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CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Chicago's Jefferson Park plays host to its ever-popular three-day Jeff Fest Arts and Music Festival on Friday, July 25 through Sunday, July 27, 2014. The festival takes place on the grounds of Chicago's Jefferson Memorial Park. The Festival's proceeds support local student scholarships and Jefferson Park business-focused events.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: When the John Dellroy Band cranks it up on stage, audiences are treated to a melodic onslaught. Calling their sound 'alternative folk-rock without limits,' the John Dellroy Band is unafraid to go from hard-charging rock to a reflective ballad while zooming through a set-list that contains numbers featuring a full range of modern pop styles.

BREA, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: The California Center of Digital Arts announces the opening of a new fine art photography exhibit, 'Elite Athleticism: Beauty, Brawn, and Solitude,' July 11-18, 2014, a thematic exhibition from photographer John Bosma. The Center will host a wine and cheese Artists Reception on July 11 from 6-9 p.m. with an artist talk at 7 p.m.

ATLANTA, Ga. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Valiant Horizon is excited to announce the release of 'Now' by German production duo M.I.T. (Men In Tuxedos) featuring U.S.-based DJ/producer/vocalist Terry Sartor. 'Now' is a striking club banger that is designed to please big room dance floors and EDM fans alike with its impressive electro-house sound from German EDM duo M.I.T. and get-the-party-started/fix-your-life-up lyrics delivered by Terry Sartor.

PLANT CITY, Fla. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Taking a passionate hobby to the next level is a real challenge that many fail, but Florida businessman and songwriter Ed Verner is making headway this year, today announcing his 34th song release, "Angel of Mercy." Since the summer of 2013, Ed Verner's work has grown steadily, with over 33 original song releases.

KIRKLAND, Wash. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: A new online collection published by the Long Term Care Guild, 'Stories of Celebrity Caregiving,' is now available without charge. Sponsored by LTC Financial Partners, LLC (LTCFP), it's a concise set of links to caregiving experiences and advice of movie stars, politicians, and other luminaries.

ATLANTA, Ga. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Atlanta's Valiant Horizon announces the forthcoming single from Valiant Artist Terry Sartor entitled 'Ready' - which was produced by up-and-coming German electronic musician Jerome Klark of the dance music unit M.I.T. The song is the first time that Sartor and Klark have worked together. 'Ready' is a striking EDM track obviously influenced by the dubstep genre.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: The British are coming! There will be a British invasion at The Mint, Los Angeles' legendary cultural enclave for live music, on Saturday, July 19 when Global Journey Media presents popular UK artists, the singing duo, Unsung Lilly, in a benefit concert performance for Better Vision For Children (BVC).

ATLANTA, Ga. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Atlanta's Valiant Horizon is excited to announce 'Marian' as the latest musician to join its artist roster. With a number EDM recordings already produced, Marian is set to take off in today's quickly expanding electronica and dance music world. Inspired by multiple musical genres, his music fits nicely in a number of spaces including progressive house and minimal techno.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: KiwiGeeker, a pioneering developer of a popular multi-device music transfer and download application, recently issued a major upgrade on its totally free music download and transfer software: PhonTunes 3.0, featuring full support for music navigation as well as music download. This popular music tool has previously only been available for music transfer and play function.

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: The Los Angeles Music Network (LAMN) is pleased to announce its winning music artists of Round #1 of its Rock / Pop and Urban / R&B / Hip Hop music contests: Sad Robot and Hewan, respectively. Sad Robot and Hewan advance to the semi finals along with Young Beautiful In A Hurry and Zach Jones (rock), and Lydia Rene and Trademark (urban).

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Event host Kevin Rouse, alongside partners Darryl Pitts, Chuckie Miller, Marva King and Dantae Dupree, are gearing up for a live weekend amid the momentum of the 'BET Experience' happening in Los Angeles. On June 28, 2014, the promotional crew will present the beautiful actress Wendy Raquel Robinson, television's popular Tasha Mack from BET's hit series 'The Game,' as the host of their 'The City of Angels Celebrity Red Carpet Experience.'

VAN NUYS, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: The Heritage League of the Second Air Division, and celebrated philanthropists Jane and Bert Boeckmann of Galpin Ford, today announced today they have joined forces to honor WWII Veterans at the 70th Anniversary D-Day Luncheon at the 94th Aero Squadron in Van Nuys on Friday, June 6, 2014 at 10 a.m. All WWII Veterans, friends and family are encouraged and invited to attend.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Mojo Sports, makers of interactive sports and entertainment equipment, announced today that their flagship product, the Mojo Pitching Cage(TM), is the 'Official Pitching Cage of The Million Dollar Arm Pitching Contest' featured in the movie 'The Million Dollar Arm.'

TIPP CITY, Ohio /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Award-winning educator and writer Eric A. Combs, debuts an ambitious and eye-opening book, 'Mission Critical' (ISBN: 978-1940876061), a non-fiction title encompassing his thoughts and experiences of the American public school system. What makes this book so unique is Combs' ability to share his experience of being a USAF Senior Master Sergeant and explain how it shapes and relates to his work within the realm of education.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Fine artist Cindy Walton is the recipient of two international award recognitions in the annual 'All Women Art Competition,' by the Light Space and Time, an online art gallery. The awards confirm Walton's prestige as an emergent artist of significance in the national and international arenas.

GREENSBORO, N.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Noted abstraction fine artist Cindy Walton, of Asheville, N.C., shows selected works in 'Beneath the Surface,' her series at the Tyler White Gallery, 307 State Street, May 16-June 30, highlighted by a Lunch and Learn demonstration Friday, May 16, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., and attendance at the Artists' Reception from 5-8 p.m.

LONDON, England /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: New Music! Like a simmering plate of succulent seafood paella, Spain native Grace Rodson is serving a mouth watering concoction of Latin flavors with her debut release 'Samba in My Bones' from Global Media Group and JFM Records. Skillfully stirring the flavors of flamenco, Latin, funk, Celtic and yes, samba in her delectable pot seasoned with a pop music base, Rodson sizzles as an engaging new international artist with an enchanting look and sound.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Former anesthesiologist and critical care specialist Edwin Dasso, a native of St. Paul, Minn., has set the Amazon charts alight with his #1 Best-selling series 'Jack Bass Black Cloud Chronicles' which features Colonel Jack Bass MD, whose horrendous battleground experiences in Iraq has left him emotionally scarred with severe PTSD.

FLAT ROCK, N.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Four Seasons Compassion for Life celebrates its '35th Birthday Bash' Saturday, May 10, 2014, with a true birthday party from 6 - 10 p.m. The anniversary party promises to be lively, featuring musician Kat Williams, local craft beverages and cuisine, pinata raffle baskets and more

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: The Los Angeles Music Network is delighted to announce a returning sponsor of its upcoming 2014 ROCK and URBAN LAMN Jam Music Contests happening this spring in Hollywood. Send2Press Newswire, a unit of Neotrope, will again be the official press release service, helping to take the 2014 LAMN Jams to a new level.

TIPP CITY, Ohio /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: The doors at twelve3south Studio are always open to artists who are looking to make some music, even if they stop in at a moment's notice. The Ohio music studio, which is owned by producer and performer Donnie Reis, hosted The Filharmonic, of NBC's 'The Sing Off' Season 4 when the up-and-coming a cappella group stopped in to lay down a few tracks for an upcoming EP.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Prime Focus Technologies (PFT), the technology subsidiary of Prime Focus (BSE:532748), today announced that it has completed the acquisition of DAX, a leading provider of cloud-based production workflow and media asset management applications to the entertainment industry.

DETROIT, Mich. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: There's a new candy in town for iOS and it's super sweet! Slingshot Candy Shooter released by U.S. Publications, Inc. is a free HD game for iPhones and iPads (iOS). Designed for people of all ages - play alone or play with family and friends. Multiple players can face off on Facebook or a single player can have a little fun and simply unwind.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Organized by GP Dementia Services New York, Inc., the event will happen in New York at the Kolping House located on 165 East 88th Street between Lexington Avenue and 3rd Avenue on the first floor. The research program intends to test the Dementia Diary, a psychoeducational support system, developed in 2008 in New York by Gianni Perilli, an Italian sociologist Ph.D.