Category Archives: News and Events

Events of interest to marketers, designers, and artists, plus news on the latest trends affecting the communications industry.

Independent Film and TV Alliance praises U.S.-Chinese Film Agreement

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Rene

The Independent Film & Television Alliance (IFTA) praised the U.S.-Chinese Film Agreement concluded today, which will offer unprecedented opportunities for the U.S. Independent film industry in China. ”For Independents, this agreement is momentous,” said IFTA President Jean Prewitt. “Our sector … Continue reading →

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L.L. Bean teams with photographer to recreate classic catalog cover illustrations

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Rene

This will be of interest to fans of L.L. Bean and good advertising (I’m both). To celebrate its 100-year anniversary, L.L. Bean teamed up with photographer Randal Ford to re-create some of their old catalog illustrations, including the first cover … Continue reading →

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Japan’s L’Arc-en-Ciel to perform at Madison Square Garden

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Rene

L’Arc-en-Ciel, one of Japan’s most celebrated rock bands, will make their long overdue U.S. return on March 25th with a performance at New York’s legendary Madison Square Garden. Originally scheduled for March 23rd at The Theater at Madison Square Garden, … Continue reading →

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Tech Career Expo to be held during SXSW Interactive Program

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Rene

Tech Career Expo at SXSW is set to take place from March 9-10, 2012 during South by Southwest Interactive at the Austin Music Hall. Tech Career Expo is described as the premier job fair, showcasing the best tech jobs and … Continue reading →

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School of Visual Arts hosting creative job fair this Spring

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Rene

This spring, the School of Visual Arts Office of Career Development is hosting the SVA 2012 Internship and Job Fair. The fair will be attended by top creative employers, SVA students and recent SVA graduates. Participating employers can expect to … Continue reading →

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Iconic rockers to perform concert benefiting Sudan at Avalon Theater

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Rene

On Wednesday, November 30th, 2011 Slipknot/Stone Sour’s frontman Corey Taylor, Dave Navarro, Dave Lombardo of Slayer, Anthrax’s Scott Ian, John 5 and members of Rob Zombie’s band, along with host Henry Rollins, will perform a benefit concert at the Legendary … Continue reading →

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Piracy Act takes aim at illegal downloaders

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Rene

The Independent Film & Television Alliance (IFTA) announced its support of comprehensive intellectual property enforcement legislation introduced today in the U.S. House of Representatives by Representatives Lamar Smith (R-TX), John Conyers (D-MI), Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) and Howard Berman (D-CA), which … Continue reading →

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Evolution 6 event brings breakdancing world back to Brooklyn

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Rene

Street Scientists and BBoyWorld present Evolution 6: Empire State of Mind, a hip hop culture and breakdancing event that brings some of the best hip hop dancers, b-boys, MC’s, deejays and graffiti writers from around the world into New York … Continue reading →

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Atlantic City Caribbean Carnival Festival asked me to be official event photographer

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Rene

I just received calls from Joel Cody, organizer and founder of the Atlantic City Caribbean Carnival Festival, along with Adrien Huggins, part of the Organizing Committee for the recent inaugural edition of the Atlantic City Caribbean Carnival Festival, which went … Continue reading →

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Custom-designed invitations for events and meetings

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Rene

For a limited time, The Color Bindery’s custom-designed invitations for events, weddings, parties and celebrations, are 50% off. Just use code INVITEDEAL4U at checkout. Choose from The Color Bindery’s complete line of custom invitation designs, which you can easily personalize … Continue reading →

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