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Dragons & Princess Teach a Lesson in Karma in Award Winning Author, Valerie Pike's "Crimson and the Battle of Lonely Mountain"
Calling all Dragon and Princess Lovers! A Family Friendly Book for this Summertime. Local Author Book Signing at the Open Book at the Oaks Mall in Thousand Oaks, California. July 11, Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Read More
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Harlem Arts Festival Announces 5th Anniversary Gala and Awards
Harlem Arts Festival hosts their 5th Anniversary Gala at the historic Alhambra Ballroom on Friday, March 18th at 7:30pm, for the debut of the 2016 Festival artists! Nikoa Evans-Hendricks, the Executive Director of Harlem Park to Park, and Zipcar will both receive the 2016 Lynnette Velasco Community Impact Award. Festival supporters will enjoy an evening of performances, dinner and dancing. Read More
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"Queer Icons" of Color Depicted as Saints by LGBT Mexican-American Photographer in "To My Father: Gabriel García Román"
Gallery Aferro is pleased to present Gabriel García Román's first solo show, To My Father. Roman has already garnered national press for his stunning chine-collé and photogravure portraits of LGBT and non-conforming activists, poets, and artists of color, depicting his subjects as contemporary Queer Icons. Román was born in Zacatecas, Mexico. Photography allows him to explore aspects of his identity and decode the world he lives in. Queer. Mexican. American. Immigrant. Secular. Catholic. Read More
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A New Podcast That Introspects and Vivisects Comic Book Culture in All It's Forms! GRAPHIC NOVELISM!
Attention, true believers! It's my grandiose honor to unveil to you the newest, freshest, hippest podcast straight from The Pulp Podcast Network! No page unturned, no margin missed! From hard hitting questions to why the heck Mysterio wears that bowl on his head -- The Experts On Nothing Real cover it all! Read More
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Chicago Next Stop on 50-State Tour to Inspire Our Country to Re-Imagine School
A Better Chicago, a venture philanthropy fund devoted to dramatically improving educational opportunities for low-income Chicagoans, will host a screening of the thought-provoking education documentary, Most Likely to Succeed. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Greg Whiteley and produced by venture capitalist and author Ted Dintersmith, Most Likely to Succeed premiered at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival in January, 2015, and has been an official selection of twenty film festivals. Read More
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Art & Education Join in to Say," Ganga Is Beautiful"
Art & Education joined in to unveil shOObh theme of the year 2016 गंगा | GANGA. The event started with lamp lighting. Ganga represents the purifying nature of water and its importance in the life of all living creatures. Ganga is used in spiritual cleansing from birth to death. Throughout the scriptures, ganga has been worshipped and respected for her purifying qualities. "shOObh aim is to share & spread Beauty of Ganga using different art forms. shOObh theme of the year 2016 is गं Read More
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Torrington, Connecticut Rolls Out Welcome Mat for Artists; Zoning Allows Artists to Live + Work in Same Space
City officials have put an "art blanket" over Torrington, Connecticut by removing restrictive zoning requirements. Professional artists can purchase a residential or commercial property anywhere in Torrington and have their home and studio in the same space. Read More
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Famed Violinist Robert McDuffie Joins AYS to Perform a Work Written for Him by Iconic Composer Philip Glass
Grammy-nominated violinist Robert McDuffie will join the American Youth Symphony as conductor and soloist for Philip Glass' "The American Four Seasons", at 7pm on February 20th, at UCLA's Royce Hall. Read More
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Kontras Quartet Returns to Jewel Box Series on Friday, January 22 at 7:30 PM
Northeastern Illinois University brings the critically acclaimed Kontras Quartet back to its popular Jewel Box Series for a concert featuring faculty artists Susan Tang, piano, and Robert Heitzinger, baritone. Read More
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Galleria Dallas Celebrates the Decadence of the Roaring Twenties in Fashion January 22 - February 28
Galleria Dallas will be host to an exceptional collection of couture and haute couture fashions from the 1920's with a free exhibition from January 22 - February 28. The exhibition, titled Decadence: Fashions of the 1920's, will be open daily from 12 - 6 p.m. Read More
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The Memepunks - Magic Safety Dance
The Memepunks, a geeky mashup band from London, present a music video based on Men in Hat's Safety Dance and David Bowie's Magic dance from the film Labyrinth. Filmed on a shoe-string budget on location in Wiltshire and Euston, they were even joined by original cast members from the original Safety Dance video made in 1983. Read More
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'Rediscovering Minnesota's Lost Towns' With Stores and Photos by Rhonda Fochs
Author Rhonda Fochs will share stories and photos of forgotten Minnesota places at a free program this Saturday in Isle, Minnesota. Fochs has traveled for six years, along with her husband and dog, researching the history of lost towns and currently has three books about lost Minnesota communities. Her program can be seen at Sons of Norway Tusenvann Lodge's monthly meeting, 12 noon, January 9th at the Isle Recreation and Education Center in downtown Isle, Minnesota. Read More
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Jersey City International Television and Film Festival
The 2nd Annual Jersey City International Television and Film Festival (JCITFF) features events and independent films throughout the city from October 16th to 18th. One of the only film festivals in Jersey City to include web series, the three-day Festival presents more than 50 films and series, and showcases talented filmmakers from around the globe. Read More
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Abbot Kinney Festival Returns for 31st Year: Proceeds Benefit Local Organizations
The Abbot Kinney Festival, which draws crowds of over 100,000 each year, returns on September 27, 2015 for the 31st year in a row. The festival, famous for its exciting live music, food and vendors, is a fundraiser for the Abbot Kinney Festival Association, a 501(c)(3), grant making organization, that supports community-based organizations in Venice. Read More
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