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  • Halloween Costume Party and Parade Supports
    Rebuilding in New Orleans
    2nd Annual Anba Dlo brings together the community to raise awareness for the New Orleans Healing Center

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – AUGUST 29, 2009 – NEW ORLEANS, LA: The New Orleans Hope and Heritage Project and The New Orleans Healing Center are pleased to announce the date for The Second Annual Anba Dlo Festival. This year’s event, Waterline 2009, will be held on Halloween Eve, Friday, October 30 from 5:00 pm to 4:00 am at 2372 St Claude Avenue in the Bywater. Waterline 2009 is a 21+ costume event, featuring free drinks, a costume parade and contest, outdoor live music stage, DJs and a dance floor, Trance/Spiritual music room, fire dancers and acrobats and a Faculty Art exhibit, along with many other activities.

    An interactive community festival, Anba Dlo celebrates the multicultural and artistic heritage of New Orleans through such mediums as sculpture, visual art, body painting, crafts, music, dance, acrobatics and costume. Anba Dlo's main event will take place in the 55,000 sq. ft. historic building which is home to The New Orleans Healing Center, a multidisciplinary community revitalization project located in the heart of the burgeoning St Claude Ave. Arts District. All activities of Anba Dlo are centered on an onsite water sculpture created from Katrina debris and assembled by local artists and community members. This interactive artwork will be unveiled at midnight during the Anba Dlo event as a personal community mandala combining sculpture, craft, tribal dance, fire, sound and light. The completed sculpture will then continue to be displayed in the central lobby of the Healing Center until the following year. Admission for the event is $15. Advance tickets will be available September 20, 2009, at www.neworleanshealingcenter.org, along with commemorative t-shirts, posters and raffle tickets.

    In addition to the costume party, Anba Dlo will also feature a costume parade and the Faculty Collective Art exhibit. The parade, starts at 6:30 pm at Markey Park. Everyone is invited to join the parade, led by The Radical Faeries, as it makes its way through the festive streets of New Orleans to the New Orleans Healing Center. Make sure you dress for the party (water-themed costumes such as mermaids and other ocean creatures are suggested) and prepare to celebrate Halloween “Nawlins” style!

    The Faculty Collective Art exhibition, featuring the work of 50 local university art faculty members, celebrates the remarkable art teaching faculties at the universities and colleges of New Orleans. The unfolding efflorescence of art in the city, especially over the last decade, is the glorious result of the vision, intelligence and teaching skills of these creative and committed artists. The New Orleans Healing Center is honored to bring together, for the first time, an exhibition of the work of all the city's art faculties. The show opens on Halloween Eve, as part of the Anba Dlo Festival. The Faculty Collective Art exhibition will officially open on October 30 runs through December 12.

    You have been wrongfully accused of murder, now you must endure the horrors of the New Orleans Parish Prison in the first-ever "Jail House of Horrors," an interactive Halloween horror house. Produced by Big Easy Award-nominated actor and director Frederick Mead, in conjunction with event planner Clay Thomas, "Jail House of Horrors" is scary fun for the whole family. The “Jail House of Horrors” is open every weekend in October and Wednesday through Thursday nights Halloween week. A portion of all ticket sales benefits the New Orleans Healing Center, New Orleans Radical Faeries and New Orleans Police Foundation.

    The Second Annual Anba Dlo Festival is sponsored by La Source Ancienne Ounfo, Inc. and The New Orleans Hope and Heritage Project, a 501(c) 3 organization. The New Orleans Hope and Heritage Project is dedicated to supporting the efforts to rebuild and transform the city of New Orleans, with an emphasis on environmentally aware, socially conscious urban planning while staying true to the unique heritage and culture of New Orleans. Housed in the Universal Furniture Building, the Healing Center is a multi-use space that will provide community-oriented services, products, and programs including an organic grocery store, sustainable food garden, internet café and juice bar, alternative healing offices, street university, retail bazaar, art therapy and galleries, performance space, child care, Woman’s Infants and Children program, environmental office, woman’s center and spiritual space. The New Orleans Healing Center is scheduled to open in the Fall of 2010.

    The goals of the New Orleans Healing Center are to heal on every level of sustainability; to catalyze the revitalization of downtown New Orleans and to unify polarized communities. The Center will provide products, services and programs created to bring healing to the individual, the community, the region and the world. It will serve as a catalyst for the revitalization of 7 neighborhoods on both sides of the Downtown Rampart/St Claude corridor, occupying the 3-1/2 mile historic stretch along the Mississippi, known as Downtown New Orleans.

    "We can create from these polarized neighborhoods, one cohesive and balanced community,” says Sallie Ann Glassman, a founder of the New Orleans Healing Center, "Diversity is strength wherever it is encountered."
    The 2nd Annual Anba Dlo is presented by the New Orleans Hope and Heritage Project and is a collaboration of the Departments of The New Orleans Healing Center, including Wild Lotus Yoga, The New Orleans Food Coop, Nola Solar, The Arts and Crafts Bazaar, The Retail Boutiques, The Performance Hall/Community Space/Theater in the Round, The Healing Arts Center, The Full Circle Women's Collective, the Street University, The 5th District Police Precinct, health food restaurant, hydroponic garden, Spiritual Center, childcare, together with the local Radical Faeries, the 50 artists of The Faculty Collective Art Exhibit,100 local musicians, acrobats, dancers, 100 volunteers, local chefs, local crafts persons, local business people, filmmakers, writers, and La Source Ancienne Ounfo, Inc, a 501(c)3 public charity. The 2nd Annual Anba Dlo is sponsored by Abita Beer, Glazer's Family of Companies, The French Market Foundation, Marlin N. Gusman, and the Criminal Sheriff's Office.

    For more information, visit www.neworleanshealingcenter.org.

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    Media Contact: Paula Donner – MediaCandy PR – 404-931-7196 – Paula@mediacandypr.com
  • PRESS RELEASE
    It's "Yay-cation" Time at The Broadmoor
    Only a Few Weeks Left to Enjoy Summer Spectacular Savings.

    As temperatures cool off and summer turns to fall, prices typically drop—but this year you don’t have to wait for the leaves to change to save green. Imagine this: dramatic mountain views, world-class spa, and the kids splashing in a gorgeous infinity-edge pool, summer relaxation at last! Now wake up and make that daydream a reality at The Broadmoor. With only two months left of summer, The Broadmoor is offering an (almost) endless getaway that fits into every budget—the Summer Savings Spectacular package featuring the lowest rate of the summer—$125 per person. The Broadmoor has families of all sizes covered with a variety of activities for kids of all ages on the campus-like setting including: The Bee Bunch children’s program, paddle boating, three championship golf courses, tennis facility, 18 restaurants cafés and lounges, a movie theatre, and more! And, if you can’t decide on the ultimate Broadmoor vacation, our experts have planned three perfect family days for you and the gang to pick and choose from.

    Spectacular Summer Savings Package Includes:
    • Accommodations for one night
    • Kids 10 and younger stay and eat free when accompanied by a paying adult
    • Complimentary bike & paddle boat rental (1 hour each daily for each person)
    • Complimentary admission to The Broadmoor movie theater
    • Complimentary Serenity shower, tub soak or fitness class when you purchase $100 in spa services
    • 15% discount off of select retail purchases
    • 40% discounts off of published Suite rates
    • Stay 3 consecutive nights and receive a $50 resort credit
    Package prices starting at $125 per person, based on double occupancy. Subject to availability now through September 30, 2009. Not applicable to groups. Rates do not include applicable taxes and fees.
    To make your reservation, visit www.broadmoor.com or call 1.800.634.7711.
  • Regent Street Festival only steps away from the Courthouse Doubletree by Hilton, London, Regent Street.

    Courthouse Doubletree by Hilton - Regent St Festival Promotion fina...

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  • London Fashion Week is an exercise in pure indulgence at The Bentley Hotel London, Waldorf Astoria Collection. Fashionistas Retreat package will have style gurus clambering for their LV luggage.

    Fashionistas Retreat.doc

    LE KALON SPA.docx

    https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9012207497?profile=original
  • New Lodging Deals for the 16th Annual Telluride Blues & Brews Festival!

    Telluride Alpine Lodging:

    Stay and Save This Fall
    Get 25% discount on any of our Town of Telluride properties and 50% discount on any of our Mountain Village properties ALL September and October!
    *Based on availability - valid on new reservations only!*
    *3 night minimum stay required*

    Call us at 800.376.9769 or book online today!


    The Peaks & Golden Door Spa is singing your tune! And it's not so 'Blue' either...
    Wake up and end your day with our panoramic views of The San Juan Mountains.
    Revitalize & relax in our 42,000 square foot Golden Door Spa, unwind poolside with one of our delicious Mojitos, or if you’re feeling more lively try out our two- level indoor water slide, and you don't even have to take a break from the music! Live music and drink specials nightly in our Great Room Bar, the “best place to see the sunset in Telluride.” We can't wait to have you!
    Click here for your discounted Blues & Brews rate at The Peaks Resort & Golden Door Spa.
    Here is the booking link reflecting a 15% discount for Blues & Brews.

    https://reservations.ihotelier.com/onescreen.cfm?hotelid=6575&r...


    lumière:
    True To Blues Package – Telluride Blues and Brews Festival September 18th- 20th
    Tickets for Telluride Blues and Brews are on sale now! The festival kicks off on September 18th and fills Telluride Town Park with tunes and foam through the evening of September 20th. The lumière True to Brews Package includes four nights lodging at lumière with complimentary daily European breakfast, luxury hybrid SUV service, a full 3-Day festival pass with ‘Be Green’ upgrade and a signature lumière festival chair. Packages start from $285 per person per night. Call 866.530.9466 to book or visit www.lumierehotels.com

    Elevation Vacations:
    Book now with Elevation Vacations and receive ONE NIGHT FREE for the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival. www.ElevationVacations.com
    Reservations must meet 4 Night minimum to qualify. Valid for all festival dates.
    Please call or email us with any questions! 888-728-8160 rentals@elevationvacations..com *Based on availability. Restrictions may apply. All above specials can only apply to new reservations *
  • New vacation package from Austrian Airlines Vacation Center for this winter:
    Bohemian Rhapsody Vacation Package Offers 'EuRomance’

    PR 2009 Bohemian Rhapsody Vacation Package Offers EuRomance.doc

  • IronKids is coming to Alpharetta! Make plans to attend!

    IronKids.pdf

    https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9012207271?profile=original
  • Aqua Hotels & Resorts named to manage the 35-room oceanfront Hilton Kauai Beach Resort

    AQUA NR - HILTON KAUAI BEACH RESORT, final.pdf

    https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9012206852?profile=original
  • Ilikai Hotel & Suites in Waikiki celebrates re-opening with ‘Hawaii Double Five-0’
    introductory special.

    AQUA NR - ILIKAI CELEBRATES WITH HAWAII DOUBLE FIVE-0 final.pdf

    https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9012206286?profile=original
  • 4th Night Free at AAA 5 Diamond All-Inclusive Resort in Riviera Nayarit, Mexico

    GVRN 4th night Free.doc

    https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9012202291?profile=original
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