Category: Entertainment

The Chase Brock Experience and The Pit Stop Players Team Up for ‘Extravaganza’

NEW YORK, N.Y., April 25, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Chase Brock Experience, a Brooklyn-based dance company, and the Pit Stop Players, a fourteen-member instrumental ensemble composed of veteran Broadway pit musicians, will present ‘Extravaganza: An Evening of Live Music and Dance’ on Friday, May 20 at 8 p.m. at Peter Norton Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway at 95th Street.

Progressive Rock Group DeCoster Releases CD at The Bitter End in NY

NEW YORK, N.Y., April 18, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Progressive rock group DeCoster is releasing their second CD ‘Walking In The Sun,’ at the Bitter End, 147 Bleecker Street, New York City on Wednesday April 20, 2016 with an 8 p.m. performance. The group is fronted by classically trained lead guitarist and composer Paul DeCoster.

Country Artist Josh Vincent and Single Debut with a Bang

DALLAS/FORT WORTH, Texas, April 15, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Josh Vincent, country singer and songwriter, recently released a new single, ‘Two Shots,’ which he hopes will shake up the country music scene. It’s been said that Vincent’s songs are reminiscent of outlaw country musicians such as Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard and Waylon Jennings – all who paved the way for today’s artists.

‘On the Run 2 Rio’ Fundraiser Held for Cape Verdean Olympic Contender Jordin Andrade

LOS ANGELES, Calif., April 14, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — U.S. born track and field champion Jordin Andrade has never been to his native country, Cape Verde, but the Olympic hopeful has their full support. On Sunday, April 17, 2016, at 4 p.m., ‘On the Run 2 Rio,’ a celebration fundraiser is being held in his honor. The event will take place at the El Dorado Park West Social Center, in Long Beach, CA.

Military Thriller Weaves Paranormal with Historical Fiction

WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y., April 13, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ‘The Reflection of Innocence’ (ISBN: 978-0692646526), by John Tolliver, is a story that centers on a Navy misfit with the ability to see inside people’s souls. Gift or curse? The reader will have to decide.

Spring Taste NYC Event in New York City is Not Your Average Food Show

NEW YORK, N.Y., April 12, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — New York City foodies are in for a treat. Spring Taste NYC, hosted by EMRG Media, promises to deliver a feast for the senses like no other food show has done before. Savvy New Yorkers will sip, sample and indulge from more than 50 of the city’s top vendors.

Uproar Entertainment Announces New Comedy CD by Jodi Miller

LOS ANGELES, Calif., April 11, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Uproar Entertainment is excited to announce the release of Jodi Miller’s first comedy CD ‘NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND.’ Recorded in front of a live audience at The Comedy Underground in Seattle, Wash., this CD is instantly a hilariously relatable, and spontaneously pushes the envelope. This is Jodi’s first recording for Uproar Entertainment.

PPRN Radio Announces April 25 Premiere of ‘The Online Film Show with Phil Hall’

NAUGATUCK, Conn., April 4, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — PPRN Radio is pleased to announce the addition of a new program to its schedule: “The Online Movie Show with Phil Hall,” a weekly celebration of films and filmmaking. ‘The Online Movie Show’ will have its premiere on April 25, 2016 and will broadcast live on PPRN Radio on Monday nights at 7 p.m. ET.

Dania Beach Arts and Seafood Celebration Seeks Energetic Volunteers for 2016 Event

DANIA BEACH, Fla., March 16, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Dania Beach Arts and Seafood Celebration (DBASC) is seeking volunteers for the exciting fourth annual event from April 2 – 3, 2016. This two-day celebration, held in the heart of downtown Dania Beach in Frost Park at 300 NE 2nd Street, will feature numerous local and regional artists showcasing their unique creations. This year’s event is positioned to be even bigger and better than the previous three years with the addition of a National Headliner Act provided by The Casino at Dania Beach: Survivor.

MH Virtual Creating Online Games to Honor 225th Anniversary of the Bill of Rights

COVINGTON, Ky., March 16, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A web developer and veteran of the U.S. Navy is creating a series of online games honoring the 225th anniversary of ratification of the Bill of Rights. Michael Hebert, Owner/Operator of MH Virtual, LLC, was born in the ninth state to ratify the document (Rhode Island) and calls the game collection Civics Match.

Massi Furlan plays Anthony Servidone in ‘Live by Night’ directed by Ben Affleck and produced by Leonardo DiCaprio

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., March 10, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Actor Massi Furlan takes on the role of Anthony Servidone opposite Ben Affleck in ‘Live by Night’ a 1920’s prohibition-era American crime film written and directed by Affleck and produced by Leonardo DiCaprio. The film is based on the novel by Dennis Lehane, is being distributed by Warner Bros and slated to hit the theaters in 2017.

New Comedy CD by Josh Adams from Uproar Entertainment

LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 9, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Uproar Entertainment is excited to announce the release of Josh Adams’ first comedy CD ‘LIVE FROM THE DROP’ on March 11, 2016. Recorded in front of a live audience at The Drop Comedy Club in South Bend Indiana, Adams delivers a clever, laid back, in your face look at the world in which we live accented with heavy hitting jokes.

Host of hit TV Show ‘Hoarders’ Comes to Georgia

CUMMING, Ga., March 7, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — TV Star and lead expert of the hit cable television show ‘Hoarders,’ Cory Chalmers, will be making a special guest appearance at his newest Steri-Clean franchise. This franchise is owned and operated by Josh and Dusty Dinsmore. They are inviting the public to their grand opening / open house on Friday March 18, 2016, beginning at 5 p.m. at their franchise headquarters.

Young, Gifted and Gay Hip Hop Artist Rahccy Releases New Single ‘Miss Jill on 108th’

LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 2, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Covert Entertainment’s 23-year-old powerhouse performer, Rahccy is packing pain, pushing power, igniting love and stirring the fever in her every verse with the release of her debut single, ‘Miss Jill on 108th.’ Young, gifted and unapologetically gay, Rahccy is knocking down musical walls and rebuilding them her way, single-handedly revamping hip hop and restructuring its current status quo.

Legendary Comedienne Marsha Warfield Headlines Funny Lady Hope Flood’s 5th Annual Comics Rock! Convention

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Feb. 29, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Five years of funny is no small feat when you are a female in a male dominated industry coordinating an annual comedy fest. In fact, it is literally not a joke. But comedienne Hope Flood has handled it with amazing finesse and style as her Comics Rock! Convention returns, April 26 to 30, 2016 at J. Anthony Brown’s JSpot Comedy Club, located 5581 W Manchester Boulevard in Westchester, CA.

Soviet Union Born Author Details Her Compelling Story of Bondage to Freedom

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 23, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ‘Chasing Freedom’ (ISBN: 978-0578164373) is a newly-released book authored by Ella Miriam that details her personal and compelling story from bondage to freedom. Through engaging personal stories, Miriam provides the reader with insight into social dynamics, political events and emigration patterns.

Animated Horror Indie Launches Crowdfund

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Feb. 19, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Coverage Ink Films, producers of the animated horror thriller ‘Malevolent’ have launched an IndieGogo campaign. The goal is to reach $45K for finishing funds. The film stars Ray Wise (‘Twin Peaks,’ ‘Robocop’), Morena Baccarin (‘Deadpool,’ ‘Gotham,’ ‘Firefly’), Bill ‘Choptop’ Moseley (‘The Devil’s Rejects,’ ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre II’) and sci-fi legend William Shatner (‘Star Trek,’ ‘Boston Legal’).

Actor, Stuntman and Fitness Entrepreneur scores role in ‘LIVE BY NIGHT’ by Ben Affleck and Launches X3S Bench

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Feb. 15, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Zak Lee Guarnaccia is a multifaceted actor, Hollywood stuntman, filmmaker, martial artist and fitness expert, whose career has been evolving in film, television, martial arts and fitness for well-over two decades. Guarnaccia is thrilled to join the cast on ‘Live by Night’ – the upcoming American crime film, written and directed by the Oscar-winning director Ben Affleck, based on the 2012 novel of the same name by Dennis Lehane and distributed by Warner Bros. Affleck is also producing along with Leonardo DiCaprio.

Nichelle Nichols Joins Paramount FX Team to Rebuild Starship Enterprise

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Feb. 12, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Star Trek fans and those with interest in movie history have the chance to ‘boldly go where no man has gone before.’ The original iconic movie model of the USS Enterprise used in the first six Star Trek films is about to be rebuilt, Project Enterprise announced today.

Texas Boys Choir 70th Anniversary Documentary Debuts Feb. 18 at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 10, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A film documentary commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the Texas Boys Choir will be screened at 7 p.m., Feb. 18 during a special ceremony at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. The documentary – literally seven decades in the making – explores the vast and rich history and legacy of the boys choir. It is written and directed by Gary McGrath, a TBC alum who also is executive director of The Texas State Men and Boys Choir.

Uproar Entertainment Announces New Comedy CD by Brett Hamil

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.

‘Area Code 666’ A New Approach to Modern Fiction

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Feb. 5, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Writer John Scott G is creating the world’s first omnibus novel. Interweaving nine novels, dozens of short stories, numerous comedy routines, and a great deal of political satire, ‘Area Code 666’ is being serialized on Ga-Ga.com, the new online magazine of the arts (in BETA).

Ely Winter Festival and ArtWalk – Nobody Does Winter Better!

ELY, Minn., Jan. 25, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Ely’s Winter Festival and ArtWalk opens Thursday, February 4 and continues through Sunday, February 14, 2016. This annual celebration of winter in the north offers outdoor activities, both muscle- and engine-powered; indoor cultural and social events; and the ArtWalk, which combines the best of indoor and outdoor.

California Basketball Assn. Holds Draft – Center Renardo Sidney Is Men’s First-Ever Player Selected

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 ‘Wiggin’ Out’ Event Raises Awareness and Dollars to Help Fight Alzheimer’s Disease

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.’

A&I Presents Photojournalist Tish Lampert at PhotoLA 2016

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 11, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A&I, the fine art photographic printing and services company, will present the work of award-winning photojournalist Tish Lampert at its booth #816 at PhotoLA. The exhibit is part of Lampert’s 15-year series on the landmark protests of our times. Ambassador Anwarul K. Chowdhury, Former Under-Secretary-General and High Representative of the UN, will dedicate the exhibition in a special event highlighting his world peace initiative.