PRWeb: Art and Entertainment http://www.prweb.com Latest news releases for Art and Entertainment from PRWeb en PRWeb Distribution Newswire http://www.prweb.com/images_v4/prw_logo.jpg http://www.prweb.com 163 51 xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com 30 Rising Stars at the 2008 Democratic National Convention http://www.prweb.com/releases/democratic_national/convention/prweb1280184.htm As Denver hosted the Democratic National Convention, the "Mile-High City" is still abuzz about hosting the next generation of politicians in its high-profile speeches, time slots and possibly a future President of the United States. (PRWeb Sep 7, 2008)

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]]> $url Solo Horton Industrial Brushes Releases New Product Catalog http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1282144.htm New catalog features more than 100 different categories of industrial brushes from Solo Horton Brushes, an industry leader since 1920. (PRWeb Sep 7, 2008)

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]]> $url Moojoo Ken and Fashion Fights Poverty Have Fallen for LA Clothing Designer, Mae http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1298004.htm When the DC Fashion Design House, Moojoo Ken fell for Mae, it was only a matter of time before the power of her poetic and unassuming methods would be recognized by others. Mae's dreamy nostalgia pieces have quickly attracted a following and now she has been invited to strut her clothing line on the Fashion Fights Poverty runway in September 2008. (PRWeb Sep 7, 2008)

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]]> $url The Funk Brothers, Allen Toussaint, Ernie Hudson and Harold Lilly to be Honored at the 19th Annual Heroes and Legends Awards http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1294924.htm A World Legacy Theme to Celebrate 50 Years of Historical Moments (PRWeb Sep 7, 2008)

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]]> $url 888poker's New Weekly $100,000 Deep Stack Challenge Starts this Sunday http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1287344.htm The new tournament runs every Sunday at 19:00 GMT with a $200+20 buy-in and $100,000 guaranteed prize pool. (PRWeb Sep 6, 2008)

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]]> $url The New York International Independent Film And Video Festival Announces The Dates For Its Fall Film Showcase http://www.prweb.com/releases/New_York/Independent_Film/prweb1289354.htm New Yorkers in need of an indie film fix will be happy to hear that The New York International Independent Film and Video Festival (NYIIFVF) has announced their slate of films, parties, and red carpet premieres. NYIIFVF runs from September 18 - 25 in Manhattan and will showcase a diverse range of features, shorts, documentaries and animations from all over the globe. The opening night kick-off party takes place at the new 1930's themed Hollywood club, Mansion (530 W28th Street) on Sep 18th from 6-10pm. Film screenings begin Sep 19 on 2 screens at City Cinemas Village East (181 2nd Avenue at 12th Street). Legendary actor entertainer Dick Van Dyke is among the high profile names confirmed to attend the eight-day film extravaganza. (PRWeb Sep 6, 2008)

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]]> $url Worldwide One-Stop of Music, Movies and Games, Super D, Expands the Sales Team and Names Pip Smith Import Sales Manager http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1291084.htm Super D, the fastest growing entertainment media wholesaler in the world and the home of SDID, the winner of this year's NARM Small Distributor of the Year award, today introduced Pip Smith as the Sales Manager of Imports. The new position will focus on driving sales of all audio and video import products, via traditional retail outlets, digital distribution and direct to consumer. (PRWeb Sep 6, 2008)

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]]> $url American Baby Cover Contest Ends September 15, So Start Taking Pictures Now Of Your Child's "Moment of Discovery" http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1290374.htm Upload photos with captions of your child discovering something new; grand prize winner of baby photo contest to appear on December American Baby magazine cover. (PRWeb Sep 5, 2008)

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]]> $url Shining Brighter than Ever in its 25th Year, Gaylord Opryland's 'A Country Christmas' Brings Wonder and Memories - Beginning November 14 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1289394.htm For 25 years it has been hailed by many as a shining example of the best Christmas entertainment available. (PRWeb Sep 5, 2008)

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]]> $url Weight Watchers Invites America to Lose for Good™ http://www.prweb.com/releases/Weight_Watchers/Lose_for_Good/prweb1293474.htm Company lends a hand in the fight against hunger and obesity with inspiring charitable campaign (PRWeb Sep 5, 2008)

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]]> $url Peace Corps Group Answers Obama, McCain Calls for More National Service http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1294754.htm Bi-Partisan Campaign Aims to Expand Peace Corps; National Service Opportunities (PRWeb Sep 5, 2008)

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]]> $url Documentary on Marsden Hartley Makes World Premiere in Lewiston, Maine http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1291024.htm The Bates College Museum of Art and 217 Films announce the world premiere of the Marsden Hartley documentary "Visible Silence: Marsden Hartley, Painter and Poet." The Bates museum is home to the world's largest collection of Hartley artifacts, and "Visible Silence" features many pieces from this extensive archive. (PRWeb Sep 5, 2008)

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]]> $url SnagFilms Commemorates 9/11 with Online Film Retrospective, Featuring 7 Days In September : Will Stream Five Films Without Advertising http://www.prweb.com/releases/september/snagfilms/prweb1292454.htm SnagFilms, which brings the best nonfiction films to the web audience and promotes viral web distribution through virtual movie theater widgets, today announced its first annual September 11th Remembrance in Film, with a slate of five documentary films, featuring the critically acclaimed 7 Days in September. The films will be available in their entirety, without commercial interruption, at both www.snagfilms.com and www.indiewire.com between today and September 12th, 2008. (PRWeb Sep 5, 2008)

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]]> $url 'Shoots to Kill': New Flower Shop Mystery by Bestselling Author Kate Collins http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1147124.htm Not your average case of identity theft. (PRWeb Sep 5, 2008)

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]]> $url Stuff Dreams Are Made Of by award-winning novelist Don Bruns selected by IndieBound as Indie Next List Notable for October: http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1273234.htm Oceanview Publishing announces that "Stuff Dreams Are Made Of", by award-winning novelist Don Bruns, has been selected by IndieBound as an Indie Next List Notable for October. IndieBound (www.indiebound.org) rallies passionate readers around a celebration of independent stores and independent thinking. Books designated as Indie Next List Notables represent the hottest up and coming handsells as selected by booksellers and independent bookstores nationwide. (PRWeb Sep 5, 2008)

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]]> $url Opera and Its Characters: A Spectacularly Illustrated Witty Book Full of Historical Information and Performance History of Twenty Operas http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1283664.htm Opera and Its characters is a new book by Francis Keeping and Roberta Prada published by Vox Mentor LLC, a New York City boutique publisher founded in 2003. It is aimed at a broad audience from opera scholars to music lovers and those with little or no opera experience. (PRWeb Sep 5, 2008)

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]]> $url Indie Artist Michael James Breaks the Mold by Showcasing 2008 NACA Dates http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1284904.htm Singer/Songwriter Michael James is set to perform at the NACA Central and Northeast October 16th and November 6th showcases. (PRWeb Sep 5, 2008)

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]]> $url Laugh's Comedy Spot Selected for Mitch Hedberg's Comedy Central CD Release Party http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1293404.htm Laughs Comedy Spot in Kirkland, WA will be one of the select comedy clubs across the country to participate in the long awaited COMEDY CENTRAL CD release of comedian Mitch Hedberg's "Do You Believe in Gosh" CD set on COMEDY CENTRAL RECORDS on Tuesday, September 9th. Recorded two months prior to his death at 37, the album contains nearly 40 minutes of previously unreleased stand-up material. (PRWeb Sep 5, 2008)

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]]> $url NFL Facilities Turn to GuestAssist by qtags to Improve Fans' Game Day Experience http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1282604.htm GuestAssist by qtags - an instant customer communication tool for sports facilities, conference/convention centers and other venues that host large gatherings -- will be used by as many as 10 NFL stadia in the 2008 season to improve fans' game day experience. (PRWeb Sep 4, 2008)

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]]> $url Hudson Valley Vintners & Wineries Launch HudsonValleyWineCountry.org http://www.prweb.com/releases/hudsonvalley/winecountry/prweb1279924.htm As a result of a matching grant from the New York Wine & Grape Foundation through its Regional Branding Initiative, and spearheaded by collaborative energies of the Shawangunk Wine Trail (Ulster and Orange Counties) and Dutchess Wine Trail (Dutchess County), HudsonValleyWineCountry.org seeks to bring recognition to the region which is the oldest wine region in America by using the tag line "The Roots of American Wine." (PRWeb Sep 4, 2008)

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]]> $url WV Division of Tourism Offers Fall Travel Ideas http://www.prweb.com/releases/WV_Division_of_Tourism/Fall_Travel_Ideas/prweb1282924.htm As the summer heat fades away and is replaced with the fresh possibilities of fall, the West Virginia Division of Tourism offers travel ideas to highlight the best of the upcoming season. (PRWeb Sep 4, 2008)

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]]> $url SwaggMedia Hosts Pre-VMA Bash with NeYo; Celebrating 25th VMA's and NeYo's VMA Nomination http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1284344.htm SwaggMedia makes its mark in entertainment. (PRWeb Sep 4, 2008)

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]]> $url Discover New Party Planning Ideas at FineLiving.com http://www.prweb.com/releases/FineLivingNetwork/PartyIdeas/prweb1278724.htm No matter the celebration, FineLiving.com has a plethora of party-planning ideas at your disposal. Whether you're planning a birthday bash or a retirement revelry, steal some inspiration from the party pros at FineLiving.com. (PRWeb Sep 4, 2008)

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]]> $url Lynyrd Skynyrd will Play on Hilton Head Island http://www.prweb.com/releases/resortquest-hilton-head/Lynyrd-Skynyrd/prweb1279034.htm ResortQuest Hilton Head Island, the premier vacation rental company on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, welcomes the rock legend Lynyrd Skynyrd this September 14th, for a Southern rock concert under the stars. (PRWeb Sep 4, 2008)

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]]> $url Canadian-Commissioned Secrets of the Dinosaur Mummy Reveals Most Intact Dinosaur Remains Ever Found - Discovery Channel Broadcast Event Sept. 14 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1282094.htm Leonardo was found in Montana almost fully intact, with 90 per cent of his body covered in skin. We even know what he ate for his last meal. But what makes this discovery so impressive? "Leonardo" is a 77 million year-old dinosaur - and what he reveals about his life and death is undeniably one of the most captivating cold cases of all time. (PRWeb Sep 4, 2008)

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]]> $url ADDING MULTIMEDIA USAA Aligns the Stars to Salute the Troops on ABC, Sunday, September 7 9/8c http://www.prweb.com/releases/troops/september/prweb1282664.htm A diverse cross-section of America’s most popular performers and entertainers – including Toby Keith, Janet Jackson, ZZ Top, Jessica Simpson, Snoop Dogg and others – are coming together on the same stage for one night only at an all-star salute to the nation’s military men and women. (PRWeb Sep 4, 2008)

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]]> $url Park West Gallery Introduces Enhanced Customer Satisfaction Guarantee http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1286144.htm Park West Gallery®, entering its 40th year in business, today announced an enhanced customer satisfaction guarantee. (PRWeb Sep 4, 2008)

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]]> $url Attention Fantasy Football Widows: Celebrifantasy Puts the "Fan" into Fantasy Sports for Women http://www.prweb.com/releases/celebrifantasy/celebrity/prweb1287994.htm Attention Football Widows: stop complaining about losing your men to their fantasy sports addictions and start a celebrity league of your own! (PRWeb Sep 4, 2008)

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]]> $url Travelocity's Roaming Gnome Vies for Top Honor in 2008 Madison Avenue Advertising Walk of Fame http://www.prweb.com/releases/Travelocity/McKinney/prweb1288704.htm Since 2004 the Roaming Gnome, creation of Travelocity's advertising agency McKinney, has traveled the world as the online travel leader's "spokesgnome." (PRWeb Sep 4, 2008)

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]]> $url Def Leppard Rocks Detroit & Joe Louis Arena with "ROCKZIMITY" http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1277234.htm Ace Marketing & Promotions Inc. announce campaign results of their "ROCKZIMITY MARKETING" launch with Def Leppard at Joe Louis Arena on Aug 23, two lucky fans won a trip to the Sparkle Lounge. (PRWeb Sep 4, 2008)

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]]> $url InventHelp® Client Invents "Slot/ATM Machine" -- An Invention That Could Simplify and Enhance Gambling Experience http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1276314.htm InventHelp® is attempting to submit the invention to companies for review. (PRWeb Sep 4, 2008)

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]]> $url AMR Management Services Appoints Director and Manager http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1276394.htm AMR Management Services (AMR), a full-service association management company, is pleased to announce the following new staff additions. (PRWeb Sep 4, 2008)

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]]> $url ** Goodie Bag at Dan's Papers http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1280764.htm Madison & Mulholland's final 2008 Hampton Jitney goodie bags available free at Dan's Papers. (PRWeb Sep 4, 2008)

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]]> $url Angel Orensanz, an Artist for the Human Rights http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1276814.htm At the occasion of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights 60th anniversary, Unesco recognizes the efforts and contribution of Spanish/American artist Angel Orensanz to defend the Human Rights all over the world. (PRWeb Sep 3, 2008)

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]]> $url What Price Presidency? http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1278644.htm How does the Office of the U.S. President fare as a financial asset for a President, after he finishes his term, for the rest of his life? How much will Barack Obama or John McCain stand to gain financially, directly and indirectly, if they're elected President? A newly launched financial asset management website, http://www.amuktrade.com, invites everybody to submit their responses. (PRWeb Sep 3, 2008)

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]]> $url Love Sparks Fly on Winster: New Social Gaming Community Fosters Romance http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1279484.htm Thousands of men and women are interacting and playing everyday at Winster.com, an online gaming community where players cooperate, rather than compete, to win prizes. Winster's cooperative, community-focused approach helps people live happier, healthier and more socially active lives. And now, it's even helping people find love! (PRWeb Sep 3, 2008)

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]]> $url That Baby DVD Rocks the ABC Kids Expo with Trade Show Debut http://www.prweb.com/releases/baby/gift/prweb1280484.htm The cool kids' alternative in baby DVDs and CDs continues its national rollout at the ABC Kids Expo in Las Vegas. The DVD and CD feature kid-friendly acoustic covers of songs written by Fleetwood Mac, Joni Mitchell, The Pretenders, Natalie Merchant, Paul Simon, and more. (PRWeb Sep 3, 2008)

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]]> $url Hollywood Honors the Crafts at The Hollywood Awards http://www.prweb.com/releases/Hollywood_Film_Festival/awards/prweb1280744.htm Film composer Danny Elfman, cinematographer Mandy Walker, editors Daniel P. Hanley and Mike Hill, production designer Sarah Greenwood, and costume designer Deborah Hopper to be feted at Hollywood Awards Gala (PRWeb Sep 3, 2008)

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]]> $url Beyond Landscape - Painting the Soul of the Landscape http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008JonasGerardFineArt/8BeyondLandscapeExhibit/prweb1257674.htm Come enjoy Jonas Gerard's 2nd annual landscape exhibition. Going deeper into the very soul of the land, he transforms his powerful yet delicate abstract force through unusual compositions of trees, mountains and lakes. His freedom of expression creates rhythm and movement that pulses in every colorful brush stroke. One's eyes and imagination cannot stop at what is seen. If it touches your heart, you can then go Beyond the Landscape.Opening reception Friday Oct. 10th from 5-7pm and performance painting Saturday Oct 11th at 2pm. (PRWeb Sep 3, 2008)

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]]> $url America Votes: Viewers to Determine Winner of GAC's First-Ever Nationwide Talent Competition http://www.prweb.com/releases/GAC/NextGACStar/prweb1278564.htm America: it's now your turn to let your voice be heard. Grueling rehearsals, heart-stopping performances and personal advice from country superstars may have led the six finalists to the last stop in the Great American Country (GAC) and Music Nation's Next GAC Star competition, but it is the American viewers who will crown the winner during two voting phases starting Wed., Sept. 3, through the last segment of the Sept. 10 finale. (PRWeb Sep 3, 2008)

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