Arts & Entertainment: Museums

Hood Branded Environments Launched By San Francisco Bay Area Exhibit...

New organization to include former Deutsch LA executive Mike Goefft as CMO and strategic partnership with retail interactive technology developer Spot Labs.

(PRWeb May 31, 2012)

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Kaminski Auctions Announces Results from its May 2012 Photography and...

Bidding began at 6:00 PM on May 16th for a diverse collection of vintage and modern photographs. Several prominent Daguerreotype collectors were in the audience and the sale involved lively bidders...

(PRWeb May 31, 2012)

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The Greatest Grid: Curator's Talk

Curator Hilary Ballon presents an illustrated talk about the creation of New York's street grid on Monday, June 11 at 6:30 pm at the Museum of the City of New York

(PRWeb May 31, 2012)

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Naturalist Journeys announces Vintage Arizona, week-long Centennial...

To celebrate Arizona’s Centennial, state of the 48th star on the flag, locally-owned Naturalist Journeys announces a fall tour,...

(PRWeb May 31, 2012)

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Kirkus Reviews Weighs in on Barbara Zaragoza’s New Travel Guide, The...

Kirkus Reviews gives a summary of the new travel guide about Naples, Italy that provides visitors and expats with self-guided tours of the ancient ruins as well as insider’s information about espresso...

(PRWeb May 31, 2012)

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America’s Cup Exhibit Opens in Newport, Rhode Island, in June

The Museum of Yachting and IYRS, a marine trades and technology school in Rhode Island, will host an America’s Cup exhibition this summer at the school’s Newport campus that looks at this historic...

(PRWeb May 31, 2012)

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Connecticut Historical Society Unveils “New” Resources for Historians...

Using digitization as a tool for preservation, the Connecticut Historical Society increases its resources by making previously stored documents available.

(PRWeb May 30, 2012)

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TEA and AECOM Publish Global Theme Park Attendance Numbers for 2011

TEA/AECOM's annual study of global theme park attendance is a free resource for park operators, land developers & the travel industry. Top worldwide theme parks, amusement parks, water parks,...

(PRWeb May 30, 2012)

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Hangman Store Announces New Product Line of Low Cost, Hangman Products...

The Hangman Store is pleased to announce an entirely new product line consisting of nine low cost DIY, Hangman Products Conventional Hangers for mirrors and picture frames. These products continue...

(PRWeb May 30, 2012)

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Tickets Still Available for Historic Train Rides in First Iowa-based...

National rail heritage event, June 18-24, is based in Cedar Rapids and features five days of rare excursions – many led by steam engines -- plus photo sessions and museum tours

(PRWeb May 30, 2012)

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Historic Hotel Colorado in Glenwood Springs Hosts Titanic Centennial...

One hundred years after the RMS Titanic struck an iceberg and sank in the North Atlantic, the public remains fascinated with the events surrounding the disaster and the human drama that played out on...

(PRWeb May 30, 2012)

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I’m the King of the Castle: Historvius Launches Social-travel Game

Leading history travel website Historvius.com has launched a new social-travel game allowing people to truly become King of the Castle or even Emperor of the Colosseum. Users can rule historic sites...

(PRWeb May 30, 2012)

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Polar Imaging Inc. Offers Premium Digital Book Scanner and Microfilm...

Providing the latest in digital book scanners and micrographics to businesses, libraries, archives and museums throughout...

(PRWeb May 30, 2012)

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Bay Area Photography Services at Berkeley’s The LightRoom Hosts a...

From June 3 to June 29, the LightRoom will be hosting a return show by the fotohunds, including a reception at the gallery on June 16.

(PRWeb May 30, 2012)

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R.I. Trade School Selected “Best Place to Get Schooled” by Yankee...

IYRS, a marine trades and technology school based in Rhode Island, has been recognized as a 2012 “Editor’s Choice” winner in Yankee Magazine’s Travel Guide to New England. IYRS trains the skilled...

(PRWeb May 30, 2012)

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Artspan and The Discerning Eye Announce a Strategic Partnership

The U.S.-based Artspan and The Discerning Eye of the U.K. join forces to significantly enhance exposure for their affiliated artists.

(PRWeb May 30, 2012)

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Romney Ahead in Bush Library and Museum Straw Poll

After the Texas primaries Gov. Romney has 56.5 percent of the vote to President Obama's 35.4 percent in the "Headed to the White House 2012 Straw Poll" at the George Bush Presidential...

(PRWeb May 30, 2012)

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World Oceans Day Events at AZA-accredited Aquariums and Zoos Raise...

Save the Date: World Oceans Day events at AZA-accredited aquariums and zoos is June 8!

(PRWeb May 29, 2012)

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Art Exhibit of Artist, SELENE, Concludes at The Four Seasons Hotel

The Art Exhibit of Artist, SELENE, Concludes at Four Seasons Hotel Gallery

(PRWeb May 29, 2012)

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Can Wall Street Reinvent Itself?

A panel of Wall Street analysts and observers discuss what needs to be done in order to fix the system, move forward, and keep New York competitive in the global marketplace. Thursday, June 7 at 6:30...

(PRWeb May 29, 2012)

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Utah Explorers Discover Ancient Tablets; Pitches on Kickstarter to...

James Detjen, explorer and independent filmmaker, turns to alternative funding sources on Kickstarter.com for his documentary film, Discovering the Lost Secrets of Ancient North America, a 5-part...

(PRWeb May 29, 2012)

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NEA Awards $17,000 Art Works Grant to Denver's Mizel Museum and...

Mizel Museum Artist-in-Residence to partner with students at Noel Community Arts School to create artwork for Museum’s travelling exhibit.

(PRWeb May 29, 2012)

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Pueblo Grande Museum in Partnership with Rosson House Museum Announces...

Beginning in July the Pueblo Grande Museum in partnership with The Rossen House Museum will be offering their July 2012 Summer Programs: Hohokam Experience. Programs are offered to children ages...

(PRWeb May 28, 2012)

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Back in Time with Seven Directions Custom Tours to Visit UNESCO World...

A journey to listen to echoes from the past at five amazing natural and cultural creations listed on UNESCO World Heritage Sites in New Mexico, Colorado and Arizona. The tour can be customized for any...

(PRWeb May 26, 2012)

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Preservation League Adds Garnerville Arts Center to Seven to Save List...

Garnerville Arts Center hosted a formal press conference on May 24th, 2012 to announce the Preservation League of New York's support to help the historic complex recover from severe damage...

(PRWeb May 26, 2012)

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"Madame X" Dress by Luis Estevez Highlight of June 7th...

The highlight of the sale is an iconic Luis Estévez designed gown, Mr. Estevez’s interpretation of the dress featured in the John Singer Sargent painting “Madame X.” In the original painting,...

(PRWeb May 25, 2012)

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AZA Grants Accreditation to Atlantis, Paradise Island

The Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) today announced that Atlantis, Paradise Island resort in The Bahamas was again granted accreditation by AZA’s independent Accreditation Commission.

(PRWeb May 25, 2012)

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Board of Overseers of the Penn Museum presented “Penn in Egypt: Then...

The cocktail reception and presentation highlighted the Penn Museum’s history of Egyptian research and informed on the current political climate.

(PRWeb May 25, 2012)

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Second Avenue Meets Broadway: A Musical Theater Cabaret

The Museum's semi-annual Perform! series cabaret, starring Gregg Edelman, Stephen Mo Hanan, Rachel Ulanet and Stephanie Umoh. Saturday, June 2 at 3:00 pm and Sunday, June 3 at 3:00 pm at the...

(PRWeb May 25, 2012)

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Announcing over 1000 Free Video Art Lessons Online at...

JerrysArtarama.com Free Video Art Lessons Art supply leader Jerry’s Artarama breaks the 1000 mark with their Free Video Art Lessons. Online art supply retailer and artists’ resource...

(PRWeb May 24, 2012)

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Signazon.com’s New Product, EZ-Stick Vinyl, Saves Dallas Art Exhibit

Signazon.com is announcing the release of a new, low-tack adhesive material called EZ-Stick Vinyl. This unique substrate is currently on display in Shannon Novak’s art exhibit ‘Acoustic Synergy’ in...

(PRWeb May 24, 2012)

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artnet Auctions presents the American Art Sale

artnet Auctions is pleased to feature a special sale of Fine Art by 19th and 20th century American artists, including paintings, drawings, prints, and sculptural works. Highlights include the striking...

(PRWeb May 24, 2012)

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Students at Trade School Mark Graduation with a Unique Rite--Launching...

At most graduation ceremonies, the scene is similar: a procession of students in caps and gowns collect diplomas to mark their matriculation into the real world. But at IYRS, a marine trades and...

(PRWeb May 24, 2012)

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Semipostal Stamp Helps Save Vanishing Species, Association of Zoos and...

The Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Reauthorization Act S.3208 was introduced today in the U.S. Senate.

(PRWeb May 23, 2012)

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“Marilyn Monroe: The Exhibit” - An Intimate Look At The Legend (1926...

The Hollywood Museum Celebrates Marilyn Monroe’s Birthday with “Marilyn Monroe: The Exhibit, An Intimate Look At The Legend (1926 –1962) Opening June 1, 2012; The Nation’s Largest Exhibit Of Authentic...

(PRWeb May 23, 2012)

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Kidspace Children's Museum Receives $2.5 Million Pledge to Name...

Gift Honoring Robert and Mary Galvin Includes a $2 Million Matching Challenge to Help Kidspace Provide More Learning Environments and Overall Museum Development

(PRWeb May 23, 2012)

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Yosemite Area Hotel Plans Expansion

Accoring to the Yosemite Sierra Visitors Bureau, partner hotel Best Western Plus Yosemite Gateway Inn is currently constructing an addition 12 rooms to their popular hotel just outside of Yosemite...

(PRWeb May 23, 2012)

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San Francisco Law Firm Goes Green with LED Lights with the Help of...

GreenVantage Solution Inc., a woman-owned, small business distributor, helped the Law Offices of Grace R. Alano in the Bay Area go green.

(PRWeb May 23, 2012)

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Will Tourists Avoid Travel To Naples in Light of Recent Anti-Mafia...

The Espresso Break: Tours and Nooks of Naples, Italy and Beyond provides not only themed tours and nooks of the city, but also the inside scoop on the mafia, trash, racism and even underground cavity...

(PRWeb May 22, 2012)

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Royal Ontario Museum Selects Ristech to Provide the book2net Digital...

The country’s largest international museum, the Royal Ontario Museum recently added digital book scanning technology from...

(PRWeb May 22, 2012)

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Neal Communities Buys Boca Royale Golf & Country Club

Bradenton-based builder has big plans for esteemed Boca Royale Golf & Country Club - 500 new homes & major upgrade to club facilities planned.

(PRWeb May 22, 2012)

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Blue Star Families Joins Forces with the First Lady, Dr. Biden and...

Through Blue Star Museums, museums across America will invite military personnel and their families to visit their museums to participate in the arts free of charge all summer long

(PRWeb May 22, 2012)

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Free Admission for Active-Duty Military at Bush Library and Museum

The George Bush Presidential Library and Museum at Texas A&M University proudly offers free admission to active-duty service members (and up to five qualifying family members) year round and as...

(PRWeb May 22, 2012)

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World Oceans Day Events at AZA-accredited Aquariums and Zoos Raise...

Save the date: World Oceans Day at AZA-accredited aquariums and zoos is June 8!

(PRWeb May 21, 2012)

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Buffalo Bill Historical Center celebrates 31 years of Plains Indian...

With beating drums and Native songs as soundtrack, the display of brilliantly-colored regalia as the set, and the Absaroka Mountains as the backdrop, the Plains Indian Museum Powwow at the Buffalo...

(PRWeb May 21, 2012)

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USGA Announces Riviera Country Club as Host Site for 2017 U.S. Amateur...

The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced Riviera Country Club, in Pacific Palisades, Calif., as the host site for the 2017 U.S. Amateur Championship.

(PRWeb May 21, 2012)

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What Do People Want from Their Communities? After Basic Needs, People...

BeyondThePurchase.org reports that people desire social and cultural opportunities from their communities; 66% of people surveyed said having friends nearby was an important factor in determining...

(PRWeb May 21, 2012)

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Alabama Tourism Department Set to Release Next Round of Road Trips

The Alabama Tourism Department is set to release its next ten trips for its 2012 campaign "100 Alabama Road Trips." The next 10 trips include a Girlfriends Getaway, golf, antiques and...

(PRWeb May 21, 2012)

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CAPITAL OF CAPITAL Exhibition to Open at Museum of the City of New...

Explores New York City’s 200-Year Rise to Become Center of Global Banking and Finance.

(PRWeb May 21, 2012)

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Highly Anticipated Bodies Revealed Returns to Myrtle Beach's...

Due to popular demand, acclaimed exhibition returns giving visitors an opportunity to explore the inner workings of the human body.

(PRWeb May 21, 2012)

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