Entertainment

VIERA, Fla. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: The Avenue Viera in Florida was voted SpaceCoast Living's best mall/shopping center in its Best of the Space Coast Awards. SpaceCoast Living is the premier lifestyle publication in Brevard County and The Best of the Space Coast Awards name the best in entertainment, services, dining, shopping and more available on Florida's Space Coast.

CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Imagine dancers hanging high above your head. Or an interactive drum experience for the whole family. Or seeing Hawaiian dancers in your own Chicago neighborhood. All this and more will be at Jeff Fest July 24-26, 2015. The Festival's proceeds support local student scholarships and help build relationships with local businesses and the community.

DELAND, Fla. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Over 100 quilted items will be on display during guided tours of Florida's 'Gilded Age' Stetson Mansion. Named by Trip Advisor as Florida's 'Most Popular Tourist Attraction,' the Stetson Mansion is the restored and updated winter home of famed hat maker John B. Stetson.

CHENGDU, China /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Tap4Fun today announced their newest real-time battle strategy game, 'Invasion,' an intense online war game with stunning 3D graphics. Tap4Fun, a leading mobile game producer headquartered in Southwest China, has been an innovator in the genre of mobile online strategy games since their first strategy title was released in 2011.

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Zak Lee Guarnaccia, Actor/Stuntman, Executive Producer at LightRow Pictures, and Paul Lupi, Producer of Lupi Pictures, enter production of the feature film in the martial-arts, action-thriller genre entitled 'KALM.' Principal photography partially funding being raised on Kickstarter. The project will debut at the SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2015 (SDCC).

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Uproar Entertainment this week announced the release of Travis Simmons' newest comedy CD, 'The Truth Hurts.' Simmons' brilliant observations, amazing impressions, and astute political commentary are as compelling and authentic as they are hilarious. 'The Truth Hurts' was recorded at The Comedy Underground in Seattle, Wash. and is Simmons' first recording for Uproar Entertainment.

NEW ORLEANS, La. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: San Fermin in Nueva Orleans (SFNO), the founders of the New Orleans Running of the Bulls, have planned four days of special events, including the 9th Annual El Encierro, or running the bulls - New Orleans-style! This year will be celebrated as El Ano Rosa (The Pink Year) to honor co-founder Beth Hanning, who successfully battled breast

VIERA, Fla. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: This summer 2015 will be jam-packed with kid friendly activities at The Avenue Viera. From Carmike Cinemas' Summer Kid Series, Pizza Gallery and Grill's Summer Art Camp to craft classes for kids at Michaels, kids will never want to leave The Avenue Viera.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Geminid Press, LLC announces the debut science fiction conspiracy thriller, 'Truth Insurrected: The Saint Mary Project' (ISBN: 9780990737100), authored by Daniel P. Douglas, has won an Honorable Mention in the science fiction category of Foreword Reviews' 2014 INDIEFAB Book of the Year Awards.

VIERA, Fla. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Hot time in the city! The second Family Luau Night at The Avenue Viera Central Park will be held on Thursday, July 2 from 5 - 8 p.m. This event is part of the 'Live After Five' music series. This year's theme is Hot Tropical Nights, which will feature Caribbean and Reggae beach music.

NEWS: Geminid Press LLC, an independent book publisher, announces the release of 'The Outworlds: War Torrent' (ISBN: 978069245004), a new science fiction adventure by acclaimed author Daniel P. Douglas that is the first in a series. In 'War Torrent,' ancient reptilian aliens clash in a war that is the start of a new interstellar crusade orchestrated by evil ethereal entities.

RANDSBURG, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: The Randsburg Art Gallery is extremely proud to announce the opening of the Lehman Moses Photographic Exhibit 'Through My Lens' on June 27 and 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Originally from Philadelphia, Pa., Lee has taken the art of photography to the highest of professional levels. Using medium format film cameras, Lee owns the entire creative process for his most impressive work.

CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Every Chicago Festival needs the right food to complement the entertainment, and to satisfy every taste. Jeff Fest 2015 features the best of local neighborhoods and offers a wide range of culinary delights for everyone. 'Jeff Fest is known for its food and its arts and music. We are kicking up the food a few notches this year, and have a broader assortment than ever before,' says Amie Zander, Executive Director of the Jefferson Park Chamber of Commerce.

VERO BEACH, Fla. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Loren Weisman, a music business advisor and the author of 'Music Business For Dummies' (ISBN: 978-1119049654), announces on June 29, Grind and Grape in Vero Beach will be hosting a book release party for Loren and the book. The new For Dummies(R) book is described as 'your companion on your journey to the music career you want.'

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Inspired by environmental sustainability, artists Scott Durfee and George Medeiros of Spathose will showcase the latest installment of their work with palm spathe in their upcoming show 'Spathe' at Cory Allen Contemporary Art's The Showroom, in Florida.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Wigglebutt Warriors has announced Wigglebutts Uncorked, a pet-friendly fundraising gala to benefit non-profit Second Chance Rescue NYC, whose mission is to facilitate the adoption of animals that have been abandoned by their former owners.

LONG BEACH, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Art-in-Relation (AIR) will present a co-production of the classic opera 'Carmen' to The Ernest Borgnine Theatre, Saturday, June 20, 2015. The co-production will run for one performance only. The Ernest Borgnine Theatre is located at 855 Elm Ave. in Long Beach.

VIERA, Fla. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Let The Avenue Viera help you get healthy this summer with complimentary yoga classes! The next Yoga in the Park event will be held on Saturday, June 20 at 9 a.m. at The Avenue Viera's Central Park. Classes will be provided by a certified yoga instructor.

ROSWELL, Ga. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Nova Kopp, the most recent winner of the Mrs. Georgia United States Pageant, has already started to roll up her sleeves and is acting as 'ambassador' for a group that supports children and families in need. 'I'll be working with Hillside, a non-profit organization that offers a continuum of care for children, adolescents and their families,' Kopp says.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: On June 26, 2015, Yolanda 'Yo Yo' Whitaker will be celebrated at the 2nd Annual City of Angels Celebrity Red Carpet Experience through awards and a live performance produced by Darryl Pitts (DP Productions) and partners Kevin and Schvone Rouse (Rouse House Entertainment). For over 25 years, Whitaker has influenced the world of hip hop.

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Uproar Entertainment is pleased to announce the release of Brett Riley's first comedy CD, 'I'm An Idiot.' Riley's signature impersonations, witty observations, and colorful stories incite bouts of laughter from the start. 'I'm An Idiot' was recorded at The Comedy Underground in Seattle, and is Riley's first recording for Uproar Entertainment.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: In a celebration of French artisans and culture in Los Angeles, Selavi Global and Canard Duchene Champagne have teamed up to launch the brand new 'Le French Festival' set to take place across Los Angeles from July 4-14, 2015. The event will end with a closing night party produced by French Tuesdays on Bastille Day, July 14 at Riviera 31 at the Sofitel Hotel.

RALEIGH, N.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Supporters and friends of the National Inclusion Project are invited to be a part of an amazing night of celebrating the heroes in our lives and the Superheroes we aspire to be. The annual Champions Gala will be held September 26 with proceeds going to ensure that children with and without disabilities can play, learn and laugh TOGETHER. Co-founder Clay Aiken will perform, and Justin LeBlanc, Season 12 'Project Runway' Finalist, will speak.

TIPP CITY, Ohio /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Trebius Promotions along with Twelve3South Studio is proud to announce the surprise addition of Jonathan Jackson and Enation to the roster of artists performing at Miyelo Music Festival, presented by Dave Arbogast on July 18 in Tipp City, Ohio.

TIPP CITY, Ohio /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Trebius Promotions is proud to announce that Ohio's RB Jergens has joined Miyelo Music Festival's sponsors, adding generous support to the event's fundraising efforts, which benefit local charities, including Pink Ribbon Girls. Pink Ribbon Girls meets the practical needs of families affected by breast cancer.