PRWeb: Art and Entertainment http://www.prweb.com Latest news releases for Art and Entertainment en PRWeb Distribution Newswire http://www.prweb.com/images_v4/prw_logo.jpg www.prweb.com 163 51 xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com Endangered National Historic Landmark SS Columbia Raises Awareness, Seeks Urgently Needed Funding in Advance of National Maritime Day http://www.prweb.com/releases/SS_Columbia/birthday_celebration/prweb928464.htm (PRWeb May 9, 2008)

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]]> Gail Drury, CMKBD, Wins Second National Kitchen Design Showroom Award http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb929404.htm Two of Gail Drury's kitchen design showroom displays are national winners. Drury's English pub display recently took second place in the National Kitchen and Bath Association's (NKBA) 2008 Design Competition. A certified master kitchen and bath designer (CMKBD) and president of Drury Design Kitchen & Studio in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, Drury founded her company in 1987 and won her first NKBA kitchen design showroom award in 1998. In all, the studio's portfolio encompasses over 20 NKBA award-winning projects. Download Design Guide and view Drury Design's custom kitchen design projects. (PRWeb May 9, 2008)

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]]> 2008 Election Summer Escape Discounts http://www.prweb.com/releases/Luxury_Vacation_Rental/Dominican_Republic/prweb929634.htm Savings of 40% on Spectacular Escape Destinations (PRWeb May 9, 2008)

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]]> Whitewater Films and Reactor Films Option "The Transitional Guy" http://www.prweb.com/releases/Whitewater_Films/Reactor_Films/prweb930904.htm "The Transitional Guy", written by Amy Morland and Vicki Rocco, has been optioned by Whitewater Films and Reactor Films. The script is about a struggling writer who uses his own dating experiences with recent divorcees as source material for his next book. The film will be produced by Rick Rosenthal of Whitewater Films, Danny Llewelyn of Reactor Films and Trent Broin. Michael Romersa is attached as an executive producer. (PRWeb May 9, 2008)

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]]> And The Final 14 Bands Are… http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb926094.htm Virgin Mobile's Road to V in partnership with Sony Ericsson (PRWeb May 9, 2008)

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]]> MyUbby Personalized Baby Blankets -- A New E-Commerce Concept http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb928044.htm MyUbby, Inc. opens its online store offering custom baby and toddler blankets. The myubby online personalized baby blanket store offers over 50 fabric options, over 13 finished edge options including satin edging, and embroidery up to 54 characters. Customers start the build process by choosing a soft and cuddly one-sided fabric selection or a heavier two-sided fabric selection where you can mix and merry from a vast list of fabric options. (PRWeb May 9, 2008)

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]]> Discounts on new musical equipment from Soundcraft, Mackie, QSC, Pioneer and X2 Digital Wireless are available at Music123 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb930394.htm Music123 highlights five budget-friendly product lines that maximize audio performance in the studio or on the stage (PRWeb May 9, 2008)

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]]> Pepperjam Network Launches "Meet the Affiliates" Weekly Interview Series http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb930724.htm Pepperjam Network, the leading next generation affiliate marketing network, announced today the launch of the "Meet the Affiliates" Weekly Interview Series. As part of the project Pepperjam's President & CEO Kris Jones will conduct in-depth interviews with various affiliates, which will be posted to the Pepperjam Blog (www.pepperjamnetwork.com/blog) each and every Friday. The first interview was published today and features respected super affiliate, blogger, and podcaster Sam Harrelson. (PRWeb May 9, 2008)

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]]> The Great American Train Company Ships Its First Backyard Riding Trains to Coincide with National Train Day http://www.prweb.com/releases/train/great_american/prweb931104.htm The Great American Train Company, LLC (GATC), a Minnesota-based manufacturer of backyard riding trains and accessories, announced today it is now shipping its first production-level backyard riding trains. The date of first shipments coincides with the first-ever National Train Day on May 10, 2008. (PRWeb May 9, 2008)

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]]> WorthPoint Helps Colorado Woman Sell $103,000 Painting at Sotheby's that She Found in the Trash http://www.prweb.com/releases/worthpoint/bullock/prweb932314.htm WorthPoint, a new Web site for people who have art, antiques and collectibles that they want to buy or sell or simply find out more information about items they have, this week helped a Colorado woman sell a painting she found in the trash a decade ago for $103,000 at a Sotheby's auction. (PRWeb May 9, 2008)

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]]> Cymax Stores Announces New Summer Product Line http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb926494.htm Cymax Stores, an online e-tailer offering a range of household and office products and services since 2004, is pleased to announce the launch a new summer product line. (PRWeb May 9, 2008)

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]]> Landmark Theatre Hosts Third Annual Black Docs Film Series, America's Top Screening Program http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb928094.htm 2008 Theme is "Through The Eyes Of" / Program examines Bob Marley, Mexico, American Indian/AfroMexican Heritage, Cuban Music, Jack & Jill of America, Urban and Demographic Change, and the Migration of Free Slaves / Chuck D, Darlise Blount, Danny Glover, Gwen Ifill, Jada Pinkett-Smith, Lauryn Hill, Los Zafiros, Marley Family, Mascogos, Michaela Angela Davis, Pamela Edwards, and Regina King highlighted (PRWeb May 9, 2008)

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]]> ArtSpan and California College of the Arts Present "30 Under 30" at Varnish Fine Art Gallery from June 5-28 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb926824.htm ArtSpan and the California College of the Arts have partnered to showcase 30 under-30 emerging artists from the Bay Area in a juried exhibition. The opening reception is on Thursday, June 5 at Varnish Fine Art Gallery in the SOMA district. The show is comprised of ArtSpan SF Open Studios artists and CCA alumni, faculty and students. (PRWeb May 9, 2008)

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]]> Pacifica Radio in Los Angeles Presents The Very Special KPFK screening of the new documentary film about the War On Drugs this Friday evening on May 9th. http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb924894.htm The public is invited to a free advance screening of the major new documentary, American Drug War: The Last White Hope, on Friday May 9, at 7 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church of Glendale in Los Angeles. (PRWeb May 9, 2008)

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]]> Prominent Sommelier and Charity Auctioneer Tom DiNardo Becomes Master Wine Appraiser http://www.prweb.com/releases/wine_appraisals/wine_appraisers/prweb928214.htm Tom DiNardo is the founding charity auctioneer and current master wine appraiser for DiNardo & Lord Auctioneers. Mr. DiNardo is regarded as one of the best qualified charity auctioneers and wine appraisers in the US today. (PRWeb May 8, 2008)

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]]> Avenue A | Razorfish Partners with Pangea Day, a Global Film Event http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb917294.htm Global live broadcast to reach millions through the Internet, television and mobile phones (PRWeb May 8, 2008)

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]]> Disney Fine Art Live Performance Event with Trevor Carlton -- SLC, Utah, September 20, 2008 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb922334.htm Sanders Art Studio.com, an authorized Disney Fine Art Gallery. (PRWeb May 8, 2008)

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]]> Maverick Canadian Film Company Completes Production on Controversial Second Film http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb924534.htm Canadian independent film company La Toyson D'Or Films Inc. releases its second film, an edgy three-hour drama about an American-born terrorist trying to escape his violent past. The film explores his relationship with a young slacker couple in London who provide him with temporary shelter as he tries to strike back at the terrorist leader while struggling to fulfill his romantic and artistic obsessions. (PRWeb May 8, 2008)

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]]> Wolfgang's Vault Debuts Exclusive New Live Music Content http://www.prweb.com/releases/wolfgangsvault/newconcertvault/prweb926104.htm New Music from Daytrotter.com and Noisepop '07 Added As Free Downloads to Concert Vault Online Collection (PRWeb May 8, 2008)

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]]> XFA Stacks card with top Female Fighters! http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb926484.htm The XFA announces May 31st fight card featuring three female fights (PRWeb May 8, 2008)

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]]> Spacetime Studios Acquires Blackstar IP from NCsoft® http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb928164.htm Spacetime Studios, an independent game development studio made up of industry veterans from Wing Commander, Privateer, and Star Wars: Galaxies, now fully owns all the tools, technology and intellectual property from their previous publishing deal. (PRWeb May 8, 2008)

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]]> Co-Star With "Cameron" at Madame Tussauds Las Vegas! http://www.prweb.com/releases/Madame_Tussauds/Las_Vegas/prweb927694.htm Cameron Diaz figure joins the star-studded cast of the famed wax attraction, Madame Tussauds Las Vegas. (PRWeb May 8, 2008)

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]]> CultureMob Expands Local Events Discovery Site to Include Greater Denver and Portland Markets http://www.prweb.com/releases/Event_Listings/Promote_Events/prweb923914.htm CultureMob helps people discover, promote and share local events, including movies, live music, theater, sports, educational events and more (PRWeb May 8, 2008)

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]]> Stand Up For a Cure Launches Online Marketing Campaign Powered by NETexponent http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb926064.htm 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)

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]]> The Second City Partners with Media Rights Capital In Online Venture Showcasing Original Comedy Content http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb926874.htm The new online entertainment site will feature original performances from The Second City's current roster of talent, as well as members of its extensive alumni network. (PRWeb May 8, 2008)

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]]> Viddiction.com Introduces Video Clip Sharing System That Rewards Popularity with Cash http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb926944.htm 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)

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]]> Big Screen's New Distribution Arm - The Independent Film Company - Lands New Thriller "Contamination" http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb927184.htm Newly formed distribution company, The Independent Film Company, a joint venture between Big Screen Entertainment and Five Star Picturs, has acquired worldwide rights to a new film by Russian filmmaker, actor-director Rodion Nahapetov: thriller "Contamination". (PRWeb May 8, 2008)

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]]> Red Butler and Stoli Are at Your Service This Summer http://www.prweb.com/releases/redbutler/stoli/prweb927194.htm This summer, Red Butler, the premier global concierge company, has teamed up with Stolichnaya® Vodka, the genuine Russian vodka, to present the ultimate in concierge and personal assistant services-the Stoli® Hotel Concierge. (PRWeb May 8, 2008)

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]]> Olympic Boycott of 1980 Documented in New Book From New Chapter Press http://www.prweb.com/releases/Olympic_Boycott_of_1980/New_Chapter_Press/prweb927264.htm "Boycott: Stolen Dreams of the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games" Features Foreword by Vice President Walter Mondale; American Athletes Denied Olympic Opportunities Also Profiled (PRWeb May 8, 2008)

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]]> After Years Behind the Scenes, Million-Selling Producer Steven C. Embarks on Solo Recording Career http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb922714.htm Even if you're not familiar with his name, odds are you've heard Steven C.'s music. He's produced and performed on more than 400 CDs and built a thriving behind-the-scenes career that's allowed him to support a family of seven. Now Steven, who writes and records his piano music from his historic Saint Paul, Minn. home, has released his first solo recording, Signature. The CD debuted this month at #2 on the New Age Reporter charts and is being played on more than 170 stations across the country. (PRWeb May 8, 2008)

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