Press Releases by Category Arts & Culture
Red Bull Batalla de los Gallos Returns to Find the World’s Best Spanish Speaking …
One of the most original freestyle rap battles in the world –Red Bull Batalla de los Gallos—will host U.S. qualifying competitions in New York this September to definitively crown the country’s best Latin freestyle MC. Anyone interested in registering for the battle should log on to http://www.perrealo.com/batalla/.
Last year’s competition brought down the house. Nearly 100 emcees registered for the battle but only one would walk away with the…
Of Genies in Bottles and White Rabbits
Berlin, 28 August 2007 (kk) - Green toadstools, blue girls, genies in bottles and white rabbits are motifs that occur in the work of Lambert Maria Wintersberger. Until 10 October, Ketterer Kunst are showing about 20 works by the Munich artist, who was exhibiting alongside Gerhard Richter as early as the 1960s, in the Berlin-Charlottenburg showrooms. Both the Berlin Nationalgalerie and the Düsseldorf Kunstmuseum own works of Wintersberger\'s.
Lambert Maria Wintersberger…
Sorrow dumplings mutate to maintenance artists
Black as the spring color was officially confirmed by the holiday company with the Cologne A Cappella group. At the beginning of this celebration the tendency was very good, all preparations ran smoothly and it was sizzling, tapped and the music aligned. With which none of the guests had counted, were three black dressed gentlemen, who entered the premises at this time. They take effect respectablly and purposefully and mixed…
Simpsons Sound Alike Challenge Finalists Announced at Voices.com
Toronto, Canada, August 28 – After reviewing an influx of Simpsons sound alike impressions, the team at Voices.com has narrowed the contestants down to 15 voice actors representing five of the most beloved Simpsons characters in history, including Homer Simpson, Marge Simpson, Bart Simpson, Lisa Simpson and Krusty the Clown.
The finalists in the category of Best Homer Simpson Impression include:
David Medford
Brad Venable
Philip Weber
The finalists in the category for Best Marge…
OLIVER ROSS – Hard Edge Hippie Brain, 7.Sept.-12.Okt.2007, Vernissage Fr.07.Sept …
After this summer of artistic mega events and worst case senarios, at a time, when in Venice the parties of the Biennal became more important than the exhibitons, when the curators of Documenta 12 cheerfully celebrated the “art of failure” and the critics reported that contemporary art has been completely swallowed by the mainstream and therefore lost its avantgarde edge, Oliver Ross steps forward to prove us all…
LazyMovie - Tapping the Digital Film Restoration Industry
Jane Kirk has done it again. After successfully establishing LazyMovie, a service provider of rotoscoping and chroma keying, she is now once again penetrating another industry with a new outsourcing solution up her sleeve.
She calls it, with a smirk I might add, ’The Other LazyMovie’; a new service niche dedicated to answer the expensive needs of the film restoration industry.
LazyMovie: digital film restoration - is…
Gail Z. Martin Posts Book Video for The Summoner
Gail Z. Martin, author of The Chronicles of the Necromancer fantasy adventure series, posted a new book video online at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BaaGqiXqiE for The Summoner and The Blood King.
The :30 video provides an enticing peek at Martin’s fantasy series in a format that can be easily shared, downloaded or posted on readers’ sites or social network pages. Book videos, similar to movie trailers, have become an increasingly popular way to entice…
Terranova Editores lanza nueva novela del escritor y periodista cubano Amir Vall …
“Soy un escritor cubano: esa es mi cruz. Cada ser sobre la tierra carga su cruz personal e intransferible, con idéntica cuota de amor y agonía, desde que nos hizo Dios o el gran estallido... Mis personajes gravitan sobre esa Cuba como fantasmas. Como Cuba, también me habitan, seducen, esclavizan; dictan las historias que otros locos disfrutan o padecen en mis libros”, comenta el escritor Amir Valle, autor de la…
31 Inc.’s Market Place & Gallery Lists Impressionist William Horton, Friend of M …
“Village Poplars at the River Bank”, a painting by Landscape Artist, William Horton, friend of Claude Monet, Edgar Degas and other Impressionists of the period, has found its way into the 31 Inc.’s Marketplace Gallery and is currently available for sale. (www.31corp.com)
With a palette rich in color, Daryle S. Lambert, President of 31 Inc., states that Horton’s palette on this particular piece is the best he has seen. …
Travel Italy Guide Video Fall 2007-Travel Italy Internet TV Arezzo Gold,Venice F …
(ROME, ITALY) Italian Broadcasting Company announced today the Internet video release of Italy Travel Guide September 2007-Arezzo Gold Festival, Venice Film Festival, and White Night Rome, available anytime on demand so travelers have up to date information and guide to Fall travel to Italy.
Italian Broadcasting Company Internet television Italian telly and broadband travel television telly network travels to Italy to produce video guide to traveling Italy September 2007 Venice Film…
Current and upcoming programming on VernissageTV art tv
August 24, 2007 - Besides the "Grand Tour" events, Venice Biennale, Documenta and Sculpture Projects, there are plenty of very interesting art and design exhibitions. While our coverage of the Venice Biennale is still going on with new episodes coming soon, we covered the following events:
>> Who's Afraid of Red, Yellow and Blue? Positions of Color Field Painting at Kunsthalle Baden-Baden, Germany.
>> Timothy Tompkins, Allie Bogle, Shana Lutker, Justin Beal…
Jackie Sleper participates at OPEN 2007 International Exhibition of Sculptures a …
Venice - Jackie Sleper’s work, Modestia, a large scale horse on a bed of roses, will be on view in the park of the Hotel Des Bains, on the Venice Lido, during the 10th edition of OPEN. OPEN was created by Paolo De Grandis and in this year’s edition he has involved important curators such as Achille Bonito Oliva, Alanna Heiss, Chang Tsong-zung and Vincenzo Sanfo.
The open-air exhibition spaces…
Bedford Photographer offers a new experience with ‘Essence Photography’
This summer sees the launch of Essence Photography. Specialising in on-location lifestyle photography and photographic artwork for individuals and businesses, owner Michelle Payne-Gale creates portraits, promotional images and contemporary art, as well as recording special events.
Establishing Essence in 2005, Bedford-based photographer Michelle focuses on informal, non-staged portraits, and capturing images of local scenes.
“I like to capture a moment - no stiff poses, set-ups or forced smiles. I love…
San Diego Museum of Man Announces Expansive Lecture Series
In conjunction with our new exhibit Journey to the Copper Age: Archaeology in the Holy Land the museum has invited scholars from around the world to present their most recent work on the early civilizations of the Southern Levant. Also, enjoy an expert led tour of the Copper Age exhibit following the lecture.
Sunday, September 23, 2007
The Rise of Desert Cult: The Sacred Precinct at Ramat Saharonim, Central Negev
Steve Rosen, Ph.D.
Lecture…
Introducing a new music publisher
Introducing Snowdrop Publishing, a new organisation publishing the music of graduate and fellow of Trinity College of Music, Roger Leaver. The music is written for various instruments and piano accompaniment. Some of it is written with a view to offer a healing quality to the listener.
Snowdrop Publishing acts as printer and distributor of the music.
The music can be found on www.snowdrop-publishing.co.uk and is also listenable in full on Classic FM…
This is the last call for the 1st Annual Architecture & Design Competition in Se …
On 1 September 2007, the acceptance of entries ends for the 1st Annual Architecture & Design Competition in Second Life. An international jury will choose the most innovative projects at the Ars Electronica Festival in Linz, Austria on 8 September 2007 from 2pm to 8pm. The jury will be public at the Architekturforum Linz, and it will be shown live on Second Life.
Jury members will include Pascal Schöning and Shumon…
"Benny Needs a Banana" Fund Raising Auction Helps Sock Monkey Shelter Computer F …
Vintage Sock Monkeys Auction Themselves to Help Friend Buy New Computer
Original props, wardrobe and other rare collectibles from the book Sock Monkey Dreams are among the items being auctioned by the Red Heel Monkey Shelter, on eBay, through August 28, 2007. Vintage handmade sock monkeys – each with its own character trading card, original art, specially signed books and limited edition prints are also part of the fundraising effort to…
Segami Images wins Gold Medallion Award
Mr. Andrew Chan of Segami Images has been awarded the prestigious Gold Medallion by the AGWPJA (Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association). Other winners can be seen at http://www.agwpja.com/search_results.php?query=Singapore
The international multi-award conferred by AGWPJA further boosts Mr. Chan's credentials as one of the leading wedding photographers in Singapore.
The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association [AG]WPJA is a group of international wedding photojournalists, who capture unscripted wedding…
SECOND ANNUAL INDIAN ELECTRONICA FESTIVAL IN LONDON ENGLAND ON AUGUST 25TH
The second of 5 Festival Installments through the year: Toronto, London UK, NYC, New Delhi and Mumbai, India
LIVE performances by 10 international audio collectives, disc-jockeys and visual artists
World Premiere performance of new material by Dr Das with Nilz and Sir Ramjac
UK debut release of new 2-disc compilation CD: Indian Electronica vol. 001
Toronto, Ontario Canada August 13th, 2007 – Cutting-edge South Asian-flavoured electronic music hits international stages: the 2007 series of…
Elaine Clark Instructs Voice Talents on Acting In the White Spaces
Toronto, Canada, August 15 – Elaine Clark, voice over instructor and author of the book “There’s Money Where Your Mouth Is”, is this week’s guest lecturer on the popular Voice Over Experts Podcast, http://podcasts.voices.com/ , the most listened to educational podcast for beginner and professional voice actors. Elaine Clark is the owner of VOICE ONE in San Francisco, a voice over school that offers a variety of courses throughout…
"The girl with nine toes" new book by Ray Wilkins
John Macmilan, the Prime Minister of Australia is caught between the past and the present.
Because of extreme work stress and his diplomatic obligations he loses contact to his true life.
He meets the girl with nine toes, who teaches him how to become more in contact with his feelings and emotions. John then goes through, the “challenges of a dreamtime”, that take place in the Australian bush, to find himself once…
Agora Gallery Presents a Collective Exhibition
Masters of the Imagination: The Latin American Fine Art Exhibition; Natural Expressions; Pathway to Perception; Subjective Reality.
Date: September 4 – September 25, 2007
Reception: Thursday, September 6, 2007 6-8 PM
Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 11 AM – 6 PM
Location: 530 W. 25th St. in Chelsea, NY 10001
Masters of the Imagination: The Latin American Fine Art Exhibition
Featured Artists: Daniel Horacio Aguirre, Leo Brizola, Alejandro Chelotti, Carolina de Panfilis, C. Drummond, Juan…
Unsigned The Magazine (UTM) Announces Print Launch Party
Dallas, TX – Dubbed “The Magazine for Independents”, UnsignedTheMagazine.com online publication for independents artists across multiple mediums and genres is making their print debut Aug 30th in Dallas, TX.
“Delivering UTM online has allowed us to measure traffic and analyze what our readers want. Results have proven that our audience is interested in our reviews, features and other content elements. Just as important, the online product has attracted industry leaders who…
Nick Cannon Hosts Seminar for At-Risk Youth at Hip Hop Leadership Conference
Non- Profit Organization, 1600 Avenue will host its annual Hip Hop Leadership Conference on the UCLA campus. This three day conference supported by several industry taste makers and celebrities will also include a seminar hosted by Nick Cannon which will educate kids about the do’s and don’t of artist management.
\"There are a lot of synergies between Stop Hating and Hip Hop Leaders. We are working together because…
EDGES OF SEVEN launches new CD “Born Again Hard”
Vancouver, BC (Aug 10, 2007) – Edges of Seven launches their new CD “Born Again Hard” with a release party at Cheers Nightclub in Delta BC on August 23, 2007.
A stellar fusion of Industrial and modern rock/metal is the basis of the Edges of Seven sound. Think Trent Reznor arm wrestling James Hetfield, with Rob Zombie as referee.
Edges of Seven began in March of 2000 as the solo project of…
Revealed: The portrait of Diana that helped Elton John deal with his grief
A Los Angeles artist gave Elton John a painting he\'d done of Princess Diana, helping the rock star deal with his sense of loss.
Everywhere around the world - those few people who were admitted to Sir Elton John\'s private dressing room saw her. Ted Oliver, writing in Britain\'s Mirror newspaper (5/29/98) described her as \"wearing a deep v-necked black dress and looking at her most beautiful and relaxed\".
A member…
new product in the portfolio of Neuerpuls: the "Kulturträger"
Neuerpuls will launch a new product in October/ November 2007. The major aim of Neuerpuls is to create a product which represents Stuttgart’s artists and creates a younger and more interesting image of culture for the city of Stuttgart: the product “Kulturträger”.
The “Kulturträger” itself:
The “Kulturträger” consists of four components which will be offered all together in a stylish package to the consumer:
1. Audio CD
2. Magazine
3. Culture Extra
4. Arm bracelet
Audio CD:
In…
Porter Garden Telescope Reborn
Telescopes of Vermont Recreates a Garden Design Masterpiece -
(Norwich, VT) – This summer Telescopes of Vermont commences production of the Porter Garden Telescope, a powerful scientific instrument and stunning bronze sculpture, lost to obscurity since its original release in the early 1920s. The original telescope is a highly elusive and coveted artifact and only a few are known to exist today, one of which is in the Smithsonian Institute.…
Julie Harris Photography hires identity and design firm
Nationally renowned wedding photojournalist, Julie Harris, signed an agreement this week with Treble Red Media of Denver, Colorado for branding, identity and website design work. The engagement will focus on renovating the Julie Harris Photography brand to reflect a more elegant, sophisticated and high-end commercial identity. The engagement will include the development of a new logo, the creation of a Flash and HTML website and a variety of print marketing…
new book by 19 year old poet and motivational speaker, Elizabeth Torres
"Because the Flame is Alive" new book by 19 year old poet and motivational speaker, Elizabeth Torres.
Winner of the "Live Your Life" Contest by American Eagle Outfitters.
Kean University Student Elizabeth Torres, resident of Roselle Park, NJ, launches her bilingual book "Because the Flame is Alive". A collection of poetry written and translated by herself, as well as the narration of her life as a motivational speaker who has dedicated…
Community website Wordsy.com opens gates
Wordsy.com is social site aimed at ‘book-crowd’
Amsterdam – today the community website Wordsy.com has reached a new stage in its development, as it is now seeking to broaden its user base. “We we believe our current technology has enough features to be of interest to our intended users: people who love books and reading”, says Wordsy.com managing director Hans Dekker.
Wordsy.com is a hub for people who like books and reading…
Streamdays.com Gears up for a Military Invasion
The highly anticipated Edinburgh Military Tattoo gets underway this weekend. All 208,848 tickets have been sold in record time. With military bands expected from across the globe, it surely will be a spectacular event. An estimated TV audience of 100 million is expected to watch the event and Streamdays.com hope that some viewers will tune into their live webcam for a taste of the action.
As part of the three…
DEBUT CD COMPILATION RELEASE FROM INDIAN ELECTRONICA RECORDS AVAILABLE
Featuring 28 tracks on 2 compact discs running a total of 2hrs and 26min
A unique 2-disc compilation featuring independant and established artists from Canada, the USA, UK, France, Switzerland and India
Includes 'Satyagraha' - an exclusive new track by DJ Spooky & Talvin Singh
2 CDs for different moods: disc A is downtempo and relaxing, disc B is uptempo
Toronto, Ontario Canada, July 30th, 2007 - This, the debut…
Not another Landscape Show
Rails End Gallery & Arts Centre has a very special evening in store on Saturday August 18. It begins with the screening of award winning documentary called: MANUAFACTURED LANDSCAPES 7 pm at Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion followed by an After Party at the Gallery surrounded by work by local artist, E.G. Blundell.
The feature film is about the work of prominent Canadian artist, Edward Burtynsky and follows the photographer’s…
YOGANANTH ANDIAPPAN - Yoga from the heart
Yogananth Andiappan is pleased to announce the launch of his first coffee table book Yoga from the heart with a press luncheon in the Tandoor Indian Restaurant followed by Photo Exhibition at Fringe Gallery , of Stunning, beautifully photographed images of yoga asanas (postures) from Yogananth Andiappan’s coffee-table book “Yoga from the Heart”
Date: From: Friday, August 03, 2007 - to Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Venue: Fringe Gallery, No. 2. Lower…
Publisher Sponsors Drive to Support Operation Backpack
Speculative fiction and game publisher Bards and Sages announced that the company has pledged to use 50% of its profits between July 25th and August 20th to help purchase supplies in support of Operation Backpack.
Operation Backpack is a program launched by Volunteers of America to help provide homeless children and children at risk with much needed school supplies.
\"Every year, tens of thousands of homeless children start the school…
After Thirteen Years, 'First Gay Latin Star' Returns To Fire Island
July 25, 2007 - New York, N.Y. - What do Sappho, Michelangelo, Oscar, Gertrude, Sylvia and Ellen all have in common? They\'re all coming to Cherry Grove - at the same time! Vicarious Productions is proud to announce the Fire Island debut performance of ICONS: The Lesbian and Gay History of the World, Vol. 1, a solo musical written and performed by nationally-acclaimed solo theatre artist Jade Esteban Estrada (2005…
Now Send Rakhi Gifts Online with Gifts All India
Ahmedabad, India, July 25 2007: Festival of Raksha Bandhan celebrates the bond of love between brother and sister in the most beautiful and traditional style. The festival is held in high respect by brothers and sisters across India and across the world in Indian community, as on this day they renew the bond of love and affection between them. Sister ties Rakhi on her brother\'s wrist and the brother pledges…
B2K Rapper Lil Fizz: Solo EP Digital Success Story
Los Angeles- His “Pay Day” finally arrived! Hip-Hop and R&B superstar Lil Fizz of the multi-platinum group B2K conquered the internet music community with the release of his first solo EP “Pay Day”.
Available exclusively through digital download, “Pay Day” transformed into an instant hit on Itunes.com, landing Lil Fizz the #5 position on the download giant’s Hip Hop and Rap chart. Despite a two year break from the music…
Kaminski Auctions Maritime Auction Sets Sail - Saturday, August 11, 2007
Kaminski Auctions, one of Massachusetts’ premier antiques and fine art auction houses, announces their August 11 Maritime Auction. This exciting auction features a vast array of maritime antiques and a spectacular collection of vintage ship models. The auction takes place under the large tent at Kaminski Auctions on Saturday, August 11 commencing at 10:30 AM with previews on Friday from 10 AM - 6 PM and Saturday from…
Diverse Tresures Make Their Mark At Kaminski Auction
Kaminski Auction’s Fine Summer Estate Auction held on July 14, 2007, attracted collectors from across the region to bid on a diverse array of consignments. The auction, held under the tent at Kaminski Auctions in Beverly, Massachusetts, showcased an eclectic mix of antiques, fine art and garden sculpture. Bidders arrived in droves to participate in this exciting outdoor auction and were rewarded with ideal weather and a collection…
Beyond The Void hit Studio for album number 3
Munich\'s dark rockers Beyond The Void enter studio this week to record their 3rd album. Lately, the band has drawn attention to themselves by being the 1st german band to tour in Second Life. Furthermore, they supported bands like Leaves Eyes, Xandria, Anathema, The Cruxshadows and Lacrimas Profundere (for which Beyond The Void singer Daniel helped out as substitute singer on e.g. the Crematory tour). This Friday drum recordings start…
Image Processing at the Kassel documenta
How Machine Vision Enters the Temple of Modern Art
The documenta (Kassel, Germany) is considered as the most important event in modern art throughout the world. Only handpicked artists receive the honor to exhibit at this place. One of them uses the machine vision software HALCON to bring his exciting installations into life.
With his artwork „Deep Play“, Harun Farocki, Czech artist living in Berlin, analyzes the soccer world championship final 2006…
SABRINA SLOAN SUPPORTS HURRICANE KATRINA VICTIMS WITH BROADWAY BENEFIT CONCERT S …
SANTA ANA, CA (July 20, 2007)— Since the sixth season of American Idol, Sabrina Sloan has been using her newfound fame to do as much good as possible. She has continually supported numerous charities and philanthropic causes and she’s not stopping now. In efforts to renew awareness and assist the victims of Hurricane Katrina, Sloan is set to appear at the Calvary Church of Santa Ana on July 21, 2007.…
FB03 and The 400 - The Finale of Rothkamm's Machine Trilogy Launches as an Origi …
FB03 - a futuristic electronic concept album generated by Rothkamm (Frank Holger) through a mathematical black box on the verge of sleep - is distributed with 18th century methods as a major art event.
New York – For 4 years the conceptual artist and composer Rothkamm (Frank Holger) has researched the whereabouts of what he considered Very Important People, based on the original assumptions of early colonial history and assembled…
Antes, Indiana, Uecker - all for less than € 1 000
19 July ’07 (aabykk) - From Gnomes through Classic Love to Flying Dragons, anything goes at the Live Online Auction Art of the 19th Century, Modern Art and Post War to be held by art.auctions by Ketterer Kunst. On 4 August 2007, the above exciting works and more by internationally acclaimed artists will be sold from 4 pm Central European Summer Time - and reasonably priced, too. Nearly…
AUTHOR FEATHER SCHWARTZ FOSTER TO DISCUSS NEW CHILDREN’S BOOK AT DUNELLEN LIBRAR …
Dunellen, NJ – The Dunellen Library will feature a talk and book signing by area resident Feather Schwartz Foster. “T: An Auto-Biography,” is a new children’s book, published by Red Engine Press, aimed at eight to thirteen-year-old (or grades 3-8). The event takes place on Wednesday, August 1, at 6:30, at the Dunellen Library, New Market Street, Dunellen. It is free and open to the…
Agora Gallery to Donate Exhibition Proceeds to UNICEF
Award winning fine art with an international flavor is set to be celebrated at Agora Gallery with the opening of the Chelsea International Fine Art Exhibition. This prestigious and eye opening exhibition will be on display from August 11th through August 31st, 2007.
The Chelsea International Fine Art Exhibition represents not just artists, but the countries and communities they hail from, each piece reflecting a little of humanity\'s many faceted…
Florida Event Businesses and Professionals Named Finalists for the 2007 Event So …
MIAMI, July 18, 2007— Florida event industry professionals and organizations have taken the prestigious 2007 Event Solutions Spotlight Awards by storm. The national awards are given annually to the best players in the special event industry by Event Solutions event industry magazine, and winners are chosen by an online vote. Of the 105 finalists from around the world, 27 are from Florida (see list below).
Winners will be announced at…
Call for Experience Sharing - Internet portal for concert tickets plans new cate …
Dublin, Ireland, July 16, 2007 – To add a personal note to their pages, the makers of the electronic concert goers’ guide to the ticket market concert-tickets-deals.com plan to add a new category to its range of offers. Therefore, the makers invite music lovers to share their concert experiences with other visitors of the site. Provided the feedback on this invitation bears a sufficient variety, the makers publish the best…
