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During the middle of summer in New York City,boutique Independent film label First Independent Pictures theatrically released the British hit comedy "66" had already garnered attention from US Jewish film festival and was intended as an international audience. The film is from Working Title Films who brought us Four Weddings and a Funeral and About a Boy. 66 stars Oscar nominated actor Helena Bonham Carter (Sweeney Todd, Room with a View) 66 is a heartwarming film about a boy's bar mitzvah that looks set to be a disaster when it coincides with the 1966 World Cup Final . Before even seeing the film there had already been a lot of hype with the critics. The Hollywood reporter called it "Irresistibly Touching" and Jeffrey Lyons of NBC REEL TALK said it was "ONE OF THE BEST FILMS OF THE YEAR!".
(Henderson NV August 17th 2008 ) On August 7th 2008 Fine Dining entered a new orbit in Henderson Nevada when Hawaii-born, Henderson-based Private Chef Don Espaniola opened the doors of his aptly named restaurant with his delectable menu. He calls it 'Intimate Fine Dining' and that is exactly what they offer. Chef Don, who is known for preparing delightful, star-worthy meals for his wealthy foodie clients in the privacy of their own homes, prepares everything at his eight table, reservation only restaurant.
Los Angeles, CA – Organic vegetables and organic herbs prepared with love and packaged in perfect 4-ounce containers are about to make the lives of mothers around the nation much easier!
After becoming a mom for the first time, designer Roxanna Bina was frustrated not only by the lack of organic options for her new bundle of joy, but as her son grew, how difficult it was to find healthy, tasty options that were also convenient.
Enter Fifibear. Felix, or “Fifi” as he is affectionately known to his parents, is the inspiration for Roxanna’s new line of frozen organic baby food. With a French father and an artistic mother, Fifi’s palette is discerning, even at such a young age. With an idea in mind, Roxanna started at her local farmer’s market, where she began to cull fresh produce and herbs from local, organic farmers and create her own delights for her tiny gourmand.
From her desire to provide quality, nutritious, tasty food for her son, Roxanna developed Fifibear’s, naming it after her inspiration—her son. Now, using a certified organic production facility and with the help of a staff just as enthusiastic as she, Roxanna is producing what other moms have been asking her for: enough Fifibear’s to go around!
All products are created from fresh, organic produce and USDA certified beef, chicken and fish. After being cleaned, steamed, pureed, and made in a certified organic kitchen, Fifibear’s products are frozen immediately, which allows the nutrients and fresh taste to remain, without the use of preservatives. Using herbs in lieu of spices protects the delicate stomachs of babies and the inclusion of flaxseed powder in all products provides alpha linolenic acids, a good source of iron and fiber and great for brain development!
New York, July 30, 2008 . . . ““Go, You never know who you might meet,” advises Jaclyn Bernstein, President and Partner of Empire Force Events, revealing one of the basic success strategies she will share at the launch of the New York chapter of WOW, Women of Wisdom, an open-invitation networking empowerment brunch for men and women on August 3, at New York’s favorite British Pub, The Telephone Bar and Grill in the East Village.
The event includes a screening of the new comedy “Sixty Six,” starring Oscar-nominated actress Helena Bonham Carter (“Sweeney Todd,” “Room with a View”) and directed by Paul Weiland (“Made of Honor” with Patrick Dempsey). (Trailer: www.66thefilm.com) For information, go to www.rulapr.com
Brooklyn-born Networking Maven Goldman of Columbia, MD, founded WOW in 2000 on the premise that the innate and acquired wisdom of women, if shared, could be a powerful resource to all involved. Ms. Goldman, who has been bringing people together for years, is the recipient of the Department of Defense Ambassadorship Award for her work building friendships between Asian and American women.
ON AUG 1 at Village East Cinema
189 2nd Ave corner of 12th St.
As a special promotion come to the early evening show at 7:30pm for the new British hit comedy SIXTY SIX.
The film is by Working Title Films who brought us Four Weddings and a Funeral and About a Boy. This family film stars Oscar nominated actor Helena Bonham Carter(Sweeney Todd, Room with a View) and is set in London during the Britain v. Germany 1966 world cup. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with director, Paul Weiland who also directed the studio hit Made of Honor.
Afterwards, bring your ticket stub and come next door to Telephone Bar and Grill (149 2nd Ave) to enjoy complimentary Newcastle Beer and Hors d'ouvres.
First Independent Pictures would like to invite all WOW Networking Divas and friends to an exclusive brunch and premier screening of the delightful new comedy, Sixty Six. The film stars Oscar-nominated actress Helena Bonham Carter (Sweeney Todd, Room with a View) and is directed by Paul Weiland (Made of Honor). For more information and the trailer, please visit www.66thefilm.com.
The exclusive brunch and reception, WOW Networking Divas, will take place at the between 12 - 3pm on Sunday, August 3rd at TELEPHONE BAR AND GRILL 149 Second Ave., New York, NY 10003
There will also be a special guest speaker JACLYN BERNSTEIN, DMCP President and Partner
EMPIRE FORCE EVENTS. Bring your business cards to win prizes in the raffle Screening of Sixty Six will begin at 3.15pm and end at 5pm. Next door at Village East Cinema. 181-189 Second Ave., corner of 12th St., New York, NY 10003. Tickets for WOW members and friends are $37 in advance and $44 at the door.
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New York, NY –March 26th 2008 Party Ave announced today that on April 30th , 2008 they will officially launch www.partyave.com , the world's first nightlife social network devoted entirely to urban liefestyle and entertainment. They are p ioneers in cultivating powerful interactive marketing models for members, visitors, clients, and sponsors to market their products and services.
For Charity and Celebrates CD Release of Desert Rose With Sold Out Show in Los Angeles
Talented country rock blues artist Ruby James teamed up with Kobe Bryant from the LA Lakers who autographed game worn shoes for her , this was all for a good cause as it raised money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®. Ms James also donated a portion of her CD sales of "Desert Rose" produced by John Avila of Oingo Bongo". She played to a packed house on April 21st in Los Angeles at the Troubadour with a dynamic live performance that left her audience blown away by her memorizing voice.
An Orion Versa Go 90 Altazimuth Refractor telescope was raffled off at a sneak peek screening of the upcoming Sundance award winning science film DARK MATTER starring Meryl Streep on April 29th . Dark Matter opens officially in San Francisco Friday May 2nd when director Chen Shi-Zheng and producer Janet Yang will appear for Q&As over the opening weekend.
Esoteric Goddess Clothing Co. Expands Your Idea of What a Wrap Should Be With 20 Unique Innovative, Artisan-Made, Egyptian Beaded Scarves
Las Vegas NV. - You see them everywhere lately from the cover of Vogue Magazine to Prada Runways. Designers like Marc Jacobs who are incorporating them into their collections attribute the inspiration to the era of the 1920’s "A Passage to India–style glamour.” Turbans, Scarves and Wraps and are all the rage now and the perfect way to accessorize because they look fabulous on everyone.
Esoteric Goddess Clothing Co. founder Denise Mills first encountered these unique beaded scarves while traveling through Egypt on her own personal journey to discover the Feminine Divine. These scarves are beaded to perfection, with over 25,000 glass beads each. The women of Egypt are world renowned for their colorful, fun, hand-made costumes and from them the secrets of the Esoteric Goddess Scarf were learned. The Goddess wrap connects the women of the world and gives us all permission to shine.
The Big Apple meets Hollywood at the New York International Independent Film and Video Festival
Film festivals have often been perceived as the breeding grounds for both potential, upcoming artists and noted artists in the film industry – with movies created by filmmakers hailing from around the world presented with as much skill and effort as put in by their major corporate counterparts.
The New York International Independent Film and Video Festival (NYIIFVF) and the New York Art Festival (NYAF) is the very largest of these events, an 8-day film festival attracting cinematic artists from nearly 20 nations, including Australia, India, Mexico and the United Kingdom – past works portrayed by Hollywood majors such as Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Aniston, George Clooney, Vin Diesel, Calista Flockhart and famed comedian Andy Garcia.
The “Moving McAllister” Feature Film World Premiere After Party presented by First Independent Pictures, Magnolia Pictures, Jenn Laskey of RedLight Special Events, & Renata Lorenc of RULA PR was held tonight at the Shag Nightclub in Hollywood. The after party immediately followed the premiere/screening of the on-the-road comedy that proves that a mismatched pair can find love in all the wrong places.
The New York International Independent Film and Video Festival proudly held an exclusive awards ceremony at Gallery to honor recipients from its highly successful Spring event, which is held bi-annually at The Village East Cinema.
The NYIIFVF awards ceremony officially kicked off at 8 p.m. sharp on Friday, June 17th at the popular art deco lounge Gallery in the Gershwin Hotel. Hosts of the event included actress Amber Gristak (Maid in Manhattan, House of D), Aesha Waks (Arresting Gina) as well as PR media consultants Renata Lorenc of Rula PR and Veltis Harratan of www.angel503z.com and Briege McGarrity.
Guests were served complimentary drinks and sushi. There was also and live musical entertainment provided by accomplished artists Aqesha Luvan Ritzie, Hillary Flowers, Keltic Guru with Emily Fitzgerald and Lovari, Fred Ziknik, Doctane, Nikki Borodi and Taj.
This year's film festival showcased a diverse range of features, shorts, animations and documentaries from all five continents with over 30 entries getting an award. According to Festival Executive Producer Stuart Alson "We are thrilled to invite all our winning filmmakers back to New York for this special night. An independent film needs as much buzz and exposure as possible and an award can definitely pave the way for great success in a very competitive industry."
The bi-annual New York International Independent Film and Video Festival (NYIIFVF) recently took place in Los Angeles from March 1-8. Known as the "voice of independent film," the event comprised eight days of screenings, premieres, panels and parties. The 14-year-old NYIIFVF has always been a bold, competitive event that attracts a diverse range of films on every topic imaginable. "The festival’s ethos is to provide a unique platform for independent filmmakers to showcase their work in front of press, distributors and indie film lovers," said publicist Briege McGarrity.
Hillary Flowers Winter ’06 Collection Fashion Show
Sol Nightclub
January 7, 2006
Written by Janet Perisa
Photographed by Krisztina Fazekas
Those hazy shades of winter are in for a rude awakening this year with the introduction of Hillary Flowers’ Winter 2006 collection. The eclectic designer/dance diva’s latest line of woman’s ready-to-wear apparel lit up the night during a recent fashion show held at the ultra chic Sol nightclub, located at 609 West 29th Street.
The events theme was color, and this hot young designer proved that she knows exactly how to use it: sexy, flowable knits, saturated in bold hues paraded down the runway to the sultry rhythms provided by DJ Lahner in what appeared as a fireworks display in the dead of winter. Her daring pieces are the epitome of New York nightlife and are perfect for a wild night on the town. Flowers designs are retailed out of Apollo Braun, located at 193 Orchard Street (corner of Houston) and at Tatiana, located at 111St. Marks bet. Avenue A and 1st Street. To view Flowers’ collection, log on to: www.hillaryflowers.com.
“Be realistic!” How many times have we heard that reprimand from someone trying to curb our enthusiasm or manage our expectations?
Big confession: that admonishment makes my spine cringe. I have always been a big dreamer, especially while I am awake. If you combine aspiration with perspiration, the reality is that you can make a difference if you stay the course, and sometimes creating a new reality eventually has everything to do with being ‘unrealistic.’ I used to say, 'I sure hope things will change.' Then I learned that the only way things are going to change for me is when I instigate the change. If we listened to reality, we’d believe that fashion is for thin people and there is no Santa Claus. To quote John Sebastian, “Do you believe in magic?” Well, all I can say is that overcoming reality often leads me to learning experiences both delightful and daring.
New York International Independent Film and Video Festival
China Club
November 2, 2007
Written by Katharine Heller
It was a night of thrilling artistic integrity, budding young talent and questionable cocktails at this year's New York International Independent Film and Video Festival at the China Club.
The NYIIFVF was founded in 1993 by Stuart Alson, whose goal was to give unknown directors, actors and producers a chance to have their work be seen, without having to go through the red tape that other festivals such as Cannes, Tribeca and Sundance have become known for. That is not to say, however, that there is no screening process. And according to event producer Renata Lorenc, the festival has also turned into a strong venue for films and documentaries about important social issues. With over 250 features, shorts, animations and documentaries from over 60 countries, the NYIIFVF can boast to being the most diverse festival of its kind.
The “Moving McAllister” Feature Film World Premiere After Party presented by First Independent Pictures, Magnolia Pictures, Jenn Laskey of RedLight Special Events, & Renata Lorenc of RULA PR was held tonight at the Shag Nightclub in Hollywood. The after party immediately followed the premiere/screening of the on-the-road comedy that proves that a mismatched pair can find love in all the wrong places. 
The New York International Independent Film and Video Festival proudly held an exclusive awards ceremony at Gallery to honor recipients from its highly successful Spring event, which is held bi-annually at The Village East Cinema.
Those hazy shades of winter are in for a rude awakening this year with the introduction of Hillary Flowers’ Winter 2006 collection. The eclectic designer/dance diva’s latest line of woman’s ready-to-wear apparel lit up the night during a recent fashion show held at the ultra chic Sol nightclub, located at 609 West 29th Street. 
It was a night of thrilling artistic integrity, budding young talent and questionable cocktails at this year's New York International Independent Film and Video Festival at the China Club. 