Being disabled should not stop you from learning how to play the piano or any instrument for that matter.

Whether or not that was his intention, Robin Hall the creator of Pianoforall solved that problem for many housebound individuals in 2006 when he first released his online piano lesson course.  This online course made it possible for any individual, who had a piano and a computer at home, to take an online piano lesson without having to leave their house.

This course comes with 500 audio files and over 200 videos.  These lessons are embedded in ten downloadable e-books.  Each book builds on the previous book.  The first four books form the base for piano playing.  The remaining books build on those skills.  Each book also has several diagrams to help make each online piano lesson easier to understand.

If you want to learn some different styles such as Jazz, Blues, Ballad and Classic you will not be disappointed.  You will also be learning various techniques and  chords.

Are you a quick learner?  If so in no time you will have mastered the basics of playing the piano and then moved on to learning progressions and chords.

Taking an online piano lesson has been simplified by this course.  As far as learning how to play the piano this course is top shelf.

For people who have trouble with mobility this course offers them the chance to pursue their dream which may have been out of reach before.  They can start to follow that dream by taking their very first online piano lesson.

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Keen to be involved in his projects as much as he can, Kris directed Blow Up himself, with the songs production being left in the capable hands of Jomekka. Assisted by vocalist, Melody, the single features on the multi-faceted performers latest release JUST MY THOUGHTS VOL.1, which is available for free download through www.KrisWarrenProductions.com.

'To see the 'Blow Up' video be picked up by Roku prior to the launch of Q3030, which is basically the BET equivalent, is a big deal for me, ' Kris Warren explains. 'A lot of time and effort went in to both the song and video and the underlying story relates to pretty much everyone. So to see it get the response it has had from some of the heavy hitter sites and platforms is justification for the concept,' he concludes

Keen to ensure his name becomes a household one, Kris Warren is currently working on a new project, which will be released in early summer. He will also be introducing his acting skills to the world when he stars in the new movie, Swill, which will also see him take on the role of Executive Producer. Swill examines 'ideas of paranoia, mass communication and alcohol abuse - all with a view to the end of the world.'

For more information on Kris Warren and his latest projects please contact Melanie@thestreetsavvy.com

About Roku: Roku launched the first product designed to deliver movies from Netflix instantly on TV, using the power of the Internet. Since then, Roku streaming players have become synonymous with amazing channel choices like Netflix, HBO GO, VEVO, Disney, UFC, Blockbuster, Hulu Plus, NBA, Pandora and more! For more info on the Roku streaming player, visit Roku.com.

About Q3030 Networks: Q3030 Networks (Q3030) is a digital television network focused on delivering urban/pop­-urban music videos, web series and films to millions of digital content consumers via internet-connected televisions, smartphones and tablets. Q3030 will launch its channel to over 5 Million digital TV subscribers on Roku Streaming Box in May 2013.
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• Honda-sponsored stages return to Sasquatch!, Governors Ball and Austin City Limits Music Festival
• Festival attendees can enter to win a 2013 Civic Sedan and VIP festival passes
• Music fans encouraged to connect with #HondaStage on social media channels

Honda returns to support the biggest music festivals of the summer with major sponsorships at three premier events: Sasquatch! (May 24-27) at the Gorge in George, WA, Governors Ball in New York City (June 7-9) and Austin City Limits Music Festival in Austin, TX, (Oct. 4-6; 11-13). As part of the festival support, Honda is offering the opportunity to win a 2013 Civic Sedan and VIP festival passes as well as the return of the popular Honda Photobooth. Honda is also encouraging attendees to connect with other music fans, share their festival experience, including photos, fashions, set lists and musings with the #HondaStage hashtag on social media channels in addition to Honda-branded Facebook and Twitter pages.

"Here at Honda we are just as passionate about music as our owners and being a part of these festivals allows us to connect with them in an authentic way," said Mike Accavitti, Senior Vice President of Auto Operations for American Honda Motor Co.,Inc. "Honda has been a mainstay at the biggest summer festivals for more than five years and once again, attendees can expect that the Honda Stage will host the best and brightest bands in the country."

Honda returns to the Sasquatch! Music Festival for the fourth year with platinum-selling artists Vampire Weekend and Primus 3D playing the Honda Stage. For the second year, Honda joins the Governors Ball Music Festival in New York City, with the Honda Stage featuring Pretty Lights, NAS, The Lumineers and The Avett Brothers. After years of consecutive of sell-out crowds, the Austin City Limits Music Festival expands to two weekends with Honda returning as a sponsor for the fifth consecutive year.

For more information on the opportunity to win a 2013 Civic Sedan and VIP passes to Sasquatch!, Governors Ball or Austin City Limits Music Festival, visit http://Honda.us/Music. For complete rules on the 2013 Honda Civic Sedan giveaway, visit: https://music.honda.com/fbsweeps/rules/Honda-Music-Festival.

About Honda
Honda offers a complete lineup of cars and trucks through a network of more than 1,000 dealerships in the United States. In 2013, Honda marks 40 years of the Civic model, with more than 30 years of producing automobiles in the region, which began with the Accord in Marysville, Ohio in November 1982. Having produced more than 25 million vehicles in North America through 2012 using domestic and globally sourced parts, Honda currently operates 14 major manufacturing facilities in North America, producing a wide range of Honda automobiles, all-terrain vehicles, power equipment products, engines and transmissions.

Connect with Honda:
Media Newsroom (for journalists): www.hondanews.com
Honda Automobiles: www.automobiles.honda.com/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/honda
Flickr: www.flickr.com/hondanews
Google+: https://plus.google.com/+Honda
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/honda
Twitter: www.twitter.com/honda
Facebook: http://facebook.com/honda

Connect with the music festivals:
Sasquatch! Music Festival: http://sasquatchfestival.com
Governors Ball: http://governorsballmusicfestival.com
Austin City Limits: http://www.aclfestival.com

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New York, NY - The legendary jazz label Blue Note Records, historic home to such greats as Thelonious Monk, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Art Blakey and Herbie Hancock, and current home to artists such as Wayne Shorter, Terence Blanchard, Joe Lovano, Jason Moran, José James and Norah Jones, has joined forces with the pioneer of crowdfunding, ArtistShare, to create a groundbreaking new partnership: Blue Note/ArtistShare.

In recent years Blue Note has launched the careers of young jazz stars such as Robert Glasper, Lionel Loueke, and Ambrose Akinmusire, and continues to release cutting-edge music from new talent such as bassist Derrick Hodge, whose debut album as a leader will come out this summer. The new joint label Blue Note/ArtistShare, which was first reported this morning in The New York Times, provides an additional channel for Blue Note to help nurture and promote up-and-coming young jazz artists, while creating a platform that offers a unique opportunity for fans to become directly involved with the creation of new music by tomorrow's jazz stars.

"Young artists worldwide are making fresh musical statements left and right, but are forced to do their own marketing campaigns, too, often when their main focus should be their creative output," says Bruce Lundvall, Chairman Emeritus of Blue Note Records. "ArtistShare founder Brian Camelio is a true visionary. I see the ArtistShare business model as a key component of the future music business."

The Blue Note /ArtistShare collaboration was forged by Camelio, Lundvall, and Don Was, President of Blue Note Records. Under the arrangement, Blue Note will be involved in the selection of artists, and will lend its iconic logo and promotional support to the finished album, along with the potential to upstream the artist to the official Blue Note Records roster for future releases. Blue Note/ArtistShare will allow the artist full ownership of master recordings, and will reach out directly to ArtistShare's community of fans to offer a unique experience where the physical copy/digital download of an album is not necessarily the end product. Rather, the intimate relationship and insight into the creative process become valuable intangibles that cannot be acquired elsewhere.

ArtistShare, first launched in 2003 as the Internet's first fan funding platform, is an innovative design that connects fans with artists in order to share the creative process and fund the creation of new works. ArtistShare shifts the focus of value to the creative process. The artist/creator is compensated prior to the release, which decreases chances of revenue loss, and assists artists to produce bolder musical statements. Fans show appreciation for their favorite artists by funding their projects and are granted exclusive access to the artist's creative process. Notable ArtistShare artists include composer Maria Schneider, jazz guitar legend Jim Hall, The Clayton Brothers, pianist Danilo Perez and saxophonist Chris Potter. ArtistShare projects have received numerous awards and accolades including 6 GRAMMY Awards and 18 GRAMMY nominations.

Blue Note Records was founded in 1939 by two jazz-loving German immigrants on the run from Nazism (Alfred Lion & Francis Wolff), but it took the joining of many natural forces to truly create and define one of the world's greatest Jazz labels, including a New Jersey optometrist moonlighting as a recording engineer (Rudy Van Gelder), a classical music-loving commercial designer (Reid Miles), and some of the most incredible musicians that have ever walked the earth. The elements that each brought to the table—impeccable A&R instincts, elegant and insightful photography, sterling sound quality, strikingly original cover artwork, and consistently transcendent music—were all essential to the label's early success. Together they created a vivid Blue Note identity. The whole could not have existed without each of the parts. Blue Note's legendary catalog traces the entire history of the music from Hot Jazz, Boogie Woogie, and Swing, through Bebop, Hard Bop, Post Bop, Soul Jazz, Avant-Garde, and Fusion, and into the music's countless streams today. After a brief dormancy from 1981-1984, Blue Note returned reinvigorated by the leadership of Bruce Lundvall and has since established itself as the most respected jazz label in the world. In 2011, veteran record producer and musician Don Was joined Blue Note as Chief Creative Officer and soon became President of the label with Lundvall continuing to provide guidance as Chairman Emeritus. With Was at the helm, Blue Note has renewed its dedication to Lion's original vision that 'any particular style of playing which represents an authentic way of musical feeling is genuine expression.' In the 21st century Lion's words still ring true and provide a blueprint that continues to guide the label into the future. Blue Note Records is part of the Capitol Music Group, a subsidiary of the Universal Music Group.

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To access the conference call, please dial 888-790-6706 or 517-623-4984. The passcode for the call is 'Warner Music.' We suggest you call in 10 minutes prior to the start time. You will be able to replay the conference call up until Friday, June 14, 2013 at 11:59 p.m. ET by dialing 800-873-2067 or 203-369-4008. The call will also be available via webcast at www.wmg.com.

About Warner Music Group

With its broad roster of new stars and legendary artists, Warner Music Group is home to a collection of the best-known record labels in the music industry including Asylum, Atlantic, East West, Elektra, Nonesuch, Reprise, Rhino, Roadrunner, Rykodisc, Sire, Warner Bros. and Word, as well as Warner/Chappell Music, one of the world's leading music publishers, with a catalog of more than one million copyrights worldwide.

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- Exclusive Pre-Sales Begin May 7th, General Onsale Starts May 10th

Burbank, CA — Possessing one of the most outstanding and instantly recognizable voices in music, singer, songwriter, and actor Josh Groban has entertained fans across the globe with his multi-platinum albums and DVDs (25 million sold worldwide), electrifying live performances, and comedic film and television appearances.

Today Josh Groban announces the next stage in his live career with his "In the Round Tour," which begins October 2nd in Boise, ID, and continues through mid-November. Several ticket pre-sales, including an exclusive Fan Club pre-sale via joshgroban.com, kick off on May 7th. Citi® cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Wednesday, May 8th at 10 a.m. local time through Citi's Private Pass® Program. For complete presale details visit www.citiprivatepass.com. Tickets for the Live Nation produced tour go on sale starting May 10th at LiveNation.com and Ticketmaster.com

The "In The Round" tour will give fans a one of a kind concert experience. Placed in the middle of the floor this 360 stage will allow Josh to interact with fans from all sides of the venue and hear Groban sing classic songs that span his illustrious 12 year career. The "In the Round" tour builds on the concept of Groban's 2011 "Straight To You" world tour, bringing the intimate feel of a theater experience to an arena setting.

Says Groban, "It has been a vision of mine to do a tour in the round for a while now, it was just a matter of when was the right time. I have always had moments during the show where I walked through the crowd and interacted with the fans. I felt that now was the time to bring it all together. I can't wait to bring music from throughout my career, great fun and new experiences to my fans."

Groban will be joined by an ensemble of world class musicians - featuring Andre Manga on bass, Ruslan Sirota on keys, Pete Korpela on percussion, music director Tariqh Akoni on guitar , Dave DiCenso on drums , Christian Habel on violin and Daniel Rosenboom on trumpet. In addition, a local orchestra and choir will be added in each city.

Groban recently completed a wildly successful tour in Australia and New Zealand where he drew rave reviews.

"One of the greatest voices in contemporary music"
Noise 11

"His gorgeous voice hit like a tsunami, and embraced like expensive silk. Groban was simply amazing!"
Australian Stage

"With his distinctive baritone sound, there is no doubt Groban has one of the best voices in modern music, but hearing him sing live is a unique experience to be cherished."
Australia Associated Press

"Scintillating, charming and talented. Those three words resonated around my head as Josh Groban performed a near perfect concert in Auckland"
Libel New Zealand

"It was two hours of great music and comic genius and a night I would recommend to both fans and non- fans alike."
Yahoo New Zealand

Prior to the North American tour, Josh will tour throughout Europe before heading back to the U.S. in July and August for select outdoor orchestra dates. For more, please visit www.joshgroban.com

Don't miss Groban's TV appearances this week. He will perform on The View on May 9th and sit down for an interview with CBS This Morning on May 10th, and perform on the show on May 11th.

Josh Groban's "In The Round" U.S. tour dates are as follows:

10/02 - Boise, ID - Taco Bell Arena - On Sale 5/10 at 10AM
10/04 - Seattle, WA - KeyArena - On Sale 5/10 at 10AM
10/06 - Sacramento, CA - Sleep Train Arena - On Sale 5/10 at 10AM
10/07 -San Jose, CA - HP Pavilion at San Jose- On Sale 5/10 at 10AM
10/09 Phoenix, AZ - US Airways Center - On Sale 5/10 at 10AM
10/11 - Salt Lake City, UT - EnergySolutions Arena - On Sale 5/10 at 10AM
10/13 - Las Vegas, NV - MGM Grand Garden Arena - On Sale 5/10 at 10AM
10/16 - Kansas City, MO - Sprint Center - On Sale 5/10 at 12PM
10/19 - Minneapolis, MN - Target Center - On Sale 5/10 at 10AM
10/20 - Chicago, IL - United Center - On Sale 5/10 at 10AM
10/22 - Grand Rapids, MI - Van Andel Arena - On Sale 5/10 at 10AM
10/23 - Detroit, MI - The Palace of Auburn Hills - On Sale 5/10 at 10AM
10/25 - Toronto, ON - Air Canada Centre - On Sale 5/10 at 10AM
10/27 - Montreal, QC - Bell Centre - On sale 5/11 at 10AM
10/28 - Boston, MA - TD Garden - On Sale 5/10 at 10AM
10/30 - Newark, NJ - Prudential Center - On Sale 5/10 at 10AM
11/02 - Pittsburgh, PA - CONSOL Energy Center - On Sale 5/11 at 10AM
11/03 - Philadelphia, PA - Wells Fargo Center - On Sale 5/11 at 10AM
11/06 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - BB&T Center - On Sale 5/10 at 10AM
11/08 - Tampa, FL - Tampa Bay Times Forum - On Sale 5/10 at 10AM
11/09 - Orlando, FL - Amway Center - On Sale 5/10 at 10AM
11/12 - Houston, TX - Toyota Center - On Sale 5/11 at 10AM
11/13 - Dallas, TX - American Airlines Center - On Sale 5/10 at 10AM

About Live Nation Entertainment:
Live Nation Entertainment is the world's leading live entertainment company comprised of four market leaders: Ticketmaster.com, Live Nation Concerts, Artist Nation Management and Live Nation Media/Sponsorship. For additional information, visit www.livenation.com/investors.

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Telstra Thanks presents 'BON JOVI Because We Can – The Tour'
Tour Dates:
Sat 7 Dec 2013 – Etihad Stadium Melbourne
Wed 11 Dec 2013 – AAMI Stadium Adelaide
Sat 14 Dec 2013 – ANZ Stadium Sydney
Tue 17 Dec 2013 – Suncorp Stadium Brisbane

Telstra Thanks Pre-Sale powered by BangTango -
9am Monday 13th May to 8:59am Wednesday 15th May 2013 (local time)
Visit www.telstra.com/music for more information

For further tour information and all things Bon Jovi visit: www.BonJovi.com or www.daintygroup.com

Purchase of Telstra pre-sale tickets are strictly subject to availability during the pre-sale window, and a maximum of 10 tickets may be purchased per customer. Ticket prices and the ticket purchase terms are available on Telstra's ticketing partner's website, BangTango Australia Pty Ltd www.bangtango.com.au/telstra Offer only available for Telstra customers.

Free Bon Jovi track is capped at 20,000 redemptions, with any additional redemptions charged at $1 per unit. Check www.telstra.com/music for full details.

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Steve Barnett commented, 'RedOne is a true visionary and one of the most well-rounded and talented figures in music. He can do it all, but we're especially relying on his acumen as an executive and his commitment to discovering and guiding new talent through 2101 Records to bring success to our partnership and enhance Capitol's reputation as a welcoming home for artists in all genres of music. I welcome RedOne to Capitol and look forward to many years of shared success with him and 2101 Records.'

"RedOne is an outstanding producer, gifted songwriter and savvy music executive all rolled into one," said Lucian Grainge, Chairman & CEO, Universal Music Group. "As Universal Music Group builds out an unrivaled team of the industry's finest creative executives, I am thrilled that we are extending our relationship with RedOne, and that he will be working with the incredible team Steve Barnett has built at Capitol."

'Today is truly a monumental day for 2101 Records, and marks an exciting new chapter in my career. Capitol Records is a great partner for us, and we can't wait to bring our artists to music fans around the world under 2101 Records/Capitol. I look forward to working with Steve, Lucian, and my amazing team to drive 2101 to preeminence in the days, weeks, months, and years to come,' stated RedOne.

Initial 2101 Records artists include pop quintet Midnight Red, industrial-rock pop artist Porcelain Black and Hybrid Indy Rock/Electro Hip-Hop band 7Lions. The label plans to announce some highly anticipated new signings and releases in the very near future.

Prior to 2101 Records partnership with Capitol, the label has experienced tremendous growth since its inception in 2010. The label earned its first U.S. Platinum® selling single with Havana Brown's, 'We Run The Night' feat. Pitbull in September 2012, and their debut Artist Mohombi hit #1 in 14 countries throughout Europe and Asia.

About RedOne

RedOne (Nadir Khayat) is a multi-Grammy winning, Moroccan/Swedish-born producer, songwriter, music executive, and Founder/CEO of 2101 Records, a joint venture partnership with Capitol Records. RedOne is also the Founder/CEO of 2101 Songs, one of the fastest growing music publishing companies; and of RedOne Productions, an independent music and television content creation and IP business.

RedOne's credits include Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Nicki Minaj, Pitbull, Enrique Iglesias, Akon, Usher, Mohombi, and DJ Havana Brown among others, RedOne has created more than 55 Global Hit singles in the past five years, including 28 #1 singles. His work has earned three GRAMMY Awards, he was named BMI's Songwriter of the year, as well Billboard magazine's Producer of the Year and multiple awards from the Swedish Music Publishers Association.

Beyond his music, RedOne is intimately involved in his 2101 Foundation, a nonprofit organization committed to helping, inspiring, and motivating disadvantaged youths through music, arts and education. For more information about RedOne or 2101 Records, please visit www.redoneprod.com or www.2101records.com.

About Universal Music Group

Universal Music Group is the global music leader, with wholly owned operations in 60 territories. Its businesses also include Universal Music Publishing Group, one of the industry's premier music publishing operations worldwide.

Universal Music Group's record labels include A&M/Octone, Angel, Astralwerks, Blue Note, Capitol Records, Decca, Def Jam Recordings, Deutsche Grammophon, Disa, Emarcy, Fonovisa, Geffen Records, Interscope Records, I.R.S., Island Records, Lost Highway Records, Machete Music, Manhattan, MCA Nashville, Mercury Nashville, Mercury Records, Motown Records, Polydor Records, Republic Records, Universal Music Latino, Verve Music Group and Virgin Records, as well as a multitude of record labels owned or distributed by its record company subsidiaries around the world. The Universal Music Group owns the most extensive catalogue of music in the industry, which includes the last 100 years of the world's most popular artists and their recordings. UMG's catalogue is marketed through two distinct divisions, Universal Music Enterprises (in the U.S.) and Universal Strategic Marketing (outside the U.S.). Universal Music Group also includes Global Digital Business, its new media and technologies division and Bravado, its merchandising company.

Universal Music Group is a fully owned subsidiary of Vivendi.

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'I am passionate about the live concert business—there's nothing like an exhilarating live show—and it is a tremendous honor to continue doing what I love with the extremely talented Get In Latin America team,' said Lear. 'To work with a roster like Get In's is a dream come true and I can't wait to contribute to their continued success.'

'Lear is well-regarded throughout the Latin American music industry for his ability to catapult both new and established artists to new heights with well-executed performance schedules,' said Zabala. 'He joins a growing team of experts that provide a network of first-class services to artists around the world. We're fortunate to have him join the Warner Music family and look forward to implementing the skills he brings to the table.'

Lear is a seasoned music executive with more than two decades of experience working in the record industry. He has previously served as Senior Vice President, Universal Music Mexico, as well as Managing Director, EMI Mexico. Lear has been an integral part of the development and success of such artists as Juanes, Paulina Rubio, Babasonicos, Zoé, and Enrique Iglesias.

Get In Latin America has operations in artist management, live production, touring promotion and brand partnerships. The company books concerts in Mexico, Central America, Colombia, Argentina, Chile and Peru. Get In represents many renowned Latin artists including Beto Cuevas, Carlos Baute, Marco di Mauro, Sandoval, Sergio Dalma, and Alex Ubago, among others.

Source: Warner Music Group

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New York, NY – The 2013 Tribeca Film Festival (TFF), co-founded by Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal and Craig Hatkoff, and presented by American Express, today announced that more than 450,000 people attended screenings, panels, talks and free community events – including the Tribeca Drive-In series, Family Festival Street Fair, Tribeca/ESPN Sports Day, as well as the Storyscapes installation at the Bombay Sapphire House of Imagination, the Tribeca Disruptive Innovation Awards and the Tribeca Film Institute Interactive Day – during the Festival's 12th edition.

From April 17 through 28, the Festival hosted nearly 400 screenings and panels with more than 95% attendance. A total of 89 features and 60 short films from 37 countries were screened for more than 117,000 movie-goers and panel attendees during the course of the 12-day Festival.

'Experiencing the films and events with our audiences over the past 12 days has been incredible,' said Jane Rosenthal, co-founder, Tribeca Film Festival. 'It is so rewarding to watch their reactions and hear them engage with our filmmakers at the Q&As after the screenings. It proves there is no better audience than New Yorkers!'

Audiences from across the country received front row access to exclusive Tribeca content through the fourth annual Tribeca Online Festival (TOF), which returned with free streaming of a selection of three world premiere features and four shorts, as well as panel conversations with filmmakers and the TFF awards ceremony. TOF also hosted a new online contest, the #6SECFILMS Vine Competition, a juried competition using the six-second, micro-movie making app, as well as video highlights from the 'Future of Film Live' conversation series, featuring seven talks during TFF with filmmakers and industry leaders on the evolution of the film industry.

The popular free community events returned with the Tribeca Drive-In movie series on the Hudson River, which featured the classic Hitchcock film, The Birds, followed by Tim Burton's beloved comedy Beetlejuice and a screening of Lil Bub & Friendz, co-sponsored by AT&T and JetBlue, and hosted by Brookfield. Despite the unseasonable weather, more than 6,000 visitors came out for the free, outdoor films and participated in games and activities, including movie trivia, a live bird show performance, a ghoulish costume contest, face painting, prize giveaways and more.

Festival organizers and NYPD Community Affairs Officer Gene Schatz estimated that a crowd of 325,000 enjoyed the signature Tribeca Family Festival Street Fair and Tribeca/ESPN Sports Day on Saturday, April 27, including live performances from the casts of Broadway shows and visits from New York sports teams in the Tribeca neighborhood. The day also featured a sneak preview of the upcoming summer comedy The Smurfs 2, alongwith a free family screening The Smurfs withappearances by cast members. More than 2,400 attended the Festival's free talks, including the 'Future of Film Live' program, and the Tribeca Talks: Industry and Tribeca Talks: Pen to Paper panel discussions.

The 2013 Festival closed with the 30th Anniversary of Martin Scorsese's The King of Comedy, restored in association with The Film Foundation, Regency Enterprises and Twentieth Century Fox. The screening was followed by a Q&A with Scorsese and cast members Robert De Niro and Jerry Lewis.

2013 Tribeca Film Festival anecdotes:

• In all, 832 industry delegates attended TFF, representing 36 countries including Israel, Sweden, South Africa, Poland, Italy, France, The Netherlands, South Korea, Norway and Australia.
• The Tribeca Film Institute screened Festival films and student-made work for 1,395 New York City students through its educational programs, including 150 inmates at Rikers Island, who attended a screening of Inside Out: The People's Art Project as part of the Youth Screening Series.
• 415 Vines were submitted to the first-ever #6SECFILMS Vine Competition.
• At the world premiere of Bending Steel, subject Chris Schoeck bent a steel rod into a tightly bound circle in front of the audience, noting that he has no trouble with the ladies when he does the trick in a bar.
• Films Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me, Lenny Cooke, and Flex is Kings received standing ovations; as did Clint Eastwood following the screening of Eastwood Directs: The Untold Story before his Tribeca Talks Directors Series discussion; President Clinton when he introduced Bridegroom at its premiere; and Jerry Lewis when he came out on stage to join Robert De Niro and Martin Scorsese for the conversation following closing night film The King of Comedy.
• During the Q&A for the documentary Dancing in Jaffa, a graduate of subject Pierre Dulaine's program who was in the audience raised her hand and Pierre brought her up to dance the Merengue together in front of the crowd.
• Several cats joined their owners in the audience at the premiere of Lil Bub & Friendz.
• Tribeca's new juried section Storyscapes, created in collaboration with BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® gin had over 3,200 registrants to experience the five interactive projects, which included 20 robots from Robots in Residence that roamed the Festival interviewing attendees.

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Supported by Gower Street Estates trading as Albert Dock Liverpool and the Bloxham Charitable Trust

On 24 May, Tate Liverpool celebrates the 25th anniversary of its opening, and twenty-five years of the regenerated Albert Dock. A special free display, reflecting on the past quarter-century and looking forward to the gallery's future, alongside a programme of family-friendly events programmed in parallel with partners across the Dock, will allow visitors to share in the celebrations.

The Tate Liverpool is 25 display (17–27 May, closed Wednesday 22 May) invites visitors to find out more about the gallery's history, achievements, partnerships, programmes and artistic relationships over the past twenty-five years. The display format will be a timeline containing exhibition posters, gallery facts and memories and birthday wishes submitted by artists, staff and friends of the gallery. Visitors will be encouraged to contribute their own stories or drawings to the timeline, and will have the opportunity to enjoy photographs and exhibition catalogues from past to present.

Visitors will be able to add their memories of the Albert Dock to the interactive website makinghistory.albertdock.com from a special station within the display, which will remain in the gallery throughout the summer. The web app is part of Gower Street Estates' (GSE) Albert Dock: MAKING HISTORY campaign, which reflects the global significance and impact of Albert Dock and its place in Liverpool's economic, cultural and social history. The web app is an international platform for people to engage with the Albert Dock and share their memories even if they can't visit in person. Tate Liverpool is also encouraging visitors to tweet their memories and birthday messages to @tateliverpool using #TL25 or on Facebook.

Tate Liverpool will also be hosting a series of special events and activities linked to the birthday. The Art of Parties (Friday 17 May 2013, 18.00 – 21.00) is part of the Light Night programme. The event will feature music, live performances by A Sense of Sound and Company of Friends, activities, pampering by So Coco Rouge and party games inspired by the last twenty-five years. The event is presented by In the Frame, a group of adults with learning disabilities who regularly meet at Tate to plan and deliver activities and events. It is open to all and is a free event – no booking required.

On Saturday 18 May (11.00 and 14.00) the award-winning children's illustrator Claudia Boldt will be at the gallery to read her new story Melvin: The Luckiest Monkey in the World followed by a creative workshop, as part of the Liverpool Literary Festival . The sessions are free but must be booked in advance – visit tate.org.uk/liverpool for more information.

From Monday 27 May – Sunday 2 June (13.30–16.30) families can celebrate our silver anniversary by creating silvery sculptures from a selection of shiny materials in our Art Dock Studio with artist Fiona Smith. Shine On is a free activity, suitable for all ages and there is no need to book.

Tate Liverpool's activities form part of wider celebrations on the Albert Dock across the weekend of 31 May – 2 June. The Albert Dock invites visitors to join in a weekend of free family fun and entertainment, with street theatre, choirs, face painting, live music and special 'kids go free' offers across the restaurants and attractions. Venues taking part with activities and special offers include The Beatles Story, Merseyside Maritime Museum, the Yellow Duckmarine, What's Cooking?, PanAm Bar and Restaurant, Blue Bar and Grill, Gusto and Quay Confectionery. For more information on the upcoming events, please visit www.albertdock.com.
Notes to Editor

There is a full press pack available for Tate Liverpool is 25 containing exhibition highlights, fun facts, economic impact statistics, quotes etc. Please contact Tate Liverpool Press Office if you would like to receive the pack.
Tate Liverpool Events
Tate Liverpool is 25

Friday 17 – Monday 27 May 2013 (closed Wednesday 22 May), 10.00–18.00
Wolfson Gallery
Admission FREE
The Art of Parties

Friday 17 May 2013, 18.00–21.00
FREE – no booking required
Melvin: The Luckiest Monkey in the World

Saturday 18 May 2013, 11.00 and 14.00
FREE - sessions must be booked in advance
Shine On: 25th Anniversary Celebrations

Monday 27 May - Sunday 2 June 2013, 13.30–16.30
Art Dock Studio
FREE – no booking required

For more information on all the events listed, and to book, please visit tate.org.uk/liverpool or call 0151 702 7400.

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Guests may purchase food and beverages from the Pavilion Café and its carts located around the Garden or may bring their own picnics. Alcoholic beverages may not be brought to the premises from outside and are subject to confiscation. Security officers reserve the right to inspect all items brought into the Sculpture Garden. For the safety of visitors and works of art, access to the Sculpture Garden will be limited if the space becomes too crowded.

Concerts take place amid the Gallery's collection of large-scale sculpture by such artists as Louise Bourgeois, Roy Lichtenstein, Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen, and Roxy Paine.

The relaxed garden setting and friendly cultural atmosphere has made Jazz in the Garden a favorite Friday evening destination for Washingtonians and visitors of all ages. Musicians perform in front of the Pavilion Café while visitors sit around the grand central fountain or relax on a blanket, enjoying the beautifully landscaped grounds.

Jazz in the Garden is sponsored by Guest Services, Inc., and the National Gallery of Art.

Performances

Concerts may be cancelled due to excessive heat or inclement weather. The schedule for this season's Friday evening concerts is as follows:

May 24: Ruthie and the Wranglers (roots rock 'n' roll)

May 31: Chopteeth (Afrofunk big band)

June 7: DC Jazz Festival presents Sin Miedo (salsa)

June 14: Deanna Bogart Band ('blusion,' blues fusion)

June 21: Hendrik Meurkens (jazz xylophone and harmonica)

June 28: Swingtopia (big-band swing)

July 5: Ernest 'EC3' Coleman and Friends (percussionist, Latin jazz)

July 12: Juanita Williams (jazz vocalist)

July 19: Euphonasia (euphonium jazz-rock fusion)

July 26: Incendio (Latin guitar world fusion)

August 2: Brian Simms (keyboard vocalist)

August 9: Josh Bayer (jazz guitarist)

August 16: Doc Scantlin's Palmettos (1920s and '30s big band)

August 23: Dixie Power Trio (zydeco, Cajun and Louisiana funk)

August 30: Bruno Nasta (jazz violin) and the U.S. Naval Academy 'Next Wave' Jazz Ensemble

To learn more about Jazz in the Garden concerts and performers, visit www.nga.gov/jazz or call (202) 289-3360.

Refreshments from the Pavilion Café

A special menu of appetizers, sandwiches, pizzas, and salads is available inside the Pavilion Café, while an outdoor grill provides barbecue pork sandwiches, Mediterranean beef and chicken kabobs, and grilled chicken sausage sandwiches. A gelato cart is also conveniently located near the fountain. A variety of beverages, including beer, wine, sangria, and soda, are sold onsite. View the full Jazz in the Garden menu at www.jazzinthegarden.com.

National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden

Designed to offer year-round enjoyment to the public in one of the preeminent locations on the National Mall, the 6.1-acre National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden opened on May 23, 1999. The richly landscaped setting provides a distinctive backdrop for 19 monumental works of 20th-century sculpture by internationally renowned artists. Visitors may enjoy spacious seating and walking areas amid the native American canopy and flowering trees, shrubs, ground covers, and perennials. The National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden was given to the nation by The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation. More information about the Sculpture Garden is available at www.nga.gov/exhibitions/sculptureinfo.

When visiting the Sculpture Garden, please do not touch the works of art. Tables are not permitted. Do not ride bicycles or use in-line skates and skateboards inside the Sculpture Garden; either walk beside your bicycle or secure it in bicycle parking, available near the entrance on Constitution Avenue and Madison Drive. Only service animals are allowed.

Hours and Location

The summer hours of the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden, from May 25 to September 3, are as follows:

Monday–Thursday and Saturday, 10 a.m.–7 p.m.

Friday, 10 a.m.–9:30 p.m.

Sunday, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.

The Pavilion Café remains open until 8:30 p.m. on Fridays during the Jazz in the Garden concert series and until 6 p.m. the rest of the week.

Located on the National Mall at 7th Street and Constitution Avenue NW, on the block adjacent to the West Building of the Gallery, the Sculpture Garden is accessible to visitors with disabilities.

The nearest Metro stations are Archives/Navy Memorial (Green/Yellow Lines), Smithsonian (Blue/Orange Lines), and Judiciary Square (Red Line). The DC Circulator Bus stops at 4th Street and Madison Drive NW and on 7th Street and Constitution Avenue NW.

General Information

The National Gallery of Art and its Sculpture Garden are at all times free to the public. They are located on the National Mall between 3rd and 9th Streets at Constitution Avenue NW, and are open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Gallery is closed on December 25 and January 1. With the exception of the atrium and library, the galleries in the East Building will be closing gradually beginning in July 2013 and will remain closed for approximately three years for Master Facilities Plan and renovations. For specific updates on gallery closings, visit www.nga.gov/renovation.

For information call (202) 737-4215 or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at (202) 842-6176, or visit the Gallery's Web site at www.nga.gov. Follow the Gallery on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NationalGalleryofArt and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ngadc.

Visitors will be asked to present all carried items for inspection upon entering. Checkrooms are free of charge and located at each entrance. Luggage and other oversized bags must be presented at the 4th Street entrances to the East or West Building to permit x-ray screening and must be deposited in the checkrooms at those entrances. For the safety of visitors and the works of art, nothing may be carried into the Gallery on a visitor's back. Any bag or other items that cannot be carried reasonably and safely in some other manner must be left in the checkrooms. Items larger than 17 by 26 inches cannot be accepted by the Gallery or its checkrooms.

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PURCHASE, N.Y. – Grammy® and Emmy® Award-winner Justin Timberlake has teamed up with MasterCard in an innovative, two-year relationship focused on brand collaboration and the delivery of truly unforgettable fan experiences for MasterCard cardholders and Justin Timberlake fans worldwide.

To launch the global partnership, Timberlake and MasterCard are offering cardholders a priceless experience that will reflect the exclusivity, collaboration and access the partnership will provide — the MasterCard Priceless Premieres presents Justin Timberlake performance. The special event available only to MasterCard cardholders will take place at the Roseland Ballroom in New York City on May 5. Consumers registered on Priceless New York will be the first to know when tickets are available for the show.

'I'm thrilled to be part of a collaboration that offers me the opportunity to connect and engage with fans and bring them closer to the music' says Timberlake. 'MasterCard is a respected global brand and I look forward to working with them to bring something truly unique to their cardholders.'

The partnership will bring together MasterCard's expertise in delivering Priceless experiences and driving commerce with Timberlake's global influence and resurgence into music and entertainment for the benefit of fans and cardholders. Timberlake's latest solo album, The 20/20 Experience, has been a massive success having been certified Double Platinum in the U.S., landing at #1 on the iTunes chart in 89 countries to become the fastest selling album in iTunes history and reaching the top of the charts internationally in several countries including an unprecedented three weeks at #1 in the UK. The collaboration and partnership between Timberlake and MasterCard will translate to exclusive access to co-created content, events and experiences as well as consumer engagement opportunities.

'When people think about access to music and entertainment, we want them to think of MasterCard,' said Alfredo Gangotena, Chief Marketing Officer, MasterCard. 'We've had a role in this space for some time but are now looking to really put a stake in the ground and we're doing so by tapping into one of the most prominent global entertainment and business minds, Justin Timberlake. We've got some amazing things up our sleeves and know that cardholders and fans will be thrilled.'

MasterCard's Priceless Cities program offers cardholders who sign up for the program access to handpicked experiences and offers not only in their home cities, but also in cities around the world. Such experiences include exclusive access to concerts, theatre, restaurants, museums, and sporting events around the world. The program is currently available in 15 cities across the globe, including New York, Chicago, Miami, Los Angeles, London, Paris, Toronto and Buenos Aires.

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TORONTO – The Art Gallery of Ontario's popular 1st Thursdays series returns on May 2, 2013, with a lineup inspired by the Gallery's current exhibition Revealing the Early Renaissance: Stories and Secrets in Florentine Art. Party-goers will enjoy throwback Renaissance-themed performances, art-making experiences, live music and curator talks. Advance tickets are $10 for members/$12 general public and are on sale now at ago.net/1stThursdays. The 19+ event runs from 7 to 11:30 p.m.

Blending killer licks and divine harmonies, musical headliner ZEUS takes the stage in Walker Court at 9:45 p.m. As a 2010 Polaris Prize nominee, the Toronto foursome has garnered international attention with albums Say Us (2010) and Busting Visions (2012), both released on beloved Canadian indie label Arts & Crafts.

Dance to Toronto-based Iris Fraser-Gudrunas's DJ set in Walker Court featuring her ongoing project DJ Gallery. The project has Fraser-Gudrunas spinning tracks in outlandish costumes designed by different artists. Her getup for the May edition of 1st Thursdays features Renaissance-themed garb created by local artist Adrienne Kammerer. DJ Mama Knows takes to the decks in Galleria Italia.

Create a one-of-a-kind artwork at 1st Thursdays' popular DIY art-making stations. Local artist Ortansa Moraru will lead a printmaking demo in the Margaret & Jim Fleck Gallery all night long. A paint-by-numbers station will be available in Galleria Italia encouraging party-goers to create their own Renaissance masterpieces.

Join Toronto artist Nicole Collins as she leads a drawing performance entitled 'will it go round in circles?' in the Irina Moore Gallery. Joined by two co-performers, Collins aims to draw a perfect circle using her arms as a compass and silverpoint as a marker. The installation explores notions of perfection, the inevitability of failure and human persistence.

Experience Revealing the Early Renaissance: Stories and Secrets in Florentine Art alongside local artists and the exhibition's dynamic young curator, Sasha Suda. From 7:30 to 9 p.m., this series of three talks will illuminate rare artworks of the Early Renaissance with open discussions on Early-Florentine culture. An additional $10 admission applies to see the special exhibition.

For photography lovers, the AGO's Sophie Hackett, curator of Light My Fire: Some Propositions about Portraits and Photography, will lead an informal tour of the exhibition with Thierry Gervais, head of research at the Ryerson Image Centre, at 7:30 p.m. Light my Fire is a featured exhibition in the Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival.

Find two artist-in-residence performances throughout gallery spaces all night long. Former AGO artist-in-residence duo Life of a Craphead marks the closing of a 50-year retrospective with a performance of 'all of the performances they have ever performed." The AGO's current photographer-in-residence and 2012 Grange Prize finalist Jason Evans will rove through the European and Canadian galleries with a portable DJ installation playing records from his personal collection for specially chosen works in the AGO collection, in a performance entitled Music for Looking.

May's 1st Thursdays menu features porchetta sandwiches and arancini stations on the main level, as well a parmesan sandwich station in Galleria Italia. Bars serving mixed drinks, wine and beer will be dotted around the Gallery. Visitors looking for more than a taste can enjoy FRANK's Florentine prix fixe dinner menu for $45. Call (416) 979-6688 for reservations.

Guests can purchase $22 ticket packages online for Revealing the Early Renaissance: Stories and Secrets in Florentine Art and May's 1st Thursdays. This ticket package must be purchased to attend the Renaissance-themed pop-up talks featured in this month's programming. The exhibition will be open until 9:30 p.m., with the last entry at 9 p.m. AGO members enter the exhibition for free.

Tickets for May's 1st Thursdays are on sale now. Regular-priced tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Admission for AGO members is $10 in advance and $13 at the door. Book tickets online by visiting www.ago.net/1stThursdays.

For up-to-date details about 1st Thursdays, visit www.ago.net/1stThursdays and follow #AGO1st on Twitter and Instagram.

Zeus appears courtesy of Arts & Craft Records. In celebration of the label's 10th anniversary, the band brings its high-energy rock 'n' roll to the Field Trip Music & Arts Festival on June 8, 2013, at Fort York.

The Art Gallery of Ontario is pleased to acknowledge the Joe Fresh® brand as the Sponsor of 1st Thursdays at the AGO.

Contemporary programming at the AGO is generously supported by the Canada Council for the Arts.

The AGO acknowledges the generous support of its Signature Partners: American Express, Signature Partner of the Conservation Program; and Aimia, Signature Partner of the Photography Collection Program.

ABOUT THE AGO
With a collection of more than 80,000 works of art, the Art Gallery of Ontario is among the most distinguished art museums in North America. From the vast body of Group of Seven and signature Canadian works to the African art gallery, from the cutting-edge contemporary art to Peter Paul Rubens' masterpiece The Massacre of The Innocents, the AGO offers an incredible art experience with each visit. In 2002 Ken Thomson's generous gift of 2,000 remarkable works of Canadian and European art inspired Transformation AGO, an innovative architectural expansion by world-renowned architect Frank Gehry that in 2008 resulted in one of the most critically acclaimed architectural achievements in North America. Highlights include Galleria Italia, a gleaming showcase of wood and glass running the length of an entire city block, and the often-photographed spiral staircase, beckoning visitors to explore. The AGO has an active membership program offering great value, and the AGO's Weston Family Learning Centre offers engaging art and creative programs for children, families, youth and adults. Visit ago.net to find out more about upcoming special exhibitions, to learn about eating and shopping at the AGO, to register for programs and to buy tickets or memberships.

March 16, 2013 – June 16, 2013: Revealing the Early Renaissance: Stories and Secrets in Florentine Art

Aug. 17, 2013 – Oct. 27, 2013: Ai Weiwei: According to What?

Nov. 30, 2013 – March 2, 2014: The Great Upheaval: Modern Masterpieces from the Guggenheim Collection

The AGO is funded in part by the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport. Additional operating support is received from the City of Toronto, the Canada Council for the Arts and generous contributions from AGO members, donors and private-sector partners.

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