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NEW YORK CITY - Artexpo New York, the world's largest fine art trade show for over 33 years, will return to New York City, March 22-25, 2012 for an extraordinary weekend featuring fine art from both established and emerging talent, art industry seminars and entertainment at Pier 92 on the Hudson River, New York City's renowned "Art & Design Pier." This year, the show will be located adjacent to the internationally acclaimed Architectural Digest Home Design Show, hosted at Pier 94!
"We expect the 2012 Artexpo New York to double our successes in 2011," said Artexpo CEO Eric Smith. "Last year, we hosted 250 exhibitors in 450 booths and had 15,000 attendees. With the Architectural Digest Home Design Show positioned next door, we expect that 2012 will attract 20,000 collectors--maybe more."
With artwork for every taste and budget, Artexpo New York 2012 will feature art from over 30 countries, including China, Japan, Nigeria, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Senegal, Gambia, Turkey, France, Russia, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Great Britain, Australia, Belgium, Israel, Iran, The Netherlands, Cyprus, Argentina, Brazil, United Arab Emirates, Bahamas, Mexico, and Canada. Showcasing innovative new paintings, prints, drawings, sculpture, photography, ceramics, glassworks and more--all under one roof. Artexpo New York will follow the Armory Show, culminating the city's widely acclaimed, month-long celebration of art and design.
"We're providing something for everybody," said Smith. "More than any other show, Artexpo New York is inclusive and dynamic and enables all areas of the art world to flourish. It's a place where emerging artists are discovered and where artists from all disciplines find a market for their work--even in the current economy.
"If you're in the art industry, you need to be at Artexpo. Whether you're a buyer or an exhibitor, you can attend our 25 innovative, free education seminars for up-to-the-minute information on a myriad of topics. Because of the strong increase in exhibitors and anticipated attendees, we're also introducing new amenities for our guests, including an elegant new VIP lounge sponsored by GE Capital and a luxurious bistro."
Exhibitors and attendees can look forward to exciting preview events, entertainment and Artexpo's popular [SOLO] pavilion, showcasing contemporary artwork by hundreds of the world's top emerging, independent artists. At the show, Artexpo will also showcase it's highly acclaimed Artexpo Studio, a complete set of tools Artexpo has designed to help independent artists to market their work, create higher quality reproductions, spend more time in the studio and increase revenues.
For 33 years, Artexpo New York has been the world's largest fine art trade show, providing trade buyers and weekend shoppers with access to thousands of innovative works from artists and publishers in a single venue. Over the decades, Artexpo has hosted many of the world's most renowned artists, including Andy Warhol, Peter Max, Robert Rauschenberg, Keith Haring, Robert Indiana and Leroy Neiman.
This year's show will be sponsored by The New York Observer, GE Capital, Citibank, Prohibition Distillery, Art Business News, Free Arts New York, Fredrix Artist Canvas, La Rosa Del Monte Worldwide Movers, Popchips, Palo Mamajuana, Bai Brands, Vita Coco, Heavenly Organics, Interior Design Society, Deljou Art Group, New Wave Art, LLC, and more. "Independent artists take note: few other shows offer you the opportunity to present directly to the trade of our industry," said Smith
To reserve a booth or obtain attendee information and show updates, visit www.ArtexpoNewYork.com
Benefit Concert set to Rock Small Florida Town
Palm Harbor, FL – Rock Legends and other award-winning national touring acts will take center stage at the Yard Festival Grounds at Peggy O'neills in Palm Harbor on March 3, 2012. Palm Charity Music Fest will be raising money for various local charities. The show will be featuring members of such legendary bands as the Allman Brothers, The Marshall Tucker Band, The Outlaws, Ghost Riders, Pure Prairie League, Lynyrd Skynyrd and the Henry Paul Band. Opening bands will include National Recording Artist Lindsay Taylor along with Sound Express, WD Han, Al Torchia & The Tattered Saints, Terry Cole and the Honkytonk Hitmen, Jimmy Sparks Band, George Marshall, and Teak Wood.
“I am thrilled to be able to help local Charities as many are in great need of support”, said National Recording Artist, Lindsay Taylor. “It’s a blessing that so many great artists are getting together for this great event.” The concert will be donating funds to local food pantries, disabled veterans homes and a group that aids in the fight against cancer. “What better way to support the local charities than a music fest with some of the greatest artists from across the last few decades.” said AAG Booking Manager, Alec Vidmar. The event will be hosted by Lynne Austin, the Original Hooters Girl, Former Playboy Playmate and currently the host of the Hooters Nation Morning Show on 1010 Sports AM. Doors will open at 12:31pm on March 3rd 2012 with music starting at 1pm.
For concert and ticket information, go to www.pinellastickets.com
TENNESSEE COMMEMORATES CIVIL WAR 150TH AT SHILOH
Weeklong Activities Include Signature Event and Grand Illumination of Battlefield
SHILOH, TENN. — Tennessee’s Shiloh National Military Park, a masterpiece of Civil War interpretation and preservation, will hold the 150th commemoration of its strategic battle during a series of events taking place March 29-April 8.
The state’s 2012 Sesquicentennial Signature Event: “Invasions by Rail and River: The Battle of Shiloh” will be held April 4-5 at Pickwick Landing State Park in Pickwick Dam.
The Signature Event begins with the Looking Back project hosted by Tennessee State Library & Archives and also features a teacher’s workshop “Illuminating the Battle” hosted by Middle Tennessee State University’s Center for Historic Preservation. There will be a red carpet film premiere of a state-of-the-art documentary /The Story of Shiloh: Fiery Trial/ at 7 p.m. on April 4.
Official Opening Ceremony will take place at 9 a.m. April 5 and will feature a forum with America’s foremost historians on the battle of Shiloh, living history demonstrations, a special Sesquicentennial Civil War exhibit offering rare and unique artifacts from the Battle of Shiloh and a musical performance by The 52nd Regimental String Band. The event will kick off with the firing of an official Shiloh cannon at Pickwick Landing State Park.
Co-chairs of the Tennessee Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission, Commissioner Susan Whitaker, Tennessee Department of Tourist Development and Dr. Carroll Van West, director of MTSU Center for Historic Preservation and Tennessee Civil War National Heritage Area, will host the event. Governor Bill Haslam has been invited to participate.
The symposium is jointly sponsored by the Tennessee Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission, Tennessee Civil War National Heritage Area, Tennessee Historical Society and Shiloh National Military Park.
The Shiloh National Military Park will commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Shiloh with a "Grand Illumination" on the evening of April 7. Luminaries will be placed around the battlefield representing the 23,746 killed, wounded or missing at Shiloh. The illumination will begin at dusk and end at 10 p.m. Other special activities will take place April 6-8 including special ranger led hikes, at corresponding time and place, 150 years later. For more information on the events presented by The Shiloh National Military Park, visit www.nps.gov/shil/shiloh-150th-anniversary.html.
Other events not to be missed on March 29-31 are two reenactments that will feature more than 6,000 re-enactors and more than 100 cannons. The action will unfold during these locally organized reenactment events coordinated and sponsored by The Armies of Tennessee and the Blue-Gray Alliance. The Armies of Tennessee reenactment will feature a march to Shiloh from Mississippi. The Blue-Gray Alliance reenactment will transport soldiers by rail and river, as they were 150 years ago, directly into the battle. To register for these two events visit www.150thcivilwarevents.com/ or www.armiesoftennessee.com/.
To download a complete Signature Event agenda, visit www.tncivilwar150.com SEATING IS LIMITED, PLEASE REGISTER TODAY to vionne.williams@tn.gov or call 615-741-2159.
State Police Detective Organizes Fundraiser for Veterans Organization
Walter Biardi is spearheading a fundraising event to provide the Southeastern Massachusetts Veterans Housing Program, Inc. – better known locally as the Veterans Transition House (VTH) – with a much-needed monetary donation.
Walter Biardi has established an annual spaghetti dinner to generate community support. All proceeds generated during the fundraiser will go to the VTH.
When Walter learned that the Veterans Transition House was in need, he immediately started brainstorming how he could help. Walter decided the best way to help support the VTH was to have a Spaghetti Supper Fundraiser. The 2nd Annual Spaghetti Supper Fundraiser is to take place at the United Fisherman’s Club 639 Orchard Street New Bedford, MA 02746. The fundraiser is scheduled for March 11, 2012 from 4-8pm. Tickets for the event are being sold now at a cost of $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. To purchase tickets, sell tickets, or to donate a prize for the raffle please contact Sarah Dosenberg, executive assistant at the VTH, at 508-992-5313 ext. 25 or at Sarah@VetsHouse.org.
About Veterans Transition House
The Southeastern Massachusetts Veterans Housing Program, Inc. is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation known as the Veterans Transition House (VTH). The VTH was founded by a group of local Vietnam-Era veterans and community leaders who recognized a need to develop and provide affordable, sober and secure housing to homeless, at-risk veterans of the Armed Forces. Since its inception in 1990, the VTH has operated under the philosophy of offering a “Hand Up, not a Hand Out,” and has expanded its services to include counseling, case management, employment training, job placement, referrals and transportation. Visit vetshouse.org for more information.
War in Our Own Backyard
Why is the uprising of the Wampanoags, Nipmucks, Narragansetts, Abenakis, and other Indian tribes against the English, which began right here in southeastern Massachusetts but quickly spread throughout New England, considered one of the most important wars ever fought on American soil? What makes the subject of King Philip’s War so endlessly fascinating? How did events that occurred in 1675 in our own backyard help shape the course of American history?
To learn more about this tragic conflict, come to the Dighton Town Hall (979 Somerset Ave., Dighton) on Saturday, March 31 at 11:00 AM to hear Edward Lodi discuss his book Curious Incidents in King Philip’s War. In it he has gathered together thirty fascinating and for the most part little-known stories. Edward Lodi is also the author of Ghosts from King Philip’s War, which contains stories of hauntings and mysteries, Murder at Anawan Rock, a mystery novel set in the present with a plot dependent for its solution upon incidents from King Philip’s War, and most recently, Women in King Philip’s War.
The talk is sponsored by the Dighton Public Library. For more information call 508-669-6421 or visit www.dightonlibrary.org.
Liberty Manor for Veterans received quality carpeting for the entire house by Lifestyle Carpets of Tampa. From left to right: Jim Brennan with Liberty Manor, CEO Lifestyle Carpet Peggy Christy, Tom Gazzki with Lifestyle and Connie Blaney - CEO Liberty Manor for Veterans. Residents of Liberty Manor take great pride in their home that was designed to assist homeless veterans that require housing until they can transition the veterans into independent living. Executive Director Jeff Luddeke stated that simple things that help beautify the home make the difference between a house and a "home". Thanks to Lifestyle Carpet, they are responsible for turning our house into a home."
Bill Cook Memorial Charity Golf Tournament
Clerbrook Golf and RV Resort, Clermont Florida2005 US 27 N Clermont, Fl
Saturday, January 28th 2012
1pm Shotgun Scramble Putting Contest 12 noon
Proceeds to Benefit Homeless Veterans
to help a deserving veteran
call 352-394-6165 or 352-272-9317
$40 includes cart, dinner and prizes
Baked Ziti Dinner Compliments of Little Anthony’s
and Prizes will be Awarded
“None of us would be here today if it wasn’t for the sacrifices made by the American Soldier. It’s time to give back”.
God Bless You, America and the American Soldier
THE BALVENIE LAUNCHES NATIONWIDE JOURNEY OF RARE CRAFT DISCOVERY
The Balvenie Rare Craft Roadshow Embarks on Year-Long Search for the Unsung Heroes of American CraftsmanshipNEW YORK - The Balvenie, the world's most handcrafted Single Malt Scotch Whisky, announces today the launch of the Balvenie Rare Craft Roadshow - a nationwide search for the craftsmen and artisans across America who maintain a dedication to the practice and preservation of traditional crafts. Part trans-American road trip and part voyage of discovery, The Balvenie Rare Craft Roadshow is a celebration of craftsmanship that will travel from state to state, discovering and honoring the people who share the Balvenie's commitment to craftsmanship, documenting every step in a Web series and eventual documentary film.
As a fifth-generation family owned distillery, the exceptional quality of The Balvenie stems from its commitment to retain and nurture the high level of hand craftsmanship no longer employed by other malt whisky producers. Starting this March, The Balvenie Ambassadors Andrew Weir and Nicholas Pollacchi will travel the length and breadth of the United States to seek out and honor artisans who share their enthusiasm for all things made with skill and passion. Traveling from city to city in a suitably handcrafted Morgan Car, the pair will visit the workshops, studios, and stores where rare crafts are being kept alive, learning more about the craftsmen and their respective crafts along the way.
From brewers, vintners and cheese makers, to apothecaries, tailors, bicycle makers and all points between, The Balvenie Rare Craft Roadshow will discover and celebrate the burgeoning community of like-minded American artisans, giving craftsmen the recognition they are due, in the form of wide exposure. In addition to being featured on a dedicated website and in a nationwide print campaign, craftsmen will also have a chance to be honored at special celebratory events and featured in the dedicated Web video series and resulting documentary, charting this unique journey and the skilled characters encountered along the way.
"We are thrilled to begin our journey in search of the best craftsmen that this nation has to offer and cannot wait to see what we uncover," commented Andrew Weir, Eastern USA Ambassador for The Balvenie. "The Balvenie is unique in that nowhere else will you find a distillery that still grows its own barley, malts in its own traditional malting floor, employs coopers to tend every cask, a coppersmith to maintain the stills, and a malt master to ensure that the resulting spirit is consistently excellent. We realize this approach may not be as economical or as profitable as it could be, but as a family-owned distillery, we do it because we can, and because we know it's the best way to ensure quality throughout the whisky making process. We want to recognize those who feel the same way about their respective crafts."
"We are passionate about the need to preserve and practice the art of craftsmanship, and The Balvenie Rare Craft Roadshow will bring this passion to life sharing it with those we meet along the way," added Nicholas Pollacchi, Western USA Ambassador for The Balvenie. "We hope that The Balvenie Rare Craft Roadshow will ignite the spirit of rare craft across the country, and we look forward to honoring our fellow craftsmen during this epic nationwide journey. We encourage craftsmen to begin signing up immediately."
The Balvenie Rare Craft Roadshow will kick-off in March 2011, when Andrew and Nicholas will launch their voyage of discovery. To follow the progress of the Road Show, learn more about scheduled stops and nominate craftsmen, interested parties can visit The Balvenie Rare Craft Roadshow Web site at: http://www.balvenie.com/roadshow. The search for the best rare craftsmen in America has officially begun!
5th Fleet Commander Visits USS George H.W. Bush
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW) Timothy Walter, USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) Public Affairs
USS GEORGE H.W. BUSH, At Sea (NNS) -- Commander, U.S. 5th Fleet, accompanied the Sailors of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) as it transited the Strait of Hormuz Aug. 30.
Vice Adm. Mark Fox embarked the Navy's newest aircraft carrier, visited with crew members, and expressed his appreciation for their efforts in the region conducting maritime security operations and supporting Operations Enduring Freedom and New Dawn.
"The United States Navy exists to protect our national interests around the globe, and we have tremendous national interest in this part of the world," said Fox during an all-hands call. "Wherever this ship goes with her air wing and with the strike group, it shows American influence and concern about this region. You reassure our friends, and you deter our enemies."
Fox also used the opportunity to present awards to 10 enlisted Sailors and thank the crew for their performance during the first half of their deployment.
"You represent excellence," he said to the crew. "You don't just drift into having high performance airplanes, with well-maintained engines launching off of catapults and coming back and landing on a routine basis -- without amazing, incredible teamwork. You guys are my heroes."
The aircraft carrier is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility on its first operational deployment conducting maritime security operations and support missions as part of Operations Enduring Freedom and New Dawn.