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About LIZ

Liz manages and markets professional speakers, entertainers, artists, authors and events anywhere in the world. She also writes. edits, ghostwrites and photographs for nonfiction or travel books, mobile apps and websites and blogs on many popular sites about favorite destinations, events, people, food and wine. Send your ideas, and she'll write about them too! Follow her blogs or connect via social media.

Recommended Read: Air Force One Has Vanished

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Air Force One has Vanished by David H. Brown
Air Force One has Vanished by David H. Brown

Where is the President?

Air Force One, the presidential jet, a symbol of US power that has traditionally been shrouded in so much secrecy IS MISSING…and because Air Force One is not technically a plane, but simply the call sign for any air force plane in which the president is traveling, the President of the United States is also missing!

Why is there no sitting vice president? Washington is in turmoil. Who is in charge?

So begins the new, fast-paced, highly relevant thriller by author David H. Brown whose 24-year-career as a government public relations officer gives him a unique vantage point into the inner workings of the U.S. government.

This political novel is an emotional roller coaster with a plot well-timed and seems to be plucked straight out of today’s headlines.

This is Brown’s ninth book. He also has been a public speaker for half a century.

See reviews or order the book from Amazon.com. 

Contact us for book signing or speaking information.

Gullah Celebration on St. Helena Island

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In keeping with history and tradition the Corner Community on St. Helena Island, SC is gearing up to celebrate Memorial Day weekend. The businesses at the Corner are planning an array of activities to recognize Memorial Day, a holiday the people of St. Helena Island have always celebrated as part of their American heritage.

Sea Island Breezes by Diane Britton Dunham

“Sea Island Breezes” by Diane Britton Dunham

The Red Piano Too Art Gallery is hosting a special art exhibit on May 24, 2014, featuring the work of well-known lowcountry artist Diane Britton Dunham. The theme of this show is “The Gullah Creole Caribbean Connection.” Gullah Creole is the term coined by Dunham because it best describes her artwork blending elements of her colorful Louisiana Creole roots with the rich historical Gullah culture of the Sea Islands. She will discuss the Gullah Creole Caribbean art connection and related history during the exhibit.

Noted Beaufort musician and Dunham’s husband, Phil Griffin, will provide music for the Gullah side of the event from 12 Noon until 2 pm, playing classic Southern Blues and traditional Gullah music.

A collection of Gullah themed needlework hangings by Bridget Murray will also be exhibited. These pieces emphasize the detail Murray incorporates in her work.

The Red Piano Too Art Gallery presents the East of the River Steel band from Washington D.C. This band is made up of young people ages 6 to 19, in a program which enhances lives, builds confidence and fosters resiliency as it also develops a love and appreciation of the arts. The band will present a special concert from 2 pm to 3 pm. This is a must see performance according to long time Caribbean resident, Elayne Scott, who said “These young people literally transported me to the Caribbean when I heard their mastery of the steel pans. The pans are not easy to play, yet this band performs as well as any pan band from the islands of the Caribbean. What a treat to hear the beautiful rhythms.”

An additional exhibit of Lauren DeLoach‘s lowcountry paintings celebrating regional natural beauty will be presented at Bella Vita and Octopuses which are across the street and next door to the Red Piano Too Art Gallery.

All activities are free and open to the public throughout the Corner. For additional information contact the Red Piano Too Art Gallery, 870 Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena Island S.C. 29920, phone (843) 838-2241.

The Cardshark Awaits

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WHAT IS THE CARDSHARK?
CardShark is a live, interactive, sleight-of-hand show. Venture into the world of The CardShark and you will dive deeply into the arts of deception. You won’t believe your eyes as The CardShark…

• Demonstrates how sleight of hand amazes and deceives

• Exposes how con artists fleece unsuspecting victims

• Pulls the curtain back on the ways fortune tellers weave their hypnotic spell

• And teaches a lesson on why you shouldn’t play cards with strangers

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to partner with an expert card cheat, to peer into the future, or to control the outcome of your own destiny, you’ll never forget the experiences you have with The CardShark.

“FANTASTIC show with something for everyone.”
Nelson Griswold, Bottom Line Solutions – Client

WHO IS THE CARDSHARK?
The CardShark is a charismatic, mysterious, and debonair figure who is a master of sleight of hand. He uses his two hands, ten fingers, cleverness, and a deck of playing cards to entertain and educate his audiences about the devious practices of the con man, the charlatan and the cheat.

When you spend time with The CardShark you’ll experience the seedy underbelly of a sometimes dangerous world in a safe and wickedly funny way.

Sophisticated. Fascinating. Disarming. Intense. Sexy.

How will you describe your time spent with The CardShark?

 

“MUST. SEE. SHOW.”
-John Pyka, Producer

WHEN IS THE CARDSHARK?
Are You Ready to Experience The CardShark?

The CardShark Show is best experienced in a formal setting with guest’s full attention.

For groups holding an event in an informal setting where guests will be mingling, The CardShark Atmospheric Entertainment is the best way to enjoy The CardShark.

For audiences who crave a completely unique experience, The CardShark delivers in spades.

“I highly recommend this show to anyone!”
Jacob Lindsey, Audience Member

Let us know if you would like to meet Jason Michaels, the CARDSHARK! 

 

 

Call for Sculpture Artists

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Avant Garde Center for the Arts will be hosting the Red Rose Sculpture Exhibition and Competition in downtown Lancaster, SC on May 17th from 10 am – 4 pm. The event will be at Red Rose Park, 118 S. Main Street during the fifth annual Red Rose Festival.

The sculpture show is juried, and prizes and honorariums will be awarded to all participants.

Applications can be found at http://www.lancastercitysc.com or by contacting Cherry Doster at cmstevens@comporium.net or 803-289-1492. Deadline for application is May 11, 2014.

Avant Garde Center for the Arts is an all-volunteer non-profit organization whose mission is to provide arts opportunities in partnership with existing arts and other agencies.

Dr. Deforia Lane

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Music as Medicine is Dr. Lane’s specialty which she discusses in keynotes especially suitable for caregivers and professional medical meetings.

Ask for details or to schedule a program at your location.

Business 101 on the Radio

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Looking forward to joining Scott Gingold Saturday, April 26, 2014, at 11 am (ET) on his popular radio show “Business 101” Join us live or listen later to the podcast: gingold.me/radio and gingold.me/podcast

Scott is one of the fine experienced featured speakers we are pleased to book for your programs, and in this radio conversation we’ll be discussing his and other speakers’ professional careers and the services that our company Speakers International provides.

Click here to meet Scott in this blog post. Click on any of the links here for more about us and please introduce yourself via our social media.

Broadcasting via WGPA from the Lehigh Valley of eastern PA, the show is heard globally every Saturday morning.

Welcoming Scott Gingold

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Professional speaker now available for your programs, Scott Gingold is an expert in MOTIVATION, MANAGEMENT, NETWORKING, SALES, BUSINESS STRATEGY AND LEADERSHIP.scottgingold_1335382126_8

He is a veteran leader who has successfully advised and guided individuals as well as companies for more than three decades. He previously enjoyed a noteworthy and successful career in senior management at publicly traded and privately held companies. His passion for business management and strategy led him to establish and develop six prosperous companies and acquire others over the past three decades.

Currently his two companies are Greater Business Solutions and Computer Troubleshooters of Bethlehem, PA.

Also, Scott is a radio talk show host with a highly successful weekly show, “Business 101 with Scott Gingold” which is also available via Podcast.

His extensive experience and range of expertise are the reason he has been sought out by numerous media outlets, including the Wall Street Journal, Associated Press, Smart Money magazine, The Society for Human Resource Management, and Chief Executive Magazine.

He speaks regularly for colleges and universities as well as corporations, think tanks, civic groups, non-profit organizations and others to provide counsel and to impart his knowledge.

Scott is a really fine addition to our group of professionals, and we are pleased to work with him. Let us know when you’d like to meet him!

Amiri Geuka Farris Wins North Charleston Arts Festival Design Competition

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The City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Department announced Bluffton, SC, artist Amiri Geuka Farris, as the winner of the 2014 North Charleston Arts Festival Design Competition. As the winner of the statewide contest, Farris’ mixed media piece, titled “Gullah Islander Toss,” will be used to promote the 2014 North Charleston Arts Festival, taking place May 2-10. In addition, the piece will become part of the City’s Public Art Collection.

Amiri Farris Gullah Islander TossFarris’ design was selected from 53 entries by artists from across the state. The selection was made by a review panel appointed by the Cultural Arts Department who judged the entries based on quality, originality, appeal to festival patrons from a broad range of backgrounds, and ability to convey the spirit of the festival as a public celebration of arts and culture.

“Gullah Islander Toss” honors the traditions of the Gullah-Geechee culture and is also an attempt to draw a greater focus to “a celebration of history,” Farris said.

“You will see elements like dance and rejoicing with references to important cultural elements like the land, cast net making, throwing and artistic traditions,” he explained.The piece is composed of a number of layers that involve design elements such as Adinkra symbols, paint drips, and paint embellishments. The dynamism of these elements represents the passing of time and movement into the future. As with many of Farris’ other works, the piece refers to specific Gullah traditions and historic elements while blurring the boundaries between traditional and contemporary modes of representation.

An exhibition of his work, including the winning piece, “Gullah Islander Toss,” will be on display at the North Charleston City Gallery throughout the month of May 2014. The gallery is located within the Charleston Area Convention Center at 5001 Coliseum Drive in North Charleston, SC. Gallery hours are 9:00 am-5:00 pm daily, and admission and parking are free. The public is invited to meet the artist at the gallery on May 3 and 4 during the Main Event of the North Charleston Arts Festival. T-shirts and posters featuring the winning design will be available for sale.

Doster Sculpture on Exhibit in Charleston

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bob doster sculpture 012Lancaster, SC artist, Bob Doster, will have his works featured at the Saul Alexander Gallery in the Charleston County Public Library for the month of March, 2014.  WavesThe Charleston Public Library exhibition space, located as 68 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC , serves as an avenue for the respectful exchange of artistic and conceptual ideas within a diverse constituency, to reflect the varied experiences and viewpoints of the people of SC.  Artists are selected solely on the basis of the quality of their work.bob doster sculpture 009

Bob Doster has been creating sculpture for more than fifty years, and his works can be found in museums, galleries, and collections worldwide.  New works on exhibit in Charleston are part of a “Winds of Time” series, inspired by the landscape of the South.  It is the artist’s intent to recreate the emotions evoked by the endlessly churning waves on the coast, balanced by the winds from the Appalachians.  The sturdy, solid organic steel proves to be indestructible, much like the spirit of those living in the South – solid and unbending, even with the changes of time.bob doster sculpture 007Contact or learn more about the artist at www.bobdoster.com.bob doster sculpture 002

Hank D. Herring presents Frederick Douglass “Making of a Man”

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Hank D. Herring will present highlights from the life and the famed July 4 speech of Frederick Douglass in a one-man stage show at ARTworks in Beaufort, SC February 14 and 15.

Hank D. Herring presents Frederick Douglass

Hank D. Herring presents Frederick Douglass

Doors for “Making of a Man” open at 6 pm, and the show opens at 7:30 pm. Tickets are available online or at the door: $17 per person; students $12 and children ages 12 and younger $7. Call ARTworks for more information: 843-379-2787.

After escaping from slavery, Frederick Douglass became a leader of the abolitionist movement. A self-educated man, Douglass became known as a great orator and author. Campaigning tirelessly for emancipation throughout his lifetime, he made a firm case for the equal rights of all people. Douglass was quoted as saying, “I would unite with anybody to do right and with nobody to do wrong.”

Herring is also the featured artist of the month exhibiting in the gallery at ARTworks. A specialist in framing, an educator and craftsman, he frequently exhibits and speaks at festivals and cultural events. His work also includes wood carving, collectible and functional ceramic and wooden boxes,  and a wide variety of mixed media creations which often use found materials such as driftwood, leather, glass or fabric. He is noted for his use of Adinkra symbols and customized designs.