Dreamweaver Marketing News and Views, Veteran Entrepreneurs Honored During National Veterans Small Business Week Nov. 2-6

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	Release Date: Nov. 2, 2015	Contact: Robert Goza (610) 382-3084 |robert.goza@sba.gov
	Release Number: 20151102-001	Internet Address: www.sba.gov/pa

Veteran Entrepreneurs Honored During National Veterans Small Business Week Nov. 2-6 EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA– The accomplishments of veteran small business owners around the country will be celebrated during National Veterans Small Business Week (NVSBW), Nov. 2-6. U.S. Small Business Administration district offices and resource partners nationwide will host more than 100 local events, including Boots to Business: Reboot entrepreneurship training, access to capital workshops, discussions on franchising opportunities for veteran-owned companies, and small business development workshops for women veterans. National Veterans Small Business Week Events in SBA’s Eastern Pennsylvania District include: Today, Nov. 2, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: SBA’s Harrisburg Branch Manager Solomon Wheeler conducts an “SBA Overview For Veterans” at Carlisle Barracks, Pa. as part of the Army-Employment Transition Readiness Program. Tomorrow, Nov. 3, 8 a.m. to noon: Resource partners SCORE and Lehigh University SBDC and Rising Tide Community Loan Fund at Community Action Development Corp. of Bethlehem’s “Small Business Opportunities For Veterans” event at Northampton Community College’s Fowler Family Southside Center 511 E. 3rd Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015. Thursday, Nov. 5, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: “Veterans - What Can The Small Business Administration Do For You?” webinar and in-person event at the SBA Eastern Pennsylvania District Office Entrepreneur Center, 1150 1st Ave., King of Prussia, PA 19406. Attend in person or dial 888-858-2144, when prompted, enter the Meeting Access Code: 3624894# and log-in online athttps://connect16.uc.att.com/sba/meet/?ExEventID=84739008&CT=M (link is external) The U.S. Senate last week passed a resolution, introduced by Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), to designate the first week in November as National Veterans Small Business Week. The measure extends the Senate’s appreciation to the nation’s many small business owners who have served in uniform. Scheduled events also include Boots to Business: Reboot training in 30 locations nationwide, a lending discussion panel and a Women Veterans Entrepreneur Network (WOVEN (link is external)) small business expo in Los Angeles, an online webinar for military spouses, a Women Veterans Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship (VWISE (link is external)) business development event for women veterans and military spouses/partners in Kansas City, and a session focusing on franchising for veteran business owners in Washington, D.C. The twofold purpose of National Veterans Small Business Week is to applaud the success of veteran entrepreneurs, and to let transitioning military, veterans and their spouses and partners know about the SBA’s programs and services. During the past year, SBA provided technical assistance to more than 200,000 veterans and ensured over $1 billion in capital for businesses owned by veterans and their spouses. In addition to the SBA’s district offices and resource partners, the White House is involved in supporting NVSBW events. Join the conversation about NVSBW on social media using the #MyVetBiz hashtag. SBA is encouraging veteran business owners to tell their stories, while urging the community to share their appreciation for local veteran entrepreneurs. For more about NVSBW events happening in your area, visit www.sba.gov/NVSBW Each year SBA helps more than 200,000 veterans, reservists and service-disabled veterans start and grow their small businesses. To learn more about additional opportunities for veterans available through the SBA, visit www.sba.gov/vets. ###

Dreamweaver Marketing, THE TENORS “UNDER ONE SKY TOUR”

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Media Contacts:Shaunda Miles, Director of Public Relations, 412-471-1578/ Miles@TrustArts.org
Diana Roth, Communications Manager, 412-471-8717/Roth@TrustArts.org

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PITTSBURGH CULTURAL TRUST ANNOUNCES

THE TENORS
“UNDER ONE SKY TOUR” 

BYHAM THEATER | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH | 8:00 PM

TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW

Pittsburgh, PA – The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust announces that The Tenors - Canada’s multi-platinum, JUNO Award-winning vocal group, will perform on Wednesday, November 18, 2015, at 8:00 p.m., at the Byham Theater, 101 6th Street, Pittsburgh, PA.  The Tenors 70-city, North American “Under One Sky Tour” is presented by Live Nation. 

 This concert is part of the Cohen Grigsby Trust Presents 
series, presented by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.

Tickets ($37.25-$47.25) are available at TrustArts.org, by phone at (412) 456-6666, or in person at the Box Office at Theater Square, 655 Penn Avenue. VIP packages are available as noted:

The Tenors Under One Sky Tour VIP Package ($200 ticket) includes: 

• One reserved ticket located in the first 5 rows (AA-A)
• Exclusive meet & greet with The Tenors
• Personal photograph with The Tenors
• Autographed 8x10
• CD of the UNDER ONE SKY
• Collectible tour lithograph
• Exclusive merchandise item
• Commemorative tour laminate

from the tenorsmusic.com

The Tenors Under One Sky Tour VIP Package ($125 ticket) includes:

• One reserved ticket located in the first 15 rows
• CD of the UNDER ONE SKY
• Collectible tour lithograph
• Exclusive merchandise item
• Commemorative tour laminate

Note: The $125 VIP package does not include meet & greet.

The tour announcement coincides with the recent release of the group’s fourth studio album, Under One Sky. Under One Sky debuted at #1 on Billboard Classical Crossover and Classical Overall Charts, and is certified Gold in Canada. The Canadian band with multiple #1 Billboard Classical Crossover albums under its belt “have talent to burn” and “killer singing voices” (The Toronto Star) and “pitch perfect harmonies” (Examiner.com).  The music of Clifton Murray, Victor Micallef, Remigio Pereira and Fraser Walters is rich and soulful, spanning powerful anthems, classic covers and original songs penned/co-penned by The Tenors themselves.

Under One Sky is a 13-track album combining a mix of originals alongside new interpretations of familiar favorites. Highlighting their signature blend of classical and contemporary pop, the record includes the popular hits “Lean On Me” (Bill Withers) and “Who Wants To Live Forever” (Queen) as well as the soaring original title track “Under One Sky” and the inspirational “New Day’s Begun”. The foursome dedicates the classic Joe Cocker track “You Are So Beautiful” to their mothers and all mothers around the world, while “My Father’s Son” pays universal homage to dads.  In June, The Tenors third PBS TV special , also entitled Under One Sky,premiered and is still airing across the country. Check local listings for airdates.  “This music is our most exciting and most diverse we’ve recorded to date,” said The Tenors. “We are so thrilled to be sharing this with the world!”  Be sure to see “Canada’s national treasure” (Tampa Bay Newspapers) as The Tenors tour their latest album in Pittsburgh. For a complete list of tour dates, visit TenorsMusic.com/tour.

About The TenorsOver the past several years, The Tenors have been selling out concerts across Canada, the U.S. and the UK and have performed on five continents. Since their formation in 2007, The Tenors have performed more than 500 concerts made over 150 television appearances, including on The Oprah Winfrey Show (with Celine Dion), at the 2014 National Christmas Tree Lighting at the White House, at the 2014 Stanley Cup Finals, and the 2012 Emmy Awards. They have performed with artists such as Paul McCartney, Sting, Sheryl Crow, and Sarah McLachlan.

The Tenors have been thrilling audiences around the world with their powerful voices and memorable melodies. Blending classical music and contemporary pop, the vocal super group has achieved international success, showcasing their undeniable charm and diverse vocal styles. Their self-titled debut album, their holiday album, The Perfect Gift and their latest album, Lead With Your Heart, have all gone multi-platinum and have been released in many countries around the world by Universal Music and its affiliates. The Tenors received their first JUNO Award for Lead With Your Heart. For up-to-date information about The Tenors, visittenorsmusic.com.

Twitter: @TenorsMusic

Facebook: Tenorsmusic

Instagram: TenorsMusic

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Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has overseen one of Pittsburgh’s most historic transformations: turning a seedy red-light district into a magnet destination for arts lovers, residents, visitors, and business owners. Founded in 1984, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is a non-profit arts organization whose mission is the cultural and economic revitalization of a 14-block arts and entertainment/residential neighborhood called the Cultural District. The District is one of the country’s largest land masses “curated” by a single nonprofit arts organization. A major catalytic force in the city, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is a unique model of how public-private partnerships can reinvent a city with authenticity, innovation and creativity. Using the arts as an economic catalyst, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has holistically created a world-renowned Cultural District that is revitalizing the city, improving the regional economy and enhancing Pittsburgh’s quality of life. Thanks to the support of foundations, corporations, government agencies and thousands of private citizens, the Cultural Trust stands as a national model of urban redevelopment through the arts. For more information, visit TrustArts.org.

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Dreamweaver Marketing News, Open Call for Artist,Musicians, Performers, 2016 Three Rivers Arts Festival

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Media Contact:Shaunda Miles, Director of Public Relations, 412-471-1578/Miles@TrustArts.org
Diana Roth, Communications Manager, 412-471-8717/Roth@TrustArts.org

THE PITTSBURGH CULTURAL TRUST ANNOUNCES

OPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS, MUSICIANS, & PERFORMERS 

2016 DOLLAR BANK THREE RIVERS ART FESTIVAL

 APPLICATION DEADLINE | JANUARY 31, 2016

Pittsburgh, PA— The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is officially accepting applications for participants in the 57^th annual Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival (TRAF). Voted one of the best art festivals of 2015 by USA TODAY and 10best.com, the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival seeks a diverse group of visual and performing artists of all disciplines.

This year’s call for visual and performing artists welcomes submissions from those who have never participated in TRAF, who want to try out a new medium—or who are relatively new to their artistic process. Performing artists are encouraged to debut a new song or a new spin on an old cover. Applications will be accepted from October 2, 2015 through January 31, 2016. Application status notifications will be sent to all applicants in late March of 2016.

Boasting notable growth in local, regional, national, and international artist participation, as well as public attendance and support, the time-honored Festival is welcoming an array of artists’ applications for participation like never before in its history, artists will have the opportunity to ask questions, and explore the following opportunities:

Artist Market – consistently ranking among the nation’s Top 100 shows, and climbing (Sunshine Artist Magazine, 2013)

Juried Visual Art Exhibition – showcasing the region’s vibrant arts community, juried by an esteemed panel

Emerging Artist Scholarship Program – helping regional artists produce their first booth in an outdoor show with guidance and financial assistance

Performing Arts – including music, dance, theater, literary, and other performance attractions

Special Project / Collaboration – creative original concepts, multidisciplinary work, and multi-artist collaborations

For artists interested in the participating in the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival 2016, please submit your application here.  

To learn more about all of the submission categories, eligibility requirements and to apply, visit TrustArts.org/TRAFapply or call (412) 456-6666.

Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival
The Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival, a production of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, is a 10-day celebration of the arts in downtown Pittsburgh unlike any other in the nation. This world-class, multi-disciplinary festival is free to attend and open to the public. Attracting over 400,000 visitors annually, the Festival begins on the first Friday in June and takes place at the confluence of Pittsburgh’s famed three rivers in Point State Park, throughout picturesque Gateway Center, and in the city’s world-renowned Cultural District. Now in its 57th year, the Festival’s loyal visitors have enjoyed an extensive array of music, performance, visual arts, crafts/art-making activities and a renowned Artist’s Market featuring over 300 artists from around the country. Artists are selected through a rigorous jury process–emphasizing quality, craftsmanship and presentation–in a wide variety of media, from jewelry to painting, woodworking to photography. The programming line-up for the 57th annual Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival will be announced in the spring of 2016.

Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has overseen one of Pittsburgh’s most historic transformations: turning a seedy red-light district into a magnet destination for arts lovers, residents, visitors, and business owners. Founded in 1984, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is a non-profit arts organization whose mission is the cultural and economic revitalization of a 14-block arts and entertainment/residential neighborhood called the Cultural District. The District is one of the country’s largest land masses “curated” by a single nonprofit arts organization. A major catalytic force in the city, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is a unique model of how public-private partnerships can reinvent a city with authenticity, innovation and creativity. Using the arts as an economic catalyst, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has holistically created a world-renowned Cultural District that is revitalizing the city, improving the regional economy and enhancing Pittsburgh’s quality of life. Thanks to the support of foundations, corporations, government agencies and thousands of private citizens, the Trust stands as a national model of urban redevelopment through the arts.

Follow us on Twitter @CulturalTrust, and like us on Facebook.

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