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Scotch Brand gifts the perfect "Holi-Stay" to wrap, pack and ship this season

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

ST. PAUL, Minn., Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With the holiday season quickly approaching, Scotch™ Brand is thrilled to announce its first-ever Scotch™ Brand Holiday Gifting Suite at Lotte New York Palace in the Big Apple. Starting today, gift givers can visit https://scotchbrandgiftingsuite.com to book a FREE one-night stay for up to two guests between Dec. 6-16, 2023 (while supplies last). Guests will receive a rideshare voucher and shipping courier services to help cross off the many to-dos of the season.  

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  • ST. PAUL, Minn., Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With the holiday season quickly approaching, Scotch™ Brand is thrilled to announce its first-ever Scotch™ Brand Holiday Gifting Suite at Lotte New York Palace in the Big Apple.
  • The Scotch™ Brand Holiday Gifting Suite provides a relaxing, cozy and cheer-filled backdrop to wrap, pack and ship gifts for your loved ones.
  • Scotch Brand Holiday Gifting Suite perks include:
    A state-of-the-art wrapping station complete with organized tools and Scotch™ Brand products: Scotch Gift-Wrap Tape , Scotch Magic Tape , Scotch Cushion Lock , Scotch Box Lock Packaging Tape.
  • For more information on Scotch Brand Products and where to buy them this holiday season, visit ScotchBrand.com/Holiday and follow us on Instagram @Scotch .

Brown Books Kids Publishes a New Picture Book Celebrating Differences, Diversity and Inclusion for Young Readers

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

In her debut children’s picture book, Guac, the Avocado Bird (Brown Books Kids; on sale: November 7, 2023), author Julie Branch-Evans delivers a heartfelt, inclusive message.

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  • In her debut children’s picture book, Guac, the Avocado Bird (Brown Books Kids; on sale: November 7, 2023), author Julie Branch-Evans delivers a heartfelt, inclusive message.
  • Readers learn that they can find home, community and belonging when they simply love themselves and others just as they are.
  • Guac, the Avocado Bird was inspired by Branch-Evans’s daughter who lives with apraxia of speech and other developmental difficulties.
  • “I have seen the enormous obstacles so many children face with physical and cognitive disabilities, and their spirit and hard work moved me.

Taiwan Film Day Announced for Asian World Film Festival

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Taiwan Film Day will take place as part of the 9th Annual Asian World Film Festival (AWFF) on Thursday, November 9th, supported by the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA), Taiwan's Ministry of Culture and the Taiwan Academy of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Los Angeles. The day will include screenings of "And Miles to Go Before I Sleep" and "Marry My Dead Body," Taiwan's official submission to the 96th Academy Awards®, plus Q&A sessions with the directors and other filmmakers in attendance. All screenings will take place at the Culver Theater, 9500 Culver Blvd.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Taiwan Film Day will take place as part of the 9th Annual Asian World Film Festival (AWFF) on Thursday, November 9th, supported by the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA), Taiwan's Ministry of Culture and the Taiwan Academy of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Los Angeles.
  • This effort includes a special screening event for Taiwan Film Day and engaging interactions with filmmakers, all aimed at bolstering the campaign for Taiwanese films."
  • The film has also been selected for the One World Festival, the large human rights film festival, for its International Competition in 2023.
  • Said Georges Chamchoum, Executive Director of the Asian World Film Festival, "Film Day is a Program that I personally love because it embodies the spirit of AWFF.

Nashville's Hermitage Hotel Announces Holiday Happenings

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Hermitage Hotel, Nashville's storied gathering place, has announced a festive calendar of holiday programming for the coming festive season. From special events and delectable culinary offerings to dazzling dIcor and luxurious accommodations, The Hermitage Hotel invites travelers and the local community to rejoice with family and friends this holiday season.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Hermitage Hotel , Nashville's storied gathering place, has announced a festive calendar of holiday programming for the coming festive season.
  • From special events and delectable culinary offerings to dazzling dIcor and luxurious accommodations, The Hermitage Hotel invites travelers and the local community to rejoice with family and friends this holiday season.
  • Whether a Nashville resident or guest to Music City, celebrate with holiday traditions at the iconic Hermitage Hotel.
  • Throughout the month of December, rejoice in holiday spirit in The Hermitage lobby with a plethora of holiday festivities for the whole family.

Celebrating Motherhood: Momcozy to Host ‘Stand Up for Mums’ Comedy Special in London

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

The event aims to amplify and celebrate motherhood’s diverse experiences, highlighting its ups, downs, and unexpected moments.

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  • The event aims to amplify and celebrate motherhood’s diverse experiences, highlighting its ups, downs, and unexpected moments.
  • Using stand-up comedy, Momcozy aims to vividly portray mothers' diverse daily experiences, in all its chaotic glory.
  • Attendees can anticipate an afternoon filled with laughter, revelations, and camaraderie, as stand-up comedians share tales from the trenches of motherhood.
  • Aligned with its principle, 'Always Putting Moms First', Momcozy places mums at the centre of its actions.

State Donates $21,000 to Gilda's Club to Benefit Cancer Patients

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

MADISON, Wis., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- State team members recently had the honor of presenting Gilda's Club with a $21,000 donation. State's leadership team, in collaboration with our partners, raised the funds at the 3rd Annual Great State Golf Tournament. The entire outing was filled with fun and laughter, ensuring the team had an opportunity to live the company's core value of FUN while creating a positive outcome.

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  • MADISON, Wis., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- State team members recently had the honor of presenting Gilda's Club with a $21,000 donation.
  • State's leadership team, in collaboration with our partners, raised the funds at the 3rd Annual Great State Golf Tournament.
  • Gilda's Club is operated solely through donations and offers emotional and social support to those living with cancer, as well as their families and friends.
  • "You and your team are amazing and very much appreciated," said Lannia Stenz, executive director and chief executive of Gilda's Club Madison.

Funny.com Announces the Launch of a New Halloween Themed Collection

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

Guilin, Guangxi, China--(Newsfile Corp. - October 26, 2023) - In the latest development, Funny.com announces the new Funny Halloween themed gifts that are specially designed for the coming event.

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  • Guilin, Guangxi, China--(Newsfile Corp. - October 26, 2023) - In the latest development, Funny.com announces the new Funny Halloween themed gifts that are specially designed for the coming event.
  • As Halloween is around the corner, the company wants people to take a humorous approach towards the event through their innovative products.
  • Funny.com's collection includes items such as masks, including realistic vampire latex masks, and home decor to give the space a spooky and amusing twist.
  • The other products include Halloween Pumpkin Lights , Weird Skull Holder Candle, Funny Costume for Halloween, Pumpkin Chain Bag and many more available to shop on their website.

New Musical Guests to Join Barney Bentall & the Cariboo Express for 2nd Annual Concert for Classrooms on November 2

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

The concert, which originated in Calgary nine years ago, is coming back to Toronto after a successful inaugural launch in 2022.

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  • The concert, which originated in Calgary nine years ago, is coming back to Toronto after a successful inaugural launch in 2022.
  • Concert for Classrooms brings Olympians, educators, Torontonians and fans together for a night of music, laughter and celebration.
  • We are excited to return to Toronto this year with Concert for Classrooms after such a positive outpouring of support last year.
  • Toronto Concert for Classroom Details:
    With special musical guests Tom Wilson and his son Thompson Wilson, Terra Lightfoot,

Patty Loveless, Bob McDill and Tanya Tucker Inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This weekend, Patty Loveless, Bob McDill and Tanya Tucker became the 150th, 151st and 152nd members of the Country Music Hall of Fame as they were formally inducted during a star-studded Medallion Ceremony in the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum's CMA Theater.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This weekend, Patty Loveless, Bob McDill and Tanya Tucker became the 150th, 151st and 152nd members of the Country Music Hall of Fame as they were formally inducted during a star-studded Medallion Ceremony in the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum's CMA Theater.
  • McDill was formally inducted by songwriting friend and Country Music Hall of Fame member Don Schlitz.
  • She recalled going to visit the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum decades ago, when it was still off of Music Row.
  • Afterwards, Tucker was formally inducted by two Hall of Fame members and kindred spirits, Brenda Lee and Connie Smith.

Thousands Gather at Second Annual Casey Jones Village Festival in Jackson

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

JACKSON, Tenn. , Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Thousands of Guests filled the main parking lot and spilled into the overflow as they gathered for the Second Annual Casey Jones Village Festival for a day of fun throughout the main areas of the campus — The Farm, Art in the Village, Casey Jones Museum and The Old Country Store.

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  • JACKSON, Tenn. , Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Thousands of Guests filled the main parking lot and spilled into the overflow as they gathered for the Second Annual Casey Jones Village Festival for a day of fun throughout the main areas of the campus — The Farm, Art in the Village, Casey Jones Museum and The Old Country Store.
  • One of the tour groups, Riviera Travel, of the United Kingdom, stopped at Casey Jones Village.
  • "I love the people (in the South) because they're so friendly," said Brown, a 39-year tour manager who has brought Guests to the Casey Jones Village multiple times.
  • First time attendee Delight Wallace of Jackson collected her third stamp from the Casey Jones Train Museum.