67TH ANNUAL CHRISTOPHER AWARD WINNERS HIGHLIGHT
FAMILY, FAITH, COMMUNITY, AND SOCIAL ISSUES
Creators of films, TV programs and books were honored at the
Christopher Awards on May 19th
Country music icon Dolly Parton, silver screen legend Sylvester Stallone, and popular comedian Jim Gaffigan are just a few of the creative forces behind the 21 feature films, TV/Cable programs, and books for adults and young people that will be honored at the 67th annual Christopher Awards, to be presented in New York City on May 19th, 2016.
The Christopher Awards were created in 1949 to celebrate writers, producers, directors, authors and illustrators whose work “affirms the highest values of the human spirit.”
Tony Rossi, The Christophers’ Director of Communications, says, “The world around us can seem like a dark place in light of all the violence and hatred we hear about in the news. But the stories we honor with Christopher Awards remind us that we can shine a light that illuminates the darkness by choosing to practice faith, love, compassion, courage, teamwork, and determination.”
World Liberty TV, Team was on hand for the 5th Year covering the 67th Annual Christopher awards ,a great organization that honor’s great people.See it right here in our World Liberty TV, Humanitarian Channel.
“It’s better to light one candle than to curse the darkness”.
-Christopher Motto-
Former Yankee superstar and four-time World Series Champion Bernie Williams will join hundreds of other students from Manhattan School of Music in the school’s annual commencement ceremony at Riverside Church on Friday May 13th from 11:30am-2:30pm. 48-year-old Puerto Rican-born Bernie Williams will receive a Bachelor of Music from MSM where he has been studying jazz guitar for the past four years.
WEDNESDAY May 11th: Bernie Williams will perform with a roster of current MSM jazz students and distinguished alumni and faculty at the school’s annual fundraising gala at the Rainbow Room, Rockefeller Center.
FRIDAY MAY 13th
Bernie Williams receives diploma from MSM President James Gandre in Commencement Ceremony at Riverside Church.
Manhattan School of Music is recognized as one of the world’s leading music conservatories. Founded in 1918 as a settlement music school by Janet Daniels Schenck, MSM is deeply committed to excellence in education, performance, and to the cultural enrichment of the larger community. Offering a full range of degrees in jazz, classical music, opera, and beginning in Fall 2016, musical theater, the School has a student body of approximately 950 students who come from more than 50 countries and nearly all 50 states.
World Liberty TV, team was on hand at The Manhattan School of Music’s Annual Gala -2016 where we had the honor of interviewing Bernie Williams as well as taping his live performance which he did with Jazz Sextet, see this and more right here in our World Liberty TV, Sports Channel.
The Queens Economic Development Corporation and the Queens
Tourism Council are proud to announce that the borough’s premiere food-and-networking event
— Queens Taste 2016 — will take place at the New York Hall of Science in Flushing Meadows
Corona Park on Tuesday, May 3, from 6 pm to 9 pm.
The reasons to attend this 14th annual extravaganza are as many as the ethnicities in the world’s
most diverse borough. Foodies can expect everything from creamy to crunchy, fiery to flaky, and
savory to sweet. For example, Flushing’s Mulan will prepare Modern Chinese cuisine, while
Joe’s Crab Shack in Elmhurst will serve seafood, and Rego Park’s Marani will offer kosher
delectables with a Georgian (Russian) flare. Latin participants include Sabor de Cuba in Astoria,
while the Nest in Richmond Hill will dish out Trinidadian/Guyanese treats, and Shake Shack,
which just opened a branch at Queens Center, will share its famous hamburgers.
Plus, clients of the Entrepreneur Space, a food-and-business incubator that QEDC operates in
Long Island City, will give away samples of their artisan specialties. Then there are the drinks.
The Wine Store of Forest Hills headlines a beverage group that includes locally made Queens
Courage gin and caffeinated products from Coffeed. For sweets, Sabatino Store will offer truffles
and the Paleo Factory will give out a dairy-free, gluten-free, date-sweetened chilled mouse.
Finally, there’s the networking. Most of the 700 expected attendees either live in Queens or do
business in the borough (or both). So Queens Taste 2016 provides the perfect scene to meet likeminded
individuals, talk shop, and exchange business cards in a friendly atmosphere.
World Liberty TV,Team was on hand to taste the food and cuisine around the world right here in Queens , my own back yard, see the movers and shakers of this Business right here in our World Liberty TV, Food & Wine Channels.
International Vision Expo & Conference East closed on Sunday, April 17 to increased attendance, as more than 16,000 attendees gathered in New York to celebrate the conference’s 30 years of empowering the optical community through dynamic education, exclusive buying opportunities and meaningful partnerships.
Early reports show that attendance for 2016 matched Vision Expo’s record-breaking levels from 2012 and 2014. More than 5,000 global brands were represented, with attendees traveling to the conference from all 50 United States and 94 countries. Education registration broke records for overall attendance as well as unprecedented participation by students and special events held in conjunction with the show maxed out venue capacities.
“The strong attendance this year, coupled with the feedback we’ve had from exhibitors that business was strong, demonstrates the continued growth and relevance of Vision Expo,” said Tom Loughran, industry vice president, Reed Exhibitions. “In addition to attendees and exhibitors, Vision Expo attracted media and influencers who regard Vision Expo as a leading resource for making the connection to global eyewear brands and thought-leaders in eyecare.”
Hundreds of exhibitors leveraged the exposure opportunities at Vision Expo to launch new products, technology and showcase the latest fashion trends to a heavy media presence, including strong representation from fashion bloggers and popular consumer outlets such as People Magazine, Promenade, and Yahoo Style & Travel.
The success of Vision Expo East was furthered by the conference’s strong affiliate partner network that championed the value and impact of International Vision Expo through hosting more than 50 meetings and events, including the co-location of the annual meeting of the New York State Optometric Association. The conference also enhanced its OPTimum program and introduced new partnerships with buying groups, providing members with improved access to
Vision Expo exhibitors and products.
These partnerships and other key strategic efforts for 2016 focused on enhancing the attendee experience, attracting new buyers, improving exhibitor satisfaction and ensuring a strong and relevant conference program. Highlights included:
• A new attendee Buying Program developed to maximize the Vision Expo shopping experience, making it easier to find, sort and benefit from hundreds of exclusive show specials;
• The introduction of its Take 30 Lounges and the availability of free Wi-Fi, provided by Think About Your Eyes, providing attendees new customized and engaging gathering spaces on the show floor;
• Its New Designer Gallery showcasing emerging and fashion-forward designers;
• 350 hours of education, including 143 hours of newly developed content addressing top-of-mind issues in clinical, optical technology and business solutions education.
Co-owned by The Vision Council and Reed Exhibitions, International Vision Expo has been a critical supporter of Vision Council programs that have generated over 16 billion consumer media impressions with messages about digital eye strain, UV protection, eyewear fashion, vision health and the importance of annual comprehensive eye exams.
One campaign in particular, The Vision Council’s Think About Your Eyes campaign of which Vision Expo is a proud supporter, has contributed to more than 1.5 million new eye exams. Recognizing the impact the initiative has had on patient awareness as well as business for the ECP community.
“The success of Vision Expo is what makes programs like Think About Your Eyes and others possible,” said Ashley Mills, Vice President of Trade Shows and Meetings, The Vision Council. “International Vision Expo brings together the entire industry to support, strengthen and grow the optical community. Think About Your Eyes allows the entire industry to have collective impact, reaching consumers and affecting their behavior. Ultimately, together, we are connecting consumers with optometrists to improve their vision health.”
About the International Vision Expo & Conference
International Vision Expos, the worldwide conference and exhibition for eyecare and eyewear, are trade-only events that draw more than 30,000 eyecare professionals each year. Co-owned by Reed Exhibitions and The Vision Council, International Vision Expo gives back to the entire ophthalmic community. Vision Expo East Ranks 74th on the 2014 Trade Show Executive magazine’s list of the Gold 100 Largest Trade Show List. Proceeds from International Vision Expo are used by The Vision Council to educate consumers about the importance of vision care and the options in eyewear and other related products. Each year, The Vision Council reaches millions of consumers with its messages through marketing materials, public relations outreach and strategic partnerships. International Vision Expo & Conference is a proud supporter of Think About Your Eyes, a national public awareness campaign, presented by The Vision Council and the American Optometric Association, designed to educate the public on the benefits of vision health and promote the importance of getting an annual comprehensive eye exam. Keep this vital campaign going!
World Liberty TV, Team was on hand at the Vision Expo and interviewed the movers and shakers of these industries ,see what they had to say right here in our World Liberty TV, Health & Beauty Channels.
