Tag: Entertainment

DETROIT, Mich. /eNewsChannels/ -- This week, Dr. Laurie Pappas announced the release of her new book, 'The Loving Heart: Navigating the Journey from Conflict to Peace' (ISBN: 978-0-578-06054-5). It's also accompanied by an interactive journal - 'The Loving Heart Companion.'

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- Sandra Piller's third album, 'Days Like These' (Shady Hill Records), is released today, and Sandra met with press, industry and fans in a special performance at The Mint in Hollywood. Making the week even more eventful, Sandra was just named Female Country Music Artist of the Year by New Music Weekly magazine.

ELY, Minn. /eNewsChannels/ -- Preparations are underway for the 17th annual Ely Winter Festival slated for February 3-13, 2011, in the northern Minnesota tourist city known for its local beauty and wilderness. The volunteer Board has announced a schedule of events with something for all ages and interests, ranging from the annual Mukluk Ball, Sled Dog Rides, and historic Voyageur Encampment, to a crafts fair, ice fishing contest, food events, and the Ely ArtWalk taking place over the Festival's 10-day period.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- For the fourth quarter of 2010, Publishers Newswire (PNW), an online resource established in 2004 for small publishers, as well as lesser known and first-time book authors, has today announced its latest semi-annual 'Books to Bookmark' list. This is a round-up of 12 new and recent books which may have been missed due to not originating from major New York book publishing houses, or other 'big name' authors.

MORRISTOWN, N.J. /eNewsChannels/ -- MBD Consulting announced this week the release of a new book, 'A Patzer's Story' (ISBN: 978-1-4560-3797-0), authored by its managing director, Timothy A. Sawyer, and published by PublishAmerica.

ATLANTA, Ga. /eNewsChannels/ -- The Ring Collective, an Atlanta based interactive development company, today announced the launch of its new Fliptease app for the Android. The app celebrates pin-up girls with beautiful photography and adds a modern twist. The app encourages fans to suggest what they want to see in future updated versions and also invites women to model for the app.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /eNewsChannels/ -- William Wegman collectors will be pleased to know that the affordable art website 20x200 released not one but two editions of William Wegman prints on Dec. 16. Avid collectors of the William Wegman Weimaraners will have a chance to purchase 'Game Board' and 'Blizzard,' available in three limited edition sizes.

LOVES PARK, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ -- A new t shirt by Slamtees, an online t shirt design company, has found the humor in the Wikileaks news story. Slamtees today announced the availability of the Wikileaks T-Shirt. The Wikileaks story has recently dominated headlines. There lots of people on both sides of the issue regarding Wikileaks. Some are in favor and some are against.

SEATTLE, Wash. /eNewsChannels/ -- Seattle Bash announces the 9th annual INDULGENCE New Year's Eve Bash - the largest New Year's Eve party in the Northwest, being held at the EMP (Experience Music Project) in downtown Seattle.

TORONTO, Ontario /eNewsChannels/ -- If you're the photographer in the family the best photo of yourself is likely on your driver's license. With the Quik Pod® from Fromm Works, Inc., the patented and world's first handheld extendable tripod, the days of holding out your arm only to get poor picture results are over. No more asking strangers for help.

BALTIMORE, Md. /eNewsChannels/ -- LMXMEDIA announced today the official release of 'Raymond Berry's Receiving Fundamentals' DVD (a 2 disc set). This is the first DVD of its kind in the sports instructional and entertainment industry.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /eNewsChannels/ -- An exciting new, free Smartphone App called Venuing is being formally introduced this Friday at Z100's Jingle Ball in New York's Madison Square Garden. Venuing adds an exhilarating new dimension of audience engagement to the experience of live concerts and sporting events.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. /eNewsChannels/ -- Image Publishing, Inc. has announced that its latest book, 'Alabama Home Sweet Home' (ISBN-13: 978-0974703732), which profiles some of the states most famous natives, is now available for sale throughout the state.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- John Waguespack, is showcasing his latest exhibit at The McLoughlin Gallery in San Francisco December 3-31, 2010. 'RECONSTRUCTION' will be his first solo exhibition and will take place at The McLoughlin Gallery at 49 Geary Street in San Francisco, located just off of Union Square.

MORRISTOWN, N.J. /eNewsChannels/ -- Pending release, 'A Patzer's Story,' by Timothy A. Sawyer, managing director of Morristown-based MBD Consulting, uses chess as a metaphor for life. In 'A Patzer's Story,' Sawyer draws comparisons between his passion for chess and his ongoing battle with depression.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- Moscow Circus on Stage rolls in on December 11, 2010 at 3 p.m. at the Wilshire Ebell Theater, TicketsR.com announced today. Tickets are $40 to $60 and can be purchased by visiting www.TicketsR.com.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. /eNewsChannels/ -- KPJ Productions, Inc. announced today that Virginia Commonwealth University Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering candidate Brittany Poteet was crowned 2011 Miss Virginia USA this week at the Sandler Center in Virginia Beach, VA.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- 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.

DENVER, Colo. /eNewsChannels/ -- Songdrops Music has announced it will be offering all teachers free downloads of all three Bryant Oden CDs, from November 15th through December 1st 2010, through Songdrops.com. His viral hit 'The Duck Song' has over 20 million YouTube views.

CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ -- '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.'

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- Enchanted Party Tales, a children's party entertainment company specializes in providing themed fairytale activities and classic storybook characters for children's parties and events. Characters such as princesses, pirates, fairies and other favorites bring a magical touch to any length children's event.

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.

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.'

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.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- On September 9, 2010 at least four people were killed and many more injured when a Pacific Gas & Electric gas pipeline allegedly exploded and started a fire that destroyed a San Bruno, California neighborhood. As a result, regional businesses such as J&S Recycling are jumping into action and sponsoring a rally for San Bruno on September 25.