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Elizabeth Taylor Is Honored On World AIDS Day

LOS ANGELES - A Drawing Media portrait by a 20-year old University of Georgia student, Warrior by Isabelle Sumichrast is announced by Kathy Ireland, Chair, CEO and Chief Designer of kathy ireland® Worldwide, from several dozen entries received through an invitation to submit original art depicting legendary actress, humanitarian, philanthropist and HIV/AIDS crusader Dame Elizabeth Taylor. Invitation for entries began in December 2017, with art submitted by young artists from the U.S. and around the globe.

"Elizabeth is a great influence in my life. A beloved friend, who became family and mentor, and who taught me and so many others about what it really means to have the heart of a warrior. A beautiful and gentle soul and yet a fearless and powerful activist who did not let anyone intimidate her into abandoning her passionate crusade to find and provide treatment, and one day a cure for HIV/AIDS. This annual art event, underwritten by kathy ireland® Worldwide, is a way for us to encourage the Gen Z generation to research, connect and explore this woman who was larger than life, learn from her courage and appreciate the tremendous contribution she still continues to make to humanity," says Ms. Ireland, who is an Ambassador for the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation. "Isabelle Sumichrast's portrait of Elizabeth truly captures the essence of who Elizabeth is – a woman without limits, a true humanitarian, and an unmatched icon whose beauty and fame are great gifts to humanity. The art piece is pure genius. It touched all of us so deeply."

Bright Lights, Boat City - Morro Bay Rocks the Holidays!

MORRO BAY - With boat-filled harbor and miles of beautiful beaches, Morro Bay celebrates the spirit of this fishing village in maritime style during holiday season. Find festive holiday trees made out of crab pots throughout town, historic tall ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain in the harbor during November and December, Santa's House on the Embarcadero, two lighted boat parades, a paddle parade and so much more.

"Morro Bay during the holidays is a fun place to visit," says Jennifer Little, Morro Bay Tourism Manager. "Crab season is open and abundant, boat parades and tall ships in harbor, nearly 30 crab pot holiday trees light up town, and local wine tasting and Hearst Castle are minutes away. We've got so many ways to celebrate the holidays with family and friends."

Opportunity to Learn Marine Appraising Aboard the Queen Mary, May 21-23, 2019

LONG BEACH - Marine professionals--both commercial and yacht--and non-marine professionals interested in the marine appraisal profession may want to come aboard the legendary Queen Mary to attend the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) Marine Survey course on March 21-23, 2019. Permanently docked in Long Beach, CA, the RMS Queen Mary is a retired British ocean liner that sailed primarily on the North Atlantic Ocean from 1936 to 1967. Currently the opulent 1,109 foot, 81+K ton ship serves as a museum, hotel and restaurant venue.

Lead instructor Norman F. Laskay developed the comprehensive 24 credit hour Marine Survey course. An Accredited Senior Appraiser of commercial marine equipment, Laskay is active with the ASA's International Machinery and Technical Specialties Committee. Laskay is Of Counsel at Dufour, Laskay & Strouse, Inc., an organization of worldwide marine appraisers, surveyors and consultants.

Exciting Details Revealed on Slate of New Experiences Coming to Disney Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products During Mickey Mouse Fan Celebration

ORLANDO - Today at D23's Destination D: Celebrating Mickey Mouse, Disney Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products Chairman Bob Chapek shared exciting new details surrounding highly-anticipated experiences coming soon to Disney parks.

Destination D guests were the first to see Chapek reveal the names and the first-ever look inside the two signature attractions set for Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge when it opens at Disneyland Resort next summer and at Walt Disney World Resort in fall 2019. The audience was also the first to hear that Academy Award®-winning composer John Williams is creating original Star Wars themes exclusively for these lands, and was treated to a preview of this thrilling new music. Rounding out the galactic excitement, attendees heard more about the groundbreaking, fully-immersive Star Wars resort experience coming to Walt Disney World Resort.

Disneyland Resort is Throwing a Party for the Legendary Duo that Started it All: Get Your Ears On - A Mickey and Minnie Celebration

ANAHEIM - Get Your Ears On – A Mickey and Minnie Celebration launches at the Disneyland Resort in January, inviting guests to the biggest celebration of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse in Disneyland history. Mickey and Minnie have brought joy to millions of people around the world spanning generations, and guests visiting the Disneyland Resort in 2019 will be encouraged to "Get Your Ears On" and celebrate 90 years of magic with the legendary duo that started it all.

Get Your Ears On will present exciting new ways to celebrate the beloved Mickey and Minnie, with new entertainment and décor at Disneyland Park, plus limited-time food and beverage offerings and festive event merchandise available throughout the resort.