Tag: American

 Earlier this year, U.S. Air Force Veteran Mark Lindquist who was running for Congress in his home state gave up his Congressional campaign when the conflict with the Ukraine broke out. Today, he serves 15 miles behind the line in the Ukraine. Mark plans to travel across the globe and, along with other prominent individuals, is making the trip to Los Gatos California, on Sunday, September 11th, to celebrate the lives of those who voluntarily take on selfless acts of courage larger than themselves. The event known as “American Challenge – Lessons from 9/11,” will be hosted at The Flame ... Read more

As part of the Cine Nepantla program, this year it showcases a Latin narrative from Afro-Latino Caribbean Cultures in Central America ( Costa Rica) Cenizanegra Artwork2 V5 LOS ANGELES – Sept. 1, 2022 – PRLog — Latin American Cinemateca of Los Angeles (LACLA) is pleased to present its  Cine Nepantla program with the streaming of the Costa Rican film,Ceniza Negra. Ceniza Negra is a heartwarming coming-of-age story, written and directed by Sofia Quiros Ubeda and starring an all Afro-Latino cast, with breakthrough performances by Smashleen Gutierrez, Humberto Samuels and Hortensia Smith. This film is part of this year’s Hispanic Heritage ... Read more

WEBWIRE – Monday, August 15, 2022 According to a recent study* from American Express, 90% of consumers surveyed say that now more than ever they want a credit card that provides cash back for their everyday purchases. To give consumers more value when they spend, American Express updated the Blue Cash Everyday® Card so Card Members can now access a new category for earning cash back on U.S. online retail purchases, a higher percentage of cash back at U.S. gas stations, along with two new statement credit benefits for online purchases at Home Chef and an eligible Disney Bundle subscription.** ... Read more

Free Public Event Highlights Connections Between Art and Video Games Through “Color, Line and Form” WEBWIRE – Friday, July 15, 2022 The Smithsonian American Art Museum invites visitors to its ninth annual “SAAM Arcade” to explore how video games act as a medium for expanding the way Americans tell and experience stories. This free, in-person public event returns to the Kogod Courtyard in the museum’s main building Saturday, July 30, from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET.  The theme of this year’s Arcade is “Color, Line and Form,” exploring the essential elements of visual expression. Armenian ... Read more

 iPOP! LA, the bi-annual performing arts showcase, is set to have American Idol scouting talent at the July 2022 event. Peter Cohen, head of Casting for American Idol, will lead the judging for the singing portion of the iPOP! Talent showcase. In a statement regarding the news, Cohen said the following: “I’ve followed iPOP! for a long time and have always been impressed with the amazing and diverse talent that iPOP! has produced over the years.” Singers in attendance at the July event will have a chance to be considered for an appearance on the upcoming 21st season of the ... Read more