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]]> New Christmas Song, “Christmas Recipe,” Offered as Free Download http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3264834.htm Singer/Songwriter, Larry Whitler (BMI), better known as “The Giant” in the duo Robin And The Giant, has written and recorded a new Christmas song, titled “Christmas Recipe,” that he is offering as a free download from his personal website. (PRWeb Nov 26, 2009)

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]]> Shaw Festival Film Series Line-up at Festival Theatre Announced http://www.prweb.com/releases/shawfilmfestival/shawfestivaltheatre/prweb3265204.htm Film fests Niagara-on-the-Lake events feature festival favourites and revealing docs at the Shaw Festival throughout December and January. (PRWeb Nov 26, 2009)

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]]> East Boston Cultural Exchange Center Features Dr. Youxin Yang’s Solo Painting Exhibition December, “Leaf” Screening on Opening Reception December 5 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3250644.htm The opening reception (6-9pm) will show Dr. Yang’s film Leaf (Musical Version). Leaf (Feuille/Yezi) has won 24 awards, including Top (Platinum) Remi Award at the 37th World-Fest Houston International Film Festival, Special Jury Award at 2004 NewTV Video-Film Awards Contest, 2004 Accolade Award of Excellence for Arts/Culture, 2004 Best Drama and 2006 Best Score at the New York International Independent Film & Video Festival, 2008 Telly Award, and 2008 Accolade Award Foreign Language Film of the Year and Original Score/Song. In the musical version of Leaf, Dr. Yang wrote and composed three new songs, titled “True Love Has Only One End”, “Hometown”, and “Compromise”. These songs were performed by well established vocalists including Professors of Voice at the world renowned Berklee College of Music, Mili Bermejo, Jeannie Gagné, and New England Conservatory alumnus Patrice Williamson. (PRWeb Nov 25, 2009)

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]]> MAMMA MIA!, What a Party, What a Night http://www.prweb.com/releases/mamma-mia/live-in-australia/prweb3254054.htm With great group prices, MAMMA MIA! is the ideal end-of-year celebration and is playing at Sydney's Lyric Theatre, Star City. (PRWeb Nov 25, 2009)

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]]> Florence Biennale 2009 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3248654.htm The seventh edition of the International Biennale of Contemporary Art in Florence will take place from 5th - 13th December 2009. (PRWeb Nov 25, 2009)

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]]> Music Industry Leader SIR Launches New York City Event Venue Stage37 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009SIRStage37/11/prweb3246694.htm SIR Entertainment Services formally opened the doors of their new Manhattan event and performance space, SIR Stage37, which is located just one block from the Javits Center. Guests from the music, fashion and event industries were treated to an open house with live music, special celebrity appearances, giveaways and more. (PRWeb Nov 24, 2009)

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]]> The Second City Training Center Names New Artistic Director http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3246734.htm Award-winning director Matt Hovde joins training division of world-renowned improv theatre company in a period of explosive growth. The Second City Training Center now has 3000-plus students in three cities. (PRWeb Nov 24, 2009)

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]]> Edmonton, Canada’s Festival City, Offers Memorable Holiday Experiences http://www.prweb.com/releases/edmontonholiday/festivalcity/prweb3251134.htm Things to do in Edmonton this holiday season include cultural events, live theater, outdoor adventure and fabulous shopping (PRWeb Nov 24, 2009)

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]]> Underground Sci-Fi Inspired Film "The Arcadian" Wraps Principal Photography http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3253024.htm The Arcadian, a new film inspired by underground science fiction comics of the 70s and 80s, wrapped principal photography this week. It is the first production from newly formed production house Fringe Majority and stars J. LaRose, Deshja Driggs-Hall, Sab Shimono, Bill Cobbs, Brian Thompson, and Lance Henriksen. (PRWeb Nov 24, 2009)

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]]> Donny Osmond Joins Music of Your Life http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3253084.htm Entertainer and winner of Dancing With the Stars, Donny Osmond to be heard weekends on Music of Your Life syndicated radio network. (PRWeb Nov 24, 2009)

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]]> Chris MacDonald's Memories of Elvis Rockin Birthday Bash is coming to the Coral Springs Center for the Arts January 8,2010 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3242114.htm For one night only, Chris MacDonald will lovingly bring back the magic of “the King or Rock-n-roll” in a truly dynamic performance complete with costumes, back up singers, dancers and high-energy concert band. Join us for this Rockin tribute celebrating the life and music of one of the greatest entertainers and pop culture icons of our time on what would have been his 75th Birthday. Majic 102.7's Legendary Radio Personality Rick Shaw will be the special guest MC .A portion of every ticket sold will be donated to the Majic Children's Fund. Come on out and enjoy the show while helping South Florida's children in need. (PRWeb Nov 23, 2009)

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]]> "Everything is Rent" Facebook Fan Page Nominated for Mashable Internet Industry Award http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3243214.htm Aggressive campaign with the RENT fans landed "Everything is RENT" it in the Top 5 with major brand names with far larger fan bases such as “Twilight” and “True Blood”. (PRWeb Nov 23, 2009)

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]]> Unwrap a "Season of Magic" With Kansas City's New Holiday Traditions http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3229714.htm There are few places where the sights and sounds of the holiday season are more captivating than in Kansas City. (PRWeb Nov 23, 2009)

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]]> Craze Modeling and Talent Agency Achieves National Rankings, Contracts and Positive Customer Reviews http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3224444.htm Craze Agency is now celebrating 11 years of successful modeling and talent management by expanding throughout the Mountain West. We now represent great talent in Utah, Washington, Colorado, Wyoming, Nevada, Idaho and Oregon. (PRWeb Nov 23, 2009)

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]]> DiaboloDepot.com Taps Niche Market from Son's Interest http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3226044.htm Parents are elated as kids nationwide turn off video games and other passive amusements to develop and master the physical skills of juggling the diabolo, a modern high-tech variant of the Chinese Yo-Yo. One enterprising young man has leveraged his diabolo fascination into an eCommerce and fan destination web site at DiaboloDepot.com . (PRWeb Nov 23, 2009)

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]]> Gotentertainment and Cognac Wellerlane CryBaby Productions Present Nikki Armstrong at the Bitter End in Manhattan on November 23, 2009 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3243404.htm Gotentertainment and the Public Relation Team of Cognac Wellerlane CryBaby Productions present Singer Performer Nikki Armstrong at the Bitter End in New York City Monday Night, 9:00-10:00 P.M. November 23, 2009. (PRWeb Nov 23, 2009)

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]]> Creedence Clearwater Revisited Extends Helping Hand to Charity CD to Benefit Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3246294.htm Doug "Cosmo" Clifford and Stu Cook of the legendary American musical group Creedence Clearwater Revival are pleased to be a part of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation's charity CD Hope For The Holidays - Rockin' Christmas for a Cure. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame rhythm section (drums and bass respectively) with their latest project Creedence Clearwater Revisited contributed a version of Christmas classic "Run Rudolph Run" for inclusion on the compilation CD which serves to benefit the JDRF. (PRWeb Nov 23, 2009)

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]]> Texas Thespians State Festival Brings 3,200 Attendees, Makes Nearly $1M Economic Impact http://www.prweb.com/releases/Corpus_Christi/Texas_Thespians/prweb3234174.htm Conference begins today, Thursday, November 19, runs through weekend. (PRWeb Nov 21, 2009)

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]]> Lights up at the Greer Garson and Weckesser Theaters http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3235114.htm The new fall and spring 2010 performance season at the College of Santa Fe is underway, including performances of “Boys’ Life,” “The Bataan Project,” “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” and several musical workshop performances. (PRWeb Nov 21, 2009)

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]]> Give the Gift of Award-Winning Film, All Year Long, for under $100 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3212694.htm Are you or someone on your holiday shopping list a movie buff? Whether as a gift to a movie-loving loved one (because you've been good all year), a Film Movement membership is the gift that keeps on giving. Consider a Membership to Film Movement’s DVD-of-the-Month Club! (PRWeb Nov 20, 2009)

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]]> Invitation to First Jewish Performer, Rocker-Cantorial Innovator Jeremiah Lockwood, Marks Milestone in Prestigious Islamic Based "Festival of the Desert" http://www.prweb.com/releases/Sway_Machinery/Pilgrimage/prweb3233884.htm Jeremiah Lockwood unleashes the Pilgrimage film documentary, CD recording and fund raising effort with eight time Emmy Award winning documentary filmmaker, Jonathan Hock. Documentary follows Lockwood & his band The Sway Machinery on extraordinary journey thru Sahara desert and Malian recording sessions in January 2010 as ombudsmen of peace, reconciliation and collaborative musical discovery. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2009)

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]]> Website for Groundbreaking Interactive Docu-Reality Web Series 'To Be A Star' Goes Live http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/tobeastar/prweb3229634.htm 'To Be A Star' is a groundbreaking interactive web series that chronicles the journey of 6 aspiring stars as they spend 2 months in New York City with 15 top professionals, learning what it takes to break into and have success in show biz. Through the show's interactive social community, viewers can communicate in real-time with cast members on www.tobeastar.com. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2009)

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]]> Grammy Award® Winner Howard Levy Partners with Online Video Instruction Innovator, ArtistWorks, Inc to Launch Howard Levy Harmonica School online. http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3237214.htm Grammy Award® Winner and harmonica virtuoso Howard Levy partners with ArtistWorks, Inc to launch the first ever video exchange based harmonica school online. The Howard Levy Harmonica School will use the proprietary technology platform developed by David Butler of ArtistWorks that combines Howard's exhaustive harp curriculum with fully featured social media to unify a worldwide community of harmonica players, students and fans. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2009)

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]]> Patchwork of Cultures: The Sephardic-Latino Connection -- Free Education Program Concert for 900 Los Angeles Students http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3198364.htm "Patchwork of Cultures: The Sephardic-Latino Connection" concert for over 900 young students will be performed by the Los Angeles Jewish Symphony, celebrating their 13th year using the language of music to build bridges between cultures and generations in LA. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2009)

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]]> From American Idol To The Campaign Trail Beth Schafer Raises The Bar With “Raise It Up Bring It Down” http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3230484.htm Recording artist Beth Schafer makes her way into the mainstream with her new CD "Raise It Up Bring It Down." Building on the messages and music that made her popular as a contemporary Jewish artist, and the fanbase she built through her American Idol Underground win and her performance for President Barack Obama during his campaign, Schafer adjusts her trajectory toward mainstream acoustic rock. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2009)

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]]> Widespread Panic Announces Holiday Concerts and Thanksgiving Food Drives in Indianapolis, Charleston and Atlanta to Close 2009 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009WidespreadPanic/11concerts/prweb3228314.htm Widespread Panic wraps up the year with Thanksgiving concerts on 11/25 at the Murat Theatre in Indianapolis, IN and 11/27 & 28 at the Charleston Coliseum in Charleston, SC and New Years concerts on 12/30 & 31 at the Philips Arena in Atlanta, GA. Widespread Panic and local food banks will be collecting non-perishable food items in the continuing effort of “feeding people through music.” (PRWeb Nov 19, 2009)

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]]> Niagara Entertainment for the Holiday Season is Non-Stop with Concerts, Parades & Live Theatre http://www.prweb.com/releases/niagaraentertainment/Niagarafallsattractions/prweb3230574.htm Holiday-inspired events and activities include the Rink at the Brink, among new Niagara Falls attractions; Santa Claus parade; concerts at Brock University, and theatre performances at venues like DuffleBag Theatre (PRWeb Nov 19, 2009)

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]]> Sugar Blue’s New Album, Threshold, Defines New Musical Horizons for Singer, Songwriter and Harmonica Man http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3209694.htm Known for harmonica work on Rolling Stones’ “Miss You” Sugar Blue branches out with new album, out January 26, 2010 (PRWeb Nov 19, 2009)

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]]> WCPE Celebrates Thanksgiving http://www.prweb.com/releases/WCPE/11/prweb3227634.htm TheClassicalStation.org Hosts New World Weekend (PRWeb Nov 19, 2009)

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]]> On the Road with The Wolf Trap Opera Company http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3228074.htm 2010 Season Audition Tour Returns Home After Visiting Six Cities (PRWeb Nov 19, 2009)

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]]> Judy Collins, Neko Case to Headline Swallow Hill Music's RootsFest http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3236994.htm Swallow Hill Music is proud to present the Fourth Annual RootsFest Denver, embracing past, present and future with headliners Judy Collins and Neko Case, and support artists Paper Bird and Trace Bundy. RootsFest Denver is at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House on Saturday, March 6, 2010. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2009)

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]]> Ontario Theatre, the Shaw Festival, Announces 2009 Attendance Results http://www.prweb.com/releases/Niagaraonthelake/ontariotheatre/prweb3225134.htm Niagara attraction’s attendance for 2009 productions in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario drove significant economic impact for the region (PRWeb Nov 18, 2009)

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]]> Music Legend Paul McCartney Named Recipient of Third Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song http://www.prweb.com/releases/Library_of_Congress/Gershwin_Prize/prweb3211984.htm Librarian of Congress James H. Billington today named music legend Paul McCartney as the recipient of the third Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. An all-star tribute concert is planned for spring 2010. (PRWeb Nov 17, 2009)

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]]> The Sunflower Entertainment Group Forms http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3189334.htm Sunflower Entertainment, a leading music publishing and licensing house specializing in Latin music, today, announced the formation of the Sunflower Entertainment Group (SEG). (PRWeb Nov 17, 2009)

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]]> EnGenius Technologies' Super G Wireless Access Point is Set to Premier in the Entertainment Industry Providing Powerful Long Range WiFi http://www.prweb.com/releases/wireless/access-point/prweb3218944.htm EnGenius Technologies ECB3500 wireless access point provides powerful long range wifi coverage to Cirque du Soleil's "O" Show. The wireless range expander eliminates any dead spots to deliver a strong and unbroken wireless signal to all areas of the Bellagio Theater. (PRWeb Nov 17, 2009)

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]]> TuneVid Breaks Music Video Ground For Musicians http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3204354.htm Independent musicians, songwriters, singers, and bands can now afford to have their own professionally edited video for YouTube, pitching the industry, or any other promotional use without having to be close to an industry city. "Music video is the new radio for breaking artists..." (SONY) (PRWeb Nov 17, 2009)

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]]> Taffronaut vs Chupacabra, the Debut from the Award-Winning Cardiff Duo is Released Today on Old Hoss Records http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3210424.htm Loaded with awesome grooves, masses of live Latin percussion and an eclectic palette of Electronica, this album by Taffronaut and Chupacabra evokes steaming 70’s funk, 80’s hip-hop, 90’s dance and takes you on a musical car chase through Cardiff’s Bay Area. The CD features the award-winning track “Check Da Butter” from the British Council Open Cities Competition. (PRWeb Nov 16, 2009)

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]]> The Silk Road Project Introduces Cross-Cultural Music And Education At The American Museum Of Natural History http://www.prweb.com/releases/silk_road/educational_program/prweb3206744.htm Weekly performances will animate the Museum’s Traveling the Silk Road exhibition each Sunday from November 15, 2009, through August 15, 2010. Along the Silk Road curriculum training at the Museum’s Educator Evening on November 18, 2009, will engage teachers with the cultural legacy of the Silk Road. (PRWeb Nov 14, 2009)

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]]> Silk Road Project Website Wins Community Choice Award http://www.prweb.com/releases/Silk-Road-Project/11Community-Choice-Award/prweb3194784.htm The Silk Road Project, a not-for-profit artistic, cultural and educational organization under the artistic direction of acclaimed cellist Yo-Yo Ma, has won a national award for its website, which was developed by a Pawtucket, RI, company and designed by an Arlington, MA, firm. (PRWeb Nov 13, 2009)

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