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New Video Web Site Helps Entertainers Shine

Recently launched Talentainer.com allows entertainers to post videos of their latest and greatest acts in hopes of landing new gigs. Since the site debuted just over a month ago, it has attracted award-winning comedians, mimes, circus entertainers, disc jockeys, masters of ceremonies and other "event enhancers" interested in giving the world a sneak peak at their performances, rates and geographic parameters. In fact, within weeks of the launch, a number of famous acts have signed on who have appeared before the Queen of England at Buckingham Palace and on "America's Got Talent" and "Late Show with David Letterman. (PRWeb Aug 7, 2008)

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Escorts... The New Docu-Musical by David Leddick Opens Aug. 8

David Leddick (www.DavidLeddick.net) has written a book about male escorts! Out of this book, if you can believe it, comes a new musical: "Escorts." The show reveals the stories of sixteen male escorts in words, song, and dance and in the flesh. With libretto and lyrics by David Leddick, music by Andrew Sargent, direction by David Kingery and produced by V. J. Colonna, musical theater doesn't get any sexier. (PRWeb Aug 7, 2008)

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Telluride Film Festival and other Telluride Summer Festivals Offer Something for Everyone

Telluride Film Festival will begin in August 24th and finish on September 1, 2008. ResortQuest Telluride is proud to be a Show Ring level sponsor of this event. (PRWeb Aug 6, 2008)

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Antelope Valley Estate Planning Law Firm's Founding Partner Serves on Performing Arts Center Board

Antelope Valley estate planning law firm founding partner Mark E. Thompson is serving on the Board of Directors for the Lancaster Performing Arts Center Foundation. The Foundation supports the Art for Youth program and enhancements and upkeep of the Lancaster Performing Arts Center. (PRWeb Aug 6, 2008)

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The World of the Ancient Olympics Brought to Life

The Olympic games are the most enduring athletic competition in the world. But what are the origins of this 2700-year old event? How and why did it all begin? Tracing the enigmatic, mystical genesis of the Greek Olympiad, The Olympic Games: How They All Began takes us to ancient Greece. In this six-essay compilation, some of the field's greatest scholars present a fascinating picture of the ancient Olympic Games and their devoted fans. (PRWeb Aug 6, 2008)

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The First and Only London Theatre Ticket Comparison Site

Ever wanted to see if you could get your west end theatre tickets for a cheaper rate? Well http://www.Comparetheatretickets.com is the place to go! With a strong list of all the main STAR credited ticket brokers, this site guarantees getting cheaper London theatre tickets. (PRWeb Aug 5, 2008)

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Beauty's Back - Angel Chen, International Artist Introduces Hand Painted Silk Dresses "Couture Painting Color Portrait"

International artist, Angel Chen, introduces a limited number of exclusive hand painted silk dresses, bringing art, elegance, luxury and class in the form of feminine beauty to life. The "Couture Painting Color Portrait" is an interlocking system of both painting and gown made to exact specifications, uniquely created for color, form, and personal design. The painting, a wall installation of watercolor works on paper, a selection as dense or as spare a collection as one chooses, like blooms in a bouquet, are intermingled and selected with care for each individual. The silk gown is created for each special lady, a singular tribute to her own personal essence, in saturated hues inspired to match her own personal style. (PRWeb Aug 5, 2008)

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Acteva Announces Multiple Enhancements to ActevaRSVP for Salesforce CRM

Acteva Announces Multiple Enhancements to ActevaRSVP for Salesforce CRMCampaign Integration, Anonymous RSVP Link among new additions (PRWeb Aug 5, 2008)

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The 3rd Annual Estes Park Film Festival Announces Official Selections

Showcasing over 40 independent films from around the world, the 3rd Annual Estes Park Film Festival will take place September 11-14 at the Historic Park Theatre in downtown Estes Park, Colorado. Built in 1913, the Park Theatre is the oldest operating movie theatre west of the Mississippi and is on the national register of historic places. This September filmmakers, festival attendees, and industry professionals from around the world will travel to Estes Park to enjoy the diverse selection of independent films, filmmaker panels, and numerous festival parties. (PRWeb Aug 4, 2008)

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Unsigned Artist & Wife Take on Entire Music Industry Alone

Five Times August has major success with Do-It-Yourself approach. (PRWeb Aug 1, 2008)

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GuestLogix Launches the Airline Industry's First In-Flight Box Office™ with Broadway Ticketing Service

Program with Shubert Ticketing to serve the 8 million tourists who fly to New York City to experience Broadway theater productions each year (PRWeb Jul 31, 2008)

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Molotov Theatre Group Wins "Best Overall" Award at 2008 Capital Fringe; Audience Showers Gooey Outpouring of Support on Show Wrong-Headedly Called "Gratuitous," "Sophomoric" and "Disappointing"

Proving definitively that there's no accounting for taste, Molotov Theatre Group's thrill-kill sexual bloodplay comedy "The Sticking Place" jumped right over all the sub-categories to win the audience Pick of the Fringe award for Best Overall at the Capital Fringe Festival (www.capfringe.org). The announcement was made on July 26, at the conclusion of Fringe festivities in Washington DC (PRWeb Jul 31, 2008)

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Drum Corps International Brings its Celebrated World Championship Quarterfinals to Movie Theatres for a Fifth Year in "Big, Loud & Live 5"

Drum Corps International Summer Tour culminates with world championships in one-night-only annual theatre event. (PRWeb Jul 30, 2008)

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Coffeehouse Concept for Children Offered by Robin And The Giant

Popular children's recording artists Robin And The Giant perform acoustic shows for children in an "unplugged" format at intimate settings as a coffeehouse style revue they are calling the Milk And Cookie Cafe. The shows mark the 21st anniversary of Robin And The Giant. The shows are free to resorts, hotels, and campgrounds in the state of Florida. (PRWeb Jul 30, 2008)

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'Edges" The Audiobook of Award-Winning Novel Starring Tovah Feldshuh Wins Audiofile's Magazine's Earphone Award

Edges O Israel O Palestine; Written by Leora Skolkin-Smith; Read by Tovah Feldshuh, accomplished actress of stage and screen; Wins "Earphone Award" from AudioFile Magazine (PRWeb Jul 29, 2008)

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CinciMedia, the Global Interactive Media Services Agency, Awarded Contract to Re-Design the Cincinnati Ballet Website

CinciMedia, the global provider of interactive media design and development services, is pleased to announce it has been awarded the contract to re-design the Cincinnati Ballet website for the upcoming season. (PRWeb Jul 28, 2008)

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Hinder to Take It to the Limit on November 4 : First Single 'Use Me' Explodes at Radio Garnering #1 Most Added at Alternative for Two Consecutive Weeks

Rousing Universal Republic rockers Hinder will be releasing their much anticipated follow-up album to their breakthrough 3X platinum smash Extreme Behavior on Election Day, November 4. The new CD, Take It To The Limit, was produced by Extreme Behavior producer Brian Howes, and features the cutting edge first single “Use Me,” which officially hit radio on July 15. The single is already making waves at radio by being the #1 Most Added at Alternative Radio for two consecutive weeks in a row. Q101 (Chicago), 89X (Detroit) and The Edge (Dallas) have all jumped on board the infectious single and has been met with an overwhelming listener reaction. (PRWeb Jul 28, 2008)

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Patron Technology to Host Second Annual E-marketing Conference

Patron Technology today announced that it will host its second annual day-long E-marketing E-mersion E-vent." The conference, to be held at the Baruch Performing Arts Center in New York City, will feature speakers from Google, the New York Philharmonic, Cincinnati Opera, and more. Topics to be covered include: E-mail Marketing, Google Adwords, Social Network Marketing, Podcasts, and Video. Hosted by WQXR radio's Elliot Forrest. (PRWeb Jul 28, 2008)

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Laurel Zucker Flute Masterclass DVD Series Leaps Into Music Market

Laurel Zucker has released four new educational flute masterclass DVDS which allow the viewer to learn how to make meaningful and technically excellent performances of well-known flute compositions. Flute students perform for Laurel Zucker and then receive detailed instruction on their performance. (PRWeb Jul 26, 2008)

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West End Theatre Tickets Business Thrives Despite The Credit Crunch - But Canny Bookers Go Online

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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The Comedy Club Reviews The World's Biggest Comedy Festival at Edinburgh Fringe 08

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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Bay Area Singles and Sacramento Singles Party Salutes the Olympic Spirit

"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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Gamer Geeks "Team Tetris" Take Over Small Town Parade, Release New Video

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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Luthier's Pride.com Supports the Arts by forming Luthier's Pride Musicians' Circle

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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Telluride Summer Festivals Offer Something for Everyone

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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Scott Yanow Completes The Jazz Singers, His Tenth Jazz Book

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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Guest Hotels Switch on to Capital Culture

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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One of Branson's Newest Shows Finding Success in New Venue

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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Over $64,000 in Cash and Prizes Awarded to Student Stylist for Best Bridal Hairstyle

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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Hometown Gets Broadway Sneak Peek Pride and Prejudice Musical Showcases in Rochester, NY's Eastman Theatre

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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The Great American Dog Show, Presented by Colleen Paige's Pet Home Magazine, Comes to Maryland

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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From Education to Entertainment - Blackboard Founder Seeks to Transform Another Industry

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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"Red, White and Brown" a Comedy Show Featuring Some of New York City's Funniest Arab, Muslim, Iranian and Indian Comedians

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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Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Presents Kinko For President At Fleisher Art Memorial: 8:00 PM, Thursday, 11 September 2008

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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Drink Deep the Mysterious Pleasures of Commedia Dell'Arte With the Cast of Histrionics at the Edinburgh Fringe

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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Main Street Station Announces Agape Music Festival

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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Obama's 'White Trash' Presidential Rival Rides Into Town to Launch Cultural Concierge Comedy Season

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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Dog Leg Preacher to Perform at Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

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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Desert Road Publishing Announces Launch of 'You Ain't No Johnny Cash'

The Southwestern stage play by David Miguel Estrada will become available July 25 (PRWeb Jul 19, 2008)

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Fashion Week San Diego: Tickets on Sale Now

Tickets are on sale for the world's only bi-national fashion week event. (PRWeb Jul 18, 2008)

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