Latest news releases for Art and Entertainment Fine Art from PRWeb 2009-11-28T01:27:24Z http://www.prweb.com/images_v4/prweb_logo_hv2.jpg PRWeb xml@emediawire.com http://www.prweb.com/atom10/ $lastmod Whelan Galleries introduces a collector's edition set of prints featuring art purchased by its most famous client--Michael Jackson. (PRWeb Nov 28, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3222674.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3222674.htm $lastmod GeoCandles is Designing Exclusive Candle Art to Offer Style to this Holiday Season. The Candle Line is Offered online at GeoCandles.com (PRWeb Nov 27, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/tree/candles/prweb3261844.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/tree/candles/prweb3261844.htm $lastmod Historian Todd DePastino received the prestigious book award for Bill Mauldin: A Life Up Front at a ceremony at Fordham University's Lincoln Center campus in New York City. The biography recounts the embattled career of the Pulitzer Prize winning cartoonist best remembered for his grim depictions of life on the frontlines in World War II. (PRWeb Nov 27, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3261374.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3261374.htm $lastmod Artmagic Publishing announces an online goddess art gallery and FREE eNewsletter for women and fine art enthusiasts. (PRWeb Nov 27, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3262964.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3262964.htm $lastmod The collection of J D Smith Fine Art has been expanded to include original prints by major French Impressionists, including Manet, Renoir, and Pissarro. (PRWeb Nov 27, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3210804.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3210804.htm $lastmod American Indian art dealers Martha Hopkins Struever and Charles King open their annual artist invitational event on December 3, 2009 at King Galleries in Scottsdale, Arizona. The show - "Double Vision: Reinterpretations of a Classic Zuni Jar" - will feature fourteen celebrated American Indian potters, each presenting a contemporary piece inspired by a single historic Zuni frog jar. (PRWeb Nov 26, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009NativeAmericanpottery/11/prweb3259054.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009NativeAmericanpottery/11/prweb3259054.htm $lastmod The opening reception (6-9pm) will show Dr. Yang’s film Leaf (Musical Version). Leaf (Feuille/Yezi) has won 24 awards, including Top (Platinum) Remi Award at the 37th World-Fest Houston International Film Festival, Special Jury Award at 2004 NewTV Video-Film Awards Contest, 2004 Accolade Award of Excellence for Arts/Culture, 2004 Best Drama and 2006 Best Score at the New York International Independent Film & Video Festival, 2008 Telly Award, and 2008 Accolade Award Foreign Language Film of the Year and Original Score/Song. In the musical version of Leaf, Dr. Yang wrote and composed three new songs, titled “True Love Has Only One End”, “Hometown”, and “Compromise”. These songs were performed by well established vocalists including Professors of Voice at the world renowned Berklee College of Music, Mili Bermejo, Jeannie Gagné, and New England Conservatory alumnus Patrice Williamson. (PRWeb Nov 25, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3250644.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3250644.htm $lastmod On the occasion of the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin’s birth and the 150th anniversary of the publishing of On the Origin of Species, Michele Guieu puts together a show, “Lucy, Darwin and Me,” that celebrates our origins and biodiversity, and evokes the years she spent in Africa, including the trips she took to the Sahara desert with her geologist father and her biologist mother. Michele’s time in Africa coincided with the discovery of the skeleton known as Lucy, the oldest hominid found at the time and named for the Beatles’ song “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds.” (PRWeb Nov 25, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3249554.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3249554.htm $lastmod The seventh edition of the International Biennale of Contemporary Art in Florence will take place from 5th - 13th December 2009. (PRWeb Nov 25, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3248654.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3248654.htm $lastmod Matthew White to Share Visual Story of the Lower Mississippi River Delta (PRWeb Nov 24, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/End-of-the-Great-River/Matthew-White-Exhibit/prweb3247084.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/End-of-the-Great-River/Matthew-White-Exhibit/prweb3247084.htm $lastmod Fine art publisher taps PR firm to develop social media strategy to reach consumers online (PRWeb Nov 24, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/optimizedpr/prweb3248504.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/optimizedpr/prweb3248504.htm $lastmod Robb Scott has become one of North America's premier pencil artists. His new drawing of harness racing champion Somebeachsomewhere is setting the horse racing world on fire. (PRWeb Nov 24, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/horseracing/somebeachsomewhere/prweb3250304.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/horseracing/somebeachsomewhere/prweb3250304.htm $lastmod Reflective Images is known for its pioneering efforts in conflict free jewelry as a manufacturer, and for its activism in the fair trade, recycled jewelry space. Choyt devotes much of his time to authoring Google’s number one “fair trade jewelry” website, www.fairjewelry.org]--widely regarded as the most comprehensive trade and consumer resource on fair trade jewelry issues. (PRWeb Nov 23, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/fair-trade-wedding-rings/recycled-jewelry/prweb3239634.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/fair-trade-wedding-rings/recycled-jewelry/prweb3239634.htm $lastmod Documounts announces our annual Free Shipping Event. (PRWeb Nov 23, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/frames/mats/prweb3240874.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/frames/mats/prweb3240874.htm $lastmod PersonalizedWineGifts.com (www.personalizedwinegifts.com) has introduced a new line of gifts for wine enthusiasts, including a high end wine cellar sign and they are guaranteeing there is nothing like it in the world. (PRWeb Nov 23, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3245164.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3245164.htm $lastmod Andrew Watson Design provides Tourism Queensland with trophies that truly represent the natural beauty Queensland offers to passionate travellers. Choosing Andrew Watson Design to design and manufacture the trophies for the 2009 Queensland Tourism Awards, made sure the trophies presented were a true reflection of Queensland. (PRWeb Nov 21, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Andrew_Watson_Design/Tourism_Queensland/prweb3242324.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/Andrew_Watson_Design/Tourism_Queensland/prweb3242324.htm $lastmod In the vein of Pierre et Gilles, Ramati digitally constructs highly stylized worlds rich with golden ambiance and steeped with brooding sensuality. Bizarre and full of obscure significance, flowers and jewelry, electric candles, sunglasses, and glitter, the portraits are akin to scenes from a film noir playground where cast divas have taken over and invited drag queens, vampish models, and geisha girls as Carmen Miranda to an exclusive ceremonially hip party. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3224514.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3224514.htm $lastmod Experiences from the Meyer Hospital Florence, Marseilles and Manchester.International conferenceSaturday 28 November, 9am-6pm at the Meyer Paediatric Hospital, Viale Pieraccini 24, Florence, Italy (PRWeb Nov 20, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3227924.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3227924.htm $lastmod Receiving one of the highest honors that can be bestowed upon a contemporary artist, Elisha Ben-Yitzhak of the Milwaukee suburb of Glendale has been invited and will exhibit at the world-renowned Biennale International Art Exhibition from December 5-13 in Florence, Italy. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3221644.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3221644.htm $lastmod Leading property professionals gathered in California yesterday as the results of the Americas Property Awards in association with CNBC Arabiya and the New York Times were revealed. The presentations were made during a networking event and gala dinner held at the US Grant Hotel in San Diego on Thursday evening (November 12th). (PRWeb Nov 19, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/miamidesignerpepecalderin/cnbcpropertyawards/prweb3223134.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/miamidesignerpepecalderin/cnbcpropertyawards/prweb3223134.htm $lastmod Shop for holiday gifts and fine art in Tempe (http://www.tempecvb.com), December 4-6, 2009. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Tempe/ArtsFestival/prweb3221664.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/Tempe/ArtsFestival/prweb3221664.htm $lastmod Music ● Dance ● Cinema ● Visual Arts ● Theater (PRWeb Nov 19, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3223664.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3223664.htm $lastmod Although most of US Route 89 (http://us89society.org/) between Mexico and Canada could be considered as a scenic drive, several sections stand out above the rest. Here is a list of the top five scenic drives selected by the US Route 89 Appreciation Society. (PRWeb Nov 18, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/us-route-89/scenic-drives/prweb3220204.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/us-route-89/scenic-drives/prweb3220204.htm $lastmod Librarian of Congress James H. Billington today named music legend Paul McCartney as the recipient of the third Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. An all-star tribute concert is planned for spring 2010. (PRWeb Nov 17, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Library_of_Congress/Gershwin_Prize/prweb3211984.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/Library_of_Congress/Gershwin_Prize/prweb3211984.htm $lastmod "With shrinking media outlets for authors to feature their works, TheNervousBreakdown.com is a welcomed addition to the worldwide web." -- Jeff Rivera, Galley Cat (PRWeb Nov 17, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/publishing/thenervousbreakdown/prweb3217194.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/publishing/thenervousbreakdown/prweb3217194.htm $lastmod Former contents of ultra-luxe Yellowstone Club offered with no reserves at Kamelot Auction House, November 21st at 10am (PRWeb Nov 16, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/KamelotYellowstoneCltn/111609/prweb3210174.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/KamelotYellowstoneCltn/111609/prweb3210174.htm $lastmod The new line of wicker log baskets is the latest to join the growing wicker basket collection at The Basket Lady. By working directly with the Indonesian weavers and doing their own importing, The Basket Lady is able to offer a large selection of unique wicker baskets at near wholesale prices. (PRWeb Nov 16, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/wicker/logbaskets/prweb3193214.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/wicker/logbaskets/prweb3193214.htm $lastmod Celebrity auctioneer Tere Morris keeps the energy and cash flowing this fund raising season. (PRWeb Nov 16, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3211344.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3211344.htm $lastmod A Week Long Celebration of Great Design in West Hollywood (PRWeb Nov 13, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3198544.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3198544.htm $lastmod Coco O’Connor, International recording artist and new age ambient vocalist acknowledged today her support of the evolution of Independent music in recent years, after her award nomination for “new age ambient” song at The Hollywood Music In Media Awards being held November 19, 2009 in Hollywood, California. (PRWeb Nov 13, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3196904.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3196904.htm $lastmod Gal In Sky Publishing Company is offering a pre-release book promotion for its latest offering, Patchwork and Ornament: A Woman's Journey of Life, Love, and Art by Jeanette Feldman. Patchwork and Ornament will be available for a discounted price, and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Donorschoose.org to benefit arts in the schools. (PRWeb Nov 13, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3194554.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3194554.htm $lastmod A new fine art canvas free of unstable whitening agents that deteriorate and yellow over time, Lyve, has been launched by Breathing Color, Inc. (PRWeb Nov 13, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3194364.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3194364.htm $lastmod Susan York, minimalist sculptor and assistant professor of art at the College of Santa Fe, delivered a guest lecture at the Santa Fe Art Institute on "Memory: Shadow and Light; Art as individual/collective memory." York is participating in the Santa Fe Art Institute's 2009 Visiting Artist and Lecture Season. The Santa Fe Art Institute is located on the College of Santa Fe campus. (PRWeb Nov 13, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3194414.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3194414.htm $lastmod The BIGGEST display of AIDS Memorial Panel Quilts in Southern California be on display as part of HOLLYWOOD REMEMBERS, a multimedia musical event ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2009 at Hollywood Lutheran Church. The centerpiece for the event will be the world premiere of an original musical Red Ribbon, written especially for that evening by Joe Lawrence and directed by Jerry Craig. Money raised by this year’s event will benefit Women Alive, a community based organization providing assistance to women living with HIV. The reception for the evening will include an art show by young people affected by HIV/AIDS, displaying original works of art. Admission for the event is free. (PRWeb Nov 12, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3186874.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3186874.htm $lastmod In the Beginning: Artists Respond to Genesis will open November 18 in light-filled, spacious Winnick Gallery housed at the Manhattan-based Center for Jewish History. The exhibition is uniquely designed to create a dialogue between new installations by contemporary artists and historical representations of the ancient story of creation. (PRWeb Nov 12, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/gary/winnick/prweb3192114.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/gary/winnick/prweb3192114.htm $lastmod Robert Flaxman, founder of Deep Feed-Back Screenplay Consulting, will analyze and develop the script that wins the ‘Writers on the Storm’ Screenplay Contest. (PRWeb Nov 12, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/screenplayconsultant/RobertFlaxman/prweb3194984.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/screenplayconsultant/RobertFlaxman/prweb3194984.htm $lastmod Founder of ColgroveFineArt.com, Judy Farrance, created an online business to promote and distribute the beautifully crafted paintings of her father-in-law, Ron Colgrove. With exclusive online rights to his work, Farrance's site is the only place to find these impressionistic pieces. Shoppers are encouraged to visit the Web site's newly implemented blog to learn how to properly protect and frame their artwork. (PRWeb Nov 12, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3186254.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3186254.htm $lastmod Masterpieces From Paris hits the National Gallery of Australia this December. Rydges Canberra Hotels are offering an NGA Masterpieces package that includes accommodations, breakfast and exhibition tickets for two - all starting at just $155 per night. (PRWeb Nov 11, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3179094.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3179094.htm $lastmod Equestrian complex, just north of Dallas, Texas features boarding stables, indoor and outdoor arenas, paddocks and more than 10 acres of horse riding trails. (PRWeb Nov 11, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3183814.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3183814.htm $lastmod Richland College of the Dallas County Community College District is now accepting entries for its juried art show, “Water: More of Less,” which opens January 30. The juried exhibition focuses on the role of water and sustainability within the environment. Entries are due by Sat., Dec. 5. (PRWeb Nov 11, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3172724.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3172724.htm