David Pakman of "Midweek Politics" and Vivid Edge Media was profiled in Jeanne Yocum's well-regarded business blog.
http://www.yourghostwriter.com/blog/2010/10/27/small-business-success-qa-15-vivid-edge-media-group/
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Cross Culture Journeys Extends Early Booking Discounts on February Red Sea Tour
Cross-Culture Journeys has extended the early booking discounts until 11/30/10 for its "Ancient Civilizations of the Red Sea" tour to Egypt, The Sinai, and Jordan departing on February 1, 2011. Pre-tour extension to Syria. Post-tour extension to Alexandria. For the itinerary: http://www.ccjourneys.com/trip+details/0_319/ancient+civilizations+of+the+red+sea.aspx
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Press Release: Capitol Steps "Liberal Shop of Horrors" in Cambridge on 11/27/10; Second Performance Added
DATELINE: October 27, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACTS:
Mike Thornton
Mike Thornton Agency
703-597-4441
thorntonis@yahoo.com
Mark G. Auerbach
Mark G. Auerbach Public Relations
413-733-7095
mgauerbach@gmail.com
THE CAPITOL STEPS RETURN TO CAMBRIDGE WITH THE "LIBERAL SHOP OF HORRORS" TOUR ON NOVEMBER 27. SECOND PERFORMANCE ADDED AT 5PM
The Capitol Steps return to Cambridge's Sanders Theatre at Harvard University with their all-new "Liberal Shop of Horrors" Tour, an evening of musical political satire that pokes fun at Democrats, Republicans, Tea Partiers, Independents and their fans alike. There will be two performances on Saturday, November 27 at 5PM and 8PM. (The 5PM show has been added since the Cambridge performance was first announced).
"Liberal Shop of Horrors" brings music, comedy, and satire to midterm elections, health care, bailouts, the environment, the budget, partisan politics, unfaithful politicians, and the Tea Party. Famous for putting the "mock" in democracy, the Capitol Steps have become an annual area Thanksgiving weekend tradition The irreverent group charms audiences on both sides of the aisle with its unique brand of political humor set to popular music. While the Capitol Steps are renowned for poking fun at occupants of the White House, no one is safe from their satirical barbs, from Democrats to Republicans, Independents to Tea-Partiers, and from Congress to the Supreme Court.
The Capitol Steps began their antics over 25 years ago, when a group of Capitol Hill folks set out to satirize the very people and places that employed them.Today, The Capitol Steps perform in Washington weekly, and at theatres and concert halls nationwide throughout the year. They have recorded 29 albums, including their latest, "Liberal Shop of Horrors" . They've been featured on NBC, CBS, ABC, and PBS, and can be heard 4 times a year on NPR stations nationwide during their "Politics Takes a Holiday" radio specials.
The Capitol Steps have twice won the Washington Area Music Association's "Wammie Award" for outstanding cabaret and musical theatre performances; a New York Drama Desk nomination for "outstanding lyrics", and other national accolades.
To preview some of the Capitol Steps materials and download selections from "Liberal Shop of Horrors", visit their website (www.capsteps.com) or find The Capitol Steps on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.
Sanders Theatre is located at Memorial Hall, Harvard University, 45 Quincy Street, in Cambridge, MA. Tickets, priced $38.00, $34.00, and $29.00 (with $5.00 OFF student tickets with alimit of two per person, ID required) are on sale at the Harvard Box-Office. For tickets, call 617-496-2222 or order them online at http://ofa.fas.harvard.edu/boxoffice/
The Cambridge performance of The Capitol Steps is produced by the Mike Thornton Agency.
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NOTE TO THE MEDIA
For general information on The Capitol Steps: (includes news,
downloads, etc for the general public): www.capsteps.com
For the Capitol Steps Media Kit: http://www.capsteps.com/live/bookings.html
For The Capitol Steps photos and graphics: http://www.capsteps.com/live/pr.html
For a Capitol Steps CD, to interview one of the Capitol Steps, or
additional information: Mark G. Auerbach Public Relations.
413-733-7095 or mgauerbach@gmail.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACTS:
Mike Thornton
Mike Thornton Agency
703-597-4441
thorntonis@yahoo.com
Mark G. Auerbach
Mark G. Auerbach Public Relations
413-733-7095
mgauerbach@gmail.com
THE CAPITOL STEPS RETURN TO CAMBRIDGE WITH THE "LIBERAL SHOP OF HORRORS" TOUR ON NOVEMBER 27. SECOND PERFORMANCE ADDED AT 5PM
The Capitol Steps return to Cambridge's Sanders Theatre at Harvard University with their all-new "Liberal Shop of Horrors" Tour, an evening of musical political satire that pokes fun at Democrats, Republicans, Tea Partiers, Independents and their fans alike. There will be two performances on Saturday, November 27 at 5PM and 8PM. (The 5PM show has been added since the Cambridge performance was first announced).
"Liberal Shop of Horrors" brings music, comedy, and satire to midterm elections, health care, bailouts, the environment, the budget, partisan politics, unfaithful politicians, and the Tea Party. Famous for putting the "mock" in democracy, the Capitol Steps have become an annual area Thanksgiving weekend tradition The irreverent group charms audiences on both sides of the aisle with its unique brand of political humor set to popular music. While the Capitol Steps are renowned for poking fun at occupants of the White House, no one is safe from their satirical barbs, from Democrats to Republicans, Independents to Tea-Partiers, and from Congress to the Supreme Court.
The Capitol Steps began their antics over 25 years ago, when a group of Capitol Hill folks set out to satirize the very people and places that employed them.Today, The Capitol Steps perform in Washington weekly, and at theatres and concert halls nationwide throughout the year. They have recorded 29 albums, including their latest, "Liberal Shop of Horrors" . They've been featured on NBC, CBS, ABC, and PBS, and can be heard 4 times a year on NPR stations nationwide during their "Politics Takes a Holiday" radio specials.
The Capitol Steps have twice won the Washington Area Music Association's "Wammie Award" for outstanding cabaret and musical theatre performances; a New York Drama Desk nomination for "outstanding lyrics", and other national accolades.
To preview some of the Capitol Steps materials and download selections from "Liberal Shop of Horrors", visit their website (www.capsteps.com) or find The Capitol Steps on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.
Sanders Theatre is located at Memorial Hall, Harvard University, 45 Quincy Street, in Cambridge, MA. Tickets, priced $38.00, $34.00, and $29.00 (with $5.00 OFF student tickets with alimit of two per person, ID required) are on sale at the Harvard Box-Office. For tickets, call 617-496-2222 or order them online at http://ofa.fas.harvard.edu/boxoffice/
The Cambridge performance of The Capitol Steps is produced by the Mike Thornton Agency.
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NOTE TO THE MEDIA
For general information on The Capitol Steps: (includes news,
downloads, etc for the general public): www.capsteps.com
For the Capitol Steps Media Kit: http://www.capsteps.com/live/bookings.html
For The Capitol Steps photos and graphics: http://www.capsteps.com/live/pr.html
For a Capitol Steps CD, to interview one of the Capitol Steps, or
additional information: Mark G. Auerbach Public Relations.
413-733-7095 or mgauerbach@gmail.com
Monday, October 18, 2010
Media Coverage: Capitol Steps / South Hadley
Reminder Publications 10/18/10 issue. Page 30
http://www.thereminder.com/publications/readourpaperonline/
http://www.thereminder.com/publications/readourpaperonline/
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Media Coverage: Capitol Steps / South Hadley
GailSez: http://gailsez.org/2010/10/capitol-steps-liberal-shop-of-horrors-comes-to-mt-holyoke/
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Press Release: Cross-Culture Journeys "Ancient Civilizations of the Red Sea"
DATELINE: October 12, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACTS:
Ati Jain, Cross-Culture Journeys, 413-256-6303 or ajain@ccjourneys.com
Mark G. Auerbach Public Relations, 413-733-7095 or MGAuerbach@gmail.com
CROSS-CULTURE JOURNEYS OFFERS “ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS OF THE RED SEA” TRAVEL PROGRAM TO EGYPT, THE SINAI, AND JORDAN IN FEBRUARY 2011.
Amherst, MA---Cross-Culture Journeys will offer a 16-day/14-night travel program “Ancient Civilizations of the Red Sea” to Egypt, The Sinai, and Jordan, on February 1-16, 2011. The travel program includes a 5-night cruise of the Red Sea onboard the intimate M/V Harmony V.
Travellers will arrive in Amman, Jordan for a visit to the Jordanian capital, along with the Wadi Rum (the former headquarters of Lawrence of Arabia), the red-rose city of Petra, and the Red sea resort of Aqaba. In the Sinai, excursions will be offered to St. Catherine’s Monastery, Sharm El Sheikh and the Ras Mohammed National Park before continuing to Hurghada in Egypt. The tour continues to Luxor, old and new Cairo, and the famous pyramids of Giza.
A six-day pre-tour extension to Syria (Damascus, Palmyra, and Aleppo) is available departing on January 26; a post-tour extension is available to Alexandria in Egypt. The pre-tour and post-tour extensions are optional and are not included in the basic tour prices.
The M/V Harmony V, launched in 2003 and refurbished in 2008, offers 25 outside cabins, regional and international cuisine, a sundeck and internet and email service.
Prices begin at $5,995 per person, double-occupancy, plus applicable taxes and surcharges. Free airfare is available from New York (JFK and/or Newark airports) when the trip is booked and paid-in-full before October 31, 2010. Prices for the Syria pre-tour extension begin at $1,995 per person, double-occupancy’ prices for the Alexandria post-tour extension begin at $1,495 per person, double-occupancy. Single supplements are available at additional costs.
Cross-Culture Journeys has been offering individual and customized group tours for over 20 years. Cross Culture Journeys features all-inclusive, small-group, in-depth cultural travel programs to over 40 unique destinations from Antarctica to Zagreb by air, land and small-ship. Over the last decade, Cross-Culture has developed travel programs for alumni associations and numerous public radio stations, including NPR member stations in Western New England, Washington, DC; Virginia, Ohio, Utah, and Texas.
For further information and a detailed itinerary, visit Cross-Culture Journeys' website at www.ccjourneys.com, call 800-491-1148 or 413-256-6303, or email: travel@ccjourneys.com.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACTS:
Ati Jain, Cross-Culture Journeys, 413-256-6303 or ajain@ccjourneys.com
Mark G. Auerbach Public Relations, 413-733-7095 or MGAuerbach@gmail.com
CROSS-CULTURE JOURNEYS OFFERS “ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS OF THE RED SEA” TRAVEL PROGRAM TO EGYPT, THE SINAI, AND JORDAN IN FEBRUARY 2011.
Amherst, MA---Cross-Culture Journeys will offer a 16-day/14-night travel program “Ancient Civilizations of the Red Sea” to Egypt, The Sinai, and Jordan, on February 1-16, 2011. The travel program includes a 5-night cruise of the Red Sea onboard the intimate M/V Harmony V.
Travellers will arrive in Amman, Jordan for a visit to the Jordanian capital, along with the Wadi Rum (the former headquarters of Lawrence of Arabia), the red-rose city of Petra, and the Red sea resort of Aqaba. In the Sinai, excursions will be offered to St. Catherine’s Monastery, Sharm El Sheikh and the Ras Mohammed National Park before continuing to Hurghada in Egypt. The tour continues to Luxor, old and new Cairo, and the famous pyramids of Giza.
A six-day pre-tour extension to Syria (Damascus, Palmyra, and Aleppo) is available departing on January 26; a post-tour extension is available to Alexandria in Egypt. The pre-tour and post-tour extensions are optional and are not included in the basic tour prices.
The M/V Harmony V, launched in 2003 and refurbished in 2008, offers 25 outside cabins, regional and international cuisine, a sundeck and internet and email service.
Prices begin at $5,995 per person, double-occupancy, plus applicable taxes and surcharges. Free airfare is available from New York (JFK and/or Newark airports) when the trip is booked and paid-in-full before October 31, 2010. Prices for the Syria pre-tour extension begin at $1,995 per person, double-occupancy’ prices for the Alexandria post-tour extension begin at $1,495 per person, double-occupancy. Single supplements are available at additional costs.
Cross-Culture Journeys has been offering individual and customized group tours for over 20 years. Cross Culture Journeys features all-inclusive, small-group, in-depth cultural travel programs to over 40 unique destinations from Antarctica to Zagreb by air, land and small-ship. Over the last decade, Cross-Culture has developed travel programs for alumni associations and numerous public radio stations, including NPR member stations in Western New England, Washington, DC; Virginia, Ohio, Utah, and Texas.
For further information and a detailed itinerary, visit Cross-Culture Journeys' website at www.ccjourneys.com, call 800-491-1148 or 413-256-6303, or email: travel@ccjourneys.com.
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Monday, October 11, 2010
Press Release: Calendar Listings: Capitol Steps "Liberal Shop of Horrors" in Cambridge on 11/27/10
DATELINE: October 11, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACTS:
Mike Thornton
Mike Thornton Agency
703-597-4441
thorntonis@yahoo.com
Mark G. Auerbach
Mark G. Auerbach Public Relations
413-733-7095
mgauerbach@gmail.com
*CALENDAR LISTINGS*
THE CAPITOL STEPS: THE "LIBERAL SHOP OF HORRORS" TOUR
Musical Political Satire
Saturday, November 27, 2010 at 8PM
Sanders Theatre, Memorial Hall
Harvard University
45 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA
The Capitol Steps return to Cambridge with their all-new "Liberal Shop of Horrors" Tour, an evening of musical political satire that pokes fun at Democrats, Republicans, Tea Partiers and Independents alike. The Capitol Steps began their antics over 25 years ago, when a group of Capitol Hill folks set out to satirize the very people and places that employed them.Today, The Capitol Steps perform in Washington weekly, and at theatres and concert halls nationwide throughout the year. They have recorded 29 albums, including their latest, "Liberal Shop of Horrors" . They've been featured on NBC, CBS, ABC, and PBS, and can be heard 4 times a year on NPR stations nationwide during their "Politics Takes a Holiday" radio specials.
"Their political satire brings chuckles...rave reviews...guffaws...and bipartisan grins all around. The satire hits the mark.” The Wall Street Journal
For program information on The Capitol Steps, visit their website: www.capsteps.com.
Tickets: $38.00, $34.00, $29.00 and $5.00 OFF student tickets (limit of two per person, ID required) are on sale at the Harvard Box-Office. Telephone: 617-496-2222. Online at: http://ofa.fas.harvard.edu/boxoffice/
The Cambridge performance of The Capitol Steps is produced by the Mike Thornton Agency.
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NOTE TO THE MEDIA
For general information on The Capitol Steps: (includes news,
downloads, etc for the general public): www.capsteps.com
For the Capitol Steps Media Kit: http://www.capsteps.com/live/bookings.html
For The Capitol Steps photos and graphics: http://www.capsteps.com/live/pr.html
For a Capitol Steps CD, to interview one of the Capitol Steps, or
additional information: Mark G. Auerbach Public Relations.
413-733-7095 or mgauerbach@gmail.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACTS:
Mike Thornton
Mike Thornton Agency
703-597-4441
thorntonis@yahoo.com
Mark G. Auerbach
Mark G. Auerbach Public Relations
413-733-7095
mgauerbach@gmail.com
*CALENDAR LISTINGS*
THE CAPITOL STEPS: THE "LIBERAL SHOP OF HORRORS" TOUR
Musical Political Satire
Saturday, November 27, 2010 at 8PM
Sanders Theatre, Memorial Hall
Harvard University
45 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA
The Capitol Steps return to Cambridge with their all-new "Liberal Shop of Horrors" Tour, an evening of musical political satire that pokes fun at Democrats, Republicans, Tea Partiers and Independents alike. The Capitol Steps began their antics over 25 years ago, when a group of Capitol Hill folks set out to satirize the very people and places that employed them.Today, The Capitol Steps perform in Washington weekly, and at theatres and concert halls nationwide throughout the year. They have recorded 29 albums, including their latest, "Liberal Shop of Horrors" . They've been featured on NBC, CBS, ABC, and PBS, and can be heard 4 times a year on NPR stations nationwide during their "Politics Takes a Holiday" radio specials.
"Their political satire brings chuckles...rave reviews...guffaws...and bipartisan grins all around. The satire hits the mark.” The Wall Street Journal
For program information on The Capitol Steps, visit their website: www.capsteps.com.
Tickets: $38.00, $34.00, $29.00 and $5.00 OFF student tickets (limit of two per person, ID required) are on sale at the Harvard Box-Office. Telephone: 617-496-2222. Online at: http://ofa.fas.harvard.edu/boxoffice/
The Cambridge performance of The Capitol Steps is produced by the Mike Thornton Agency.
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NOTE TO THE MEDIA
For general information on The Capitol Steps: (includes news,
downloads, etc for the general public): www.capsteps.com
For the Capitol Steps Media Kit: http://www.capsteps.com/live/bookings.html
For The Capitol Steps photos and graphics: http://www.capsteps.com/live/pr.html
For a Capitol Steps CD, to interview one of the Capitol Steps, or
additional information: Mark G. Auerbach Public Relations.
413-733-7095 or mgauerbach@gmail.com
Press Release: Calendar Listings: Capitol Steps South Hadley Performance on 12/18/10
DATELINE: October 11, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACTS:
Mike Thornton
Mike Thornton Agency
703-597-4441
thorntonis@yahoo.com
Mark G. Auerbach
Mark G. Auerbach Public Relations
413-733-7095
mgauerbach@gmail.com
*CALENDAR LISTINGS*
THE CAPITOL STEPS: THE "LIBERAL SHOP OF HORRORS" TOUR
Musical Political Satire
Saturday, December 18, 2010 at 8PM
Chapin Auditorium
Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, Massachusetts
The Capitol Steps return to the Pioneer Valley with their all-new "Liberal Shop of Horrors" Tour, an evening of musical political satire that pokes fun at Democrats, Republicans, Tea Partiers and Independents alike. The Capitol Steps began their antics over 25 years ago, when a group of Capitol Hill folks set out to satirize the very people and places that employed them.Today, The Capitol Steps perform in Washington weekly, and at theatres and concert halls nationwide throughout the year. They have recorded 29 albums, including their latest, "Liberal Shop of Horrors" . They've been featured on NBC, CBS, ABC, and PBS, and can be heard 4 times a year on NPR stations nationwide during their "Politics Takes a Holiday" radio specials.
"Their political satire brings chuckles...rave reviews...guffaws...and bipartisan grins all around. The satire hits the mark.” The Wall Street Journal
For program information on The Capitol Steps, visit their website: www.capsteps.com.
Sponsors to date include: Mount Holyoke College, The Valley Advocate, The Daily Hampshire Gazette and 88.5FM/WFCR, Western New England's NPR News and Music Station and WNNZ, Western New England's NPR News Station.
A portion of the proceeds from the performance will benefit the programs and services of the newly-formed South Hadley Youth Commission. A limited number of benefit tickets, priced $50.00 each, which include premium seating and a post-performance cast party, are available through the Northampton Box-Office, 76 Main Street, Northampton, MA (413-586-8686 or 800-THE-TICK) and The Odyssey Book Shop, 9 College Street, South Hadley, MA.
General Admission Tickets: Orchestra: $47.50, Balcony at $42.50 and $37.50, are on sale at the Northampton Box-Office, 76 Main Street, Northampton; by telephone at 413-586-8686 or 800-THE-TICK and online at www.nbotickets.com
The South Hadley performance of The Capitol Steps is produced by the Mike Thornton Agency and Mark G. Auerbach Public Relations
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NOTE TO THE MEDIA
For general information on The Capitol Steps: (includes news,
downloads, etc for the general public): www.capsteps.com
For the Capitol Steps Media Kit: http://www.capsteps.com/live/bookings.html
For The Capitol Steps photos and graphics: http://www.capsteps.com/live/pr.html
For a Capitol Steps CD, to interview one of the Capitol Steps, or
additional information: Mark G. Auerbach Public Relations.
413-733-7095 or mgauerbach@gmail.com
For information on the South Hadley Youth Commission, contact Carol Constant, 413-222-1761
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACTS:
Mike Thornton
Mike Thornton Agency
703-597-4441
thorntonis@yahoo.com
Mark G. Auerbach
Mark G. Auerbach Public Relations
413-733-7095
mgauerbach@gmail.com
*CALENDAR LISTINGS*
THE CAPITOL STEPS: THE "LIBERAL SHOP OF HORRORS" TOUR
Musical Political Satire
Saturday, December 18, 2010 at 8PM
Chapin Auditorium
Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, Massachusetts
The Capitol Steps return to the Pioneer Valley with their all-new "Liberal Shop of Horrors" Tour, an evening of musical political satire that pokes fun at Democrats, Republicans, Tea Partiers and Independents alike. The Capitol Steps began their antics over 25 years ago, when a group of Capitol Hill folks set out to satirize the very people and places that employed them.Today, The Capitol Steps perform in Washington weekly, and at theatres and concert halls nationwide throughout the year. They have recorded 29 albums, including their latest, "Liberal Shop of Horrors" . They've been featured on NBC, CBS, ABC, and PBS, and can be heard 4 times a year on NPR stations nationwide during their "Politics Takes a Holiday" radio specials.
"Their political satire brings chuckles...rave reviews...guffaws...and bipartisan grins all around. The satire hits the mark.” The Wall Street Journal
For program information on The Capitol Steps, visit their website: www.capsteps.com.
Sponsors to date include: Mount Holyoke College, The Valley Advocate, The Daily Hampshire Gazette and 88.5FM/WFCR, Western New England's NPR News and Music Station and WNNZ, Western New England's NPR News Station.
A portion of the proceeds from the performance will benefit the programs and services of the newly-formed South Hadley Youth Commission. A limited number of benefit tickets, priced $50.00 each, which include premium seating and a post-performance cast party, are available through the Northampton Box-Office, 76 Main Street, Northampton, MA (413-586-8686 or 800-THE-TICK) and The Odyssey Book Shop, 9 College Street, South Hadley, MA.
General Admission Tickets: Orchestra: $47.50, Balcony at $42.50 and $37.50, are on sale at the Northampton Box-Office, 76 Main Street, Northampton; by telephone at 413-586-8686 or 800-THE-TICK and online at www.nbotickets.com
The South Hadley performance of The Capitol Steps is produced by the Mike Thornton Agency and Mark G. Auerbach Public Relations
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NOTE TO THE MEDIA
For general information on The Capitol Steps: (includes news,
downloads, etc for the general public): www.capsteps.com
For the Capitol Steps Media Kit: http://www.capsteps.com/live/bookings.html
For The Capitol Steps photos and graphics: http://www.capsteps.com/live/pr.html
For a Capitol Steps CD, to interview one of the Capitol Steps, or
additional information: Mark G. Auerbach Public Relations.
413-733-7095 or mgauerbach@gmail.com
For information on the South Hadley Youth Commission, contact Carol Constant, 413-222-1761
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Client David Pakman featured in EDGE
http://www.edgeonthenet.com/index.php?ch=entertainment&sc=culture&sc2=news&sc3=&id=111010
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
South Hadley's Youth Commission: Mass Live Feature
http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2010/10/south_hadley_establishing_new.html
South Hadley's Youth Commission
The Mike Thornton Agency and I will co-produce The Capitol Steps again this fall in Western Massachusetts. Details are forthcoming.
This has given me the opportunity to work with some of the good people of South Hadley, Massachusetts,
who have put together a Youth Commission to help the young adults in a town that has seen the results of in-school bullying first-hand. We wish them well.
Here's information on their formation.
South Hadley Youth Commission
Town of South Hadley
116 Main Street
South Hadley, MA 01075
DATELINE: October 7, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACTS: Carol Constant. 413-222-1761
South Hadley Youth Commission Appointed
South Hadley, Massachusetts. On Tuesday, October 5, the South Hadley Selectboard voted to establish a youth commission with the mission empowering all youth to become change-makers in the community.
Appointed were adult members: Carol Constant, Carol Isackson, Tanya Kopec, David LaBrie and Christie Reardon. Ultimately it is planned that a total of fifteen young people between the ages of thirteen and twenty-one will serve on the Commission’s Youth Task Force along with seven adults on the Youth Commission. The goal is to include all youth regardless of ability, race, religion, national origin, socio-economic background, gender, gender identity or sexual orientation.
Selectboard member Bruce MacCullagh said "We want our youth to be involved in the community and we want our community to provide programs and services for our youth. The input and participation of South Hadley youth on this commission will bring new ideas and programs to South Hadley."
Some ideas generated to-date include a Winter Carnival; a Mural Project; clean-up and repair of the Buttery Brook Skateboard Park; public service clean-up projects; teen nights, and group trips and activities.
Those interested in serving should contact, Carol Constant at 413-222-1761 or Commission Youth Task Force member Melanie Demakis at melxo47@aim.com.
This has given me the opportunity to work with some of the good people of South Hadley, Massachusetts,
who have put together a Youth Commission to help the young adults in a town that has seen the results of in-school bullying first-hand. We wish them well.
Here's information on their formation.
South Hadley Youth Commission
Town of South Hadley
116 Main Street
South Hadley, MA 01075
DATELINE: October 7, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACTS: Carol Constant. 413-222-1761
South Hadley Youth Commission Appointed
South Hadley, Massachusetts. On Tuesday, October 5, the South Hadley Selectboard voted to establish a youth commission with the mission empowering all youth to become change-makers in the community.
Appointed were adult members: Carol Constant, Carol Isackson, Tanya Kopec, David LaBrie and Christie Reardon. Ultimately it is planned that a total of fifteen young people between the ages of thirteen and twenty-one will serve on the Commission’s Youth Task Force along with seven adults on the Youth Commission. The goal is to include all youth regardless of ability, race, religion, national origin, socio-economic background, gender, gender identity or sexual orientation.
Selectboard member Bruce MacCullagh said "We want our youth to be involved in the community and we want our community to provide programs and services for our youth. The input and participation of South Hadley youth on this commission will bring new ideas and programs to South Hadley."
Some ideas generated to-date include a Winter Carnival; a Mural Project; clean-up and repair of the Buttery Brook Skateboard Park; public service clean-up projects; teen nights, and group trips and activities.
Those interested in serving should contact, Carol Constant at 413-222-1761 or Commission Youth Task Force member Melanie Demakis at melxo47@aim.com.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
New Client: Out For Reel LGBT Film Series
We're pleased to have Out For Reel, the Northampton, MA based LGBT film series, join our client roster. Out For Reel presents award-winning lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender films from around the world, along with occasional live performances, and collaborations/partnerships with other Western New England cultural organizations. Most events are held at the historic Academy of Music Theatre in downtown Northampton. We'll be assisting with the development of sponsorship packages. For more information: www.outforreel.org.
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