(DETROIT, MI - July 20, 200) - The People's Arts Festival (PAF), sponsored by The Russell Center for Creative Arts (RCCAdetroit.org), has announced a new deadline for submissions to the festival, August 1st, 2008, and is still taking applications for participants. All interested participants should respond by e-mail to the specific addresses listed below. The PAF will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2008 from 11:00 a.m. - midnight at the Russell Industrial Center at 1600 Clay Avenue off I-75.  Admission to the festival is free to the public.

Now in it's second year, the Annual People's Arts Festival (PAF) is the largest assembly of artists, performance artists, musicians and filmmakers in the city of Detroit. Last year, the free-to-artists festival drew over 4,000 people who visited more than 200 exhibitors and musicians to celebrate the inaugural launch of the festival. This year Festival planners expect that crowd to double - once again securing its claim to being the largest arts festival in the City of Detroit

The People's Arts Festival is unique in several ways.  A music merchandising area will once again be set up for all participating bands with all sales being retained by the performers. Exhibit space, public lighting, sound systems, stages and security are all being provided at no cost to participants by the Russell Center for Creative Arts, a not-for-profit group established this year to administer the PAF and other artistic projects at the Russell Industrial Center (RICdetroit.org)

"We hope to accomplish several things through our sponsorship of the Festival," said Dennis Kefallinos, the owner of Russell Industrial Center and an RCCA board member. "Once again, it's part of our way of saying, 'Thank You' to the artists and other creative people who have chosen to locate their studios and businesses with us. Last year's festival brought the Russell family even more closely together and has resulted in the launch of dozens of creative projects - some involving individual tenants, groups of tenants or the community as a whole.

Supporting the festival is also a way of giving something back to Detroit and proving that there's still a lot of positive energy in this city. Finally, it's another opportunity for us to showcase this unbelievable campus. We have seven buildings here and over 2.2 million square feet, so there's still plenty of room for people who are interested in joining our community."

"To me the most exciting thing about this festival is still that it has been planned by artists, it's essentially free to artists and that the guidelines we established … have been honored by The Russell management," said Mark Arminski, a globally-renowned painter and poster maker and one of the three members of the Festival's Artist's Committee. "The whole feel of the festival last year was dramatic. … this year promises to be even more exciting. We've also been fortunate once again to secure the sponsorship of Real Detroit magazine which last year did a spectacular job of moving the festival forward. And, you really can't say enough about the artists and other members of the Russell Family who have generously contributed so much time and talent to the planning and ongoing organization of this event."

The only charge to artists is a $25 community participation fee which covers incidental costs associated with security, general area cleanup, etc. No commissions will be taken; artists keep all sales profits.  Applications and information on the festival may be found at RCCAdetroit.org.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT THE PAF at:

Exhibitors/Visual Artists - exhibitorspaf@gmail.com
Performance Artists/Music - performerspaf@gmail.com
Volunteers - volunteerpaf@gmail.com
Galleries - galleriespaf@gmail.com
Film - ed@detroitfilmsociety.net
Media - mediapaf@gmail.com
Web - russellindustrial@gmail.com

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Click on the = link to cast your vote for River's Edge Gallery

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Also be sure = to check out the River's Edge Gallery this Friday night when we host a soft = opening for Ted Johnson and Lee Vanderwalker.  Go to our Upcoming Events = page on our website at  http://artattheedge.blogspot.c= om/ for all the details.

Last, but = not least, check out our second year of the Downriver Flashback hosted by the Wyandotte Business Association and Sixties Girl = Productions.

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For Immediate Release

Music News and Calendar Item

Contact: Dana Forrester/On The Rocks = Detroit/248-797-2348

dana@ontherocksdetroit.com/detroitheckler@aol.com<= /o:p>

July 9, 2008

Rock and Roll Horror Flick “Attitude For Destruction” Makes Detroit Premiere at Motor City Nightmares = Convention on July 19

Set in the gritty world of Hollywood Sunset = Strip-era metal, and laced with murder and mayhem, rock and roll horror flick = “Attitude for Destruction” (Deadline/Cleopatra/Angry Baby Monkey Pictures) = makes its Detroit debut at the inaugural Motor City Nightmares Convention on Saturday, July 19 in Novi, Michigan. The movie stars real life Dopesnake vocalist Colby Veil, as Drake, lead singer of Guns N Roses-esque band, Hollywood Roses.  Murdered by his band mates in their quest for = stardom, Drake returns from the dead, hell bent on a bloody and ravenous revenge. =

Following the screening, “Attitude for Destruction” stars Colby Veil and Jed Rowen, along with director = Ford Austin will host a panel discussing the making of movie.  = “Attitude for Destruction” recently garnered three nominations in the upcoming = Action on Film International Film Festival including “Best Horror Film Feature,” “Best Special Effects Feature, and” = “Best Soundtrack Feature.”

Mining the tradition of epic shock rock horror = flicks such as “Rock and Roll Nightmare,” “Monster Dogs,” = and “Kiss Meets The Phantom,” the Detroit debut of = “Attitude for Destruction” at Motor City Nightmares is not to be missed.  = More information on the movie is available at = myspace.com/attitudefordestruction

About Motor City Nightmares:

Motor City Nightmares is a horror and Sci-fi film = festival and convention on July 18-20 at the Novi Crown Plaza.   = Featuring the reunion of the 40th anniversary of the "Night of the Living Dead" = director, George A. Romero and cast, horror movie stars Tony Todd (The Candyman), = Kane Hodder (Jason Voorheis, VII-X), Tony Moran (Michael Myers of Halloween), = Linnea Quigley (Return of the Living Dead), Monique Dupree (Skeleton Key 2-3) = and special guest; James Russo (The Ninth Gate, Born of Earth) will also be = on hand for autograph and photo opportunities.

In addition to these celebrities, there will be = horror and film memorabilia for sale, creepy costume, scream queen and terrifying = tattoo contests, and of course, horror movie screenings throughout the weekend. Complete line up/schedule and ticket information is available at motorcitynightmares.com.  The Novi Crowne Plaza is located at 2700 = Sheraton Dr. in Novi, Michigan.

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Editor's note: Press photos from “Attitude = for Destruction” are available upon request.  Colby Veil, Ford = Austin and Jed Rowen are available for interviews.

Websites:

Motorcitynightmares.com

Myspace.com/attitudefordestruction

Myspace.com/dopesnake666

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Music News and Calendar Item

Contact: Dana Forrester/APM/248-797-2348
detroitheckler@aol.com

June 21, 2008

Sponge and Marcy = Playground to Rock the High Seas on Carnival Cruise Lines
Book Now to Receive Early Bird = Discount=

Join Platinum hit-makers Sponge and Marcy's Playground for a one of a kind rock and roll adventure on the high seas.  Both bands will be featured entertainers on Carnival's Fascination for a 4-night cruise to the Bahamas on Oct. 23 - 27, 2008.  The cruise departs from = Jacksonville, Florida and includes stops in Freeport and Nassau.  Each band will play full electric and acoustic shows, in addition to hanging out with fans during on board cocktail parties, poker tournaments and autograph sessions.

Book your stateroom now by calling Lisa Thomas or Amy Cox at Deep South Entertainment at 919-844-1515.  Mention promotional code E2809C Sponge 08E2809D and receive discounted early bird rates.  Payment plans are available.

Cruise fare includes stateroom, concerts, related activities, food 24-hours a day, room service, taxes, port charges and onboard activities. Additional costs include airfare, transfers to/from airport, parking, travel insurance and onboard purchases (all beverages, spa services, gratuities, and store purchases).

Hailing from Detroit, Sponge gained international notoriety with their debut album "Rotting Pinata."  Hits like "Plowed" and "Molly (16 Candles)" fueled massive airplay on radio stations from coast to coast and were in heavy rotation on MTV. After "Rotting Pinata" went Gold, the band toured internationally, sharing the stage with Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, and more recently, Iggy Pop and Nickelback.  Sponge's follow up CD, the critically lauded Wax Ecstatic, includes the hit songs "Wax Ecstatic" and "Have You Seen Mary? Sponge is now touring in support of their newest CD Galore Galore (Bellum).

Marcy Playground became alternative radio darlings with their smash hit Sex and Candy. The song is still one of commercial radio's = most recognizable hits.  Marcy Playground's current single Punk Rock Superstar (from their latest CD ) is featured on Microsoft's X Box.

More information on Sponge and Marcy Playground is available on their respective web sites:  spongetheband.com and marcyplayground.com

Additional cruise details and event updates are available online at raleighrocksthebahamas.com

Don't miss this exciting opportunity to rock the high seas with Sponge and Marcy Playground!

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Editor's note: Photo of Sponge and promo copy of Galore Galore are available upon request.  Sponge and representatives from Destination Concerts are also available for interview.

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