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Impressions of the 30th Annual Erwin Piscator Awards Luncheon

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Elysium and the Erwin Piscator Award Society present the 30th Annual Erwin Piscator Awards to James C. Nicola and Marina Kellen French James C. Nicola, Artistic Director of the New York Theatre Workshop (left) and Gregorij von Leitis, Founder and President of the Erwin Piscator Award Society, who reads the citation of the Erwin Piscator Award 2017 before presenting it to Mr. Nicola. (photo: Letizia Mariotti) On Thursday, March 30, Gregorij H. von Leïtis, Artistic Director of Elysium - between two continents, presented the 30th Annual Erwin Piscator Awards at the Lotos Club in New York. James C. Nicola received the Erwin Piscator Award for his enormous contributions to the American theater by producing and cultivating artists whose works inspire and challenge the public. Tony … [Continue reading...]

Hiroshima, Japan

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The World Peace Prayer Society and James Twyman are collaborating on a year long journey to Light up the World with Peace. Starting in August, 2016, we will be focusing on a country at war or in conflict EVERY MONTH, or an event that represents an important opportunity for creating peace, to focus the prayers of millions of people who are dedicated to healing the heart of humanity. AUGUST World Peace Pulse Synchronize Global Meditation Prayer Vigil for Nuclear Disarmament Our prayers will merge on the 71st anniversary of the first atomic bomb which fell on the city of Hiroshima on August 6th, 1945. HIROSHIMA, JAPAN TOMORROW - August 6th JOIN US IN A Live WEBCAST from Hiroshima Peace Park the entire event will broadcast between 7:45am - 11:00am Japan Time … [Continue reading...]

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

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TASTE OF HOPE 11TH ANNUAL EVENT HONORING HOSTED BY CHRIS WRAGGE AND RICHARD KIND New York, April 2016: The American Cancer Society is hosting its 11th annual Taste of Hope event on Wednesday, May 25th, 2016 at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City. The prominent culinary, wine, and spirits event features some of New York’s most popular restaurants, chefs and beverage vendors. Guests enjoy a walk-around tasting where they can sample trademark dishes, premier wines and spirits, and inventive cocktails. The event will also feature a silent auction where guests can bid on selected items exclusively offered to Taste of Hope. This year Taste of Hope is thrilled to present Culinary Honoree and award-winning celebrity chef David Burke, Corporate Honoree and Owner of Myriad … [Continue reading...]

***WHY SPRING IS THE TIME FOR LOVE***

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TALK TO RENOWNED RELATIONSHIP EXPERT, SOCIOLOGIST &SEXOLOGIST PEPPER SCHWARTZ, PhD. NEW RESEARCH ON MODERN LOVE WITH THE HOST OF THE HIT SHOW ‘MARRIED AT FIRST SIGHT’ One of the Nation’s Top Relationship Experts Shares an AVVO Study that Explains How Americans Feel about Marriage, Divorce & Relationships When it comes to relationships and modern love, Pepper Schwartz, PhD., is one of the top experts in the nation. She’s best known as the Co-Host of the unique and top-rated show MARRIED AT FIRST SIGHT, but is also the author of 25 books on relationships. She is truly recognized as one of the premiere experts on dating in today’s society. In our contemporary world, relationships are constantly changing with internet dating sites, marriage and divorce. So with spring and … [Continue reading...]

Remembrance event for the Hungarian Composers who perished during the Holocaust. In the presence of H.E. Ban Ki-moon, Secretary General of the United Nations and Madam Yoo (Ban) Soon-taek Hosted by : H. E. Ms. Katalin Annamária Bogyay Permanent Representative of Hungary to the United Nations

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In the presence of H.E. Ban Ki-moon, Secretary General of the United Nations and Madam Yoo (Ban) Soon-taek Hosted by : H. E. Ms. Katalin Annamária Bogyay Permanent Representative of Hungary to the United Nations Welcoming remarks: H. E. Mr. Szabolcs Takács Minister of State for EU Affairs, Chair of IHRA Ms. Cristina Gallach Under-Secretary-General for Communications and Public Information. Good News Broadcasts portions of the event, please go to our www.peacedayparty.org and join our world peace efforts. Remembering Samuel Pisar, Holocaust Survivor, Special Envoy for Holocaust Education by Judith Pisar “In Memoriam Hungarian Composers, Victims of Holocaust” A Concert by world-renowned musicians, Professors and students of the Franz Liszt Academy of Music (Budapest) Violin: … [Continue reading...]

The World Peace Prayer Society

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Invites you, your family and friends to experience a Christmas Eve celebration like you've never seen before! TUNE IN TO CBS ON CHRISTMAS EVE! Thursday, December 24, 2015 | 11:35pm EST/PST 10:35pm CST A groundbreaking Interfaith Event broadcast nationally on December 24th on CBS Television Network stations. The program will also be available online at uri.org/cbs or youtube.com/URIglobal This program features: * An interfaith Christmas Eve celebration from St. Gregory's of Nyssa Church in San Francisco, CA. * Voices from people of different religions from around the world * Stories of peacebuilding from conflict areas including the Middle East and Western Africa. Materials to help spread the word about this special program are now available … [Continue reading...]

People’s Climate March and Peace Day Party Join Together

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LATEST NEWS ABOUT PEACE, CHILDREN & THE ENVIRONMENT Our PEACE initiative continues…Our Peace Day Party nonproit will be the CLOSING ORGANIZATION for the People’s Climate March on 9/21.  We will create a walking HUMAN PEACE SIGN,  meeting at 12:30PM at 72nd/Central Park West.  United we will walk  the route and close the March, with a very big Peace Sign at aprox. 38th/11th.  This will follow our Human Peace Sign Ceremony, as part of the Vigil for International Peace and Ecology in Central Park Band Shell at 72nd street/The Mall.  We gather there at 10am. Dan Sherrell, from the Sierra Club NYC organizers for the People’s Climate March states, “Climate change is intimately connected to the dynamics of WAR & PEACE, so I am glad that the Peace Day Party will be joining us … [Continue reading...]

Randi Schatz, Avenue Magazine

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Avenue on the Beach Invites You to Celebrate www.AVENUEmagazine.com Good News speaks to Randi Schatz, President of AVENUE. Founded in 1976, AVENUE is a must-read among the city’s most discerning, stylish and savvy audiences. As Manhattan’s oldest society magazine, and one of the first in the United States, the publication has exclusive access to Manhattan’s elite in a way that is distinct from other magazines. By celebrating the blend of affluence and influence, AVENUE offers a unique, behind-the-scenes perspective on the people and lifestyles in the wealthiest zip codes in the wealthiest country in the world. AVENUE salutes the world we live in: a meritocracy where the point of entry is open to anyone who has met with success. We relish New York’s fabulous style and glamour, and … [Continue reading...]

Join us LIVE in Hiroshima – August 5th/6th 2014

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The World Peace Prayer Society UStream Broadcast  ~  LIVE from HIROSHIMA  Commemorating the 69th anniversary of the  dropping of the Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima  Click here for more information Date and Time of Program  The program will be broadcast LIVE on www.worldpeace.org   CLICK HERE To watch the program LIVE at these times Japan:  August 6th 8:10 am - 10:30 am USA EST: August 5th 7:10pm - 9:30 pm GMT: August 5th 11:10 pm - August 6th 01:30 am  Time Converter   Register Join us live and send your prayers for peace to Hiroshima     The Peace Bell at the Hiroshima Peace Park will ring at 8:15 am the exact time the atomic bomb was dropped on the city. One Minute of Silence is … [Continue reading...]

CELEBRATE AMERICA’S BIRTHDAY

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CELEBRATE AMERICA’S BIRTHDAY WITH A STAR SPANGLED PARTY LIVE FROM THE U.S. CAPITOL! This July 4th, America’s national Independence Day celebration kicks off our country’s 238th birthday with an all-star salute led by our country’s favorite host, two-time Emmy Award- personality Tom Bergeron. Hot off another winning season as host of the hit series Dancing with the Stars, Bergeron will lead an all-star cast in a patriotic evening of unrivaled musical performances—topped off by the greatest display of fireworks anywhere in the nation. Broadcast live on PBS from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, the event will feature performances by: Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Frankie Valli; Grammy Award-winning music legend Patti LaBelle; multi-platinum recording artist and actress Jordin Sparks; … [Continue reading...]

The World Peace Prayer Society

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Peace Pals International The World Peace Prayer Society asks you to join us in sending prayers to the 239 People missing on Malaysian Airlines Flight MH307 Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 took off at 12.41am local time on Saturday, May 8th from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and was due to land in Beijing, China at 6.05am the same day. As of now, the plane remains missing. Please join us in sending our prayers to the 239 people who are missing on the Malaysia Airlines plane and to their friends and family. We are sending our prayers of safety and hope for your return. May Peace be in our Communities May Peace Prevail On Earth May Peace be in Australia May Peace Prevail On Earth May Peace be in Canada May Peace Prevail On Earth May Peace be in China May Peace Prevail On … [Continue reading...]

Japan Society presents The North American Debut of SHOMYO NO KAI

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Voices of a Thousand Years Transcendent Buddhist Chant North American Premiere of "Life in an Autumn"  by Composer Ushio Torikai   Thursday March 6, 2014 7:30pm at St. Bartholomew's Church Japan Society, in conjunction with the Mid-Manhattan Performing Arts Foundation, is proud to present the North American debut of Shomyo no Kai - Voices of a Thousand Years on March 6 at St. Bartholomew's Church in midtown Manhattan. The ritual choral chanting of Japanese Buddhist scripture known as shomyo  boasts a history of over 1300 years, placing it alongside Gregorian chant as among the world's oldest continually performed musical forms. Shomyo (literally meaning "voice clarity") is believed to have originated in India before … [Continue reading...]

HSMNY Chapter Meeting of Thursday, January 23, 2014

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We will meet from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM in the upstairs private room at the Moonstruck East Restaurant, 449 Third Avenue at the Southeast corner of East 31st Street, New York, NY 10016-6026 [ click here for map ]. The title of this event is "Afraid of the Dark: Humanity at the Crossroads, by Dr. Sheldon Solomon". Why does our society have the many problems that we currently are experiencing, particularly concerning the environment, violence, and inequality? Our special guest will help us understand these issues in terms of the psychology and human motivation behind them. Sheldon Solomon, Ph.D. is Professor of Psychology and Interdisciplinary Studies at Skidmore College. His current research in experimental social psychology is primarily concerned with the psychological functions of … [Continue reading...]

THE JEWISH MUSEUM AND THE FILM SOCIETY OF LINCOLN CENTER PRESENT THE 23RD ANNUAL NEW YORK JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL

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The Jewish Museum and The Film Society of Lincoln Center will present the 23rd annual New York Jewish Film Festival at the Film Society's Walter Reade Theater and Elinor Bunim Monroe Film Center, January 8-23, 2014.  The Festival's 49 features and shorts from ten countries provide a diverse global perspective on the Jewish experience. The festival opens on on January 8 with the U.S. premiere of Anne Weil and Phillip Kotlarski's "Friends from France".  Set in 1979 in the midst of the Cold War, a young French  couple slip into the underground of Odessa  "refuseniks" - Jews persecuted by the Soviet regime in order to help them in any way possible.  It is a meticulous recreation of the streets and landscapes of the Brezhnev era of oppression. "The Jewish Cardinal" by Ilan Duran Cohen, … [Continue reading...]

‘The Ghost Whisperer,’ World Renowned Psychic JAMES VAN PRAAGH, @ NY Society for Ethical Culture

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John Scher / Metropolitan Entertainment Presents World Renowned Psychic Medium ‘The Ghost Whisperer’ JAMES VAN PRAAGH Saturday, January 11, 2014 The Concert Hall at New York Society for Ethical Culture 2 West 64th Street New York City 8:00pm Tickets are on sale now. $40, $50 and $100 VIP includes Meet & Greet (All Fees included) available online at Ticketmaster.com and by calling: 800-745-3000   James Van Praagh, world-renowned psychic medium and New York Times bestselling author, is considered a pioneer in the mediumship movement throughout the world, and has been recognized as one of the most accurate spiritual mediums working today. His messages have brought solace, peace and spiritual insights, changing millions's views of … [Continue reading...]

The Junior Society Hosts A Holiday Party, Benefitting New York City Mission Society Annual Holiday Toy Drive

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New York City Mission Society’s Junior Society hosted holiday cocktails to benefit their annual holiday toy drive at Pilotage Fun & Hobby, Tuesday, December 3, 2013. Comprised of young professionals in the New York City Area, the Junior Society supports the mission, vision and values of New York City Mission Society through hands-on outreach, innovative networking and unique fundraising opportunities. As the next generation of philanthropists, including Melissa Berkelhammer, Brooke Laing, Antonella Lemos, Cole Rumbough, and Liz Shafiroff, they support the New York City Mission Society’s goal to improve the lives of children, youth, and families in the city’s most underserved communities.Deeply devoted to the cause, Jean Shafiroff will serve as the honoree for their upcoming benefit … [Continue reading...]

SET SAIL ON AN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE MEDIA ODYSSEY

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Dear Friends, Come and join the fun as we celebrate the International Day of Peace on the “Ship of Humanity” commandeered by the Arts Olympus, with the collaboration of Voices of Women Worldwide, Peace Islands Institute, World Peace Prayer Society, and the New York Rotary Club. The evening’s cruise begins with the beat of a Calypso steel band joyfully creating music for passengers as they board. With all on ship, we set sail to witness the dramatic views of the New York City skyline. We serenely pass under the Brooklyn Bridge and then on out to the spectacular bay with the Statue of Liberty so proudly standing. From there it’s on to the waters near the United Nations where a flag raising ceremony takes place in celebration of the International Day of Peace with Ambassadors, Delegates … [Continue reading...]

Father’s Day – June 16th

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                      Father's Day is a celebration honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. Many countries celebrate it on the third Sunday of June, but it is also celebrated widely on other days. Father's Day was created to complement Mother's Day, a celebration that honors mothers and motherhood. … [Continue reading...]

Invitation to 6th Annual White Party

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Purpose: To celebrate freedom, raise awareness about child trafficking in America AND to raise funds for our rescue-a-child-from-trafficking initiatives. 6th annual White Party in Central Park! This is a private party for my family, friends and also for donors to Media 4 Humanity (my charity). This is a very NY event with some of the kindest and coolest NYers! When: Sunday, April 28th, 2013. Time: 4pm to 6pm Location: Central Park (exact details TBA) Theme: The Great Gatsby in 50 Shades of White! Attire: White & very elegant (Maybe we'll be on the NY Times society page again!) Serving: Passed hors d'oeuvres from many of Manhattan's finest restaurants. A "tastings" like no other! Silent auction: Sports tix and memorabilia, African safaris, fine jewelry, … [Continue reading...]