Tag: entertainment
PBS SOCAL and OUR L.A. Present ‘Bridging the Divide: Tom Bradley and The Politics of Race’
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 5, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- "Bridging the Divide: Tom Bradley and the Politics of Race" reveals the life and legacy of the first African American mayor elected in a major American city, with an overwhelmingly white majority, and will be broadcast on PBS SoCal on Thursday, October 6 at 8:30 p.m., Our L.A. announced today. The encore presentation of the award-winning documentary is being released during another historic Los Angeles mayoral race occurring now. It is also available on PBS.org, and on PBS and World Channel's Saturday Playlist Initiative on race.
New Book, ‘Avoiding Swindlers’ by Al Rosen
TORONTO, Ontario, Oct. 5, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Business and Investing Book "Avoiding Swindlers" (ISBN: 978-0228881179) by Canadian author Al Rosen, is a book full of warnings based on true events. Investors lose multi-millions of dollars to financial tricksters. Many Americans and Canadians do not understand accounting loopholes that allow companies to speculatively and dishonestly inflate profits to obtain investments and loans they would not otherwise qualify for.
Memoir ‘Stigmatized: A Hero’s Journey’ Debunks Cannabis Myths, serves as an Inspiring look into one nurse’s experience of discovering her super power
BALTIMORE, Md., Sept. 29, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Founder of Cannabis Nursing Solutions, Nurse and Author Ashley Wynn-Grimes, RN, has announced the release of her new memoir, "Stigmatized: A hero's Journey" (ISBN: 978-1637903476). The book highlights the stereotypes surrounding medical cannabis for patients within the cannabis community.
The First Adaptation of the 12th Century Poem Widely Recognized as World Cultural Heritage in Literature
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 27, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A new animated film "The Knight in the Tiger's Skin" by Mirza Davitaia, of GI-Films, will be released in the Laemmle Theater on October 7, 2022. This is the first adaptation of the medieval poem by Shota Rustaveli.
An Innovative Approach to Bringing Historical Roots to Contemporary Art
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 27, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Over the past four decades, Kaloust Guedel has worked in diverse styles and techniques, constantly searching for the "perfect" resonance, ever aware that his search is an endless one. His next experiment was to combine a painting he had painted with a sculpture he didn't particularly like.
Thousands To Be Tattooed at 20th Annual Boston Tattoo Convention at Hynes Convention Center
BOSTON, Mass., Sept. 22, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Boston Tattoo Convention announces its 20th annual gathering in the heart of downtown Boston! The event will be held this weekend Friday September 23 - 25, 2022 at the Hynes Convention Center. Event highlights include live tattooing from top-tier tattoo artists, live music and performances, and the Miss Boston Ink beauty contest.
Opening Thurs., Sept. 15: ‘Veils’ The Musical Takes Center Stage Reminding Us of The Price Paid for The Freedoms Won and The Women Behind It All
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Sept. 12, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC) has teamed with Restoration Stage (Washington, D.C.) to bring the popular musical "Veils" to the Los Angeles area for a short run Thursday, September 15, and Friday, September 16 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, September 17 at 2 and 8 p.m. and Sunday, September 18 at 8 p.m. at the Nate Holden Performing Art Center in Los Angeles.
Paragon Insurance Holdings Announces Acquisition of Reel Media, Further Expanding Firm’s Reach into Global Specialty Marketplace
AVON, Conn., Sept. 1, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Paragon Insurance Holdings, LLC, in its continuing bid to diversify and expand into the global specialty markets, today announces the acquisition of Reel Media, LLC, a leading provider of insurance solutions for the broader entertainment and sports industries.
High Mountain Breezes (HMB Players) asks ‘Why Do We Love Music?’
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 31, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- High Mountain Breezes today announced the release of their first video "Why Do We Love Music?" The video is being released following the successful launch of their first album back in early 2022, "Daddy's Margarita Rose." The Record is now available on Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, You-Tube and many other major streaming services.
Healing addiction and illness through writing: ‘Silently Said’ by author Diana Lee
CUDWORTH, Saskatchewan, Aug. 31, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A harrowing story of painful illness and the damage alcoholism has on a family, "Silently Said: A Journey Through Illness and Addiction" (ISBN: 978-0228811848) is the first in the new "Silence" series by Diana Lee.
BHERC Presents Its First Health Matters Film Screening and Panel Focused on Mental Health During The 28th Annual African American Film Marketplace and S.E. Manly Short Film Showcase
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Aug. 25, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Black Hollywood Education Resource Center (BHERC) is proud to welcome an incredible lineup of Films, Filmmakers and Healthcare Professionals to the stage of speakers for our 28th Annual Film Festival and First Annual Health Conference: "SUPLLEMENTALLY": Mastering Mental and Brain Health After the Pandemic Across the Globe: Recovery, Healing, Hope, Reimage, taking place August 27, 2022, Cinemark 18 & XD, 6081 Center Drive, Los Angeles and virtually.
The Lowell Chamber Orchestra releases ‘Miniature Symphonies,’ a pandemic-defeating album
LOWELL, Mass., Aug. 22, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Lowell Chamber Orchestra announces the release of its second album, "Miniature Symphonies," a project started at the height of the pandemic, and designed to keep selected composers and musicians active at a time of insecurity in the performing arts.
Kauai Humane Society to be the Beneficiary of Children’s Sing-along Book Sales
LA JOLLA, Calif., Aug. 22, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Children's sing-along book author and vocalist Bridget Burton will donate $5 from every book bundle sale to the Kauai Humane Society (KHS), starting August 22, 2022. A special "give back" page on the book's website will keep track of purchases of "Annie Kai Lani Kai Lou: Kauai's Beloved Pup" (ISBN: 978-0996216050) hard cover print and companion digital version bundle.
New Children’s Book Embraces the Bond of Parents and Child Through Life and Death
WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 19, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With an aim to help families begin to heal after the terrible loss of a child, "ScootieToots and the Feathers From Heaven: A Family Healing Book" (ISBN: 978-0228866862) by Audri B. Cabness is a whimsical children's story with a powerful message that offers families an uplifting vantage point, at any point in their healing process, from which they are given the opportunity to begin to pivot from despair to serenity.
Comedians with Disabilities Act Announces Northern California Tour: Author and Comic Nina G Hosts Comedy Troupe with Four Shows
OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 18, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The producers and contributors of the Comedians with Disabilities Act are pleased to announce the upcoming tour of its wildly popular show in October 2022. The comedy troupe is the brainchild of the late comedian Michael O'Connell, who started the group in 2010, and was later joined by Steve Danner and Nina G not long after.
California Soul Food Cookout and Festival to Benefit Regional Charities
PLEASANTON, Calif., Aug. 15, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- This two-day California Soul Food Cookout and Festival is not only filled with food, fun and music, but purpose too. For 12 years running, this premier food and music event has grown to be a regional favorite. This year's festival will be held at the Alameda Fairgrounds on September 17 and 18, 2022 and will donate a portion of revenue to different charities in the Bay area who work to help the homeless and domestic violence victims.
The Lowell Chamber Orchestra announces its fourth season
LOWELL, Mass., Aug. 12, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Lowell Chamber Orchestra announces its fourth season, with five free concerts that look to entertain, educate, and enlighten Lowell audiences. All of the concerts are completely free, consistent with the LCO's mission to provide extraordinarily high level classical music performances and take down socio-economic barriers to access these concerts. (VIDEO)
New Memoir on Picasso Makes a Number of Extraordinary Claims
CHATEAUGUAY, Quebec, Aug. 12, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- It would appear that Picasso and his famous model, Marie-Thérèse Walter, both went to their graves during the seventies with a rather ominous secret on their conscience, according to Marc Poissant, author of the new memoir, "Picasso and Marie-Thérèse Walter: The Censored Story" (ISBN: 978-0228879718).
David Vass’ One Man Show ‘What Could Go Wrong?’ Plays Six Performances at IndyFringe in August
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Aug. 11, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 71-year-old gay elder David Vass, who participated in the birthing of the gay liberation movement from seedlings, performs his long-awaited one-man show, "What Could Go Wrong?" - a series of monologues based on over 70 diaries kept since Vass was seven years old, at IndyFringe.
Hit Psychology Book Gets Updated Edition
BOSTON, Mass., Aug. 10, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- "Calm & Sense: A Woman's Guide to Living Anxiety Free," the hit novel by psychologist Wendy Leeds (Calm Day Publishing, ISBN 978-0999901526), has an updated edition out with new updated studies and information. In honor of the new edition, there will be a limited time sale on the ebook version of the book across platforms.
