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One Step Closer to Broadway, Buddy Drew ? The Musical Begins Rehearsals This Week

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Washington D.C. (PRWEB) November 17, 2011

maXam Production Group (http://www.maxamgroup.org) proudly announces the first step toward bringing Buddy Drew – The Musical to life February 24 & 25 at the Soundry in Vienna, Va (soundry.net). Rehearsals began this week with the first read-through, and excitement is high for the debut of this one-of-a-kind story. It?s not every day you see a black Jewish kid from Harlem turn into a Broadway musical, but that?s exactly what Buddy Drew ? The Musical is.

Tickets for this limited-seating affair are available now. Those that are lucky enough to be in attendance will have the opportunity to provide feedback after each performance with an open ended Q & A session with the cast and crew. To reserve your spot email tickets(at)buddydrew(dot)com.

Based on the real life story of Drew Brown III, Buddy Drew ? The Musical is a coming-of-age tale about a black kid from Harlem raised by his white, Jewish grandparents in Brighton Beach right smack dab in the middle of the prize fight known as the Civil Rights Movement. His black father, Bundini Brown, a street hustler from Harlem and also the corner man for the heavyweight champion of the world Muhammad Ali, married Rhoda Palestine, a nice Jewish girl from Brooklyn who reveled in the sights and sounds of the Harlem nightlife that Bundini reigned over. Together they made history and Drew Brown III.

Growing up with a life as shaky as a yarmulke on an Afro, Buddy Drew must contend with an absentee father who spent the better part of his life fostering the career, affection and respect of his ?other? son, Muhammad Ali. Buddy Drew finds himself sparing with the world?s greatest boxer for the love of Bundini. Like many father/son, love/hate relationships, Buddy Drew searches for his own identity and when he is finally able to forgive, though he can never forget, he fulfills his destiny prophesied at his own Bar Mitzvah speech and himself

becomes a Real Drew. And today he is a man.

Buddy Drew ? The Musical features a rock score by DC based composer Adam B. Levowitz (http://www.adamlevowitz.com) and book filled with wit and charm by Houston based playwright Ashley Whitrock. This modern day Gilbert and Sullivan, without the infamous hate/hate relationship of the 19th century, are good friends who have collaborated on a variety of projects to include ?Here?s Looking At You, Kid?, a not-yet-produced musicalization of the classic film Casablanca. And yes, the two dared to replace ?As Time Goes By? with their own modern day classic with the title song.

This is not a Jewish musical like Fiddler on the Roof, or a black musical like The Wiz, but an American musical because as Buddy Drew will tell you: “I am not an African American! I am not an African American! I am not an African American! I am an American who happens to be black and Jewish and I keep Kosher and I eat pork rinds.”

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More Stories Of Love Press Releases

Pop Art Miami is Featuring a Collection of Britto Mini-Figurines this Holiday Season

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Miami, FL (PRWEB) November 23, 2011

Pop Art Miami, Britto?s leading online retailer is now selling a collection of twelve mini-figurines by Romero Britto. Since 2008 when Britto first launched his gift collection he has become widely known for his house d

Shmoop Recommends 10 Books to Keep You Warm This Holiday Season

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Mountain View, CA (PRWEB) December 12, 2011

There?s nothing (that?s legal) better than snuggling by the fire on a cold, blustery winter night with a good book or book-like reading apparatus. Or, if the reader lives in Southern California, snuggling on a beach volleyball court by a smog-contributing campfire suffices. Either way, the below selections should warm the proverbial soul and put everyone in the holiday spirit. Not all of these tomes may be what a reader would consider traditional holiday stories, but allow us to make our case:

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Seniors Face Tough Times this Holiday Season; Home Instead Senior Care Network Offers 10 Money-Saving Tips

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Omaha, NE (PRWEB) December 15, 2011

Even though Congress increased the debt ceiling earlier this year, allowing older adults to get Social Security checks on time, seniors face financial challenges that could contribute to a bleak holiday.

In 2011, for the second consecutive year, seniors received no Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA), according to the Annual Survey of Senior Costs from The Senior Citizens League (TSCL), a senior advocacy organization. What?s more, seniors can expect to receive only a very small COLA next year, TSCL reported. Unfortunately, a downward trend is continuing for older adults. Since 2000, the COLA has increased just 31 percent, while typical senior expenses have jumped 73 percent, more than twice as fast, according to the survey.

?Cuts of essential items such as food and medication should be of immediate concern to seniors? families,? said President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) Jeff Huber of Home Instead, Inc., franchisor of the Home Instead Senior Care

SAY IT WITH A BOOK THIS VALENTINE’S DAY

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(PRWEB) February 2, 2001

ONLY A FOOL’S GAME by Irene Fevens

Editions Odyssey April 2000; $ 9.99. paperback 254pp; ISBN 0-9686720-1-9

Irene Fevens explores the game of love in her second novel, ONLY A FOOL’S GAME (Editions Odyssey) released October 2, 2000. Set in Canada’s picturesque Atlantic provinces, ONLY A FOOL’S GAME is the story of a young couple who discover that doubt, fear and deception are not the best ingredients for a budding relationship.

A contemporary romance, ONLY A FOOL’S GAME is the touching tale of Terry Hart, a Physical Education teacher living in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and Mitchell Holding, an officer in the Canadian Armed Forces.

Terry has firmly closed the book on love, and is content to spend her days surrounded by family and friends. She isn’t looking for romance, and she certainly isn’t interested in the Navy officer who literally runs into her and knocks her down in Point Pleasant Park.

Mitchell Holding doesn’t realize that the innocent act of bumping into Terry in the park, is about to change his life forever. In the months that follow, he discovers that his own idealistic nature, and his obsession with truthfulness, will cause him havoc in the fool’s game of love.

ONLY A FOOL’S GAME will touch the hearts of romance readers of all ages. Irene Fevens likes to add an unexpected twist to her stories, and ONLY A FOOL’S GAME is no exception.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: ONLY A FOOL’S GAME is Irene Fevens’ second novel. NEW TIME NEW PLACE (Editions Odyssey, $ 9.99 paperback) is a story about Christine Benjamin, a young woman who gets caught up in her own game when she falls in love with Adrian Manning, the man she wants to destroy. Irene Fevens lives in the Saguenay region of Quebec with her husband and two daughters. In addition to writing, she teaches at a local community college.

Both books can be ordered directly from the publisher or from the Chapters and Amazon Web sites. You can also ask for them at your favourite bookstore.

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For more information,

Please contact Bruno Tremblay

Editions Odyssey

6084 Blvd. Talbot, Laterriere, QC. G7N 1W1

Tel/FAX:( 418)678-1544

editions.odyssey@videotron.ca



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Country Music Artist Turns to Inspirational Music this Christmas. Jim Sheldon is Reaching People this Christmas with a Positive Message with his Latest Hit “I Belong”

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Nashville, TN (PRWEB) December 23, 2011

Inspirational Country star Jim Sheldon is hitting the road with new single ?I Belong to Jesus,? as part of Putting God First Ministries, with a groundbreaking music video.

The video and song show a deep side to Sheldon. Set in the working studio and a beautiful open field at daybreak, Sheldon?s love for God and music are intertwined; a reflection of his heart.

?It’s time to tell

Love Yourself this Valentines Day in a Naturally Better Way with New All-Natural Body Products

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JACKSONVILLE, FL (PRWEB) January 21, 2004

According to a story run by CBS News last spring, Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York found more than 91 industrial compounds, pollutants and other synthetic chemicals in the bodily fluids of their volunteers. Some were known to be cancer causing, while others were banned or untested. The source of these chemicals was often traced back to beauty products. Like many people, Andrea Kane, a stay-at-home mom, was concerned with this news. After losing patches of hair to a chemical hair relaxer and suffering from cysts and boils under her arms from the aluminum in deodorants, she decided to create a line of products that would be naturally better for her body. She named the line Marley’s Own, after her daughter.

“I was tired of trying to figure out what ingredients were on labels,” Kane said. “Our skin is our largest organ. We’re always being told what to put in our bodies, but what about what we put on them? So, I did some research, experimented with recipes I found in a health book and tested them on my family. We loved them and quickly realized other people would as well.”

Kane began selling Marley’s Own on Ebay. Response was steady and with the encouragement of family and friends and repeat customers, she decided to make it a full-time business. The product line includes Mango Mix Body Butter, Organic Face Scrub, Gardenia Gardens Bath Salts and Mango Shea Hair Crème and more. Though natural products can be expensive compared to mass-produced products, customers of Marley’s Own say the results far outweigh the cost

“I had awful dry, rough feet,” said Sherry Askins, a customer in New Jersey. “I tried the body butter and was hooked. I don’t make a lot of money and wouldn’t normally spend more than three dollars on lotion, but if you had seen my feet before I used this and looked at them now, you’d find the money to buy it too.”

With six products in this all-natural line, Marley’s Own has no synthetic chemicals or additives, which makes the shelf life three to six months. Customer Terry Liles says the expiration date isn’t a problem.

“I use it everyday, in the morning and before I go to bed,” Liles said. “I put it on after my bath and my skin has never felt so soft. Marley’s Own has become a permanent fixture on my beauty table.”

Kane hopes to add gift baskets and other products such as shampoos, conditioners and face toners to her natural line of products. If you’d like to discover Marley’s Own for yourself, visit http://www.marleysown.com or call (904) 382-3094.

AbleKane Enterprises

P.O. Box 16128

Jacksonville, Fl 32245

Contact: Andrea Kane (904) 382-3094

andrea@marleysown.com

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Plano Startup Offers a “Novel” Idea This Valentine’s

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Plano, TX (PRWEB) February 8, 2004 -

– “Put yourself in the story” has a different meaning this Valentine’s. Your Name Gifts offers a selection of five romantic classics, each can be customized with you and your love as the hero and heroine, while your friends and family members take on the roles of minor characters. The new product line can be ordered through the company’s website (http://www.yournamegifts.com) starting February 6th.

The selection is tailored for both young and mature audiences. It includes William Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet with an alternate, happy ending; Jane Austen’s Northanger Abbey; Jeffery Farnol’s My Lady Caprice; and D.H. Lawrence’s Lady Chatterley’s Lover. Pricing is between $ 28.96 and $ 30.96, depending on the novel or play you select. The cover features the love birds’ names and can be printed with a custom graphic or photo for an extra ten dollars.

New technology and price cuts have allowed single book-on-demand printing to become an affordable reality. Your Name Gifts plans to supplement their product line later this year with, among others, a highly customized graduation album that will be available well before May.

Visit http://www.yournamegifts.com for further information, or contact Alec Solway at 214-289-1813.