PRWeb: Art and Entertainment Museums

The Wanderer - A 150-Year Commemorative Event

Survivors of the Slave Ship, The Wanderer, to be Honored at a Commemorative Ceremony on Jekyll Island, Georgia (PRWeb Nov 14, 2008)

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Fine Art, Furnishings, Jewelry and Hollywood Memorabilia Featured at Pickfair Estate Auction on November 22, 23

Julien's Auctions to Present Pickfair Estate Auction, broadcast live in real time on auctionnetwork.com. (PRWeb Nov 12, 2008)

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Tobey "Alamo" in Historical Diorama; Original Painting at Jenack Auction 11/23/08

The late historical illustrator Alton S. Tobey's painting of "The Battle at The Alamo", was originally created in 1963 for a 12-volume History of The United States. The painting, an image of which was recently chosen to be incorporated into a major historical diorama, will be offered at auction at William J. Jenack in Chester, NY on November 23, 2008. (PRWeb Nov 12, 2008)

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George Clooney to Discuss Role in "Good Night, and Good Luck" at Reel Journalism With Nick Clooney

Series Includes "Broadcast News," Good Night, and Good Luck," "Citizen Kane" and "All the President's Men" (PRWeb Nov 11, 2008)

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Hip Hop Icon Presents Classic Hip Hop Concert Series in Nation's Capitol, Washington, DC

Easy A.D. of the legendary Cold Crush Brothers/Classic Hip Hop LLC and The Donerson Research Group, Inc. in support of a national museum's Hip Hop Initiative. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2008)

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San Antonio Prepares New Home for Texas Golf Hall of Fame

After being homeless for more than a decade, the Texas Golf Hall of Fame is relocating to one of the most historic golf sites in the state: San Antonio's Brackenridge Park. (PRWeb Nov 5, 2008)

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The Fashionistas and The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology Form Partnership To Promote Fashion

(PRWeb Oct 31, 2008)

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The Museo Regional de Durango "El Aguacate" in Durango to Host Jackie Sleper's Latest Exhibition Dedicated to Mexico

In November and December 2008, Dutch artist Jackie Sleper will exhibit "Dulce y Amargo" in the Museo Regional de Durango "El Aguacate", Durango, Mexico (PRWeb Oct 31, 2008)

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National Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Exhibition Opens Feb. 12, 2009, At The Library of Congress

Library of Congress announces the opening of "With Malice Toward None: The Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Exhibition" on Feb. 12, 2009, in celebration of the 200th birthday of America's 16th president. The exhibit will be at the Library of Congress through May 9, 2009, after which it will travel to five U.S. cities. (PRWeb Oct 29, 2008)

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Wyatt Earp's Return to Tombstone

Immaculate bronze statue set to be unveiled in Tombstone, Arizona to honor the legendary hero. The eight foot high statue has been the result of meticulous work by Tim Trask, a lifelong sculptor and local western art gallery owner. (PRWeb Oct 29, 2008)

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Boas vs. Pythons: See the Big Squeeze Off at the Museum of Nature & Science's 'Reptile Fest'

Fun, hands-on experience and myth-busting shows aim to create awareness, respect for misunderstood snakes and other reptiles at Dallas Museum of Nature & Science Nov. 8-9, 2008. (PRWeb Oct 29, 2008)

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World Bazaar and Marketplace Offers Visitors Glimpse of Exotic Arts and Crafts

Event opens international markets to Louisiana Artisans. (PRWeb Oct 28, 2008)

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Trompe L'oeil Artist Sean McConnell Announces The Launching Of New Website

International Artist Sean McConnell in partnership with Fahrenheit Marketing announces the launching of his new website. McConnell is an accomplished "Trompe L'oeil" artist who specializes in wall murals that are incredibly detailed and lifelike and his work has been featured in prestigious galleries across the country. (PRWeb Oct 28, 2008)

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Rare Antique Clocks Sold in Live Televised/Online Auction on November 8

Fontaine's Auction Gallery to Host Rare Antique Clocks Auction, broadcast live in real time on auctionnetwork.com. (PRWeb Oct 25, 2008)

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Gregorio Luke, Reputed Mexican Art Expert, Lectures at World Art Vision 2008: Cancun

Reputed art historian and lecturer, Gregorio Luke, accompanied by the Fridos, disciples of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, will lead a fascinating series of conferences on world famous Mexican artists, at WORLD ART VISION, an exciting ten-day international contemporary art exhibition taking place in Cancun. (PRWeb Oct 25, 2008)

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Marina Abramovic to be Awarded at the Florence Biennale

Performance artist Marina Abramovic to be awarded at the 7th Edition of the Florence Biennale. 5 - 13 December 2009, Fortezza da Basso. (PRWeb Oct 24, 2008)

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Exclusive Michael Parkes One-Man Show, Nov 8th - Borsini-Burr Gallery

"Parkes always seemed to be hankering after calm and tranquility and his latest works have achieved it." -- John Russell Taylor, art critic for the London Times and contributor to The New York Times. (PRWeb Oct 22, 2008)

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The Carle Names Alexandra Kennedy as New Executive Director

Rapidly-growing museum expands senior leadership team withaddition of Disney Publishing alum. (PRWeb Oct 20, 2008)

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Marketing Agency Ar�mbula Phillips Communications And World Renowned Chef/Author John Sedlar Form Partnership With New Musem Tamal In Los Angeles

Arámbula Phillips Leads Marketing Campaign For The First Museum Dedicated To The Study Of Latin Heritage Through The Culinary Arts (PRWeb Oct 20, 2008)

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Issues in Immigration from Ellis Island to Today Is Focus of Lowell Lecture Series at the National Heritage Museum

"Coming to America: From Ellis Island to JFK" begins October 18, 2008. This series contrasts the Ellis Island era with current trends in immigration. (PRWeb Oct 17, 2008)

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CollectibleDetective.Com, Web's Largest Antique Directory, Lights Two Birthday Candles

The leading antique directory has grown to include verified links to more than 6,000 vintage and antique collectible web sites. Lifelong collectors to occasional attic-cleaners can easily find resources to identify antique items, price, buy, sell, appraise, and more. (PRWeb Oct 17, 2008)

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Professor Uses Oysters to Teach College Students to Curb Global Warming

Internationally acclaimed environmental artist Mara G Haseltine joined NYC's The New School for Liberal Arts to teach, Oyster Gardens, the only class of its kind worldwide where the students will focus on the design and planning of a floating oyster colony, an innovative public art project which merges art, sustainable design and field science. (PRWeb Oct 16, 2008)

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Two New Green Chile Pepper Varieties Developed at Chile Pepper Institute in Las Cruces, N.M.

Las Cruces, Dubbed Chile Capital of the World, Boasts Rich Culinary History that Makes the City a Tourism Hot Spot (PRWeb Oct 15, 2008)

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O Yikes! Participates in 2008 Open Studios in San Francisco

O Yikes! Lifestyle Bag Designer, Lisa Lee Yap, is Scheduled to Attend the Opening Reception of the 2008 San Francisco Open Studios at Secession Design & Art Gallery to Discuss Her 1960's Retro Inspired Design and Appreciation for the Fashion of the Period. (PRWeb Oct 15, 2008)

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'Seduction' - 250 Years of Sexuality in Fashion on View at The Museum at FIT in New York, December 9, 2008 - June 16, 2009

The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology presents "Seduction," the first chronological survey to explore 250 years of sexuality in fashion. (PRWeb Oct 14, 2008)

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Digital Innovator Mindi Lipschultz Creates Interactive Media Experiences for New California Academy of Sciences

Emmy winning independent producer and digital media pioneer Mindi Lipschultz created 31 educational media pieces for the new California Academy of Sciences, which opened Sept 27 in San Francisco to worldwide acclaim. (PRWeb Oct 14, 2008)

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Get Ready for the British Invasion -- Royal Air Force in Texas by the British Flying Training School Museum Fly-In

A Reunion Dinner and Dance with entertainment will reunite WWII veterans on October 17th and commemorate cooperation between US and British Allied Forces. Dinner tickets $30. On Saturday, October 18th vintage planes, antique cars and military vehicles will converge in Terrell, TX at the British Flying Training School Museum Fly-In to honor the Allied Forces with entertainment and ceremonies. Join us at the Air Show.Tickets to the Fly-In $5 for adults, $3 for 5-16, youngsters and military and their families (with military ID) Free. (PRWeb Oct 11, 2008)

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The Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology Uses Interactivity to Engage and Teach Visitors

Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology has deployed an interactive digital information network to engage and teach visitors about the world around them (PRWeb Oct 10, 2008)

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New California Academy of Sciences receives highest possible rating from U.S. Green Building Council: LEED Platinum

The Academy's innovative new building earns a total of 54 points in the LEED system, the highest sustainability rating of any museum in the world (PRWeb Oct 9, 2008)

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25th Annual South Carolina Fossil Fair

Fun, Hands-on, Educational Event for Science, History and your family! (PRWeb Oct 8, 2008)

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Custom Handcrafted Jewelry Specialist Cynthia Gale Creates Unique Crozier for Baltimore Bishop

Cynthia Gale, renowned for her GeoArt By Cynthia Gale and Cynthia Gale Signature lines, was commissioned to create a crozier for the bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Baltimore, MD. The crozier for The Rev. Canon Eugene Sutton employs her signature repousse technique. (PRWeb Oct 8, 2008)

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Ten Things You Won't Want to Miss in Buffalo This Fall

Frank Lloyd Wright, Open Studios, Arts & Crafts, Architecture Tours, Nature Walks & a New Museum Highlight Autumn in Buffalo (PRWeb Oct 8, 2008)

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Eloquent Systems Launches Introductory SaaS Solution for Managing Special Libraries and Archives and Making Collections Accessible to the World over the Internet

Eloquent Systems has recently re-packaged the base components of its Eloquent Librarian™ and Eloquent Archives™ products to create an introductory solution for Special Libraries and Archives. The Eloquent offer provides librarians, archivists and other knowledge managers with a very affordable solution for managing their collections while also allowing them to make their collections more accessible to global Internet searchers.A software vendor for the heritage industry (specialized libraries, archives and museums) as well as the public sector and Global 2000 corporate records markets, Eloquent provides both an enterprise version of its software, as well as their hosted solutions -increasingly popular options for organizations of all sizes. (PRWeb Oct 7, 2008)

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Austin Artist's Series Debuts at New York City Gallery

Mickie Bellah's Luminescence Series paintings will be opening at the Amsterdam Whitney International Fine Art Gallery in the Chelsea District of New York City. (PRWeb Oct 7, 2008)

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Spanierman Modern Presents the Work of Contemporary Artist Dan Rizzie

Spanierman Modern is pleased to announce the opening on October 16, 2008 of "Dan Rizzie", an exhibition and sale of this contemporary artist's recent mixed media work. Focusing on a single form or motif, in his images, Rizzie creates meticulously detailed collage-like environments in which he blends a fastidious attention to detail with a pared-down minimalist approach with which he modifies nature rather than producing pure abstractions. A catalogue accompanying the exhibition includes an essay by Robert Hughes, the art critic for Time Magazine and the author of numerous books on art, along with twelve full-page color illustrations. (PRWeb Oct 6, 2008)

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RidgeLogic and Ingram Micro Execute Distribution Agreement

Ingram Micro Authorized to Distribute SceneStudio Digital Signage Application in the United States (PRWeb Oct 2, 2008)

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Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Welcomes Spared from the Storm: Masterworks from The New Orleans Museum of Art

The New Orleans Museum of Art is sharing 89 of its finest works of European and American art - works that survived the devastation of Hurricane Katrina and the flooding that ensued. The exhibition, Spared from the Storm: Masterworks from the New Orleans Museum of Art, will open at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts on Saturday, November 8, and continue through Sunday, February 8, 2009. Spared from the Storm features works from the 17th through the mid-20th century. Among them are paintings and sculptures by some of history's most influential and well-known artists. (PRWeb Oct 2, 2008)

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October Issue of OldWestNewWest.Com Will Feature Butch and Sundance's Buffalo, Wyoming, and Moab, Utah's Winter Snow Secrets

The October issue of the Internet e-Zine OldWestNewWest.Com Travel & History Magazine is now available online and it features travel stories about how to enjoy some of the West's less-traveled places to visit, including one of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid's favorite Wyoming saloons. (PRWeb Oct 2, 2008)

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Collage Exhibition: "The Art of War: Iraq, Decisions from the First Year" By Artist George Sakkal In Columbia Art Center Galleries Columbia, Maryland

Columbia Art Center Galleries will feature in October a collage exhibition that captures the tenor of America's society today following the past six years of war and deals not only with the decisions of the first year, but portrays the aftermath of war and its impact on society. (PRWeb Oct 1, 2008)

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Street Artists Nominated for Mainstream National Design Award

The enigmatic project, "Everything is OK" which uses police-style barricade tape to distribute positive messages has been nominated for the Cooper Hewitt's annual People's Design Award. (PRWeb Sep 30, 2008)

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