Month: April 2015

Battleship Missouri Memorial to Exhibit WWII Kamikaze Artifacts Never Before Shown Outside Japan

Posted by | Apr 23, 2015 | |

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BATTLESHIP MISSOURI MEMORIAL TO EXHIBIT WORLD WAR II KAMIKAZE ARTIFACTS NEVER BEFORE SHOWN OUTSIDE JAPAN, APRIL 11 Exhibit Unveiling Marks the 70th Anniversary of the Kamikaze Attack Against the USS Missouri and Inspiring Display of Humanity Shown by the Captain and Crew to the Deceased Pilot Pearl Harbor, HI – (April 2, 2015) – Seventy years after the USS Missouri came under attack from a Japanese kamikaze pilot, a special exhibit never before shown outside Japan will be unveiled revealing another perspective of how humanity triumphs over warfare. On Saturday, April 11, the new exhibit will be displayed aboard the retired USS Missouri – site of Japan’s formal surrender to the Allied Forces on September 2, 1945 to end World War II – and feature a rare collection of artifacts, images and archival materials gathered about kamikaze pilots, including final good-bye letters. The collection is being provided courtesy of the city of Minamikyushu, Kagoshima, Japan, home to the Chiran Peace Museum, where the kamikaze artifacts are stored. “The scar from the kamikaze attack is still visible on the side of the USS Missouri, but it now serves as a reminder to our guests that in the midst of war between enemies, a meaningful act of humanity emerged that continues to inspire today,” said Michael Carr, president and CEO of the Battleship Missouri Memorial. “We are also honored to present in this exhibit historical artifacts...

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Arts under the Oaks at Dorland Mountain Arts Colony

Posted by | Apr 23, 2015 | |

“Arts Under the Oaks” A celebration of creativity April 26, 2015 Temecula, CA   Celebrating local art starts here!  Dorland Mountain Arts Colony in Temecula, CA., will hold it’s annual “Arts Under the Oaks “on Sunday, April 26, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.Admission is free. Visitors are welcome to explore the nature preserve, admire the majestic views, hear local musicians perform, listen to readings by poets and writers, and enjoy the painting, sculpture and handmade crafts available for sale. Chicken Shack BBQ, Hot Dogs, Chili, Fine Wines, Craft Beer, Soft Drinks, and Water will be available for purchase.     The Event The event includes live music with performances all day featuring local songwriters and musicians. Visitors will also be able to observe plein air artists in the process of artistic creation. Artisans will be displaying a variety of art, such as paintings, jewelry, photography and metal sculptures. There will also be a silent auction (with an artistic focus) to benefit Dorland and students from Mt. San Jacinto College will paint a mural on the outside wall of Dorland’s office. The popular Internet radio show, Chords and Vines, will be broadcast live from 2 to 3 p.m. at Dorland. This LA Talk Radio Show, featuring Joe Mullenix and Kat Ellis, visits a different Southern California venue each Sunday and pairs outstanding music with local wines. The featured musical guest will be Joe Gillaspie.   A...

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Unique Art Museum to Open in New Zealand

Posted by | Apr 22, 2015 | |

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Contact: Chelsea Slavin, chelsea@dqmpr.com Tweet: New Zealand’s first art museum devoted to a single artist will open in July 2015   Unique Art Museum to Open in New Zealand The Govett-Brewster Art Gallery/Len Lye Centre will be New Zealand’s first art museum devoted to a single artist   Santa Monica, CA­ – April 02, 2015 – On July 25, 2015, The Govett-Brewster Art Gallery, New Zealand’s museum of contemporary art, will re-open its doors featuring the new Len Lye Centre. The Len Lye Centre is New Zealand’s first art museum dedicated to a single artist and, with its curved exterior walls made of mirror-like stainless steel, it will also be the country’s first destination architecture linked to contemporary art.       Govett-Brewster Director, Simon Rees, says staff are planning a community-spirited weekend celebration that will feature opening exhibitions which include Len Lye works, the Govett-Brewster Collection and a moving-image program in the new 62-seat cinema.   The opening weekend will celebrate the culmination of more than three decades of commitment to realizing a permanent home for Len Lye’s work in New Plymouth. In 1980, Len Lye gifted his collection and archive to be housed at the Govett-Brewster, coining it the “swingiest art gallery in the antipodes.”   “We will at last be able to show the breadth and depth of Lye’s vision on a permanent basis, and also continue to inspire Govett-Brewster’s...

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Holland America Line’s new Holland America Line’s new ms Koningsdam to Homeport at Port Everglades for Caribbean Cruises in Winter 2016/Spring 2017 to Homeport at Port Everglades for Caribbean Cruises in Winter 2016/Spring 2017

Posted by | Apr 21, 2015 | |

CONTACT: Sally Andrews PHONE: 800-637-5029 EMAIL: pr@hollandamerica.com     FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     Holland America Line’s new ms Koningsdam to Homeport at Port Everglades for Caribbean Cruises in Winter 2016/Spring 2017   Ship to sail four- to 11-day Caribbean itineraries from South Florida   Seattle, Wash., April 1, 2015 — Following its inaugural Europe season in 2016, Holland America Line’s new ms Koningsdam will homeport at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The ship will sail a series of Caribbean voyages and one cruise to the Bahamas from November 2016 through March 2017. Koningsdam’s Caribbean itineraries will be available for booking in late spring.   The seven-day cruises visit popular ports in the region, while the longer nine-, 10- and 11-day itineraries provide more time for exploring and include a diverse array of islands with exciting, off-the-beaten-path calls. A four-day cruise to the Bahamas kicks off the Caribbean season. All voyages are roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale. “We are excited to sail Holland America Line’s newest ship from Port Everglades on the most varied and robust Caribbean itineraries of any of our ships,” said Orlando Ashford, president of Holland America Line. “The Caribbean remains among the most popular cruise destinations in the world, and by having itineraries that range from four to 11 days guests will be able to enjoy a vacation that fits their schedule.” Four-day Bahamas Cruise Koningsdam begins its inaugural season in the Caribbean with...

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GreenTourism Conference Kicks Off Earth Day Celebrations in the Pocono Mountains

Posted by | Apr 20, 2015 | |

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Elizabeth Richardson Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau erichardson@poconos.org PoconoMountains.com  / @PoconoTourismPR 570.421.5791   GreenTourism Conference Kicks Off Earth Day Celebrations in the Pocono Mountains Throughout history the region has been at the forefront of conservation   POCONO MOUNTAINS, Pa., April 14, 2015 – The Pocono Mountains (PoconoMountains.com), a long-time favorite destination of outdoor enthusiasts, is celebrating Earth Day throughout the month of April and continuing our commitment to protect the environment well beyond the month. To kick-start Earth Day festivities, hotel, restaurant and other travel and tourism entities will gather in the Pocono Mountains on April 15 for the 2015 GreenTourism Conference. Held at Woodloch Pines Resort, the conference includes a Chefs’ Roundtable with chefs from the local restaurants, the Culinary Institute of America and the Food Network discussing the local food movement, a session on eco-tourism and marketing to millennials, and workshop sessions with case studies, green renovations and sustainability. The celebration of Mother Nature continues with Earth Day festivals and events throughout the four-county region including: Jim Thorpe Earth Day Celebration on April 18; Hawley Earth Fest, April 24-26; Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) Earth Day Festival, April 25 and Grey Towers Heritage 8K Run/Walk, April 25. National Park Week is also April 18-26. The Pocono Mountains is home to two National Parks: Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River. The commitment to sustainability started with Gifford Pinchot, the first Chief of the U.S. Forest Service (1905), at...

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