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ArteQuesta Israeli Masters Collection offers Visual History of Israel's Emergence as Jewish State and Preserves Cultural Assets

MILL VALLEY, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- ArteQuesta launches its Israeli Masters Collection, announces Rayah Levy and Jessica Jacobson, co-founders of ArteQuesta. This collection is the culmination of a decade of work to gather and preserve historically significant art works by Israeli Master Artists during Israel's emergence as the Jewish state.

ArtsRanch, Founded By Broadway Performer Jacob Brent, Announces Summer Performing Arts Camp in July 2010

SAN JOSE, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ArtsRanch, Performing Arts Training Center in Northern California has announced a three-week summer camp in July 2010 at the Coloma Resort. Founded in 2009 by Jacob Brent, (Mr. Mistoffelees in CATS - Broadway, London and film), who also serves as Artistic Director, ArtsRanch features Broadway performers as guest teaching artists, all of whom are dedicated to training and nurturing young talent and developing the performing artists of the future.

Mutiny Pictures reports busy winter and spring with key entertainment industry accounts

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Mutiny Pictures (MutinyPictures.net), a Los Angeles-based film company specializing in online branded entertainment and webisode production, made several...

Coin-Op TV Releases DVD Volume 3 to Coincide with 6 Year Anniversary

SANTA MONICA, Calif. -- COIN-OP TV celebrates six years of independent Internet TV on the video game industry. An early adopter of the online video format, COIN-OP TV launched a year before YouTube and many other popular video content Web sites.
Orange County Great Park

Launch of Great Park Jack-O-Lantern Starts Countdown to O.C. Great Park Pumpkin Harvest

IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Great Park Jack-O-Lantern took flight today to mark the unofficial start of fall and the launch the countdown to the fifth annual Great Park Pumpkin Harvest on Saturday, October 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This year’s Pumpkin Harvest will feature a variety of activities and family entertainment, including free pumpkins from the Great Park Pumpkin Patch for all children 12 and under, while supplies last.

Sit ‘n Sleep Sponsors New Sleep Book to Help People Get the Most Out of Their ZZZs

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Sit 'n Sleep announces its sponsorship of SleepBook.com - a new educational web site designed to educate people...

Mystery of the 6,000 Year Old Science and Art of Astrology Has Been Solved in New Book

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- Author of the new book, "ASTROMASKS" (ISBN: 978-0-615-23386-4), Vijay Rishii Ph.D., announced today that his book reveals the secret code...
Band with a Conscience SAG7

International Band with a Conscience SAG7 Features a Human Band Fronted by a Virtual Lead Singer

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- It is rare when something unique appears on the music scene but SAG7 may be truly one-of-a-kind by being a self-help movement and a musical group. Their first single, "Forget You," which features live musicians and vocalists with a virtual lead singer called Sagittarius A * and the participation of best-selling author Natascha Kampusch, is part of an ongoing movement to raise human potentiality.

Loren Weisman Joins Music Industry Newswire as Contributing Editor

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Online-based recording industry publication adds noted music producer Loren Weisman to its editorial staff. Weisman will contribute expertise...

Blood Equity – Controversial Film about NFL Player Injuries opens Nov. 20

LOS ANGELES /California Newswire/ -- Three-time Super Bowl Champion Roman Phifer's controversial film about NFL Player Injuries to hit theaters November 20th, 2009. Beverly...

Epic Image Entertainment, Eyevox Entertainment and Paragon Design Group Produce Live-action Book Trailer for Night of the Living Trekkies

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Epic Image Entertainment, Eyevox Entertainment and Paragon Design Group recently produced the book trailer 'Night of the Living Trekkies' for Quirk Books publishing. The trailer, which was released on Sept. 14 has already had more than 90,000 views on YouTube and has received raving reviews from the blogosphere.
Orange County Great Park

O.C. Great Park 2012 Flights & Sounds Summer Festival Goes Out Rockin’ and Swingin’ with Two-Night Finale

IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Themed Summer’s End Weekend, the finale of the Orange County Great Park’s 2012 Flights & Sounds Summer Festival features the costumed superhero rock group, The Aquabats on August 30, and the sultry sounds of Lavay Smith and Her Red-Hot Skillet Lickers on August 31. Both performances for Summer’s End Weekend will take place in the Festival’s Dance Concourse.

Audiolife Sponsors the Austin PureVolume House During Indie Music’s Biggest Event

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Audiolife, an Artist Services platform designed for indie artists to sell music online and on-demand to fans, has...
The Room

FilmSnobbery Survey of Cinema Experts names Tommy Wiseau’s ‘The Room’ as Worst Film Ever

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- With Thanksgiving in just a couple of days, FilmSnobbery decided to serve up another type of turkey: in this case, the cinematic variety, with a seasonal celebration of the worst films of all time. And in a survey of approximately 100 filmmakers, critics, historians and performers, the choice for the worst film of all time went to Tommy Wiseau's utterly astonishing 2003 production "The Room."

New Book from Financial Expert Provides Historic Framework on Current Credit Crisis

SILVERADO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The credit crisis is on everyone's minds. But, complicated media jargon is nothing more than mumbo jumbo to the...
Orange County Great Park

O.C. 2012 Flights and Sounds Summer Festival to Present World Beat Weekend Aug 9 – 11 plus Bollywood Dance Party

IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Come to World Beat Weekend at the Orange County Great Park's Flights & Sounds Summer Festival for a musical...
Orange County Great Park

2012 Flights and Sounds Summer Festival Brings Unique Musical and Cultural Experience to Orange County

IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Music lovers of all ages can enjoy a musical tour around the world when the Orange County Great Park,...
Orange County Great Park

O.C. Great Park 2012 Flights & Sounds Summer Festival to Feature a Brits and Celts Weekend

IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- It’s a Brits and Celts weekend August 17 and 18 when the Great Park’s Flights & Sounds Summer...

Fertility Doctor and Musician Son Collaborate on Inspirational Song and Video for Infertility Patients

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- The Sher Institute for Reproductive Medicine (SIRM) announced the release of a new song and video inspired by and dedicated to couples dealing with infertility. The song, entitled 'I Believe,' was co-written and produced by Darren Sher, son of SIRM Founder and Executive Director Geoffrey Sher, MD.

Drummer and Hip-hop producer Karriem Riggins appearing on Sundance Channel’s Spectacle

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Luminary drummer and hip-hop producer Karriem Riggins will be in good company, performing with Herbie Hancock, Elton John,...

The 8th Annual INDULGENCE New Year's Eve Bash

SEATTLE, Wash. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- This year the INDULGENCE New Year's Eve Bash is back at the EMP! Presented by Seattle Bash, 'Indulgence' brings together 5 parties in one. It is the largest New Year's Eve Party in Seattle with over 3,000 guests attending. This year, party in the cool surroundings of the EMP with 5 unique experiences located throughout the museum featuring music acts, comedy acts and DJ's.

Fintage House and mediapeers Join Forces – Fintage House Links with Online B2B Marketplace

BERLIN/LEIDEN -- Independent global entertainment specialist Fintage House joins forces with mediapeers, the leading B2B online marketplace for audiovisual content, in a newly announced strategic partnership which was announced today by Robert Aarts Co-CEO of Fintage House and mediapeers' co-founders Holger Hendel and Moritz Viehweger.

Epic Image Entertainment’s mini-movie, Epic Evil Laugh participating in Sprint EPIC Contest

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Epic Image Entertainment's announced today that their mini-movie, 'Epic Evil Laugh,. is participating in the Sprint EPIC Contest. Until Nov. 15, the public has the opportunity to vote once per day for Epic Evil Laugh at epicevillaugh.com.

Puzzles and Games Sharpen Memory and Keep Brain Fit

SASKATOON, Canada -- People need a variety of challenging exercises to stimulate the whole brain. PuzzleMaster.ca offers an extensive line of puzzles, brain teasers, jigsaw puzzles, board games and more, for people who want to jog their brains outside of the usual video game.

Watch LIVE! 97 Pound Woman Attempts Guinness World Records (Set by Men) to Lift Over 90,000 Pounds – In 1 Hour!

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- Thirty years ago, Thienna Ho and her family were Vietnamese boat people who survived a brutal attack by Thai pirates during a treacherous voyage on their way to their new home in San Francisco. Now Thienna is a super-athlete who has broken Guinness World Records (GWR) for feats of strength and endurance. On August 14 she plans to take the men's Guinness World Record for the most weight dead lifted in one hour.
Orange County Great Park

O.C. Great Park Celebrates 7th Anniversary at Free 'Growing the Park' Event on July 14, 2012

IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Orange County Great Park hosts this summer’s premier free family event to mark the Park’s 7th anniversary...

Fun and Interactive Preview Marketing Tool Designed for 4 Styles of Learning

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. -- 4 Styles Enter-Active Systems, a division of JAF Industries, recently released an interactive tool that allows potential consumers to preview books and other products in a manner that appeals to all four learning styles: auditory; kinesthetic; visual and reading/writing.

Thrilling Holiday Gift Book: A Controversial, True Story – One Man Caught in Government Psychic Spy Experiments

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The ideal Christmas gift for those intrigued by governmental conspiracy, "OPERATION BLUE LIGHT: My Secret Life Among Psychic Spies" (Cherubim Publishing,...

Teen Artist Benefit to Aid Haiti and Chile

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. -- The catastrophic earthquakes that hit Haiti on January 12 and Chile on February 27 left both countries struggling and in need of resources and economic relief. Local teen performers and young Hollywood celebrities are unifying their talents in an effort to make a difference. Through music, dance and laughter, Teen Artist Benefit (TAB), produced by Joe M. Loera, will become part of the worldwide movement to bring aid to the Haitian and Chilean people by raising money for the American Red Cross.

'COLIN' the $75 Zombie Horror Sensation, makes its North American Premiere at the 13th Floor Haunted House in San Antonio

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. -- Walking Shadows LLC announces that the surprise hit of the Cannes Film Festival, 'COLIN,' a British zombie movie, which cost just $75 (GBP 45) to make, will make its North American Premiere at the 13th Floor Haunted House in San Antonio, Texas on Thursday, September 23, 2010 - before moving to theaters nationwide in September and October.

AandI Books and West Hollywood Book Fair Open New Chapter for Photo Books

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. -- A&I Books is proud to announce its sponsorship and first-time participation in the 9th Annual West Hollywood Book Fair, Sunday, September 26, 2010. A division of A&I Photographic and Digital, A&I Books is a leading printer and publisher of photography books.

Voices.com Earns Top Score for Best in Class Service from The Interactive Media Awards

LONDON, Ontario -- Voices.com was honoured with a 'Best in Class' Interactive Media Award (IMA) for professional services. 'The Best in Class' award is the highest honour bestowed by the Interactive Media Awards, representing the very best in planning, execution and overall professionalism.

Stand Up Comics Standing Up for Haiti – Warner Grand Theater San Pedro

SAN PEDRO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Theater troupe Midnight Insanity and The World Mind Network are organizing a benefit comedy show for victims of the Haiti earthquake. Standing up for Haiti will take place at the historic Warner Grand Theater in San Pedro, California on March 14 at 6 p.m. All proceeds will be donated to the Haiti Fund of Doctors Without Borders.

The Future of Theater is Looking Up with Suspended Cirque

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Suspended Cirque is New York City's first Aerial Circus Theater troupe. Aerial Circus Theater, sometimes called 'Nouveau Cirque,' has already become an established performance genre outside of the U.S. thanks to performance companies like Cirkus Cirkor of Sweden, Seven Fingers and Cirque Eloize of Canada, and the Thieree family of France. Using narrative, song and choreography along with the circus acts, these troupes create their shows through the individuality and the artistry of the performers.

Shayna Swanson Presents Solo Contemporary Circus Show – First Evidence

CHICAGO, Ill. -- 'First Evidence,' a solo, contemporary circus show created by Shayna Swanson, founder and artistic director of Aloft - Chicago's 'most badass contemporary circus company' - will debut this December. For more than 14 years, Swanson has created and performed aerial works that have been described by the Chicago Reader as, 'Truly heartfelt and creative.'

Griffin Pest Solutions Video Contest Challenges Grand Rapids Museum Visitors to Give Their Best 'Saw a Bug' Scream

KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- Griffin Pest Solutions announces the 'Saw a Bug' video scream contest, in conjunction with the Grand Rapids Public Museum Big BIG Bug exhibit. Museum visitors of all ages are encouraged to take a video of them screaming, while standing in front of the giant grasshopper at the exhibit. Videos may be filmed at the Museum's Big BIG Bug exhibit on April 5 through April 10, 2010 and during the hours of 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Ski Dazzle Announces Four City Rail Jam Tour with Online Coverage by Freeskier Magazine and Snowboard Magazine

LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Ski Dazzle LLC, the producer of the Nation's Largest Consumer Ski & Snowboard Shows for over 30 years, announces The 2009 Rail Jam Tour, with Open Amateur Rail Jam Contests and introductory park lessons at the Ski Dazzle Shows in Los Angeles, Chicago, the Bay area and Sacramento. Ski Dazzle invites all team riders from resorts and manufacturers to participate in the rail jam series.

C. Anthony Gallery and Pop Artist Steve Kaufman Present Olympic Silver Medalist and Hall of Fame Skier Billy Kidd

BEAVER CREEK, Colo. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On Friday, December 4, from 4 - 6 p.m., come meet and greet this true skiing legend. Billy's honors include 1970 World Champion, First American male to win an Olympic Medal in Alpine skiing, only person in history to win both the World Pro Championships and FIS World Championship in the same year, Olympic Silver Medalist and a member of the Skiing Hall of Fame; plus, Steve Kaufman, 'the former assistant to Andy Warhol.'

Entrepreneur Launches Historic, Code-Cracking Rosetta Stone Replica Project

SEVERN, Md. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Rosetta Classic, LLC is now offering commercially available, hand crafted replicas of the original Rosetta Stone to any interested entity or individual - considered by some to be 'the Rosetta Stone of replicas.' Anyone interested in the fields of archaeology, Egyptology, cryptology, publishing, geology, science, writing, mathematics, translation work and/or languages understands the significance of this famous artifact.

K. Gabriel Heiser, Author of 'Medicaid Secrets,' to Discuss Medicaid Planning on the John Stossel Fox-TV Show

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- K. Gabriel Heiser, attorney and author of the best-selling book 'How to Protect Your Family's Assets from Devastating Nursing Home Costs: Medicaid Secrets' (Phylius Press 2010; ISBN: 978-0979080159), will be interviewed on the John Stossel Fox TV show Stossel, on Thursday, March 25.

First Houston Flamenco Festival

HOUSTON, Texas -- In keeping with its mission to teach, preserve and promote Flamenco in its most authentic form, Del Espadin Flamenco and Spanish Dance Academy is proud to present Houston's very first Flamenco Festival. From Thursday, October 28th, to Sunday, October 31st, Houston flamenco lovers and students will have the opportunity to experience first-hand all the passion and excitement of true 'flamenco puro.'

Hundreds of Bulls to be Released on New Orleans Streets!

NEW ORLEANS, La. -- Since 2007 the streets of New Orleans' French Quarter have seen a growing number of gorings from rolling bulls. San Fermin in Nueva Orleans 2010 (SFNO) promises to provide more of the same during the annual Running of the Bulls in New Orleans. Nola Bulls, LLC (Nola Bulls) presents its fourth homage to Pamplona's Sanfermines with events from July 9-11th, 2010.

Film Buffs Get Ready for 22nd Pan African Film and Television Festival (FESPACO)

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Filmmakers, producers, distributors and fans will gather in Ouagadougou for the 22nd Pan African Film and Television festival, February 26 - March 5, 2011. The official travel agency for the festival, New York based Access Africa, Inc., is offering a 10-day air/land package on Air Maroc.

Next Step After Twitter and Facebook: New Social Network Lets You Carve Your Own Niche on the Web

BONITA, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- What is the next thing for Social Networking? Twitter, Facebook, MySpace and their competitors let you find friends, build brands, and form groups. But a newer site lets you do those things, plus monopolize a chunk of the Internet around a social issue, philosophical question, research problem, niche art form, or environmental challenge. The rationale for the World Mind Network (WMN) stems from events over the last five years or so - the advent of new Web 2.0 tools which have hit society like waves.

Ninety-Five Pound Woman Breaks Men's Dead Lifting Guinness World Record by nearly 15,000 Pounds

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- Athletes who heard the rumor said it couldn't be done. How could a 5-foot woman, barely weighing in at 95 pounds compete with professional weightlifting men to set a new world record? On August 14, at St. Emydius Gym in San Francisco, Dr. Thienna Ho showed them how as she set the new Guinness World Record for the heaviest sumo deadlift in one hour.

New Book Exonerates Jefferson in DNA Controversy

TAMPA, Fla. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'In Defense Of Thomas Jefferson' (ISBN: 978-0-312-56100-0), has just been published by St. Martins Press and concerns the major historical controversy surrounding Mr. Jefferson and his slave, Sally Hemings. 'In Defense' definitively destroys the cultural myth that Jefferson had any relationship with Ms. Hemings.

BONE FIRE Smokehouse Invites BBQ Fans to Cast their Votes on ‘LIVE with Regis and Kelly’

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LIVE with Regis and Kelly's producers are kicking-off a nationwide search for the best grill recipe and they're asking their viewers for help with the 'Ultimate Hometown Grill Off.' One regional chef has a good chance, but needs your help. Erich Soll, Executive Chef at BONE FIRE Smokehouse in Downtown Kingsport, Tenn., has been selected as having one of the top 5 ribs recipes in the nation, with his succulent Smoked Ribs with Fightin' Irish Whiskey Sauce.

Self-Publishers Learn from 15 Experts and Avoid Travel Hassles at Free Virtual Book Publishing Conference May 12-14, 2010

SANDPOINT, Idaho -- Those who want to learn more about book publishing no longer have to worry about flight delays, security lines, scary shoes, plastic bags, safety cards, luggage fees, or cramped seats. At the Self-Publishers Online Conference (SPOC), authors and publishers can learn from 15 publishing experts from the comfort of their home or office May 12-14, 2010.

Sample Digital Appoints Michael J. Lam VP

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. -- Sample Digital has announced that Michael J. Lam has come aboard as VP, Account Development. Previously President of ClearStory Systems, the media asset management company, Lam has long experience in the technology field, with a focus on business systems. He is based in New York and will be working closely with the company's West Coast headquarters.

LegalizeFerrets.org’s YouTube Video Contest – Voting Starts June 29th through July 4th

LA MESA, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LegalizeFerrets.org, an organization of people interested in legalizing ferrets in California, is conducting their second annual YouTube Video Contest. Nine videos have been entered and the only prize is $500 cash. Legalize Ferrets is conducting an Environmental Impact Report as required from the California Department of Fish and Game. Their mailing list and support continue to grow and the video contest is a great expression of the hope, pain and fear California ferret enthusiasts live with.

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