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New York's premier summer dance party, Midsummer Night Swing, returns for its 28th season, June 21-July 9. T

Debe Gunn is a known lyricist, composer, and photographer who has recently merged her talents, to now include in her repertoire the recent accomplishment of author. Her latest 'composition' is the release of her full color book, 'Beautiful Faces' which includes beautifully represented photographs of people from around the world, most images paired with inspiring lyrics, Gunn 'originals' from her library. The book is available on Amazon.com by following this link, http://www.amazon.com/Beautiful-Faces-DEBE-GUNN/dp/194456604X, as well as via BarnesandNoble.com, http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/beautiful-faces-debe-gunn/1123007878?ean=9780996728591. Due to a positive response from the public, including dozens of five star reviews on Amazon, Bush Publishing has just released a coffee table/hard copy version of 'Beautiful Faces.' Ms. Gunn visited every region in the world represented in the book, and photographed each and every beautiful person first hand. In describing her creative process, she indicated in a recent interview that she had a title and concept for the book first and simply let the book project evolve organically, years after the lyrics had been written and once she had a beautiful collection of photographs, encompassing many people representing many cultures and ethnicities from around the world. According to Debe Gunn, a conversation with a friend sparked the beginning stages of the book. This conversation is stated on one of the pages of 'Beautiful Faces.' 'One enchanted moment, Christine, a friend of mine, perusing my photos exclaimed, 'These photos are on the level of National Geographic. You've captured such beautiful faces. Followed by, 'The world should see them!'.' What followed included Ms. Gunn's creative process which includes the beginning stages of her artistic, heartfelt, book composition, 'Beautiful Faces.' This also prompted the series, 'Life, I Love You' with a second book complete and pending worldwide release, and a third in the works, as stated by Debe Gunn in a recent interview. This book has received outstanding reviews by peers and the general public. One, a midwife who recently read her book, conveyed to Ms. Gunn, 'being a midwife, the book's cover alone, drew me in. I've seen hundreds of birth photos,' she stated, 'yet I never saw a newborn captured in such a brilliant and remarkable way.' Debe Gunn is a voting member of the Grammy's, and a member of the Producer and Engineer's wing of The Recording Academy. She recently returned from a photography trip to India, and according to Ms. Gunn in the forthcoming year she will be traveling throughout South America, as well as throughout various countries in Europe and the Middle East. All of her forthcoming travels will provide additional content for her books in the series, 'Life, I Love You' (LifeILoveYou.com). Debe Gunn majored in Music at SJSU. She often creates lyrics which are published in Spanish, as well as English, as she is highly proficient and fluent in Spanish. She has an Advanced Degree from Tecum Uman Institute, located in Antigua, Guatemala, and an Advanced Superior Certification in Spanish from For La Union School. More information about Debe Gunn her music and work in photography, this may be found at www.debegunn.com. Press release provided by Media Relations Contact / Publicist, Ms. Lisa Pellegrene. Ms. Pellegrene is a Producer/Director/Journalist / Actress and Social Justice, as well as an Animal Advocate who runs an independent consulting practice based in the Los Angeles area, and has done so effectively helping clients for nearly 15 years. For further information about the release or to schedule further media engagements for Ms. Gunn, Ms. Pellegrene may be reached via email at ideaanalyst@gmail.com. All inquiries for interview bookings for Debe Gunn may be directed to Ms. Pellegrene, who will direct all media correspondence to Debe Gunn's Marketing Director, Ms. Maria Torres, MBA, who will then schedule any interview requests for Ms. Gunn with the media who requests them. She may be reached directly at 310-962-8388 or via email torresmba@yahoo.com.

With nearly 2000 subscribers in attendance, The 5th Avenue Theatre Executive Producer and Artistic Director David Armstrong revealed the season line-up for its 7-show 2016/17 season.

NYC Parks announced today that the third section of new construction on the climate-resilient Rockaway Beach boardwalk (Phase 4a) has opened to the public, ahead of schedule.  In total, New Yorkers and visitors can now enjoy 1.5 miles of rebuilt boardwalk along the City's largest beach, from Beach 73rd Street to Beach 107th Street.

Broadway was Brooklyn bound this morning as the cast and crew of On Your Feet! - the new Broadway musical based on the life and music of Gloria and Emilio Estefan - got on their feet, rolled up their sleeves and worked a bustling assembly line packing up huge Emergency Food Packages (EFPs) at the Citymeals-on-Wheels warehouse in Williamsburg.

Cuban-born dancer Carlos E. Gonzalez shares his exciting journey to Broadway with 'ON YOUR FEET!' A new musical based on the life story of Gloria Estefan.

The New 42nd Street celebrates the 25th anniversary of its founding tomorrow, September 18, 2015.

Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine: A Benefit Concert for Viva Broadway took place last night, September 14th at the Minskoff Theatre, 200 West 45th Street in Manhattan. They returned to New York City to perform a special concert comprising their greatest hits including: 'Get On Your Feet,' 'Conga,' 'Rhythm is Gonna Get You,' 'Mi Tierra,' and more! They were even joined by the cast of Broadway-Bound ON YOUR FEET! and a special performance by Emily Estefan.

Media and Entertainment Commissioner Cynthia Lopez, the Made in NY Media Center by IFP, and NYCEDC have announced the creation of ten Made in NY Fellowships, a year-long program that will provide expanded resources and opportunities for New Yorkers to bring their media projects to the next level. The Made in NY Fellowship Program seeks to foster a diverse media industry, recognizing that different experiences, perspectives, and cultures are critical to advancements in innovation and creativity. Ten Fellowships will be available to those working on projects in documentary filmmaking, narrative filmmaking, gaming, post-production, animation, virtual reality, and media/technology.

UrbanTheater Company (UTC) has announced the opening of its Season 9 with the Midwest Premiere of Puerto Rican playwright, Carmen Rivera's, Julia De Burgos: Child of Water, directed by Juan Castañeda (First Class, Devil Land, Hermanas Padilla).

A new edition of the award-winning MetroFocus premieres in the New York metro area today, July 23 at 7:30 p.m. on WLIW21 and Thursday, July 24 at 8:30 p.m. on THIRTEEN and 10:30 p.m. on NJTV.

The Lark Play Development Center in collaboration with Mexico's National Fund for Culture and Arts (FONCA) is pleased to announce the 2013 Mexico/ U.S. Playwright Exchange Program. For the eighth year the Lark will host playwrights from Mexico and pair them with bilingual U.S. playwrights, actors, and directors for a ten day cultural exploration that establishes ongoing channels of communication between artists in both countries.

The Lark Play Development Center in collaboration with Mexico's National Fund for Culture and Arts (FONCA) is pleased to announce the 2013 Mexico/ U.S. Playwright Exchange Program. For the eighth year the Lark will host playwrights from Mexico and pair them with bilingual U.S. playwrights, actors, and directors for a ten day cultural exploration that establishes ongoing channels of communication between artists in both countries.

The season-five premiere of PIT BULLS & PAROLEES, 'Out of the Dark,' which aired Saturday, November 2, is the series' most-watched season opener, pulling in 1.2M P2+ viewers. Among this demo, 'Out of the Dark' performed 23 percent above PIT BULLS & PAROLEES' season-four debut and saw an increase in 17 percent versus overall season-four levels.

Amas Musical Theatre (Donna Trinkoff/Artistic Producer) will present three free staged readings of "FRIDA" a new musical by Michael Aman and Dana P. Rowe, directed by Maria Torres. The readings will take place on Friday, October 25th at 6:00pm, and Saturday, October 26th at 3:00pm and 7:00pm at The Theatre at the 14th Street Y, 314 East 14th Street. Tickets are free and reservations are available via email at boxoffice@amasmusical.org or by calling 212-563-2565.

The Amas Musical Theatre Lab continues its series this month with the new musical FRIDA, set for today and tomorrow, October 25-26 at The Theatre at the 14th Street Y.

Amas Musical Theatre will present three free staged readings of 'FRIDA' a new musical by Michael Aman and Dana P. Rowe, directed by Maria Torres. The readings will take place on Friday, October 25th at 6:00 pm, and Saturday, October 26th at 3:00pm and 7:00pm at The Theatre at the 14 th Street Y, 314 East 14th Street. Tickets are free and reservations are available via email at boxoffice@amasmusical.org or by calling 212-563-2565.

The Amas Musical Theatre Lab continues its series this month with the new musical FRIDA, set for October 25-26 at The Theatre at the 14th Street Y.

Great American pianist Kevin Cole [fresh from Carnegie Hall, protege of Marvin Hamlisch], with special guests Brian d'Arcy James [Shrek; Next to Normal], Klea Blackhurst [Everything the Traffic Will Allow], and Ryan VanDenBoom [Annie] will perform a Benefit Concert to support DreamCatcher Entertainment, an independent theatre and film company, celebrating their 5th Anniversary.

Great American pianist Kevin Cole [fresh from Carnegie Hall, protege of Marvin Hamlisch], with special guests Brian d'Arcy James [Shrek; Next to Normal], Klea Blackhurst [Everything the Traffic Will Allow], and Ryan VanDenBoom [Annie] will perform a Benefit Concert to support DreamCatcher Entertainment, an independent theatre and film company, celebrating their 5th Anniversary.