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Mellon Foundation and Lilly Endowment Inc. make grants totaling $1.6M to support Indianapolis-based Urban Legacy Lands Initiative

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INDIANAPOLIS, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Urban Legacy Lands Initiative Inc. (ULLI), a newly-established Cultural Heritage Development Corporation (CHDC), is being supported with two $800,000 grants, totaling $1.6 million, from the New York-based Mellon Foundation and the Indianapolis-based Lilly Endowment Inc. The funding was awarded to the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis, which is serving as ULLI's fiscal sponsor. The Diocese's leader, Bishop Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows, has been a leading proponent for ULLI's mission and cultural heritage commitment.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Urban Legacy Lands Initiative Inc. (ULLI), a newly-established Cultural Heritage Development Corporation (CHDC), is being supported with two $800,000 grants, totaling $1.6 million, from the New York-based Mellon Foundation and the Indianapolis-based Lilly Endowment Inc.
  • The grants will support ULLI's focus oncentering Black cultural heritage in historic revitalization, land development, and placemaking.
  • "We are exceedingly grateful for and incredibly proud of the support wehave received from Mellon Foundation and Lilly Endowment to preserve and rebuildBlack heritagecommunities," says Indianapolis-native and ULLI President Claudia Polley.
  • ABOUT URBAN LEGACY LANDS INITIATIVE INC. (ULLI)
    Urban Legacy Lands Initiative Inc. is aCultural Heritage Development Corporation (CHDC) centered on Black cultural heritage in historic revitalization, land development, and placemaking.

Wescom Partners with the Rose Bowl Operating Company and Named Sole Presenting Sponsor of AmericaFest at the Rose Bowl for the Next Five Years

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022
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Southern California-based Wescom Credit Union today announced that it is partnering with the Rose Bowl Operating Company and will be the sole presenting sponsor of the AmericaFest Celebration taking place at the Rose Bowl on Independence Day, July 4, for the next five years.

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  • Southern California-based Wescom Credit Union today announced that it is partnering with the Rose Bowl Operating Company and will be the sole presenting sponsor of the AmericaFest Celebration taking place at the Rose Bowl on Independence Day, July 4, for the next five years.
  • AmericaFest is one of the nations largest and longest running shows to celebrate Americas birthday and the largest fireworks show on the West Coast.
  • Since 1934, Wescom Credit Union has been dedicated to helping people throughout Southern California build better lives.
  • Benefits include free checking, lower loan rates, higher savings yields, reduced fees, and a robust network of branches and ATMs.

Graceland is Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Opening to the Public on June 7, 1982

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Thursday, June 2, 2022
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In addition, the first 1,000 guests will also receive a 40th anniversary poster, featuring Gracelands original opening day flyer artwork.

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  • In addition, the first 1,000 guests will also receive a 40th anniversary poster, featuring Gracelands original opening day flyer artwork.
  • Other anniversary celebrations include the opening of a new exhibit at the Archives Experience in Elvis Presleys Memphis called Graceland, Welcome To My World.
  • The exhibit will explore the story of Elvis Graceland through photos, personal artifacts, and Graceland archival footage.
  • A few Graceland highlights from the past 40 years:
    JUNE 7, 1982: Graceland opens to the public with live tour guides.

THE KESSLER COLLECTION REVEALS PLANS FOR $150 MILLION+ MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT, EXPANDING NORTH CAROLINA FOOTPRINT

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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The Kessler Collection spans across Alabama, Colorado, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina.

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  • The Kessler Collection spans across Alabama, Colorado, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina.
  • The Kessler Collection ' s portfolio of passionately created and artistically inspired boutique hotels boasts chic design, luxurious accommodations, enriching ambiance and intuitive service.
  • Whether visiting properties in Alabama, Colorado, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina or South Carolina, each hotel's exquisite art, music and cultural influences are deliberately approachable.
  • The Kessler Collection was the founding member of the Marriott Autograph Collection, introduced with seven Autograph Collection branded hotels.

Matterport Celebrates International Museum Day with Access to Stunning Virtual Tours

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022
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In honor of International Museum Day, here are three iconic museums using Matterport to create virtual experiences to engage with and educate more people around the world.

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  • In honor of International Museum Day, here are three iconic museums using Matterport to create virtual experiences to engage with and educate more people around the world.
  • "The George Eastman Museum began experimenting with new forms of digital outreach and engagement in 2020, including creating virtual experiences using Matterport, said Elizabeth Chiang, Staff Photographer at the George Eastman Museum.
  • As a film and photography museum, image quality was an important factor in our decision to choose Matterport.
  • Matterport is a registered trademark and the Matterport logo is a trademark of Matterport, Inc. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.

STREET NAMED IN HONOR OF LEGENDARY BALLET DANCER AND ARTS EDUCATION LUMINARY JACQUES D'AMBOISE

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Friday, May 6, 2022
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NEW YORK, May 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A street in New York City has been named in commemoration of the life and achievements of Jacques d'Amboise, legendary ballet dancer and founder of the arts education organization National Dance Institute (NDI). The northwest corner of West 64th Street and Columbus Avenue in front of New York's Lincoln Center now displays the name Jacques d'Amboise Place. The ceremony took place adjacent to New York City Ballet where Mr. d'Amboise called home for 35 years. Mr. d'Amboise passed away just one year ago, leaving a legacy of giving children everywhere access to the joy and transformative power of the arts through NDI, the organization he founded 46 years ago.

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  • NEW YORK, May 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A street in New York City has been named in commemoration of the life and achievements of Jacques d'Amboise, legendary ballet dancer and founder of the arts education organization National Dance Institute (NDI).
  • The northwest corner of West 64th Street and Columbus Avenue in front of New York's Lincoln Center now displays the name Jacques d'Amboise Place.
  • "Jacques d'Amboise leaves behind a wonderful legacy that inspires artists to continue Manhattan's prominence as a global center of music, dance, theater, and the visual arts.
  • The Jacques d'Amboise Legacy Fund has been established to support artistic endeavors that honor his vision, creativity, and commitment to arts education.

NASA, Mission Control Veterans Dedicate Benches of Honor

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022
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To provide a lasting memorial, the granite benches were privately funded by 98 of the non-profit organization's members and installed outside the Christopher C. Kraft Jr. Mission Control Center in Houston.,

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  • To provide a lasting memorial, the granite benches were privately funded by 98 of the non-profit organization's members and installed outside the Christopher C. Kraft Jr. Mission Control Center in Houston.,
    The dedication will be at 2 p.m. Thursday outside Mission Control near the National Historic Landmark established in 1985 for its role in the Apollo 11 lunar landing.
  • Media wishing to participate must contact the Johnson newsroom at 281-483-5111 or [email protected] no later than 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 27.
  • "We're thankful to the Manned Spaceflight Operations Association for dedicating these benches in honor of our NASA flight control teams who captured the world's attention and demonstrated the power of America's vision and technology through many historic missions spanning Gemini to Shuttle," said Wyche.
  • The monuments are a tribute to all flight control teams of the Gemini, Apollo, Skylab, and Space Shuttle Programs, as well as the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project.

Andalusia Farm is America’s newest National Historic Landmark

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Thursday, February 24, 2022
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Milledgeville, Ga, Feb. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Georgia College celebrates its second National Historic Landmark (NHL)Andalusia Farm in Milledgeville, Georgiahome of American famed Author Mary Flannery OConnor, 45, a designation just announced this week by the National Park Service.

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  • Milledgeville, Ga, Feb. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Georgia College celebrates its second National Historic Landmark (NHL)Andalusia Farm in Milledgeville, Georgiahome of American famed Author Mary Flannery OConnor, 45, a designation just announced this week by the National Park Service.
  • Andalusia is open for public tours and became listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
  • After more than 12 years of preparation work, the initial step toward Andalusia becoming a National Historic Landmark took place Sept. 2, 2020, when Georgia College addressed the National Historic Landmark Advisory Committee.
  • Following the National Historic Landmarks Committees approval, the consideration of Andalusia Farm as a National Historic Landmark (NHL) went before the National Park System Advisory Board on Sept. 17, 2020, for consideration and approval.

Paris Saint-Germain Academy Chooses Lehigh Valley for its Pennsylvania Headquarters

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Monday, February 21, 2022
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LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., Feb. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Paris Saint-Germain, one of the most iconic and respected European soccer clubs in the world, today announced it has selected Lehigh Valley for its Pennsylvania Academy headquarters.

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  • LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., Feb. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Paris Saint-Germain, one of the most iconic and respected European soccer clubs in the world, today announced it has selected Lehigh Valley for its Pennsylvania Academy headquarters.
  • Paris Saint-Germain Academy Pennsylvania will form its core team in the area and plans to use its Lehigh Valley headquarters as the center to manage its future programs and locations across Eastern Pennsylvania.
  • More information on Paris Saint-Germain Academy Pennsylvania can be found on their website: psgacademypenn.com and on social media @psgacademypenn.
  • Paris Saint-Germain Academy Pennsylvania is the only Official Academy of Paris Saint-Germain in Pennsylvania.

CORCORAN LAUNCHES FIRST AFFILIATE IN GEORGIA

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Monday, February 7, 2022
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NEW YORK, Feb. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Corcoran Group, LLC today announced its continued expansion by welcoming its newest affiliate and entrance into the state of Georgia with the launch of Corcoran Austin Hill Realty, owned and led by Austin Hill and Stephanie Wilson-Evans, based in Savannah.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Corcoran Group, LLC today announced its continued expansion by welcoming its newest affiliate and entrance into the state of Georgia with the launch of Corcoran Austin Hill Realty, owned and led by Austin Hill and Stephanie Wilson-Evans, based in Savannah.
  • The announcement, made by Pamela Liebman, President and CEO of The Corcoran Group, represents another important milestone for the firm.
  • Full of vibrant history including museums, churches and monuments, Savannah boasts the largest National Historic Landmark District in the country.
  • Corcoran agents earn and keep their clients' trust with an unwavering commitment to white-glove service, expertise, and integrity.