PRWeb: Art and Entertainment Museums http://www.prweb.com Latest news releases for Art and Entertainment Museums from PRWeb en PRWeb Distribution Newswire http://www.prweb.com/images_v4/prw_logo.jpg http://www.prweb.com 163 51 xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com Get Ready for the British Invasion -- Royal Air Force in Texas by the British Flying Training School Museum Fly-In http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1457994.htm 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 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1451754.htm 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 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1448224.htm 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 http://www.prweb.com/releases/Fossil_Fair/educational_event/prweb1438764.htm 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 http://www.prweb.com/releases/customhandcraftedjewelry/repousse_process/prweb1441904.htm 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 http://www.prweb.com/releases/architecturetours/franklloydwrightbuffalo/prweb1442004.htm 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 http://www.prweb.com/releases/heritage/system/prweb1434124.htm 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 http://www.prweb.com/releases/Mickie_Bellah/Artist/prweb1419664.htm 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 http://www.prweb.com/releases/Spanierman-Modern/Dan-Rizzie/prweb1427064.htm 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 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1407204.htm 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 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1407054.htm 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 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1410594.htm 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 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1414214.htm 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 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1398534.htm 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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]]> Library of Congress's National Book Festival Attracts More Than 120,000 Book Lovers to the National Mall http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1398494.htm "The National Book Festival is a joyous celebration of reading and an inspiration for new generations of creativity," said Dr. James H. Billington, the Librarian of Congress. (PRWeb Sep 29, 2008)

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]]> Passion for Life at the Grand Palais in Paris http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1390744.htm The Salon des Artistes Indépendants will host the Passion for Life art exhibition in support of the Institut Curie at the Grand Palais: Together in the fight against cancer, 15 international artists will exhibit their artwork. (PRWeb Sep 28, 2008)

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]]> MovieMail reports conversions up 67% following website re-launch. More customers are now enjoying these classic films on DVDs : MovieMail, a specialist web-based film (DVD) store, has seen conversions jump dramatically following the redesign of its website by Strange. Initial results show a surge in conversions of 67%, plus a rise in transactions of over 60% and an increase in time on the website of 30%. http://www.prweb.com/releases/online_marketing/initial_results/prweb1386074.htm Strange recommended the re-launch as the first step in its online marketing strategy for MovieMail (www.MovieMail-Online.co.uk). A specialist in classic, art house, independent, foreign and acclaimed films (delivered on DVD), MovieMail bills itself as ‘the quality film shop’ and has been established for over 12 years with a second to none reputation for a love and knowledge of film. (PRWeb Sep 25, 2008)

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]]> Cinnabar Inc. Produces Major Exhibits For New California Academy of Sciences -- Sustainable, Kit-of-Parts Exhibit System Complements Renzo Piano "Green" Building http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1376174.htm "Our concept to integrate exhibit structures and the built environment was developed in collaboration with Renzo Piano Building Workshop. It's what Renzo calls the 'Kit-of-Parts,'" says Cinnabar CEO Jonathan Katz, who executive produced 35,000 square feet of exhibits for the new California Academy of Sciences, which is set for a grand re-opening on 27 September in San Francisco. (PRWeb Sep 25, 2008)

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]]> Library of Congress' National Book Festival to Offer Variety of Interactive Family Activities - National Mall, Saturday, September 27 http://www.prweb.com/releases/library-of-congress-book/92008/prweb1378414.htm The Library of Congress' National Book Festival offers fun-filled activities for the whole family. New teen and children's authors, NBA and WNBA players, and popular storybook and television characters to appear on National Mall throughout the day. (PRWeb Sep 24, 2008)

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]]> Austin Artist Paula Parker Unveils New 'Small Art' Pieces at Specialty Boutique in Round Rock http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1372064.htm "This new series of small art by Paula Parker makes a big impact on everyone who sees it." - Ginger Huggins, owner, Beyond the Red Door boutique and studio. (PRWeb Sep 24, 2008)

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]]> Your Incredible Body at Museum of Nature & Science Whimsically Explains How We Sneeze, Sweat, Eat and Run http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1352664.htm New Permanent Gallery Combines Learning with Interactive Family Fun: Big Nose, Interactive Games, Human 'Innards' and Chicken Wire Tell the Story. (PRWeb Sep 20, 2008)

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]]> Berlinde de Bruyckere's First Solo Exhibition in the U.S. at Yvon Lambert http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1350124.htm Yvon Lambert New York is pleased to announce an exhibition of new work by Flemish artist Berlinde de Bruyckere. This is the artist's first solo exhibition in the United States. The exhibition will be on view from October 10th through November 15th, 2008.Berlinde de Bruyckere is a celebrated sculptor whose transitory sculptures first came to prominence in the early twenty first century; most famous are her sculptures of horses arranged in complex positions. (PRWeb Sep 19, 2008)

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]]> Cathedral Festival of Flowers to Display 125 Years of Sacred Treasures http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1351154.htm St. Mary's Cathedral of San Francisco will feature floral creations from international designers amongst historic vessels and vestments at the Cathedral Festival of Flowers from October 3-5, 2008 (PRWeb Sep 19, 2008)

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]]> Austin Welcomes Atmospheric Artist, Sean McConnell http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1349204.htm International Artist, Sean McConnell, establishes residence in the Austin, Texas area, bringing his amazing talent to the art oriented community of this city. Sean specializes in a technique known as "Trompe L'oeil" which literally means "trick the eye". His work has been exposed in various prestigious galleries and has been hailed for its amazing detail and perspective. (PRWeb Sep 18, 2008)

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]]> ArtsPRunlimited Presents a Fall Season of Sculpture, Poetry, Books, and Chamber Music http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1227664.htm ArtsPRunlimited presents John J. Trause, Poet, Performer, A Poetic Lunch with Poetry, Opera & Books. October 12 @ 1:30pm $25/pp (Cash bar available) Riverside Bar & Grill 2 South Parkway, Clifton, NJ 07014 973.859.0777. (PRWeb Sep 18, 2008)

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]]> No Kids Allowed! Science Museum Opens Late for Adults-Only http://www.prweb.com/releases/sciencemuseum/lates/prweb1334224.htm London's Science Museum opens its doors for its first late night event on 24 September 2008; adults can have the Museum all to themselves. (PRWeb Sep 17, 2008)

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]]> Chicago Artist Tadeusz Seidel Supports Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Chicago Chapter Benefit http://www.prweb.com/releases/chicago/art/prweb1340154.htm Charles Vickery's most committed protégé Tadeusz Seidel yet again shows his support for spinal cord injury research by donating a painting to the silent auction for 'Comedy for a Cure' Benefit event starring E!'s Chelsea Handler. (PRWeb Sep 17, 2008)

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]]> MediaMerge Unveils New Media Server Technology at 2008 Giant Screen Cinema Association International Conference http://www.prweb.com/releases/sound_source/theater_automation/prweb1332574.htm The ShowSource™3D is the first-ever giant screen cinema digital sound and video playback source with built-in theater automation. (PRWeb Sep 16, 2008)

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]]> Janet Ault Sponsors Jewell Lewis Award at House of Broadcasting's Charity Golf Tournament http://www.prweb.com/releases/female/narrator/prweb1338384.htm Janet Ault, The Voice of Choice ™, is sponsoring the Jewell Lewis Award at a local golf tournament. The tournament is sponsored by the House of Broadcasting, a Phoenix, Arizona radio and television museum. The Valley's most renowned broadcasters, past and present, will gather together to raise funds for this Arizona landmark. (PRWeb Sep 16, 2008)

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]]> Magical Memories Travel Launched Disney Cruise Vacation section of Website http://www.prweb.com/releases/disney/vacation/prweb1334944.htm Magical Memories Travel Agency has been offering amazing Disney vacation packages for a great deal of time now. Recently they have decided to launch a new section of their company offerings and venture into the area of Disney Cruise Line Vacations at discount prices. (PRWeb Sep 16, 2008)

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]]> Silver Starr Art Studios LLC (SSAS) Features Captivating Works by DC High School Student and 5 Nationally Renowned Artists http://www.prweb.com/releases/washington/artists/prweb1343894.htm Silver Starr Art Studios LLC: (PRWeb Sep 16, 2008)

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]]> The Amazing Contemporary Artist Lore Eckelberry is Exhibiting at the Asian Museum in Japan http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1333504.htm Lore Eckelberry is exhibiting at the Asian Art Museum in Fukuoka, Japan. (PRWeb Sep 16, 2008)

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]]> TicketBiscuit Launches Ticketing System Built for Railroads http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1304944.htm New online ticketing system offers features tailored to railway museum and tourist railroads (PRWeb Sep 10, 2008)

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]]> Openeye Experiences Continued Success In Digital Signage http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1307614.htm OpenEye recently announced that is has completed work on the development of a dynamic digital wayfinding system for the National Museum of Natural History at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C. Continuing on OpenEye's efforts in the Digital Signage Industry, Bryan Meszaros has recently been selected to sit on the Digital Signage Expo's Advisory Board and POPAI's Panel of Experts for their new Digital Signage Blog. (PRWeb Sep 9, 2008)

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]]> Inaugural Carle Honors Butterfly Auction Launched Online http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1292524.htm 23 original works of art created to honor annual awards event and benefit The Carle Museum. (PRWeb Sep 8, 2008)

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]]> Museum of Modern Art Features Short Documentary by Anthony Rossello, Principal at Certain Pictures http://www.prweb.com/releases/certainpictures/documentary/prweb1297694.htm New York film production company Certain Pictures announces that The Museum of Modern Art is featuring a short documentary by company principal Anthony Rossello. The film is part of MoMA's current and acclaimed show Home Delivery: Fabricating the Modern Dwelling. It runs through October 20, 2008. (PRWeb Sep 8, 2008)

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]]> Macau.com Partners World Heritage Travel Expo 2008 as Official Online Travel Agency http://www.prweb.com/releases/macau-expo/world-heritage-travel/prweb1275834.htm Macau.com is the official online travel agency for the World Heritage Travel Expo 2008. (PRWeb Sep 7, 2008)

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]]> Documentary on Marsden Hartley Makes World Premiere in Lewiston, Maine http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1291024.htm The Bates College Museum of Art and 217 Films announce the world premiere of the Marsden Hartley documentary "Visible Silence: Marsden Hartley, Painter and Poet." The Bates museum is home to the world's largest collection of Hartley artifacts, and "Visible Silence" features many pieces from this extensive archive. (PRWeb Sep 5, 2008)

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]]> Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery Acquires from Andreeva Commissions, Santa Fe, Famous American Portraits by Andrew Tift http://www.prweb.com/releases/Smithsonian/portraits/prweb1263134.htm The Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery negotiated a purchase and acquisition from Andreeva Portrait Commissions of portraits of Cormac McCarthy and Murray Gell-Mann by acclaimed artist Andrew Tift for their distinguished collection. (PRWeb Sep 2, 2008)

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]]> New Horror Comic Book Series Showcases Watershed Wood Burning Art Technique http://www.prweb.com/releases/Crosier/Artist/prweb1273694.htm Bluewater Productions launches a new horror series this September with a cutting edge style of art comprised of wood burned cover and interior panels created by artist Daniel Crosier. (PRWeb Sep 2, 2008)

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