Press Releases by Category Arts & Culture
The Graphic Portfolio - FEDERICO GARCIA LORCA shows Graphics by 50 artists from …
The artists dedicated their works to the Spanish poet and dramatist Federico Garcia Lorca who was murdered in 1936 at the age of 38. He became an icon of the political, intellectual and artistic freedom far beyond the borders of Spain.
The idea for this graphic portfolio was born in winter 1977 in Madrid by the curator and art collector Toni Politeo. International artists should make artistic contributions in memory of…
Naledge Evans, of Kidz In The Hall, is this year’s special guest panelist at Chi …
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Briahna Gatlin
Email: b.galin@swankpublishing.com
September 9, 2013
(Chicago, IL) The Department Cultural Affairs will hold its first Chicago Music Summit with special guest panelist Naledge of critically acclaimed hip-hop group, Kidz in the Hall. As a member of the Peace Summit’s panel, Naledge along with his colleagues Leon Rodgers, Kyra Kyles, Dr. Adia Winfrey, Mikkey Halsted, Monica Haslip, and Andrew Barber will be discussing how hip-hop music is portrayed, the…
Torquere Press to donate proceeds from Charity Sip Blitz to LGBT nonprofit
Every year, the authors at Torquere Press come together to write for a reason. Torquere’s Annual Charity Sip Blitz gives authors an opportunity to make a difference and donate their time and money to a noble cause. Authors donate all proceeds to a chosen organization, and Torquere matches those donations 100 percent. In previous years, the Charity Sip Blitz has raised $5,000 for Lambda Legal, over $3,000 for the Matthew…
Lyric Light Opera Presents ANNIE in Kirkland WA and Mount Vernon WA
Leapin' Lizards! The popular comic strip heroine takes center stage in one of the world's best-loved musicals. With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan ANNIE charms everyone's hearts, despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined to find her parents, who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan.
With the help of…
New Release: 3 CD set of songs by Logan Skelton based on texts by Walter Anderso …
A new set of three CDs from Blue Griffin Recording offers the songs of American pianist/composer Logan Skelton, who sets to music the literary works of American artists such as Walter Anderson, George Ohr and Emily Dickinson, dedicating an album to each. An hommage to American poetry and the American artist in general, the three CDs feature baritone Stephen Lusmann and soprano Jennifer Goltz, with the composer himself at the…
3 CD set of songs by Logan Skelton based on texts by Walter Anderson, George Ohr …
A new set of three CDs from Blue Griffin Recording offers the songs of American pianist/composer Logan Skelton, who sets to music the literary works of American artists such as Walter Anderson, George Ohr and Emily Dickinson, dedicating an album to each. An hommage to American poetry and the American artist in general, the three CDs feature baritone Stephen Lusmann and soprano Jennifer Goltz, with the composer himself at the…
Dr. Leigh-Davis Has "This Is It" Bikini Shoot
Like Elle MacPherson, Dr. Leigh-Davis is saying goodbye to bikini shoots, while the younger Heidi Klum keeps going strong.
Dr. Leigh-Davis, founder of the United Kingdom (UK) website "Fabulous Over 40," still feels fabulous but will no longer be posing in bikinis. In her younger days, Dr. Leigh-Davis was a well-known swimsuit model who was even a Ms. Hawaiian Tropic beauty pageant winner. Now, after turning 40 some years ago, Dr.…
Artist Foxi Von Riga to exhibit her new series of paintings, “Forbidden Fruit”, …
Foxi Von Riga, an international artist based in Belgium, will present a new series of paintings, called “Forbidden Fruit”, during a solo exhibition at a Brussels gallery “L’espace Lorraine” from September 26 till October 30, 2013.
In this series, Foxi alludes allegorically to the many ways in which we have cut ourselves off from experiencing life in all its many different flavors.
Starting from the archetype of the forbidden apple, Foxi goes…
Contempo Dance Academy welcomes “Breaking Pointe” Star
Lisle, IL – Chicago suburban dance studio, Contempo Dance Academy, announced today that Katie Martin, a celebrity from the CW’s popular ballet reality show, “Breaking Pointe” will be facilitating a Master Class open to intermediate and advanced ballet students on September 11, 2013 at their Lisle facility. This special seminar for dancers ages 12 through adult will be held from 7:00-8:30 and will focus on refining elements of ballet…
A Wise Feline Friend Shares His Commonsense Lessons
Author says she was reminded of the specialness in each ordinary day from a stray cat that became her beloved pet.
Houston, TX (USA), September 04, 2013 -- SpecialT Nine Lives-Nine Names is the true story about a cat from Frederick, Maryland. “I’m convinced that SpecialT, an older, gentle tabby cat, was destined to come into my home and my heart because some of the basic principles I had previously…
Svenson presents his new album „Acoustic Holiday“
Highly acclaimed by specialised press, Svenson presented his new album „Acoustic Holiday“. Sensitive, imaginative and technically skilled leads Globetrotter Svenson his listeners in the „Acoustic Holiday“. The travel program includes the great continent (Continental Blues), South America (Samba de Gaia, In den Kordilleren) and Scandinavia (Sixtus). Also the Egyptian goddess Isis comes in a hypnotic fascinating piece (The short Journey of Isis & Re) to speak. The technical finesse…
Adelphi Celebrates the Centennial of Composer Benjamin Britten
This year marks 100 years since the birth of Benjamin Britten, renowned English composer of classical music. To celebrate his centennial, on Sunday, September 29, the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center (AUPAC) will host the “Adelphi Distinguished Faculty in Concert: Britten Celebration.” The evening will feature the song cycle The Holy Sonnets of John Donne, performed by Adelphi faculty artists Jonathan Goodman, tenor and Christopher Lyndon-Gee, piano, and Nocturnal After…
Kickstarting The Indie Film Festival - NYC’s Winter Film Awards Jumps On The Cro …
With projects such as “Wish I was here” by Zach Braff and “The Newest Hottest Spike Lee Joint,” Kickstarter has become a well-known fundraising platform for independent film, but the number of successful Film Festival Kickstarter projects is limited. NYC’s Winter Film Awards hopes to change that. As any dedicated filmmaker who has taken the leap to start their own film festival may know, when it comes to festivals the…
Art Bengaluru '13 Paints a Positive Picture for the City's Appreciation of the A …
The Contemporary Art Festival saw a record number of footfalls, extending this year's event by two days.
Bangalore, India, August 30, 2013 -- South India's premier contemporary art festival, in its 4th edition, wowed the entire art fraternity and public at large. The seven-day event was extended past its scheduled date, to satisfy requests from art enthusiasts of the city, recording the most ever footfalls at UB City, Bangalore's popular hub.
Taking…
Master Windsor Chairmaker Adds One-Day Woodworking Instructional Classes at the …
Prestigious Windsor Chairmaker, Richard Grell, Adds One-Day Classes in Steam Bending, Furniture Restoration and Woodworking Hand Tool Restorations
HUDSON, OHIO (August 29, 2013) - Richard Grell, master Windsor chairmaker, adds one-day classes to his 2013 fine woodworking instruction at the R. Grell Woodworking Workshop. The one-day classes demonstrate century-old techniques in Successful Steam Bending Beginning with the Log, Furniture Restoration and Woodworking Hand Tool Restoration.
“The one-day instructional classes offer particular…
Cherilyn Nocera-Newland of Nocera Photographic Wins “Best in Show” at the Florid …
Cherilyn Nocera-Newland, professional photographer and owner of Nocera Photographic, won the prestigious “Best in Show” award in the portraits category at the 2013 Florida Professional Photographers Association (FPPA) Convention for her photograph, “Redneck Yacht Club.” At the convention, held in Orlando from August 17-21st, this family portrait also won first place in the environmental portraits category, while her photograph, “Great Sand Dunes, Colorado” won first place in the abstract category.
“The…
BLUMENTHAL PERFORMING ARTS AND TEEN CITY STAGE ANNOUNCE TEAM BROADWAY
Blumenthal Performing Arts and Teen City Stage are thrilled to announce a brand new musical theatre skill-development program for intermediate to advanced level teen performers across the Charlotte area: Team Broadway!
In weekly training sessions instructed by the award winning, professional directing team of Linda Booth and Lori Anne Sword, students will employ a variety of musical numbers to strengthen vocal,…
New CD Release: Florian Uhlig with Penderecki’s Piano Concerto “Resurrection“: 9 …
Florian Uhlig brings out new CD with Penderecki’s Piano Concerto “Resurrection“
On the occasion of Krzysztof Penderecki’s 80th anniversary Florian Uhlig presents a new album with the composer’s Piano Concerto “Resurrection“. In recent years the artist has given several performances of the virtuoso work, for example with the Simon Bolivar Youth Orchestra of Venezuela under the baton of the composer. The pianist has studied Penderecki’s oeuvre for quite some time, hence…
RecordJet Enters The Charts With German YouTube Stars "DieLochis"
- Entered the German Singles Charts at number 55
- YouTube as a stepping stone for musical success
Just one week after their passengers "Milky Chance" entered the German Singles Charts at number 98 (now up to number 92), the Berlin-based digital distributor recordJet is announcing another musical success: Their passengers Heiko and Roman Lochmann, better known as "DieLochis", have entered the German Charts at number 55 with their single "Durchgehend Online"…
Sebastian Rug - Drawings
Opening reception:
September 13, 2013, 7 pm
Duration of the exhibition:
September 14 - November 9, 2013
Special opening hours during the Berlin Art Week: September 22, 2013, 12 am - 7 pm
We are pleased to announce the fourth solo exhibition of Sebastian Rug.
Subsequent to the recognition through the Museum Folkwang, Sebastian Rug (b. 1974) presents his most recent pencil drawings in a solo exhibition in Berlin. Rug develops highly complex compositions of…
Nephelococcygia/// Cloud Cuckoo Land /// Solo Exhibition by David Hochbaum
In Aristophanes’ comedy “The Birds,” an imaginary city built in the clouds by birds at the instigation of two Athenians represented both a fantastic caricature of Athens in the poet's day and a sort of Philistine Utopia: full of gross enjoyments, hence, in literary allusion, cloudland- “fools' paradise”.
A fools paradise in the clouds- is that where we’re going when we search the clouds for familiar objects? This action, coined precisely…
recordJet passengers Milky Chance catapult themselves into the charts with Stole …
- Number 98 on the German Singles Charts with Stolen Dance
- Another chart success for the young Berlin-based music distributor
In week 33 of 2013, another passenger of the Berlin music distributor and content aggregator recordJet managed to climb into the charts. Milky Chance entered the German Singles Charts at number 98 with their catchy tune Stolen Dance. In the previous months, the song had already enjoyed national radio airplay from…
Holiday Spectacular Christkindlmarket Chicago Celebrates 18 Years
Once a year, Daley Plaza in downtown Chicago transforms into a European holiday village filled with candy cane striped wooden huts and twinkling lights that harkens back to the traditional holiday market in Nuremberg, Germany. The magical atmosphere of the Christkindlmarket Chicago returns to Daley Plaza for its 18th year, opening its doors from November 26 until December 24, 2013.
Since 1996, German American Services, Inc., a subsidiary of…
Powerful world music and a soft songwriter - cultural clash in "SONGS & WHISPERS …
Jeconte & The Mali Allstars serve a powercocktail full of energy, Lewis Knutsen simply leans on his deep, soft voice - we mix it! And we promise: it matches. "SONGS & WHISPERS" is looking forward to a special experience in CIRCUIT 08/2013 (16.08.-08.09.)!
JECONTE & THE MALI ALLSTARS (Bamako, ML)
www.themaliblues.com
To understand the story of Mali Blues one must go back to a simpler time; a time when one could walk freely…
Russia 2014 - towns and sceneries along Trans-Siberian Railway
Under the title „Russia 2014 - towns and sceneries along Trans-Siberian Railway“has just published the calendar of the German globetrotter Jan Balster.
The calendar:
What longing, the trans-Siberian railway. The longest railroad line of the world. A life's dream comes true. It widens of the country, the Russian soul. A trip by eight time zones along the classical route of the Trans-Siberian Railway, from Moscow about the cloister of Ivolginsk, Baikal,…
Villa La Rogaia supports crowdfunding for sculptor Wolfgang Sandt´s "Garden of P …
The sculptor Wolfgang Sandt has created the artbook "Garden of Poetry". It features photographs of sculptures he created for an artshow in the garden of an old Italian villa, and poems in three languages he made together with the sculptures.
Help funding Wolfgang Sandt´s artbook "Garden of Poetry"
Villa La Rogaia in Umbria, renowned organizer of creative courses supports the crowdfunding campaign of the sculptor Wolfgang Sandt.
The sculptor Wolfgang Sandt has…
Art project "Freight - Frontiers of Freedom"
„Freight - Frontiers of Freedom" is an art project by photographer Linn Marx and philosopher Kolja Lehmann-Muriithi. The strange, paradoxical and critical aspects of global freight transport are dealt with in a travelling exposition going from Lutterbek to Hamburg, Reykjavik, Hawaii, San Francisco, the Burning Man Festival in Nevada, Mexico City and New York. Pictures by Linn Marx are shown as a visual projection and are underscored with music and…
KNIFE. BLADE. STEEL. First Exhibition of the German Knifemakers Guild DMG in Dre …
On Saturday 12th of October 2013 the German Knifemakers Guild DMG presents their new custom knife show in Saxony.
The exhibition with international importance will be opened from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Making blades and knives is one of the oldest arts of mankind.
Therefore it is a hearts desire to show masterpieces of Saxon and international knifemakers for the first time in the Saxonian Capital for the inhabitants and their…
Actress Kirsten Dunst in the face of Marilyn Monroe
German Artist produces unique "Warhol collage" of Hollywood beauty:
A German artist has discovered the Hollywood beauty as a motif for his art paintings. In memory of Marilyn Monroe and the famous artist Andy Warhol, Christophe Didillon manufactures (41) artistic pictures of Kirsten Dunst. The artists admires Kirsten and her engagement for people with depression.
"I think Kirsten is a very brave lady. Like Marilyn Monroe and other important artists she suffered…
German photographer Thomas Sing was awarded Third Prize (Fine Art) in the Px3, P …
WINNER OF PX3, Prix de la Photographie Paris
THOMAS SING OF GERMANY WAS AWARDED THIRD PRIZE IN THE PX3 2013 COMPETITION.
PARIS, FRANCE
PRIX DE LA PHOTOGRAPHIE PARIS (PX3) ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF PX3 2013 COMPETITION.
Thomas Sing of Germany was Awarded: Third Prize in category Fine Art for the entry entitled, " La Méditation ." The jury selected PX3 2013’s winners from thousands of photography entries from over 85 countries.
Px3 is juried by…
GALERIE Supper at “The solo project” 2013 Basel
In the time of June 12th until June 16th the GALERIE Supper is going to join the contemporary art fair “The solo project” in Basel.
In the past years this art fair is grown to a very important place for contemporary art. By the side of many renowned international galleries, the GALERIE Supper is going to show a solo exhibition of the artist Monika Thiele, whose works are also exhibited at…
Successful Auction Season Start in Munich - Nesch takes it all
Munich, 26 April, 2013, (kk) – With an overall result of EUR 3,4 million* in the April auctions, the season made a promising start, especially as this result tops that of last year’s spring auction by EUR 1 million. “Besides the high quality on offer, it is particularly the crisis-proof form of investment that is most convincing. Some 21 results above the EUR 20.000 mark in both auctions of 'Art…
COMPETITION INGENIOUS CREATION 2013
The competiton „Ingenious Creation“ was set up in 2012 by the Zeughausmesse Decorative Arts Fair in order to gauge the potential of the decorative arts for invention and progressing design, and to further the inventive spirit and joy of expe¬rimentation in creative artists.
The subject of the first competition was a „new and attractively designed object of daily use“. Eight original and sophistica¬ted products – „Ingenious Creations“ chosen from numerous entries…
Saxoprint launches Colour Proof
Customers can now evaluate the colour print bindingly
Dresden - After the online printing service provider Saxoprint has introduced new products such as writing pads in recent months, now a range of customer services follows. With the introduction of colour proofs, the customer can now convince himself of the colour result prior to the actual print run. Unlike the optional selectable proof copies, which include a digital print on copy/printing paper…
International guest orchestras performing music by Lutosławski, Bartók, Janáček …
The Musikfest Berlin 2013 programme has been issued and ticket sales have begun
The ninth edition of the Musikfest Berlin 2013, organised by the Berliner Festspiele in co-operation with the Berlin Philharmonic Foundation, turns its attention to music from Central Europe with orchestral works and chamber music by Béla Bartók, Leoš Janáček and Witold Lutosławski. Lutosławski and the renowned British composer Benjamin Britten share centennial celebrations this year. Britten’s music is…
BERLIN ART PROJECTS PRESENTS | GALLERY WEEKEND 2013
EXHIBITION | 26 - 29 April
OPENING | 27 April from 2- 5 pm
YASAM SASMAZER ǀ DOPPELGÄNGER &
ISMAIL NECMI | SHOULD I REALLY DO IT?
For Gallery Weekend, Berlin Art Projects proudly presents two young, Turkish artists in two exhibitions in their spaces at Mehringdamm 33. Yasam Sasmazer and Ismail Necmi both belong to the gallery’s regular program; both live and work in Istanbul and Berlin and represent important artistic positions…
EXHIBITION: JÖRG LOHSE | I'D LOVE TO BE ALBERT OEHLEN'S FRIEND
Solo show | April - June 2013
Opening | Saturday 13 April | 4 - 7 pm | Mehringdamm 33 | 10961 Berlin
We are pleased to announce the opening of our next exhibition. On Saturday, April 13 from 4-7 pm, we will be opening Jörg Lohse’s solo show, “I’d love to be Albert Oehlen’s friend” with new work by the Leipzig painter. You are cordially invited to the opening at…
CALVENDO: Publish your own creative ideas as calendars or flipart and earn money …
The self-publishing platform CALVENDO, based in Germany, has expanded its publishing network to sell individually created projects on the German book market.
April 03, 2013 - Photographers, graphic designers, designers, writers, artists and creative individuals from around the world can now create and sell their own calendars and flipart (decorative poster books) online at no cost. The company behind the concept is CALVENDO, a new German online platform created by…
Weng Fine Art AG increases pre-tax profits by 112% to EUR 2.38 million for FY 20 …
Most successful year ever: Weng Fine Art AG increases pre-tax profits by 112% to EUR 2.38 million for FY 2012/2013
- Turnover grew by almost 20% to EUR 7.75 million despite challenging market environment
- Gross margin remains at high levels
- Significant increase in average price underscores successful entry into higher-end segments of the market
- Expansion of the company into an integrated art business is moving forward
Based on preliminary, unaudited figures Weng…
Opening the eyes to the world
The new DVD "Books without Words" by mime actor Carlos Martínez revolves around reading, writing and literature
They tell stories. They are full of images. They are fun and make you laugh. They make you think and stimulate the imagination. They can comfort you, give you confidence and they caress the soul. The stage pieces of Spanish mime actor Carlos Martínez are like "books without words", they speak, sometimes profoundly, other…
German photographer Christian Zehe initiates anti-bullying photo project
It is estimated, that on German schools there are 500.000 bullying assaults, daily. Some victims are harassed several times each day. It is also assumed that there is at least one bullying victim in each class. These numbers are frightening and make it very clear, that bullying is an important and current issue.
Fashion and advertising photographer Christian Zehe, who is specialized in kids photography, and also takes part…
Tirgearr Publishing Announces Release of Collaborative Novel by Authors Who Have …
Tirgearr Publishing announces the debut novel, No Gentleman Is He, by Carley Bauer and Lynette Willows. This novel is unusual in that the authors have never met, both living in separate countries: Bauer in Delaware, America, and Willows in Alberta, Canada. Neither have met face to face, but have been collaborating on writing for five years, having met in an online writers group.
Adding to the digital collaboration is that the…
Journey in the Universe - Thomas Maes at ART MONACO 2013
The Art Monaco 2013 presents the art world’s limitless range featuring exhibitors who appreciate the past, embrace the present and forecast the future. The art fair, taking place at Grimaldi Forum Monaco, April, 25-28, showcases the highest caliber galleries and emerging artists, exceptional programming, charity auction and special exhibitions.
Situated in the Espace Diaghilev Hall, the visitors have an easy access through the esplanade Princesse Grace, just between the Japanese…
Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein Releases Part Two Of New Romance Book, 'Next Year in …
Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein has released 'Next Year In Jerusalem Part Two: Around Every Corner Mystery & Romance in the Holy Land'. The new romance novel is the second in the 'Jerusalem Trilogy'.
Dr. Holstein is a very successful author across many genres. The human spirit, with its capacity for survival, growth and joy, has always been a subject of interest for Dr. Holstein. Now, taking her interest in romance…
Brian Lee Weakland wins Best Screenplay at Winter Film Awards 2013 Independent F …
Winter Film Awards is pleased to announce that "Last Waltz of Vienna", written by Brian Lee Weakland, has won Best Screenplay at the WFA 2013 Independent Film Festival, held February 28-March 2 2013 in New York City.
Winter Film Awards received over 100 screenplays submissions for the 2013 festival. Each was judged by a team of five industry professionals with wildly divergent interests, and four standouts were chosen as finalists.…
Congratulations to the Winter Film Awards 2013 Independent Film Festival Winners
14 outstanding winners honored in Awards Ceremony on March 2 2013
The Second Annual Winter Film Awards Independent Film Festival kicked off Thursday, February 28 2013 with three full days of screenings and after-parties. This year's event offered something for everyone, highlighting the dynamic range of talent and storytelling capabilities the independent filmmaking community has to offer. Among the 58 films selected for screening was a diverse mixture of…
"Beyond The Grave" wins Best Horror Feature Film at Winter Film Awards 2013 Inde …
Winter Film Awards is pleased to announce that "Beyond The Grave", directed by Davi de Oliveira Pinheiro, has won Best Horror Feature Film at the WFA 2013 Independent Film Festival, held February 28-March 2 2013 in New York City.
Producer Isidoro B. Guggiana says "To receive such a prize is really inspirational. Doing films with a micro-budget is a really difficult and sometimes tiring task and to be recognized among our…
"Versailles '73: American Runway Revolution" wins Best Documentary at Winter Fil …
Winter Film Awards is pleased to announce that "Versailles '73: American Runway Revolution", directed by Deborah Riley Draper, has won Best Documentary at the WFA 2013 Independent Film Festival, held February 28-March 2 2013 in New York City.
Not many moments in life change the course of history; break the mold; shatter the status quo and usher in a paradigm shift. But on a chilly night in November 1973, such a…
"QWERTY" wins Best Picture and Best Actress at Winter Film Awards 2013 Independe …
Winter Film Awards is pleased to announce that "QWERTY", directed by Bill Sebastian, has won Best Picture and lead actress Dana Pupkin was awarded Best Actress at the WFA 2013 Independent Film Festival, held February 28-March 2 2013 in New York City.
“QWERTY” is the heartwarming tale of introverted word-nerd Zoe and her newfound love Marty as she attempts to become the 2nd ever female National ScrabbleTM Champion.
Before introverted…
Blanche Wiesen Cook Presents Eleanor Roosevelt and the Promise of Human Rights
Educator, historian, activist, Blanche Wiesen Cook, Ph.D., known for her biography of Eleanor Roosevelt, will speak on “Eleanor Roosevelt and the Promise of Human Rights,” at Adelphi University on Monday, March 18, 2013 at 12:00 p.m. in Adelphi's Ruth S. Harley University Center, Room 313, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY. The event is free and open to the public.
Her widely acclaimed biography, Eleanor Roosevelt: Volume 1 (Viking…
