Press Releases by Category Leisure, Entertainment, Miscellaneous
Texaco counter-top display rack sells for $7,425 at petroliana sale held June 25 …
(DUBLIN, Ohio) – An extremely rare Texaco Home Lubricant counter-top display rack made of painted metal, rated 9+ on a scale of 1-10 for overall condition, sold for $7,425 at an auction held June 25 by Matthews, Auctions, LLC, based in Nokomis, Ill. The auction was held on the second day of the annual Check the Oil Show in Dublin, just outside of Columbus, Ohio.
The Texaco display rack was the…
Connected Will Be Producing An Off-Site Teen Choice Awards Celebrity Gifting Sui …
On August 6th, 2011 Connected will be producing an off-site celebrity gift suite celebrating the 2011 Teen Choice Awards.* Taking place from 11am-5pm at a private studio location in Hollywood, the gifting suite will be visited by 90+ celebrities from all facets of the entertainment industry including television,movies, music, and sports.
"Our celebrity gifting suites provide the unique opportunity for companies to interact with and get their product directly in…
Three Oberoi Hotels ranked amongst fifteen best in the world
Three Oberoi Hotels ranked amongst fifteen best in the world
The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur ranked the best in Asia. Three Oberoi Hotels ranked 1st, 3rd and 4th in Asia
New Delhi, India, July 2011:
Three Oberoi hotels have been ranked 1st, 3rd and 4th in Asia by the Travel + Leisure Magazine in their World’s Best Awards 2011 Reader’s Poll. The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur; The Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur and The Oberoi…
LOCAL FILM ONE VOICE TO HIT THEATERS INTERNATIONALLY AND IN HAWAII
HONOLULU, HI (July 5, 2011) - Multi-award winning documentary One Voice is set to make its worldwide theatrical release in Japan on August 6th and will open in Hawaii at Consolidated Theaters on August 26th.
“Hawaii is a Mecca for talented producers, directors, writers and actors and we hope One Voice’s worldwide distribution brings much needed attention to the accomplished artists working today in the film industry here in Hawaii”, said…
Digital sheet music retailer Great Scores now offers scores in Adobe Flash Playe …
Great Scores announced today that alongside their existing repertoire of digital sheet music in Sibelius Scorch format, they now also offer a selection of scores in Adobe Flash Player format.
Since its launch in 2003 Great Scores has offered customers the option of printing sheet music directly to their printer using the Scorch plug-in, develop by Sibelius. Now an increasing number of scores will be available in Adobe Flash format. As…
Opening of Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru in Malaysia
Compass Hospitality Company Limited is proud to announce the opening of Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru, a 125-key hotel located in the heart of Johor Bahru just 2 minutes’ walk from Customs & Immigration Quarantine Complex (CIQ). Situated between two main arterial roads Jalan Wong Ah Fook and Jalan Tun Abdul Razak, the hotel fronts Johor Bahru City Square Shopping Centre and is within walking distance to Johor’s downtown shopping…
Ras Nas featuring Vumbi at Oslo Mela
Soukous explosion is probably a better way of describing the collaboration between Tanzanian Ras Nas and Congolese guitarist and singer Dekula "Vumbi" Kahanga during the upcoming Mela Festival in Oslo in July this year. "Vumbi" appears as special guest in addition to Ras Nas' lineup of musicians from, among others, Ivory Coast, Congo Brazzaville and Australia.
"This is the first time that I am working with Vumbi" says Ras…
Extra Seats And Standing Ovations For Premiere Of Eamon Friel's First Musical
Celebrated musician Eamon Friel's much anticipated new musical was hailed a roaring success at The Playhouse Theatre in Derry, N. Ireland. A cast album of the musical has now been recorded and two songs from the show are available as a CD single. The show features a mix of brand new Eamon Friel songs and a few of the very best to be found on his albums. Such a Night…
Sinem Saniye Will Be Performing Her First Ever Inaugural Headlining Concert in B …
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Los Angeles, CA July 8th, 2011-
Award-winning New York City-bases Pop-Jazz musician Sinem Saniye has delved into
the Jazz world for the summer of 2011. Along with a slew of exciting concerts, are a number of firsts.
Sinem Saniye will be performing her first ever, inaugural headlining concert in Turkey, July 26, with renowned musicians Ozan Musluoglu and Ferit Odman in Bodrum Turkey.
Sinem Saniye will also be joining renowned Turkish…
MEDIA ADVISORY for July 8, 2011 Attorney Lauren P. Raysor, Esq. Announces Claris …
Who: Attorney Lauren P. Raysor, Esq., author of “Living the Wealthy Life”
Clarissa Sinceno, soloist
What: Lauren P. Raysor, Esq., attorney and author of “Living the Wealthy Life,” announces that Clarissa Sinceno will be performing at Jazz…
BetVictor.com big brand relaunch for Victor Chandler
Bishops Stortford, Herts ( openpr ) July 08, 2011 – Victor Chandler has announced the launch of BetVictor.com, as the gentleman bookmaker goes global with his online betting operation.
Former knows simply as Victor Chandler, BetVictor.com will see the bookmaker seen by many as the biggest in the business expand overseas operations.
The launch of the new website, BetVictor.com, will see Victor Chandler continue to lead the way in online betting…
PB Millionaire Says His New Show Will Be No Jersey Shore
Will Be "Good Entertainment Without Any Snookis".
San Diego, CA, July 08, 2011 -- In about six months from now, San Diegans will finally get to see the first episode of what producer Jim Lawlor promises to be “good entertainment without any Snookis.” After three years of filming, “The PB Reality Show,” (http://www.pbreality.com) in which Lawlor is also the star, will be released with much fanfare. Even though the show has…
Sorrel Urban Bistro, Featuring Innovative Farm-to-Table Menu, Opens July 2011
Born out of a shared vision to bring affordable farm-to-table dining to Houston, restaurateur Ray Salti and Executive Chef Soren Pedersen are collaborating to create Sorrel Urban Bistro, a casually elegant, fresh space with an ever-changing chalkboard menu of organically focused cuisine. The restaurant, located at 2202 W. Alabama at Greenbriar, is slated to open mid-July 2011. Sorrel represents the second culinary collaboration between Salti and Pedersen who are…
Tickets For Britney Spears - Femme Fatale Tour In UK
Britney Spears has become one of the world's best-selling artists, most talked-about stars and one of the biggest names in modern pop. Her hits have included Uk number ones Baby One More Time, Oops I Did It Again, Born To Make You Happy, Toxic and Everytime, and her albums have all been certified multi-platinum. She returns to the UK with her new World Tour - Femme Fatale tour. Kicking off…
Divine Arts Media To Release Fifth Book In New Series Sophia — The Feminine Face …
[Los Angeles, CA/USA] Divine Arts Media announces the August 2011 release of Sophia — The Feminine Face of God: Nine Heart Paths to Healing and Abundance by Karen Speerstra.
Speerstra is a veteran writer, editor, and expert on feminine spirituality. For more than 20 years she pondered writing Sophia — The Feminine Face of God. When publisher Michael Wiese asked her if she had anything “in the works” for his new…
Valmarich, LLC launches Line Dance News
July 6, 2011(Tamarac, FL) LineDanceNews.com is an information and news site for the Dance Community. Our goal to become the one site for all the Dance Community. We offer instructors an avenue to announce upcoming events. We are accepting article contributions on dance, new dance styles, and more from the community.
Line Dance News is the new home for Stella Cabeca, The Line Dance Guru. Stella’s ABC’s of Line Dance Video…
New travel app experience for city-break tourists
FRANKFURT, Germany (July 6th, 2011) – LatitudeN GmbH, a German-based technology company, has launched today on Android market a fully personalised mobile city guide app, starting with the city of Porto, Portugal.
FAROL is the brand name of this outstanding mobile travel guide app, focused on the specific needs of short city-break tourists, lacking time to prepare their trips and to absorb the most a city can offer to them for…
The Gab Group Retained To Launch Mega-Brand Philippe By Philippe Chow In Boca Ra …
BOCA RATON, Fla.— Award-winning PR and marketing agency The Gab Group has been retained by luxury brand Philippe by Philippe Chow. The Gab Group will launch Philippe by Philippe Chow in East Boca Raton in August 2011, and will follow the much-anticipated opening with a multi-level media strategy designed to introduce the South Floridians to the acclaimed haute Chinese dining concept, which has already garnered much success and celebrity fanfare…
Mister Lucky’s Lounge, LLC Launches Historic Music Preservation Initiative
Mister Lucky’s Lounge, LLC the newly launched Northwest Indiana-based project, announces its plans to preserve the legacy of the former Mister Lucky’s Lounge music venue in Gary, Ind. Recognized by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and referenced by Michael Jackson in his autobiography Moonwalk, Mister Lucky’s Lounge is the venue where The Jackson 5 first performed publicly in 1964. Presently in disrepair, the building is set…
New Jersey Entrepreneur Transforms Women’s Empowering Online Magazine Into 48-St …
New Jersey resident and entrepreneur, Susan Vernicek, 30, has launched a 48-state book tour entitled, “Identity Five Tour – A book tour with a TWIST!” Vernicek recently celebrated the publishing of her first Magbook, which is a compilation of articles from her online magazine, Identity (www.identitymagazine.net) which encourages women to strive for acceptance, appreciation, and achievement. The fourth and next stop on the book tour is at the Jewish Community…
Innovative Boston Filmmakers Shoot Film for Free Worldwide Release Online
Award winning Boston Filmmakers to shoot independent film with stars from Usual Suspects, Eagle Eye, The Mask, The Alphabet Killer and the Showtime series Brotherhood. Film will be released for free online.
Michael Yebba, Amy Depaola and Ryan Mahoney, as members of an award winning Boston-based film production team, are working to produce an exceptional short film later this year.
The film, called Ordinary Man, will star Ethan Embry from…
Downtown Toronto gets contemporary Greek restaurant – Introducing Volos
Toronto, ON – Gather around the large celebration table at Volos for a taste of Greek hospitality and contemporary Greek cuisine. In the former Mediterra space, the new restaurant presents an elegant look, a distinctive concept and enticing lunch and dinner menus. Volos joins forces with Greek food guru, Diane Kochilas, and renowned interior designer, Marc Kyriacou, to create an authentic but modern expression of Greek dining that takes…
SPLASH Sanitary Systems premiere in Scandinavia
eps proud to be a part of Sweden Rock Festival’s 20th Anniversary
From June 8th to June 11th, some 54,000 visitors came to Sölvesborg, Sweden to see performances from metal music icons like Ozzy Osbourne and Judas Priest. The weekend was extra celebratory, as 2011 commemorates the 20th consecutive year for the Sweden Rock Festival.
While eps did not celebrate an anniversary over the weekend, it did mark a product…
World Beneath World Releases "Nein" in Europe
Berlin -- American hard rock and heavy metal group World Beneath World, have released their new album "Nein" in the EU via DSN Music. World Beneath World features veteran rocker John Bone on vocals, Razz Callahan on guitar, Ricky Lee on bass and Ken Poland drums.
The nine track release "Nein" was produced and engineered by rock industry legend Sterling Winfield, who oversaw projects for acts such as Pantera, Mudvayne, Damageplan,…
Rugosa Announces New Hours for Summer
EAST HAMPTON, NY — Rugosa Restaurant has announced that it will be open seven days a week for the summer. Starting July 6, Rugosa will be open Monday through Saturday from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. The restaurant will offer its prix fixe menu from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. every Sunday.
Customers can…
CARRIE PRESTON TO DIRECT A BENEFIT READING OF OUR DAVID
New York, NY, (June 28, 2011)- Carrie Preston (HBO's “True Blood”) is directing a benefit reading of OUR DAVID by Ian Mairs, starring Denis O'Hare (HBO's “True Blood”) and Broadway veteran Sloane Shelton for The Hetrick-Martin Institute, Home of the Harvey Milk High School. The show will be presented at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 7, 2011, at the Samuel Beckett Theatre, located on Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street)…
ALTERNATIVE ROCK REGGAE BAND THREE LEGGED FOX SET TO RELEASE THIRD ALBUM ENTITLE …
Philadelphia based alternative rock reggae band Three Legged Fox announces the release of their highly anticipated, third full-length album “Always Anyway” on Tuesday August 16, 2011.
LOS ANGELES, CA (June 28, 2011)—Philadelphia based alternative rock, reggae band Three Legged Fox announced today their highly anticipated, third full-length album “Always Anyway” will be released digitally worldwide on Tuesday August 16, 2011. Names as one of The Pier’s “Most Anticipated…
Author Father Larry Richards to Speak at the Parish of Saints Philip & James
Father Larry Richards, best-selling author of “Be A Man,” brings his powerful message of spirituality to men of all ages to the Parish of Saints Philip & James on Monday, July 25 at 7:30 p.m. in the main church.
Because of the unavoidable cancellation of this event in March due to a snowstorm, a larger-than-usual capacity crowd is expected on this rescheduled date. Hundreds will be on the scene to meet,…
Watch Golf’s Newest Superstar At The Open Golf Championships In Kent
Rory McIlroy became the youngest US Open champion since 1923 last week, breaking a host of scoring records in the process. Golf fans have the chance to watch him in action first-hand in less than a month as he sets his sights on the British Open Golf Championship at Royal St George’s.
McIlroy shot to the forefront of everyone’s minds recently after his eight-stroke record win at the Open on…
QEW Publishing Emerges.
QEW Publishing has worked diligently creating, producing, and publishing its very own diverse line of independent comic books and graphic novels. Now after nearly eight years, it is finally able to announce the release of its first line-up of comic books: Cody Coyote, Vermicide: Death by Worm, Diabolicus, and its first novel Left Hand Tree. The comics are currently available at qewpublishing.com as either purchasable e-comics or printed editions.
Left Hand…
RA Sushi Raised More than $218,000 During Seventh Annual Nicky’s Week
Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. - Scottsdale-based RA Sushi Bar Restaurant's seventh annual "Nicky's Week" fundraiser raised $218,825 for the internationally renowned St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®. All 25 RA Sushi locations nationwide participated in the fundraiser from May 29 to June 4.
RA Sushi has raised more than $943,000 for St. Jude since initiating Nicky's Week in 2005, and the company far exceeded the 2011 goal of $125,000 by raising…
Brandon Wilson’s Award-Winning Adventure Tales Go Digital
Pilgrim’s Tales, publisher, is proud to announce that Brandon Wilson’s award-winning series of four travel adventure books is now also available from Amazon.com for Kindle.
Brandon Wilson, a Lowell Thomas Gold Award-winner and Explorer Club member, is most recently author of “Over the Top & Back Again: Hiking X the Alps” (ISBN 9780977053636/ 9780977053629), which received the 2010 Book of the Year Bronze Award (travel essay category) from ForeWord Reviews. It…
Direct Facebook Share in Indian Cuisines Application a Hit
Indian Cuisines an iPhone application developed by Oglacs, one of the top 10 software companies in India has become a hit among iPhone and iPad users. The main reason is the differentiating feature of the application which allows users to share their favorite recipe directly to their wall on Facebook.
Even during the development of the application developers believed that this feature is going to be a hit amongst users and…
Exotissimo introduces Bangkok’s Romantic Side with a Charming Tour of the City
Despite its infamous traffic and impressive towering skyline, Bangkok retains a charm and glamor that make it the backdrop for a romantic break. Many fail to see beyond this. But the city does retain its charm and heritage, best experienced with a romantic tour of the city.
The Thailand tour begins with a special welcome and transfer by unique London-style black cab. Hotel options include the elegant Ariyasom Villa or…
INDEVCO Group Co-Sponsors Jounieh International Festival 2011
(Ajaltoun, Lebanon) 23 June 2011 – INDEVCO Group is co-sponsoring Jounieh International Festival 2011, to take place in the Old Souk of Jounieh, Lebanon, from 24 June – 3 July 2011.
In line with the group’s community-oriented values, INDEVCO Group will support Jounieh Municipality’s joined effort with Phellipolis, a non-profit association, to revive the beautiful Old souk of Jounieh.
The 10-day festival is comprised of many events, including a performance…
Central Veterinary Associates, P.C. Offers Low-Cost Microchip Clinic at “Family …
VALLEY STREAM, NY — Central Veterinary Associates, P.C. and Bayside Animal Clinic are sponsoring a low-cost microchip clinic during the Friends of Fort Totten Parks’ 7th annual “Family Fun Day” on June 25. It will be held from noon to 3 p.m. at Fort Totten Parade Grounds, 422 Weaver Road in Bayside.
For $25, veterinarians from Central Veterinary Associates, Bayside Animal Clinic will help protect your pet with a Home…
Shridhar University Pilani Rajasthan Celebrates Fete de la Musique World Music D …
Many countries across the globe observed June 21 as the World Music Day. The legacy is said to have originated in France with Fete de la Musique, a music festival that began in 1982 due to the initiatives by Jack Lang, the French Minister of Culture. However, it is said that the American musician Joel Cohen had put the idea in 1976 itself. Incidentally this year June 21 also happens…
Furniture From The Barn Showcases American-made, Reclaimed Barn Wood Furniture a …
Manayunk, PA, June 20, 2011 - Furniture designer and entrepreneur Kelly Kelly of Furniture From The Barn, will showcase her one-of-a kind, American-made reclaimed barn wood furniture pieces at the Manayunk Arts Festival, June 25 and 26 in Manayunk, Pennsylvania.
Furniture From The Barn designs, builds and hand-finishes country chic furniture pieces made from reclaimed barn wood from 18th century barns that have aged to perfection. The workshop is located on…
Join Comedian Mike Brooks On The Radio Talk Show Totally (In)Appropriate For “Li …
As Seen On P. Diddy's Bad Boys of Comedy, HBO Def Comedy Jam and BET Comic View | Join Us For An Exclusive Interview With Comedian Mike Brooks.
Washington, DC (June 22, 2010) Join Totally (In)Appropriate this Thursday for “Life According To MIKE” Comedy Hour and an exclusive interview. We will chat with comedian Mike Brooks as he gives us a dose of “Life” infused with his side-splitting comedy.…
1.2 Million People Turn Up The Heat At Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival
TORONTO -- The Festival Management Committee (FMC) today announced a new name to the Festival that has captured an audience of more than 1.2 million people annually on the August long weekend: The Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival.
The Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival (STCC) will be back in July with the same line up of events featuring the Toronto Mas Band Association (TMBA), the Organization of Calypso Performing Artists and the Pannists,…
INXS music now available for download
INXS is a rarity in the world of pop music – not only has the band survived for more than 30 years but remains beloved to both fans and critics. Originally called The Farriss Brothers in 1977 after three of the founding band members -- Andrew, Jon and Tim Farriss -- they changed their name to the far more memorable INXS. Although the band became world-famous, their strongest fan base…
DALLAS EQUALITY RALLY TAPS PHOTO DOCUMENTARY CREATOR AS SPEAKER
Jason Beckett joins the roster of speakers at the North Texas March for Equality.
20 June, 2011 - Dallas, TX - Organizers of the annual North Texas March for Equality announced today that 'I AM EQUAL' Photo Documentary creator, Jason Beckett will join the roster of speakers set to address the crowd of marchers who will be gathered to commemorate the 42nd anniversary of the Stonewall Riots on June 25th…
GamingModz seeks end to legal harassment in baseless claims over ‘gaming’ tradem …
MIAMI -- It’s time for the legal antics to end.
GamerModz has wasted money and time with a baseless lawsuit against GamingModz that is dragging on and on, says GamingModz founder and CEO Alex Golubev.
“I believe in competition, but legal harassment and court delays are not fair play,” says GamingModz founder and CEO Alex Golubev. “We hope that the court will agree with us that consumers -- not legal paperwork --…
Sydney's Screenwise Acting School Opens Auditions For July Showreel Course
Auditions are now being held for the Screenwise Acting School's Showreel Course which begins in July. The yearlong course consists of two classes per week, 3 hours each in duration over four 10 week terms, with entry by audition only.
Graduates of the Screenwise Showreel Course are proving that this Sydney acting school is a step above the rest. Australian actors George Houvardas (Packed To The Rafters), Tabrett Bethell (Legend of…
ACTRESS ELISABETH ROHM CAST IN FEATURE FILM DARKROOM
Los Angeles, CA (June 16, 2011) –Actress Elisabeth Rohm has been cast in Darkroom, an independent feature written by Michaelbrent Collins, directed by Britt Napierand produced by Michael A. Liberty and Rob Stein.Rohm tackles the role of “Rachel,” starring opposite Kaylee DeFer(“Gossip Girl”), Christian Campbell, (Reefer Madness), Tobias Segal(Petunia), and Britne Oldford (“Skins”). The story centers on Defer’s character being charged with killing three friends in a horrific car accident.…
Panasonic Develops its First 3D Home Theatre Projector
Wiesbaden, Germany, June 16, 2011 -- Panasonic Europe, today announced the development of a 3D Full HD home theatre projector, successor model to its award winning predecessor, the PT-AE4000E.
In the PT-AE4000E, Panasonic used 2.35:1 extra wide aspect cinemascope viewing with its Lens Memory Feature. Now it expands the viewing experience to 3D, bringing a whole new level of large screen viewing experiences to the home. Panasonic has developed…
CORDURA® Brand Fabric Featured in Stylish, Durable Rickshaw Sleeves for MacBook …
WICHITA, Kan. – June 15, 2011 – Rickshaw Bagworks, Inc., a San Francisco-based bag company, has unveiled a new line of sleeves for the MacBook Air® laptop computers and iPad® tablet computers that feature CORDURA® brand fabric. The sleeves are constructed with 1000D CORDURA® Classic fabric and are designed to provide simple, stylish computer protection for the urban commuter.
Available in a variety of colors and styles, the Rickshaw sleeves are…
Wisie, Inc. Launches New Website for Child Development Tools
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Atlanta, GA, June 16, 2011: Wisie, Inc. announces the launch of it's newest web site, WisieForKids.com. Wisie, Inc. was founded in 2006 by Tom Cramer, and after four years of research and development, it is launching a truly unique service for children and parents that provides child development tools to improve child behavior and improve parenting skills.
WisieForKids.com is inventing the concept of personal self development … for kids.…
The Michael Bolton Charities To Present A Benefit Concert During The 2011 Travel …
CROMWELL, Conn., June 14, 2011- Travelers Championship officials today announced that GRAMMY Award - winning artist, Michael Bolton will return to Connecticut to support this year’s tournament. Bolton, who will compete in the Travelers Celebrity Pro-Am on Wednesday, June 22, will also perform a benefit concert at The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts to raise funds for The Michael Bolton Charities for Children & Women at Risk, with other…
Salads from the Orient at India Jones, Trident, Nariman Point, Mumbai
Mumbai, June 14, 2011 – Revel in the mystic ambience of the monsoons at India Jones, with an array of delectable Pan Asian salads from China, Japan, Vietnam and Thailand, from June 17 - 26, 2011, at Trident, Nariman Point, Mumbai.
The team of chefs at India Jones presents an array of wholesome salads, with healthy vegetables, meat and seafood, tossed in traditional Oriental flavours; known as ‘Sunomono’ in Japan,…
