PRWeb: Art and Entertainment Performing Arts http://www.prweb.com Latest news releases for Art and Entertainment Performing Arts 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 West End Theatre Tickets Business Thrives Despite The Credit Crunch - But Canny Bookers Go Online http://www.prweb.com/releases/London/Theatre_Tickets/prweb1137844.htm London's West End theatreland is thriving despite the credit crunch, according to theatre tickets specialist discounttheatre.com, but price savvy audiences are now looking to the Web to save money on seats and meals. (PRWeb Jul 25, 2008)

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]]> $url The Comedy Club Reviews The World's Biggest Comedy Festival at Edinburgh Fringe 08 http://www.prweb.com/releases/Comedy/Comedian/prweb1141434.htm As the leading authority in the world of stand-up comedy, The Comedy Club casts an eager eye over the Comedy Festival at Edinburgh Fringe 08; from the 31st July - 25th August. Tracking the hottest comedians expected this year to the funniest named shows, it's all here in The Comedy Club review. Not going to the festival? You'll find the UK's best stand-up comedians performing at Comedy Club venues nationwide so you needn't miss out. Visit our show listings. (PRWeb Jul 25, 2008)

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]]> $url Bay Area Singles and Sacramento Singles Party Salutes the Olympic Spirit http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1144764.htm "Go for the Gold." That's the theme of two singles parties sponsored by Professionals Guild, "the Ultimate Singles Party." One party is at the Sacramento Hilton Hotel, the other at Golden Gate Fields, Berkeley, CA. Appropriately, both venues contain a reference to "Gold" in their name: Gold's Gym in Sacramento and Golden Gate Fields in Berkeley. (PRWeb Jul 25, 2008)

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]]> $url Gamer Geeks "Team Tetris" Take Over Small Town Parade, Release New Video http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1113004.htm For the 4th Independence Day in a row, Team Tetris participated in the 74th annual Loggerodeo Parade in Sedro-Woolley, WA. Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Sub Zero, Scorpion and more were in attendance to the delight of children and adults. The event was documented and a video is now available at Gamespeek.com. (PRWeb Jul 24, 2008)

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]]> $url Luthier's Pride.com Supports the Arts by forming Luthier's Pride Musicians' Circle http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1136054.htm We at Luthier's Pride appreciate the synergy that results when musicians and luthiers come together. Therefore, we are launching the Luthier's Pride Musicians' Circle. ( http://www.luthierspride.org ) (PRWeb Jul 24, 2008)

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]]> $url Telluride Summer Festivals Offer Something for Everyone http://www.prweb.com/releases/resortquest-telluride/summer-events/prweb1132194.htm Telluride, Colorado Summer Festivals offers options to vacationers looking to add a fun and interesting twist to their summer trip. (PRWeb Jul 24, 2008)

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]]> $url Scott Yanow Completes The Jazz Singers, His Tenth Jazz Book http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1136134.htm Scott Yanow, a veteran jazz journalist who has written about all styles of jazz during the past 30 years, recently completed The Jazz Singers. The huge book, which has profiles on the top 521 jazz singers of all time, is scheduled to be published and released by Hal Leonard in October 2008. (PRWeb Jul 24, 2008)

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]]> $url Guest Hotels Switch on to Capital Culture http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1128124.htm Guest Hotels and The Institute of Contemporary Arts today unveils plans for its new digital service, Capital Culture, giving art lovers a distinctive and specialised steer of what to see and do in the capital. This will be broadcast online at www.guesthotels.com and throughout its five hotels across London, including the iconic Blakes in Kensington. (PRWeb Jul 22, 2008)

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]]> $url One of Branson's Newest Shows Finding Success in New Venue http://www.prweb.com/releases/Branson/Shows/prweb1131614.htm Branson, Missouri is reaping the benefits of a new 2,085 seat theatre that is now home to one of Branson's newest and most popular shows. Offering some of the most advanced sound and lighting features of any theater in the country, "The Sight & Sound Theatre" is drawing record numbers of visitors. (PRWeb Jul 22, 2008)

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]]> $url Over $64,000 in Cash and Prizes Awarded to Student Stylist for Best Bridal Hairstyle http://www.prweb.com/releases/juniorstylestar/2008/prweb1124844.htm Winner Announced in Junior Style Stars Hair Competition - The leading student competition for cosmetology students Junior Style Stars has found its end in Arizona. With over 200 students from around the country competing in this year's competition for best bridal hairstyle, only 11 finalists were chosen and Crystal Olson, of the Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy, in Scottsdale, Arizona has claimed this year's title of "hair idol". (PRWeb Jul 22, 2008)

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]]> $url Hometown Gets Broadway Sneak Peek Pride and Prejudice Musical Showcases in Rochester, NY's Eastman Theatre http://www.prweb.com/releases/Broadway/JaneAusten/prweb1128704.htm Producers of a Rochester, NY-rooted musical version of Jane Austen's "Pride & Prejudice" want to engage the local community in its year-long journey to Broadway with an exclusive local first look on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. in the upstate city's historic Eastman Theatre. This special sneak peek of "Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice, A Musical Play" by Rochester's Lindsay Warren Baker and Amanda Jacobs will feature a 16-piece orchestra made up of members of the prestigious Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, and Broadway cast members including Colin Donnell (Jersey Boys, Follies) as Mr. Darcy. (PRWeb Jul 22, 2008)

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]]> $url The Great American Dog Show, Presented by Colleen Paige's Pet Home Magazine, Comes to Maryland http://www.prweb.com/releases/dogs/events/prweb1129994.htm The Great American Dog Show {GADS} descends upon Southern Maryland, raining mostly dogs and one Presidential Cat! Celebrity judges from White House royalty to tough guys covered in tattoos, judge seven categories including America's Most Beautiful Dog. (PRWeb Jul 22, 2008)

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]]> $url From Education to Entertainment - Blackboard Founder Seeks to Transform Another Industry http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1134114.htm Blackboard founder and senior executive launches Event Innovation, Inc., a Washington, D.C-based technology company developing leading edge software for sports and entertainment venues. (PRWeb Jul 22, 2008)

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]]> $url "Red, White and Brown" a Comedy Show Featuring Some of New York City's Funniest Arab, Muslim, Iranian and Indian Comedians http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1124444.htm In this election, everyone keeps asking who the Black, White and Hispanics are voting for but who are the "Brown-Americans" voting for? Find out in this unique comedy stand up comedy show where some of NYC's top "brown" comedians will deal with everything from politics to pop culture. This is the only show where the comedians can answer once and for all: Is Obama really a Muslim? Who are the "brown" people voting for? Can you actually make a joke about Obama and not be considered a racist? (PRWeb Jul 20, 2008)

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]]> $url Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Presents Kinko For President At Fleisher Art Memorial: 8:00 PM, Thursday, 11 September 2008 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1120504.htm As the 2008 presidential election draws near, the American people demand a new kind of leader. With Kinko for President, New York's own critically acclaimed Bindlestiff Family Cirkus offers the big-top solution!The Kinko campaign will be in Philadelphia to stump for votes on Thursday, September 11th, 2008. The Samuel Fleisher Art Memorial in South Philadelphia will play host to this cavalcade of mirth, whimsy and chicanery. It's time to put a real clown in the White House -- Kinko for President. (PRWeb Jul 20, 2008)

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]]> $url Drink Deep the Mysterious Pleasures of Commedia Dell'Arte With the Cast of Histrionics at the Edinburgh Fringe http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1121374.htm New comedy Histrionics by first-time playwright James Butler will receive its world premiere at this year's Fringe. Nodding its head to Commedia dell'arte, this unique and irreverent story gives a brand new spin to a fine old tradition. Running for the full four weeks of the Fringe Festival, the Histrionics cast invites you to the Whistling Whistle coffeehouse in 17th century Drury Lane for a FREE COFFEE at every performance. (PRWeb Jul 20, 2008)

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]]> $url Main Street Station Announces Agape Music Festival http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1118934.htm ResortQuest Main Street Station hosts the Agape Music Festival, a family event featuring the Christian rock band "Eyes Wide Open." The event is sponsored by the Agape Outpost Christian center and sponsored in part by ResortQuest Breckenridge, Hyatt Main Street Station and the Merchants at Main Street Station. (PRWeb Jul 19, 2008)

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]]> $url Obama's 'White Trash' Presidential Rival Rides Into Town to Launch Cultural Concierge Comedy Season http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1121424.htm Acclaimed comedienne and independent US presidential candidate Tina C will be riding into Notting Hill aboard a white stallion today to launch the European leg of her campaign. (PRWeb Jul 19, 2008)

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]]> $url Dog Leg Preacher to Perform at Sturgis Motorcycle Rally http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1121194.htm Independent rock band Dog Leg Preacher will be performing at this years Black Hills Motorcycle rally in Sturgis, South Dakota. Pacific Northwest rockers are scheduled to perform three shows at the world famous Buffalo Chip campground. (PRWeb Jul 19, 2008)

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]]> $url Desert Road Publishing Announces Launch of 'You Ain't No Johnny Cash' http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1120694.htm The Southwestern stage play by David Miguel Estrada will become available July 25 (PRWeb Jul 19, 2008)

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]]> $url Fashion Week San Diego: Tickets on Sale Now http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1117414.htm Tickets are on sale for the world's only bi-national fashion week event. (PRWeb Jul 18, 2008)

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]]> $url Universal France Compilation Featuring Tori Sparks Sells 25,000 Copies in First Weeks http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1116414.htm Country Vol. 2 double-disc compilation puts indie singer-songwriter on the map in Europe (PRWeb Jul 18, 2008)

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]]> $url Austin Indie Underground Studio System Wraps Romp Through $3.5M Estate http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1108194.htm The Wolfpack Film Group, a consortium of independent filmmakers in Austin Texas, wrapped on 48 hours of artistic exercise at "Austin's Most High-Tech Home," a $3.5 million estate in the HillCountry, July 13th. The group, founded by Producer Robin Blesch, WPFG Studios, brought together over 100 people from multiple entertainment-related industries from all over Texas and other states for creative play in the name of art. (PRWeb Jul 17, 2008)

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]]> $url Acteva Debuts New Online Educational Environment, Event Promotion Tool http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1112124.htm Acteva's Summer 2008 enhancements include online tutorials, FAQ's and the ability to promote events online. (PRWeb Jul 17, 2008)

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]]> $url Yamaha Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Prestigious Young Performing Artist Program http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1109594.htm Music Students from Across the Country and Canada Win Top Honors; Bassoonist Julie Ann Link Named Overall Winner. (PRWeb Jul 17, 2008)

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]]> $url Sew What? Inc. Announces The Formation Of Their New Rental Company, Rent What? Inc. http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1112144.htm Sew What? Inc., a leading provider of theatrical fabrics and supplies has announced the formation of Rent What? Inc. Rent What? Inc. specializes in the rental of theatrical draperies, stage backdrops and event supplies for live entertainment and business venues. (PRWeb Jul 17, 2008)

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]]> $url Jake Records Invades X Fest Music Festival http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1111974.htm Seattle-based Jake Records Sends Four Artists To Rock Central California's Biggest Summer Show (PRWeb Jul 17, 2008)

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]]> $url The World of Wildfire is Just A Click Away http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1112364.htm Wildfire Inc., the standard-setter in UV (ultraviolet aka "black light") products, announces the launch of a new website at www.wildfirefx.com. (PRWeb Jul 17, 2008)

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]]> $url Adult Contemporary Artist Jett Edwards Releases his "Revealed (XXL)" CD Single, Featuring Obama Campaign Song "Blood Oil" and Bonus Tracks http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1109214.htm Jett Edwards releases his latest CD single through Wiggins Music Group Worldwide, Inc. One of the tracks on the single, "Blood Oil," was used as a theme song in Edwards' hometown in North Carolina during the Obama presidential campaign. The music is available through major online and electronic retailers. (PRWeb Jul 16, 2008)

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]]> $url Destination: The 19th Annual Comcast San Jose Jazz Festival http://www.prweb.com/releases/San_Jose/Jazz/prweb1111304.htm Over one hundred bands comprising over 1,000 musicians on 10 will come alive in downtown San Jose Aug. 8-10 at the 19th annual Comcast San Jose Jazz Festival presented by Southwest Airlines and more people than ever before are expected to arrive on alternative forms of transportation. (PRWeb Jul 16, 2008)

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]]> $url Bestofoffbroadway.com Teaches You How To Save $$$ On Off-Broadway Show Tickets! http://www.prweb.com/releases/off/broadway/prweb1111334.htm The most comprehensive resource on the web for information on Off-Broadway shows, tickets, and more, announces exclusive discount area allowing consumers to save hundreds of dollars on Off-Broadway's best shows! (PRWeb Jul 16, 2008)

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]]> $url Pure MendocinoR Organic Celebration To Benefit Cancer Resource Centers of Mendocino County http://www.prweb.com/releases/mendocino/county/prweb1114404.htm The bounty of Mendocino County’s organic farms, vineyards and coastal waters will be featured at the 4th Annual Pure Mendocino Celebration August 22-24, 2008. Proceeds of the three-day event will benefit the nationally recognized Cancer Resource Centers of Mendocino County (CRCMC). “These events are all about healthy living and sharing the sense of joy and well-being that comes from helping to fund care while sharing foods and wines that are created with the greatest respect for the land and the people who live and work here,” said Sara O’Donnell, Executive Director of CRCMC. “Join us!” (PRWeb Jul 16, 2008)

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]]> $url Following the Extraordinary Success of the Reunion of the Original Members of Asia and their Acclaimed All-New Album Phoenix, Songwriting Duo John Wetton and Geoff Downes Have Announced They Will be Recording the Third Wetton-Downes' iCon Studio Album in September 2008; The Album Will be Released and Supported with a Tour in Early 2009 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1103764.htm Fans and critics alike have clamored for more from Wetton and Downes, whose songwriting formed much of the fabric of the successful Asia reunion release Phoenix. Joining the duo are guitar virtuoso Dave Kilminster, fresh from successful tours with Roger Waters and Keith Emerson, and Cellist Hugh McDowell, whose unique sound helped frame the first two iCon releases. Rounding out the band is Pete Riley, considered one of the "best drummers in the world", whose work with Keith Emerson, Kilminster and extensive live and session work shows an extraordinary breadth and depth of style. (PRWeb Jul 16, 2008)

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]]> $url Lee Kessler, Veteran Actress, Playwright and Author, Has Been Added to the Distinguished List of the Dazzling Daughters of the American Revolution http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1102944.htm Lee Kessler was enrolled in the Dazzling Daughters of the American Revolution and her works are to be on display at the DAR in Washington DC. (PRWeb Jul 15, 2008)

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]]> $url Sammy and Kurt of the BoDeans to Headline "The Evening Round" Events at the U.S. Bank Championship http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1105854.htm Spa services, wine and beer tasting, an art auction and Sammy and Kurt of the BoDeans are scheduled to hit the back nine at the U.S. Bank Championship's The Evening Round. These Milwaukee events and live entertainment will offer fun for the entire family and take place Saturday, July 19 following tournament play at 4 p.m. in the corporate village, alongside the 18th hole at Brown Deer Park Golf Course. (PRWeb Jul 15, 2008)

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]]> $url Broadwayspace.com, the #1 Social Networking Site for Theater Lovers, Hits 5,000 Member Mark http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1098004.htm Broadway fans from all over the globe flock to BroadwaySpace.com, making it one of the fastest growing social networking sites on the web. (PRWeb Jul 15, 2008)

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]]> $url Music Biz Portal, Promoter Showcase Indie Women Rockers http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1054884.htm Noisy Planet to Sponsor 2008 Girls Rock, Girls Rule Tour (PRWeb Jul 14, 2008)

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]]> $url Dance Festival of India, September 20th, Carnegie Hall, New York City http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1094704.htm A historic first, six leading Indian classical dance troupes performing together at a Carnegie Hall concert in New York at 8:00pm this September 20th. The concert is part of a ten-day cultural exchange and community outreach program produced by Dance Festival of India 2008 (www.dfi08.org). (PRWeb Jul 14, 2008)

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]]> $url Emerging Jazz Vocalist Dena Taylor Debuts her New CD Project Entitled 'ROUND MIDNIGHT" on The Jazz Network http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1103624.htm Dena Taylor will debut a selection of vocal jazz arrangements as featured artist July 13-21, on the exciting virtual jazz community "The Jazz Network" (thejazznetwork.ning.com) created by Jaijai Jackson, daughter of jazz bassist "Chubby Jackson." (PRWeb Jul 14, 2008)

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]]> $url Hollywood DVD Store http://www.prweb.com/releases/Hollywood/DVD/prweb1093114.htm Hollywood DVD Store (www.hollywooddvdstore.com) aka "Hollywood Entertainment DVD", a newly launched Ebay store that specializes in short media. Films receiving successful accreditation from Festival De Cannes 2007 & 2008 and The New York International Film Festival 2007 & 2008 in Manhattan and Hollywood are now out on High Quality DVD. A collection of six DVD's , feature long,35mm retouched styled films produced by Omer Pasha portray a general theme of Love, Religion,the Godloving and the Godless. (PRWeb Jul 12, 2008)

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