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About Abbe Sparks

Abbe Sparks

Abbe Sparks is the Founder of Socially Sparked News. A social entrepreneur, she is a social media and content influencer who has been igniting the sparks promoting the entertainment, music, tech & advocacy sectors for over 25 years as the Chief Igniter of Abbe Sparks Media Group. A member of US Press Association, she has written for many digital and print publications including her former column 'Abbe's Sparks' for RFPalooza. You can also find her stories on Medium, Tumbler & LinkedIn and in magazines as the UK's "Blues Matters" and "Big City Rhythm & Blues". Socially Sparked News is her labor of love. Email Abbe @ https://info@sociallysparkednews.com
Latest Posts | By Abbe Sparks
News of Gregg Allman’s Death Hits Hard
8 years ago

News of Gregg Allman’s Death Hits Hard

By  •  Pop Culture, Socially Sparked Moments 2017, Music Socially Sparked

News of Gregg Allman’s death hits hard for fans and friends of the legendary Southern Rocker. Allman (69) died peacefully Saturday at his home in Savannah, Georgia. Co-founder of the …
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Historic Brooklyn Bridge Turns 134: Five Fast Facts
8 years ago

Historic Brooklyn Bridge Turns 134: Five Fast Facts

By  •  Pop Culture, Socially Sparked Moments 2017
The historic Brooklyn Bridge turns 134 years old today and continues to spark our lives. In honor of its 134th birthday, below are 5 fast facts about the iconic Brooklyn Bridge. Historic Brooklyn Bridge turns 134 years old. BIT OF BROOKLYN BRIDGE HISTORY Erected in 1883, the mighty bridge of granite towers and steel cables [...]
OBIE Awards Let the Sunshine Off-Broadway
8 years ago

OBIE Awards Let the Sunshine Off-Broadway

By  •  Socially Sparked Moments 2017, Theatre, Entertainment
The 2017 OBIE Awards let the sunshine on off-broadway last night with the 62nd annual Awards ceremony at New York City’s Webster Hall. Co-presented by the Village Voice and The American Theatre Wing, last night’s event was livestreamed via the OBIES’ Facebook page, FacebookLive. There were several performances last night including a smashing finale of [...]
Awards Season Continues with Obies Tonight
8 years ago

Awards Season Continues with Obies Tonight

By  •  Socially Sparked Moments 2017, Pop Culture, Theatre
62nd ANNUAL OBIE AWARDS LIVE FROM NEW YORK Obies mural by Bradley Theodore. photo by Timmy Blupe Awards season for the theatre community continues in New York City with the 62nd annual Obie Awards tonight at Webster Hall. The ceremony will be livestreamed via FacebookLive beginning at 7PM ET. This marks the second time the [...]
Farewell Ringling Bros. and Thank You
8 years ago

Farewell Ringling Bros. and Thank You

By  •  Socially Sparked Moments 2017, Pop Culture, Entertainment
GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH Ringling Bros. Final Shows are today. Yes it's farewell to Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus with final performances today at New York's Nassau Coliseum. A travesty on so many levels. One small upside. Tonight, circus lovers and fans around the globe can watch the final Ringling Bros. show live [...]
The M Word Forever Mystifies – Madoff Film Premieres
8 years ago

The M Word Forever Mystifies – Madoff Film Premieres

By  •  Socially Sparked Moments 2017, Pop Culture, Entertainment

Mention the ‘M’ word as in Madoff and a chain reaction of potent mixed emotions erupts around the world and simultaneously mystifies us. That dirty ‘M’ word forever mystifies us …
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15 Sizzling Summer Music Festivals from Panorama to Lollapalooza
8 years ago

15 Sizzling Summer Music Festivals from Panorama to Lollapalooza

By  •  Pop Culture, Socially Sparked Moments 2017, Music Socially Sparked
15 Music Festivals to Spark Your Summer Plans Sizzling hot summer music festivals are kicking into high gear. One week and counting before the holiday weekend - the official start to summertime fun. Whether you fancy indie-pop or rock; bluegrass and country; hip-hop or electric dance music, there is a festival for you. Here are [...]
Live From Mom’s House: Eliot Lewis Born to Rock
8 years ago

Live From Mom’s House: Eliot Lewis Born to Rock

By  •  Music Socially Sparked
Eliot Lewis Born to Rock Multi-instrumentalist Eliot Lewis was Born to Rock. Currently on tour with Hall and Oates plus solo gigs in between, the busy rock star takes five to chat on life at mom's house and her influence on his career. Born to rock, Eliot Lewis chats about growing up in his mom's [...]
Loving Son Bill Morganfield Sings Blues Away
8 years ago

Loving Son Bill Morganfield Sings Blues Away

By  •  Pop Culture, Music Socially Sparked, Chicago
Spotlight with Big Bill Morganfield Singer/songwriter Big Bill Morganfield is many things but foremost he’s a loving son and grandson who sings his Blues away to heal and remember his mom in his new song When You Lose Someone You Love Bloodstains On The Wall (Black Shuck Records). Big Bill Morganfield sings his blues away. [...]
Historic Seaport Museum Rings 50
8 years ago

Historic Seaport Museum Rings 50

By  •  Pop Culture, Socially Sparked Moments 2017, Entertainment
New York's historic Seaport Museum rings 50 with kick-off to year-long 50th birthday celebration last Saturday with free admission to all the museum's offerings within the historic seaport district. April marked 50 years since the museum received its charter from the state of New York. The Seaport Museum celebrates the immigration that built New York [...]
Wednesday is World Press Freedom Day
8 years ago

Wednesday is World Press Freedom Day

By  •  Socially Sparked Moments 2017, Advocacy

Wednesday May 3rd is World Press Freedom Day. Each year since 1994 when the UN proclaimed the official day, the world celebrates the freedom of the press.

“On World …
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May Flowers Awareness for Mental Health, Skin Cancer & More
8 years ago

May Flowers Awareness for Mental Health, Skin Cancer & More

By  •  Socially Sparked Moments 2017, Advocacy

May flowers bring awareness for Mental Health, Skin Cancer, Mothers and more this month. It is awareness month for a host of worthwhile causes as Stroke, High Blood Pressure and …
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April’s Finale Showers Unity for International Jazz Day
8 years ago

April’s Finale Showers Unity for International Jazz Day

By  •  Socially Sparked Moments 2017, Entertainment, Music Socially Sparked

April’s finale showers unity for International Jazz Day, a fitting ending to the month of Jazz Appreciation.

Today marks the sixth annual International Jazz Day which is celebrated in a …
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NY Seaport Museum Kicks-Off Year-Long 50th Celebration
8 years ago

NY Seaport Museum Kicks-Off Year-Long 50th Celebration

By  •  Socially Sparked Moments 2017, Entertainment, New York
South Street Seaport Museum Turns 50. photo courtesy of South Street Seaport museum New Yorks South Street Seaport Museum kicks-off a year-long 50th birthday celebration today with free admission to all the museum's offerings within the historic seaport district. April marks 50 years since the museum received its charter from the state. The Seaport Museum [...]
Golden Giving & Gildie-Centric Philanthropists
8 years ago

Golden Giving & Gildie-Centric Philanthropists

By  •  Socially Sparked Moments 2017, Advocacy, New York
Gilda's Club NYC Associate Board are golden, giving & Gildie-Centric emerging philanthropists Golden, giving and Gildie-centric is the best way to describe the emerging philanthropists who comprise the Associate Board of Gilda’s Club NYC. (GCNYC). I can’t think of a better example of volunteers to highlight in honor of National Volunteer Week. Gilda Radner Gilda’s [...]
Volunteer Awareness Week Starts Today
8 years ago

Volunteer Awareness Week Starts Today

By  •  Socially Sparked Moments 2017, Advocacy

Volunteer Awareness Week starts today in the United States and Canada. The week begins Sunday April 23rd and runs through April 29th.

In recognition of the countless individuals in …
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This Spider’s Life is a Cabaret
8 years ago

This Spider’s Life is a Cabaret

By  •  Socially Sparked Moments 2017, Entertainment, Music Socially Sparked
Spider Saloff. Photo: Bistro Awards This Spider's life is a Cabaret of spirit, moxie, sultriness and all that jazz. The theme for April's Jazz Appreciation Month is women in jazz, in honor of jazz legend Ella Fitzgerald’s centennial. Here, we feature modern jazz songstress, multiple award-winner and 2017 Bistro Award-winner Spider Saloff, who has been [...]
Picture Perfect Easter Sunday in the Park
8 years ago

Picture Perfect Easter Sunday in the Park

By  •  Socially Sparked Moments 2017, Entertainment, New York

A picture perfect Easter Sunday in Central Park in New York City. Temperatures in the 80s, plenty of sun, bunnies, bonnets and children galore, you couldn’t ask for a more …
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Top Five Grilled Cheese Memory Triggers
8 years ago

Top Five Grilled Cheese Memory Triggers

By  •  Pop Culture, Socially Sparked Moments 2017

The top five Grilled Cheese memory triggers connotate youth, days of yore, comfort, warmth and good old-fashioned TLC. Top cheese of choice memory goes to American Cheese. These facts come …
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Trailblazing Musician Mavens Send March Out Like Lionesses

By  •  Socially Sparked Moments 2017, Entertainment, Music Socially Sparked

March may have come in like a lion, but these Trailblazing Musician Mavens sent the month of March out like lionesses. This was clearly evident at The Iridium last month …
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