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05/02/2019

#tbt #punkrockart #toooldtodieyoung

04/15/2019

Thoughts go out to the people of France and the world as the iconic & beloved Notre Dame Cathedral continues to burn in Paris. Notre Dame has Socially Sparked our lives since the 12th Century. Truly devastating. #notredamecathedral #Paris

04/13/2019

Vinyl Lovers Rejoice with Record Store Day New Releases | Socially Sparked News

Vinyl lovers rejoice with fab new releases in honor of Record Store Day. http://bit.ly/2X6qRSD #recordstoreday

Vinyl lovers rejoice with over 550 new releases to choose from in honor of Record Store Day 2019. The annual event brings together independent record stores from around the world

04/12/2019

Say Cheese & Celebrate Grilled Cheese Day | Socially Sparked News

We can't think of a better food that sparks our lives than Grilled Cheese. Here's to #nationalgrilledcheeseday! http://bit.ly/2ICHSSpk

The top five Grilled Cheese memory triggers connotate youth, days of yore, comfort, warmth and good old-fashioned TLC.

04/12/2019

APRIL SHOWERS SPARKS FOR ALCOHOLISM, POETRY, AUTISM, JAZZ + | Socially Sparked News

April showers spark awareness for many wonderful initatives this month in the arts, health and social justice arenas. https://sociallysparkednews.com/april-showers-sparks-for-alcoholism-poetry-autism/

April sparks spotlight alcoholism, autism, poetry, jazz and many more social justice, health and arts awareness initiatives. Sparks also electrify awareness for the environment, sexual assault, child abuse and distracted driving. Designated days include Earth Day, World Health Day and Walking Day, t...

01/01/2019

Happy New Year!!!

11/22/2018

10/31/2018

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

10/25/2018

#throwbackthursday #sociallysparked

09/24/2018

Global Conversations for a Better World Intensify During UN Week | Socially Sparked News

Putting the future in focus. Sunday's Social Good Summit kick-starts a week of conversations by world leaders, activists, celebrities, dignitaries & more addressing the 17 Global Goals during UN Week. http://bit.ly/2QSSLtj

Global conversations for a better world intensify this week as a variety of activities surrounding UN Week and the 73rd United Nations General Assembly take place in New York City — all with one common goal in mind — The 17 Global Goals (SDGs). UN Week, a/k/a Global Goals Week runs from Septembe...

09/04/2018

September Sparks Awareness for Suicide Prevention, Cancers, Food Safety + | Socially Sparked News

Fall has arrived and so has many important health initiatives happening in September. https://sociallysparkednews.com/september-sparks-awareness-for-suicide-prevention-cancers/

September sparks awareness for suicide, cancers, food safety and many more important health and social initiatives. The return to fall starts an active calendar of monthly and weekly campaigns designed to make an impact for progress, prevention and finding cures. Here are highlights for September.

08/03/2018

I Left My Heart with Tony Bennett: Soundbytes | Socially Sparked News

Happy 92nd Birthday Tony Bennett! In your honor, we flashback. #FlashbackFriday http://bit.ly/2naJkIi

I left my heart with Tony Bennett last night at New World StagesTheatre in New York City. The 19-time Grammy-award winner appeared for a one hour, up close and personal chat ... Read More

06/12/2018

Hopes, Dreams and The Band's Visit Shine Brightest: 2018 Tony Awards 2018 Tony Awards | Socially Sparked News

Brightest moments & messages of the 2018 Tony Awards--Hopes, Dreams & The Band'sVisit shine a light for all. http://bit.ly/hopeSPRK #theatreheals #Broadway

Hopes, dreams and The Band’s Visit were the biggest winners of the 72nd Annual Tony Awards. The brightest moments of Broadway’s biggest night came from the presenters, performers, and winning speeches — all touching on hope, dreams and some of society’s most pressing issues as Equality, Dive...

06/01/2018

Third Time's a Charm for France Rocks NYC | Socially Sparked News

Third Time's a Charm for #FranceRocksNYC Summerfest. Month-long music fest opens tonight. We've got the 411, the line-up & back story. http://bit.ly/2J22Js5 France Rocks SummerStage NYC Fiona Bloom #NYMM

Third time’s a charm for France Rocks NYC, a summer music festival that brings the best of French produced music to NYC. The third annual France Rocks kicks-off this weekend in NYC. France Rocks founder Michele Amar tells us what to expect and how the music festival evolved into the largest of its...

05/31/2018

June Sun Shines on Safety, Pride, Environment and More | Socially Sparked News

June Sun Shines Awareness for Safety, Pride, the Environment & more. Its the Monthly Awareness Spotlight in Socially Sparked News http://bit.ly/JneSPRKD2

June sun shines awareness on Safety, LGBTQ Pride, the Environment, Summerfests and more worthwhile causes and fun events. It is the month to celebrate the official onset of Summer, Fathers, Hunger and festivals galore. Here are five top June Events to know.

05/31/2018

Music Takes Over NYC in June - New York Music Month | Socially Sparked News

Music to our ears with June's return of New York's Music Month. The offerings are guaranteed to get you #SociallySparked We've got the 411 http://bit.ly/JMusSPARKED @nymusicmonth #NYMM2018

usic takes over NYC in June with the return of New York Music Month (NYMM). New Yorkers and tourists alike are sure to find an event to whet their musical tastes with a slew of events, concerts and festivals from indie rock and pop; classic rock, blues and jazz, to rap and hip hop – and everything...

05/30/2018

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The power of music can melt hostilities and turn enemies into allies. Just ask world renowned American pianist Byron Janis. It's our #SociallySparkedQuoteoftheWeek Byron Janis http://bit.ly/quteSprked

05/28/2018

05/25/2018

Signs of Summer #happymemorialdayweekend🇺🇸 #summertime #sociallysparked @centralparknyc @centralparknewyork

05/22/2018

And, The Obie Award Goes To... | Socially Sparked News

A night filled with love, creativity, respect and community -- The Obie Awards 2018. #ObieAwards https://sociallysparkednews.com/obie-award-goes-to/

The 2018 Obie Awards let the sparks fly Off-Broadway last night with the 63rd annual Awards ceremony at New York City’s Terminal 5. Co-presented by The Village Voice and The American Theatre Wing, awards were given out to four writers, three directors and 10 artist performers plus special citation...

05/22/2018

Breaking Down Barriers Begins with Dialogue: Quote of the Week | Socially Sparked News

Breaking down barriers to prejudice starts with dialogue. Quote of the Week by activist Harvey Milk in honor of #HarveyMilkDay #equality http://bit.ly/MilkSprk

The Socially Sparked Quote of the Week comes from outspoken activist Harvey Milk. The visionary civil and human rights leader believed that dialogue played a crucial role in breaking down prejudices. In honor of this week’s celebration of the birthday of the late Harvey Milk, we highlight one of h...

05/21/2018

Livestream from New York: Theatre's Obie Awards | Socially Sparked News

Off-Broadway & Off-Off Broadway's brightest night shines at the 63rd Annual OBIE Awards. What you need to know... Obie Awards Village Voice American Theatre Wing https://sociallysparkednews.com/livestream-from-new-york-theatres-obie-awards/

Tonight marks theatre's coveted Obie Awards® and the third time you can watch via livestream. The 63rd Annual Awards Ceremony will recognize Off-Broadway and Off-Off broadway’s most adventurous and groundbreaking artists and productions. Watch via livestream on the Obie Awards Twitter feed. What ...

05/19/2018

Hope Springs Anew for Saving Net Neutrality | Socially Sparked News

There’s still time to save net neutrality. A free & open internet is a must for all. https://sociallysparkednews.com/hope-springs-anew-for-saving-net-neutrality/#respond

Hope springs anew for saving net neutrality. In an historic 52-47 vote, the Senate endorsed a resolution to overturn last December’s FCC Ruling to repeal net neutrality regulations of 2015. Yesterday’s surprising Senate vote sends a loud message that the issue is far from over.

05/19/2018

Hope Springs Anew for Saving Net Neutrality | Socially Sparked News

There’s still time to save net neutrality. A free & open internet is a must for all. https://sociallysparkednews.com/hope-springs-anew-for-saving-net-neutrality/#respond

Hope springs anew for saving net neutrality. In an historic 52-47 vote, the Senate endorsed a resolution to overturn last December’s FCC Ruling to repeal net neutrality regulations of 2015. Yesterday’s surprising Senate vote sends a loud message that the issue is far from over.

05/18/2018

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05/18/2018

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05/14/2018

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05/10/2018

The Real Deal! #art #sothebys #sociallysparked Sotheby's

05/08/2018

Voicing What Comes Naturally: Spotlight Artist Roger Thomas | Socially Sparked News

SPOTLIGHT'S ON Vocal Play Group Leader Roger Thomas & @Naturally7 Find out why the world is #SociallySparked Fiona Bloom #Acappella BMG US http://bit.ly/2voicThom

Roger Thomas sets it straight – when you break down his Vocal Play Group -– Naturally 7 — it’s simply voicing what comes naturally. The Musical Director and MC recently took five from his American Tour to share his thoughts on all things Roger Thomas, family, Naturally 7, music and social ch...

05/07/2018

Daily Dose of Wonderful: Quote of the Week | Socially Sparked News

"Every Day May Not Be Wonderful, but There is Something Wonderful in Every Day." -- anonymous
It's The Socially Sparked Quote of the Week. http://bit.ly/SprkQu2

This merry week in May deserves a daily dose of wonderful. The Socially Sparked Quote of the Week is about inspiration. “Every day may not be wonderful, but there is something wonderful in every day." Thinking of inspiration, this week is National Nurses Week, which culminates with International N...

05/03/2018

World Press Day Celebrates 25th Anniversary | Socially Sparked News

Freedom of the Press and The Internet! .#WorldPressFreedomDay Celebrates 25th Anniversary in Sparks! http://bit.ly/2IeDotN

World Press Freedom Day celebrates its 25th anniversary today, May 3rd. A free and open press is essential to the balance of power around the world and the public’s right to be informed. Since its inception by the UN General Assembly in December 1993, freedom of the press has expanded to now inclu...

05/01/2018

May Blooms Bright for Moms, Arthritis, Mental Health and More | Socially Sparked News

May brings brightness to many health, education & social causes and holidays. The 411 is in Socially Sparked News http://bit.ly/MayBlooms1

May blooms bright for moms, arthritis, mental health and a host of other worthy health, education and social causes. It’s the month for celebrating mothers, Cinco de Mayo, the Kentucky Derby and Memorial Day. And, with outdoor activities moving in high gear, May is designated as motorcycle safety ...

04/30/2018

Jazz Day Closes April Sparks Worldwide | Socially Sparked News

Saluting International Jazz Day around the world, held each year on April 30th. See what's happening in your country. http://bit.ly/2jzzSprk #JazzDay

International Jazz Day closes April Sparks with celebrations in over 190 countries from around the world. This year’s global host city is St. Petersberg, Russia, which will lead the festivities with a series of educational and outreach programs that culminate in an all-star global concert at the h...

04/28/2018

Jazz Songstress Spider Saloff Heats Up New York | Socially Sparked News

SOCIALLY SPARKED WEEKEND. Check out sultry jazz songstress Spider Saloff's The Cool Heat of Peggy Lee concert - a NYC Debut. Fab way to close out #JazzAppreciationMonth http://bit.ly/WkdSprks

Jazz Songstress Spider Saloff heats up New York City and environs this weekend with two sizzling hot cabaret shows. The Socially Sparked spotlight artist and award-winning sultry jazz and cabaret talent brings her trademark Spider’s spin on the music of Irving Berlin and Peggy Lee to Long Island.....

04/22/2018

Artsy, Hip Gigantic-Size Shoe Exhibit Sparks Bloomies Return to Glory | Socially Sparked News

SUNDAY IN SPARKS!Check out the Larger-Than-Life Shoe Art Exhibit Making Heads & Feet Turn http://bit.ly/ShoesArtSPRK Bloomingdale's NY 59th St

An artsy, hip gigantic-size shoe exhibit on display at iconic Bloomingdale’s (Bloomies) NYC flagship locale is turning heads and feet of New Yorkers & tourists. Reminiscent of Bloomies of yesteryear when the legendary retailer was known for cutting-edge fashion, pop culture, splashy campaigns, cel...

04/22/2018

#earthday #recycled #shoeart #the❤️ofshoeyork #bloomingdalesnyc

04/21/2018

#recordstoreday #vinyl

04/20/2018

Flashback Friday: Golden, Giving & Gildie-Centric Philanthropists | Socially Sparked News

#FlashbackFriday feature on #GildaRadner & Gilda's Club NYC in honor of #VolunteerMonth & new documentary Love Gilda CNN Films 2018 . Updated Golden, Giving & Gildie-Centric... Full story here http://bit.ly/FFGildieSp

Flashback Friday to our 2017 Golden, Giving & Gildie-Centric feature with an update, still the best way to describe the emerging philanthropists of the Associate Board of Gilda’s Club NYC (GCNYC). I can’t think of a better example of volunteers to highlight in honor of National Volunteer Week

04/17/2018

Tribeca Film Festival Spotlights Gender Equality & Diversity | Socially Sparked News

2018 Tribeca Film Festival spotlights #genderequality & #diversity w/ 46% of films directed by women. Opens tomorrow in #NYC w/ world premiere of Love, Gilda Opening Night -Tribeca Film Festival . Thru 4/28. The 411 http://bit.ly/TFest2SPK

When the Tribeca Film Festival opens April 18th for its 17th year, the spotlight will illuminate a more equal playing field that supports gender equality and diversity. Forty-six percent of this year’s films are directed by women – the highest percentage in the festival’s history

04/17/2018

Lovable Peanuts Gang Become Newest Kids on the Blocks | Socially Sparked News

#Happiness is the #PeanutsGang - Newest Gang on the block w/ the unwrapping of street murals from #PeanutsGlobalArtistsCollective in NYC's #HudsonSquare Read more. http://bit.ly/P2nutsSPRK #SnoopyGlobalArt #StreetArt Children's Museum of the Arts Hudson Square Snoopy

The lovable Peanuts Gang become the newest kids on the blocks today when the American leg of The Peanuts Global Arts Collective Tour officially unwraps its graffiti-esque art murals on the streets of New York City.

04/15/2018

Good Deeds Day Sparks National Volunteer Week | Socially Sparked News

#SundayFunday -- A great way to start National Volunteer Week is by doing a good deed today 4 #GoodDeedsDay - April 15th. Lend a hand. http://bit.ly/2GoodSprk #ivolunteer #NVW2018 Points of Light

Good Deeds Day sparks Volunteer Week April 15th thru April 21st. The global celebration unites people from more than 100 countries to do good deeds for the benefit of others and the planet. On April 14th, hundreds of thousands plan to participate by doing something good

04/12/2018

Twenty Two Thousand Opioid Pills on the Wall | Socially Sparked News

ART stimulates Emotion, Conversation & Action 4 #SocialChange Hopefully The Opioid Memorial of 22,000 Opioid Pills on the Wall will do the same for #opioidcrisis http://bit.ly/2IOpdsSP @NSCsafety @NatlParkService @Interior #art

Twenty two thousand pills on the wall make up the Opioid Memorial heading to Washington, DC Thursday, April 12th thru April 18th. Using art as a catalyst for awareness, education and social change . each pill is carved with a face to represent the 22,000 victims lost in 2015 to prescription opioid o...

04/12/2018

Say Cheese & Celebrate Grilled Cheese Day | Socially Sparked News

Say Cheese & Celebrate #NationalGrilledCheeseDay with these top ways to savor the beloved sandwich. http://bit.ly/2ICHSSpk #cheese #sociallysparked

The top five Grilled Cheese memory triggers connotate youth, days of yore, comfort, warmth and good old-fashioned TLC.

04/10/2018

Closing Gender Wage Gap by Social Media Storm | Socially Sparked News

Wear Red Today supporting #EqualPayDay. Closing the Gender Wage Gap by Social Media Storm. #TalkPay #SociallySparked http://bit.ly/EqPay2SPRK

Closing the gender wage gap by social media storm happens today on Equal Pay Day. That's what advocates for equal pay nationwide hope to accomplish via organized Time For Transparency Chats on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat. Equal Pay Day is held annually on the second Tuesday in April.

04/08/2018

#Sunday afternoon #sociallysparked ! Get Groovin w/ tune from #eddiebrigati SRO 4/5 #aftertherascals solo show @cuttingroomnyc @mariamilitomm @q1043 @stevievanzandt @mvzagogo @rockitlivefoundation @abbesparks