“Michael Jackson’s brand of pop knew no borders and needed no translation, linking listeners around the world through the accessible corridors of rhythm, beat and dance. And as reaction to his sudden death began to pour in Friday, its extent underscored how far his influence had spread.” - The New York Times
“I can’t stop crying over the sad news. I have always admired Michael Jackson. The world has lost one of the greats, but his music will live on forever! My heart goes out to his three children and other …

For Immediate Release:
THE ANNUAL SUMMER ANIMATION SENSATION RETURNS FOR AN UNBELIEVABLE LINEUP FILLED WITH THE BEST INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION SHORTS
2009 ANIMATION BLOCK PARTY
ANNOUNCES FESTIVAL DATES AND LINEUP
Three Day Festival Begins Friday, July 24th
BROOKLYN, NY (June 25, 2009) – The East Coast’s largest animation festival, exhibiting the best independent, professional and student animation from around the world marks its sixth anniversary this summer. The festival will run Friday, July 24th – Sunday, July 26th in Brooklyn with the opening to be held at Rooftop Films and additional events held at BAMCinematek.  …

THE EAST COAST’S LARGEST ANIMATION FESTIVAL FEATURING OVER 80 SHORTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD IN THREE DAYS INVADES BROOKLYN JULY 24TH
ANIMATION BLOCK PARTY 2009 LINEUP
 
WHAT:  Animation Block Party – the largest Animation Festival in the East Coast returns this summer for its sixth year with five programs and over 80 films.  The three-day festival opens Friday, July 24 – Sunday, July 26. Each of the five individual programs screening at ABP 2009 will have it’s own unique taste featuring all genres of animation, from traditional shorts to experimental works.
The award …

This Just In:
Reverend Billy Talen to air on Air America’s The LIONEL SHOW on Friday, June 19th at 7:30am ET.
Tune in and be sure to tell everyone to listen - unless New Yorkers want another term with Bloomberg!
Billy has been a New York activist for over a decade and has started the Local Rights Movement to help build local communities, is the voice of the people and willing to do what it takes to boost the Rise of the Fabulous 500 neighborhoods!
See more info on www.VoteRevBilly.org
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AUTOUR DU MONDE UNVEILS
NEW SUMMER MENU
From Award-Winning Chef, Frank Coe

Special Happy Hour Drinks, New Prix-Fixe
and Complimentary Cocktail for first 25 Guests

Friday, June 19, 2009
6:00pm - 8:30pm  
The Award-Winning Executive Chef, Frank Coe, is launching his new Summer Menu for Autour Du Monde, Brooklyn’s favorite French-fusion restaurant with an upcoming debut event.  As always, the restaurant only serves natural and organic meats, fish and poultry from local and outside farms, making a healthy and scrumptious dining experience.  The new savory menu will include new  seasonal appetizers such as  Veggie …