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Guitar Center Announces Winners of the Guitar Center Lessons Crossroads Contest

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Friday, September 22, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Guitar Center, the world's largest musical instrument retailer, announces the winners of its GC Lessons Crossroads Contest, held as part of the festivities around the 2023 Crossroads Guitar Festival. Earlier this summer, GC Lessons students nationwide submitted videos showcasing their skills, which were judged by a diverse panel of Guitar Center employees. Two grand prize winners were selected – Daniel Castillo of Miami, FL, and Max French of Lancaster, PA – from a pool of video submissions. The contest was open to all Guitar Center Lessons students who were at least 16 years-old and currently learning guitar at any of the 300 plus lessons locations across the country.

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  • The contest was open to all Guitar Center Lessons students who were at least 16 years-old and currently learning guitar at any of the 300 plus lessons locations across the country.
  • Daniel Castillo is a guitar student at the South Miami Guitar Center store, currently working with instructor Alex Escandon.
  • More about the Guitar Center Village:
    The Guitar Center Village will host nearly two dozen guitar and gear manufacturers.
  • For more information and videos featuring the 2023 Crossroads Guitar Festival's 25th Anniversary Guitar Collection, please visit https://www.guitarcenter.com/Crossroads.gc .

The Melanoma Research Foundation to Host the 2023 LA Miles for Melanoma 5K!

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is thrilled to announce the next event in its annual Miles for Melanoma nationwide 5K program, bringing together local melanoma patients, care partners and survivors. This year we will be hosting our annual L.A. event on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at Griffith Park at 7:30am PT. The 5k walk/race will bring together the Los Angeles-area melanoma community with a goal of raising $70,000 in support of critical melanoma research.

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  • The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is thrilled to announce the next event in its annual Miles for Melanoma nationwide 5K program, bringing together local melanoma patients, care partners and survivors.
  • The 5k walk/race will bring together the Los Angeles-area melanoma community with a goal of raising $70,000 in support of critical melanoma research.
  • LOS ANGELES, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is thrilled to announce the next event in its annual Miles for Melanoma nationwide 5K program, bringing together local melanoma patients, care partners and survivors.
  • Miles for Melanoma 5K event here by Wednesday, October 4th, 2023, at 11:59PM PT.

FONTAINEBLEAU LAS VEGAS REVOLUTIONIZES THE CITY'S CULINARY LANDSCAPE WITH WORLD-CLASS DINING AND BAR COLLECTION

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fontainebleau Las Vegas, the globally anticipated luxury resort and casino brought to life by Fontainebleau Development, is set to reshape the culinary landscape of the Strip. Opening its doors on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, pending regulatory approvals, the resort will debut with a world-class collection of 36 first-to-market restaurants and bars, continuing throughout 2024. Following the footsteps of Fontainebleau Miami Beach, a decades-long leader and trendsetter in luxury hospitality, Fontainebleau Las Vegas will exceed expectations once more, bringing acclaimed chefs and restaurateurs, including Chef Gabriela Cámara, Restaurateur David Grutman, Restaurateur David Rodolitz, Restaurateur Alan Yau, Chef Evan Funke, and Chef Josh Capon among others, to the resort alongside several Fontainebleau-original concepts.

Key Points: 
  • LAS VEGAS, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fontainebleau Las Vegas , the globally anticipated luxury resort and casino brought to life by Fontainebleau Development, is set to reshape the culinary landscape of the Strip.
  • Don's Prime: A Fontainebleau Las Vegas original, this stylish, softly lit steakhouse will evoke mid-century glamour.
  • The Tavern: Adjacent to the casino floor, The Tavern is an energetic and upscale bar and restaurant paired with the Fontainebleau Las Vegas sportsbook.
  • Fontainebleau Las Vegas resides on nearly 25 acres adjacent to the Las Vegas Convention Center District on the Las Vegas Strip.

LATV Honors American Latino Culture by Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

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Monday, September 18, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month which began on September 15th, LATV (www.latv.com), the leading English-speaking Gen Z and Millennial Latino entertainment network in the nation and the second-largest U.S Hispanic focused digital network, announced a full slate of specials to air throughout the month.

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  • "Our vision at LATV has always been to ensure that all young American Latinos genuinely feel represented and 'seen' in the media," says Andres Palencia, CEO of LATV.
  • "We did this at LATV by telling a more positive and authentic story about our community from the actual experiences and voices of American Latinos", says Bruno Seros-Ulloa, President of LATV.
  • Andres and I couldn't be more proud of this year's awe-inspiring Hispanic Heritage Month culture and talent!"
  • In this Hispanic Heritage Month special, the hosts of "Get it Girl" discuss the different terms that refer to their community (Latino/a, Latine, Latinx, Hispanic).

Santa Clara University Embarks on a Five-Year Partnership with The Posse Foundation to Recruit 50 Scholars

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Monday, September 11, 2023

“The partnership with The Posse Foundation is an important part of our mission-based commitment to facilitating greater social mobility in our world,” said President Julie Sullivan.

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  • “The partnership with The Posse Foundation is an important part of our mission-based commitment to facilitating greater social mobility in our world,” said President Julie Sullivan.
  • Santa Clara University is the first Jesuit university to become a Posse partner and one of only three universities in California, joining Pomona College and Pepperdine University.
  • “I am thrilled to welcome Santa Clara University, whose vision to educate citizens and leaders of competence, conscience, and compassion, so closely aligns with the Posse mission, as our latest university partner,” said Deborah Bial, president and founder of The Posse Foundation.
  • As part of the partnership, Posse also provides yearly mentorship training for staff leaders and for a Santa Clara faculty member who will meet frequently with the Posse Scholars on campus, both as a group and individually.

Music Superstar YOSHIKI Will Become First Japanese Artist to be Immortalized in Cement at the World-Famous TCL Chinese Theatre Hollywood

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Monday, September 11, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The iconic and beloved Japanese superstar YOSHIKI will leave his mark in a festive imprint ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theatre Hollywood.

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  • YOSHIKI was named "one of the most influential musicians and composers in Japanese history" by Consequence and is described by Billboard Magazine as "a musical innovator".
  • YOSHIKI has sold over 30 million albums and singles and has sold out the 55,000-seat Tokyo Dome a record-breaking 18 times with his band X Japan.
  • He has performed at the world's greatest stages including Madison Square Garden, Wembley Arena, Coachella Music Festival, and Carnegie Hall.
  • This tour will be the first time a Japanese artist has headlined all these historic venues.

Avelo Airlines Flies its First One Million Customers at its Los Angeles / Burbank Base

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Friday, September 1, 2023

This week, Avelo also surpassed carrying three million Customers systemwide since the airline's debut.

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  • This week, Avelo also surpassed carrying three million Customers systemwide since the airline's debut.
  • Avelo Airlines CEO and Founder Andrew Levy said, "From the start, Avelo has been on a mission to Inspire Travel by making flying affordable and easy so that our Customers can travel more.
  • I appreciate our L.A. Customers for choosing Avelo and our BUR-based Crewmembers for making Avelo the easy way to 13 popular nonstop destinations."
  • In addition to offering Customers everyday low fares on every route, Avelo Customers can always change or cancel their itineraries with no extra fees.

LA's Punk Rock Origins Explored in New Season for PBS SoCal/KCET Original Arts and Culture Series ARTBOUND Premiering October 4

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PBS SoCal and KCET, Southern California's flagship PBS stations, announced today the return of the original Emmy® award-winning arts and culture series ARTBOUND, as well as a host of options to join in-person for local screenings and for viewers (or interested parties) to host their own screening events. The fourteenth season of the one-hour documentary series kicks off with an examination of two Chinatown restaurants that became the implausible heart of L.A.'s burgeoning punk scene in the 1970s. The additional five episodes of ARTBOUND from the new season include a look at the murals of David Alfaro Siqueiros, the impact of publisher Angel City Press, the influence of Asian American theatre company East West Players, the birth of the LA Rebellion cinematic movement from UCLA's School of Theater, Film and Television as well as an exploration of the day to day life of artists-in-residence Céline Brunko, Christine Lee and Carol Zou. The new season of ARTBOUND will premiere with the documentary "Chinatown Punk Wars" on Wed., Oct. 4 at 9 p.m. PT on KCET and Fri., Oct. 6 at 8 p.m. on PBS SoCal. Following the broadcast, each episode will stream on the free PBS app. Members of PBS SoCal and KCET will get early access to stream all six episodes on PBS Passport starting Oct. 4.

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  • The new season of ARTBOUND will premiere with the documentary "Chinatown Punk Wars" on Wed., Oct. 4 at 9 p.m. PT on KCET and Fri., Oct. 6 at 8 p.m. on PBS SoCal.
  • Members of PBS SoCal and KCET will get early access to stream all six episodes on PBS Passport starting Oct. 4.
  • Episodes from this season of ARTBOUND as well as other popular, locally-produced content from KCET and PBS SoCal will be available soon.
  • The full lineup and descriptions of the 14th season of ARTBOUND are listed below as are details for upcoming in-person screening events with LAist.

Japan House Announces L.A. Premiere of “Edo Avant Garde”

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles proudly presents the Los Angeles premiere of the documentary “Edo Avant Garde” on Wednesday, September 20 at 6:00PM at the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles proudly presents the Los Angeles premiere of the documentary “Edo Avant Garde” on Wednesday, September 20 at 6:00PM at the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres.
  • “I am thrilled and honored to have the Los Angeles premiere of my new film “Edo Avant Garde” hosted by JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles,” said Hoaglund.
  • Simultaneously dynamic and mesmerizing, at its heart “Edo Avant Garde” offers a unique opportunity to look closely and see differently.
  • Location: TCL Chinese 6 Theatres (Level 3, Ovation Hollywood)
    Location: JAPAN HOUSE Salon (Level 5, Ovation Hollywood)
    For more information, visit the JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles website and social channels: Facebook , Instagram , Twitter , YouTube and LinkedIn .

Guitar Center Partners with Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana and Leading Guitar Manufacturers on New Crossroads Guitar Festival's 25th Anniversary Guitar Collection

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Friday, August 25, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Guitar Center, the world's largest musical instrument retailer, in partnership with Eric Clapton, today announces the launch of the Crossroads Guitar Festival's 25th Anniversary Guitar Collection. This collection includes six limited-edition meticulously crafted recreations and signature guitars – several from Clapton's career and one from fellow guitarist Carlos Santana, along with some all-new signature models. These guitars will be sold in North America exclusively at Guitar Center locations and online via GuitarCenter.com beginning August 24.

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  • "On the occasion of the 2023 Crossroads Guitar Festival, Guitar Center is proud to once again show our support for Eric Clapton, the festival and his Crossroads Centre Antigua," said Michael Doyle, General Manager, Guitars, at Guitar Center.
  • The 2023 Crossroads Collection is the result of a unique and significant history between Guitar Center and Clapton and continues in the spirit of the first Eric Clapton Crossroads Guitar, originally offered in 2005.
  • "On the occasion of the 2023 Crossroads Guitar Festival, Guitar Center is proud to once again show our support for Eric Clapton, the festival and his Crossroads Centre Antigua," said Michael Doyle, General Manager, Guitars, at Guitar Center.
  • For more information and videos featuring the 2023 Crossroads Guitar Festival's 25th Anniversary Guitar Collection, please visit https://www.guitarcenter.com/Crossroads.gc .