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GENERAL MEDIA RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE
WHAT: ASIAN ART
VISITS TUCSON
A Free Exhibit of Artistic and Spiritual Artifacts from Northern
China
WHO: FOR
INDIVIDUALS, GROUPS, FAMILIES SEEKING A UNIQUE HOLIDAY EVENT
WHEN: OPENING
CEREMONIES, FRIDAY, DEC. 1, 7:00 TO 9:00 P.M.
WHERE: ANY HALL,
123 ANY STREET, TUCSON, ARIZONA
CONTACT: For more
information, or to schedule an interview with Dr. Any Man, call
(520) 123-4567 or mail AnyGroup@anyprovider.org.
Among this year’s myriad Holiday Festivals of Light, will be a
unique opportunity to share in a FREE Intercultural Exhibit of
beautiful wall hangings, a 10-foot statue of Kuan Yin, and hundreds
of artifacts of the Taoist tradition. The event is part of a world
tour of over 100 cities across North America, Asia, Russia, and the
Pacific Rim. In addition to appreciating the beauty of a distant
culture, visitors of every background have noted experiencing a
sense of peace, love, and harmony. Regarding a similar show in
Phoenix, Dr. Any Man, Founder of Any Group, the sponsoring
organization, noted, “It was a life-enhancing experience—almost like
visiting an ancient Chinese monastery.” Once the world tour is over,
these rare artifacts will be returned to a private collection in
London. If you, your family or organization want more information or
wish to serve as greeters or volunteers for this celebration of
universal love, call (520) 123-4567, or write info@AnyGroup.com, and
visit www.AnyGroup.com to learn of other inspiring multicultural
events.
SAMPLE BROADCAST MEDIA RELEASE: FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WHAT: ASIAN ART VISITS TUCSON
A Free Exhibit of Artistic and Spiritual Artifacts from Northern
China
WHO: FOR INDIVIDUALS, GROUPS,
FAMILIES SEEKING A UNIQUE HOLIDAY EVENT
WHEN: OPENING CEREMONIES, FRIDAY,
DEC. 1, 7:00 TO 9:00 P.M.
WHERE: ANY HALL, 123 ANY STREET,
TUCSON, ARIZONA
CONTACT: For more information, or
to schedule an interview with Dr. Any Man, call (520) 123-4567 or
email
AnyGroup@anyprovider.org.
15-SECONDS: Seeking a unique
holiday event? See a FREE Exhibit of Asian Art, Fri. to Sun., Dec.
1st to 3rd, Any Hall, 1234 Any Street, Tucson, where you'll see
shimmering artifacts beneath beautiful wall hangings and a 10-foot
Kuan Yin. Info? Call (520) 123-4567 or visit www.AnyGroup.com.
30-SECONDS: Among this year's
holiday festivals of light will be a unique intercultural
opportunity. This FREE Exhibit of artistic and spiritual art from
Northern China will be Fri. through Sun, Dec. 1st through the 3rd,
at Any Hall, 1234 E. Any Street, Tucson. It will include shimmering
artifacts beneath beautiful wall hangings and a 10-foot statue of
Kuan Yin. During its world tour, the exhibit has inspired a sense of
peace, love and harmony. For info or to volunteer, call (520)
123-4567 or visit www.AnyGroup.com.
60-SECONDS: Seeking a memorable
holiday event? Among this year's myriad festivals of light will be a
unique intercultural opportunity. Enjoy a FREE Exhibit of Art from
Northern China, Fri. through Sun., Dec. 1st through the 3rd, at Any
Hall, 1234 E. Any Street, Tucson, Arizona. Included will be
beautiful wall hangings, a 10-foot statue of Kuan Yin and shimmering
artifacts of the Taoist tradition Regarding a similar show in
Phoenix, Dr. Any Man, Founder of Any Group, the sponsoring
organization, noted, "It was a life-enhancing experience--almost
like visiting an ancient Chinese monastery." Once the world tour is
over, these rare artifacts will return to a private collection in
London. If you, your family or organization want more information,
or wish to serve as greeters or volunteers for this celebration of
universal love, call (520) 123-4567, or write info@AnyGroup.com, and
visit www.AnyGroup.com to learn of other inspiring multicultural
events.