martedì 27 ottobre 2009

Trionfo in Giappone dell'Aida prodotta dallo Sferisterio Opera Festival di Macerata con la regia di Gasparon


Trionfo in Giappone dell’Aida prodotta dallo Sferisterio Opera Festival di Macerata nel 2006 con la regia le scene e i costumi di Massimo Gasparon, in programma nel più prestigioso teatro giapponese, il Bunka Kaikan di Tokyo, da mercoledì 28 ottobre. La tournée iniziata il 23 ottobre scorso tocca 15 città giapponesi con 18 recite in 15 città diverse.


La sera del 28 ottobre a Tokyo andrà in scena la quinta recita della tournèe dell’Opera di Stato di Praga e dell’allestimento di Aida dello Sferisterio Opera Festival 2006, regia scene e costumi di Massimo Gasparon. Dopo avere debuttato in Giappone il 23 ottobre scorso, saranno date 4 recite nello storico teatro Bunka Kaikan di Tokyo, il più prestigioso teatro d’opera giapponese che ha visto esibirsi tutti i grandi nomi della lirica mondiale. La tournée iniziata il 23 ottobre scorso tocca 15 città giapponesi con 18 recite: Tokyo, Fuchu, Omyia, Yokosuka, Musashino, Toyama, Ina, Sasebo, Nagoya, Osaka, Kobe, Mito, Obihiro, Sapporo e Nerima.
Il cast di Aida comprende Michelle Crider, Mario Malagnini e Jolana Fogasova oltre al coro, al corpo di ballo ed all’orchestra dell’opera di Praga. La direzione è affidata ad una emergente ma già famosa direttrice d’orchestra giapponese, Tanomi Nishimoto.
Verranno date altre 13 recite in tutto il Giappone, con un grande seguito di critica e di pubblico. Registrato già il tutto esaurito nelle quattro recite precedenti, si prospetta un grande evento, alla stregua della recente tournée del Teatro alla Scala proprio con il titolo di Aida.
Sono stati tributati allo spettacolo più di venti minuti di applausi in ogni recita e lo spettacolo di Macerata, approntato per l’occasione in una forma più snella pur conservando tutte le caratteristiche della versione originale, ha incuriosito ed interessato il pubblico e la critica giapponese, poiché è stato integralmente tradotto anche il saggio sulla concezione iniziatica dello spettacolo, decisamente una novità per il panorama lirico giapponese.
Tra gli altri artisti impegnati (più di 3 cast diversi) nella tournèe figurano anche Dimitra Theodossiou, che ha appena debuttato il ruolo a Firenze e che si prospetta come una della prossime grandi interpreti del ruolo di Aida, e Anda Louise Bogza, soprano che ha cantato Tosca all’Arena di Verona nel 2009 e già con Zubin Metha al Maggio Musicale Fiorentino.
Dopo Turandot, Aida e Tosca in Corea, la presenza dello Sferisterio Opera Festival in Oriente comincia la sua avventura giapponese e certamente sarà l’inizio di prospettive entusiasmanti, sulla scia di Padre Matteo Ricci cui sarà dedicata la Stagione 2010 dello Sferisterio, e che avrà un’anteprima a partire da giovedì 29 ottobre con una mostra dedicata al gesuita maceratese, nel Braccio di Carlo Magno in Vaticano a Roma, allestita da Pier Luigi Pizzi.



Ufficio stampa Sferisterio Opera Festival – Macerata
Tel +39 0733. 233500 Fax +39 0733235968
Anna Dalponte Tel. +39 346.8433211 – 346.0620710
Simona Marini Tel. +39 348.4915993 – 328.9225986
ufficiostampa@sferisterio.it - http://www.sferisterio.it/

New York's Lingerie Football League Set to Debut Friday Night

New York's Lingerie Football League Set to Debut Friday Night

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Oct. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- One of POP culture and sports' biggest stories of 2009 has been the debut of the Lingerie Football League (or 'LFL'). The New York Majesty is part of a (10) team league featuring some of America's most beautiful and athletic women playing 7-on-7 tackle football on Friday nights at major arenas and stadiums as part of LFL, Friday Night Football.

The New York Majesty will make their debut this Friday night at Sovereign Center in Reading, PA against the No. 2 ranked Philadelphia Passion.

In anticipation of the big game, both teams will host a Media Day on Wednesday, Oct. 28th at Sovereign Center. It would serve as a great opportunity to meet with the stars of both teams in uniform to discuss Friday nights and get some great still and b-roll.

We can provide stills or video highlights from previous LFL, Friday Night Football action.

Official League Website - www.LFLUS.com

New York Majesty Website - www.MyNewYorkMajesty.com

Philadelphia Passion Website - www.MyPhillyPassion.com



MEDIA DAY
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2009
SOVEREIGN CENTER
700 Penn Street
Reading, PA 19602
Media Check-In - 10:30AM
Media Day - 11:00AM / 12:00PM

GAME NIGHT
PHILADELPHIA PASSION AT NEW YORK MAJESTY
SOVEREIGN CENTER
700 Penn Street
Reading, PA 19602
Media Check-In - 8:00PM
Kickoff - 9:00PM

Contact: Megan Smith, +1-215-410-9879, megan@brownstonepr.com




Source: Lingerie Football League


CONTACT: Megan Smith, +1-215-410-9879, megan@brownstonepr.com, for Lingerie Football League

Web Site: http://www.lflus.com/
http://www.mynewyorkmajesty.com/
http://www.myphillypassion.com/

New Book About Cleveland Sports Misery Now Available as World Series Begins with Cliff Lee Facing C.C. Sabathia

New Book About Cleveland Sports Misery Now Available as World Series Begins with Cliff Lee Facing C.C. Sabathia

Nerd Nite Host Matt Wasowski Pens Collection of Personal Essays Chronicling How One's Life Can Be Completely Influenced by Sports, Particularly Cleveland Sports

BROOKLYN, N.Y., Oct. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- As Cleveland sports fans sulk after another loss by the Browns and brace themselves to watch former Indians C.C. Sabathia and Cliff Lee face each other in Game One of the World Series, one such fan has written a book describing Cleveland's frustrations. "It's Okay to Like Sports: How Women, Artists, and Intellectuals Can Find Cultural Value in Athletics," by Matt Wasowski, released this summer, is a collection of introspective, poignant, and humorous personal essays that closely examine how nearly every aspect of his everyday life is affected by his love of Cleveland sports.

"Wasowski is a passionate fan who readily and charmingly conveys the pleasures and pitfalls of sports addiction!" says Jonathan Ames, author of "The Double Life is Twice as Good."

Wasowski, 34, is the host of critically acclaimed Nerd Nite presentation series in New York. After growing up in sports-crazed Cleveland, Wasowski now lives in Brooklyn and wrote this book as a response to what he sees as the predominantly negative connotation that sports has in many of New York's social and cultural circles.

From how he converses with friends, thinks about parenthood, or monitors his personal finances, Wasowski reveals his deepest insecurities and darkest secrets while never losing sight of the fact that Cleveland sports have contributed significantly to his entire being -- even giving him a loser's mentality.

For example, in his essay, "Mind Games," Wasowski writes, "Being a displaced Clevelander for the last 15 years has granted me a perspective about my hometown I was never able to possess while living there. Now I know that while growing up I was immersed in a city that suffers from a loser's mentality -- I was just too close to the people and the city to realize it at the time. I still love Cleveland, I loved growing up there, I love visiting there, and I can't imagine life without Northeast Ohio. However, though I'm now a transplanted New Yorker, I too suffer from a loser's mentality, and I can't help but attribute it to my homeland."

Now that the Phillies and Yankees will trot out former Cleveland Cy Young award winners, Wasowski's frustration -- like that of his Cleveland peers -- only grows. While Red Sox fans bemoaned that their team hadn't won a World Series since 1918, their Celtics and Patriots won multiple championships. And as Cubs fans whine about no celebrations since 1908, they still witnessed numerous glories of Chicago's mighty Bulls and Bears. Yet Cleveland fans haven't celebrated a championship in any major sport since 1964.

The book is currently available in paperback and for the Kindle at amazon.com and will be available shortly at bn.com.

Press Contact:
Matt Wasowski
Nerd Nite Enterprises, Inc.
nyc@nerdnite.com
646.425.8781



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Source: Nerd Nite Enterprises, Inc.


CONTACT: Matt Wasowski of Nerd Nite Enterprises, Inc., +1-646-425-8781, nyc@nerdnite.com

Golf Shop Live! Offers Tee Times Through GolfSwitch

Golf Shop Live! Offers Tee Times Through GolfSwitch

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., Oct. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Golf Shop Live! announces it has added the ability for its web visitors to book tee times through the GolfSwitch network of courses. GolfSwitch is the most advanced tee time search and booking site out there. It's fast and secure -- and because you're booking online, you'll have 24/7, real-time access to the best golf discounts and without any booking fees!

"We're pleased Golf Shop Live! ( http://www.golfshoplive.com/ ) has selected GolfHub as their trusted provider of on-line Tee Times," said Gary Larcus, Director of Business Development for GolfSwitch. GolfSwitch had a new vision for the golf industry -- a global golf network that eliminates software conflicts and increases tee time yields for golf courses. CompEdgeMedia operates Golf Shop Live! "We wait to find the right provider with a high level of service our customers have come to expect," indicated Greg Parks, VP for Competitive Edge Media Management, Inc. ( http://www.compedgemedia.com/ ).

"Now golfers can easily book tee times for courses in the USA or global destinations around the world, and it's easy as 1-2-3. CompEdgeMedia offers the most complete menu of services from Advertising & Marketing, right through to the retail shelf with everything in-between," said Jeff Fischer, Chief Executive Officer, Competitive Edge.

For more information on GolfSwitch, Inc., and its GolfHub Community, please contact Gary Larcus at glarcus@golfswitch.com or call (480) 429-7293. To learn more about Competitive Edge's media and marketing services, please contact Greg Parks at greg@compedgemedia.com or call (805) 788-0685 x102.

This release was issued through eReleases(TM). For more information, visit http://www.ereleases.com/.




Source: Competitive Edge Media Management, Inc.


CONTACT: Greg Parks of Competitive Edge Media Management, Inc.,
+1-805-788-0685, Ext. 102, greg@compedgemedia.com; or Gary Larcus of
GolfSwitch, Inc., +1-480-429-7293, glarcus@golfswitch.com

Web Site: http://www.compedgemedia.com/

Pebble Beach Resorts Voted Among World's Best by Conde Nast Traveler Readers

Pebble Beach Resorts Voted Among World's Best by Conde Nast Traveler Readers

The Inn at Spanish Bay, The Lodge at Pebble Beach and Casa Palmero Receive Highest Ratings in 2009 Readers' Choice Awards

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif., Oct. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- The world's most seasoned travelers have ranked all three Pebble Beach properties among the very best in the world, according to Conde Nast Traveler in its November 2009 Readers' Choice Awards. Readers ranked The Inn at Spanish Bay No. 2 and The Lodge at Pebble Beach No. 4 among the world's best "Mainland U.S. Large Resorts," and Casa Palmero No. 2 among the world's best "Mainland U.S. Small Resorts." Since 1996, the readers of Conde Nast Traveler have ranked The Inn at Spanish Bay in the top 10 for U.S. resorts a total of 13 times, more than any other resort. The Lodge at Pebble Beach has received a top 10 award 8 times.

"This is an exceptional time for Pebble Beach Resorts," said Bill Perocchi, CEO, Pebble Beach Company. "We are excited to be hosting our 5th U.S. Open Championship in June 2010. We've recently completed renovations to Pebble Beach Golf Links that strengthen the golf course in preparation for the upcoming Open championship. Now, for the first year, our three resort hotels have been ranked in the top 4 in their respective categories by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler," continued Mr. Perocchi. "None of this would have been possible without the commitment and hard work of our employees. They are the ones who really make this happen."

Conde Nast Traveler's "World's Best" award is the latest in a series of accolades Pebble Beach Resorts has earned including "Best Golf Resort in North America" by Golf Digest magazine in 2009. Pebble Beach Golf Links is also ranked No. 1 on Golf Digest's 2009 list of "America's 100 Greatest Public Courses," and Pebble Beach Company recently received Golf Digest's inaugural Green Star Award recognizing America's best environmentally-friendly resorts.

More than 32,000 readers of Conde Nast Traveler participated in the 2009 Readers' Choice annual survey. More than 1,000 travel experiences were rated and ranked, headlined by the Top 100. This 22nd Annual Readers' Choice Awards is a celebration for all the destinations, lodgings and modes of transportation that exceed travelers' expectations, as well as a credit to the worldly Conde Nast Traveler readers.

Pebble Beach Resorts, host of the 2010 U.S. Open in June, is pleased to offer once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for golf enthusiasts and luxury travelers to play the famed Pebble Beach Golf Links in championship-ready conditions and to enjoy our other world class resort offerings. Learn more online at PebbleBeach.com, and then let our reservation agents create a memorable vacation for you by calling 800-654-9300.

About Pebble Beach Company

Pebble Beach Company, headquartered in Pebble Beach, Calif., owns and operates the world-famous Pebble Beach Resorts, including The Lodge at Pebble Beach, The Inn at Spanish Bay and Casa Palmero. The company also operates four renowned golf courses: Pebble Beach Golf Links, Spyglass Hill Golf Course, The Links at Spanish Bay and Del Monte Golf Course. Its other famed properties include the scenic 17-Mile Drive and The Spa at Pebble Beach, and it annually hosts premier events such as the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, the Callaway Golf Pebble Beach Invitational and the Walmart First Tee Open at Pebble Beach. Site of the 2010 U.S. Open, Pebble Beach Golf Links has hosted four U.S. Opens, four U.S. Amateurs, one PGA Championship, and numerous other tournaments.




Source: Pebble Beach Company


CONTACT: Aven Wright-McIntosh, Public Relations Manager of Pebble Beach Resorts, +1-831-625-8557, fax, +1-831-625-8592, wrightma@pebblebeach.com

Web Site: http://www.pebblebeach.com/

domenica 25 ottobre 2009

London Calling: Virgin Atlantic Selected as Charter Airline for Tampa Bay Buccaneers & New England Patriots for 2009 NFL Pepsi Max International

London Calling: Virgin Atlantic Selected as Charter Airline for Tampa Bay Buccaneers & New England Patriots for 2009 NFL Pepsi Max International Series

SOUTH NORWALK, Conn., Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Virgin Atlantic Airways, one of the world's leading long-haul airlines, today announced it is the charter airline for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New England Patriots, who will play in the NFL Pepsi Max International Series game at London's Wembley Stadium on Sunday, October 25.

(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20091023/NY96807-a )
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20091023/NY96807-b )



Both teams will be traveling onboard a Virgin Atlantic Boeing 747-400 aircraft to London Heathrow. The New England Patriots departed on Thursday, Oct. 22 from Boston Logan Airport and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers departed early on Friday, Oct. 23 from Tampa International Airport. Both teams are set to return to the U.S. on Monday, Oct. 26 following the game.

Joining the teams onboard the Virgin Atlantic flights are coaches, team support staff, and corporate sponsors. Each aircraft has been specially managed to accommodate the teams' needs, ensuring maximum space and comfort throughout each of Virgin Atlantic's cabins. From Upper Class to Economy, the players, coaches and guests will also enjoy specialized menus, 300+ hours of in-flight entertainment programming as well as the airline's legendary service.

Chris Rossi, Senior VP of North America at Virgin Atlantic, said: "We are honored to be flying these two championship organizations to London for what will be a memorable experience for the players, coaches and fans on both sides of the pond. Hosting this game in London is also a great opportunity for us to remind consumers that there's never been a better time to go to London especially for fans looking to catch their favorite team. Getting there on Virgin Atlantic and experiencing our great service, entertainment, comfort and incredible value for money ensure that every traveler will have an unforgettable journey."

"We are excited to be traveling overseas to participate in the International Series in what is certainly one of our season's highlights," said Tampa Bay Buccaneers Vice President of Business Administration Brian Ford. "We always look forward to connecting with our extended fan base in opposing NFL cities and now through the services of Virgin Atlantic, we will be afforded the unique opportunity to unite with our extensive fan base throughout the United Kingdom for the first time. The entire team and extended party will certainly benefit from Virgin Atlantic's exceptional service allowing us to prepare for the game on Sunday."

"We are proud to be selected by the NFL to be highlighted in this year's International Series in London," said New England Patriots Chief Administrative Officer Jim Hausmann.

"We know that we have a lot of passionate Patriots fans in England and many more from New England who will be traveling across the pond for this game. For our players, playing on the hallowed grounds of Wembley Stadium, staying in London and traveling overseas on a Virgin Atlantic 747 will be among the many memorable experiences that will last a lifetime."

Virgin Atlantic flies to London and beyond and is celebrating its 25th birthday this year.

For further information please contact the Virgin Atlantic Press Office at

(203) 750-2570 or visit www.virginatlantic.com.

mercoledì 21 ottobre 2009

BLACKBERRY(R) STORM2(TM) AVAILABLE FIRST THROUGH V

NEWBURY, England, October 20 /PRNewswire/ -- - Second Generation Smartphone Features a Range of New Enhancements Including SurePress(TM) Technology and Wi-Fi The highly-anticipated BlackBerry Storm2 can now be pre-ordered online on Vodafone UK and customers ordering it today will receive their new smartphone from 26th October. Available first in the UK through Vodafone, the BlackBerry Storm2 (http://shop.vodafone.co.uk/shop/mobile-phone/blackberry-storm2) is available for free on pay monthly price plans from GBP35 with 600 minutes, unlimited texts, unlimited BlackBerry Internet Service, unlimited Vodafone Mobile Internet and broadband on a 24 month contract. Customers who want to be the first in the UK to have a BlackBerry Storm2 smartphone can pre-order today at http://shop.vodafone.co.uk/shop/mobile-phone/blackberry-storm2. The second generation of RIM's innovative and award-winning smartphone significantly improves the BlackBerry(R) touch-screen platform with new technology and features among its hundreds of hardware and software enhancements. - The BlackBerry Storm2 smartphone from Vodafone features: - New SurePress technology based on an electronic suspension system that provides the user with tactile feedback when the touch-screen is pressed - Fast performance Wi-Fi capability - 3.2 MP camera with variable zoom, autofocus, flash and video recording (with enhanced speaker performance) - Flexible storage, including 256MB flash memory and an expandable microSD/SDHD memory card slot - Thinner, sleeker and cleaner lines than its predecessor, the BlackBerry Storm 9500 - Enhanced BlackBerry OS 5 Note to Editors The BlackBerry Storm2 smartphone (model 9520) from Vodafone features: New SurePress Technology The BlackBerry Storm2 smartphone introduces a new SurePress(TM) technology based on an electronic system that provides the user with tactile feedback when the touch-screen is pressed. The new system responds equally to gentle pressure applied anywhere on the surface of the screen and makes clicking the display practically effortless. Typing on the smartphone's virtual keyboards is easier, more comfortable and more accurate. The new SurePress technology also allows the user to type a letter with one thumb even while their other thumb may still be touching or resting on another letter, enabling faster typing and multi-key actions such as Shift or Alt - key combinations. Hardware Features - Smooth design and premium finish with sloped edges, chrome accents, glass lens and stainless steel backplate - Large (3.25"), dazzling, high resolution 360 x 480 display at 184 ppi - Capacitive touch-screen with integrated functions (Send, End, Menu, Escape) and new SurePress technology that makes clicking the display practically effortless - Global connectivity support: UMTS/HSPA (2100Mhz), quad-band EDGE/GPRS/GSM and Wi-Fi(R) (802.11 b/g) networks - 3.2 MP camera with variable zoom, autofocus, flash and video recording - 256 MB of Flash memory - 2 GB of onboard memory storage and a microSD/SDHD memory card slot that supports up to 16 GB cards today and is expected to support 32 GB cards when available - Premium and easy-to-access phone features, background noise suppression technology, loud distortion-free speakerphone and face detection (proximity sensor) that prevents accidental clicks and blanks the screen while the user is on the phone - Media player for videos, pictures and music, plus BlackBerry(R) Desktop Manager for both PCs and Macs, and BlackBerry(R) Media Sync for easily syncing iTunes(R) and Windows Media(R) Player music with the smartphone* - Vodafone's music client pre-installed, giving access to an extensive catalogue of artists - A 3.5 mm stereo headset jack and dedicated volume controls - Bluetooth(R) (2.1) with support for Secure Simple Pairing, hands-free headsets, stereo headsets, car kits and other Bluetooth peripherals - Built-in GPS for maps and other location-based applications, as well as photo geotagging - Access to BlackBerry App World(TM), featuring a broad and growing catalog of mobile applications developed specifically for BlackBerry smartphones. Categories include games, entertainment, IM and social networking, news, weather, productivity and more. Applications developed for the original BlackBerry Storm are fully compatible with the BlackBerry Storm2 - BlackBerry(R) Internet Service and BlackBerry(R) Enterprise Server support - Removable, rechargeable 1400 mAhr battery that provides approximately 6 hours of talk time on 3G networks and 280 hours of standby time BlackBerry OS 5 More responsive experience and includes usability and visual enhancements such as inertial scrolling, spin boxes that make it easier to set dates and times, gradient shading on buttons and more use of animation - Typing accuracy and selection have been significantly refined - BlackBerry(R) Browser improved with faster JavaScript and CSS processing as well as support for Gears and BlackBerry Widgets - Customers running BlackBerry(R) Enterprise Server 5 will gain the ability to: - Set follow-up Flags on the handset like they can in Microsoft(R) Office Outlook(R) - Manage Microsoft Exchange email folders (Add, Rename, Move, Delete) on the - handset - Access remote files shares (Windows Shares); Save, View, Edit, and Email documents from remote file shares - Forward appointments and view calendar attachments on the handset - Benefit from wireless sync improvements for Contacts, including sync for multiple contact folders, personal Distribution Lists and contacts in Public/Shared folders - Certain music files may not be supported, including files that contain digital rights management technologies. The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited. RIM, Research In Motion and BlackBerry are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and may be pending or registered in other countries. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. RIM assumes no obligations or liability and makes no representation, warranty, endorsement or guarantee in relation to any aspect of any third party products or services. Vodafone is the world's leading international mobile telecommunications company, with equity interests in 27 countries and Partner Markets in more than 40 countries. As of 31 March 2009, Vodafone had approximately 303 million proportionate customers worldwide. Find out about Vodafone latest mobile phone deals ( http://online.vodafone.co.uk/maintenance/), mobile broadband and accessories at http://online.vodafone.co.uk. Vodafone, make the most of now. Vodafone UK