New York Chamber Music Festival takes place September 13-20, 2009 at Symphony Space in New York City

New York Chamber Music Festival takes place September 13-20, 2009 at Symphony Space in New York City

Date:8/29/2009 6:30:00 AM

NEW YORK, Aug. 28 // -- The inaugural season of the New York Chamber Music Festival (www.newyorkchambermusicfestival.org) will take place September 13-20, 2009 at Symphony Space (2537 Broadway at 95th St ).

The Principal Brass Quintet (Musicians of the New York Philharmonic) will kick-off the festival week on September 13 (4:00PM), with a program that runs the gamut from baroque to jazz and everything in between. The Turtle Island Quartet will perform their Grammy-winning John Coltrane program "A Love Supreme" on September 14 (8:00PM). Superstar violinist Rachel Barton Pine will make her long-awaited New York recital debut on September 15 (8:00PM), performing works by Pisendel, Mendelssohn, Corigliano and Liszt. Metropolitan Opera musicians will perform chamber music on September 16 and 17 (both days at 8:00PM), in programs including two New York premieres (Gernot Wolfgang's Piano Quartet "Metamorphosis" and Vernon Duke's 1949 Violin Sonata). Internationally renowned cellist Antonio Lysy will make his New York recital debut on September 20 (7:00PM), accompanied by legendary French pianist Pascal Roge, in a program which includes the New York premiere of Lalo Schifrin's 2009 "Pampas".

Festival tickets $30-$45 (Students, Seniors $25) at www.symphonyspace.org, box office (212) 864-5400.

For more information: www.newyorkchambermusicfestival.org

    Press Release Contact Information:
    Elmira Darvarova
    Artistic Director
    New York Chamber Music Festival
    (914) 813-3126
    elmiradarvarova@gmail.com

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Girls Gone Wild CEO Joe Francis Physically Attacked by Brody Jenner in Unprovoked Incident

Girls Gone Wild CEO Joe Francis Physically Attacked by Brody Jenner in Unprovoked Incident

Date:8/29/2009 7:24:00 AM

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 28 // -- Early reports by online gossip bloggers about an altercation between Girls Gone Wild founder Joe Francis and TV personality Brody Jenner have the facts exactly wrong, according to multiple sources. "Jenner's public accusations that I punched and kicked his girlfriend are false, outrageous, and slanderous," says Francis. "In fact, they are actionable." TMZ.com reports that Michael Sutton, the owner of the nightclub where the events took place, has reviewed the security footage of the incident and it backs Joe's story.

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According to Francis, the incident began Thursday night as he was talking with a friend in Guys and Dolls, a Hollywood nightspot. "Someone shoved me from behind, then hurled a drink at me, glass and all," Francis says. "I turned to see who it was, and the next thing I knew, I was on the ground, with Brody Jenner ripping at my shirt." Club security quickly intervened and led Francis to safety. "The security guards told me they saw the whole thing, and apologized to me for the trouble. They even offered me a new Guys and Dolls T-shirt." According to multiple witnesses, including the club's head of security, Francis never punched anyone.

After being attacked, Francis stepped outside the club where he was met by club manager Chris Kasteler. "I was talking with the General Manager for about 5 minutes when Brody Jenner came out of nowhere and cold-cocked me." Witnesses say that after Jenner sucker-punched Francis, Brody was tazed by club security and briefly detained until security guards could escort Francis safely to his vehicle. "This morning, I learned that Jenner was posting false statements about me online, in a desperate attempt to create some publicity for himself."

This is the second time this year Jenner has attacked Francis without provocation, according to Francis. In Touch Magazine Online reported in June that Jenner got into a brawl with a club promoter at Les Deux, another Hollywood hotspot, resulting in his being banned from that club for the second time in three months.

Francis says he was shocked by Jenner's false allegations. "I've never hit a girl in my life," says Francis, "and the accusation disgusts me. The only reason Brody Jenner and his girlfriend are making these claims is because they know they are in deep legal trouble for this second unprovoked attack on me."

'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,' Burch Builders Group and G&M Contracting 'Move that Bus' and Reveal New Hyattsville Home

'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,' Burch Builders Group and G&M Contracting 'Move that Bus' and Reveal New Hyattsville Home

Date:8/29/2009 8:07:00 AM

HYATTSVILLE, Md., Aug. 28 /-/ --

Who: Burch Builders Group, G&M Contracting, "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" designers, and family and friends of the Tripp family.

What: The Tripp family home is finally completed and ready to be revealed to Nikema "Tripp," Tamara Tripp and their sons Micah, Ethan and Aaden.

Where: All spectators for Maryland must ride the Metro or park at the New Carrollton Station and take the shuttle to the site. All VIP Guests and Media must park at Capital Plaza and take the shuttle to the site. Shuttle service begins at 8am at both locations.

When: August 29, 2009 between 11am and noon. The reveal is scheduled to occur during this time frame but may happen later if the builders/designers have finishing touches to make on the house.

Media Instructions:

    Photography inside the Tripp house is not permitted.
    The site is a closed construction set.  Media will have a tent on-site for
    event coverage.
    Press badges must be clearly displayed at all times.
    You must wear closed toe shoes at all times.

About Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
The Emmy award winning reality program "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," now entering its 7th season, is produced by Endemol USA, a division of Endemol Holding. It is executive-produced by Anthony Dominici. David Goldberg is Chairman, Endemol North America. The show airs Sundays from 8:00-9:00 p.m., ET on ABC.

MTV's Brittani Senser Performs Live at All Star Celebrity Party Live at Hollywood Social Club

MTV's Brittani Senser Performs Live at All Star Celebrity Party Live at Hollywood Social Club

Date:8/29/2009 8:13:00 AM

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Aug. 28 // -- AWJ PLATINUM PR and MN FINEST present a Night of Stars live at Hollywood Social Club. The night will feature the anticipated live concert performance of MTV's Brittani Senser (MAKING THE BAND) with All Star Celebrity Guests attending.

The event will take place Friday, August 28, 2009 at the World Famous Hollywood Social Club located at 6525 Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood, California. Media Check in begins at 9:00pm with celebrity arrivals at 10:00pm.

The event will also celebrate the King of Pop's Birthday with announcements and surprise celebrity appearances. Confirmed guests include Michael Jackson's Nurse, Cherilyn Lee, Tony Tarrantino, Pamela Hasselhoff, Tracy Bingham, Mary Ellen Bloomingdale, Kris Lamans, Lisa Rine, to name a few.

"We are excited about Brittani's career and we know that she is going to the top," says publicist, Belinda Foster. "Tonight also is an incredible night to honor the King of Pop on the eve of his birthday."

The event is promoted by IMP ENTERTAINMENT and AWJ PLATINUM PR. Produced by MN Finest and AWJ PLATINUM PR. MEDIA CREDENTIALS: INFO@AWJPLATINUM.COM.