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International Beauty Expo (IBE 2012)
June 24th and 25th, 2012
Long Beach Convention Center
This Hair & Beauty Expo will feature Workshops, Celebrities, Competitions, Stall Design Awards, Educational Seminars, Product Launches, Press Conference with VIP Guests and much more.
For more information; please log on to www.international-beautyexpo.com
To purchase tickets go to http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/211637
Everything But Water’s Tropical Reopening Party at Brea Mall
March 10, 2012
Brea Mall, CA
To celebrate the reopening of the Brea Mall store, Everything But Water will host an afternoon of tropical play on Saturday March 10, from 1pm to 5pm. Customers will have their hair styled with fresh flowers, enjoy island-inspired drinks and can create their own getaway souvenir – a custom-designed threaded bracelet. Shoppers will receive a Votivo candle with every purchase while supplies last. Everything But Water is located near the atrium.
Hope to see you there!
You can find Everything But Water online at www.everythingbutwater.com.
Creating World Connections
USA | India Trade Conference
July 27, 2012
Irvine Marriott
The 2nd annual trade conference was presented by 365 Consultant, a leader in creating global partnerships. This year’s conference, Creating World Connections, USA | India Trade Conference 2012, was to build strong commercial and economic ties between India and the United States of America. It was also a forum to share ideas and learn about the opportunities presented by India’s phenomenal growth.
Thanks to Himanshu Thakkar for USA | India Trade Conference.
(In the photo: Hon. Mayor of Raipur and U.S. Rep So Cal’s 40th District)
TieCON South West 2012
October 6, 2012
Cerritos Sheraton, CA
TiECon SoCal is TiE Southern California’s signature annual conference bringing together some 1000 entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and business professionals for a good combination of substantive conversation and peer networking. The agenda features several keynote/plenary discussions and a number of smaller break-out panels, with plenty of time for informal exchange.
The 2012 TieCON South West will include:
Panels on Hollywood-Bollywood Media & Entertainment
Sessions on Social Media/ Mobile Technology
Insights on Getting Funded with Angels
DJ Music, Dance & Entertainment
For more info and registration, visit http://socal.tie.org
Laguna Museum of Art Open House & Volunteer Recognition Reception
September 25, 2012
Laguna Art Museum, Laguna Beach, CA
Each year Laguna Art Museum opens its doors for free to museum members and members of the community for its annual open house event. The event features a video montage announcing museum plans for 2013, the introduction of new members of the Board of Trustees, and a presentation recognizing outstanding volunteers. Following the presentation, the museum will provide light refreshments and the galleries will be open for guests to visit the current exhibitions. Attendees will have the opportunity to mingle with the museum’s curators and executive director.
For more info and to RSVP, please visit www.lagunaartmuseum.org.
Fashion’s Night Out and Style Week OC
with Celebrity Designer Nick Verreos
Fashion Island & Irvine Spectrum Celebrate Style Week Orange County
September 5-8, 2012
Fashion Island in Newport Beach & Irvine Spectrum, CA
* Thursday, Sept. 6: Fashion’s Night Out at Fashion Island – Jillian Barberie Reynolds, co-host of Good Day LA on FOX Channel 11, and top American designer David Meister will host the festivities at 5 pm in the Neiman Marcus – Bloomingdale’s Courtyard. A fall trend fashion presentation commentated by Style File host Barberie Reynolds will be followed by a dazzling runway show presented by renowned LA-based designer David Meister. Dozens of Fashion Island stores will host in-store fashion and beauty events, giveaways, sweet treats, DJs and more from 5 to 9 pm.
* Friday, Sept. 7: Retrospective Fashion Show and Riviera Magazine Anniversary Party at Fashion Island – Fashion Island will celebrate 45 years of fashion prominence in Southern California with a runway show highlighting looks from exclusive stores including C. Wonder, Joie, Ella Moss and more in the Neiman Marcus-Bloomingdale’s Courtyard at 7 pm.
* Saturday, Sept. 8: Designer Nick Verreos hosts Spectrum Collection & Cadillac: Contemporary Design at Irvine Spectrum Center - Spectrum Collection is a 7 pm runway show spotlighting a variety of retailers at Irvine Spectrum Center, complete with a traditional bridal look for the finale from Demetrios Bride. Spectrum Collection will be preceded by Cadillac: Contemporary Design, with FIDM graduate designers competing with original looks using denim and Cadillac car parts.
For more information, please visit www.StyleWeekOC.com.
SIGGRAPH 2012 | Influenza LA | For Your Media Coverage
The Computer Animation Festival
August 5-9, 2012
Los Angeles Convention Center, CA
SIGGRAPH 2012, the world’s premier conference on computer graphics and interactive techniques, welcomed 21,212 artists, research scientists, gaming experts and developers, filmmakers, students, and academics from 83 countries around the globe to Los Angeles during the week.
Highlights:
The Computer Animation Festival presented the world’s most innovative, accomplished, and amazing creators of digital gaming, film, and video.
The SIGGRAPH 2012 Art Gallery: In Search of the Miraculous presented exceptional digital and technologically mediated artworks.
Thanks to Tina Chang for SIGGRAPH.
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Laguna Art Museum Open House | Influenza OC
September 25, 2012
Laguna Art Museum, Laguna Beach, CA
Each year Laguna Art Museum opens its doors for free to museum members and members of the community for its annual open house event. The event features a video montage announcing museum plans for 2013, the introduction of new members of the Board of Trustees, and a presentation recognizing outstanding volunteers. Following the presentation, the museum provides light refreshments and the galleries are open for guests to visit the current exhibitions. Attendees have the opportunity to mingle with the museum’s curators and executive director.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Presentation recognizing outstanding volunteers, including 2012 Volunteer of the Year Dennis Boyer. Boyer led the search for the museum’s new Executive Director Malcolm Warner and Deputy Director Ed Fosmire in 2011-2012.
Light refreshments and small bites which were gone almost as soon as they were served.
Opportunity to view the museum’s current exhibitions Clarence Hinkle, Modern Spirit and the Group of Eight, and ex·pose: peter bo rappmund. Working mainly in film, video, photography, and sound, Peter showed several photographs, along with three films: Psychohydrography, Vulgar Fractions and Tectonics. You almost felt like time’s at a standstill viewing the serene videos.
Thanks to Marni Farmer for Laguna Art Museum.
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Long Beach Comic & Horror Con | Influenza LB
November 3-4, 2012
Long Beach Convention Center, CA
Long Beach Comic & Horror Con is a true comic con focused on creating a fantastic experience for both fans and exhibitors in the Long Beach, Anaheim and Los Angeles areas. Offering a weekend packed with special guests and exhibitors and engaging panels.
Thanks to Long Beach Comic & Horror Con.
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International Salon & Spa Expo 2013 | Influenza LB
January 26-28, 2013
Long Beach Convention Center, CA
Highlights/ Stage Presentations
Sassoon Academy Spring Summer Collection 2013
Exclusive insight into the inspirations and techniques behind the new Spring/Summer 2013 collection from Sassoon Academy. Among one of the stand-out presentations where the models walk straight from their on-stage show to a hair display presentation at the Sassoon Academy booth, which always draws a huge crowd.
Lisa Yamasaki
Tokyo Collection 2013 - “Deep Space”
The must-see creative on-stage hair-cutting art demonstration/performance showcasing Tokyo’s hottest hair fashion trends by J’s Hair Studio & Academy, MUA Roshar, and guest celebrity hair stylist Allen Edwards. Featured model: Lauren Amante.
Martin Parsons - Salon & Spa Industry’s Hilarious Stand-Up! Dramatic, fashion forward presentation on the Magic of Long Hair.
Featured Brands
Amika, Andis, ARROJO, Azature, Cinderella Hair, Clairol, CND, Crew, CROC, Dinair, Keratin Complex (Artist: Martino Cartier and Model: Kelsey Lee Hollenbeck), Farouk Systems - CHI, Hotheads Hair Extensions, Iden International Inc, Ion Color Brilliance, Johnny B Hair Care, LeChat Nail Care Products, Macadamia Natural Oil (Artist/ Educator: Nathan Cheli), Moroccanoil, NEUMA, Nioxin, P&G Salon Professional, PBA Professional Beauty Association, Repechage, Rusk - BaBylissPro, Salon Tech/ AST Systems, Scruples, Vidal Sassoon/ Sassoon Academy, Vodana, Wella - colorcharm, Zotos - Age Beautiful
Heartfelt Program
Hairdressers at Heart by Wella enables stylists to go the next level by providing educational and monetary assistance in the form of scholarships, artistic competitions, grants, and more.
About ISSE LB
Produced by the Professional Beauty Association (PBA), the International Salon and Spa Expo (ISSE) Long Beach has become the West Coast’s largest and most influential beauty event open exclusively to licensed beauty professionals, students and instructors. With more than 40,000 beauty professionals expected, ISSE Long Beach has evolved beyond the traditional “hair show” to a complete beauty event for hair, nails, cosmetics, esthetics and advanced education.
Thanks to Brad & Yvette Masterson for ISSE LB.
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The Big Photo Show just launched its first national photo contest. It’s “The Big Photo Show’s Seriously Fun Photography Photo Challenge” and they’re seeking entries from photo enthusiasts at all levels from across the US. The contest’s open to anyone 18 and older who love taking pics.
Entries are being accepted online now through April 5, 2013. Online voting for the “people’s choice” winners will take place March 25-April 8, and judging by a panel of three professional photographers will take place in early April. Winners will be announced April 9, 2013. All winning entries, along with many other top submissions, will be on display at The Big Photo Show.
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Fashion Week San Diego
September 30th, 2013 - October 6th, 2013
Port of San Diego in Downtown San Diego, CA
Fashion Week San Diego 2013 will kick off with private events for Sponsors and Designers at Roppongi Restaurant & Sushi Bar in La Jolla on September 30th and October 1st. The rest of the nights will be held in the Broadway Pier, FWSD will be taking it over for five days. Wednesday is the Art & Beauty behind Fashion and marks the beginning of events open to ticket holders. Followed by three nights of Runway Shows October 3rd-5th. The week will end with the Trunk Show on October 6th.
Fashion Week San Diego was formed to showcase emerging designers and their works by being a launching pad for their careers. Highlighting the fashion & beauty industry and the community of San Diego is a key goal of Fashion Week San Diego.
Fashion Week San Diego is presented by APA Business Consulting, Inc. The event will be open to both industry professionals and the public.
For more info and tickets, please visit www.fashionweeksd.com.
The Big Photo Show
May 4-5, 2013
Los Angeles Convention Center, CA
Where photo enthusiasts can come to see, touch and try the latest in photography gear; meet representatives from the top equipment manufacturers from around the world; learn new ways to hone their skills and take their photography to the next level; and interact with other photographers.
Admission at the door will be $25. Register online in advance and enjoy complimentary admission thanks to The Big Photo Show and their generous sponsors and exhibitors.
They have lots of great partners that are helping to spread the word about The Big Photo Show and we are one of them.
If you love photography, you’ll want to be here!
For more info and registration, please visit www.thebigphotoshow.com.
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