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Portugal. The Man Bring Mental Health Advocacy On Tour This Summer Across Oregon

Performing at this event are: National Recording Artist/Saxophonist Will Donato, (Guitarist, Darrell Crooks) Comedian John Hill, Barry Minniefield & Abigail Carter. Special guest presenters 'Manny The Movie Guy,' Dave Acosta (Radio Presenter, Jammin 99.5FM) Gary D ( Marker Broadcasting) Anup Kulkarni (4-time Academy Award winning film Life of Pi, the award-winning film Thor: The Dark World and more. Tickets to 'The 2nd Annual CV Indie Film Awards' are now available and costs $25.00 per person (including children). Tickets include awards show, live entertainment and buffet style dinner (both non-vegetarian and vegetarian options). Seating is limited. Gina Carey Films will be honoring the cinematic achievements of Indie Filmmakers, Actors/Actresses from the Coachella Valley, all over California & surrounding states at this upcoming event. About The CV Indie Film Awards The CV Indie Film Awards was founded in 2017 by Indie filmmaker Gina Carey, CEO of Gina Carey Films (Family Film Movie Production Company since 2015) and Gico Music (Indie Record Company since 1996). The CV Indie Film Awards is an awards show that gives recognition to the Independent Film Community. CVIFA strictly focuses on recognizing and rewarding true Independent films with limited budgets (low & Micro budget films only). The CV Indie Film Awards recognize talented actors, actresses, cinematographers, screenwriters, producers, directors and a multitude of films from multiple genres. For more information, please visit: http://www.cvindiefilmawards.com/ or kindly send a mail to cvindiefilmawards@gmail.com

Gina Carey, the CEO of Gina Carey Films has announced the activities of the second edition of the CV Indie Film Awards scheduled to hold on Monday 8th of October, 2018 from 6 pm to 9 pm at JPL, 39001 Monterey, CA 92270. The award which was launched in the year 2017 focuses on recognizing talents, applauding cinematic achievements of unknown but hardworking independent filmmakers, cinematographers, screenwriters, actors who make quality films of different genres with small budgets all over California and surrounding states. The awards are given in an Oscar Award style, celebrating the artistry of these entertainers, the efforts they have put into their productions and the quality of their stories. The rationale behind the CV Indie Awards is to provide a popular platform that will offer the filmmakers an occasion to present their unique filmmaking skills to the world. Through this, it also aims at enhancing the popularity of these entertainers among their contemporaries and the world at large. The peculiarity of the CVIFA is it is designed only for Indie filmmakers who are relegated to the background, never acknowledged or given a chance to display their artistry due to financial impediments and unfamiliar actors. The award is not in any way encouraging obscurity or mediocrity, but rather its main thrust is to offer encouragements and support for these filmmakers who are still in their in their developing stage. The nominations for the awards will open from May 1ST to August 1st, 2018. All the voting is done online. The jury comprises of the best professionals in the industry, who have the required expertise to select the winners carefully. The event is open to the open public. Tickets cost is $25 per person including children. The ticket covers the awards show, live entertainment, Buffet style Dinner (both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options). Other highlights of the events include special guest celebrity appearances and performances by renowned Guitarist, Darell Crooks, and comedian, John Hill. Special Guest presenters include Dave Acosta (Radio Presenter, Jammin 99.5FM, Gary D (Marker broadcasting), Manny The Movie Guy, Anup Kulkami (4-time Academy Award-winning Film Life of Pi, the Award-winning Film Thor: The Dark World), Levi Vincent of the Palm Springs Alliances and many more. The vision of CV Indie Film awards was birthed by Gina Carey, an Indie Filmmaker, CEO of Gina Carey films and Gico Music. Gina has had a fair share of the rough, tight paths of the entertainment industry. She understands how challenging the industry can be without sufficient monetary supports and what it holds for upcoming artists, hence the need for the awards. Independent filmmakers have found the awards very beneficial, inspiring with outstanding exposure. The tickets are on sale now until sold out. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/g...Seating is limited. Please visit www.cvindiefilmawards.com for your purchases. For more information, visit the CV Indie Film Awards official website http://www.cvindiefilmawards.com

Audiences are invited into the live audiobook recording session of John Hill's memoir, #octobottom detailing his torrid, turgid life on the fringes of show business on both coasts. Together John and his director Broadway wannabe Ben Rimalower must battle their egos, demons and John's psychosomatic laryngitis in this epic meeting of the minds. You'll laugh with them, at them and despite them in a show that promises to leave you feeling great about your own mental health.

ASCAP, The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, the world leader in performing rights and advocacy for music creators, will present acclaimed musician Lana Del Rey with its ASCAP Global Impact Award at the 35 th annual ASCAP Pop Music Awards on Monday, April 23 rd in Los Angeles. The same evening, ASCAP will also recognize Grammy-winning rock bandPortugal. The Man with the ASCAP Vanguard Award. Legendaryhitmaker and Songwriters Hall of Fame member Desmond Child was previously announced as the night's ASCAP Founders Award winner.

On March 12, Broadway Belts for PFF! featured a "Sweet Sixteen" reunion of the Tony Award winning musical Hairspray. Broadway's Julie Halston emceed the evening, joined by Broadway stars Bryan Terrell Clark, Robert Creighton, Stephanie Gibson, Lesli Margherita and New York Yankees legend and Latin Grammy-nominee Bernie Williams.

Stephanie Gibson (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) and Chester Gregory (Motown: The Musical) will join the star-studded list of performers at this year's Broadway Belts for PFF!, hosted by Broadway's Julie Halston. The event will take place on Monday, March 12 at The Edison Ballroom. This once-in-a-lifetime event is sold out. Click here to make a donation to the event.

Fresh off their recent GRAMMY win, Atlantic Records rockers Portugal. The Man has enlisted Ghostly International recording artist Tycho to create two extraordinary remixes of their current smash single, 'Live In The Moment.' Tycho has crafted a pair of distinct new musical versions - 'Live In The Moment (Sunrise)' and 'Live For The Moment (Sunset)' - that both showcase the acclaimed Portland rockers original song while pushing it forward via the GRAMMY® Award-nominated dance/electronic project's own distinctive approach. 'Live In The Moment (Sunrise)' and 'Live For The Moment (Sunset)' are available today at all digital music retailers and streaming services:https://lnk.to/limtychomixPR.

Fresh off their recent GRAMMY win, Atlantic Records rockers Portugal. The Man has enlisted Ghostly International recording artist Tycho to create two extraordinary remixes of their current smash single, “Live In The Moment.” Tycho has crafted a pair of distinct new musical versions – “Live In The Moment (Sunrise)” and “Live For The Moment (Sunset)” – that both showcase the acclaimed Portland rockers original song while pushing it forward via the GRAMMY® Award-nominated dance/electronic project's own distinctive approach. “Live In The Moment (Sunrise)” and “Live For The Moment (Sunset)” are available today at all digital music retailers and streaming services: https://lnk.to/limtychomixPR.

This year's Broadway Belts for PFF!, hosted by Broadway's Julie Halston, will be an even bigger celebration as Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman bring together members of the original Broadway cast of Hairspray to celebrate its 'Sweet 16.' The HairspraySweet 16 segment will honor Margo Lion, a lead producer on the original production, for her theatrical career and her support for Broadway Belts for PFF! and the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF). This once-in-a-lifetime event is exclusively available through sponsorship opportunities that can be purchased at www.BroadwayBeltsforPFF.org.

BroadwayWorld has just learned that bare, the movie is in the works from Tony nominated producers Hillary Butorac Weaver and Janet Billig Rich and Tony nominated director Kristin Hanggi at the helm. Hanggi was the original director of the musical and adapted the screenplay for the film.

dick clark productions and ABC today announced that Florida Georgia Line, Halsey, Portugal. The Man and Hailee Steinfeld have been added to the lineup of performers for the West Coast celebration of DICK CLARK'S NEW YEAR'S ROCKIN' EVE WITH RYAN SEACREST 2018.

For the first time on stage, veteran New York writer/performers Ben Rimalower (Patti LuPone savant) and John Hill (unclear) join forces to blur the lines between sketch comedy and just general sketchiness.

National Alliance for Musical Theatre presents its 29th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, set for today, October 19, and tomorrow, October 20, 2017 at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues). The Festival kicked off yesterday, October 18, with its celebrated concert, The 46th Minute.

The fourth season of the RISING STAR competition continues Tuesday October 17th!

National Alliance for Musical Theatre announces additional casting for the 29th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which takes place on Thursday, October 19 and Friday, October 20, 2017 at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues). The Festival kicks off on Wednesday, October 18 with its celebrated concert, The 46th Minute.

Beginning on November 3, Yep Roc Records will reissue four long out-of-print vinyl albums by legendary indie artists The Apples in stereo. These vinyl reissues include Tone Soul Evolution on November 3, Her Wallpaper Reverie will follow November 24, with The Discovery of a World Inside the Moone, and Velocity of Sound in January and February 2018, respectively.    

It may be the middle of winter, but Adelaide's arts scene is hotting up as the South Australian Living Artists (SALA) Festival prepares to celebrate its 20th year with a bumper program of exhibitions, arts and cultural events across the state throughout August.

GRUMPY OLD MEN: THE MUSICAL a stage adaptation of the classic 1993 Warner Bros. motion picture comedy, 'Grumpy Old Men,' will be presented this Thursday, June 15th @ 11am & 3pm in New York City. Attendance is by invitation only.