DJANGO REINHARDT NY FESTIVAL at BIRDLAND CELEBRATES 15 YEARS

July 23, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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AIR FRANCE presents The DJANGO REINHARDT NY FESTIVAL 'Celebrating its 15th Anniversary' featuring Aug. 5-10 at Birdland SAMSON SCHMITT, LUDOVIC BEIER, PIERRE BLANCHARD Special Guests: Olli Soikkelii /Guitar from Finland Peter Beets/Piano from Holland and more... +US Jazz Guests: Joel Frahm, Anat Cohen, Jane Monheit, Edmar Castaneda , Chris Washburne   Nov. 4-9 at Birdland Dorado Schmitt and "3 sons" AMATI, SAMSON, & BRONSON           AND MORE..... "From France"! Plus two major cross-country tours...includes Newport Jazz Festival HOT HOT JAZZ !   "THE BEST JAZZ SHOW IN TOWN", ........... Imagine a stage filled with contemporary  Django Reinhardt descendants and you'll get a sense that the collective talent pool on the bandstand is larger than the Arc … [Continue reading...]

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Happy Birthday to The Apollo Theater!! 80 Years!!

July 23, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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The Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc., a not-for-profit organization established in 1991, is dedicated to the preservation and development of the legendary Apollo Theater through the Apollo Experience of world-class live performances and education programs that: • honor the influence and advance the contributions of African-American artists; and • advance emerging creative voices across cultural and artistic media Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc.'s vision is to expand the reach of the Apollo Experience to a worldwide audience. The world famous Apollo Theater is so much more than a historic landmark - it is a source of pride and a symbol of the brilliance of American artistic accomplishment. With its rich history and continued significance, the Apollo Theater, considered the bastion of … [Continue reading...]

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Wounded Warrior Project

July 23, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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On Monday, August 11th 2014, the World’s Largest Golf Outing benefiting Wounded Warrior Project will be held across 110+ courses in over 28 states. WLGO is more than just a great day of golf; it’s about making a difference in the lives of our injured service men and women. I have entered a team to play in the 2014 Worlds Largest Golf Outing. It is going to be a great time but also an opportunity to raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project. Please sponsor our team at: http://www.worldslargestgolfouting.com/team?sid=18631  and help us raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project. One Hundred Percent of your contribution will go to support Wounded Warrior Project! The events are open to amateur golfers of all abilities. Sign up your own team … [Continue reading...]

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Celebrity Chef Aids Israel’s Troubled Youth

July 23, 2014 By Leave a Comment

Celebrity chef Art Smith raised funds for ELEM, Youth in Distress in Israel, at an event at Modiani Kitchen Showroom in Englewood, NJ. Oprah's former personal chef went to Israel as part of a US State Department program, "Chefs for Peace," where he worked with youth in ELEM's vocational program Liliyot restaurant in Tel Aviv.  Photo Credit: Ayelet Levron. Video of cooking demo and discussion about helping kids. http://youtu.be/aERKNf2Q1w0 … [Continue reading...]

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DRAGONS TO INVADE CENTRAL PARK –THIS THURS. 7/17/2014 @11:00am

July 15, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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THIS Thursday, July 17th at 11:00 AM (rain or shine), CENTRAL PARK-BETHESDA FOUNTAIN ADJACENT TO THE BOATHOUSE.(2 minutes south by walk to the Boathouse; just a short stroll from Fifth Avenue and 72nd Street) FBUDDHIST MONKS, AND SHAOLIN MARTIAL ARTISTS TO PERFORM, BLESS AND UNVEIL DRAGON BOATS FOR THE 2014 HONG KONG DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL IN NEW YORK. THE YEAR OF THE HORSE Media, Invited Guests, (we  welcome  the new NYC Parks Commissioner), Elected Officials, VIP's, Sponsors and Traditional Chinese Shaolin Martial Artists will look on as Shi Fu Jie Tong and Shi Fu Ming Yu from World Chan Buddhist Association perform the Traditional Awakening Blessing of the Dragon Boats, continuing the “Kick off” of  the festivities leading up to the 2014 Hong Kong Dragon Boat … [Continue reading...]

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ARTISTS BEN MOON AND WILLIAM QUIGLEY RAISE AWARENESS THROUGH ART FOR THE SOLDIER RIDE

July 11, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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$B!H (BSIP TO THE SOLDIERS $B!I (B DURING ARTHAMPTONS / ART MARKET WEEKEND JULY 10 – 13th     Portion of Proceeds to Benefit The Soldier Ride, a Wounded Warriors Charity Program Mixed media artist Ben Moon and the renowned artist William Quigley, known as $B!H (BThe Pleasurists, $B!I (B have joined forces and are collaborating to bring the Hamptons their second annual soiree, "Mash - Up Society," taking place in the midst of ArtHamptons weekend. The opening night party will take place on Friday July 11th at Quigley $B!G (Bs studio on Schenck $B!G (Bs Alley, Skrapper Studios. This exhibit will be a beautiful composition of sights and sounds, and will showcase the art of William Quigley and Ben Moon. Last year the pair showcased the work through powerhouse dealer Mark Borghi Fine … [Continue reading...]

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4TH OF JULY PATRIOTIC TRAVEL DESTINATIONS AND DEALS:

July 3, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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Award-Winning, International Travel Expert Stephanie Oswald Provides Patriotic Travel Tips on Everything from Where to Go, What to Pack and Getting the Most for Your Dollar! STEPHANIE OSWALD, Editor-In-Chief of TRAVELGIRL Magazine, Award-Winning International Travel Expert With Fourth of July fast approaching, what’s on your travel itinerary?  There are certain icons of freedom that every American should visit at least once in his or her lifetime. No matter how many times you’ve seen pictures of these shrines to our nation’s heroes and heritage, it’s a star-spangled thrill to witness them in person. They appeal to our patriotism and love of liberty and remind us what it means to be an American.  Award-Winning International travel expert Stephanie Oswald is available for … [Continue reading...]

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Philippines Independence Day Parade

July 1, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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Philippines Independence Day Parade beautiful people and beautiful costumes, soon able to be purchased on good news.  Go to www.goodnewsplanet.com/filipinos for more information on the Filipino community. … [Continue reading...]

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UNIVERSAL PEACE DAY Meeting – Sat JUNE 28 5-7pm

June 27, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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GREAT NEWS!! I am very pleased to share that we will be having an amazing 30th anniversary of UNIVERSAL PEACE DAY with the awesome Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul & Mary, David Amram, Guy Davis, Spook Handy, the Raging Grannies, Peaceniks, Russell Daisey, Roland Mousaa, Atsuko Yumi, Adele Rolider, Namaya, Ray Korona and lots more.     Hoping you can JOIN US this SAT, JUNE 28  5-7PM to plan NYC Peace Museum's upcoming events: UNIVERSAL PEACE DAY & MEET THE PEACEMAKER Meet our honored PeaceMaker, Iran Nazario.   We'll begin with sharing some food. Please bring a snack to share.   Limited Space -  Please RSVP: ringbells4peace@gmail.com  by Fri, June 27th Looking forward to seeing you! peace, love + … [Continue reading...]

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The Vigil for International Peace and Ecology

June 27, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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  www.vigil4internationalpeace.org  Submitted by Rev. Susana Bastarrica.  Greetings and Blessings We  hear from many of those participating in the Vigil at a gathering to discuss the event.  A wonderful group will perform and make this special day a great success. It is a big honor for our Peace Day Party to join into The Vigil for International Peace and Ecology.  Good News has been involved since its inception.  Rev. Susana has done a great job in keeping Peace into the minds of millions. … [Continue reading...]

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2014 Real Estate Subway Series: Queens Stop

June 24, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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Join us June 24th in Queens for the second stop in a series of panel discussions being held throughout New York City as we discuss the current development projects that will shape the future of real estate in each borough.   Agenda: 5:00pm - 6:00pm Registration 6:00pm - 7:00pm Panel Discussion 7:00pm - 9:00pm Networking   Included: Hors d'oeuvres Beer & Wine Live documentary taping Networking with real estate industry leaders   Sponsorship opportunities include the following benefits:      Exhibitor table at the event Logo / link on web / email promotions Social Media Marketing  Video Marketing  Company Branding  Attendee List  Exclusivity (No Competing Sponsors)   If you are interested … [Continue reading...]

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RINGO STARR LOVE AND PEACE ART SHOW

June 18, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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STARTS THURSDAY June 19th. Soho Contemporary Art, Rick Rounick, Owner Richard Benton, Affiliate Soho Contemporary Art is Located in the heart of Manhattan's Lower East Side on the southeast corner of Bowery and Houston Street. Our 2,900 square foot gallery features the artwork of Alex Katz, Andy Warhol, Bambi, Burton Morris, Christopher Wool, Donald Sultan, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Jim Dine, Keith Haring, Neil Leifer, Robert Longo, Robert Rauschenberg, Roy Lichtenstein, Takashi Murakami, Tom Wesselmann and many others. With over 30 years of experience we have provided the finest condition artwork at the best possible price points to collectors and galleries located around the world. Soho Contemporary Art is committed to maintaining the highest level of service to our clients. We cater to … [Continue reading...]

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Ben’s Birthday Party- June 12, 2014

June 17, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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Ben’s Birthday Party, Chillin’ and Grillin”.  Benjamin Rinzier celebrates with Katya Bychkova  along with many friends.  A great PARTY! https://www.facebook.com/events/460915780712329/) … [Continue reading...]

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Aziza Miller

June 16, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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Aziza Miller knows New York. The pulse and the energy of the city manifests in her fusion of jazz, soul, Latin, and spoken word. She spellbinds audiences with her original compositions, peerless musicianship, and soulful yet sophisticated melodies. A native New Yorker, Aziza is proud to debut her new albumWhat’s On Your Mind? at Joe’s Pub. What’s On Your Mind? is the defining musical portrait of Aziza as both composer and musical artisan. "The Subway," the album's first single, vividly captures the sights, sounds, and colorful characters that distinguish New York's metro system. Produced by Abe Fogle, engineered by Bryan X. Andrade, mixed by Chris Parks, and mastered by Dave Darlington, “The Subway” has been hailed by Valerie Simpson as "an anthem for the Metropolitan … [Continue reading...]

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Toigo Impact:

June 11, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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It Starts with Students & Finishes with Leaders  www.toigofoundaton.org A Toigo leader is a person of unique perspective and vision focused not only on his/her own development and advancement, but also that of others, while upholding the highest degree of excellence, ethics and integrity. st two decades. 2011 Toigo Institute launches Toigo All A Board to drive increased board diversity and Groundbreakers, a summit for female leaders as part of its advancement initiatives. General Colin Powell (USA) Ret., honored with Lifetime of Leadership AWard at Toigo’s annual gala. 2010 Toigo launches the Toigo Institute for Leadership Excellence Advancement and Diversity (I-LEAD), extending the power and impact of its leadership programs to minority mid- and … [Continue reading...]

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Destiny USA

June 10, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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Destiny USA is a new 2.4 million square foot destination that includes Carousel Center, a dominant super regional shopping center already attracting 20 million annual visits.   The brand new expansion will mix all types of retail including; luxury outlet tenants, restaurants and entertainment. A stunning three-story glass atrium will provide perfect weather year round. This exciting destination is designed to attract tourists, Canadians, destination shoppers and extend the draw of regional visitors well beyond a typical trade area. This is a great opportunity to be a part of a unique LEED® Gold Certified green project. Oxford Economics has projected an annual visitation of over 29 million.   A New Kind of Destination Combining retail, entertainment and dining … [Continue reading...]

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Anne Williams, The Inner Source Natural Health

June 6, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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The mission of Inner Source Natural Health is to help each patient realize their greatest health potential using the least disruptive recommendations possible to stimulate the innate ability of the body to heal itself. In December 2009 Inner Source Health moved from Syosset to Huntington, Long Island to provide a serene setting in which to administer our naturopathic treatments. InnerSource Natural Health is staffed by the following Naturopathic Doctors and Acupuncturists: Pina LoGiudice ND, LAc Peter Bongiorno ND, LAc Siobhan Hanlon ND, MS Cynthia Hewett LAc Donna Nesteruk LAc Anne Williams, ND, MS, LAc The Inner Source Clinic Inner Source Natural Health was originally conceived in 1996. At this time, Dr. Pina LoGiudice met Dr. Peter Bongiorno for the first time while working in … [Continue reading...]

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IDP NGO COMMITTEE MEETING-Thursday, June 12, 2014

June 6, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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IDP NGO COMMITTEE MEETING Thursday, June 12, 2014 1:00-3:00 pm Baha’i UN Office 866 UN Plaza, Suite 120 (a UN pass is not required for entry) At this meeting, we will: Set the stage for the 2014 International Day of Peace Discuss the theme as it relates to the post-2015 SDG agenda, the Secretary-General’s Rights Up Front Initiative, our ongoing work with Peace Education, and IDP observances in local communities Offer the opportunity to join any our amazing and varied Peace Teams working with cities, communications, business, youth, education, sport, spirituality and more Invite NGOs to propose youth to present their peace projects at the UN IDP student observance on the morning of Sept. 19 at UN headquarters Share promotional campaigns and networks engaged in the … [Continue reading...]

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Complimentary Yoga Class and Deepak Chopra Omega

June 3, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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AmericanYogaAcademy.com      973.731.9960 Complimentary Yoga Class Sunday, Memorial Day WeekendAll Levels Welcome   11:00 - 12:00 pm   Introducing Allison Bogart, AYA Yoga Instructor      MONDO in Downtown SUMMIT 426 Springfield Avenue     Introduction to Yoga Teacher Training  Course Sunday, May 25  Complimentary Yoga Class 11:00 - 12:00 pm Introductory Session Q & A 12:15 - 12:45 pm 1:00 - 1:30 pm   MONDO in Downtown SUMMIT 3rd Floor, Beautiful Loft Studio Get Started Now!  SAVE $250 on TUITION; Sign Up by June 1.   >>More   Join Deepak Chopra and Claire Diabat Omega Institute The Future of Well-Being June 27 - 29       … [Continue reading...]

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Andrew Personette’s MODOS Kickstarter Campaign

June 3, 2014 By Leave a Comment
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Hello All- Remember the great people who bought my Tivoli property & business; Andrew Personette, Bruna De Araujo & their son Luca…. Well, Andrew's business Ecosystems is launching a KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN to expand their line of a tool free, sustainable furniture system, MODOS that uses connectors and boards to make anything you want.The London Financial Times called it, "Lego for design savvy adults." Additionally for those of us, (the many of us in these times!) who are involved with marketing, graphic design & crowd source funding, their KickStarter is a gorgeous, well thought out model. IT is worth a look for that reason alone! I commend this opportunity to you…. Warmly, Kathleen Mandeville … [Continue reading...]

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