LET'S CELEBRATE MUSICAL SUCCESS By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger   A gala event is making its way to New York City to benefit advocacy, education and professional development.   The RECORDING ACADEMY HONORS® 2013 will be celebrating talented successes on Tuesday, June 25, 2013, at 6:00 p.m. at 583 Park Avenue in New York City. Recipients of ...

A SUMMER OF ENCHANTING FILMS By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger   When we think of summer, we think of pool parties, longer days of sunshine, beach outings, BBQs and vacations. For those film buffs that enjoy watching the classics, the Academy promises you a real treat. It is once again time for the 2013 Oscars Outdoors ...

DON'T LET OUR REEFS DISAPPEAR By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger   It can be said that the tranquil coral reefs are some of the most precious gifts that Mother Nature has bestowed upon us.  Our marine ecosystems depend on the reefs to thrive in a healthy environment and in this way the process of ...

DRENCH YOURSELF IN TAVIK SWIMWEAR By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger   There is a swimwear line making waves across the country these days.  Summer means staying active and TAVIK Swimwear  is the music-driven lifestyle brand for sun worshippers on the go. A team of visionaries from Southern California founded this fashion-forward brand in 2004 and it ...

APPLAUD OUR WOUNDED WARRIORS By: Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger   Colorado Springs is providing the scenic backdrop for Paralympic-style games known as the 4th Annual International Warrior Games.  These are not your ordinary games.  Close to 260 wounded war veterans (who are also athletes) compete in wheelchair basketball, sitting-volleyball, shooting, archery, cycling, track & ...

NICK AND MARIAH LIVE THE FAIRYTALE By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger   While the tension continues to mount between Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj on American Idol, Mariah put all that aside recently on April 30, 2013, so she could renew her vows with Nick Cannon in the true spirit of love and a ...

CELEBRITIES CELEBRATE MOM'S DAY By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger   This weekend is all about Mom and treating our moms special as we thank her for all the love, guidance, advice and comfort that she has provided to us over the years. We know how we are planning on celebrating Mother's Day but how about ...

'PUNK: Chaos to Couture' By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger  The MET Costume Gala is extremely addictive as one of the biggest events of the year,   celebrity guests arrived to walk the Red Carpet, some reliving the era through their attire for the evening. Hundreds gathered to get a glimpse of the flowing gowns, fishnet stockings, strange ...