampled at his Official Website and his voice over work can be heard at My Voice Over Guy. Contact: Collin Baxter 323-899-1998 ###]]> 00:15:00 no actor, voice, over, voice over, voiceover, character actor, film actor, tv actor, television actor, film, tv, television, talent, on-camera talent, narration, radio, commercial http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/1/prweb608731.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/1/prweb608731.htm New Orleans songwriter Susan Cowsill will join Nobel Prize Laureate Gabriel Garcia Marquez, acclaimed Iranian film director Abbas Kiarostami, and modernist Chinese Photographer Liu Zheng at the world's first international forum on natural disasters and culture. Susan Cowsill and her husband, Russ Broussard, will attend the February conference in Tokyo at the special invitation of P.E.N., the world's oldest human rights organization and the oldest international literary organization. [PRWeb Jan 13, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/1/prweb608731.htm Thu, 10 Jan 2008 16:40:33 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com Susan Cowsill and her husband, Russ Broussard, to be special presenters at the world's first international forum focusing on "disaster and culture." The forum will be held on Friday, February 22 through Monday February 25, 2008 in Tokyo, Japan. This event will be a gathering of artists and writers from all over the world who have written or produced works about natural disasters. Prominent writers and representatives from a variety of fields in Japanese and international society will direct the discussion, which will examine the response to disaster from a cultural perspective. Outstanding writers, filmmakers, and artists will join Susan Cowsill, including Columbian novelist and Nobel Prize Laureate Gabriel Garcia Marquez, author of the classic Love in the Time of Cholera, internationally acclaimed Iranian director Abbas Kiarostami, and Chinese photographer Liu Zheng. The goal of P.E.N. is to promote the ideal that art and literature know no frontiers and should remain a common currency among nations, especially in times of political or international conflicts. Susan Cowsill and Russ Broussard will examine the theme "Things Stolen by Katrina, Things Gained from Katrina" Hurricane Katrina posed incredible challenges to New Orleans musicians, including Susan Cowsill. After losing her home and possessions when Katrina destroyed her city, Susan later learned that her beloved brother Barry Cowsill had lost his life in the storm's aftermath. Susan's commitment to New Orleans remains passionate and steadfast, which is evident in her powerful Hurricane Katrina song, "Crescent City Snow." According to respected sources in the music industry, this song just may go down in musical history as the most poignant to come out of the catastrophe. Susan does all she can to help maintain national awareness of conditions in New Orleans. She is proud to perform alongside her fellow musicians for the benefit of New Orleans and has contributed her songs to relief effort compilation CDs. Susan Cowsill's humanitarian efforts also include working against child abuse and actively supporting peaceful causes, and the rebuilding efforts for her home city of New Orleans. Wet Bank Guide (September 2007) called Susan Cowsill's Katrina song, "Crescent City Snow," "arguably the best of the lot. It is the anthem we have all been waiting for. To hear it is to want to buy it." Susan Cowsill made her initial mark on popular culture at the age of eight with The Cowsills, the 60s family pop group that not only... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/1/prweb608731.htm]]> G. Nienaber Katrina Survivor Susan Cowsill to Join Nobel Laureate Gabriel Garcia Marquez at International Forum on Natural Disasters Susan Cowsill and her husband, Russ Broussard, to be special presenters at the world's first international forum focusing on "disaster and culture." The forum will be held on Friday, February 22 through Monday February 25, 2008 in Tokyo, Japan. This event will be a gathering of artists and writers from all over the world who have written or produced works about natural disasters. Prominent writers and representatives from a variety of fields in Japanese and international society will direct the discussion, which will examine the response to disaster from a cultural perspective. Outstanding writers, filmmakers, and artists will join Susan Cowsill, including Columbian novelist and Nobel Prize Laureate Gabriel Garcia Marquez, author of the classic Love in the Time of Cholera, internationally acclaimed Iranian director Abbas Kiarostami, and Chinese photographer Liu Zheng. The goal of P.E.N. is to promote the ideal that art and literature know no frontiers and should remain a common currency among nations, especially in times of political or international conflicts. Susan Cowsill and Russ Broussard will examine the theme "Things Stolen by Katrina, Things Gained from Katrina" Hurricane Katrina posed incredible challenges to New Orleans musicians, including Susan Cowsill. After losing her home and possessions when Katrina destroyed her city, Susan later learned that her beloved brother Barry Cowsill had lost his life in the storm's aftermath. Susan's commitment to New Orleans remains passionate and steadfast, which is evident in her powerful Hurricane Katrina song, "Crescent City Snow." According to respected sources in the music industry, this song just may go down in musical history as the most poignant to come out of the catastrophe. Susan does all she can to help maintain national awareness of conditions in New Orleans. She is proud to perform alongside her fellow musicians for the benefit of New Orleans and has contributed her songs to relief effort compilation CDs. Susan Cowsill's humanitarian efforts also include working against child abuse and actively supporting peaceful causes, and the rebuilding efforts for her home city of New Orleans. Wet Bank Guide (September 2007) called Susan Cowsill's Katrina song, "Crescent City Snow," "arguably the best of the lot. It is the anthem we have all been waiting for. To hear it is to want to buy it." Susan Cowsill made her initial mark on popular culture at the age of eight with The Cowsills, the 60s family pop group that not only... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/1/prweb608731.htm]]> 00:15:00 no susan cowsill, lucinda williams, root music, hurricane katrina, katrina, alt-country, continental drifters, p.e.n., human rights, freedom of press, the cowsills, new orleans, offbeat magazine, gambit weekly, nanci griffith, hootie and the blowfish, natural disasters, gabriel garcia marquez, nobel laureate, nobel prize, tokyo, singer-songwriters, country music, pop music, art, photography, liu zheng, china, iran, abbas kiarostami, russ broussard, journalism, freedom, love in the time of cholera, barry cowsill, nola, alex rawls, crescent city snow, katrina songs, katrina music, musiciand relief, homeless, disaster, hurricane, gulf coast http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/1/prweb604021.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/1/prweb604021.htm One of music's most distinctive voices returns January 29 with a remarkable new CD. Carmen Lundy, renowned for her extraordinary vocal prowess and songwriting skill, is back with her 10th release -- Come Home, from Afrasia Productions. Come Home is an emotional tribute to her hometown of Miami. All paintings on the CD are Lundy originals.Come Home, available January 29, features 11 new originals and a cast of world class musicians. [PRWeb Jan 7, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/1/prweb604021.htm Fri, 04 Jan 2008 17:23:19 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com www.carmenlundy.com , Lundy's MySpace site (www.myspace.com/carmenlundy), Amazon.com and all major digital download sites (including itunes.com, rhapsody.com and barnesandnoble.com) Carmen Lundy's catalog can also be found at top music retailers throughout North America. About Carmen Lundy Acclaimed singer, composer, painter and actress, Carmen Lundy continues to amaze. Jazz Times said it best in their 2006 profile: Carmen Lundy, as beautiful inside as out, has accomplished the near impossible for a jazz singer by maintaining a solid, successful, three-decade career while focusing largely on original, self-penned material. Her versatility and vocal range has led to comparisons with such diverse and brilliant singers as Aretha Franklin, Sarah Vaughan, Betty Carter, and Ella Fitzgerald. Stretching out beyond the studio and concert stage, Lundy has played the lead role in Duke Ellington's Sophisticated Lady stage production, and portrayed Billie Holiday in Lawrence Holder's off-Broadway production They Were All Gardenias. Top jazz critics around the globe have lauded her work. Here's a small sampling: "An authentic jazz singer. She's got it all." -- Gary Giddins, The Village Voice "Catch Carmen. In a world of pretenders, she's a genuine jazz singer." -- Jack Massarik, London Evening Standard "Lundy's performance was the product of talent that has ripened fully. Her far-ranging, fluidly mobile voice roved through and around the melodies, and her innate sense of theatricality illuminated every layer of drama in her story-driven songs." -- Don Heckman, Los Angeles Times "Listening to Carmen Lundy 'live' on Jazz and the New Songbook: Live at the Madrid is truly a remarkable experience and solidifies the adage that she is in a class all her own…a great mix of ballads, straight-ahead jazz, Latin, fusion and funk that showcases Carmen Lundy's amazing voice and compositional integrity. Highly recommended." -- Allmusic.com 4 ½ star review # # #]]> Pamela Riley Legendary Jazz Vocalist and Composer Carmen Lundy Releases All-New CD www.carmenlundy.com , Lundy's MySpace site (www.myspace.com/carmenlundy), Amazon.com and all major digital download sites (including itunes.com, rhapsody.com and barnesandnoble.com) Carmen Lundy's catalog can also be found at top music retailers throughout North America. About Carmen Lundy Acclaimed singer, composer, painter and actress, Carmen Lundy continues to amaze. Jazz Times said it best in their 2006 profile: Carmen Lundy, as beautiful inside as out, has accomplished the near impossible for a jazz singer by maintaining a solid, successful, three-decade career while focusing largely on original, self-penned material. Her versatility and vocal range has led to comparisons with such diverse and brilliant singers as Aretha Franklin, Sarah Vaughan, Betty Carter, and Ella Fitzgerald. Stretching out beyond the studio and concert stage, Lundy has played the lead role in Duke Ellington's Sophisticated Lady stage production, and portrayed Billie Holiday in Lawrence Holder's off-Broadway production They Were All Gardenias. Top jazz critics around the globe have lauded her work. Here's a small sampling: "An authentic jazz singer. She's got it all." -- Gary Giddins, The Village Voice "Catch Carmen. In a world of pretenders, she's a genuine jazz singer." -- Jack Massarik, London Evening Standard "Lundy's performance was the product of talent that has ripened fully. Her far-ranging, fluidly mobile voice roved through and around the melodies, and her innate sense of theatricality illuminated every layer of drama in her story-driven songs." -- Don Heckman, Los Angeles Times "Listening to Carmen Lundy 'live' on Jazz and the New Songbook: Live at the Madrid is truly a remarkable experience and solidifies the adage that she is in a class all her own…a great mix of ballads, straight-ahead jazz, Latin, fusion and funk that showcases Carmen Lundy's amazing voice and compositional integrity. Highly recommended." -- Allmusic.com 4 ½ star review # # #]]> 00:15:00 no afrasia productions, anthony wonsey, aretha franklin, betty carter, billie holiday, blogs, brasil, ballads, carmen lundy, come home, curtis lundy, duke ellington, elisabeth oei, ella fitzgerald, geri allen, indie music, international, ipod, jason evan brown, jazz, jazz times, joe ferla, john mayer, lage lund, marin county, lawrence holder, live at the madrid, london evening standard, los angeles times, miami, mayra casales, miami, mp3, nature boy, portuguese, san rafael, sarah vaughan, seducao, songwriters, universal voice http://www.prweb.com/releases/award-winning/cd-release/prweb570870.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/award-winning/cd-release/prweb570870.htm Award winning Singer/Songwriter Seay has released a beautiful and timely recording, "A Winter Blessing" with a focus on the time of year, the earth and its' many cultures. Seay's new recording features the uplifting single and video "All Around The World", similar to the spirit on "We Are The World" and "Do They Know It's Christmas?". The single celebrates those common ties that bind us, love, compassion and worship. "A Winter Blessing" continues the captivating sound that is drawing listeners from across the globe and features Seay's spectacular voice and songs alongside several renowned guest instrumentalists. [PRWeb Nov 27, 2007] http://www.prweb.com/releases/award-winning/cd-release/prweb570870.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 16:12:21 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com Seayonline.com. To learn more about The United Nations Environment Programme "Plant for the Planet: Billion Tree Campaign" Visit UN Billion Tree Campaign and The Alliance For Climate Protection ClimateProtect.Org . ###.]]> Jules Delgado Seay releases an evocative and global recording "A Winter Blessing", with the uplifting single and video, "All Around The World". Seayonline.com. To learn more about The United Nations Environment Programme "Plant for the Planet: Billion Tree Campaign" Visit UN Billion Tree Campaign and The Alliance For Climate Protection ClimateProtect.Org . ###.]]> 00:15:00 no seay, enya, annie lennox, winter, all around the world, music choice, soundscapes, alliance for climate protection, "we are the world", "do the know it's christmas", michael jackson, bob geldof, united nations environmental programme, pop music, new age music, holiday music, female singers, female songwriters, women in music, a winter blessing, jean luc ponty, gino vannelli, herbie hancock, peter cetera, quincy jones, bob james, sir elton john, aaron neville, wynonna, 1 voice, new age charts, palette music, prince, barbara streisand, rick springfield, kdm promotion, burnside, bdc, love is the ocean, tuscan sun studios, nashville tennessee http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/9/prweb552104.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/9/prweb552104.htm Joseph A. Peragine is a composer, instrumentalist, singer and performer of experimental, avant-garde music, who is delivering a positive message about his journey with Paranoid Schizophrenia. [PRWeb Sep 9, 2007] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/9/prweb552104.htm Mon, 10 Sep 2007 14:04:10 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com www.josephaperagine.com) is an independent experimental solo artist based out of Cincinnati OH. Born in 1981, Joseph has been writing, singing, and playing instruments since the age of 14. He writes music about his personal struggles with Paranoid Schizophrenia. Joseph's journey with Schizophrenia started around the age of fifteen when he experienced episodes of intense paranoia, delusions, and unusual and harmful behaviors. As a young adult, after overcoming many obstacles, Joseph hopes to dispel the negative stereotypes of Schizophrenia and deliver an overall positive message of hope through music. Joseph's biography is detailed in a poignant video which can be viewed on his Electronic Press Kit or website. In the video, Joseph states, "This is me. I am turning my life around and in a lot of ways I'm not so different from you." About the Music of Joseph Peragine: The compositions of Joseph A. Peragine are a blend of unforgettable sound-landscapes, emotionally charged and meaningful. Joseph convincingly communicates his battle with Schizophrenia. In his first solo album, The Acoustic Diaries, Joseph includes 17-tracks of music along with an autobiographical 24 page booklet. The CD displays Joseph's innovative approach to acoustic guitar, calm and peaceful in contrast to his chaotic world. He mixes the guitar with a variety of sound samplings. His lyrics are raw, delivered by a voice that is somber and mellow. The Acoustic Diaries opens new doors of perception to your average listener. It is an eight-year story told in a journal of acoustic songs, tied together with a collage of poetry, instrumental music, and everyday noise. The music transcends into audio scenery that gives the listener a mental picture of this young man's journey. His second release "Self Medication…Poems of Alienation" is a collection of spoken word material that Joseph wrote during the darker years of his struggle. This album is a self-reflective, deeper and darker look at the history of his illness and experiences. About Joseph's struggle with Schizophrenia: In the beginning, Joseph experienced intense paranoia, delusions of grandeur, hearing voices, seeing and interacting with non-existent people and objects, and many other types of paranoid hallucinations and delusions. Unfortunately, Joseph was unaware that he had an illness and went to great lengths of self- medication. Joseph states, "I did lots of negative things such as an over consumption of drugs, cutting, burning, and hitting myself all the way to driving myself over 100mph with no seatbelt from the highway straight into another car, then straight into the woods. I was living my life in a constant, overwhelming fear." On a positive note, Joseph is now a long way from the self-destructive days of Schizophrenia. He is on a positive, peaceful, and healthy path. In the most recent years of his life, Joseph is expressing himself through positive and productive venues like music and performance. About Schizophrenia: Schizophrenia is one of the most damaging of all mental disorders as it causes its victims to lose touch with reality.... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/9/prweb552104.htm]]> Joseph A. Peragine Acclaimed Musician and Paranoid Schizophrenic Delivers Positive Message www.josephaperagine.com) is an independent experimental solo artist based out of Cincinnati OH. Born in 1981, Joseph has been writing, singing, and playing instruments since the age of 14. He writes music about his personal struggles with Paranoid Schizophrenia. Joseph's journey with Schizophrenia started around the age of fifteen when he experienced episodes of intense paranoia, delusions, and unusual and harmful behaviors. As a young adult, after overcoming many obstacles, Joseph hopes to dispel the negative stereotypes of Schizophrenia and deliver an overall positive message of hope through music. Joseph's biography is detailed in a poignant video which can be viewed on his Electronic Press Kit or website. In the video, Joseph states, "This is me. I am turning my life around and in a lot of ways I'm not so different from you." About the Music of Joseph Peragine: The compositions of Joseph A. Peragine are a blend of unforgettable sound-landscapes, emotionally charged and meaningful. Joseph convincingly communicates his battle with Schizophrenia. In his first solo album, The Acoustic Diaries, Joseph includes 17-tracks of music along with an autobiographical 24 page booklet. The CD displays Joseph's innovative approach to acoustic guitar, calm and peaceful in contrast to his chaotic world. He mixes the guitar with a variety of sound samplings. His lyrics are raw, delivered by a voice that is somber and mellow. The Acoustic Diaries opens new doors of perception to your average listener. It is an eight-year story told in a journal of acoustic songs, tied together with a collage of poetry, instrumental music, and everyday noise. The music transcends into audio scenery that gives the listener a mental picture of this young man's journey. His second release "Self Medication…Poems of Alienation" is a collection of spoken word material that Joseph wrote during the darker years of his struggle. This album is a self-reflective, deeper and darker look at the history of his illness and experiences. About Joseph's struggle with Schizophrenia: In the beginning, Joseph experienced intense paranoia, delusions of grandeur, hearing voices, seeing and interacting with non-existent people and objects, and many other types of paranoid hallucinations and delusions. Unfortunately, Joseph was unaware that he had an illness and went to great lengths of self- medication. Joseph states, "I did lots of negative things such as an over consumption of drugs, cutting, burning, and hitting myself all the way to driving myself over 100mph with no seatbelt from the highway straight into another car, then straight into the woods. I was living my life in a constant, overwhelming fear." On a positive note, Joseph is now a long way from the self-destructive days of Schizophrenia. He is on a positive, peaceful, and healthy path. In the most recent years of his life, Joseph is expressing himself through positive and productive venues like music and performance. About Schizophrenia: Schizophrenia is one of the most damaging of all mental disorders as it causes its victims to lose touch with reality.... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/9/prweb552104.htm]]> 00:15:00 no schizophrenia, paranoid schizophrenia, music and schizophrenia, avant-garde music http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/8/prweb550153.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/8/prweb550153.htm WRITE BROTHERS® Celebrates 25th Anniversary with release of Movie Magic® Screenwriter™ VERSION 6. Academy Award®-winning screenwriting software features NaviDoc™ technology. Write Brothers® (www.screenplay.com) announces the release of Movie Magic Screenwriter 6 screenwriting software, the ultimate all-in-one industry standard story-writing tool. [PRWeb Aug 31, 2007] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/8/prweb550153.htm Tue, 18 Sep 2007 10:55:28 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com www.screenplay.com) announces the release of Movie Magic Screenwriter 6 screenwriting software, the ultimate all-in-one industrystandard story-writing tool. Movie Magic Screenwriter handles script formats for motion pictures, theater, television, novels, comic books and more. It automatically manages every nuance of specialized formats so the writer can focus on creative content. This new version of Screenwriter, optimized for the latest versions of Windows and Mac OS X, includes dozens of new features that make writing and rewriting faster and easier. "Movie Magic Screenwriter 6 sets a new standard as the most technologically advanced screenwriting software," says Stephen Greenfield, CEO of Write Brothers Inc. "Write Brothers continues its twenty-five year commitment to giving writers unprecedented creative freedom." Movie Magic Screenwriter 6 Feature Highlights: • Integrated outlining lets writers create and manipulate outlines up to 30 levels deep. This new feature overcomes the complex challenges involved in outlining structured documents, such as screenplays, stage plays and teleplays • The NaviDoc technology lets writers navigate through their documents with four panels: o An Outline panel to add, remove and rearrange outline elements o A Scenes panel to navigate and sort scenes at the click of a button o A Bookmarks panel to set bookmarks to jump to any place in the document o A Notes panel to create and sort color-coded notes and note categories • Over 100 instructional, sample and writing templates for screenplays, stageplays, TV shows and comic books are included • Courier MM Screenwriter custom-made font for superior onscreen display and printing • Redesigned look and feel optimized for the latest versions of Windows and Mac OS X • Comprehensive production script management and breakdown reports • Integrated script tagging for export into Movie Magic Scheduling and others • New exports to FrameForge 3D Studio, Gorilla Scheduling and CompanyMove ShowPlanner • Free phone, Internet and email support Movie Magic Screenwriter 6 will launch September 4, 2007, with an MSRP of $249.95. For complete retail availability, visit www.screenplay.com. About Write Brothers: Since 1982, Write Brothers Inc. (formerly called Screenplay Systems) has been the world leader in developing software for screenwriting, film & TV production, and creative story development. Write Brothers is the only company to win an Academy Technical Achievement Award for the development of screenwriting software. Write Brothers' software is sold worldwide and has been used by the industry's most demanding professionals for the development of film and television shows such as the blockbuster Pirates of the Caribbean, Academy-Award winning Crash, Heroes, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, 24, South Park and thousands more. # # #]]> Jason Eng WRITE BROTHERS® Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Release of Movie Magic® Screenwriter™ VERSION 6 www.screenplay.com) announces the release of Movie Magic Screenwriter 6 screenwriting software, the ultimate all-in-one industrystandard story-writing tool. Movie Magic Screenwriter handles script formats for motion pictures, theater, television, novels, comic books and more. It automatically manages every nuance of specialized formats so the writer can focus on creative content. This new version of Screenwriter, optimized for the latest versions of Windows and Mac OS X, includes dozens of new features that make writing and rewriting faster and easier. "Movie Magic Screenwriter 6 sets a new standard as the most technologically advanced screenwriting software," says Stephen Greenfield, CEO of Write Brothers Inc. "Write Brothers continues its twenty-five year commitment to giving writers unprecedented creative freedom." Movie Magic Screenwriter 6 Feature Highlights: • Integrated outlining lets writers create and manipulate outlines up to 30 levels deep. This new feature overcomes the complex challenges involved in outlining structured documents, such as screenplays, stage plays and teleplays • The NaviDoc technology lets writers navigate through their documents with four panels: o An Outline panel to add, remove and rearrange outline elements o A Scenes panel to navigate and sort scenes at the click of a button o A Bookmarks panel to set bookmarks to jump to any place in the document o A Notes panel to create and sort color-coded notes and note categories • Over 100 instructional, sample and writing templates for screenplays, stageplays, TV shows and comic books are included • Courier MM Screenwriter custom-made font for superior onscreen display and printing • Redesigned look and feel optimized for the latest versions of Windows and Mac OS X • Comprehensive production script management and breakdown reports • Integrated script tagging for export into Movie Magic Scheduling and others • New exports to FrameForge 3D Studio, Gorilla Scheduling and CompanyMove ShowPlanner • Free phone, Internet and email support Movie Magic Screenwriter 6 will launch September 4, 2007, with an MSRP of $249.95. For complete retail availability, visit www.screenplay.com. About Write Brothers: Since 1982, Write Brothers Inc. (formerly called Screenplay Systems) has been the world leader in developing software for screenwriting, film & TV production, and creative story development. Write Brothers is the only company to win an Academy Technical Achievement Award for the development of screenwriting software. Write Brothers' software is sold worldwide and has been used by the industry's most demanding professionals for the development of film and television shows such as the blockbuster Pirates of the Caribbean, Academy-Award winning Crash, Heroes, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, 24, South Park and thousands more. # # #]]> 00:15:00 no screenwriting, filmmaking, comic book writing, fiction writing, novel writing, screenplays, final draft, movie magic screenwriter, screenplay format http://www.prweb.com/releases/tempe-cvb/tempe-marketplace/prweb549583.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/tempe-cvb/tempe-marketplace/prweb549583.htm Tempe Center for the Arts and Tempe Marketplace add to the Tempe entertainment mix. [PRWeb Aug 30, 2007] http://www.prweb.com/releases/tempe-cvb/tempe-marketplace/prweb549583.htm Wed, 29 Aug 2007 11:15:59 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com www.tempecvb.com) most anticipated grand openings are happening in September 2007: Tempe Center for the Arts and Tempe Marketplace. The new multi-million dollar Tempe Center for the Arts (www.tempe.gov/tca) (TCA) is scheduled to open to the public on Sunday, September 9, 2007 from noon to 5 p.m. during the Grand Opening Family Day Presented by The Tempe Republic/The Arizona Republic. The visually striking TCA features a state-of-the-art 600-seat proscenium theater, a 200-seat studio theater and a 3,500 square-foot gallery. It is located in Tempe Beach Park, on the shore of Tempe Town Lake. Highlighting the Grand Opening Family Day of Tempe entertainment will be performances from many of the resident companies such as Childsplay, Arizona's professional theatre company for young audiences, Tempe Little Theatre and the Tempe Symphony Orchestra. Complimentary food and beverages, family activities and facility tours will also be offered. The gallery will feature two exhibitions. "But It's a Dry Heat" is a humorous commentary on Arizona summers. "Childsplay's 30th Anniversary Exhibition" traces this innovative group from its humble roots to its current status as a nationally and internationally respected professional theatre company. Both will be on display until January 11, 2008. This September, Tempe will also welcome Tempe Marketplace (www.tempemarketplace.com). The $270 million retail project is designed as an open-air shopping gathering place with outdoor fireplaces, raised dining patios, laser light shows nightly, a party plaza and live performances. With 1.3 million square feet of Tempe entertainment, shopping and dining, Tempe Marketplace is the largest outdoor retail project in Arizona. The spectacular development features more than 120 of the finest restaurants, retail stores, lifestyle shops and attractions including Arizona's first Dave & Buster's. Harkins Cine Capri at Tempe Marketplace and many of the stores and restaurants are now open, with the official grand opening of the center on Friday, September 28 from 7 to 11 p.m. About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau: The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to also provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on Tempe hotels, Tempe restaurants, Tempe entertainment and local points of interest. To learn more about Tempe, Arizona please call 480-894-8158 or 800-283-6734 or visit us at http://www.tempecvb.com. ###]]> TONI SMITH Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau Welcomes Two New Additions for Tempe Entertainment: Tempe Marketplace and Tempe Center for the Arts www.tempecvb.com) most anticipated grand openings are happening in September 2007: Tempe Center for the Arts and Tempe Marketplace. The new multi-million dollar Tempe Center for the Arts (www.tempe.gov/tca) (TCA) is scheduled to open to the public on Sunday, September 9, 2007 from noon to 5 p.m. during the Grand Opening Family Day Presented by The Tempe Republic/The Arizona Republic. The visually striking TCA features a state-of-the-art 600-seat proscenium theater, a 200-seat studio theater and a 3,500 square-foot gallery. It is located in Tempe Beach Park, on the shore of Tempe Town Lake. Highlighting the Grand Opening Family Day of Tempe entertainment will be performances from many of the resident companies such as Childsplay, Arizona's professional theatre company for young audiences, Tempe Little Theatre and the Tempe Symphony Orchestra. Complimentary food and beverages, family activities and facility tours will also be offered. The gallery will feature two exhibitions. "But It's a Dry Heat" is a humorous commentary on Arizona summers. "Childsplay's 30th Anniversary Exhibition" traces this innovative group from its humble roots to its current status as a nationally and internationally respected professional theatre company. Both will be on display until January 11, 2008. This September, Tempe will also welcome Tempe Marketplace (www.tempemarketplace.com). The $270 million retail project is designed as an open-air shopping gathering place with outdoor fireplaces, raised dining patios, laser light shows nightly, a party plaza and live performances. With 1.3 million square feet of Tempe entertainment, shopping and dining, Tempe Marketplace is the largest outdoor retail project in Arizona. The spectacular development features more than 120 of the finest restaurants, retail stores, lifestyle shops and attractions including Arizona's first Dave & Buster's. Harkins Cine Capri at Tempe Marketplace and many of the stores and restaurants are now open, with the official grand opening of the center on Friday, September 28 from 7 to 11 p.m. About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau: The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to also provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on Tempe hotels, Tempe restaurants, Tempe entertainment and local points of interest. To learn more about Tempe, Arizona please call 480-894-8158 or 800-283-6734 or visit us at http://www.tempecvb.com. ###]]> 00:15:00 no tempe tempe convention and visitors bureau tempe center for the arts tempe marketplace tempe entertainment http://www.prweb.com/releases/tempe-events/ASU-Gammage/prweb545183.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/tempe-events/ASU-Gammage/prweb545183.htm Visitors and Locals Abuzz Over Tempe Events Including Series of Broadway Shows at ASU Gammage [PRWeb Aug 15, 2007] http://www.prweb.com/releases/tempe-events/ASU-Gammage/prweb545183.htm Tue, 14 Aug 2007 12:07:47 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com Tempe, Arizona. Tempe's ASU Gammage, located on the campus of Arizona State University (ASU), serves as the venue for the largest theatrical subscription series in the state of Arizona and one of the most successful Broadway series in the country -- the M&I Bank Broadway Across America - Arizona series. ASU Gammage is a striking venue designed by internationally renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU Gammage is located within walking distance of many Tempe events and the Mill Avenue District, which is the perfect spot for a scrumptious dinner before the show or satisfying night cap or dessert afterwards. There are more than 100 shops, restaurants, cafes and night spots along Mill Avenue in Tempe, Arizona. Upcoming Broadway shows include: Mamma Mia ● August 21 - August 26, 2007 Jersey Boys ● September 27 - October 14, 2007 Annie ● December 26 - December 30, 2007 Camelot ● January 15- 20, 2008 Twelve Angry Men starring Richard Thomas ● February 19 - 24, 2008 The Color Purple ● March 11 - 23, 2008 Sweeny Todd ● April 15- 20, 2008 The Wedding Singer ● May 20 - 25, 2008 My Fair Lady ● June 17 - 22, 2008 Tickets for the season range in price from approximately $20.00 to $80.00 at ASU Gammage and Ticketmaster. For tickets call 480-784-4444 or visit asugammage.com. For a description of each show, please visit the Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau. ASU Gammage is located on the main campus of Arizona State University in Tempe at Mill Avenue and Apache Boulevard. For more information about ASU Gammage or other Tempe Events, visit Tempe CVB online. About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to also provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on Tempe hotels, Tempe restaurants, Tempe events, and local points of interest. To learn more about Tempe, Arizona please call 480-894-8158 or 800-283-6734 or visit us at http://www.tempecvb.com. ###]]> TONI SMITH Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau Rejoices as the Magic of Broadway Touches Down in Tempe, Arizona at ASU Gammage Tempe, Arizona. Tempe's ASU Gammage, located on the campus of Arizona State University (ASU), serves as the venue for the largest theatrical subscription series in the state of Arizona and one of the most successful Broadway series in the country -- the M&I Bank Broadway Across America - Arizona series. ASU Gammage is a striking venue designed by internationally renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright. ASU Gammage is located within walking distance of many Tempe events and the Mill Avenue District, which is the perfect spot for a scrumptious dinner before the show or satisfying night cap or dessert afterwards. There are more than 100 shops, restaurants, cafes and night spots along Mill Avenue in Tempe, Arizona. Upcoming Broadway shows include: Mamma Mia ● August 21 - August 26, 2007 Jersey Boys ● September 27 - October 14, 2007 Annie ● December 26 - December 30, 2007 Camelot ● January 15- 20, 2008 Twelve Angry Men starring Richard Thomas ● February 19 - 24, 2008 The Color Purple ● March 11 - 23, 2008 Sweeny Todd ● April 15- 20, 2008 The Wedding Singer ● May 20 - 25, 2008 My Fair Lady ● June 17 - 22, 2008 Tickets for the season range in price from approximately $20.00 to $80.00 at ASU Gammage and Ticketmaster. For tickets call 480-784-4444 or visit asugammage.com. For a description of each show, please visit the Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau. ASU Gammage is located on the main campus of Arizona State University in Tempe at Mill Avenue and Apache Boulevard. For more information about ASU Gammage or other Tempe Events, visit Tempe CVB online. About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to also provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on Tempe hotels, Tempe restaurants, Tempe events, and local points of interest. To learn more about Tempe, Arizona please call 480-894-8158 or 800-283-6734 or visit us at http://www.tempecvb.com. ###]]> 00:15:00 no tempe tempe arizona tempe convention and visitors bureau tempe events asu gammage broadway tempe broadway broadway tempe http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/7/prweb487877.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/7/prweb487877.htm Singer-songwriter Jude Johnstone's new CD "Blue Light" on independent label BoJak Records hits the streets August 21 following her two critically acclaimed CDs "Coming of Age," and "On a Good Day." CD is dedicated to legendary engineer/producer Henry Lewy, who produced Johnstone early in her career. [PRWeb Jul 24, 2007] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/7/prweb487877.htm Thu, 13 Sep 2007 09:09:08 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com www.bojakrecords.com ###]]> Bob Burton Jude Johnstone's New Jazz/Blues CD, "Blue Light," on BoJak Records with National Distribution by Redeye Sets August 21 as Release Date www.bojakrecords.com ###]]> 00:15:00 no jude johnstone, bojak records, coming of age, on a good day, bonnie raitt, bette midler, johnny cash, stevie nicks, henry lewy, blue light, jazz, blues, torch, bette midler, redeye http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/7/prweb517406.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/7/prweb517406.htm Iv'Joy Records announces the release "Of When You Came," a two disc, jazz flavored easy-listening CD by Clark Ingram. The CD is 18 sides produced, arranged and conducted by one of New York's finest producers, David Berger. [PRWeb Jul 11, 2007] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/7/prweb517406.htm Wed, 11 Jul 2007 09:34:05 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com http://cdbaby.com/cd/clarkingram. Or contact Jim Wilke at jim @ jazzafterhours.org. Contact: Doris Records 716-883-2410 Iv'Joy Records 509 Middleriver Rd. Middleriver, MD 21220-3709 ###]]> Marcellus Shepard Iv'Joy Records Release "Of When You Came" by Clark Ingram http://cdbaby.com/cd/clarkingram. Or contact Jim Wilke at jim @ jazzafterhours.org. Contact: Doris Records 716-883-2410 Iv'Joy Records 509 Middleriver Rd. Middleriver, MD 21220-3709 ###]]> 00:15:00 no jazz, clark ingram, jazz cd http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/6/prweb532004.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/6/prweb532004.htm Guitar/composer Kevin Welch and Boca do Rio, his San Francisco-based samba group, debut with a self-titled CD on June 19. Welch, a UC Davis student who has completed his doctoral coursework on Brazilian ecology and sustainable resource use, is as passionate about the environment as he is about his music. [PRWeb Jun 8, 2007] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/6/prweb532004.htm Tue, 12 Jun 2007 15:57:35 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com Boca do Rio, which since its beginnings has evolved into a rotating ensemble of Brazilian and American musicians under Kevin Welch's leadership, makes its CD debut June 19. Its self-titled album, on Welch's own Vagabundo label, explores the synergy between jazz and Brazilian roots music. Boca always had a jazz sensibility - "Improvisation is a huge part of what we do," Welch admits - but samba is at the heart of the band's music. "I think Americans need to hear samba as much for its spirit as its musicality," he says. "The roots of samba are about community in the groove, just as jazz is about musicians coming together." Boca's name is taken from the Portuguese "mouth of the river" - the place where myriad streams and sources converge into one powerful, flowing, physical energy. Welch says the group makes musica organica, music that is explicitly influenced by his connection to Brazil but filtered through the sensibilities of his California base, which he shares with his musical partners on the new CD. Those partners include his co-producer Jon Evans, who also served as recording and remix engineer as well as music director, and who has toured with Tori Amos for the last eight years; keyboardist Jacob Aginsky, a recording artist in his own right (with his seminal Bay Area group Subnautic) who's studied at the San Francisco Conservatory and with Mark Levine, Herbie Hancock, and Eddie Marshall; and percussionist Alex Calatayud, from Goiania, Brazil, who grounds the group's sound in the rhythmic traditions of his homeland. From the baiao rhythms of the opening track "Time Alone" to the cross-cultural illumination articulated in "My Samba" ("whoever joins in with swinging feet in this samba … understands my happiness"), to the universally irresistible samba rhythms of "Beija Quem" and "Mulher Preguicosa," Boca do Rio showcases the band's best songs from the last ten years plus a few new ones. Kevin Welch, born in Minneapolis in 1970, spent his first three years in Germany, near Frankfurt; his mother was Austrian-born, and his first language was German. The family moved again, to England, when he was three, then relocated back to the U.S. - Summit, NJ - in 1978. Welch studied cello while living in England and continued to play throughout high school, touring Europe as a member of the New Jersey Youth Symphony. At 14 he took up guitar, with an interest in classic rock. As an undergraduate at Brown University, Kevin studied anthropology and ecology and spent a life-changing junior year in Brazil. "It was in the Amazon, a program in Amazonian development, deforestation, biodiversity," he recalls. "This was the template for my interest in combining music and the environment." It was also the first time he heard samba. "I really heard Brazilian music embodied in the culture," Kevin says, "and it had a powerful impact on me! When... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/6/prweb532004.htm]]> Terri Hinte The Brazilian Soul of San Francisco's Boca do Rio: CD Debuts June 19 Boca do Rio, which since its beginnings has evolved into a rotating ensemble of Brazilian and American musicians under Kevin Welch's leadership, makes its CD debut June 19. Its self-titled album, on Welch's own Vagabundo label, explores the synergy between jazz and Brazilian roots music. Boca always had a jazz sensibility - "Improvisation is a huge part of what we do," Welch admits - but samba is at the heart of the band's music. "I think Americans need to hear samba as much for its spirit as its musicality," he says. "The roots of samba are about community in the groove, just as jazz is about musicians coming together." Boca's name is taken from the Portuguese "mouth of the river" - the place where myriad streams and sources converge into one powerful, flowing, physical energy. Welch says the group makes musica organica, music that is explicitly influenced by his connection to Brazil but filtered through the sensibilities of his California base, which he shares with his musical partners on the new CD. Those partners include his co-producer Jon Evans, who also served as recording and remix engineer as well as music director, and who has toured with Tori Amos for the last eight years; keyboardist Jacob Aginsky, a recording artist in his own right (with his seminal Bay Area group Subnautic) who's studied at the San Francisco Conservatory and with Mark Levine, Herbie Hancock, and Eddie Marshall; and percussionist Alex Calatayud, from Goiania, Brazil, who grounds the group's sound in the rhythmic traditions of his homeland. From the baiao rhythms of the opening track "Time Alone" to the cross-cultural illumination articulated in "My Samba" ("whoever joins in with swinging feet in this samba … understands my happiness"), to the universally irresistible samba rhythms of "Beija Quem" and "Mulher Preguicosa," Boca do Rio showcases the band's best songs from the last ten years plus a few new ones. Kevin Welch, born in Minneapolis in 1970, spent his first three years in Germany, near Frankfurt; his mother was Austrian-born, and his first language was German. The family moved again, to England, when he was three, then relocated back to the U.S. - Summit, NJ - in 1978. Welch studied cello while living in England and continued to play throughout high school, touring Europe as a member of the New Jersey Youth Symphony. At 14 he took up guitar, with an interest in classic rock. As an undergraduate at Brown University, Kevin studied anthropology and ecology and spent a life-changing junior year in Brazil. "It was in the Amazon, a program in Amazonian development, deforestation, biodiversity," he recalls. "This was the template for my interest in combining music and the environment." It was also the first time he heard samba. "I really heard Brazilian music embodied in the culture," Kevin says, "and it had a powerful impact on me! When... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/6/prweb532004.htm]]> 00:15:00 no boca do rio, kevin welch, brazil, samba, brazilian music, amazon, environment, san francisco, vivendo de pao, brazilian ecology http://www.prweb.com/releases/Film/Production/prweb527403.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/Film/Production/prweb527403.htm Imaginative Productions / Imaginative Films have 3 short films in the Cannes Film Festival, Short Film Corner. In association with the Shari Carlson Studio, a film repertory company that trains performers in the San Francisco and Hollywood area, fourteen talented actors from the bay area are represented in 4 films currently at Cannes. [PRWeb May 21, 2007] http://www.prweb.com/releases/Film/Production/prweb527403.htm Fri, 18 May 2007 14:50:05 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com Cannes Festival. Tonya Foster, writer and also starring in 2 of the three episodes, a bay area resident and part of the newly formed Imaginative Productions travels to the prestigious Cannes Film Festival to represent her film at the short film corner. Katarina Fabic, co-director and editor, also starring in the film is also in France. This is Katarina's first time at the Cannes Film Festival. Katarina, a successful actress, will be making in roads and contacts for distribution of Knocked Up for all of us at the festival. Katarina can be found on the Shari Carlson Players Directory. Taylor Meritt, an actress with the Shari Carlson Studio, is co-producer on Knocked Up, and was already set to go to the festival for her film, Knock Off, also at the short film corner. Shari Carlson Studio trains talented performers from all over the world. Shari has a San Francisco Studio and a Hollywood Studio. Shari grew up in Hollywood and prefers San Francisco as a home base for the quality of life and the artistic integrity of the talent. Here you find some of the most unique and gifted talents in the world. It is almost as if they are attracted here by some cosmic invitation. The talent in the bay area thinks for themselves and are a truly creative gift to any production. Shari Carlson, Producer, Director, and the DP on Knocked Up, has trained each of the Actors and was thrilled to direct them on the set. These actors come with an open, easy to direct presence that inspires everyone to a new level of creativity. Shockingly these three films finished on an operating budget of 1,500 dollars, (not a typo) competing with multi million dollar productions. No one else could have made a film like this on so little money. Imaginative Productions / Imaginative Films www.imaginativeproductions.com www.imaginativefilms.com 588 Sutter Street Suite 325 San Francisco, CA 94102 888-410-8355 Shari Carlson Studio www.sharicarlson.com 588 Sutter Street SF, CA 94102 Suite 327 San Francisco, CA 94102 ###]]> Shari Carlson New San Francisco Film Production Company has 3 Short Films Accepted to the Cannes Film Festival Cannes Festival. Tonya Foster, writer and also starring in 2 of the three episodes, a bay area resident and part of the newly formed Imaginative Productions travels to the prestigious Cannes Film Festival to represent her film at the short film corner. Katarina Fabic, co-director and editor, also starring in the film is also in France. This is Katarina's first time at the Cannes Film Festival. Katarina, a successful actress, will be making in roads and contacts for distribution of Knocked Up for all of us at the festival. Katarina can be found on the Shari Carlson Players Directory. Taylor Meritt, an actress with the Shari Carlson Studio, is co-producer on Knocked Up, and was already set to go to the festival for her film, Knock Off, also at the short film corner. Shari Carlson Studio trains talented performers from all over the world. Shari has a San Francisco Studio and a Hollywood Studio. Shari grew up in Hollywood and prefers San Francisco as a home base for the quality of life and the artistic integrity of the talent. Here you find some of the most unique and gifted talents in the world. It is almost as if they are attracted here by some cosmic invitation. The talent in the bay area thinks for themselves and are a truly creative gift to any production. Shari Carlson, Producer, Director, and the DP on Knocked Up, has trained each of the Actors and was thrilled to direct them on the set. These actors come with an open, easy to direct presence that inspires everyone to a new level of creativity. Shockingly these three films finished on an operating budget of 1,500 dollars, (not a typo) competing with multi million dollar productions. No one else could have made a film like this on so little money. Imaginative Productions / Imaginative Films www.imaginativeproductions.com www.imaginativefilms.com 588 Sutter Street Suite 325 San Francisco, CA 94102 888-410-8355 Shari Carlson Studio www.sharicarlson.com 588 Sutter Street SF, CA 94102 Suite 327 San Francisco, CA 94102 ###]]> 00:15:00 no imaginative productions, imaginative films, short films, cannes film festival, short film corner, shari carlson studio, film repertory, films, independent film, artistic films, production company, tonya foster, knocked up, short film, katarina fabic, taylor meritt, movies http://www.prweb.com/releases/bachata/dance/prweb524995.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/bachata/dance/prweb524995.htm SalsaCrazy.com has released the Bachata Dance Mastery System, a 3 DVD set of instructional dance videos that teach how to dance the Bachata, available at www.BachataCrazy.com. Bachata music and bachata dancing have become increasingly popular in Latin nightclubs around the world. [PRWeb May 10, 2007] http://www.prweb.com/releases/bachata/dance/prweb524995.htm Thu, 17 May 2007 16:44:12 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com Bachata Dance Mastery System, a 3 DVD instructional bachata dancing set designed to get the world dancing Bachata, available atwww.BachataCrazy.com. "It's amazing the growth of both Bachata music, and specifically Bachata Dancing, in the last few years," says Margolin, CEO of SalsaCrazy, Inc. "It's everywhere now, and has become increasingly popular, worldwide, as a club style dance that you absolutely have to learn. Yet, Bachata Dance instruction is still difficult to find." The basic footwork of Bachata, and deceptively simply melodies, makes it a simple dance to learn, yet difficult dance to master. It's most basic form, a series of simple steps that produce a back and forth or sideways motion, is extremely easy to get started with. Yet, the true character and depth of the dance is found through it's unique and sensual hip and body movements combined with a deeply connected partnership between the dancers. "Bachata is one of those dances that people can get lost in. The melodies just come and sweep connected partners away in the rhythms," says Margolin. "We developed a step by step system of easy to follow routines and patterns that allow dancers to really find their individual style with the dance, from their very first steps. It doesn't matter what level of dancer, or bachata dancer, we start with, because our three video Bachata dance instruction Mastery System teaches bachata dancing at all levels." SalsaCrazy's Bachata Dance Mastery System utilized detailed close up and multiple cameras to make up their professional instruction dance video collection. In addition, each DVD provides exceptional music to practice to, and each pattern and move is broken down and practice both with and without music. You'll never miss a beat, and you'll be dancing in no time. SalsaCrazy.com has also released a series of Learn to Dance Bachata videos on the internet, at its online salsa dancing instruction school, SalsaBootCamp.com, where you can learn salsa, cha cha, bachata, and all the other Latin nightclub style dances. About SalsaCrazy.com: Founded in 1996, SalsaCrazy.com is dedicated to offering the finest instructional dance videos on the market. By using a tested and proven method of fun, step by step instruction techniques, the videos available on SalsaCrazy.com lead students through a carefully planned series of exercises on their path to becoming accomplished dancers. The library of videos covers an extensive range of dancing styles that allow students to comfortably enjoy a new world of exciting people, vibrant nightlife and incredible music. or an extensive range of instructional dance videos designed to show anyone how to salsa, swing dance, waltz or perform other popular dancing styles, please visit SalsaCrazy.com. ###]]> Evan Margolin SalsaCrazy Has Released the Bachata Dance Mastery System to Aid the Call of Aspiring Bachata Dancers Bachata Dance Mastery System, a 3 DVD instructional bachata dancing set designed to get the world dancing Bachata, available atwww.BachataCrazy.com. "It's amazing the growth of both Bachata music, and specifically Bachata Dancing, in the last few years," says Margolin, CEO of SalsaCrazy, Inc. "It's everywhere now, and has become increasingly popular, worldwide, as a club style dance that you absolutely have to learn. Yet, Bachata Dance instruction is still difficult to find." The basic footwork of Bachata, and deceptively simply melodies, makes it a simple dance to learn, yet difficult dance to master. It's most basic form, a series of simple steps that produce a back and forth or sideways motion, is extremely easy to get started with. Yet, the true character and depth of the dance is found through it's unique and sensual hip and body movements combined with a deeply connected partnership between the dancers. "Bachata is one of those dances that people can get lost in. The melodies just come and sweep connected partners away in the rhythms," says Margolin. "We developed a step by step system of easy to follow routines and patterns that allow dancers to really find their individual style with the dance, from their very first steps. It doesn't matter what level of dancer, or bachata dancer, we start with, because our three video Bachata dance instruction Mastery System teaches bachata dancing at all levels." SalsaCrazy's Bachata Dance Mastery System utilized detailed close up and multiple cameras to make up their professional instruction dance video collection. In addition, each DVD provides exceptional music to practice to, and each pattern and move is broken down and practice both with and without music. You'll never miss a beat, and you'll be dancing in no time. SalsaCrazy.com has also released a series of Learn to Dance Bachata videos on the internet, at its online salsa dancing instruction school, SalsaBootCamp.com, where you can learn salsa, cha cha, bachata, and all the other Latin nightclub style dances. About SalsaCrazy.com: Founded in 1996, SalsaCrazy.com is dedicated to offering the finest instructional dance videos on the market. By using a tested and proven method of fun, step by step instruction techniques, the videos available on SalsaCrazy.com lead students through a carefully planned series of exercises on their path to becoming accomplished dancers. The library of videos covers an extensive range of dancing styles that allow students to comfortably enjoy a new world of exciting people, vibrant nightlife and incredible music. or an extensive range of instructional dance videos designed to show anyone how to salsa, swing dance, waltz or perform other popular dancing styles, please visit SalsaCrazy.com. ###]]> 00:15:00 no bachata, bachata dance, bachata dancing, bachata class, dance class, dance lesson, bachata lessons, learn to dance bachata, learn to dance, how to dance bachata, how to bachata, salsa, salsa dance, salsa dancing http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/5/prweb523645.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/5/prweb523645.htm The world awaits the premiere of So You Think you Can Dance, and Dancing with the Stars has been a smash hit. Has the world gone Learn to Dance Crazy? SalsaCrazy thinks so, and the Grand Opening of SalsaCrazy's Salsa Dance Video store, at SalsaCrazy.com, provides dance videos and dancing instruction for every level and style of partner dance. [PRWeb May 3, 2007] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/5/prweb523645.htm Thu, 3 May 2007 15:02:34 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com learn to dance, dance video store at SalsaCrazy.com by the company that operates the renowned salsa dancing site SalsaCrazy.com was made possible by the sudden, and now prolonged, rise in demand across the nation. SalsaCrazy.com's goal is to teach the world how to dance, regardless of feelings of a lack of rhythm or two left feet. It started with Salsa Dance, still a company favorite, and now has spread to almost every major style of ballroom dance and beyond. The new Salsacrazy.com goes far beyond instructions on how to salsa dance by offering a much larger library of instructional dance videos covering bachata dance, swing Dancing, ballroom dancing and several others. Each style of dance is presented step by step in beginning, intermediate and advanced level lessons. "The SalsaCrazy.com Store is a natural evolution of our love and dedication to dance instruction and dancing, in all its forms, and a natural response to the overwhelming need for real quality dance video and dance instruction" explains Evan Margolin, CEO of Salsacrazy, Inc. "We wanted to create a place where everyone could rest assured they'd be getting the best instruction available, regardless of the dance they wanted to learn. We follow the same step by step, simple and clear teaching approach regardless of the dance we're teaching, and that has kept our bestselling videos achieving five star rankings from countless reviews and consumers." Margolin and SalsaCrazy.com have greater plans for the enterprise as the interest in dancing continues to grow. The company is launching two additional online dancing schools -- a ballroom dance academy at BallroomCrazy.com and resources on how to salsa dance at SalsaBootCamp.com, it's an online salsa dancing school, where you can learn salsa, where people can learn to salsa dance on the web. The company also plans to expand the availability of online video demonstrations and eventually extend their offerings to cover specialty music and clothing, in addition to their growing library of videos. Margolin intends for visitors to use these sites not only as effective dance instruction tools, but as portals to additional information and exciting events in the world of dance. We want these sites to act as full fledged online communities. "We're responding to a need for quality, step by step, dance instruction, so that everyone, and I do mean everyone, can learn to dance and dance well," Margolin says. "Our goal is to teach the world how to dance, regardless of feelings of a lack of rhythm or two left feet. We do this by providing high quality videos filmed with high production values, shot with multiple cameras, close ups of important concepts, practice music throughout, step by step foundational progression from the most basic concepts, and other cutting edge video features... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/5/prweb523645.htm]]> Evan Margolin SalsaCrazy.com's New Learn to Dance Store, Grand Opening, Dance Videos of Every Style just in Time for the Premier of So You Think You Can Dance learn to dance, dance video store at SalsaCrazy.com by the company that operates the renowned salsa dancing site SalsaCrazy.com was made possible by the sudden, and now prolonged, rise in demand across the nation. SalsaCrazy.com's goal is to teach the world how to dance, regardless of feelings of a lack of rhythm or two left feet. It started with Salsa Dance, still a company favorite, and now has spread to almost every major style of ballroom dance and beyond. The new Salsacrazy.com goes far beyond instructions on how to salsa dance by offering a much larger library of instructional dance videos covering bachata dance, swing Dancing, ballroom dancing and several others. Each style of dance is presented step by step in beginning, intermediate and advanced level lessons. "The SalsaCrazy.com Store is a natural evolution of our love and dedication to dance instruction and dancing, in all its forms, and a natural response to the overwhelming need for real quality dance video and dance instruction" explains Evan Margolin, CEO of Salsacrazy, Inc. "We wanted to create a place where everyone could rest assured they'd be getting the best instruction available, regardless of the dance they wanted to learn. We follow the same step by step, simple and clear teaching approach regardless of the dance we're teaching, and that has kept our bestselling videos achieving five star rankings from countless reviews and consumers." Margolin and SalsaCrazy.com have greater plans for the enterprise as the interest in dancing continues to grow. The company is launching two additional online dancing schools -- a ballroom dance academy at BallroomCrazy.com and resources on how to salsa dance at SalsaBootCamp.com, it's an online salsa dancing school, where you can learn salsa, where people can learn to salsa dance on the web. The company also plans to expand the availability of online video demonstrations and eventually extend their offerings to cover specialty music and clothing, in addition to their growing library of videos. Margolin intends for visitors to use these sites not only as effective dance instruction tools, but as portals to additional information and exciting events in the world of dance. We want these sites to act as full fledged online communities. "We're responding to a need for quality, step by step, dance instruction, so that everyone, and I do mean everyone, can learn to dance and dance well," Margolin says. "Our goal is to teach the world how to dance, regardless of feelings of a lack of rhythm or two left feet. We do this by providing high quality videos filmed with high production values, shot with multiple cameras, close ups of important concepts, practice music throughout, step by step foundational progression from the most basic concepts, and other cutting edge video features... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/5/prweb523645.htm]]> 00:15:00 no dancing, dance, salsa, bachata, cha cha, ballroom, salsa dance, salsa dancing, bachata dance, bachata dancing, cha cha dance, cha cha dancing, latin dance, latin dancing, ballroom dance, ballroom dancing, learn to dance, learn dance, how to dance, how to salsa, how to bachata, learn bachata, learn salsa, instructional dance videos, how to salsa, how to dance salsa, how to salsa dance, how to ballroom dance, how to learn to dance salsa, ballroom dance, salsa lessons, online instruction on how to, learn how to dance salsa, learn how to salsa dance salsa lessons, online instruction on how to dance