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WINTER PARK, FL (PRWEB) October 5, 2005

Full Sail Real World Education, an entertainment media college near Orlando, FL is proud to announce the recent recognition of award-winning student film, The Beautiful Wind.

The film was produced, written and directed by Full Sail Film student, Sohrab Mirmontazeri, 20, who served as Executive Producer. Another Full Sail Film Student, Tarek McCarthy, 31, and Sohrab’s brother, Ali, 27, both served as co-producers, and the film exclusively starred McCarthy. Since its creation, The Beautiful Wind has been winning over audiences internationally and has already been awarded three special honors.

The film was selected and won the Audience Award for Best Short Film at the June New York International Independent Film and Video Festival in Las Vegas; has been a winner in the Orlando dMac’s Film Slam competition; and has just been accepted to the Los Angeles division of the New York Film and Video Festival where their film will be shown on September 24, 2005 at 8:00 PM, at the Fairfax Laemmle. The team also plans to submit the film to Sundance in January.

The Beautiful Wind is a 13-minute short film that was captured over eight consecutive shooting days, and vigorously edited in six. Production for the digitally-shot movie consisted of 12 to 15 hours each day, with a $ 200 budget.

The film was completed by Sohrab Mirmontazeri’s company, MirMont Media, and was in association with Ali Mirmontazeri’s company, E Sixth Entertainment; and McCarthy’s company, Inner Voice Images. The film was shot in some of Florida’s most beautiful locations such as St. Augustine, FL, and Orlando’s local forests, and pre-production on the film began after hearing the inspirational true life story of McCarthy.

McCarthy currently battles Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) syndrome, a genetic condition involving the abnormal growth of blood vessels in some parts of the body which are particularly rich in blood vessels and causes tumors to grow. One person in 32,000 in the world has VHL and currently there is no cure. McCarthy has suffered a total of six

tumors over the last few years – four in his head, and two in his stomach, and has been forced to start and stop Full Sail three times. He has continued to never give up his fight and he is determined to earn his degree in the Film Program which he will receive in November 2005. Sohrab will also receive his Film degree from Full Sail at this time.

“When I met Sohrab, I told him my only true regret was to be breaking my mother’s heart. She’s the only one who never left my side through this whole thing,” said McCarthy. “Now more than anything, I just want to drink life in. The next ten years, I want to accomplish as much as I can.” The Beautiful Wind captures that emotion and alters the symbolism to center around the idea of the loss of a woman which could be interpreted to be the narrator’s mother, wife, girlfriend or child. The film takes the audience on a journey of self-discovery, an awareness of the vibrancy of life, and the remarkable realization that all you have strived to find may simply be right in front of you.

The Beautiful Wind is filled with incredible visuals, and behind McCarthy’s narration of Mirmontazeri’s musings about life, it is set to the music of Moonlight Sonata and Kiss composed by Trevor Jones and Randy Edelman. It has been described by Full Sail Film Course Director, Tom Dennis as a “visual poem.” “They just added so much texture that it was like watching a Van Gough painting come to life.” Full Sail Film Program Director, Dave Franko further added, “It is a beautifully shot film. I enjoyed this piece and I hope many people get a chance to see this inspiring film.”

For more than 25 years, Full Sail graduates have been making their mark on the digital media and entertainment media industries. Recent graduate credits include work on Oscar-winning films such as: The Incredibles, Million Dollar Baby, and Spider-Man 2, best-selling video games including: Madden NFL 2005, Oddworld Stranger’s Wrath, and The Matrix Online, and GRAMMY-winning albums by Ray Charles, Usher, and OUTKAST. Full Sail graduates have also been involved in creating motion graphics and Web Sites for companies such as ABC, Nike and the Atlanta Falcons, and have been in lead positions in the live event industry with artists and companies such as Madonna and Cirque du Soleil: La Nouba at Walt Disney World.

On August 11, 2005, Rolling Stone Magazine named Full Sail one of the top five “Best Music Programs” in the country, and honored Full Sail as having one of the nation’s top three music business departments in the Schools That Rock: The Rolling Stone College Guide. In addition, the January 2003 edition of Electronic Gaming Monthly named Full Sail one of the top five Game Design schools in the world, and in April 2000, Shift Magazine ranked Full Sail as the No. 3 top new media school alongside the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (No. 1) and New York University (No. 2).

For more information about Full Sail, please visit http://www.fullsail.com.

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Houston, TX (PRWEB) October 18, 2007

This book goes far beyond a rudimentary look into the inner workings of dealing with non profits as taxes, IRS forms, obtaining 501(c) 3 status, but delves into experiences with celebrities, publicists, agents, managers, security, and other pertinent issues in association with non-profits. Readers will gain useful knowledge regarding mentoring, how to ask for help, how to receive it, how to reach, up, and reach back. Inspired by real life events that helped mold this organization into the industry insider it is today, “Inside Out” shares personal conversations and experiences about working with celebs. The book, which is intimately written, reveals some humorous behind the scene experiences celebs have had when dealing with non profits. It also shares the tumultuous moments; the ups, the downs.

Veteran Hollywood entertainer, actor Robert Guillaume (Benson, Soap) was left standing outside on the sidewalk for over an hour waiting for the driver of this very nonprofit to collect him. What words of wisdom did he share with the author today, and the answer to whether he stayed for the appearance back then are answered in “Inside Out: Entertainment Thru Nonprofit Eyes.”

Including resources for celebs and others to start their own non profit, “Inside Out: Entertainment Thru Nonprofit Eyes” also has sections from experienced, professionally credited and highly credentialed, individuals such as author of the award-winning book, “For the Love of Money: The 411 to Taking Control of Your Taxes and Building Your Net Worth,” “The Vault Guide to Tax Law Careers,” and “Helping the Nonprofit Client,” Shannon King Nash. Nash is a CPA, tax attorney, and owner of the Nash Management Group with clients such as Debbie Allen, Ne-Yo and others. Also, Florene Alexander Grant Writer for Urban League of Los Angeles. There’s information on monitoring non profits from government contracted monitor, Mable Jones, and Mary Dean Harvey Director of the Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) on obtaining State funding.

Actress Camille Winbush (Bernie Mac Show) tells us her heart is close to teen dating abuse. She supports http://loveisrespect.org , while Courtnee Draper, (Ghost Whisperer, CSI Miami gives her time to http://losangelesmission.org. Actress Kimberlee Peterson, (NCIS, West Wing) supports S.A.F.E. Alternatives, an organization that helps people who suffer from the disease of self mutilation, also known as SI.

Co author Vanessa Morman expresses about the project, “The most interesting and equally exciting aspect of putting this book together is learning that these young people are earnest, passionate and quite astute about social ills. Their focus and commitment to their chosen outreach entity is absolute. It’s moving. Also, having Dr. Antwone Fisher onboard is such an honor because he’s so humane. He touches nothing devoid of compassion.”

Judy Landis Landis-Simon Production and Talent Management- states, “I feel this book will be extremely helpful for celebrities and everyone. REMEMBER, the one who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones….A human being cannot be comfortable without his own approval….That’s what its all about.” (Producer, One On One).

“After (20+) years of working in entertainment media, I can honestly say that Inside Out: Entertainment Thru Non-Profit Eyes will be extremely helpful to community groups, media, and celebrities who are committed to outreach endeavors. Networking is so key in the entertainment industry. Knowing people who can open the doors, especially in dealing with celebrities and their publicists, agents, etc., is tantamount to having a successful media event. The book is sure to tap into some of the great minds in PR which have a lot to offer in regard to media strategies, planning and promotion. Kudos to you for creating such a media-savvy guide that can provide useful information as well as those all-important contacts.” Shirley Henderson, Ebony Magazine, Associate Editor.

Radio One’s V100’s Community Service Director, Daniella Masterson, of Los Angeles offers regarding the book, “Celebrities are not just stars; they are opinion leaders. They influence fashion trends as much as lifestyle values. But the most beautiful thing is that it can be a symbiotic relationship. The stars grow from working with the true stars of the community.”

“Inside out: Entertainment through non-profits eyes is an excellent approach to display philanthropy at its best. Celebrities often get overlooked when it comes to positive contributions in their communities. Nonetheless, this book provides an avenue to showcase how Celebrities are giving back.” Hot 107.9 Atlanta-Rashan Ali – Radio Personality & Actress (The Gospel).

“While many celebrities are involved with this book project, the book certainly is not about celebs; but the work they lend themselves to in their everyday, ordinary lives in staying connected to, or reconnecting to their respective communities be it on a local scale, or globally.” Curtis Benjamin, Author.

Additional participating celebrities providing quotes and in-depth interviews include the T. I. K.I.N.G. Foundation, Angie Stone, whose currently working with Jesse Jackson’s RESPECT ME Campaign, Courtnee Draper, Ghost Whisperer CSI Miami, Kimberlee Peterson, Actress-West Wing, NCIS, Susan Taylor,( Essence Cares) Kimora Lee Simmons, (Kimora Lee Simmons Scholarship Fund & Hip Hop Action Network Spokesperson,) Exe Dir Hip Hop Action Network, Valeisha Butterfield, Founder of Women In Entertainment Empowerment Network-WEEN, Jeff Johnson, (BET Jeff Chronicles, Truth Is Power), Hill Harper, MANifest Your Destiny Foundation, http://www.letterstoayoungbrother.com , Mya, Kyla Pratt, Grammy Award winning songwriter, Sean Garrett, Lil Jon, Sydney Margetson-VP. Publicity of Atlantic Records, Ric Ross, Record Exec, Capitol Records, Carl Payne, (Mega Hit TV Show Martin), Michael Delorenza, (New York Undercover, Contradictions of the Heart) Angell Conwell, (Baby Boy, Soul Plane, That’s So Raven) Micah Stampley, Gospel recording artist, Recording Artist, & Actor, actress, singer, Keke Palmer, Akeelah & the Bee, Bernnadette Stanis, (Thelma of Good Times) Omara Harris-Entertainment Attorney, Robert Guillaume, (Benson, Soap) Kerry Rhodes, NY Jets, Shawn Livingston LA Clippers, Ovie Mughelli, Atlanta Falcons, 2008 Track Olympian Michael Walton & many others.

About It’s Cool to Be Smart

It’s Cool to be Smart” is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1997 by its executive director, Curtis Benjamin. One of the more successful community initiatives stemming from its partnership with the T.I. K.I.N.G. Foundation is the Single Parent Initiative. http://myspace.com/singleparentinitiative. This enabled the once obscure and fledging organization to design programming for youth in the community, becoming the springboard for their highly acclaimed empowerment forums and internship programs for young ladies desiring a future in entertainment. Alumni from the program have advanced to permanent positions in several markets including Hot 97, NY as well as completing internships with industry firms from radio stations PR firms, to the music world.

Mission Statement

It’s Cool to be Smart” strives to enrich the lives of underserved & underprivileged youth by providing access to role models, music artists, and positive messages that encourage success in education. “It’s Cool to be Smart” has partnered with a number of national youth organizations to propel its message nationally.

About Sheba Media Group

Sheba Media Group is a full service agency representing authors, actors, filmmakers, producers and more. PR Literary Entertainment Talent.

For more information or to have your non profit organization listed in the online or comprehensive print directory inside the book, please contact Melanie Armstrong Weinstein in the Houston office at 713-331-0357.

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Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) February 9, 2011

Staffing Technologies, a leading provider of information technology and telecommunications resources for both large and small companies since 1994, today announced the launch of a new corporate name: Staffing Technologies Worldwide and website: http://www.stafftechworldwide.com. Staffing Technologies Worldwide consists of four affiliate companies: Staffing Technologies, Staffing Priorities, Epoch Medical Staffing and Nine North Consulting.

Using a model of shared services, Staffing Technologies Worldwide will provide back office support including operations and finance teams for all four affiliate companies, enabling the affiliates to focus on sales and growing each business unit.

Over the past 16 years, Staffing Technologies Worldwide has experienced consistent growth. It owns its own 15,000 sq. ft. office building in Alpharetta, just outside Atlanta, has offices in Seattle, Dallas and Singapore, and has been named to Inc. Magazine?s Inc. 5000 list for its continued growth. Over 60 percent of the staff has been with Staffing Technologies Worldwide for over 4 years when the typical tenure in the staffing industry is around two years.

Diversification is Key to Success

In Atlanta, at the beginning of 2001, there were 390 technology staffing agencies. By the end of that year, there were just 160. In 2010 there are just 207. Owner Jim McNabb has practiced diversification at every turn over the past 16 years. McNabb?s father owned a 4-star restaurant and a furniture store where he was constantly changing the menu and the inventory respectively. Likewise, McNabb has taken a technology staffing company and added a temporary staffing company (Staffing Priorities), a medical staffing company (Epoch Medical Staffing) and a technology consulting firm (Nine North Consulting).

?To survive this long in this ever-changing industry through some of the toughest economic times in the last couple of generations has taken every ounce of skill I learned from my father and from just being in business,? explained Jim McNabb, founder and CEO, Staffing Technologies Worldwide. ?I?m proud of the things we?ve accomplished as a company, I?m proud of the people who?ve worked for me over the years that provided constant dedication to helping make this company the best, and I?m very thankful that with all the changes we?ve implemented, this team has remained rock solid.?

Staffing Technologies Worldwide?s affiliate companies include:

Staffing Technologies – The backbone of the Staffing Technologies Worldwide Network, Staffing Technologies is a global information technology staffing company that provides creative and customized technical staffing solutions for companies of all sizes. Founded in 1994 and recognized many times on the Inc. Magazine Inc. 500 and 5000 lists, Staffing Technologies specializes in finding and placing technology professionals for both staff augmentation and special projects. We also specialize in hard-to-find resources for enterprise application initiatives (such as SAP and Peoplesoft).

Staffing Priorities – Founded in 2006, Staffing Priorities continues to be one of the fastest growing temporary staffing firms in Atlanta with revenue growth in excess of 50% in 2010. Providing temporary, light industrial, executive administrative, and specialized temporary services, Staffing Priorities offers comprehensive services to an array of clients, ranging from a large help desk support staff with a multi-national technical consulting firm, to large teams in support of industrial clients of all sizes. Staffing Priorities also offers specialty hospitality temporary services for clients such as the Atlanta Falcons football team.

Epoch Medical Staffing – Focuses on staffing solutions to provide clients additional sources for healthcare executives, nursing, therapy, anesthesia and IT services. Epoch?s focus is to build relationships with both the providers it places and the facilities it staffs by taking care of every detail and providing quality service of the staffing process from all perspectives. The Epoch team holds specific expertise in a variety of healthcare and healthcare IT staffing needs, from full outsourcing of key hospital departments to staff augmentation for specific needs, whether long-term or for locum tenens purposes.

Nine North Consulting ? The mission of Nine North Consulting is to simply excel in three key areas: improving security, addressing compliance, and lowering costs. Nine North is an Information Technology Consulting Firm specializing in Application Security, Identity Management and Systems Integration, and is made up of a seasoned group of technology professionals which work closely with businesses to define and address key IT-related issues affecting both short-term and long term security, compliance and identity-related objectives.

About Staffing Technologies

Staffing Technologies is a global information technology staffing company that provides creative and customized staffing solutions for companies of all sizes. Founded in 1994 and recognized on the Inc. Magazine Inc. 500 list, Staffing Technologies specializes in finding and placing technology professionals for both staff augmentation and special projects — including hard-to-find resources for enterprise application initiatives. For more information, please visit http://www.stafftechworldwide.com.

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(PRWEB) April 19, 2004

Celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit is Lemonade Stories, a new film by award-winning film maker Mary Mazzio and Babson College, which profiles great entrepreneurs including Richard Branson (Virgin), Arthur Blank (Home Depot and the Atlanta Falcons), Russell Simmons (Def Jam) and Kay Koplovitz (USA Network, Sci-fi Channel).

These entrepreneurs share the secrets of their success and talk about the person who inspired them – their moms. Richard Branson, founder of Virgin Atlantic Airways, learns lessons in risk-taking from his mother, Eve, a pilot during WWII. Billy Starr, founder of the Pan-Mass Challenge, is motivated by his mother’s death from cancer to raise more than $ 100 million for cancer research. Arthur Blank, co-founder of Home Depot, learns from his mother that a widow with a young child can successfully run her own business. Kelly Reinhart learns from her mom (and dad) how to turn an idea into a million-dollar business while still in elementary school.

“What is fascinating is that many of the mothers featured in the film were raised at a time when women were not expected to work. Yet all of these women were risk-takers and encouraged their children to take risks to achieve their dreams,” Mazzio said. “These moms also stood by their children later in life, in moments of failure and times of crisis. Richard Branson and Russell Simmons both claim they would have gone out of business, but for last minute loans from their mothers, who stepped up when no one else did.”

Lemonade Stories will debut at Babson College (ranked No. 1 by U.S.News & World Report as the best college for entrepreneurship) on April 23, 2004 during Babson’s 25th annual Founder’s Day celebration of entrepreneurial spirit, where the mothers featured in the film will be honored by Babson for their contributions to business. It also will be shown, as an example of the use of film in an entrepreneurship classroom, at the 20th anniversary celebration of the Price-Babson Symposium for Entrepreneurship Educators, June 3-5, 2004, at Babson. (Public showing will take place on April 25, 4 pm, Babson’s Sorenson’s Center for the Arts. Call 781-237-3329 or lemonadestories@aol.com for reservations. $ 10 adults; free for students.) The film will be aired nationwide on Friday, May 7th at 9pm EST on CNNfn.

“Babson College is a firm believer that the entrepreneurial spirit dwells within everyone,” says Babson College President Brian M. Barefoot. “Lemonade Stories wonderfully depicts how that spirit can be nurtured and developed within the family. Just as we are honored to assist our students in shaping their entrepreneurial abilities, so too are we honored to be a part of Lemonade Stories.”

For more information on the film and its entrepreneurs, please log on to http://www.lemonadestories.com or http://www3.babson.edu/Events/FoundersDay/

Mary Mazzio, herself an entrepreneur, former law firm partner, and Olympian (1992 Olympic Games – Rowing), wrote, produced, and directed the award-winning film A Hero for Daisy (hailed by The New York Times as “a landmark film” and Sports Illustrated as “fantastic”) and Apple Pie (“warm and illuminating…told with deftness and emotion…priceless”-The New York Times; “fantastic”- National Public Radio; “excellent” – CNN). Both films aired prime-time, nationwide on ESPN (among other outlets in the US and Canada) and are in thousands of classrooms across the country. For more information about these films, please log on to http://www.50eggs.com. Mazzio, President and CEO of 50 Eggs, Inc., is a graduate of Mount Holyoke College and Georgetown Law School, and serves on several non-profit boards. You can contact Mazzio at 781-237-3329.

Babson College in Wellesley, Mass., is recognized internationally as a leader in entrepreneurial management education. Babson grants BS degrees through its innovative undergraduate program, and grants MBA and custom MS and MBA degrees through the F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business at Babson College. Babson School of Executive Education offers executive development programs to experienced managers worldwide. For information, visit http://www.babson.edu.

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Washington, DC (PRWEB) June 20, 2004

Big Tigger, host of BET’s Rap City: Tha Bassment and internationally syndicated radio program, “Live In the Den with Big Tigger”, will bring together an impressive line-up of celebrities for an All Star Basketball Game during Big Tigger’s 3rd Annual Celebrity Classic. The game will be held Saturday, June 26th at 7pm in George Washington University’s Smith Center. The annual event, presented by Big Tigger’s Street Corner Foundation LLC, is designed to both raise funds for and heighten public awareness of HIV/AIDS.

As the anchor event of Big Tigger’s 3rd Annual Celebrity Classic, the All Star Basketball Game is an event for the whole family which will feature big plays by NFL and NBA greats along with numerous celebrities, the national anthem performance by R&B sensation “Tank” and half-time entertainment featuring national recording artists. Celebrities such as Vivica A. Fox (Kill Bill), Gabrielle Union (Breaking All The Rules), Darrin Dewitt Henson (Soul Food), Rockmond Dunbar (Soul Food), Michael Ealy (Barbershop 2), Free (BET), Michael Vick (Atlanta Falcons), Allen Iverson (76ers), Carmelo Anthony (Nuggets), LaVar Arrington (Redskins), Darren Sharper (Packers), Deon Grant (Panthers), Clinton Portis (Redskins), Eddie George (Titans), Keenan McCardell (Buccaneers), Jerry Porter (Raiders) and Bobby Taylor (Seahawks) will be in attendance.

The goal of the celebrity weekend is to exceed last year’s grants and donations of $ 25,000 to benefit the Ummah Endowment Fund, Pediatric AIDS/HIV Care and Metro TeenAIDS. Generous sponsors of Big Tigger’s 3rd Annual Celebrity Classic include Def Jam Music Group, Nike, Brand Jordan, HeadGear, Hpnotiq, Piascik & Associates, BET (Rap-It-Up Program), Sprite, Scheffelin & Somerset and Vitamin Water.

For More Event Details Log onto http://www.bigtigweekend.net

For Press Credentials, please contact Natasha Rennie at 301.807.3547

or natasha@urban-publicist.com

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(PRWEB) January 2, 2005

The end of the NFL season came early for several teams this year. Some had clinched their spot in the playoffs and others had secured a high draft pick. However, just because an NFL’s team season is over, does that team have an ethical responsibility to play its best players?

http://legalball.com/NFL_2004_Ethics.html answers that very question.

Four spots remain available for the playoffs entering the weekend with nine teams competing for the each spot. Therefore every game played this weekend will have bearing on the playoff scenarios. So what happens when a team has already clinched their position and decides to rest their star player? Such a situation may very well occur this Sunday when stars like Michael Vick, Peyton Manning, Ben Roethlisberger, and Duce Staley may all be held out to remain healthy for a Super Bowl run.

Only two weeks ago Philadelphia Eagles’ star receiver Terrell Owens broke his leg in a rather meaningless game. Owens will now miss the postseason and the Eagles Super Bowl dreams have been greatly diminished.

The Atlanta Falcons would suffer the same fate if Michael Vick got hurt this weekend, or Peyton Manning and the Colts, or Tom Brady and the Patriots or any number of other stars.

At http://legalball.com we discuss the ethical question surrounding this dilemma, specifically is the integrity of the game placed at risk when the best players are held out of playoff implicating games?

http://legalball.com is the online sports news home for the intelligent sports fan. Covering all major sports news and sports information, make sure that http://legalball.com is your online home for all sports coverage.

Whether discussing steroids in baseball, the BCS mess in College Football, the playoffs in the NFL, or the fight in the NBA, http://legalball.com is your home for sports news and information.

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Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) January 26, 2005

LifeCycle Dynamics PR and WestWayne Advertising, both Atlanta based firms, just released that a strategic alliance has been formed between the two.

WestWayne, Inc., is one of the largest remaining independent advertising agencies in the country and has recently won the Minneapolis-based restaurant chain Buffalo Wild Wings advertising account. WestWayne President and Chief Executive Officer is Jeff Johnson.

LifeCycle Dynamics recently merged with Serendipity Marketing, maintaining the name LifeCycle Dynamics. They are experts in marketing and public relations, with a very diverse portfolio including BrainTrust Network, The Consultants Group, Coldwell Banker, Crowne Plaza, Discover Financial Services and Unique Jazzy Body. Clients within their portfolio are within the following industries: Corporate, Political, Healthcare, Entertainment, Real Estate, Small Business, Law, Consumer Products and Professional Services.

“For the past few years LifeCycle Dynamics has been taking all positive steps, in being recognized as a leader in marketing communication.

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Farmingdale, NY (PRWEB) June 18, 2011

D?Addario & Company, the world?s top manufacturer of guitar strings and musical accessories, today announced that Jim D?Addario, CEO, received the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year

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(PRWEB) January 30, 2004

Five Men On A Stool is proud to invite a select group of media to their highly anticipated 6th Annual Anniversary Concert. The event will be held at the Atlanta Hyatt Regency Hotel, February 14, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. Over 1,000 guests are scheduled to be in attendance at this unforgettable and riveting event.

The first 200 ticket purchasers will receive an exclusive invitation to The Private Room, an intimate reception that includes pampering chair and foot massages, positive conversation with renowned Psychologist Dr. Owens, complimentary wine and hors d’ouerves, and a private meet and greet with The Five Men. The Private Room reception is followed by an open pre-concert reception from 6:15 – 7:15.

For tickets to this memorable event, visit the Five Men On A Stool website at http://www.fivemenonastool.com.

About Five Men On A Stool: Five Men On A Stool is a contemporary R&B/Jazz ensemble accompanied by a touch of spoken word. The group’s members have performed for audiences at Atlanta’s Centennial Olympic Park, the Montreux Atlanta Music Festival, the Trumpet Awards, and the 2003 Essence Music Festival – just to name a few. The group consists of four tremendously talented artists – Hank Stewart, the poet; Ken Ford, the violinist; Leonard Julien III, the vocalist; and Antonio Allen, the saxophonist. An All-Star rhythm ensemble capstones the group as the crowning “fifth” man. The extraordinary talents of the individual group members seamlessly intertwine culminating in a unique blend of rhythm and inspirational spoken word that delivers a stimulating and life changing experience to anyone graced by their presence. Five Men On A Stool’s unforgettable performances continue to leave an indelible mark on audiences all across the Southeast. Former corporate sponsors of the group’s performances include Coca Cola, McDonalds, American Express, BellSouth, Cingular Wireless, Hewlett Packard, and more.

About Hank Stewart: Hank Stewart, the poet and sensual orator, is a motivational speaker and inspirational poet. No doubt one of the nation’s best poets, Hank’s performance credits includes an exclusive invitation from the Coca Cola Company to write and perform a special tribute to Susan Taylor at the 2003 Essence Music Festival, reciting his works in McDonalds’ commercials in tribute of Black History Month, and regular guest appearances on V-103’s Quiet Storm. Hank’s raw talent in poetry and spoken word has landed him opportunities to perform for prominent officials such as the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr., Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin, and Dr. Joseph E. Lowery, as well as special projects with Tavis Smiley, Michael Vick of the Atlanta Falcons, the late Rev. Hosea Williams, and renowned attorney Johnny Cochran.

About Ken Ford: Ken Ford, the violinist and playful artisan, is famous for “making the violin sing”. Highly sought after for his spellbinding performances, Ken’s notable performances include opening for jazz artist Boney James, R&B funkster D’Angelo at Former Atlanta Mayor Bill Campbell’s Super Bowl Party, jazz artist Kirk Whalum at Atlanta’s Centennial Olympic Park, the 24th Annual Jazz Festival, and the 14th Annual Montreux Atlanta Music Festival in Piedmont Park. Ken’s long list of credits include appearances on the local CBS morning show, “Good Day Atlanta,” WSB-TV’s Family to Family parade, The Trumpet Awards, and a tribute to Stevie Wonder for the “The Cochran Firm”.

About Leonard Julien, III: Leonard Julien III, the vocalist and master of mischief, has tremendous vocal range. Leonard’s appeal and love for music has taken him beyond the Atlanta metropolitan area for collaborations with Millie Jackson and Ollie Woodson of the Temptations. Leonard has opened for Jeffrey Osborne and sang the vocals for David Ruffin in the movie, The Temptations. Leonard can also be heard playing the baritone sax on the Outkast title hit, “The Whole World.”

About Antonio Allen: Antonio Allen, the saxophonist and man of valor, is a force to be reckoned with on the jazz scene. Audiences have listened in amazement as he displays his signature style of holding a note for what seems like an eternity. His music credits include performing with artists Jene Carne, Wayman Tisdale and Arrested Development. Antonio has also made several guest appearances on the television series, “The Heat of the Night.”

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