Latest news releases for Art and Entertainment Performing Arts from PRWeb 2008-05-16T13:06:42Z http://www.prweb.com/images_v4/prw_logo.gif PRWeb xml@emediawire.com http://www.prweb.com/atom10/aeperforming.xml 2008-05-14T08:57:32Z Full Sail University (www.fullsail.edu) students, Chris Adams, Joshua Knight and Max Miller, won second place out of 193 entries in the College Feature/Shorts and Documentaries category at the 13th Annual Palm Beach International Film Festival's (PBIFF) Student Showcase of Films. The students won for their work, The Master, a 16mm short which was produced during their Film Production class at Full Sail. (PRWeb May 16, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/film/festival/prweb944164.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/film/festival/prweb944164.htm 2008-05-14T09:16:26Z Two faculty members from Full Sail University have been named "Teacher of the Year" by the annual awards for the 2008 Career College Association (CCA). Brian Smithers, Department Chair for Audio Workstations, and Hunter Menning, Director of Audiotronics, were both recognized for their passion and dedication as outstanding educators. (PRWeb May 16, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/career/college/prweb944294.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/career/college/prweb944294.htm 2008-05-15T15:21:29Z Acting Brothers from John Robert Powers Tampa Florida Keep Busy in Pursuit of Hollywood Dream (PRWeb May 16, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb949104.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb949104.htm 2008-05-14T11:43:04Z Moon Costumes, one of the nations' leading costume retailers, has added a new line of over 60 adult sexy costume styles. (PRWeb May 16, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb944544.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb944544.htm 2008-05-14T16:33:34Z The people who brought you SalsaCrazy.com, the go-to site for worldwide news about salsa dancing, are launching SalsaCrazySF.com. SalsaCrazySF.com is a website dedicated to salsa dance news for the San Francisco Bay Area, with it's own featured weekly video podcast and salsa dancing event calendar. (PRWeb May 15, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/salsa/dancing/prweb945234.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/salsa/dancing/prweb945234.htm 2008-05-13T10:25:09Z Photographer, Emily Travis arranges for Washington Heights based youth to visit the musical "In the Heights". (PRWeb May 15, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb940424.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb940424.htm 2008-05-13T13:59:56Z Dr. Aaron A. Flagg, Executive Director of the Music Conservatory of Westchester, a non-profit community school of the arts, was named a winner of the "Rising Stars - Westchester's Forty Under Forty" by The Business Council of Westchester. He will be honored for his professional accomplishments, leadership qualities, and outstanding success at an awards ceremony June 19, 2008. (PRWeb May 15, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb941944.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb941944.htm 2008-05-14T17:40:16Z New York jazz landmark Minton's Playhouse announced this week a massive expansion in its jazz programming and jazz education, re-establishing it as a leader in jazz presentations. New developments include the formation of the non-profit foundation Minton's Mentors, the creation of year-long Artist-in-Residence positions held by Onaje Allan Gumbs and Buster Williams, and new technology initiatives (PRWeb May 14, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb939164.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb939164.htm 2008-05-13T16:28:05Z Betrayal And Deception Are The Core Of This Tough Urban Drama From Writer And Director Jerry Schram (PRWeb May 14, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb942004.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb942004.htm 2008-05-13T10:50:51Z NYCO announces local Chicago release and concert performance May 18th at Park West Auditorium, to be followed by national release on June 10th. (PRWeb May 13, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/NYCO/Realize/prweb936764.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/NYCO/Realize/prweb936764.htm 2008-05-12T15:31:25Z Brothers from Florida Who Attended (iPOP!) International Presentation of Performers Acting Competition Make it In Hollywood (PRWeb May 13, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb938424.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb938424.htm 2008-05-12T16:28:06Z Singers, instrumentalists and faculty soloists from St. Cloud State University, the College of Saint Benedict, Saint John's University and the SCSU Cantabile Girls Choir leave May 20 for overseas, where they will perform the European premiere of a Holocaust oratorio at Natzweiler-Struthof, a former Nazi concentration camp in France. (PRWeb May 13, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb936494.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb936494.htm 2008-05-11T15:15:26Z Christian Phillips and Jennifer Welch direct Sam Shepard's Buried Child; a story about the corrosive effects of a long-held family secret. Presented by Actors Theatre of San Francisco, opening May 23, 2008. (PRWeb May 13, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb934074.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb934074.htm 2008-05-12T21:26:35Z The Black Women Playwrights' Group, a service advocacy group for playwrights of color, celebrates its 19th Anniversary with a staged reading. The reading, Shades of Change, features work from seven group members, and covers themes from the pulpit to the Bid Whisk table. It will be hosted by J C Hayward, of WUSA 9 on June 23; and Triscina Grey, of WHUR on June 24, at the Studio Theatre. (PRWeb May 13, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb934484.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb934484.htm 2008-05-09T15:23:15Z "Find Your Rhythm. The real living Experience" Video Showcases New Hotel Features and Some Unbelievable Dance Moves (PRWeb May 12, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/long-term-stay-hotels/towneplace/prweb933024.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/long-term-stay-hotels/towneplace/prweb933024.htm 2008-05-08T07:59:56Z ResortQuest Outer Banks, the premier vacation rental and real estate sales company on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, sponsors the 11th Annual Outer Banks Beach Music Festival. Offering fun for the entire family, this well-known annual Outer Banks event celebrates Beach Music and the kickoff of the summer. (PRWeb May 12, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/resortquest-outerbanks/music-festival/prweb928924.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/resortquest-outerbanks/music-festival/prweb928924.htm 2008-05-09T13:45:38Z On June 5th, 2008, Charlotte will welcome Howl at the Moon during its grand opening celebration at the Epicenter, a mixed-use complex housing the newest 12-story hotel, restaurants, retail shops, cafes and nightclubs and in the heart of downtown. By providing its customers with the total entertainment experience complete with live music, comedic routines, sing-alongs and guest performances, Howl at the Moon continues to draw a diverse and loyal following in each market it has entered. (PRWeb May 12, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb932004.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb932004.htm 2008-05-09T17:41:11Z Playwright and Actress Charlayne Woodard's new play "The Night Watcher" is La Jolla Playhoue's first Page To Stage of the season. The Night Watcher will open in the Mandell Weiss Forum at La Jolla Playhouse July 1 and continue through July 27, 2008. (PRWeb May 11, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb933234.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb933234.htm 2008-05-08T14:26:45Z Full Sail University (www.fullsail.edu) announces staff and facilities involvement with the production of National Lampoon Presents: RoboDoc, a 2008 feature film. The RoboDoc premiere will take place at the Hard Rock Live in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, May 10, 2008. (PRWeb May 10, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/RoboDoc/Film/prweb930184.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/RoboDoc/Film/prweb930184.htm 2008-05-06T18:44:04Z CultureMob helps people discover, promote and share local events, including www.CultureMob.com [movies, live music, theater, sports, educational events] and more (PRWeb May 8, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Event_Listings/Promote_Events/prweb923914.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/Event_Listings/Promote_Events/prweb923914.htm 2008-05-07T09:32:56Z NETexponent provides lung cancer research charity Stand Up For a Cure with online marketing services including media buying to increase fundraising for Jerry Seinfeld event and others. (PRWeb May 8, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb926064.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb926064.htm 2008-05-08T09:08:29Z Popularity pays -- quite literally -- for members of a video community just launched by Brainstem Cybermedia. Online streaming video site Viddiction.com gives users the power to upload videos for free and earn cash rewards based on viewership. (PRWeb May 8, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb926944.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb926944.htm 2008-05-06T14:53:22Z Producer of comedy, magic and variety party entertainment is especially smug in light of circumstances. (PRWeb May 8, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb923364.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb923364.htm 2008-05-07T07:25:02Z Insert after fifth graph of release: "OKI Printing Solutions has been a dependable partner of ours for years," said Scott Detota director of product and partner management for CDW. "When they asked if we were interested in partnering with them to help support the Y-ME Mother's Day event, which supports those affected by breast cancer in the local Chicago community, we immediately agreed. CDW shares the same commitment as OKI Printing Solutions for causes that impact our customers and partners, and we're proud to jointly show that commitment this weekend at the Y-ME event." (PRWeb May 7, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/solutions/printing/prweb918974.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/solutions/printing/prweb918974.htm 2008-05-06T13:26:44Z Cascio Interstate is proud to announce that the Shepherd Express and ExpressMilwaukee.com, Milwaukee's local guide to entertainment, will be a co-sponsor of the Groove Garage Stage of Local Music at this year's Summerfest. (PRWeb May 7, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/shepherdexpress/summerfeststage/prweb922554.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/shepherdexpress/summerfeststage/prweb922554.htm 2008-05-05T05:10:39Z East Brunswick, NJ poetess Cyndi Dawson and Stockholm, Sweden based musician Jair-Rohm Parker Wells parlay what started as an informal online collaboration into international success via MySpace. Scoring upward of six hundred hits a day on their music and poetry page, the duo have become the undisputed darlings of the spoken word/poetry scene worldwide. A much anticipated debut CD release is scheduled for this month as well as live performances in the US and UK. (PRWeb May 6, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb916284.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb916284.htm 2008-05-05T06:00:05Z Jango (www.jango.com), the fast-growing social music site, and Hearst Magazines today announced a cross-promotional partnership to develop co-branded online music widgets for Seventeen.com, the website of Seventeen, the nation's best-selling monthly teen magazine. Matching social music and editorial in a unique style, the new Seventeen.com widgets allow readers to publish content across social networks, blogs, and other online communities. (PRWeb May 5, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/seventeen/jango/prweb916754.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/seventeen/jango/prweb916754.htm 2008-05-04T09:40:36Z The Academy of Cinema and Television announced today a collaboration with Scarlett Johansson to create a specialized online educational series for kids and teens interested in the Entertainment Industry. This is the sixth in a series of Question & Answer training sessions to be announced worldwide. (PRWeb May 4, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Scarlett/Johansson/prweb915764.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/Scarlett/Johansson/prweb915764.htm 2008-05-03T09:10:11Z Academy of Cinema and Television (ACT) students -- four to be exact -- were recently cast in two horror films for a major Hollywood studio. Casting Director impressed with student's acting skills. (PRWeb May 4, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb914944.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb914944.htm 2008-05-01T03:10:08Z In May and June 2008, Jackie Sleper's artworks will be exhibited in the Museo de la Isla in Cozumel in a show curated by Matty Roca. (PRWeb May 4, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb909274.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb909274.htm 2008-05-01T11:14:31Z The Board of Directors of Altos del Mar Sculpture Park, Inc., a 501 (c)(3) public charity, has filed a proposal in reply to "Request for Proposals"" ("RFP") yesterday (April 30, 2008) with the City of Miami Beach, Florida regarding the future improvement of the Altos del Mar Park site located East of Collins Avenue between 76th and 77th streets in Miami Beach, Florida. (PRWeb May 3, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb910184.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb910184.htm 2008-05-01T16:09:41Z N'Twine Records Announces Once-Known Soul To Play on Sunday May 4, 2008,l at the First Annual Benefit Concert for T3 Scholarship Fund Newcomb Hall, 180 E. 13th St., Riviera Beach, Florida. (PRWeb May 3, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb911634.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb911634.htm 2008-05-02T20:14:37Z Merrick Management And Media Services offers virtual (offsite) business solutions to people who are dedicated to helping the world and our environment and who never thought they could have their own virtual business manager assistant. This established business caters to world and environmentally conscious entrepreneurs, craftspeople, builders, performing artists, Mac users and green interior designers. Recently, they have adjusted their niche to cater to their passion of offering service to environmental entrepreneurs. (PRWeb May 2, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/greenvirtualassistant/environment/prweb905924.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/greenvirtualassistant/environment/prweb905924.htm 2008-05-01T15:04:05Z This comprehensive guide book will be published and inserted in the July 17th and July 24th issues of the Shepherd Express, and a limited supply will be available at the Information Centers at the State Fair. (PRWeb May 2, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/expressmilwaukee/wistatefair/prweb910784.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/expressmilwaukee/wistatefair/prweb910784.htm 2008-04-30T14:19:58Z The Music Conservatory of Westchester will hold its seventh annual Golf & Tennis Classic and Lifetime Achievement Award Dinner on Monday, May 19, 2008 at Brae Burn Country Club in Purchase, NY. Last year, sixty-eight golfers teed off and 10 tennis players took the court, raising $85,000 for Conservatory scholarships and tuition assistance. Following the Classic, Henry G. Miller, Esq., attorney, actor, author, and playwright, will be presented with the 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award for his extraordinary accomplishments in the field of law and for his lifelong pursuit and successes in writing, acting, and producing in the theatre arts. (PRWeb May 2, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb907794.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb907794.htm 2008-04-29T13:19:03Z Reconciliation - Part Two. Part two of GDDG Photography's reconciliation series is utilizing, as the component of the reconciliation series, the photographs from Genese's February beauty photo shoot. (PRWeb May 1, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb903844.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb903844.htm 2008-04-30T13:53:33Z Year-round Silicon Valley rings with live music and a multifaceted array of other events, from edgy and sophisticated to down-home fun. With so much to choose from, and with 300 days of sunshine, travelers to San Jose find plenty of reasons to visit and stay. (PRWeb May 1, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/San_Jose/Calendar/prweb903684.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/San_Jose/Calendar/prweb903684.htm 2008-05-01T08:50:01Z Musicnotes, Inc., the market leader in downloadable sheet music, announced today Plain White T's lead singer and songwriter, Tom Higgenson, WB Music Corp. and Alfred Publishing are the recipients of the sixth annual Musicnotes Song of the Year Award for the song "Hey There Delilah." (PRWeb May 1, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/music/alfred/prweb909924.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/music/alfred/prweb909924.htm 2008-04-29T14:44:44Z Network Television Broadcast Station The CW to Air Episodes of ‘Gossip Girl’ with John Robert Powers Teen Student (PRWeb Apr 30, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/John_Robert_Powers/Gossip_Girl/prweb903904.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/John_Robert_Powers/Gossip_Girl/prweb903904.htm 2008-04-30T09:45:01Z (PRWeb Apr 30, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/ticket/power/prweb906614.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/ticket/power/prweb906614.htm