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Comic artists will raise money for Cancer research

Hey all, I have already requested to take part in the event listed below, I encourage anyone out there interested to take part if they can. Although I doubt I’d be able to attend in person, I will be doing a number of Sketch cards.

 In all seriousness it’s not often enough that we get a chance to help out in our own way. Even if you can’t make time in your busy schedule to take part, I encourage you to pass this on to any friends or associates who may.

 Thanks,

 Mike Gagnon

 Blue Line is sponsoring a Sketch Card Gallery Exhibit on March 8, 2008 at Comics2Games in Florence, Kentucky. This show is open to all artists. Blue Line will send sketch cards for the artist to do their illustrations and Comics2Games will set up the display for the event. The Exhibit will be up all day with a get-together with some of the artists from 5 to 8pm that evening. Then, after the show, the cards will be auctioned on eBay with the proceeds donated to the American Cancer Society.

Cancer has touched the lives and families of so many artists and writers, faced with fighting this terrible disease. So, consider taking the time to illustrate a few cards for a good cause. Blue Line is supplying the sketch cards for the show and will mail blank cards to artists upon request to illustrate for this event.

The cards can feature most any characters (including your own) with some exceptions on licensed properties such as Star Wars.

For more information to contact Comics2Games at (859) 647-7568 you can contact Jeremy Bell at jeremyb@comics2cars.com on how you or an artist you know can participate in the event for this worthy cause!

Pass the word along to all the message boards, groups, bulletin boards and other outlets you know. Help the fight against cancer and participate in this sketch card event!

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Spider-Man 3's Tobey Maguire and Catch and Release Star Jennifer Garner Sign YogaForce A-Line Mats to Benefit The Skin Cancer Foundation

YogaForce announces May auctions on eBay with Tobey Maguire and Jennifer Garner to benefit The Skin Cancer Foundation.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) April 26, 2007 -- Annie Appleby, founder and licensor of YogaForce (www.yogaforce.com), announced today that YogaForce will be participating in a few eBay Celebrity Auctions to benefit the Skin Cancer Foundation starting May 1, 2007.

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FROM MOONSTONE BOOKS!

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THE PHANTOM #19

AUG 07 • 32 pg • FC • Cover A $3.50/Cover B $4.50

 

Written by Mike Bullock

Art by Silvestre Szilagyi

Colors by Bob Pedroza

Cover A by Marat Mychaels

Cover B by Darryl Banks, Terry Austin and Bob Pedroza

 

 

“Invisible Children Part 3 (of 3)”

 

Torn from today’s headlines, the electrifying conclusion to The Phantom’s one-man war against the army of HIM is now! Don’t miss out as our hero comes face-to-face with his worst nightmare. Can he overcome HIM or will The Phantom become his next recruit?

 

Moonstone Books teams with YOU to make a difference in this tragic, continuing real world atrocity. In order to do this, Moonstone has enlisted legendary artists to create limited edition B covers for each issue of this story arc. For each limited edition issue of Phantoms 17-19, Moonstone Books will make a contribution to www.invisiblechildren.com in order to create safe havens with food, healthcare and educations for the children affected by this war.
  
”This book looks as good as anything coming out of the Big Two, and it reads better than most of it." – Comixtreme

 

“The Phantom may be decades old but his stories continue to be fresh, relevant and exciting.” – Broken Frontier

 

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Rock Legends and Artists Unite for All-Star Tribute Auction and Benefit Concert Honoring the Memory of Legendary Pantera/Damageplan Guitarist Darrell Abbott

The non-profit music education program, Little Kids Rock, will be the sole beneficiary of the SIX-STRING MASTERPIECES memorial tribute, auction and benefit concert honoring the late Pantera guitarist, Darrell Abbott. The event takes place on May 17 at the Hollywood House of Blues, and will feature an auction of electric guitars that were designed and hand-painted by a "who's who" of rock 'n' roll, including Ozzy Osbourne, Rob Zombie, Tommy Lee, Ace Frehley (KISS), Marilyn Manson, Dave Navarro, Billy Gibbons and Slash as well as world-renowned tattooists and modern artists. Auction bidding begins April 10th. Tickets to House of Blues benefit go on sale April 4th.

Los Angeles (PRWEB) April 3, 2007 -- Little Kids Rock (LKR), an innovative non-profit music education program that provides free instruments and rock & roll lessons to public schools, celebrated March's "Music in Our Schools" month by announcing today that it will be the sole beneficiary of the SIX-STRING MASTERPIECES memorial tribute, auction and benefit concert honoring the late Pantera/Damageplan guitarist, Darrell Abbott. The event takes place on May 17 at the Hollywood House of Blues, and will feature an auction of electric guitars that were designed and hand-painted by a "who's who" of rock 'n' roll, including Ozzy Osbourne, Rob Zombie, Tommy Lee, Ace Frehley (KISS), Marilyn Manson, Dave Navarro, Billy Gibbons and Slash as well as world-renowned tattooists and modern artists. A complete list of artists participating in the auction appears at the end of this release. For those who are unable to attend the event but would like to participate, the full catalog will be available online prior to the auction at: http://www.littlekidsrock.org/6string/flash.html/, where bidders can leave absentee bids beginning April 10th, as well as bid live as the House of Blues benefit concert is taking place.

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Cover Story

Hero Records Announces New Single for Fund Raising Organization

Hero Records joins with The Hero Educational Foundation in the release of it's new single "Be Your Own Hero" by recording artist Astrid as its new theme song for charitable organizations throughout the country.

Miami, Florida (PRWEB) March 13, 2007 -- Hero Records announced today the release of its newest CD single entitled "Be Your Own Hero" by recording artist Astrid. The CD contains 3 mixes of an inspirational yet radio-friendly track. Music industry veteran Carl Maduri (producer of "Play That Funky Music" and "The Morning After") brought this project together with co-producer Hal Batt who has a strong history of production work with many well-known Latin artists including Julio Iglesias. Carl Maduri stated that "a portion of the proceeds generated by the sales of the CD will be used towards funding the Hero Educational Foundation. It will support GHA and other programs that help children aspire to be their own heroes".

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Music Feature

Grammy Award Winning Artist Bizzy Bone is Back With His 'Walk in My Shoes' Campaign and Explains Spiritual Journey to Address the Plight of the Homeless

It's been said that one of the best ways to understand another person's point of view is to walk a mile in their shoes. It's no secret that in 2004, Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum recording artist Bizzy Bone, suffering from drug and alcohol abuse, voluntarily began life living on the streets, giving up all his money and material wealth, and embarked on a journey that changed his life forever.

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Legendary Rockers Help Celebrate the Deuce's 75 Year Roll

Jeff Beck, Michael Anthony, Jimmie Vaughan and Billy F. Gibbons Jam for Charity

Los Angeles, CA (PRWeb) March 1, 2007 -- It was four legendary musicians backed by Jimmie Vaughan's band that took the stage for charity on Friday night at the Petersen Automotive Museum. Jeff Beck, Michael Anthony, Jimmie Vaughan and Billy F. Gibbons played a set of blues-inspired standards. The set was part of "Deuce Week" a celebration of the 75th anniversary of the 1932 Ford. Despite the notable music contributions each have made, they are also respected hot rod enthusiasts.

The Petersen Automotive Museum located in the heart of car country, Los Angeles, California, is known for hosting top-notch car shows and charity events. The event promoted as "the biggest party ever thrown for the Deuce" lived up to the hype. The museum was packed with hundreds of 1932 Ford hot rods, legendary hot rod builders, racers and automotive aftermarket notables. The Deuce Week celebration allowed the rockers to rub elbows with many industry rollers and each were seen talking hot rods.

The night began with an auction of 1932 grill shells that had been customized by notable hot rod builders Barry Lobeck, Pete Chaporis and Roy Brizio. Bruce Meyer hot rod collector and the host for the evening auctioned a signed Fender guitar from each of the rockers and a flamed Yamaha bass from Michael Anthony. The auction raised nearly $60,000, benefiting the museum. "Deuce Week and this concert achieved everything we could have dreamed for the museum. It was not just a historic moment for the Deuce, but for music as well, they sounded fantastic and we appreciate their involvement!" exclaimed Bruce Meyer.

Playing under a massive banner that depicted a 1932 Coupe and Roadster racing, Billy F. Gibbons opened the set and was quickly joined by Vaughan, Beck and Anthony. The music legends all love cars and especially hot rods and that is what brought them together. The performance celebrated an icon of hot rodding; Ford's Deuce. The concert limited to just 1200, was an intimate affair that included the who's who of the custom automotive industry. The event will be remembered for all time as the night that rock and roll celebrated the Deuce!

The Petersen Automotive Museum was opened in 1994 by Robert E. Petersen and his wife Margie. Located in Los Angeles, California in the famous museum district the Petersen Automotive Museum is recognized internationally as a premier automotive destination. The 300,000 square foot structure hosts hundreds of vehicles in both permanent and rotating exhibits. For additional press information about the Petersen Automotive Museum, call (323) 964-6356, or visit www.petersen.org..

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U2 Tribute Band Vertigo USA "Hustles Up The Hancock" with American Lung Association

The OfficeMax Hustle Up The Hancock, Feb 25, is one of the most popular stair climbs in the United States. Registration for the sold-out 2007 event opened and closed within 31 minutes in November. Hustle will raise more than $1,000,000 to support research and education programs of the American Lung Association of Metropolitan Chicago. U2 Tribute band, Vertigo USA performs at the post climb expo for the second straight year.

Chicago, IL (PRWeb) February 23, 2007 -- Over 4,000 firefighters, lung cancer survivors, former smokers, lung-transplant patients, people with asthma and weekend athletes will climb the 94-floors of the John Hancock Center on Sunday, February 25 in a fundraiser to benefit research programs of the American Lung Association of Metropolitan Chicago.

The 10th annual OfficeMax Hustle Up the Hancock, Chicago's most popular stair climb, will also include 237 firefighters running in memory of those lost in the World Trade Center disaster.

Steve Ferkau, a double-lung transplant recipient, who received the lungs of Kari Westberg, a 17-year old volleyball star, will be leading a team of 90 including friends and relatives of Kari. The heartwarming story is depicted at www.climbingforkari.org.

Terry Purcell, an Australian living in Springfield, Illinois, has been the fastest climber five years running. In 2006 he set a blistering pace by bounding the 1,632 steps to the 94th floor Hancock Observatory in a record 9 minutes, 39 seconds, taking less than 6.2 seconds per floor.

Climbers will enjoy a post-climb party at the nearby Hilton Suites Chicago, live music from the U2 tribute band Vertigo USA, goody bags and entry into The Hancock Observatory. This is the second straight year Vertigo USA provides the post climb entertainment.

Vertigo USA is a Chicago based, Internationally touring U2 Tribute show.
Vertigo USA was selected 15 times by OTX, U2's tour operator for the '06/'07 U2 world tour, to perform at VIP events including the tour finale in Hawaii December 2006.

A group of 36 'elite' climbers will kick off the Hancock assault and volunteers will be on hand to dispense 3,500 bananas and 393 gallons of water. Almost $4 million has been raised for lung research and educational programs since the climb's inception.

The OfficeMax Hustle Up Hancock, Feb 25, is one of the most popular stair climbs in the United States. Registration for the sold-out 2007 event opened and closed within 31 minutes in November. Hustle will raise more than $1,000,000 to support research and education programs of the American Lung Association of Metropolitan Chicago. For more information or to sponsor a climber, visit www.lungchicago.org or dial (312) 243-2000.

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Asbury Park Fights to Keep Music Alive

An online petition and an all-day concert/rally will hopefully keep the Wonder Bar from closing for good due to an emminent domain takeover. The situation with clubs like the Wonder Bar show why the future of Asbury Park's legendary music scene is very much in doubt.

Asbury Park, NJ (PRWEB) February 20, 2007 -- Few were watching as New Brunswick's thriving original music scene of the 1980s came crashing down when club after club closed leaving the Court Tavern as the only game in town. History may be repeating itself in Asbury Park, as the shore town's legendary music scene is now very much in the hands of one company - Asbury Partners - the company in charge of the oceanfront redevelopment plan. Nearly 60% of the venues providing original music in town - and all of the largest venues - are now under their control. An online petition was created to show interest in keeping one of their latest acquisitions alive as a music venue and now an all-day concert/rally will be held on Saturday, March 10th as well.

The Wonder Bar is scheduled to close for good after St. Patrick's Day. The club is a victim of eminent domain and speculation is that the property might become another condominium building. Over 1500 people from around the world have signed a petition to keep the Wonder Bar alive. The petition can be found online at http://www.asburymusic.com/petition or signed in person at the Wonder Bar.

Upstage Magazine is presenting the all-day rally in an effort to show just how important the Wonder Bar is to music fans and to the local community as well. The concert begins at noon and runs until closing time at 2am. In between, 13 bands and seven solo artists will perform. The lineup includes such local favorites as Joe D'Urso, Maybe Pete, Jon Caspi Band, Cool Days End, Michael Patrick & the Suburban Hillbillies, Anthony Fiumano, Agency, Tony Tedesco & Damnaged Goods, and the Danny White Band. It also includes rare Asbury Park appearances by Postmark Twain and Frank Thewes of South Jersey and Wiser Time, Sounds of Greg D, and Souls Release from North Jersey. Rounding out the bill is Keith Monacchio of The Commons, Freddie Fry, George Wirth, Nik Everett, Causeway, and Lone Shark.

"Nearly all of Asbury Park's musical history is in the hands of Asbury Partners now," said Gary Wien, Managing Editor of Upstage Magazine. "They own Convention Hall, Paramount Theatre, The Stone Pony, Fastlane, Baronet Theatre, Club Deep, Tiki Bar, the Casino, and soon will own the Wonder Bar. This basically means that they can either make the music scene thrive or they can kill it. We're hoping that the petition and concert shows them that thousands of people think music is vital to Asbury Park's future. This is not just a piece of the town's past; it is very much linked to its present and can play a major role in its rebirth. People around the world have heard of Asbury Park because of artists like Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi, and Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes. Most towns would do anything to have something like that to use for its marketing and we're trying to show Asbury Partners just how valuable the properties they own really are in terms other than real estate value."

"Asbury Park's redevelopment plan suggests that music and entertainment will play a role, but it's difficult to take that serious when Convention Hall and the Paramount Theatre are hardly used at all," added Wien. "If they cared about entertainment they would have found a way to bring events back to those venues on a regular basis. As it is, they are probably the two least used performing arts centers in the state. And if condos are placed across the street you can bet that it will only make things worse."

The Wonder Bar is located at 5th & Ocean Avenue in Asbury Park, NJ directly across from Convention Hall. The club will be open early on Saturday, March 10th for the show with music beginning at noon and running throughout the night. The club's restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner and people will be able to leave and return with their ticket stub. Tickets are available for $10 from the artists performing as well as online at http://www.asburymusic.com/petition/March10.html     Tickets have already been sold to music fans from Virginia to Boston, so those interested in attending are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance.

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Author and Nonprofit CEO Defines Unconditional Love in New Book

Globally recognized author and nonprofit TLF Founder/President, Harold W. Becker, shares his practical and universal definition for unconditional love in his newest book, Unconditional Love - An Unlimited Way of Being (White Fire 2007). This unique and groundbreaking presentation is the first of its kind and will reach millions with its timely message.

Tampa, FL (PRWeb) February 20, 2007 -- Harold W. Becker, modern visionary and globally renowned contemporary messenger of unconditional love, shares his latest insights with his new book, Unconditional Love -- An Unlimited Way of Being. Conceivably the most universally sought after expression and simultaneously least understood in our world today, Unconditional Love, is the first book of its kind to unfold this awareness in a way that everyone will quickly comprehend.

Throughout his presentation, Harold masterfully shares the deeper practical meaning behind this dynamic energy and illustrates how unconditional love operates on every level of life. Simply defined as an unlimited way of being, he clearly demonstrates how this insight weaves through all facets of our being including our physical, emotional, mental and spiritual bodies. Harold reveals how everything we need to know is already within us and that anyone can live a more balanced life of love, wisdom and personal power, while being fully present and aware in each moment.

He is the founder and president of the internationally recognized nonprofit, The Love Foundation, Inc., http://www.thelovefoundation.com and conceived Global Love Day, a celebration of humanity held annually each May 1st. He is a gifted, intuitive and inspirational speaker, businessman, life guide, and author of such other books as Internal Power: Seven Doorways to Self Discovery (New World Library, 1993). A former banker with an MBA, he started his own consulting company, Internal Insights, http://www.internalinsights.com in 1990 dedicated to assisting others through a simple, timeless and practical message of personal awareness through unconditional love. He has been the focus of numerous radio and TV talk shows including hosting his own PBS special on the subject.

In an age of polarized perspectives which often brings confusion, fear and doubt, Harold blends his incredible insight with humor, compassion, kindness, and a warm embrace that only unconditional love can provide. Available through all retail and on-line book channels. For more information, contact John T. Goltz, VP.

Unconditional Love -- An Unlimited Way of Being by Harold W. Becker
January 2007 • Personal Growth/Inspirational • Trade Paperback • Price: $16.95
ISBN 978-0-979046-00-1

Check Amazon for Unconditional Love - An Unlimited Way of Being

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Anti-Flag's Spring Tour Supports African Well Fund

Punk band Anti-Flag has partnered with the African Well Fund for its upcoming spring tour. The band will be donating a portion of its pre-sale ticket sales to African Well Fund's clean water projects in Africa. African Well Fund volunteers will be manning informational tables at selected shows throughout the tour.

Schenectady, NY (PRWeb) February 16, 2007 -- The African Well Fund (AWF) is excited to announce a partnership with Anti-Flag, the Pittsburgh-based punk band. Anti-Flag is donating a portion of their presale ticket sales from their upcoming War Sucks, Let's Party tour, to help fund African Well Fund's clean water projects in Africa

The 31-city tour kicks off on March 8th in New York City and wraps up on April 22nd in the band's hometown of Pittsburgh. AWF volunteers will be manning informational tables at some of the shows throughout the tour. Anti-Flag will also be joined by Alexisonfire, Big D and the Kids Table, and Set Your Goals. For more information on tour dates and tickets, please visit www.anti-flag.com .

Anti-Flag was formed in Pittsburgh in the mid 90s by long-time friends, Justin Sane and Pat Thetic. Inspired by artists and activists such as The Clash and Woody Guthrie, they have managed to make music "as desperate and gritty as their hometown." Anti-Flag's political activism has led them to past partnerships with Congressman Jim McDermott, Amnesty International, Student Peace Action and many other people and organizations who are striving for positive change. Their partnership with AWF continues this tradition. As band member Chris #2 stated, "The members of the community that surround our band's messages and music are always looking for victories to carry our optimism and hope for the future. Anti-Flag and the African Well Fund working together are providing that for everyone who wants more from their art than just concerts. All of us together are providing positive change in this world."

The African Well Fund is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization that was founded in 2002 by a group of U2 fans. Since that time, AWF has raised more than a quarter of a million dollars, which has been used to fund more than 68 clean water projects in sub-Saharan Africa. African Well Fund is partnered with Africare, one of the leading private, non-profit, charitable organizations assisting Africa. All of AWF's donations to Africare go directly to fund clean water projects in Africa. The African Well Fund was founded to focus on one achievable goal: providing access to clean water to everyone in Africa. The African Well Fund believes that access to water is not merely a basic human need but a basic human right.

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