Adorama Hosts NAB Spin-off, Puts Top Manufacturers Hot New Products on Display in New York City

Adorama, the leading supplier of professional video, photographic and consumer electronics products, is bringing the NAB buzz to the Big Apple this May. The retailer, just back from a hugely successful NAB appearance a few weeks ago, will be hosting a post-NAB* spin-off event on Thursday, May 9th from 1-8pm at their new event space at 55 West 17th Street, between Fifth and Sixth Avenues, in New York City. Following close on the heels of NAB 2013 and sticking to a format similar to that of tradeshows, the event will feature a handpicked selection of manufacturers.

Adoramas event, which will be open to the public, will feature up to 20 exhibitors, including industry powerhouses like AJA, Sony Electronics, Blackmagic Design, RED, Canon, Convergent Design, JVC, Newtek, Panasonic and TV Logic. NAB is perfect for showcasing our newest technologies and meeting with several groups of customers that are important to Sony, said Tom Anderson, National Sales Manager Professional Solutions of America at Sony. But its only four days, once a year. Extending the NAB experience to a wider audience of current and potential customers is a great idea that gives us more opportunities to reach new markets and identify more applications for our products. Adorama has the right mix of resources and technology expertise to make this a cant miss event that will benefit their customers and Sony.

The displays will include the latest pro-video equipment, providing attendees a chance to get hands-on with the gear and speak one-on-one to representatives. "Blackmagic Design announced nine new products at NAB, including the Pocket Cinema Camera, Production Camera 4K and new Ultra HD product lines. We are looking forward to future opportunities to show these and other products off, and know that filmmakers, broadcasters and post professionals are excited to learn and see more, said Dan May, president, Blackmagic Design.

Adorama video, film and photography specialists will also be onsite to provide attendees with information on the latest acquisition technology and digital media accessories available, as well as to place orders for interested attendees. Those who place orders of $1,000 or more on products from participating manufacturers will receive a $100 Adorama gift card to be used towards a future purchase.

NAB 2013 was a huge success for Adorama, as well as many of the manufacturers we work closely with, comments Abigail Hessney, marketing manager of professional video and audio at Adorama. We are replicating that experience for those who were not able to attend the show as well as the people who want a second chance to see and test-drive the gear. Adorama is bringing the talent and technology to the people making it easier for them to get the latest information to make important decisions on the tools they need to successfully do their job.

Details for the Adorama Post-NAB Event
This exclusive post-NAB event will take place at Adoramas event space located at 55 West 17th Street, between Fifth and Sixth Avenues, in New York City. Admission is free, with doors open to attendees between 1pm and 8pm on Thursday, May 9, 2013.

To set up a press briefing with a member of the Adorama team, please contact Anya Oskolkova at anya(at)zazilmediagroup(dot)com.

*Adoramas post-NAB spin-off event has no affiliation with the National Association of Broadcasters organization.

ABOUT ADORAMA
ADORAMA: More Than a Camera Store

Adorama is more than a camera store its one of the worlds largest photography, imaging and electronics retailers. Serving customers for more than 30 years, Adorama has grown from its flagship NYC store to include the leading online destination for photography, imaging and consumer electronics. Adorama's vast product offerings encompass home entertainment, mobile computing, and professional video and audio, while its services include an in-house photo lab, AdoramaPix, pro equipment rental at Adorama Rental Company and the award-winning Adorama Learning Center, which offers free education for photographers in video channels such as the popular AdoramaTV.

Adorama is listed as Forbes.coms "Best of the Web" and in the Internet Retailers Top 100, and is the official Photo and Electronics Retailer of the NY Giants.

Visit ADORAMA at http://www.adorama.com.

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New York designer and artist Debbie Brooks is excited to announce that she has appointed The Brand Liaison to represent Debbie Brooks Designs for licensing and brand extensions.

Having an established brand in handbags, jewelry and accessories distributed at high-end retailers such as Neiman Marcus, Henri Bendel's and other fine boutiques, Debbie Brooks is now launching an integrated strategic licensing program for product extensions. Licensees will not only enjoy competitive advantages from the Debbie Brooks brand, but will also be able to utilize her extensive catalog of artwork and images along with new images that will be designed exclusively for specific licensing deals.

The Brand Liaison is now assisting Debbie Brooks in developing a range of licensed products based on her exclusive designs and art images. She is also licensed by several NCAA schools and has a unique collection of collegiate images available for licensing.

"I have known Debbie for close to 15 years and watched her evolve from an artist to a true designer and merchandiser. With a library of art and design, her brand has the versatility to range from fashion and fabrics to luggage and home goods." stated The Brand Liaison Founder Steven Heller. "We have already started to seek out licensees and its going to be really fun to see where this goes."

"Steven and his team at The Brand Liaison have demonstrated extreme knowledge and professionalism in licensing and we are excited to be working with them for my brand." Explained Debbie Brooks. "As a boutique licensing agency, they provide the personal attention that we were looking for in a licensing agency."

Inquiries can be made to
Steven Heller
Steven@thebrandliaison.com
Tel: (855) 843-5424
Cell: (561) 302-7838

About Debbie Brooks:

With experience as a designer for Disney, Wamer Bros., Nickelodeon, Universal Studios and F.A.O. Schwarz, Debbie Brooks has now transitioned her art from traditional canvas to 3-D medium, for art, fashion and furniture. Her handbag's have been featured at Henri Bendel's, Neimann Marcus and boutiques around the country. She was also the official artist for the 2004 Summer & 2006 Winter Olympic Games, and has created custom designs for the Tony Awards, Elton John for CAESARS, The Four Seasons, The Wynn Hotel, and The Ritz Carlton. Her limited edition charitable collection have raised thousands and include The Avon Foundation, UCP, MDA, Make-A-Wish, Autism Speaks, Dress for Success and many others. Debbie has attracted an impressive list of clientele including Gwyneth Paltrow, Sarah Jessica Parker, Jessica Simpson, Nicole Kidman, Britney Spears, Renee Zellweger, Michelle Pfeiffer, Marisa Tomei, Patti LaBelle and Jane Alexander. Her artwork and handbags have also been featured on CNN, The Today Show, CBS, ABC, Extra, Inside Edition, E Style, People Magazine, Lucky, Ocean Drive and Hamptons Magazine. Her work can be found in art galleries and fine jewelry stores internationally. http://www.debbiebrooks.com

About The Brand Liaison:

The Brand Liaison is a boutique licensing, brand extension and brand management agency focused on creating new revenue streams for our clients through licensing, strategic partnerships and other brand extension programs. Our goal is to commercialize opportunities that will extend our clients' intellectual property into new, unexplored product categories. We work closely with our clients to ensure that our brand extension activities compliment the strategic goals and objectives of each brand that we represent. http://thebrandliaison.com

Contact Information: Robyn Stevens
PR Media
Blackwood, New Jersey
USA
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TORONTO The Art Gallery of Ontarios popular 1st Thursdays series returns on May 2, 2013, with a lineup inspired by the Gallerys current exhibition Revealing the Early Renaissance: Stories and Secrets in Florentine Art. Party-goers will enjoy throwback Renaissance-themed performances, art-making experiences, live music and curator talks. Advance tickets are $10 for members/$12 general public and are on sale now at ago.net/1stThursdays. The 19+ event runs from 7 to 11:30 p.m.

Blending killer licks and divine harmonies, musical headliner ZEUS takes the stage in Walker Court at 9:45 p.m. As a 2010 Polaris Prize nominee, the Toronto foursome has garnered international attention with albums Say Us (2010) and Busting Visions (2012), both released on beloved Canadian indie label Arts & Crafts.

Dance to Toronto-based Iris Fraser-Gudrunass DJ set in Walker Court featuring her ongoing project DJ Gallery. The project has Fraser-Gudrunas spinning tracks in outlandish costumes designed by different artists. Her getup for the May edition of 1st Thursdays features Renaissance-themed garb created by local artist Adrienne Kammerer. DJ Mama Knows takes to the decks in Galleria Italia.

Create a one-of-a-kind artwork at 1st Thursdays popular DIY art-making stations. Local artist Ortansa Moraru will lead a printmaking demo in the Margaret & Jim Fleck Gallery all night long. A paint-by-numbers station will be available in Galleria Italia encouraging party-goers to create their own Renaissance masterpieces.

Join Toronto artist Nicole Collins as she leads a drawing performance entitled will it go round in circles? in the Irina Moore Gallery. Joined by two co-performers, Collins aims to draw a perfect circle using her arms as a compass and silverpoint as a marker. The installation explores notions of perfection, the inevitability of failure and human persistence.

Experience Revealing the Early Renaissance: Stories and Secrets in Florentine Art alongside local artists and the exhibitions dynamic young curator, Sasha Suda. From 7:30 to 9 p.m., this series of three talks will illuminate rare artworks of the Early Renaissance with open discussions on Early-Florentine culture. An additional $10 admission applies to see the special exhibition.

For photography lovers, the AGOs Sophie Hackett, curator of Light My Fire: Some Propositions about Portraits and Photography, will lead an informal tour of the exhibition with Thierry Gervais, head of research at the Ryerson Image Centre, at 7:30 p.m. Light my Fire is a featured exhibition in the Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival.

Find two artist-in-residence performances throughout gallery spaces all night long. Former AGO artist-in-residence duo Life of a Craphead marks the closing of a 50-year retrospective with a performance of all of the performances they have ever performed" The AGOs current photographer-in-residence and 2012 Grange Prize finalist Jason Evans will rove through the European and Canadian galleries with a portable DJ installation playing records from his personal collection for specially chosen works in the AGO collection, in a performance entitled Music for Looking.

Mays 1st Thursdays menu features porchetta sandwiches and arancini stations on the main level, as well a parmesan sandwich station in Galleria Italia. Bars serving mixed drinks, wine and beer will be dotted around the Gallery. Visitors looking for more than a taste can enjoy FRANKs Florentine prix fixe dinner menu for $45. Call (416) 979-6688 for reservations.

Guests can purchase $22 ticket packages online for Revealing the Early Renaissance: Stories and Secrets in Florentine Art and Mays 1st Thursdays. This ticket package must be purchased to attend the Renaissance-themed pop-up talks featured in this months programming. The exhibition will be open until 9:30 p.m., with the last entry at 9 p.m. AGO members enter the exhibition for free.

Tickets for Mays 1st Thursdays are on sale now. Regular-priced tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Admission for AGO members is $10 in advance and $13 at the door. Book tickets online by visiting www.ago.net/1stThursdays.

For up-to-date details about 1st Thursdays, visit www.ago.net/1stThursdays and follow #AGO1st on Twitter and Instagram.

Zeus appears courtesy of Arts & Craft Records. In celebration of the labels 10th anniversary, the band brings its high-energy rock n roll to the Field Trip Music & Arts Festival on June 8, 2013, at Fort York.

The Art Gallery of Ontario is pleased to acknowledge the Joe Fresh brand as the Sponsor of 1st Thursdays at the AGO.

Contemporary programming at the AGO is generously supported by the Canada Council for the Arts.

The AGO acknowledges the generous support of its Signature Partners: American Express, Signature Partner of the Conservation Program; and Aimia, Signature Partner of the Photography Collection Program.

ABOUT THE AGO
With a collection of more than 80,000 works of art, the Art Gallery of Ontario is among the most distinguished art museums in North America. From the vast body of Group of Seven and signature Canadian works to the African art gallery, from the cutting-edge contemporary art to Peter Paul Rubens masterpiece The Massacre of The Innocents, the AGO offers an incredible art experience with each visit. In 2002 Ken Thomsons generous gift of 2,000 remarkable works of Canadian and European art inspired Transformation AGO, an innovative architectural expansion by world-renowned architect Frank Gehry that in 2008 resulted in one of the most critically acclaimed architectural achievements in North America. Highlights include Galleria Italia, a gleaming showcase of wood and glass running the length of an entire city block, and the often-photographed spiral staircase, beckoning visitors to explore. The AGO has an active membership program offering great value, and the AGOs Weston Family Learning Centre offers engaging art and creative programs for children, families, youth and adults. Visit ago.net to find out more about upcoming special exhibitions, to learn about eating and shopping at the AGO, to register for programs and to buy tickets or memberships.

March 16, 2013 June 16, 2013: Revealing the Early Renaissance: Stories and Secrets in Florentine Art

Aug. 17, 2013 Oct. 27, 2013: Ai Weiwei: According to What?

Nov. 30, 2013 March 2, 2014: The Great Upheaval: Modern Masterpieces from the Guggenheim Collection

The AGO is funded in part by the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport. Additional operating support is received from the City of Toronto, the Canada Council for the Arts and generous contributions from AGO members, donors and private-sector partners.

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The Pearland Theatre Guild's next production, Murder at the Howard Johnson's, is a hysterical farce about a love triangle staying at a Howard Johnson's Motor Inn (HOJO). Written by Ron Clark and Sam Bobrick, Murder at the Howard Johnson's opens, Friday, May 10, and runs through May 26, 2013, at the Pearl Theater in Houston, TX.

Performances on Friday and Saturday, May 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 are at 8:00 p.m. Buy 1 Get 1 Free, Thursday, May 23, starts at 7:30 p.m. Matinees Sunday, May 12, 19, 26 are at 3:00 p.m.

Adult tickets are $15, Seniors/Student tickets are $13. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more. Tickets can be ordered online at http://www.pearl-theater.com. Patrons may also make reservations by calling the box office at 713-340-2540.

Is all fair in love? Even murder? That's the question posed in Murder at the Howard Johnson's, a wicked comedy about a woman, her lover, and her husband plotting to murder each other; fortunately all three attempts fail. The cast includes Travis Hamilton as Mitchell Lovell, Shannon Price as Arlene Miller and John Lazo as Paul Miller. Mike McDermott is directing for the Pearland Theatre Guild.

The Pearl Theater is located at 14803 Park Almeda Dr., Houston, TX 77047, south of Beltway 8 west of Texas 288 near Shadow Creek Ranch in Pearland.

About Pearland Theatre Guild:
Pearland Theatre Guild, a 501(c) (3) non-profit community theatre, is supported in part by a Cultural Arts Grant from the City of Pearland, Keller Williams Realty Pearland, The Drink Station and an ever-growing family of individuals and companies who believe performing arts can have a great impact in their community. Pearland Theatre Guild has been producing shows and events in the Pearland, TX area since 2011. For more information visit www.pearl-theater.com or call Renee Van Nifterik at 713-340-2540.

Contact Information: Judy Van Cleve
Van Cleve-Houston
Pearland, TX
USA
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http://www.pearl-theater.com

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The West Michigan Symphony will welcome three of Broadway's most talented divas to the stage on May 10 and 11 for a concert that will feature music from some of the most beloved Broadway shows.

Jan Horvath was Christine in the original"Phantom of the Opera." Debbie Gravitte won a Tony Award forJerome Robbins' "Broadway." Christiane Noll originated the role of Emma in"Jekyll & Hyde." Together, they will sing Broadway standards from the pens of Marvin Hamlisch, Stephen Sondheim, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jerry Herman, Leonard Bernstein, Jule Styne and Frederick Lerner and Alan Loewe.

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Jule Styne's "Gypsy" and "Funny Girl"
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Leonard Bernstein's "Candide" and "West Side Story"
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Lerner & Loewes' "My Fair Lady"
Andrew Lloyd Weber's "Evita"
Stephen Schwartz's "Wicked"
Frank Wildhorn's "Jekyll & Hyde"

More information about the program and the soloists is available online at the Symphony's website. Both concerts will be held in the majestic Frauenthal Center for Performing Arts in downtown Muskegon at 7:30 p.m.

"The West Michigan Symphony audience has shown a great appreciation for our pops concerts," said West Michigan Symphony Music Director Scott Speck. "We have had huge successes with 'Oh What a Night' in 2011 and 'I the 80s' in 2012. 'The 3 Broadway Divas' might just beat them all.

"Jan, Debbie and Christiane are among the most entertaining Broadway performers I have ever met, and together they are a knockout. They have gorgeous voices and are hilariously entertaining. They will transport the audience to New York for a night in a program that is sure to please every Broadway fan."

Horvath is a veteran of five Broadway shows including the original company of "The Phantom of the Opera," where she played Christine and Carlotta, "The Threepenny Opera," starring Sting, "Sweet Charity" directed by Bob Fosse, and the revival of "Oliver!" In addition to her Broadway credits, Horvath sang the leading role of Grizabella in the National Touring Company of "Cats."

Noll is a Helen Hayes Award winner and Tony Award and Drama Desk Award nominee who has performed on Broadway in "Ragtime" and "Jekyll & Hyde." She has performed on tour in "Urinetown," "The Witches of Eastwick," "Grease," "Miss Saigon," "City of Angels" and "South Pacific." She has also performed at the Kennedy Center, the Hollywood Bowl and Carnegie Hall. Noll has made appearances worldwide and has released four solo CDs.

Tony Award-winning actress Gravitte has also been recognized with a Drama Desk Award and A Showstopper Award. Her Broadway debut in the original cast of "They're Playing Our Song" led to appearances in "Perfectly Frank," "Blues in the Night," "Ain't Broadway Grand," "Zorba," "Chicago" and "Les Miserables." Gravitte has acted on television, released three solo CDs and lent her voice to Disney's "The Little Mermaid."

Single tickets for this concert are $18, $23, $38 and $48 and may be purchased online at http://www.westmichigansymphony.org; in person at the West Michigan Symphony Ticket Office, Suite 409 (4th floor) in the Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts, 425 W. Western Ave., Muskegon;or by calling 231.726.3231. Student tickets are $10 for this concert but are not available online. College students must present a valid ID when they purchase tickets.

About West Michigan Symphony
As one of the few professional regional orchestras in Michigan, West Michigan Symphony has played a leading role in the region's cultural community for nearly 75 years. Founded as the West Shore Symphony Orchestra, WMS now serves a regional audience with eight pairs of concerts annually, along with dozens of educational and outreach activities for children and adults. WMS oversees operations for the West Michigan Youth Symphony. For more information, visit http://www.westmichigansymphony.org.

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Sabo Public Relations
Grand Rapids, Michigan
United States
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Back by popular demand, last year's exhibit "Guiding Lights: Nantucket's Lighthouses, Keepers, and their Families is featured, as well. With displays from 2012, this much loved exhibition also includes brand-new surprises and additional, hands-on activities for all.

The Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum shares the fascinating stories of yesterday's maritime heroes through permanent and changing interpretive exhibits and special events. The Museum houses a collection of over 5,000 objects, including surfboats, beach carts, vintage photographs and more, a silver medal awarded to Marcus W. Dunham for his role in several rescues during the Great Gale of 1879; a taping of Mr. Rogers and "Madaket Millie"; an interactive shipwreck map; and a whimsical Newfoundland dog chair created by 'Sconset' artist, Clara Urbahn.

About The Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum
The Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum is located at 158 Polpis Road, just 3.5 miles from Nantucket Town. The museum exhibition opens Thursday, May 23 and runs through Columbus Day, Monday, October 14, 2013. Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. daily. Admission: $6 adults, $4 youth ages 5 - 17, free for children under 5. For more information, including a full calendar of special events, children's programs and Family Days please call (508) 228-1885, or visit http://www.eganmaritime.org.

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United States
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The Party in the Garden will feature a live musical performance by the band fun., whose platinum album, Some Nights, earned fun. six nominations at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards, with the band winning two of the top awardsSong of the Year and Best New Artist. Some Nights was also named one of the top albums of the year by Rolling Stone, Spin, NPR, and Entertainment Weekly, who also named fun. one of their Entertainers of the Year. The performance will take place in MoMAs Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden as part of the galas After-Party, which goes from 9:00 p.m. to midnight.
The Party in the Garden benefits The Annual Fund of The Museum of Modern Art and the maintenance of The Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden. The party also benefits the Museums general operating fund, helping to make possible the Museums educational programs and the care, study, and exhibition of its collection.

Tables to the dinner range from $25,000 to $100,000, with individual tickets beginning at $2,500. Tickets to the After Party from 9:00 p.m. to midnight are $200 in advance and $300 at the door. VIP tickets for the After-Party are $500, which grants the ticketholder access to the Museums Terrace 5 Lounge from 9:00 p.m. to midnight. Tickets may be purchased by visiting MoMA.org/partyinthegarden2013, calling MoMAs Department of Special Programming and Events at 212/708-9680, or e-mailing specialevents@moma.org.

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Original gouache by Calder, dazzling 6.01-ct. diamond ring will headline A. B. Levy's May 5 auction

(PALM BEACH, Fla.) The partial contents of a prominent Palm Beach oceanfront estate, fine Asian works of art and Persian carpets from a private Delray Beach collection and many other quality consignments will be sold in a two-session auction slated for Sunday, May 5, by A. B. Levys, in their main gallery located at 211 Worth Avenue. In all, over 450 lots will come up for bid.

Session one will begin promptly at 11 a.m. (EST) and feature lots 1-135. After a brief break, starting at around 2 p.m., session two will see lots 136-449 cross the auction block. For those unable to attend live, Internet bidding will be available through the A. B. Levys website (ablevys.com). Telephone and absentee bids will also be accepted.

The entire sale is loaded with fabulous jewelry, art and antiques, but were especially excited about the items from the Palm Beach oceanfront estate, said Albert Levy of A. B. Levys. We also have a wonderful selection of estate jewelry, including a twice-signed Patek Philippe mens wristwatch that was offered by Tiffany (est. $10,000-$20,000) and outstanding period furniture.

Two lots are expected to sell for $100,000-$200,000 each. One is a Cartier certified 6.01-carat fancy intense yellow diamond ring. The other is an original gouache painting (not a lithograph) by Alexander Calder (Am./Fr., 1898-1976), signed in the artists hand and executed in 1969. Calder was renowned as a sculptor and probably became best known for his kinetic abstract mobiles. But he also did floor pieces and was proficient as a painter in watercolor, oil and gouache (opaque watercolor paints).

Another estate jewelry lot is expected to draw serious bidder attention. It is an important GIA-certified 1.14-carat pink diamond. It should command $50,000-$70,000.

From the Palm Beach mansion, a pair of 18th century carved, painted and gilt female figures standing just over five feet tall, should fetch $20,000; and a pair of Italian carved marble blackamoors, a man and woman, each on a raised circular pedestal, should hit $10,000-$20,000.

A Francois Linke Louis XVI-style bureau a cylinder (roll-top desk) carries a pre-sale estimate of $30,000-$50,000. Also, a pair of 19th century French Louis XV/XVI-style carved, painted and gilt-wood consoles, is expected to sell for $2,000-$4,000.

Other period furniture pieces will feature an English chinoiserie (Chinese-patterned) secretary bookcase (est. $4,000-$6,000); a Louis XVI-style painted dressing mirror and console (est. $800-$1,200); and a French provincial carved and painted side cabinet (est. $800-$1,200).

Asian lots red-hot among collectors, both here and abroad will include Chinese ink on silk paintings, ivory, jade, snuff bottles and porcelain. Several KPM (Berlin) porcelain plaques will be offered, one showing a young girl holding flowers; its expected to bring $9,000-$12,000. Also, a sculpture by French artist Henry E. Dumaige (1830-1888) should realize $1,000-$2,000.

Other creations by artists such as Dale Chihuly and Pablo Picasso will also change hands. Additional recognizable names to be chanted that day will include Lalique, Baccarat, Bergman, Louis Vuitton, DuPont, Montague Dawson, Yabu Meizan and Kinkozan (the last two Satsuma). From estate jewelry the roster will include Rolex, Piaget, Chopard, Cartier and Patek Philippe.

A Tiffany Studios glass and bronze lamp in the Pomegranate pattern is expected to light up the room for $8,000-$12,000; a pair of Karl Springer lamps are estimated at $7,000-$10,000 for the pair; a fine Victrola mahogany music cabinet should play a sweet tune for $1,000-$3,000; two large patinated white metal figural candelabra should make $4,000-$6,000; and a pair of Continental gilt-bronze and ivory mounted candelabra are estimated to realize $3,000-$5,000.

The auction will also feature Persian carpets, certified $500 and $1,000 bills, a Hermes Kelly bag, English and European silver and boxed flatware and tableware. Previews will be held daily through May 4, at A.B. Levys Worth Avenue gallery, from 10-6, including Sunday. There will be no preview prior to sale on auction day. A buyers premium will apply to all purchases.

A.B. Levys is always accepting quality consignments for future auctions. To consign a single piece, an estate or an entire collection, you may call them at (561) 835-9139, or you can e-mail them at info@ablevys.com. To learn more about A.B. Levys and the May 5th auction, which is currently online, you may log on to www.ablevys.com. Updates are posted frequently.

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Juliana Tamayo
A. B. Levy's
211 Worth Avenue
Palm Beach FL, 33480
(561) 835-9139

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"Verismo Opera is honored and humbled by Mr. Dworchak's decision to sing the role of Maestro Spinelloccio in Puccini's Gianni Schicchi," said Amara.

For 40 years, Dworchak has sung operas and concerts on the world's greatest stages. In the New Jersey State Opera's 1974 production of Puccini's Turandot, he performed as Timor with Birgit Nilsson, Placido Domingo and Licia Albanese. Taking a curious pinnacle of the Italian bass repertory on November 4, 1986 at the New York City Opera, he sang one of the most challenging roles for a bass, Arrigo Boito's Mefistofele.

Dworchak made his Metropolitan Opera debut in 1987 as Ferrando in Giuseppe Verdi's Il trovatore, retiring from the Met in 2002. He won the prestigious Richard Tucker Award and sang his first Wotans at the Stadttheater Augsgurg and debuted with the Royal Opera House Covent Garden in the role of Scarpia in Puccini's Tosca.

For the last 30 years, he has taught vocal technique. "To sing one repertoire on the world's stages is difficult enough, but for the last 25 years, I have been singing three repertoires," said Dworchak.

Full Productions

Under Lucine Amara, one of the Metropolitan Opera's luminary performers, Verismo Opera will present the one-act operas fully staged with a live orchestra. Stage Director and Canadian soprano Evelyn La Quaif directs the new productions. The program features the aria "O mio babbino caro", one of the most popular arias in opera.

Internationally renowned Principal Conductor/Music Director Anthony Morss will conduct the performance of I Pagliacci and Mara Waldman will conduct Gianni Schicchi for the first time. The performances will be sung in Italian with English supertitles. A complete cast will perform in period costumes designed by Catherine Mirabella and Barbara Konig.

Tickets

Special discounts are available for children and senior citizens to see these performances. Children, ages 12 and under, are eligible to receive a $10 ticket to see Gianni Schicchi and I Pagliacci. Senior citizens, ages 65 and over, purchasing regular-priced tickets on non-sale dates are entitled to a 10% discount. For further information about the special discounted children's or senior discount tickets, call (201) 227-1030 or toll free 1-888-PACSHOW.

Group discounts are available on $55 and $45 tickets only with a minimum purchase of ten tickets. Call Verismo Opera at 201-224-2809 for further information about the group discount rate. This rate is not available online.

Regularly priced tickets may be purchased at any time online at the bergenPAC's web site, through the bergenPAC box office, and by calling (201) 227-1030 or toll-free at 1-888-PACSHOW.

Funding

The 2013 season is made possible, in part, with funds provided by the New Jersey Council on the Arts/Department of State, through grand funds administered by the Bergen County Department of Parks, Division of Cultural and Historic Affairs. Other supporters include the Mary Casella Briggs Memorial Fund, The Gerda Lissner Foundation, Inc., Vanguard Charitable Endowment Fund, Children's Aid Foundation, Paul Weiss Matching Fund, Robert J. Campbell, MD and Cesare L. Santeramo, KSJ.

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The New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera has been a part of the Garden State's music scene since 1989. The opera company, a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization, is the only professional grand opera company in Bergen County, New Jersey. The organization provides performing opportunities for young musicians and artists and sponsors an annual vocal competition held in November with finals generally conducted at The Liederkrantz Foundation, drawing artists from all over the United States, Canada, and Europe. The company also organizes opera workshops and offers affordable, highly professional operatic productions in the community.

The organization is recognized for providing up and coming performing artists with the training to attain a successful operatic career. Several singers, notably Richard Hobson, Frank Poretta, Emmanuel di Villarosa, James Valenti and Irina Rindzuner of the Metropolitan Opera, started their road to success by performing in its productions.

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Excitement saturates the exhibit, as Tarek and Hosam radiate warmth, welcoming visitors to fully immerse themselves in the experience. Thousands come to see the jaw-dropping artwork, many spend hours watching the men work, and others come to purchase a piece for their collection. The sale of the Egyptian artwork begins at the Sneak Preview (ticketed event) on Tuesday, April 23, 7:30 9:30 p.m., and during show hours the rest of the week.

At home in Egypt, the Tentmakers of Cairo arent met with the appreciation they find in the United States. Viewed more as craftsmen than artists, they go unnoticed by many in Cairo. Yet American audiences appreciate the skill and artistry of their work, and are absolutely thrilled to learn from them.

At AQS QuiltWeek, the Tentmakers of Cairo experience the respect and appreciation artists of their caliber deserve. Tim Langlitz, AQS Marketing Director, shares, Its such a joy to learn more about these men and their work seeing the appreciation grow has been inspiring.

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This record-setting price for a Cortez painting is a testament to this artists incredible talent, said Leonard Perlmutter, founder of Perlmutter Gallery in Averill Park, New York, the exclusive representative of Jenness Cortez. For centuries, artists have been challenging their intellects and skills by paying homage to the painters who preceded them. Now, through her homage to the creative spirit series, Jenness Cortez has emerged as the twenty-first centurys most notable exponent of this facet of art history. Her masterful work gives Cortez solid footing in the colorful lineage of artists who have appropriated vintage images and woven them into their own distinctive, recognizable fabric.

As in all of her recent still life and interior paintings, Cortez reexamines the classic paradox of realism: the painting both as a window into an imagined space and as a physical object. Her work challenges the viewers intellectual curiosity and celebrates the sheer pleasure of beautiful painting. In her works, Cortez plays author, architect, visual journalist, art historian, curator and pundit to help open our eyes to what we might otherwise have overlooked or taken for granted.

In A Vision of Two Cultures, Cortez places C.M. Russells 25-foot masterpiece Lewis and Clark Meeting the Indians at Ross Hole (1912) at the center of the composition. The Russell painting hangs above a bookshelf upon which sit a group of objects in a shallow space. The objects that Cortez chose to include in her work include Charles Willson Peales portraits of William Clark (1810) and Meriwether Lewis (1807); Edward Curtiss photograph of Nez Perce leader Chief Joseph (1903); a bowl of pink flowers; a stack of books topped by William Clarks 1803 silver pocket compass made by Thomas Whitney; a Jefferson Peace Medal embellished with Indian quillwork and feathers; a photograph of Russell; and a prehistoric Puebloan Wingate black-on-red pottery vessel (c. 1150 A.D.) containing artist brushes. Books on Lewis and Clark, George Catlin, Charles Russell, Thomas Jefferson, and similar topics line the shelf below, accompanied by a Blackfeet parfleche (c. 1880).

Cortezs title, A Vision of Two Cultures, offers a clue to the meaning of the painting. Lewis and Clarks expedition into the territory west of the Mississippi marked the beginning of the end of Indian sovereignty, and Charles Russells painting underscores their tragic loss.

Perhaps because Lewis and Clark Meeting the Indians at Ross Hole was commissioned by the state of Montana and destined to hang in the states legislative chambers, writes historian James P. Ronda (in The Masterworks of Charles M. Russell, edited by Joan C. Troccoli, pp. 203204), Russell seemed determined to use it to make a public statement about the history of the West. . . . On the right, almost lost in the painting, stand Lewis, Clark, York, and the expeditions Shoshone interpreter. The Salish and their horses are the narrative focal point, . . . [reminding] us that before Lewis and Clark arrived in what later became Montana, people with a history were already living there. . . . By placing Indians at the center of his most significant expedition painting and making Native people tell the story, Russell offers us a lesson in balance and honestya vision of two cultures at a crossroads in American history.

Commenting about Cortezs achievement, Bruce Helander, editor of "The Art Economist," proclaims that her work has, an uncommon virtuosity and romance that make this unique artist a national treasure. Robert Yassin, former director of the Indianapolis and Tucson Museums of Art writes that, The paintings of Jenness Cortez make my heart sing. Its my way of knowing the genuine articlea real work of art. The choice of the painting reproduced, the elements surrounding it, the space the elements occupy, the lighting, the color, everything is carefully selected and orchestrated following a fully articulated plan. The result is not only an all-star portrayal of the art of art, but also a beautiful painting that never fails to dazzle the eye and inspire contemplation.

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Craig and Neil have the overwhelming support of the Academys Governors to produce the Oscars again in 2014" said Academy President Hawk Koch. "In order to establish continuity with this years enormously successful show, we felt it was important to give these consummate professionals the green light now to begin creating another great evening"

"We are very honored to have been asked to return as Oscar producers for a second year" said Craig Zadan and Neil Meron. "We look forward to creating a distinctive and entertaining show"

Craig and Neil have great relationships, a sense of showmanship, and a passion for our Academy, said Academy CEO Dawn Hudson. And theyre a pleasure to work with. All perfect qualities for our show"

The February 2013 Oscars hosted by Seth MacFarlane, drew an average audience of 40.3 million total viewers and delivered a 13.0 rating among adults 18-49. The show was TVs most-watched entertainment telecast in the last 3 years, and grew its overall audience for the 2nd straight year (+3%), surging 11% in adults 18-49 (13.0 rating vs. 11.7 rating) to its best numbers since 2010. In addition, the show scored gains year-to-year with adults 18-34 (+20% - 11.3 rating vs. 9.4 rating), hitting its highest number in 6 years since 2007. Overall, it was the Oscars second-most-watched telecast since 2005.

Among the innovations that Zadan and Meron plan to bring back to the 2014 show is the Oscar Experience College Search, which allows young filmmakers to assist with bringing the Oscar statuettes on-and-off stage during the show.

The Zadan/Meron Oscars displayed a signature style that incorporated a single concept for the entire evening which linked together the disparate elements of the Oscar show through music, especially classic movie themes and the frequent appearances by MacFarlane to announce the evenings presenters. The 2013 show was also distinguished by the use of motion picture talent as performers in the show such as the dance numbers performed by Charlize Theron, Channing Tatum, Daniel Radcliffe, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt.

Zadan and Meron served as executive producers for the 2002 Best Picture winner Chicago, which won Oscars in 6 of the 13 categories in which it was nominated. Their credits also include the features Footloose (2011), Hairspray, and The Bucket List. Zadan also produced the original Footloose (1984).

Zadan and Merons work in television includes the series SMASH and such movies as A Raisin in the Sun and Steel Magnolias.

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Their work has amassed 73 Emmy nominations; 12 Tony nominations; and seven Grammy nominations.

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Building on its current success and popularity, Wine and Design has announced the opening of its newest franchise location in the Forest Acres area of Columbia. The company is owned and operated by Natasha Lorick and is on the second floor of Richland Mall located at 3400 Forest Drive.

Columbia is the state capital and largest city in South Carolina. Columbia was the second planned city in the United States and received its first charter as a town in 1805. The city has embraced the arts with its theatres, galleries, dance companies, orchestra, art schools, outdoor art, and murals and is further enriched by the artists who have chosen to call Columbia home. Lorick hopes that her new wine and painting party studio will add to an already rich and diverse art culture that enriches the community and attracts visitors from across the state.

The City of Columbia has really shown an interest in establishing a greater presence for the Arts and Culture for its citizens, said Lorick. I think people in Columbia are always looking for fun and innovative activities for both adults and children.

Lorick is a graduate of Winthrop University where she earned a degree in Political Science and a minor in Business Management. She worked in the insurance industry for 15 years and opened Wine and Design as a part-time business in June 2012. Corporate staffing changes led to Loricks decision to operate the company on a full-time basis and to build on her current clientele. Lorick said that Wine and Designs proven success and corporate culture convinced her to open a franchise of her own.

I wanted to be a part of a network that already had a customer base, a set of values that were in line with my own, and most importantly, knew where they wanted to go in the future, said Lorick. I also liked the fact that the franchises were owned by women who were also trying to find a balance between being a business woman and raising children. I knew that kind of support system would definitely be an asset.

Wine and Design is a popular business that began in Raleigh, NC in April 2010. The South Carolina franchise is headed by Heather Speizman who, in just one year, oversees operations in Mount Pleasant, Myrtle Beach, Greenville, and West Ashley, in addition to Columbia. Wine and Design offers clients an easy and fun approach to painting. The company provides the canvas, cover up, paints, paintbrushes, and corkscrew and attendees provide a beverage of his or her choosing. First-time painters, aspiring artists, or self-proclaimed pros browse the studios website to find a painting they would like to replicate. Sessions are led by local artists that guide participants through a carefully-orchestrated, step-by-step process that promises a finished masterpiece at the end of the two-hour session. Painting classes begin at $35. Lorick says that first-time painters shouldnt be intimidated or overwhelmed by the prospect of creating a painting on their own.

Our main objective is to provide fun art entertainment for the next two hours while allowing customers to participate in a new form of creative expression, said Lorick. We actually love it when we get first-timers [painters] because of their reaction at the end of class. Most are amazed to see what they were able to create from a blank canvas.

Wine and Design Columbia is planning to mirror the format of its parent studio by offering date nights, paint your house and paint your pet nights, and booking private parties. The studio also plans to be very active within the community by hosting fundraisers and its Paint It Forward program where the studio gives back to the community every month. Lorick added that she will also be adding several regional paintings that celebrate the area including paintings of the Capital Building, Gervais Street Bridge, the Columbia skyline, as well as University of South Carolina-themed paintings.

In addition to adult classes, Wine and Design Columbia also offers Art BUZZ Kids classes which are tailored to children and young adults. The studio offers their famous Art BUZZ Kids Camp, special painting classes, and hosts birthday parties. The studio is open Monday through Sunday from 9:00 am. to 9:00 pm. and is currently accepting reservations for April painting sessions. For additional information, call (803) 661-9015.

About Wine and Design
Wine and Design (wineanddesignus.com) provides memories and a masterpiece in just two hours. Painting sessions are led by a local artist who provides step-by-step instructions to first-time painters, aspiring artists, or self-proclaimed pros that result in an individualized work of art. Wine and Design accepts general reservations, but also books private parties. Bridal showers, baby showers, corporate team building, Design on Wheels, and girls night out are just a few of their offerings, as well as a selection of events just for kids. The company also hosts fundraisers, with a portion of the proceeds going directly to the cause.

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Rolling Stones Tickets: Rolling Stones Tickets at Wells Fargo Center Philadelphia, TD Garden Boston, Honda Center Anaheim, and Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sale 4/15

The Rolling Stones continues its 50 and Counting Concert Tour, with dates in the United Kingdom and the United States. The tour also added an additional concert for Philadelphia which will also be at the Wells Fargo Center. Tickets go on sale starting Monday, April 15th for concerts in Philadelphia, Boston, Anaheim and Los Angeles.

The Stones have been performing together for the past 50 years, and the concert tour is a celebration with fans. They may not be as spry and lively as before, but they still have the moves and they can still make the audience sing, dance and jump about.

The United States leg is an extension of the original 2012 sold-out concerts in the United Kingdom and in New York. The Stones performed five concerts with various special guests. The band was nominated for the 2013 Brit Award for Bet Live Act. They have also recently announced that they would be performing at Hyde Park. The tickets for the Hyde Park concert sold out in five minutes. Their upcoming Hyde Park concert is an anniversary celebration of their historic 1969 concert where 250,000 were in attendance. This time, the Hyde Park concert will not be free, tickets start at 95 each.

There are so few groups which can boast of fifty years of working together. Even among that elite group, fewer still can boast of going on tour and adding playdates as they go along. The Stones's schedule so far allows them to rest and recuperate between shows. It also allow The Stones's to add more shows depending on the fan reaction. The second Philadelphia show is a reaction to the strong fan demand for this once in a lifetime experience.

2013 has brought a lot of things courtesy of the Rolling Stones. For one, they have former band members jamming with them on stage. They will also be headlining Glastonbury the week before they play Hyde Park. On top of all that, the band will also be playing a second night at Philadelphia, which underlines the importance of the city to these classic rockers.

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Prices for exciting and rare glass, ivory, bronze, and ceramic items soared above their high estimates at the March 30th day long Fine Asian Art and Antiques Auction at Kaminski.

The top lot of the day brought in phone and online bidders from around the world for competitive bidding. The auction hall audience and staff watched as the bidding for Lot 4236, a carved starry glass mountain, climbed well above the original estimate of $12,000 to finally settle at a record-setting $65,520. The glass mountain with a Qianlong mark was carved in the form of three rams on a rocky outcrop and set on a huanghuali wood stand. It came to Kaminski Auctions from the collection of a Boston College Professor, and stood only 6 inches tall.

Despite the small scale of the mountain, the piece carries great historical significance and auspicious meaning. Starry glass, was a form of glass making newly developed in the eighteenth century, when artists added gold dust to give the glass its entrancing shimmer. Research done prior to the sale at Kaminski Auctions indicates that only one other starry glass mountain in this form has been sold at auction. The three rams that surround the mountain are known as sanyang and indicate that the New Year will bring a change of fortune.

A pair of monumental elephant tusks that became a focal point of the Kaminski gallery in the weeks leading up to the sale also garnered significant bidding attention. The tusks, complete with original documentation of their legal capture, towered above visitors at seven feet three inches tall, and each weighed over 100 pounds. The pair, after much competition, sold for $54,990.

A pair of equally large and impressive sixty-six inch tall huanghuali lanterns was also among the top lots of the sale. The pair of lanterns came from the Qing Dynasty and featured intricate carvings of clouds, monkeys, dragons, and coins, and sold for $25,740.

Kaminskis sale also featured two high selling rhinoceros horn items. Lot 4378 included an antique pair of rhinoceros horns mounted in sterling silver that sold for $32,400. A pair of rhinoceros horn inkwells also sold well, fetching $13,200.

A beautiful pair of bronze vessels in the form of decorated elephants carrying vases on their backs also captured the interest of the audience. The Qing Dynasty pieces sold to an internet bidder for $25,200. A thangka from eighteenth or nineteenth century Tibet also sold above estimate at $19,890. The finely painted cloth featured the Shakyamuni Buddha in the center surrounded by guardians and Luohan.

Fine Asian furnishings also performed well. A pair of zitan chairs with distinctive cut out designs and back slat panels with intricately carved flowers fetched $17,000. Another pair of chairs, with horseshoe shaped woven seats and floral carved back panels, sold for $9,500.

With the closure of this record setting Asian sale, Kaminski Auctions looks forward to its next Fine Asian Arts and Antiques Auction, to be held on June 22, 2013.

Kaminski

Kaminski Auctions, located on the North Shore of Boston, has been serving the New England antiques market for over 25 years as a full service auction house and appraisal service for fine art, antiques and estates.

With two locations in Beverly, Massachusetts, including a new state of the art auction gallery located at 117 Elliott Street, and a historic 1850s barn and office facility at 564 Cabot Street, Kaminski Auctions hosts 25 auctions a year.

In todays highly competitive market of fine art and antiques, Kaminski Auctions provides its customers with bicoastal services and marketing with west coast offices in Beverly Hills and San Diego, California.

Kaminski Auctions offers specialty departments in Asian Art and Antiques, Silver, Glass and Lamps, Couture and Vintage Clothing, Photography and Modern Design . We have highly trained and knowledgeable appraisers on staff that will help you determine the true value of your antiques, or entire collections. Free Appraisal days are offered every Tuesday from 10:00am-4:30pm at our 564 Cabot Street location in Beverly, Massachusetts & our 5171 Santa Fe Street location in San Diego, California. We welcome emailed photos of your items!

Contact Harry Morgan - hmorgan(at)kaminskiauctions(dot)com

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New parents give a lot of thought into creating the perfect birth announcement. They want one that will be cherished by family and friends for years to come, and hold that prominent spot in the baby book.

There are so many choices that exist for birth announcements from the modern to the traditional and everything in between that it can get overwhelming whether you are a newbie parent or a seasoned one. No matter if it is pink or blue (or gender neutral), one picture or multiple ones to show off the precious little bundle of joy, the birth announcement possibilities just seem endless.

Now PhotoAffections makes the process a lot easier!

Here are a few tips and tricks to help you create a birth announcement masterpiece. Remember, anyone can do them and even on a budget (and a timeline). There are a few factors that you must decide on before the fun can begin, such as: size, price and overall color scheme. Pick a design that suits your style, personalize it with a message and/or add a sentimental closing.

One photo or multiple photos?

While one photo takes center stage it's nice to include more photos for variety, and to show off that tiny little being. Start with the basics and necessary items to include on the announcement.

Make sure the name is prominent!

You've consulted the baby name books as if they were the Bible and now you get to announce the name to the world. Don't let the other items to note on the announcement including the date and time born, weight and length, drown out what is most important.

Choosing introductory words.

Opening with, "Welcomed By," to "Proud Parents," or "Welcomed With Love," are just a few that you could use. Just remember there is no right or wrong way to do this, it all comes down to your choice of design and style. What a great way to welcome the baby into the family! You'll be sure to receive many compliments from your little one's birth announcement from friends and family. It is one thing to complete the design of the birth announcement online but it will look even more beautiful when PhotoAffections ships it off, and you receive it in person. Happy designing!

About PhotoAffections

Founded in 1997 as a professional photo lab, PhotoAffections.com went online in 2004, became exclusively e-commerce in 2007 and has grown steadily ever since into a top-rated destination for photo cards and wall art. We're proud to offer creative and unique designer birth announcements, holiday photo cards, party invitations, wedding announcements and more, as well as canvas prints and other wall dcor products. At PhotoAffections.com we take pride in printing every one of our photo cards at costs that allow us to pass on to our customers not only great savings, but the highest possible quality, as well!

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For the past 31 years, non-profit Christian ministry Actors, Models and Talent for Christ (AMTC) has been scouting the country, searching for actors, models, singers, dancers and comedians who are called to become positive role models.

Due to popular demand, the team will be screening local Atlanta talent on April 15 at the AMTC Atlanta offices. Professionals and amateurs, ages 4 and up are invited to attend. Auditions are free of charge.

This Atlanta event will be hosted by Adam She, AMTC Executive Director.

Founded in 1982, by supermodel Millie Lewis and her daughter Carey Lewis, Actors, Models and Talent for Christ is a mission and a movement that provides aspiring performers with professional direction, industry introductions and spiritual preparation so they can shine for Christ in the entertainment industry.

With hundreds of successful grads like Mathai from The VOICE, Two AMERICAS NEXT TOP MODELS (Cari Dee and Whitney Thompson), Steven tWitch Boss from STEP IT UP REVOLUTION, Julian Silva currently touring with Broadway's Les Miserables, Ben Davies from COURAGEOUS and Aaron Conley as Young Simba from THE LION KING on Broadway, AMTC has been the starting point for many successful artists. AMTC teaches talented people what they need to know and connect them with the industry talent agents, managers and casting directors as the "go-to" sources who can create larger opportunities, as confirmed by corporate representatives.

Host Adam She is an international Christian leader whose goal is to find, prepare and lift Gods talent to influential positions in the entertainment industry. Adams passion is to ignite a new generation of Christians to become men and women of action. He is excited to see AMTC success stories move into prominent positions on the mountains of arts, entertainment and media. Adam says, Bad is bold, so good must be bolder. Its time for Gods stars to stand up on the stages of film, fashion, music and theaterto present positive role models that people can follow. He considers the mission field of media to be the most important mission on earth today.

Actors, Models and Talent for Christ, Atlanta auditions will be held at the AMTC Atlanta office, 2000 Powers Ferry Rd SE., Suite 1-1A, Marietta GA 30067. Phone number is 678-783-0500
Participants can register at http://www.amtcaudition.com/

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Lauren Luna began her career as a visual artist. She graduated from Kent State University's School of Fine Art with a focus in painting and then moved to New York City. After receiving her Master's Degree from Manhattan University, Lauren moved back to Ohio and enrolled in the Academy of Art University and received her second Master's Degree in Fine Art.

In 2011 she moved to Houston, Texas where there was more opportunity for professional artists. Through her love of art Lauren merged this love with her love of shoes and thus the natural progression for her to delve into designing footwear became apparent.

Lauren Luna LTD is a custom footwear company specializing in the everyday casual style of sneakers to couture stilettos. Established in 2008, Lauren Luna LTD custom footwear is designed to be one-of-a-kind for people who love to stand out. Lauren Luna LTD designs shoes with the individual in mind. Shoes that make a statement. Recently taking the next step, the Lauren Luna LTD line has now been manufactured! The inaugural line has been designed and in progress of being completed. Their first manufactured shoe, Elizabeth, is a plain black leather peep toe. This basic shoe has the availability to be customized, never forgetting their roots.

Lauren also has become a member of the Fashion Footwear Association of New York (FFANY) and participates in many events around the city of Houston and beyond. She also is represented by Aesthetic Design Style House to help her gain further exposure for her brand on a national level.

The SCION Motivate event has placed Lauren at a level she always knew she could achieve. With a positive attitude and an undying work ethic she is now ready to keep setting goals and shattering them. She won't stop until Lauren Luna becomes a household name.


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