MAD JAZZ PRODUCTIONS presents Spoken Soul Saturday, July 31, 2010 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. at The Carlyle Club 411 John Carlyle Street Alexandria, VA 22304 www.thecarlyleclub.com Tickets $20 in advance / $25 at the door ... Read More

"A good headline, and, by extension, a good subject line, is short and intriguing enough to compel the reader to read on," he commented. "Where possible, the subject line should clearly state what readers can expect from your e-mail: what's ... Read More

INDIE VIXENS presents Beyond the Music Label Series Location: San Francisco Does Your Band Have What It takes? 17 August - Pop 21 Sept - R&B 19 Oct - Alternative 16 Nov - Next Great Drummer www.nextgreatdrummer.com A monthly music showcase Competition ... Read More

Source: Examiner.com (Cendrine Marrouat) How do you measure the success of a blog or a Website? By the number of visitors it receives. Traffic is essential to the survival of a site. So, what are easy and efficient ways to get ... Read More

Source: Examiner.com (Cendrine Marrouat) Independent artists – or indie – enjoy their creative freedom. The opportunity to work on their own without any outside pressure is one of the best perks of the field. They can take their time to complete ... Read More

Source: Examiner.com (Cendrine Marrouat) So, you are done writing your book and ready to self-publish it. Congratulations! Tap yourself on the shoulder. Not many people have made it so far. However, the bad news is that you are not over yet. ... Read More

Grants to 264 Maryland Organizations Maintain Jobs in the Arts Industries Governor Martin O’Malley today announced more than $11 million in Maryland State Arts Council grants to Maryland organizations and county arts councils, reaffirming his commitment to the arts in Maryland. “Our ... Read More

In celebration of the digital media industry in Maryland, the Department of Business and Economic Development (DBED) has arranged a gathering for members of the business and technology communities, Wednesday evening, July 28 at UMBC. DBED Secretary Christian S. Johansson ... Read More

Source: Examiner.com (Cendrine Marrouat) About 80 percent of people scan the first page of an article before deciding if they are going to read it or not. People have busy lives. So, good content is essential to entice the reader’s mind. It ... Read More

Source: Examiner.com (Cendrine Marrouat) Twitter is a great social networking site. It is like a giant chat room opened 24/7. When you want to find interesting bits of information, you have to watch conversations. That is when #hashtags come to the ... Read More

Source: Examiner.com (Cendrine Marrouat) Are you an independent artist looking to expand your presence on Facebook? Do you know the differences between a Fan Page and a Group? Facebook Fan Pages and Facebook Groups are mini websites that help individuals, businesses and ... Read More

Source: Examiner.com (Cendrine Marrouat) It is important to observe what others do in order to learn what works or not. Usually, independent artists – also known as "indie" – make five major mistakes that may be detrimental to their career. The 4 ... Read More

The Millenium Stage, at the world-renownedKennedy Center in Washington, D.C., brings you free performances every day during the month of July, courtesy of Target. Tickets and information, please call (800) 444-1324 or (202) 467-4600. The John F. Kennedy Center for the ... Read More

The D.C. premiere of “We Need To Talk: A Message to our Daughters” will take place on Thursday, August 6, 2010 at theAvalon Theatre in Washington, D.C. The film will start promptly at 8:00 p.m., followed by a Q&A session. Tickets ... Read More

Brian O'Neal is affectionately called "Briano" by his Italian fans and "Bean" by his close friends.  Brian is a multi-instrumentalist (as discussed in Pt. 1), humanitarian (as discussed in Pt. 2), teacher/mentor (as discussed in Pt 3), composer/producer (as discussed in Pt4) and businessman ... Read More

DivaMilitia LLC & Bloombars presents 2nd Annual MUSIC BEYOND COLOR Artist Benefit Showcase for Harriet's Girls, Inc. July 31, 2010 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. $10 donation 3222 11th Street Washington, D.C. Metro: Columbia Heights Hosted by Enoch 7th Prophet ... Read More