WRVA-FM, The River's Kitty Kinnin to emcee 2012 Big Bad Ball

Kitty Kinnin will host the 11th Annual Big Bad Ball on September 29, 2012

2012-08-23

RALEIGH, NC, August 23, 2012 (Press-News.org) Kitty Kinnin, the longtime radio personality from WRVA-FM, 100.7 The River, will host A Sophisticated Soiree, the 11th annual Big Bad Ball on September 29, 2012.

"I have dealt with Hospice of Wake County personally and professionally," said Kinnin. "Until you've been there with someone, you can't imagine the care and compassion this organization provides. Any one of us could be in this situation and I can't think of anyone better to shed light and comfort on this painful, end-of-life ordeal. I am honored to host this year's Big Bad Ball."

Kitty Kinnin began her career behind the mic at a rock radio station in Winston Salem, NC, WKZL-FM where she hosted and developed a 2-hour Sunday night special, "A Touch of Jazz". After moving to Raleigh, Kinnin spent 12 years on WRDU-FM and converted her Sunday night jazz show into the Triangle favorite, The Sunday Jazz Brunch. She also narrated and hosted the documentary, "Diversity" and headed the PR/marketing startup campaign for The View on Water Street in Wilmington, NC. While her career has included TV, PR, narrating and hosting, Kinnin's true love is reaching out to fans. Kinnin can be heard weekdays 6AM-9AM and Sundays 9AM-12PM on 1007.FM, The River.

Kinnin will join two of the Triangle's most popular bands as they take the stage at the 11th anniversary Big Bad Ball. The Casablanca Orchestra and tHE.DESIGN will keep guests dancing into the early hours of the morning.

The Big Bad Ball benefits Hospice of Wake County and will be held Saturday, September 29th from 7p.m. - 1a.m. at the Capital City Club in Raleigh. This annual event is one of the leading fundraisers for Hospice of Wake County. Tickets for the Big Bad Ball can also be purchased individually for $100 each before August 31. After August 31, tickets increase to $125.

Please join us at the 2012 black tie gala, Where It's Good To Be Bad, and help support a wonderful cause.

About the Big Bad Ball
Presented by The Capital City Club's Young Executives, the Big Bad Ball is an annual black-tie gala benefitting Hospice of Wake County. The events raises funds to support Hospice of Wake County's Benevolent Care Program and Horizon's Grief Center, providing necessary end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families. To learn more about the Big Bad Ball, please visit http://www.bigbadball.com or call Hospice of Wake County at 919.828.0890.

About Hospice of Wake County
Your community hospice since 1979, Hospice of Wake County provides physical, emotional, and spiritual care to those living with advanced illness, their caregivers, and those who have lost a loved one, regardless of age, race, religion, or financial circumstances. Service areas include Wake, Durham, Johnston, Franklin, Harnett, Lee, and Sampson counties. Guided by community-based boards of directors and trustees, and supported by a dedicated professional staff, Hospice of Wake County provides compassionate hospice care allowing patients to enjoy their lives to the fullest. For more information, call 919.828.0890 or visit http://www.hospiceofwake.org.

About WRVA-FM
WRVA-FM, 100.7 The River is a classic hits radio station that serves the Raleigh-Durham market of North Carolina. WRVA-FM is owned and operated by Clear Channel Worldwide, whose sister stations include G105, Rush Radio 106.1, and 93.9 KISS-FM.

Media Contact: Rachel Gaffney
Media Partners, Inc.
919-781-0433
Rachel@mediapartners-inc.com

ELSE PRESS RELEASES FROM THIS DATE:

Think Before You Gap With Acacia Africa

2012-08-23

According to Acacia Africa with university tuition fees looming large and costs for a basic gap year reaching into the thousands, more and more students are looking for alternatives to the usual 12-month stint. In particular, voluntour holidays are becoming increasingly popular, a growing number of travellers leaning towards more ethical forms of travel. Leanne Haigh, Project & Development Manager at Acacia Africa, comments, "While shorter in length, the practical insight gained from voluntours has helped to drive interest in this type of travel, and they are ...

Ashland University Receives $500,000 Gift from Medical Mutual of Ohio

2012-08-23

Medical Mutual of Ohio has made a $500,000 gift to Ashland University as part of the "Compassion, Community, Commitment. Building a Healthy Tomorrow" campaign for the University's new Dwight Schar College of Nursing facility. Ashland University President Dr. Frederick Finks received the gift Monday from Rick Chiricosta, president of Medical Mutual of Ohio, and Jared Chaney, executive vice president and chief marketing and communications officer for Medical Mutual of Ohio. "We are very grateful to Medical Mutual of Ohio for its support of Ashland University's ...

Paula Paul, Award-Winning Author Of 'Sins Of The Empress', To Hold Book Signing At Bookworks In Albuquerque NM On August 24, 2012

2012-08-23

Award winning author Paula Paul will be appearing at a book signing at Bookworks in Albuquerque NM on August 24th, 2012 to sign copies of her latest historical fiction novel, 'Sins Of The Empress'. The book details Catherine the Great's rise to power. "Catherine the Great," stated Ms. Paul, "had been haunting me for a long time. I first encountered her several years ago when I was in my twenties and working for a newspaper. I was handed a new nonfiction book and told to review it. It was a very dull history of Catherine the Great. I don't remember what ...

Paragon Commercial Bank Names Glenn N. Poole, Jr. Senior Vice President

2012-08-23

Paragon Commercial Bank (http://www.paragoncommercial.com), North Carolina's first business-only bank, has announced that Glenn N. Poole, Jr. will join Paragon's team as senior vice president, for which his day-to-day responsibilities will include working with current business clients to assist them with capitol loans and treasury and wealth management, as well as bringing in new business clients to Paragon. Poole has 35 years of commercial lending experience, primarily C&I and Asset Based Lending. He earned a bachelor of science in accounting from Mars Hill College. ...

Systech Illinois Launches an Updated Version of their Main Company Website

2012-08-23

Systech Illinois are highly skilled in the manufacturing of gas analysis equipment and well regarded on the world stage in the gas instrumentation market. They provide oxygen analysers, gas analysers and moisture analysers to the process, packaging and food and pharmaceutical industries worldwide. Systech Illinois continue to demonstrate their commitment to customer service, with the recent update of their main company website. New search tools in the product area of their website enables customers to easily find the relevant gas analyser for their application requirement. ...

William Peace University Receives Two 2012 MetroBravo Awards

2012-08-23

William Peace University (http://www.peace.edu), a private four-year university located in downtown Raleigh, has announced that the institution received two 2012 MetroBravo Awards from Metro Magazine. The university received a standing ovation, the MetroBravo equivalent of first place, in the Best Private College category, as well as an honorable mention, the MetroBravo equivalent to third place, for Best Campus Building for its Main Building located in the heart of campus. In the latter category, William Peace University tied with the Friendly Center at the University ...

$1.1 Million Awarded to Chavez Schools to Improve Student Achievement in D.C. Public Schools

2012-08-23

Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools for Public Policy (Chavez Schools) is the recipient of a $1.1 million grant through the DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education's Race to the Top (RTTT) program to engage educators in professional development and collaborate to positively impact student success. The Professional Learning Communities of Effectiveness (PLaCEs) Grant Award provides an incentive for public schools to establish consortia with the goal to improve student achievement. Chavez Schools will lead the PLaCEs grant effort, in partnership with Paul Public ...

Triumph Capital Management Expands: Adds Second Location and Eight Advisors

2012-08-23

Derek Eichenwald, Founder and Managing Partner of Triumph Capital Management, has been very busy this year. The young entrepreneur and financial advisor has been diligently working at growing his already successful Denver-area practice by recently welcoming eight new advisors and four support staff members - increasing the combined experience of his team to more than 60 years. Eichenwald has also added 5,500 square feet of new office space to accommodate his long-term goal of growing his Denver office to more than 50 advisors within the next several years. He also added ...

BackCountry Navigator Software: Android GPS App Reinvented

2012-08-23

CritterMap Software, maker of the Android GPS App BackCountry Navigator, brings you a chance to explore your world beyond the limits of roads and cell coverage. Wherever you're going, Backcountry Navigator Pro offers map choices for the locations that interest you. View and download topographic maps, color aerial maps, open street maps, and more for anywhere in the U.S. and Canada. To find a map for any location using Backcountry Navigator Pro, tap your phone's menu button and then tap the Maps option. View the available map options for each location category: Worldwide, ...

Coworkify, The AirBnB For Workspaces, Enters Public Beta

2012-08-23

One of the biggest problem that space owners often face is under-utilisation of spaces. While AirBnB has been a phenomenal success worldwide for helping property owners rent out their private properties to short term rental guests, it does not serve workspaces. Recognizing this gap, Kenshin Fujiwara, launched Coworkify to address that need. "With this launch, we are trying to solve an issue of businesses and governments having an excess of unused workspaces by providing infrastructure to rent out these workspaces and monetize them. We were initially focusing on ...

WRVA-FM, The River's Kitty Kinnin to emcee 2012 Big Bad Ball

ELSE PRESS RELEASES FROM THIS DATE:

LAST 30 PRESS RELEASES: