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5 hours ago
The 25th WinterFest Music Festival Continues to See the Light of Day
The 25th annual WinterFest Music Festival benefiting the Light of Day Foundation (LOD) continues to see the light as the final weekend of shows draws near, Friday, January 24th and 25th. (schedule below). In its quest to find a cure for Parkinson’s Disease and the Parkinsonisms (ALS and PSP), The LOD Foundation always begins with the [...]
1 day ago
The Ultimate Value – NYC Winter Outing Returns
The ultimate value for visitors and locals to New York City returns with the annual NYC Winter OutingSM (January 21 thru February 9), when three of NYC Tourism’s signature programs align: NYC Restaurant Week, NYC Broadway WeekSM and NYC Must-See WeekSM. Hotel savings are also obtainable as the winter season offers the most attractive rates of the year [...]
2 days ago
MLK Had A Dream 62 Years Ago – A Reality Now or Still Work in Progress?
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Advocacy
It has been 61 years since civil rights activist Martin Luther king, Jr. had a dream and shared it in that momentous speech "I Have A Dream" on the March on Washington on August 26, 1963. As we celebrate MLK Day, we have to wonder if his dream is now a reality or still a [...]
3 days ago
Popcorn Trivia – It’s National Popcorn Day!
Popcorn trivia in honor of National Popcorn Day! Popcorn has Socially Sparked® our lives for centuries. Over the years, it has become a favorite snack for people of all ages and a pop culture subject for pop artists like Andy Warhol. Here's the top eight corny facts about the snack favorite. POPCORN TRIVIA: 8 CORNY [...]
4 days ago
The Power of Music Sees the Light of Day
The Light of Day Foundation and its quest to find a cure for Parkinson’s Disease and the Parkinsonisms (ALS and PSP) begins with the power of music. The power of music to heal is a given. The power of music to raise awareness and funds for a cause -- in this case, for debilitating neuro-degenerative [...]
2 weeks ago
12th Annual JanArtsNYC Starts to Swing This Week
The 12th annual JanArtsNYC starts to swing this week when several festivals get underway, including the Jazz Congress & Unity Jazz Festival, Winter Jazzfest and APAP, to name a few. Each year New York City becomes a performing arts mecca all month-long as artists and organizations around the globe trek to the Big Apple to [...]
2 weeks ago
New York City and All That Jazz!
It’s January in New York City and all that jazz. Literally, NYC is the place to be for everything Jazz this month. The City plays host to Winter JazzFest, the Jazz Congress, and the Unity Jazz Festival. These events along with musical showcases around town from the world's largest performing arts conference (APAP) will keep [...]
2 months ago
Together We Sing A Song For You Ella Jenkins
Ella Jenkins was the ultimate pioneer. Dubbed the first lady of children's music, her contributions to the genre and the world will stand the test of time. This week, Ella passed away at the age of 100 leaving a legacy of riches in song and spirit for the world to enjoy in perpetuity. We have [...]
5 months ago
Slice Through The Cheese – National Cheese Pizza Day
Slice through the cheese and pie up with your favorite style of pizza in honor of National Cheese Pizza Day. Each year on September 5th we celebrate the original Pizza Pie topping with its oozing melted cheese to kick-off the Fall season. Cheese Pizza has Socially Sparked® our lives for over a century in the [...]
6 months ago
Pucker Up for National Lipstick Day
Pucker up those lips today to show off your favorite shade of lipstick in honor of National Lipstick Day! This holiday was first created in the 1940s to celebrate the power and beauty of lipstick. We share some fast facts on the history of lipstick and five ways to honor the day beautifying your lips. [...]
8 months ago
June Takes Aim at Gun Violence, the Environment, Summerfests & More
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Advocacy
June Takes Aim at Gun Violence, the Environment, Summerfests and more worthwhile causes and fun events. It is the month to celebrate the official onset of Summer, Fathers, and festivals …
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9 months ago
May Sprouts Awareness for Skin Cancer, Mental Health, Mothers & More
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Advocacy
May sprouts awareness for a host of worthwhile causes that include skin cancer, mental health and arthritis. It is also the month to celebrate Nurses, Bike and Motorcycle Riding, and …
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10 months ago
SPARKS IGNITE FOR POETRY, JAZZ, THE EARTH AND MORE IN APRIL
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Advocacy
April sparks spotlight poetry, jazz, alcoholism, autism and many more social justice, health and arts awareness initiatives. Sparks also electrify awareness for the environment, sexual assault, child abuse and distracted driving. Designated days include Earth Day, World Health Day and Walking Day, to name just a few. Here’s a topline of April’s finest. NATIONAL POETRY [...]
11 months ago
Level the Paying Field for Equal Pay Day
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Advocacy
Equal Pay Day is March 14 in 2023. Women still have a ways to go before reaching a level “paying” field. While we can chalk some of the minimal gains over the last five years to the pandemic, that’s a small contributing factor here.
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1 year ago
‘Tis the Season to Get Shopping
'Tis the season to get shopping. Thanksgiving marks the start of the shopping and giving season with Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday and Giving Tuesday. It's the ideal time to get Socially Sparked® for the holidays. SOCIALLY SPARKED SHOPPING DAYS BLACK FRIDAY kicks it all off with deals at every retail store large [...]
1 year ago
November Sparks Hope for the Giving Month
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Advocacy
November is the giving month and ignites hope for change and awareness for many important causes. Giving thanks, giving kindness and giving aid become uber important this month as the …
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1 year ago
Recovery and Suicide Prevention Top the September Sparks
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Advocacy
Recovery and suicide prevention top the September sparks this year. It's also the month to raise awareness for food safety, cancer and many more important health and social initiatives. The return to fall starts an active calendar of monthly and weekly campaigns designed to make an impact for progress, prevention and finding cures. Topping our [...]
1 year ago
In 2023 Women Still Must Roar for Equality
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Advocacy
In 2023 women still must roar for equality. Today, August 26th is the annual Women's Equality Day. I repeat. Today is the annual Women's Equality Day marking how the 19th Amendment Socially Sparked® our lives, especially women. Yet, while it is 2023, women still must roar for their right to choose. Women still must roar [...]