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In Memoriam: Al Jarreau 1941 – 2017

In Memoriam: multi-Grammy award-winner Al Jarreau died today at the age of 76.  Just days after announcing his retirement and on the day of music’s biggest night, comes a blow to his many family, friends, colleagues and fans across the globe. In his honor, we share one the all-time favorite love songs. Thank you Al […]

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4th Annual Valentine’s Gala Benefiting Ripple Effect Artists

        WHEN: FRIDAY FEBRUARY 10th, 2017  6PM-8PM WHERE: PEOPLES UNITED BANK, 250 PARK AVENUE AT 47th STREET ADMISSION: $40-$75         RAFFLE TIX: $35 (ARMS LENGTH!) WHY:  Proceeds benefit the OFF-BROADWAY full run of Ripple Effect Artist’s 2017 production SHE HAS A NAME, a play by Andrew Kooman about Human Trafficking **EARLY BIRDS SAVE […]

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An Evening of Broadway Love Songs Benefiting The Actors Temple

A Wing & A Prayer: An Evening of Broadway Love Songs Feb. 13 Benefiting Historic Actors’ Temple & Theatre Space     NEW YORK –– An Evening of Broadway Love Songs benefiting the historic Actors’ Temple, a New York City-based synagogue and Off-Broadway Theatre Space will take place on Monday, February 13th from 8-10 pm […]

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Fabulous February Awareness Observances

Fabulous February Awareness Fabulous February awareness is the month for Love, Black History, Heart Disease, Cancer and Teen Dating Violence awareness, to name a few. Holidays this month include Valentines Day and President’s Day. Awareness days include National Girls and Women in Sports Day; Give Kids A Smile Day and Love Your Pet Day. Awareness […]

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SHE HAS A NAME Debuts 1/18 Off-Broadway at Elektra Theatre in Limited Run

A Ripple Effect Artists Presentation of the play by Andrew Kooman   In conjunction with Human Trafficking Month, Ripple Effect Artists will debut its 2017 production SHE HAS A NAME, the critically-acclaimed play by Andrew Kooman about human trafficking at the Elektra Theatre for a limited run: January, 18, 25 and February 1st.  Each performance […]

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Observe January Awareness/Cause Campaigns

Celebrate January Awareness Months and Causes   January brings us many important health awareness months, cause campaigns and celebrations. Healthy observances include: Cervical Cancer Screening Month; Thyroid Disease Awareness Month and National Health Awareness Month for Blood Donor Awareness;  Birth Defects Awareness, and Glaucoma Awareness. Celebrate January’s causes: National Slavery and Human Trafficking Month, National Mentoring […]

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Giftbiz Unwrapped Features Abbe Sparks This Week

        Giftbiz Unwrapped features Abbe Sparks this week on its podcast episode. Giftbiz gal host Sue Monhait interviews Abbe on all things ‘Sparks’ for business owners to know in the podcast episode 090. Beginning Monday, December 26, 2016, Abbe’s interview is available on soundcloud, itunes and google play. Listen to Abbe give the […]

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Down to the Roots Deep in Muddy Waters

We’re getting down to the roots  deep in Muddy Waters with award-winning guitarist/vocalist Bob Margolin for a crystal clear picture of the man, his music and his vision. Coming off the heels of his new album “My Road,” and receiving two Blues Blast Magazine Awards in 2016 — Best Male Blues Artist and Best Traditional […]

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December Awareness Days and Months: Show Your Love

December awareness days and months nclude a host of  important causes and health awareness months. It is also the season to be jolly and show your love and compassion. Kicking off the month is World Aids Day, on December 1st.  Human Rights Day is December 10th.  The month plays host to Aids Awareness Month; Worldwide Food Service […]

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Ripple Effect Artists Appoints Abbe Sparks to Board of Directors

I am so honored and delighted to announce that I have accepted a Board of Director’s position with Ripple Effect Artists, Inc., a dynamic off-Broadway theatre company and 501 (c) 3 organization that uses the power of theatre to address social injustices and shifts audiences from Apathy to Action – creating a ripple effect in […]