Dunn Tire Raceway Park: Red Dirt Rising

 

On July 24, 2010, be a part of racing history with the premiere of, “Red Dirt Rising’ at Dunn Tire Raceway Park in Lancaster, NY.  ‘Red Dirt Rising’  is a the true story of how racing’s earliest hero’s were born. The story follows the lives of three young men who come of age to find escape from life’s challenges on the track, ultimately shaping the future of their families and stock car racing during the Fightin’ Forties. The film boasts a veteran cast and crew with extensive resumes in television and film. To learn more or gather clips, visit RED DIRT RISING.

This outdoor movie theatre includes:  twelve time Emmy award winning composer/producer/arranger Cliff Downs, a meet and greet with early legends of racing, Bill Blair, Jr. and Gary Lewallan, son of early NASCAR legend Jimmie Lewallan, the makers of “Red Dirt Rising”, Kathleen ‘Bo’ Bobak  (Director’s Guild Award Recipient for ‘Titanic’), and James Suttles of Suttle Films, along with the actors. There will be a Cruise-in’ Car Show judged by Bill Blair, Gary Lewallan, following the premiere of "Red Dirt Rising." 
 
Children under 6 are admitted FREE. Gates open at 5:30 pm and the park will have plenty of activities for the whole family so bring lawn chairs. Cruise In car show participants, show your ticket at the pit entrance and enter the show for $5.00 extra bucks.  Tickets are $15.00 and available at Dunn Tire Park Raceway, Ticket Birdie,  Facebook, or by calling 716.771.8475.

Brought to you by Delacey Ford and in association with: Gentle Dentistry of East Aurora PLLC, AJ’s Grand Prix, Buffalo Film Society, Cyberspokes and Stylin’ Tattoo.

A portion of all proceeds from “Red Dirt Rising” and its soundtrack will support the non-profit Racing Legends Medical Fund.  Established in 1991, this hardship fund benefits past drivers, team owners and mechanics who qualify for assistance. 

©  Susan Marie 

Scott Celani Band Aids Wildlife in The Gulf

Recently featured on WKBW Buffalo, WIVB Buffalo and MSNBC, Scott Celani of the Scott Celani Band has been adamant at aiding the wildlife affected by the Gulf Coast Oil Disaster.

 While there is much anger directed at B.P. [British Petroleum] and the government over their response to the oil leak, Celani wishes to take a peaceful stance and support wildlife.   

Partnering with The National Wildlife Federation, the United States' largest private, nonprofit conservation education and advocacy organization, with over 4 million members and supporters, and 47 state and territorial affiliated organizations; Celani has begun a "Make It Up To Them", campaign. 

Scott had previously written the song "I'll Make It Up To You" before the oil leak crisis.  The Western New York singer-songwriter decided that in light of the oil spill wildlife had nothing to do with this situation and we [people] have an obligation. 

Celani sees this as an opportunity to help the situation in the Gulf and the wildlife affected by the spill from our home, our city, our country. "That's where the concept of making it up to the wildlife comes in, and we can with things like this and I'm hoping this inspires other people to do their own thing," says Celani.

Downloads of the song, "We Can Make It Up To Them", can be purchased HERE on CD Baby for $1.99 with proceeds going to The National Wildlife Federation.  
 

Also, view the video On You Tube

"We owe them. We need to make it up to them," said Celani.

For more information: Scott Celani Band

Tibetan Monk "Puja" Ceremony on Think Twice Radio

Live Audio of event HERE.

Photography by Enid Bloch HERE
Photography by The Buffalo News HERE

 

The monks of Drepung Loseling Monastery performed a powerful ceremonial puja for healing on Tuesday, June 29 at 7:00 p.m at Unity Church in Buffalo, New York. 

In the Tibetan world, all practitioners associated with the healing profession seek out this empowerment, and then practice the associated mantra on a daily basis in order to enhance personal healing power.  Participants submitted names of family, friends and individuals for whom they wished to dedicate prayers for health and healing. This ceremony was a guided meditative healing experience, with sacred chanting in the Tibetan language, as well as music performed by the visiting monks

 

Unity Buffalo is spiritually centered, to celebrate a world of love, peace and abundance.  Their mission is a diverse, loving, spiritual community empowering growth, transformation and peaceful living.  Unity honors the individual truths in all religions and respects each individual's right to choose a spiritual path.
 

Drepung is the largest of all Tibetan monasteries and is located on the Gambo Utse mountain, 5 kilometers from the western suburb of Lhasa.  About 40% of the old monastic town was destroyed after the Chinese arrived in Lhasa in 1951, though luckily the chief buildings including the four colleges, the Tsokchen and the the Dalai Lamas' residence were preserved. Drepung Loseling is dedicated to the study and preservation of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition of wisdom and compassion.  

The Tibetan culture is endangered and leads a fragile existence in the exiled refugeed communities in India and Nepal.  
 

Unity of Buffalo -1243 Delaware Ave.-Buffalo, NY 14209 (716) 882-0391-info@unitybuffalo.org

 

Susan Marie Public Relations
Think Twice Radio
This is NOT the Apple
New York USA 2010