Tag: Events

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 30, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Local internet marketing agency Geek Powered Studios will be hosting a 'geek-a-thon' starting Friday November 1, and lasting for over 24 hours into the weekend. Geek Powered's employees will be playing video games for 25 hours straight to raise money and awareness for Austin's Dell Children's Hospital - part of the Children's Miracle Network that helps treat children with serious medical conditions, regardless of the family's ability to pay.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 16, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- John Waguespack is the San Francisco winner of the 4th Annual Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series for 'Uplifting,' a portrait of Kate Moss, one of the most influential models of our time. John was a Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series representative for San Francisco in 2012, this is his second year representing San Francisco at Art Basel, Miami.

TOMBSTONE, Ariz., Oct. 14, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The inaugural Tombstone Festival of the Vine(TM) brings award winning Arizona wineries to the 'town too tough to die.' During the first weekend in November, the 2nd and 3rd, 2013, eight Arizona wineries, including Tombstone Wine Works, come to the most famous town in the Old West to pour wine, entertain tasters and showcase some of the finest wines in Arizona.

SEATTLE, Wash., Sept. 26, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- PULSE the Ultimate Halloween Bash at the EMP Museum will continue its long tradition of being the most-anticipated Halloween party in downtown Seattle, on October 26, 2013. PULSE has sold out every year for the last 11 years due to its outstanding location, value, and the most impressive and elaborate costumes in the city. Presented by Halloween Seattle.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 24, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Blue Hill Troupe, Ltd., the only musical theater group in New York City to donate its net proceeds to charity, launches its historic 90th season with 'The Drowsy Chaperone.' A rare combination of unprecedented originality and blinding talent, 'The Drowsy Chaperone' boldly addresses a great unspoken desire in all of our hearts: to be entertained.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 23, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Neurotech Reports, the publisher of Neurotech Business Report newsletter, today announced that several startup and early stage neurotechnology companies will be presenting at the 2013 Neurotech Leaders Forum, to be held in San Francisco October 14-15 at the Radisson Hotel SFO.

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Sept. 16, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Cognitive Behavior Associates has announced that its Founder and Director Dr. Joel L. Becker, Clinical Professor of the Department of Psychology at UCLA, will be in Paris, France to present his interactive sleep program 'Soundly Sleeping.'

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 10, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Pit Stop Players, a fourteen-member instrumental ensemble composed of veteran Broadway pit musicians, launch their fifth season with a concert of Halloween-themed music at Christ and Saint Stephen's Episcopal Church, 120 West 69th Street, on Monday, October 28, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.

ELGIN, Ariz., Sept. 5, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Since the foundation of the Arizona Wine Industry, the Harvesting of the Vine Fine Wine Festival presented by The Village of Elgin has awarded scholarships and helped to fund local law enforcement programs such as DARE. It has also allowed wineries to showcase the fruits of the Arizona vine and provided festival goers with arts, crafts, foods and music. The festival annually crowns the Arizona Grape Stomping Royalty.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Aug. 28, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Jon Gheri presents 'Theatrical Fashion Show' at 5711 W. Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, on Saturday, October 12, 2013. Red Carpet begins at 3:30 p.m. Hors d'oeuvres will be served during the event. The show begins at 4 p.m. featuring fashion designs influenced by the 1920's, 1940's and 1960's along with songs from popular recording artists from each of these eras.

ASBURY PARK, N.J., Aug. 28, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Join Move For Hunger this Labor Day Weekend for the Fifth Annual Surfside Food Drive, Cornhole Tournament and Concert Series on the 2nd Ave. Asbury Park Boardwalk. While hunger may not be on people's minds during the summer holidays, for the 120,000 people in Monmouth and Ocean County that struggle to find their next meal, hunger takes no vacations.

BRAMPTON, Ontario, Canada, Aug. 23, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Canada is a growing nation of pet lovers. According to the Pet Food Association of Canada, there are more than 12.5 million pets nationwide. The 2013 Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council of Canada's (PIJAC Canada) tradeshows provide unique gatherings of the Canadian pet market and the leading companies that influence that industry, including Peel Plastic Products.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 20, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In response to an overwhelming need to improve childcare access and affordability at the University of California, United Auto Workers Local 5810, which represents more than 6,000 postdoctoral scholars at UC, is hosting a panel on childcare resources, low-income childcare funding, work/life balance and statewide initiatives for childcare funding.

CHELMSFORD, Mass., Aug. 19, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Motivational speaker, blogger, and Boston entrepreneur to announce the release of her new book 'REACH! - Dream, Stretch, Achieve, Influence' at the October 22 CEO Summit hosted by Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell.

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Aug. 16, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Kansas City Chamber Orchestra opens its 27th concert season with 'A Summer Serenade,' August 24, 2013 at 8 p.m. in Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Performing Arts Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Music Director Bruce Sorrell will conduct the concert and prelude the performance with a pre-concert talk at 7 p.m.

SIGNAL HILL, Calif., Aug. 16, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For the third year in a row, Food Finders is betting that its Viva Las Vegas Casino Night will be another fundraising success, sure to offer something for everyone. On September 21, 2013, the 24-year young nonprofit will celebrate its 100 millionth pound of food rescued by hosting the event at the Alpert Jewish Community Center in Long Beach. Proceeds will support its Food Rescue Program, which has been on a steady track all year in providing enough food for 40,000 meals a day.

ALAMEDA, Calif., Aug. 13, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A troupe of California comedians with disabilities promises big laughs to benefit the Pacific Pinball Museum. A blind man. A woman who stutters. A wheelchair user. A Little Person. While this may sound like a description of a support group, it is, in fact, the lineup for the 'Comedians with Disabilities Act,' a comedy tour that the San Francisco Examiner called 'The most unconventional comics to pop up in 2011.'

ROSEVILLE, Calif., Aug. 12, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- HTCIA is inviting all of its International Conference registrants to join the Symantec Cyber Readiness Challenge on September 8, 2013 during the 21st Annual HTCIA International Conference and Training Expo, at the J.W. Marriott Resort and Spa in Summerlin, Nev. The Challenge is an exciting, immersive and interactive capture the flag competition designed for all levels of technical expertise.

KALISPELL, Mont., Aug. 8, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On October 19, the Majestic Valley Arena will open its doors to the richest bucking horse event in the United States. The Cinch Bucking Horse Championships will offer $70,000 in added money and will include some of the nation's best cowboys and roughest four and five-year-old saddle broncs.

ALBANY, Ga., Aug. 8, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Orlando, Florida-based Soled Out Comedy Productions is pleased to announce they will be producing four major variety act productions annually at the Hilton Garden Inn in Albany, Georgia. According to Kirk Patrick, SoledOutComedy founder, the company will debut their first Variety Act Dinner Show on September 12 featuring Larry Silver, a nationally-known Stage Hypnotist.