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Evan’s Team Golf & Tennis Outing: UPDATE

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UPDATE:

We are only a week away and soon we’ll be closing up the golf, tennis & dodgeball so LAST CALL FOR ALCOHOL… speaking of which…. Thanks to the good people at Heineken, they are providing a lot of good stuff (as well as refreshments). ALSO, another very cool auction item was donated. Not only can you get VIP seats for the Knicks vs. Nets in the new Brooklyn Arena, BUT be part of the “high-five line” that starts each game. We look forward to seeing everyone. C’mon and signup…..

We really look forward to seeing everyone.

Hosted By:

Michael Brooks Robert Fuhrer The Lieberman Family The Evan’s Team Foundation

Trump National Golf Club

399 Pine Road Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510 Driving Directions

Events:

Tuesday June, 26th
Golf, Buffet Lunch & Dinner ~ $450
Tennis & Dinner ~ $150
Spectator & Dinner ~ $100
Dodgeball & Dinner ~$50 suggested donation

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Sounds of Summer: New Music Documentaries” at Jacob Burns Film Center

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 June 22 through Aug. 22 : 2 Months, 24 Films, and 8 Speaker Events

The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) has announced the dates and films for its annual series “Sounds of Summer: New Music Documentaries.” The series, which will run from June 22 through Aug. 22, is sponsored by Pernod Ricard USA and WFUV Radio, 90.7FM is the exclusive media partner. The films run the gamut from rock to reggae; country to classical, and more.

The opening night film on June 22 at 7:30 pm, which is sold out, is Under African Skies; the story of Paul Simon’s return to South Africa 25 years after his controversial visit gave birth to the groundbreaking album Graceland. The evening includes a Q&A with Paul Simon, filmmaker Joe Berlinger, and New York Times critic Janet Maslin as well as a post-screening reception sponsored by Pernod Ricard USA.

Other highlights in the series include Tomorrow Never Knows: Deconstruction the Beatles’ Revolver, with Beatles expert Scott Freiman, Give Me the Banjo, with filmmaker Marc Fields and film musical director Tony Trischka, and How to Grow a Band, with filmmaker Mark Meatto and WFUV Music Director Rita Houston. The series also features profiles on music legends Harry Belafonte, Bob Marley, George Harrison, Neil Young, and Richard Wagner. For showtimes and a complete synopsis of each film in this series, please visit the “Sounds of Summer” page on our website. Tickets are available online at burnsfilmcenter.org or at the box office which opens 1:00 pm, weekdays and 11:00 am, weekends.

The Jacob Burns Film Center is a nonprofit cultural arts organization dedicated to: presenting the best of independent, documentary, and world cinema; promoting 21st century literacy, and making film a vibrant part of the community. Located on a 47,500 sq. foot, three-building campus in the center of Pleasantville, the JBFC is just 30 miles outside of New York City. Since the opening in 2001, over 1,000,000 people have seen over 4,500 films from more than 40 countries The campus includes the 27,000 sq. foot Media Arts Lab, the JBFC’s state-of-the-art education center, a creative and educational community for storytellers in the digital age, offering one-time workshops, intensive courses, and weekend programs for children and adults of all ages. To learn more about the Jacob Burns Film Center and Media Arts Lab, visit www.burnsfilmcenter.org.

Steffi Nossen School of Dance Gears Up for Summer with Exciting Programming for All Ages

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With summer just around the corner, the Steffi Nossen School of Dance has announced a variety of exciting dance programs for all ages beginning in mid-June. SummerDance 2012 offers a number of dance styles and experience levels including programs for disabled individuals and children with special needs. Students are invited to explore their interests in dance with expanded offerings while they develop new skills in a supportive, relaxed and fun environment.

DiMauro Dance Company In Residence

Join DiMauro Dance at Steffi Nossen for an exciting four-day summer residency for college, professional and advanced level pre-professional dancers. The program, which runs Monday, June 25 – Thursday, June 28 from 10AM-4PM, gives serious dancers the opportunity to take professional company class and learn excerpts of her choreography while dancing alongside DiMauro Dance Company members. Students will be a part of choreographer Jessica DiMauro’s newest works in Steffi Nossen’s professional studios at the Music Conservatory of Westchester. Tuition is $450.

Weeklong SummerDance Intensives

Led by Steffi Nossen alumni Jessica De Mauro and Annie Doss as well as additional guest faculty, the school’s weeklong SummerDance intensives include daily classes in modern, ballet, jazz, pilates, yoga, composition and repertory. Family and friends will be invited to attend an informal showing of works at week’s end. The programs take place from Monday, July 9 – Friday, July 13 and Monday, July 23 – Friday, July 27 from 10AM-4PM each day. Students in fifth grade and up may choose to participate in one or both weeks. Tuition is $475 per week.

Weeklong Hip Hop Intensive

This exciting week of hip hop and break dancing classes includes freestyling and repertory. For fifth grade and up with separate boys only classes. The program, which runs from Monday, July 16 – Friday, July 20 from 10AM-4PM, will be led by faculty member and performer Leilah Joy Bowser with a special summer guest artist. Family and friends will be invited to attend an informal showing of works at week’s end. Tuition is $475.

SummerDance Master Series

New in 2012, the SummerDance Master Series features ten artists in ten days. Each day, a different performing guest artist will present a master class followed by discussion and repertory in various modern and jazz techniques. Artists include Annmaria Mazzini, Tami Mele, Annie Doss, Jonathan Riedel, Lisa Peluso, Lauren Jaeger, Sabatino Verlezza, Barbara Angeline, Alexandra Williamson, and Laura Smith who brings a workshop based on choreography from the musical “Shrek” of which she is a cast member. Geared toward seventh grade and up, the series runs from Monday, July 30 – Friday, August 3 and Monday, August 6 – Friday, August 10 from 10AM-1PM. Tuition is $325 per week, and is open to students in seventh grade and up.

Moving Wheels & Heels Adaptive Dance Intensive

Steffi Nossen’s Moving Wheels & Heels Adaptive Dance Intensive is geared specifically for individuals with disabilities. The program, which runs Monday, June 18 – Saturday, June 23 from 10AM-3:30PM, combines technique, improvisation and movement to enhance creativity, increase strength and range of motion. Led by master teachers Barbara Verlezza, Sabatino Verlezza and Nancy Lushington, this integrated dance experience explores the joys of movement in a safe and supportive environment. Families and friends will be invited to a special showing of works on Saturday. All ages welcome. Tuition is $525 for the entire program, or $25 per individual technique class.

Dance Camp for Children with Special Needs

This accessible three-day dance program is tailored to children with special needs. Students participate in dance, movement, and related arts activities in a warm, supportive and creative environment. Led by Barbara and Sabatino Verlezza the camp embodies the Steffi Nossen Dance Foundation’s philosophy that dance is for everyone. The program will take place Monday, June 25 – Wednesday, June 27 from 9:30AM-12PM. Tuition is $150.

For additional information or to register for a Steffi Nossen’s SummerDance 2012 program, please contact Kathleen Fitzgerald at 914-328-1900 or info@steffinossen.org. There is a $100 discount for students participating in four or more weeks. Steffi Nossen School of Dance is located at 216 Central Avenue, White Plains, NY. To learn more, visit www.steffinossen.org.

About Steffi Nossen School of Dance:

Founded in 1937 by dance legend Steffi Nossen, the Steffi Nossen School of Dance offers a strong community-minded and leadership-focused educational model with developmentally appropriate dance instruction and performance opportunities for all ages and abilities. With locations in White Plains, NY and Chappaqua, NY, Steffi Nossen encompasses a range of dance forms including modern, ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, and world dance forms with special offerings in yoga, pilates and composition. Live musical accompaniment for a majority of classes is offered. The school is owned and operated by the Steffi Nossen Dance Foundation, a not-for-profit dance advocacy and community outreach organization, which seeks to foster the arts in Westchester County. Through the support of the Foundation, the school enables all students, including those with special needs, the opportunity to participate in their extensive programs and classes in a non-competitive environment. A generous financial aid and scholarship program supports those with significant economic challenges. With a sterling reputation in the industry and a rich 75-year history, Steffi Nossen is a leader among dance schools, focusing on the growth of students’ mind, body, spirit, and character.

Co-Communications Captures “Best of Show” at “Big W” Advertising Club Gala for a Record-setting Third Time

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For the third time in ten years, Co-Communications, Inc., a full-service public relations and marketing firm headquartered in Mt. Kisco, NY, received the “Best of Show” award at the Advertising Club of Westchester’s (ACW) 2012 Big “W” Awards Gala. The event, held on June 6, 2012 at Abigail Kirsch at Tappan Hill, Tarrytown, NY, celebrated the work of Westchester’s top advertising, marketing and public relations talent. With this year’s win, Co-Communications earned the distinction of being the only firm in the awards’ history to receive the award three times.

Left to right: Elizabeth Crenson, Account Coordinator, Co-Communications; Barbara Wollenberg, Senior Account Manager, Co-Communications; Stacey Cohen, President, Co-Communications; and Corinne Zola, President, Westchester Children's Museum Board of Directors gathered together to show off the Advertising Club of Westchester's 2012 "Best of Show" Award for Co-Communications' work on the Museum's "T.A.G. You're It!" Campaign. Photo Credit: Cathy Pinsky, Pinsky Studio.

“All of us at Co-Communications are truly honored to receive this award,” said Stacey Cohen, founder and president of Co-Communications.  “It is an honor to be recognized by The Journal News and the Ad Club of Westchester with the most prestigious award of the night, especially for work we performed on behalf of such an important, worthwhile organization – the Westchester Children’s Museum.”

Co-Communications received the gala’s top honors for an integrated marketing campaign called “T.A.G. You’re It!”  Originally retained by the Museum in 2011, Co-Communications was tasked with helping the Museum spread the message that they had found their ideal home at Rye Playland.  To achieve this, Co-Communications created an integrated campaign strategy that utilized public relations, branding, traditional and online advertising, social media and even grassroots mobilization.  Through its efforts, Co-Communications reached an audience of over 30 million and generated more than 750 print, broadcast, and online media results.  The campaign resulted in the most letters of support for a cause ever sent to county legislators, 100% unanimous approval from a previously divided legislature and more than 800 new museum supporters.  Construction of the Museum’s permanent home at Rye Playland is now underway.

“The Westchester Children’s Museum has benefitted enormously from its relationship with Co-Communications as we get closer to opening our doors at Playland,” said Corinne Zola, President of the Board of Directors. “The T.A.G. You’re It!” Campaign has been a driving force in raising awareness for Westchester Children’s Museum and influencing change.   We commend their effort and look forward to our continued partnership as well as creating true lasting value for thousands of children in the region.”

The annual Big “W” Awards recognizes excellence in creative and technical achievements in advertising, marketing, and promotion as determined by a panel of distinguished judges.  The “Best of Show” Award is presented to the most outstanding entry in all categories.  Co-Communications was among approximately 350 entries vying for the award.  In addition to earning “Best of Show,” the firm also took home silver Big “W” Awards for various public relations campaigns conducted on behalf of other clients including the Boys & Girls Club and Music Conservatory of Westchester.

Co-Communications headquarters’ are located at 332 Main Street, Mt. Kisco, NY and can be contacted at 914-666.0066.

Ruby Media Group Wins 34 Awards and Peoples Choice Award at The Big W 2012 Awards Hosted By The Advertising Club of Westchester

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Mount Kisco, NY (June 6, 2012)— Ruby Media Group, a social media and public relations agency located in Mount Kisco, NY won 34 Advertising Club of Westchester (ACW) Big W Awards at the 2012 annual Big W Gala, including the coveted People’s Choice Award. The event was held at Abigail Kirsch at Tappan Hill in Tarrytown, NY on June 6th. The Big W awards honor the most creative, innovative and memorable public relations, marketing and advertising campaigns in the region.

The Big W Awards is the largest competition of its kind in Westchester County, and has been a centerpiece of the Advertising Club of Westchester’s activities for most of its 41 years in operation. The Big W awards reward excellence in creative and technical achievement in the advertising industry as determined by a panel of distinguished judges.

“This was my first year entering the Advertising Club of Westchester Big W Awards, and I could not be more pleased with the results! To receive 34 awards including 7 gold awards (2 for Gold PR campaigns) and the 2012 People’s Choice Award for our Public Relations campaign for Advanced Dentistry of Westchester is phenomenal. I am so honored that our creative work was recognized in such a big way and awarded from some of the top professionals in the field.”

Ruby Media Group was recognized with 7 Gold, 11 Silver and 15 Bronze Awards in the categories of social media, public relations, promotion and collateral material, corporate design, photography, interactive media, pro bono and video.

Ruby Media Group’s Award winning work included:

People’s Choice Award Advanced Dentistry of Westchester Public Relations Campaign

GOLD Award for Advanced Dentistry of Westchester Public Relations Campaign

GOLD Award for LV2BFIT Public Relations Campaign or Event

GOLD Award for LV2BFIT Corporate Design Identity

GOLD Award for LV2BFIT Stationary Package

GOLD Award for LV2BFIT Social Media

GOLD Award for LV2BFIT Commercial or Editorial

GOLD Award for Westchester Magazine Social Media

SILVER Award for Stacy Knows Blog

SILVER Award for Westchester Magazine Blog

SILVER Award for David’s Soundview Catering photography – editorial

SILVER Award for LV2BFIT photography – editorial

SILVER Award for The Cooking Realtor photography – editorial

SILVER Award for LV2BFIT photography – editorial

SILVER Award for Morgan photography – editorial

SILVER Award for David’s Soundview Catering holiday card

SILVER Award for LV2BFIT wish list event

SILVER Award for LV2BFIT grand opening event

SILVER Award for David’s Soundview Catering non-broadcast video

BRONZE Award for Miss Westchester Pro Bono Campaign

BRONZE Award for Advanced Dentistry of Westchester social media

BRONZE Award for e-Richards Consulting social media

BRONZE Award for American Heart Association social media

BRONZE Award for 12 NtM Sparkling Beverages social media

BRONZE Award for Stacy Knows social media

BRONZE Award for Westchester Magazine social media

BRONZE Award for David Streich Blog

BRONZE Award for 12 NtM Sparkling Beverages online advertising

BRONZE Award for David’s Soundview Catering online advertising

BRONZE Award for LV2BFIT email marketing

BRONZE Award for LV2BFIT website

BRONZE Award for LV2BFIT photography – editorial

BRONZE Award for Miss Westchester photography

BRONZE Award for The Cooking Realtor holiday card

Ruby Media Group won The Advertising Club of Westchester’s 2012 People’s Choice Award for the Public Relations campaign for Advanced Dentistry of Westchester. During the Gala’s cocktail hour, attendees viewed all entries for the evening and voted for their favorite entry in the exhibition.

“Tonight is really about the clients. Without them, we wouldn’t have the opportunity to create such amazing creative work.  I dedicate tonight to all of the wonderful clients in the room,” said Ruby Media Group President, Kris Ruby during her People’s Choice acceptance speech.