Press Releases by Category Leisure, Entertainment, Miscellaneous
Voyage Manager And Omnisense To Improve Safety At Sea
Travel technology specialist Voyage Manager has teamed up with real time location company Omnisense in a joint venture to provide state of the art solutions for ensuring the safety of passengers and crew at sea.
In this 100th anniversary year of the Titanic, the recent Costa Concordia disaster illustrates that despite the many improvements in maritime safety in the intervening century, avoidable deaths continue to haunt us. In such situations, the…
Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. performs at special Gilligan’s Island Charity Fundraise …
As the famous Gilligan’s Island theme song goes “Just sit right back..” and help set a world’s record as Little Buddy Radio WGAG 93.1 FM, The Denver Foundation and Bill Cole Automall present Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr. in concert Friday, April 27th at 8pm at the Bluefield Auditorium.
The America’s Got Talent winner and Columbia Records recording artist who has so skillfully brought back classics from the Great American Songbook will…
Infrastructure Music Group launches its new record label
Infrastructure Music Group, LLC. has announced the launch of its new record label with the release of the album "The Foundation", an authentic collection of the label's artists, including CAP, Yung Snook, C Note, Trademark, and Young Twin.
Based in Central California, Infrastructure Music Group, is an Independent label whose roster already includes a broad array of local Hip-Hop and R&B superstars. An inspiration of Trademark, the CEO of the Infrastructure…
Elvin Bishop Video On Demand available through Venmundi.com starting April 15, 2 …
Video on Demand program resulted from Elvin Bishop’s live performance December 2011 at the Club Fox in Redwood City
Redwood City, CA, April 12, 2012 - Renowned and popular Blues artist Elvin Bishop’s first Video on Demand (VOD) from his stellar December 2011 performance is now being made available at venmundi.com. Bishop chose his December performance at Club Fox to take advantage of VenMundi’s new technology.
Bishop’s Video On Demand…
Juno Award Winning Jazz Singer Kellylee Evans Set for New York Headlining Debut …
Juno Award winning Canadian jazz singer Kellylee Evans will make her debut New York headlining performance at the Apollo Music Cafe on Friday, May 11, 2012, as part of the second annual Harlem Jazz Shines Festival, which runs from May 7-13, 2012.
New York, NY, April 12, 2012 - Juno Award winning Canadian jazz singer Kellylee Evans will make her debut New York headlining performance at the Apollo Music Cafe on…
Barbecue Grill Assortment at Karl’s Appliance Store Expands with Alfresco Gas Gr …
Karl's Appliance, a leading dealer of high-end built-in and freestanding outdoor grills including Lynx Professional Grills, Viking Outdoor, DCS, Weber, and more, will be welcoming the line of Alfresco into the product assortment for select stores. Alfresco, a recognized pioneer in the outdoor kitchen industry offers a full selection of professional grade outdoor barbeques, side burners, refrigerators, beer coolers and kegerators, access doors, and more. Built in versions…
Orkhorde – a Eurogame about orcs starts looting
Roachware is happy to announce that the project Orkhorde has started the sponsoring phase.
Orkhorde is the name of a game that Roachware wants to produce to celebrate its 5th anniversary. "Normally we see a game only after it has been finished", says Michael 'The Roach' Janßen, editor-in-chief and creator of Roachware."Therefore it is very interesting for us as well to see the preliminary steps that have to be done before…
New International Preschool, Kindergarten Location Opens in Zurich
Zurich, Switzerland. April 11, 2012 - Children First Association, a non-profit Montessori preschool and kindergarten in Zurich, is adding a second facility for local childcare.
Zurich parents can now enjoy services at Freiestrasse 175, formerly the site of Tandem IMS, in addition to Children First Association’s original facility at Englischviertelstrasse 42.
The new location opened on Monday April 2 2012. As a result of the expansion, Children First Association is currently enrolling…
Romance Author Lizzy Ford Launches International Ebook Store
Bestselling young adult fiction and romance author Lizzy Ford launched a virtual store in order to sell digital copies of her books directly to her fans. This launch is a direct effort to provide her romance ebooks to her fans in countries where traditional ebook distributors don't distribute. The early results have been impressive, with 383 transactions in the first week alone.
Bestselling indie young adult fiction and romance author…
Long Island Game Farm Will Remain Open on April 10
(Manorville, NY) — The Long Island Game Farm has announced that it will be open on April 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and that the brush fires in the area will not affect the Game Farm’s operations. Those who wish to visit the Game Farm today will be offering $2 off the admission price for up to four people, good only for April 10. The coupon can be…
British Airways launches new Algiers flights from London Gatwick
British Airways has launched a new service to Algiers from London Gatwick, which will commence from the start of the summer schedule.
Flights to Algiers will move from Heathrow to Gatwick with seven flights a week. Algeria's capital city, Algiers mixes past with present with 17th-century mosques and Ottoman-style palaces in the hilltop Kasbah city with a Mediterranean harbour. British Airways offer hotels in the city, including the beach front Sheraton…
CMI names Tim Pulido as President and CEO of Campero USA Corp. and Pollo Campero …
CMI (Corporación Multi Inversiones) today named Tim Pulido as the new President and CEO of Campero USA Corp. and Pollo Campero International, effective Monday, April 2, 2012. In this capacity Tim will be responsible for the CMI restaurant division in the United States and around the world except for the brand’s operations in Central America. Pollo Campero is the world's largest fast food chain of Latin American origin and serves…
Kuoni to host in-store talks by BBC TV presenter Simon Reeves
Kuoni has announced that BBC TV presenter Simon Reeve (Equator, Tropic of Cancer, Tropic of Capricorn) will make a series of exclusive appearances at Kuoni stores and partnership stores across the UK, starting in Bath on Tuesday 1st May. He will be talking about his travels and latest epic adventure series 'Indian Ocean', which starts on BBC 2 on Sunday nights from 22 April 2012.
Local residents are invited to join…
Spanish language school publishes new videos about sociocultural activities
A school of Spanish language situated in the heart of Valencia releases a series of new videos about sport and free time activities
Valencia. Every year Spanish language students from all over the world come to Valencia in order to learn Spanish. There they can enjoy the sun at the beach, explore an incredible city and practise Spanish at the same time. To learn a language does not only mean to…
The Rotary Club of the Moriches Celebrates 75 Years
(Center Moriches, NY) — This year marks the 75th anniversary of The Rotary Club of the Moriches. To commemorate this milestone, the Moriches Rotary Club will have its 75th Anniversary Celebration on May 10 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Lombardi’s on the Bay, 600 South Ocean Avenue, in Patchogue.
Tickets are $80 per person, with a part of the proceeds to benefit Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck and its programs. Camp…
April in Paris
WHAT: There’s nothing like April in Paris. The city is awash with the color of cherry blossoms and daffodils, and while there is a slight chill, love is in the air. On Saturday, April 21st, 2012 from 12:00PM to 5:00PM, The Wine ConneXtion, located in North Andover, MA will transport guests to the city of lights with “April…
Chris Hemsworth, William Shatner, Stan Lee Top Stellar Wizard World Philadelphia …
For more than a decade, Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con has brought standout celebrities, comics creators and more to the Pennsylvania Convention Center as one of the highlights of the city's pop culture scene. But the 2012 lineup, set for Thursday, May 31, through Sunday, June 3, featuring mega-stars Chris Hemsworth, William Shatner, Stan Lee, WWE® Superstars Rey Mysterio® and CM Punk™ and more than 60 others, may be…
SBPLI Announces Award Winners at 13th Annual Long Island Regional FIRST Robotics …
(Kings Park, NY) — School-Business Partnerships of Long Island, Inc. (SBPLI) announced its award winners at the 13th annual Long Island Regional FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition at Hofstra University’s David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex (Arena) in Hempstead, New York. The event was held on March 30-31.
More than 1,200 students from 50 high schools from Long Island, the New York metropolitan area,…
Internet startup network reaches 100,000 audio uploads
Miami Beach, FL USA March 21, 2012
The recently created audio content network yourlisten.com has surpassed the 100,000 audio uploads mark. The number of uploads shared by users of the site has grown exponentially since its founding in 2008. The milestone marks yourlisten.com as one of the fastest growing networks of its type.
Yourlisten.com is a free, user-generated network that gives members the ability to upload, share, download, and embed multiple…
Mastrad Gets A Makeover With New Look & Packaging
Innovative French-Based Culinary Accessory Company Introduces Improved Product Packaging & New Logo
LOS ANGELES (April 5, 2012) – Always on the forefront of superior design and aesthetics, Mastrad, creator of innovative kitchenware, is presenting customers with a newly designed logo and product packaging to match its always stylish line of culinary accessories. Going back to the company’s roots, the new logo combines the signature “tomapple” symbol with the Mastrad name and…
Leather jacket worn by the late rapper Biggie Smalls (The Nortorious B.I.G.) wil …
(OCEANSIDE, N.Y.) - The original black leather jacket worn by the late Brooklyn rap artist Biggie Smalls (aka 'The Notorious B.I.G.'), plus a full-year sheet of Chinese Year of the Monkey stamps from 1980 (est. $100,000+), Disney items, Hollywood memorabilia and more will be sold at a three-day, four session sale planned for April 19-21 by Philip Weiss Auctions.
The event will take place at Philip Weiss Auctions' spacious gallery, located…
Earth Hour Enthusiasm at Raffles Beijing Hotel
On 31st March 2012, Raffles Beijing Hotel, together with countless worldwide individuals, companies and cities, participated in the global environmental protection project – Earth Hour, from 8:30pm to 9:30 pm.
In response to this year’s slogan “Uniting People to Protect the Planet” of “Earth Hour”, this Beijing Hotel (http://www.raffles.com/beijing/) not only participated in the activity itself but also encouraged its staff, in-house guests as well as regional communities to…
RKNet Studios launches Song Trailer of its upcoming Bollywood movie Pyar Mein Ky …
Middletown, New Jersey, April 05, 2012: The producers of the upcoming Bollywood movie Pyar Mein Kyun have announced the launch of a song trailer to promote the movie amongst its worldwide target audience. Created by award winning film writer and director Hyder Bilgrami, the movie PMK is a classy romantic love story with twists and turns that provide drama, entertainment, mystique and a thrilling experience. The star cast of…
William Shatner, Jeri Ryan, Stan Lee, WWE® Superstar CM Punk™ Top Wizard World C …
Wizard World Chicago Comic Con, which for nearly two decades has thrilled hundreds of thousands of fans with standout celebrities, top-notch superstar artists, VIP experiences and more, rolls out an expanded, full four-day show, August 9-12 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. More than 50 celebrities, including headliners like William Shatner, Jeri Ryan, Stan Lee, Jon Bernthal and WWE® Superstar CM Punk™, notable artists Carlos Pacheco, George Pérez,…
ECLECTIC INDIE TRIO THE DEAN’S LIST RELEASE “GENERATION X”
New York, NY (April 3, 2012)—Today, The Dean’s List, a trio of musicians whose versatile sound appeals to fans of everything from indie music to electronic to hip-hop, released their debut album, “Generation X,” through aveNUE Music Partnerships. The project, which includes the hit singles “YOUTH” ft. Sid Sriram and “Hollywood” ft. Dani Ummel, is a 17-track compilation spanning genres that showcase the group’s wide ranging musical interests and inspirations.…
Sweet Leaf® Tea Crowns The Craftiest Tea-Fan In Honor Of National Craft Month
Beverage Company Selects The Winner Of Their Homemade Goodness Contest
AUSTIN (April 4, 2012) – Sweet Leaf® Tea is proud to announce that Lauren McMordie of Lubbock, Texas has been chosen as the winner of the Homemade Goodness Contest which was part of the company’s social media promotion for National Craft Month. As the winner, Lauren will have her winning craft creation posted on the Sweet Leaf® Tea blog and Facebook…
Spanish language school publishes new videos about sociocultural activities
A school of Spanish language situated in the heart of Valencia releases a series of new videos about sport and free time activities
Valencia. Every year Spanish language students from all over the world come to Valencia in order to learn Spanish. There they can enjoy the sun at the beach, explore an incredible city and practise Spanish at the same time. To learn a language does not only mean to…
StampNews.com: Top 10 Extraordinary Stamps 2012
According to the already established tradition StampNews.com is resuming the philatelic outcome of the year. To begin with, StampNews.com has issued a new rating of extraordinary stamps resuming the year 2011.
This time, it traditionally includes a lot of perfumed stamps and stamps created by means of the new technologies. However, no major breakthrough occurred in the postage stamps' design last year. Obviously, it becomes more and more complicated for designers…
New Movies and DVD Releases 2012 Get Blockbuster Appeal at FilmCrave.com
There are a seemingly endless number of websites that give you a list of DVD releases or new movies that are coming out, but FilmCrave.com goes the extra distance to display the most pertinent films. Being the most popular page on the site, distinguishing it from every other site out there has never been more relevant.
FilmCrave.com’s DVD release date section includes release date by month, date, and year; plots; cast…
Wyld’s Wingdom to Exhibit at H. H. Backer 2012 Spring Trade Show
Wyld’s Wingdom is pleased to be exhibiting at Backer’s 24th Annual Pet Industry Spring Trade Show and Educational Conference, April 18-20, 2012 at the Atlantic City Convention Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Wyld’s Wingdom, a wholesale pet supply distributor for exotic and pet bird products, will be at Booth 930 to display the various products they distribute and provide knowledge on bird behavior, bird merchandise, and…
Release of New eBook "Cocktails & Curiosities: Bar Crawls for Smart People"
March 29, 2012 — Icebreaker Entertainment, a leading multi-brand
consumer products company based in New York City, announces
the release of Cocktails & Curiosities NYC, Greenwich Village
Tours #1 & #2, by Christi and Ted Scofield, an intoxicating new
series of e-books that combines the educational elements of
self-guided walking tours with the revelry of bar crawls.
Created for both visitors and locals, three new Cocktails &
Curiosities e-books are now available; all three…
Capriotti’s Continues Southwest Expansion With Newest Location in Culver City, C …
Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop, multiple award-winning specialty sandwich retailer, is proud to announce the opening of its newest location in Culver City today. Capriotti’s, which specializes in fresh, homemade sandwiches, featuring in-house roasted premium turkey meat, proudly opens the doors to its fourth Los Angeles location in response to its overwhelming success in the region.
Capriotti’s is best known for their Bobbie®, made with homemade turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing and mayonnaise…
Wizard World, Inc. (WIZD) Names John Macaluso to New Position of Chief Executive …
Wizard World, Inc. (symbol: WIZD) (“Wizard World” or the “Company”), one of North America’s most diverse digital entertainment and events companies, announced that John Macaluso, a successful businessman and entrepreneur, has been named the Company’s new Chief Executive Officer. He had previously been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) in May 2011.
As a Board member, Macaluso has been instrumental in Wizard World’s growth and expansion in…
Skywalker to build special forest ropes course for youngsters
AvaTarZ Nature Park plans new outdoor activity feature aimed at children aged 5 to 9.
AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS – A spokesman of AvaTarZ Nature Park today announced the go-ahead for an additional climbing feature specifically aimed at young children as part of the ECO high-wire forest park completed on site last year. The respective contract was awarded to Skywalker Adventure Builders, the Netherland-based specialist for ropes course construction and outdoor climbing…
New World Landing To Serve Easter Sunday Brunch
New World Landing will be serving a special Easter Sunday Brunch on April 8th from 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM. The adult buffet will include four carved meats, fresh seafood items, assorted salads and deserts. There will also be a specialty children’s buffet with items to please the picky child’s palette. The adult buffet will be $28 per person and the child’s buffet will be $12. There will be seating…
Waka Flocka Flames Replaces Future During Recent Performance
Club Underground and CCA Made Last Minute Changes to Future & Wale Concert
Tampa, FL, March 22, 2012 - The city of Tampa, FL is none for its beautiful scenery and magnificent weather, but these aren’t the only things Tampa is known for. When it comes to Hip-Hop music Tampa has been on the rise for a few years now. In a recent concert, Hip-Hop star Future was slated…
Pedego Huntington Beach, the new neighborhood electric bicycle store , is openin …
Pedego Huntington Beach joins the ranks of many other companies offering casual, cool and fun things to do in Huntington Beach for both the local crowd and tourists from all over the world. They will be offering daily tours along with daily, weekly and monthly rentals of electric bikes from Pedego. Pedegos will also available for purchase.
Located one block off Main Street on the corner of 5th Street and…
MEDIA ADVISORY 3/27 Save-A-Pet Coordinates Rescue of 20 Adult Dogs from Puppy Mi …
Who: Dori Scofield, President/Founder, Save-A-Pet Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
Lynne Schoepfer, Executive Director, Save-A-Pet Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
Best Friends…
WMHO Relaunches “Windows through Time - Journals of Revolutionary War Spies”
Stony Brook, NY – Should 4th through 8th grade students be involved in espionage? They should and they are as they take on the roles of historical characters such as Army Major Benjamin Tallmadge, Benjamin Franklin and Benedict Arnold in Ward Melville Heritage Organization’s “Windows through Time - Journals of Revolutionary War Spies.” This acclaimed distance learning program relaunches as an interactive Reader’s Theater on March 26 at…
Examine the latest developments & current issues at SMi’s inaugural ISR conferen …
Don't miss SMi's inaugural ISR conference, which will be held in London on 18th & 19th April 2012.
This must-attend event will bring delegates and key industry players together, creating networking opportunities and the chance to examine the latest developments and current issues across the air, land, sea, cyber and space communities.
ISR 2012 will take a close look at case studies and challenges pertaining to end-users and programme teams across the…
Hurricane Grill & Wings Unveils Savor The Flavor Menu For Limited Time
Hurricane Grill & Wings® introduces Savor the Flavor, a limited time offer menu available starting Monday, March 26th through July. With the introduction of innovative flavor combinations, delicious new items include delightful appetizers, tantalizing entrees, scrumptious desserts and refreshing beverages. Hurricane Grill & Wings invites all guests to “Live with Flavor®” during the coming months.
The tropically inspired menu includes island favorite Conch Fritters, Chicken Satay Skewers served with Thai Peanut…
DEAG Deutsche Entertainment AG increases Group result 2011 by 91% and plans divi …
- Earnings per share rise from EUR 0.11 to EUR 0.21
- Executive board proposes dividend payment for the first time
- Positive outlook also for 2012
Berlin, March 22, 2012 – DEAG Deutsche Entertainment AG (ISIN DE000A0Z23G6), listed in the Prime Standard of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, continued to consolidate its leading market position in fiscal 2011. Despite an altogether challenging market environment, the company succeeded in pursuing its growth course…
Ghostbusters, Star Wars, Steampunk Clubs Among More Than 20 Organizations At Tor …
Cosplay groups supporting their favorite movie and TV franchises, podcasts and radio shows, comics events and roller derby athletes are among the more than 20 organizations scheduled to attend Wizard World Toronto Comic Con, April 14-15 at Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC). The appearance of fan-friendly groups like the 501st Vaders Fist, N.Y. Jedi, Ontario Ghostbusters, Toronto Steampunk Society and many more is a staple of Wizard World events,…
Ravisa Infomedia celebrates its 4th anniversary
Ravisa Infomedia Pvt. Ltd. celebrated its 4th anniversary this Tuesday. The journey of Ravisa started on Nov 1, 2007 in Mumbai. The co-founders of Ravisa are Pritam Roy (CEO), Amitava Sengupta (Head - Development), Amitava Bhattacharya (Head - Design) and Paromeeta Mathur Banerjee (Head - Content & User Insights). All of them were professionals, who left their successful career to pursue their entrepreneurial dream. They are also all ardent movie…
Yamaha Expands Artist Roster with Diverse New Talent
Yamaha Artist Services Indianapolis expands its roster with the signing of several diverse, gifted and highly accomplished musical artists: trombonists Reggie Young and David Finlayson, violinist David Ragsdale and crossover classical music sensation 2CELLOS.
“These remarkable musicians enrich our celebrated artist roster,” said John Wittmann, Director, Artist Relations, Yamaha Corporation of America. “They each bring a unique talent and fresh perspective to the music scene and attract a widely diverse audience.…
Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck’s Spring Respite Schedule Announced
(Center Moriches, NY) — Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck announced that it is once again offering its spring weekend respite program, transforming the 60-plus-year-old camp into a year-round destination for children and young adults with disabilities.
Children and young adults up to the age of 21 arrive on Friday evening and leave on Sunday afternoon. There is a new theme each weekend. Campers can participate in various activities, including baking, arts and crafts, games,…
SEEDS EDUCATION launches Online Executive Education and Leadership Programme
School of Excellence, Entrepreneurship and Development Studies (SEEDS) EDUCATION today announced the launch of their innovative executive education and leadership program meticulously crafted to nurture and create the budding leaders of the Indian Corporate Industry.
Speaking about the new venture Mr. Shobhit Goyal, Founder of SEEDS EDUCATION said, “India is witnessing the change at the workplace and going global. Individuals and organizations are fast realizing the need to update themselves with…
Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck Names Muriel Corcoran as Board President, Kevin Spellman as Vic …
(Center Moriches, NY) — Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck has announced that Muriel Corcoran has been named Board President and Kevin Spellman as its Vice President.
Ms. Corcoran has been on the camp’s Board of Directors since 1995 and previously served as its Secretary for the past eight years. She replaces Tom Chieffo, who was Board President for the past nine years and will continue to remain on the board.
A resident of East Moriches,…
Chris Hemsworth Powers Into 2012 Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con
Millions of fans flocked to theaters to see him as the God of Thunder in the blockbuster film THOR last summer and are eagerly anticipating his next potential hit Marvel movie, THE AVENGERS, in the spring. This June, they can meet Chris Hemsworth as he headlines Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con at the Pennsylvania Convention Center on Saturday, June 2, where he will sign autographs, pose for Photo Ops…
Children's Book Author and Philanthropist, Jaclyn Stapp Visiting Japan to Inspir …
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BOCA RATON, FL – March 2012 – Jaclyn Stapp, accomplished philanthropist, spokesperson, model and children’s book author, is taking her message of hope and determination to the children of tsunami-stricken areas of Japan’s northeastern coast, such as Sendai and Ishinomaki. She is also meeting the children on U.S. military bases in Japan to support continued recovery and revitalization along with her husband, Grammy Award winner Scott Stapp,…
