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LOS ANGELES, Calif., Feb. 8, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Uproar Entertainment is excited to announce the release of Brett Hamil’s first comedy CD ‘GROWER’ on February 12, 2016. Recorded in front of a live audience at the The Comedy Underground in Seattle, Washington, this CD packs a hilarious, socially conscious brand of comedy that gets people both thinking and laughing.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Jan. 22, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Daniel P. Douglas announces the release of a new short story entitled ‘Glimpse,’ a science fiction Cold War suspense thriller published by Geminid Press, LLC. In ‘Glimpse,’ a small group of agents who will become known as the ‘Men in Black’ deploy in response to an event that will provide a harrowing glimpse into humanity’s apocalyptic future.

COMPTON, Calif., Jan. 21, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Former Mississippi State star Renardo Sidney was the first player taken in the inaugural California Basketball Association’s draft Sunday January 10, 2016. In all, 48 players were selected by six different CBA men’s teams over eight rounds to play in the new professional basketball league. Free Agent tryouts are Saturday January 23, 2016 at 5 p.m. at the USESS Center in Compton, California.

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 20, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Wearing smiles and purple wigs, a gathering of normally serious professionals mingled festively in ‘Wiggin’ Out,’ a fundraising event held at Maggie Mae’s in Austin, Texas, Saturday evening, January 16. ‘We achieved two objectives,’ says Denise Gott, CEO of ACSIA Partners, hosts of the event. ‘First, we raised some money to help fight Alzheimer’s. And second, we raised awareness of the growing need for long-term care as the disease progresses.’

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 18, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Whiteflash announced today that they have been selected to host the historic Esperanza Diamond in Houston, Texas on its cross-country tour of American Gem Society (AGS) member stores. The one-of-a-kind diamond will be on display in the Whiteflash Houston jewelry store in Sugar Land Town Square February 3-7, 2016.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 12, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Uproar Entertainment is excited to announce the release of Nick Cobb’s first comedy CD, ‘Too Broke For Therapy’ to be released January 15, 2016.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Jan. 7, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Ali Cultural Arts Center is proud to present Ghost-Note on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016. The duo is comprised of drummer Robert ‘Sput’ Searight and percussionist Nate Werth, both from the Grammy(R) Award-winning band, Snarky Puppy.

LAREDO, Texas, Jan. 5, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Phylius Press is pleased to announce the 10th Anniversary Edition of the best-selling Medicaid planning book ‘How to Protect Your Family’s Assets from Devastating Nursing Home Costs: Medicaid Secrets’ (ISBN: 978-1-941123-04-1), by attorney K. Gabriel Heiser.

KELSO, Calif., Jan. 4, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Desert Light Gallery, located in Mojave National Preserve’s Kelso Visitors Center, Kelso California, announces the opening of a new fine art photography exhibit, ‘Iterations in Stone,’ (January 4 – March 30, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Monday, closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays).

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 4, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Urbanstylz, the independent production company, announced today that its first feature film, ‘Trey the Movie,’ which was produced for just $68, has grossed more than $150,000 in multiple channels of digital distribution while garnering attention at numerous film festivals. The film tells the story of a man whose life is so overwhelming that he snaps killing everyone in his path. It was Mr. James’ directorial debut, with an experimental approach to production marked by trial, error and many accidental creative successes.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Dec. 29, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Pompano Beach Amphitheater, The Amp, is proud to present an international lineup of legends to kick off 2016. January opens with Little River Band, who have sold 30 million CDs; followed by the King of Romance Engelbert Humperdinck and the return of the critically acclaimed Sea of JazzFest.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Dec. 21, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — New York City is one of the most exciting places to ring in the New Year and BestNewYears.com wants to ensure people get the most bang for their buck. ‘This year, we are encouraging people to buy early and save big,’ Jessica Stewart, vice president, marketing for EMRG Media, parent company for BestNewYears, says.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 14, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — We’ve all heard the phrase, ‘Art imitates life.’ And it could not ring truer than in how a new contemporary art movement, Excessivism, founded by American artist, Kaloust Guedel, that showcases the excessiveness present in people’s lives, correlates to Donald Trump’s bid for the GOP presidential nomination.

ASHEVILLE, N.C., Dec. 3, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Filmmakers Dylan and Melanie Trivette of Trivette Images were recently recognized as bronze winners of the 36th Annual Telly Awards for their documentary ‘A Unified Presence’ in the non-profit organization category, Four Seasons Compassion For Life announced today.

SEATTLE, Wash., Dec. 2, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Seattle Bash, a leading event production company in the Puget Sound area, today announced the INDULGENCE New Year’s Eve Bash would continue the long tradition of being held at the EMP Museum in downtown Seattle, December 31, 2015.

BROOKLYN, N.Y., Nov. 24, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Committed to spreading the word of God, Unique Messengers recently debuted their first album, ‘Jesus is Coming,’ and is gearing up for an international tour next spring. The thought provoking album, delivers a fusion of styles that includes rhythm and blues, reggae, Soca and rap.

VENICE, Fla., Nov. 20, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mahle Cool Air and Heating returned as a sponsor for the Sarasota Chalk festival. The week-long event featured artists from the across the country as well as artists from outside the United States creating large murals in colorful chalk on the streets and sidewalks of Venice island.

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 17, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dr. Mark A. Miller has published ‘Oil and Gas and the Texas Railroad Commission: Lessons for Regulating a Free Society’ (ISBN: 978-1518810398), a new book that examines the complexities and impact of the regulatory actions of the Texas Railroad Commission on matters related to the oil and gas industry.

LAGUNA BEACH, Calif., Nov. 13, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Laguna College of Art and Design (LCAD) announced Grant Hier, Chair of Liberal Arts and Art History, has been nominated for the prestigious Pushcart Prize. Hier was nominated as an author and will choose which works he wishes to submit to Pushcart judges for consideration for inclusion in their revered annual anthology.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 2, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Art collectors have something to get excited about. It’s a new global art movement called ‘Excessivism’ and its early adopters date back to the late twentieth century. The movement’s founder, American artist Kaloust Guedel, explains that Excessivism is a commentary on economic materialism.

SEATTLE, Wash., Oct. 22, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — PULSE Halloween Bash at the EMP Museum 2015 will continue its long tradition of being the most-anticipated Halloween party in downtown Seattle. PULSE has sold out every year due to its outstanding location, value, and the most impressive and elaborate costumes in the city. Presented by Halloween Seattle.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 21, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Uproar Entertainment is pleased to announce the release of Darryl Littleton’s newest comedy CD, ‘Too Raw for Mainstream.’ For Darryl Littleton pka D’Militant, no subject is out of bounds, no topic too sensitive, no commentary too raw. With his crackling wit, Littleton holds nothing back, unflinchingly delivering slicing and incisive social and political commentary.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 7, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Usual Suspects, a progressive rock band with a bluesy soul, is making an appearance at the Sainte Rock in Hermosa Beach, Calif. on October 25. They will also be promoting their debut CD – ‘Back to Zero.’ The Usual Suspects have a high level of musicianship with strong vocals and harmonies and delivers a wide range of musical styles from soul and progressive rock to funk and rhythm and blues.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 1, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Blue Hill Troupe, the only musical theater group in New York City to donate its net proceeds to charity, announces its 92nd season with ‘A Little Night Music,’ Nov. 13-21, 2015 at The Theatre at St. Jean’s, and Gilbert and Sullivan’s ‘Iolanthe, or the Peer and the Peri,’ April 8-16, 2016 at El Teatro of El Museo del Barrio. The 2015-2016 season will benefit the Children’s Cancer and Blood Foundation.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept., 29, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Pit Stop Players, an instrumental chamber ensemble composed of veteran Broadway pit musicians, launch their sixth season with a concert of Halloween-themed music at Christ and Saint Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 120 West 69th Street, on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 29, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The annual Event Planner Expo, brought to you by EMRG Media, announced that Alexandra Wilkis Wilson, co-founder Gilt.com, and CEO GLAMSQUAD, will be its keynote speaker this year. This premier event planner event will take place in New York City at the Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th Street, on October 7, 2015 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

OLD BRIDGE, N.J., Sept 22, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Over 100 million Christians are persecuted for their faith all over the world, making them one of the most persecuted religious groups on the planet, according to The Bridge Christian Radio. Iran is one of the top persecutors of Christians, and on Monday, September 28, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani will address the United Nations, even as his government unlawfully holds and tortures Americans. In particular, for the past three years, Christian pastor Saeed Abedini has been imprisoned in Iran for his faith in Christ.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 16, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Christopher Merrill, director of the International Writing Program at the University of Iowa, has joined the lineup of literary talents featured at the 2016 Todos Santos Writers Workshop (TSWW) January 24 -30. The center for creative writing located in the historic pueblo magico of Todos Santos, Baja California Sur, Mexico is in its third year.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 15, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Uproar Entertainment is excited to announce the debut comedy CD from the dynamic and talented KAT RADLEY. Hailing from Montclair, Virginia, Kat Radley began her stand-up comedian career as a contestant in Rooftop Comedy’s National College Comedy Competition. After being voted into the Final Four by the public, Radley landed a coveted spot in the Aspen Comedy Festival, representing her alma mater UVA.

LAKEVILLE, Conn., Sept. 14, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Lime Rock Park presented one very special trophy as part of its ‘Sunday in the Park’ concours d’elegance over the Labor Day weekend, this one to Frank Nicodemus of Wappinger’s Falls, N.Y. in honor of his fiftieth year in restoring vintage cars.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 10, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EMRG Media is excited to announce its annual Event Planner Expo – a premier event planner event to take place in New York City at the Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th Street, on October 7, 2015 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

LONG BEACH, Calif., Sept. 9, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — It’s the early nineteen eighties and the radio is blasting a catchy tune about a Chess game in Bangkok, ‘One Night in Bangkok.’ If you are old enough to remember this time you will also recall the confusion regarding the song. Such is the story too of the musical, ‘Chess’ being boldly staged by Art-In-Relation in Long Beach, Calif.

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 1, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Bob Phillips will no longer be traveling alone on the popular TV series, ‘Texas Country Reporter’ (TCR). Beginning this September Kelli Phillips will join TCR and travel the back roads of Texas with Bob.

LONG BEACH, Calif., Aug. 4, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Art-In-Relation (A.I.R.), Jonas Sills and Ray Buffer, producers are proud to present their sixth stage production in a unique version of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s classic, ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ for a limited run from August 14-23, 2015.

ALISO VIEJO, Calif., July 31, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — On August 6, Liberty Lives and Council for Vaccine Safety will co-sponsor a film screening of the powerful, eye-opening documentary ‘Trace Amounts.’ An expert panel will directly follow the film and include producers Eric Gladen and Shiloh Levine, well-known local pediatrician Dr. Bob Sears, investigative journalist Lori Martin Gregory, civil rights lawyer George Fatheree and former Merck representative Brandy Vaughan, founder of Council for Vaccine Safety.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., July 29, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A ‘nude shroud of Tom Cruise’ will be unveiled as a tribute to the actor’s 25th anniversary with the Church of Scientology. The silver anniversary celebration reaffirming his commitment will take place at a ‘Pop-up Church of Scientology’ near its Clearwater headquarters as part of a larger exhibit of the actor. Commissioned curator and artist Daniel Edwards assisted Cory Allen Contemporary Art with exhibition arrangements scheduled for August.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., July 27, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Comedy saved Tobe Hixx’s life! A skinny kid who was often teased and ridiculed by his peers, Hixx ultimately turned to a life of crime that included gangs and selling crack. After stints in both state and federal prison, Hixx chose to return to his first love, comedy. Uproar Entertainment announces a new comedy CD from Hixx, ‘Laugh or Die.’

LONG BEACH, Calif., July 24, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The magnificent musical ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ is playing at the Ernest Borgnine Theatre in Long Beach, California from August 14 – 23, courtesy of Art-In-Relation.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., July 9, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In furtherance of its mission: to teach art, science and history through pinball while preserving this unique part of American culture, the Pacific Pinball Museum (PPM) will be recreating a room within its facility to strictly focus on teaching science through pinball.

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., July 9, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Zak Lee Guarnaccia, Actor/Stuntman, Executive Producer at LightRow Pictures, and Paul Lupi, Producer of Lupi Pictures, enter production of the feature film in the martial-arts, action-thriller genre entitled ‘KALM.’ Principal photography partially funding being raised on Kickstarter. The project will debut at the SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2015 (SDCC).