Off-Broadway "Indie" Theater Finds Business Surging Despite NYC Tourism Slump   Summer theater ticket sales in New York City soar; Independent production "Suite Atlanta" betting the plantation on a rising tide. 2008-07-05

Tijuana Brings Opera & Fine Foods to the Streets During 5th Annual Street Opera Festival
Tijuana's Mayor Jorge Ramos and the Opera de Tijuana launch this 5th Annual public celebration of fine music to the sounds of "Carmen", with the cuisine of some of Tijuana's best restaurants, as part of the festivities for Tijuana's 119th Anniversary. 150 artists and thousands of participants from both sides of the Tijuana-San Diego border expected to enjoy music, art, and food from Baja California. 2008-07-05

It's All About 'Healing'
Writer /director Robin L. Horton captivates audience with L.A. performance of "I'm Hurting and Who Can Heal Me?" at the Wilshire Ebell Theater. 2008-07-05

JigTV Launches Web Site Offering Online Dance Video Classes With Famous Choreographers   JigTV's "Dance on Demand" Offers Lessons In Social Network for Dancers to Share and Watch Videos and Learn New Styles and Combinations from Master Choreographers 2008-07-03

John Robert Powers Offers iPOP! Acting Audition Scholarship To Chinese Orphan
Ron Patterson, Chairman and Owner of the John Robert Powers Franchises Sponsors iPOP! Participant and Establishes College Fund 2008-07-01

Luvs And Mom-Comedienne Anita Renfroe Encourage Moms to "Take a Stand" and Demand More for Their Families for Less Cost   New Survey Shows That Moms Are Looking For Products That Offer Premium Benefits For Less Cost in Today's Tougher Economic Times 2008-07-01

trueAnthem Launches First Live Concert Widget: Hootie's 25-City Homegrown Concert Series Tour Up for Grabs
Fans Can Collect One or All 25 Concerts in the New Homegrown trueWidget; Each Live Show Available for $14.99 2008-07-01

Jet Weston and his Atomic Ranch Hands Performing at 2008 Americana Roots Music Festival July 4th, 5th and 6th, Airport Park, Matamoras, PA
Jet Weston and his Atomic Ranch Hands will be performing at the 2008 Americana Roots Music Festival. The three day music event will be held July 4, 5 and 6, 2008 at Airport Park, Matamoras, PA. 2008-07-01

Video of Famous People Laughing Wins 2008 Crystal Award
New video shows world leaders, celebrities, and animals yukking it up. Award recognizes its unique viewpoint in a sea of online trivia. 2008-06-30

Clarence McDonald & Evolution -- In Concert at El Portal Theatre in Hollywood, CA
Clarence McDonald & Evolution - In Concert Saturday, August 2, 2008 - 8:00 p.m. Sunday, August 3, 2008 - 3:00 p.m. www.ClarenceMcdonald.com El Portal Theatre 5269 Lankershim Boulevard, North Hollywood, CA 91602 www.elportaltheatre.com 2008-06-29

Koffeehouse Music Productions LLC Teams Up with Westfield Century City and Borders Century City for Summer Music Series
Koffeehouse Music Productions, known for creating unique outdoor performance spaces for the most talented emerging singer-songwriters and bands, announced today the launch of its complimentary Summer Music Series at Westfield Century City (part of the Westfield Group) featuring live performances by LA's top singer-songwriters EVERY Friday (noon-2:30 p.m.) and Saturday (4 p.m.-7 p.m.) through late July. 2008-06-26

Seven Year Old iPOP! Acting Contestant Lands Role In Major Motion Picture
Seattle Actress Who Attended International Presentation of Performers (iPOP!) Acting Continues iPOP!'s Latest Run of Successes And Is Cast in Academy Award Winning Director's Upcoming Film 2008-06-25

Fund for the Arts Announces Its Largest Increase Ever and the Largest Increase in the U.S. this Year
The 2008 Fund for the Arts campaign exceeded its highest goal ever -- $9 million -- by raising $9,074,116. 2008-06-25

See NBC's "Last Comic Standing" Tour at the Durham Performing Arts Center   On January 4, 2009, enjoy an evening of great stand-up comedy with the finalists from the popular NBC show "Last Comic Standing" as the official tour comes to the new Durham Performing Arts Center. Experience an unforgettable night of laughter at the Carolinas' largest performing arts center. 2008-06-24

Mayor Finch to Sign Five-Year Contract with Gathering of the Vibes Music Festival   Bridgeport, Connecticut Mayor Bill Finch set to sign five-year contract with Gathering of the Vibes Music Festival, to be held at Seaside Park through Summer 2012. The annual four-day camping, music and arts festival features over 40 musical acts on 3 stages and provides entertainment options for the entire family. Now in its thirteenth year, Gathering of the Vibes 2008 headliners include The Black Crowes, The Neville Brothers and Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh and Friends. 2008 marks the Vibes' fourth stint at Seaside Park; Vibes 2007 drew 20,000 daily attendees. 2008-06-24

Voice-Overs Casting Web Site Launched to Specifically Serve eLearning Design Firms
'One Stop Voice-Overs Shop' Opens Online to Provide Narrators and Actors for eLearning Courses 2008-06-24

Singer/Musician Pheroze Releases Two Free Songs to Fans   New York-based singer/musician Pheroze is offering two free songs for download, "Daydreams" and "Killer Whales", off of his debut album "Driftwood". Both songs are available free of charge on Pheroze.com and myspace.com/pheroze. Released earlier this year, "Driftwood" is receiving rave reviews from media, with The Big Takeover magazine likening Pheroze's vocal performance to "...an Eastern-transposed Ozzy Osbourne-Cornell-Ian Anderson-Freddie Mercury-Bruce Dickinson-Frank Zappa banshee..." 2008-06-24

MeeMix Internet Radio Brings Fans Closer to Musicians   MeeMix Gives Musicians Direct Access to Fans Via Personalized Internet Radio Stations; Integrates Music Uploaded by Artists into MeeMix Music Catalogue; Introduces Diverse Group of Widgets for Music Promotion Across the Net. 2008-06-24

Get Hooked on 'Scrooks'
Scrook Novels; It's not reading. It's "Reading Entertainment." 2008-06-23

Body Sculpting on New Haven Green Emphasises the Art of Fitness
BALANCE fitness Studio for Women joins forces with The International Festival of Arts & Ideas and The Liz Lerman Dance Exchange to present BALANCE Outdoor Fitness Boot Camp for area residents during the 2 week festival. 2008-06-22

Saying 'I Do' to Wedding Dance Lesson DVDs -- First Dance Confidence Courtesy of Shawn Trautman   Dance Instructor Shawn Trautman recently released his Slow Dance for Beginners DVD Series. Consistently rated number one by customers on Amazon.com, these dance lesson DVDs are being used by couples in preparation for the first wedding dance. Couples can now hit the wedding dance floor with confidence and grace. 2008-06-21

CultureMob Invades Baltimore: New Local Events Discovery Website Opens In Its 7th Market
CultureMob.com is a new local events discovery website which just opened in Baltimore today! Now the city has a new place to go for personalized event recommendations (based on your iTunes and Netflix lists) in all genres of art and entertainment. 2008-06-21

Molotov Theatre Group's Capital Fringe Entry, "The Sticking Place," Picks Up Where 2007 Comedy Winner Leaves Off
Molotov Theatre Group, America's second-oldest Grand Guignol theatre, will unleash its latest disturbing comedy, "The Sticking Place," on unsuspecting victims during the Capital Fringe Festival, in six performances from July 10 to July 26 at the Fringe Festival Home in Washington, DC. Molotov won recognition as "Best Comedy" in the 2007 Capital Fringe Festival for its debut original production, "For Boston." 2008-06-21

Kanye West's Director/Choreographer Wilberto Directs Show in Honor of the Late Claude Thompson
Celebrity Director/Choreographer Wilberto is set to direct "Jazz Dance LA'08/Tribute to Claude Thompson" at the El Portal Theater - Friday June 19th at 8:00 p.m. and Saturday June 20th at 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. 2008-06-20

New Jersey's Meadowlands Xanadu is Sure to be a Hit for Guests at the Sheraton Meadowlands Hotel & Conference Center
New Jersey's Meadowlands Xanadu sure to be a hit with Guests visiting the Sheraton Meadowlands Hotel & Conference Center. Meadowlands Xanadu is the ultimate Sports, Leisure, Family Entertainment and Shopping Complex in the United States and is located across the street from The Sheraton Meadowlands Hotel and Conference Center (www.SheratonMeadowlandsHotel.com). 2008-06-19

Literary Awards Welcome Release of Lost History of Royal Cambodian Dance   In the midst of a Southeast Asian warzone, Paul Cravath conducted groundbreaking research on Cambodia's sacred royal dancers. Thirty years later, the Kiriyama Prize and Nautilus Awards have recognized his newly released book: Earth in Flower- The Divine Mystery of the Cambodian Dance Drama. 2008-06-19

Recording Artist Crouch And Foster Releases Debut Album, "Livingroom Recordings And Emperfections"   Austin independent record label Train Records has announced the release of recording artist Crouch and Foster's debut album, entitled "Livingroom Recordings and Emperfections", on Friday, June 20, 2008. 2008-06-19

Arlo Guthrie - Boys' Night Out
Three generations of Guthrie boys on stage! Arlo Guthrie is gearing up for the Guthrie Boys' Night Out with Abe and Krishna. In 2006 Arlo, Abe and Krishna toured across Europe, and now this tour comes to America for nine shows only. 2008-06-19

Where Did Siegfried and Roy's 5 New Tiger Cubs Come From?
In a move that looks to be prompted by stinging new tell-all "The Secret Life of Siegfried and Roy," Siegfried Fischbacher gives Roy Horn 5 tiger cubs and a "reason to get up in the morning." 2008-06-18

Acteva Announces Move to New Corporate Headquarters
Acteva today announced the move of their corporate headquarters to 100 Pine St. in San Francisco, CA. The Relocation is due to continued growth and expansion. 2008-06-17

12th Annual World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA) Opening Ceremony to Take Place at Famous Universal CityWalk on July 20 at 9:30 a.m.
12th Annual World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA) Opening Ceremony to take place on July 20, 9:30 a.m. at famous Universal CityWalk with more than 40 countries to participate for the Parade of Nations. Jaclyn Smith to be inducted as this year's Achievement Award Honoree. A star-studded red carpet event Grand Finals to be held at the Bonaventure Hotel on July 25, 2008. Log on to www.worldchampionships.tv for more information. Media and Celebrity RSVP Contact: Oliver @ iatalent.com 2008-06-17

Babicz Guitars USA Crafts a Custom Collection of Bethel Woods Limited Edition Guitars to Commemorate Woodstock
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts has enlisted Babicz Guitars USA to create a custom collection of Bethel Woods Limited Edition guitars. Gerry Foundation Chairman, Alan Gerry, said, "Bethel Woods is deeply committed to supporting local talent and industry, and is pleased to be working with the award-winning team at Babicz Guitars. The guitars were personally hand selected by Jeff Babicz and customized with the Bethel Woods logo. Babicz Guitars USA is taking the lead in guitar technology. The Babicz "icZ" Acoustic System consists of three patented technologies incorporated into the design of each guitar. 2008-06-16

1,000 School Children, YouTube Sensation Cactus Cuties and Members of Congress Sing "The Star-Spangled Banner" at US Capitol to Commemorate Flag Day   New survey finds Americans overwhelmingly support teaching National Anthem in schools and agree music education impacts success in other subjects. 2008-06-16

Seattle-Based Musician Hans York Wins New Folk Songwriter Honor at Esteemed Kerrville Folk Festival
German-born, Seattle-based, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Hans York recently won one of six spots in the Grassy Hill New Folk songwriter competition which enabled him to perform earlier this month at the renowned Kerrville Folk Festival in Texas. 2008-06-16

Art Installation for His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Aspen, CO on July 26, 2008
A special celebratory large-scale art installation will be presented by Anderson Ranch Arts Center, Aspen Institute, other local arts organizations, and children of the Roaring Fork Valley for the Official Visit of His Holiness the Dalai Lama to Aspen, CO, on July 26, 2008. 2008-06-15

Art Tatum to Play at the Apollo Theater; Historic Piano Playing is Re-performed® by Zenph® Studios Using 'Live Performance' Reproducing Piano System
A new dramatic show at New York's Apollo Theater features the playing of jazz pianist Art Tatum. This is accomplished through the acclaimed software technology of Zenph Studios, Inc. and the hardware technology of Live Performance Inc. This first-of-a-kind show runs June 19, 20, and 22, 2008. 2008-06-14

Total Pop Star with Joey Lawrence, Deborah Gibson and Andrew Van Slee to Broadcast LIVE Daily During Finale Showdown   Total Pop Star's Joey Lawrence, Deborah Gibson and Andrew Van Slee are joined by the Season 1 finalists in Hollywood, where they will compete to win the crown title for 2008. Visit www.totalpopstar.com now to learn more about the final six contestants coming to HOLLYWOOD! The entire finale week showdown will be simulcast LIVE via the Internet, all day/everyday, starting Saturday, June 14th through Saturday, June 21st, just by visiting www.totalpopstar.com! 2008-06-14

Haven's Got Talent   On the back of the success of the Britain's Got Talent TV Show, UK Holiday Park operator Haven holidays has launched their annual summer talent show to give families all over the country the chance to show off their skills. 2008-06-13

Dive into Culture this Summer at Heritage Hotels & Resorts
Heritage Hotels & Resorts is delighted to offer its guests a stimulating experience this summer at their culturally unique hotels in New Mexico and Arizona. 2008-06-12