The asterism* Group Joins NAWBO

The asterism* Group, an award-winning boutique creative services firm specializing in events, entertainment, branding, marketing, public relations and creative solutions consulting for business and home, recently joined NAWBO. Chartered in 2003, The National Association of Women Business Owners is a vibrant, professional group of  women and men who come together to connect, learn and grow through networking and educational events.

NAWBO - South Jersey strives to help women entrepreneurs and business owners grow in business by offering education and resources to women business owners in the South Jersey region, and by providing exposure and promotion avenues for increasing member visibility. Currently more than 70 members strong - and growing - NAWBO - South Jersey offers events and membership opportunities in Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Cumberland, Salem, Atlantic, Cape May and portions of Mercer counties.

"We are delighted to be members of NAWBO - South Jersey," reports CJ DiRoma, Founder of The asterism* Group, which contains three divisions - Station Avenue Productions, Consumption Marketing and Little Flower Creative. "NAWBO - South Jersey hosts events that are enriching, engaging and deeply worthwhile in terms of networking, resources, opportunities for effective and lasting alliances and, of course, the priceless opportunity to build new friendships."

The asterism* Group, www.asterismgroup.com, is a unique solutions boutique firm headquartered in Camden County, New Jersey.

TOP 10 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THE ASTERISM* GROUP!

1. The asterism* Group is a professional services collective specializing in event coordination, event management, public and media relations, corporate marketing and  branding.

2. The asterism* Group launched in 2011, spring-boarding from diversified services and talents offered by Station Avenue Productions, a leading entertainment coordination and management firm with more than 25 years experience in event entertainment and management.

3. Visitors to The asterism* Group online at www.asterismgroup.com will be able to view services, philosophy, press releases, recent activities, images and more. Visitors may also use www.asterismgroup.com to connect with The asterism* Group, Station Avenue Productions, Consumption Marketing and Little Flower Creative on Facebook and Twitter, as well as review unique blogs updated by all of the company's service divisions.

4. Station Avenue Productions, the lead division of The asterism* Group, produces events and coordinates entertainment opportunities for leading venues, non-profit organizations, corporate entities and community organizations throughout the United States, with a targeted focus on New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New York, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and California.

5. During late 2011, Consumption Marketing and Little Flower Creative launched, connecting as sister divisions to the well-established entertainment industry veteran Station Avenue Productions and giving rise to The asterism* Group.

6. Consumption Marketing delivers expertise in all elements of effective business marketing and corporate promotion, from press releases to client testimonials, to robust marketing campaigns, social media campaigns and media awareness strategies.

7. Little Flower Creative is a haven for individuals and businesses seeking creative specialists to enhance their existing and future endeavors. Home decorating, business logo development, manuscript review and marketing to publishing firms - all services delivered by Little Flower Creative.

8. The asterism* Group is a unique complimentary group of companies that provide the services you need to bring your BUSINESS to life. In house talent buyers, promoters, event coordinators, producers, public and media relations experts, branding and marketing directors along with creative design services to enhance your home, business or latest project. We provide the creative infusion your projects thirst for - and we do it with style.

9. The asterism* Group are the people who pick out all the brown M&Ms! We are the PR Machine that ensures your message is reaching the right publications and media outlets. Marketing gurus that strategically build your brand. Designers that style your world to match a vision. The good guys in black staging and coordinating your event. We are The asterism* Group and we mean YOUR business!

10. Our event and production teams are the best in the business. We keep the entertainers happy. We keep you happy. Most important, we keep the event running smooth as silk no matter what happens. And believe us, stuff happens! Thankfully, we thrive in the spotlight of center stage chaos and, no matter what; we make sure our events are delivered with top-notch style. Center stage always, baby!

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Station Avenue Productions Brings "Entertainment Fireworks" To Cove Haven Resorts In July

Station Avenue Productions, a division of award-winning boutique creative services firm, The asterism* Group, www.asterismgroup.com, and the official event and entertainment producer for Cove Haven Entertainment Resorts in the beautiful Pocono Mountains, is pleased to announce a spectacular July entertainment schedule at Cove Haven. Appearing during July will be Lewis Black, Cirque Zuma Zuma and Stephanie Dremow!

LEWIS BLACK
DON’T MISS THIS HILARIOUS WEEKEND!
JULY 21, 2013

Station Avenue Productions announces Lewis Black - one of the most brilliantly prolific and popular comedic performers working today - will be appearing at Cove Haven Entertainment Resorts July 21. Lewis Black's live performances provide a cathartic release of anger and disillusionment for his audience. A passionate performer who is more "pissed-off optimist" than "mean-spirited curmudgeon", Lewis Black is the rare comic who can cause an audience to laugh themselves into incontinence while making compelling points about the absurdity of our world. "Lewis executes a brilliant trifecta as stand-up comedian, actor and author," reports CJ DiRoma, CEO of Station Avenue Productions and Founder of The asterism* Group. "Receiving critical acclaim, he performs over 200 nights a year to sold out audiences throughout Europe, New Zealand, Canada and The United States - he is one of few performers to sell out multiple, renowned theatres, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Brooks Atkinson Theatre, New York City Center and the MGM Grand in Las Vegas."

STEPHANIE DREMOW
MIND, BODY & SPIRIT WEEKEND
JULY 19-21, 2013

Station Avenue Productions is pleased to announce New Jersey's very own Stephanie Dremow will be hosting a Mind, Body & Spirit Weekend at Cove Haven's luxurious Paradise Stream. A natural medium with the gift of channeling, Stephanie Dremow brings a warmth and unique sensitivity that inspires and engages, creating a comfortable and positive environment for those seeking new insights to embrace opportunities in energy and spiritual understanding. Featured in New Jersey's popular Girlfriendz Magazine, Stephanie shares her gift of energy awakening, spiritual healing and the beauty of her psychic connection to the spiritual world. ​As a practicing natural medium, Stephanie has been able to create a bridge between two worlds through her ability to communicate and work with those in Spirit. As a Certified Spiritual Adviser, Stephanie provides psychic readings, energy repair and healing sessions, teaches classes and workshops in spiritual development, mentors others on their spiritual path and assists in guiding earthbound spirits towards their journey into the Light.

CIRQUE ZUMA ZUMA
AN EXHILARATING NIGHT OF NONSTOP ACTION
JULY 7, 2013

Acrobats, dancers, jugglers, singers and gymnasts band together for the high-flying, off-the-wall spectacle of rhythmic music and pulse-pounding movement that could only be Cirque Zuma Zuma. Skilled artists from sixteen African nations present this astonishing display of circus skills and nonstop action that will thrill you to the edge of your seat. America’s Got Talent Finalists in 2011, Cirque Zuma Zuma is the African-style extravaganza that is unlike anything you have seen before. The fantastic Zuma Zuma Acrobats highlight the show, along with a wildly costumed cornucopia of talented performers. With live music from a South African vocalist and percussionists from Zimbabwe, the talented cast performs a non-stop, action-packed show featuring aerial acts, Egyptian limbo dancers, South African gumboot dancers, Gabonese tumblers, South African contortionists, mind boggling pole acts and more. An exhilarating night!

Consumption Conversations To Share Expertise, Business Tips & Inspiring Attitudes

Consumption Marketing, a division of the award-winning asterism* Group, speaks with leading entrepreneurs, creative executives, marketing ninjas, social media experts, event production champions, professional and personal development stylists and more to deliver Consumption Conversations - a blog loaded with insights, experiences, expertise and inspiration for today's professionals.

Launching May 2013, Consumption Conversations by Consumption Marketing will be one new, original online resource featuring many great voices!

"We are excited to share Consumption Conversations - the views, experiences, inspiring stories, business attitudes, creative tips, strategies for successful marketing and social media awareness and so much more," shares CJ DiRoma, Founder of The asterism* Group, which includes Consumption Marketing and its sister divisions, Station Avenue Productions and Little Flower Creative.

Howard Yermish Q&A in May

Launching May 2013, Consumption Conversations will feature individual Q&As with diverse, leading business professionals, entrepreneurs and creative leaders. The theme for Consumption Conversations will chiefly focus on marketing strategies, communications campaigns, social media awareness, business event opportunities, public relations techniques and personal creativity expression. The original blog, created by Consumption Marketing and delivered by Consumption Marketing's editorial and creative staff, will highlight business strategies, as well as personal enrichment stories, to inspire, education, entertain, motivate and energize today's business professionals and entrepreneurs.

As Consumption Conversations launches, professionals sharing views include, but are not limited to: CJ DiRoma, Founder of The asterism* Group and CEO of Station Avenue Productions; Melinda Emerson, "The SmallBizLady" and a well-recognized social media ninja and best-selling business author; and Lynn Bardowski, known as the "Million Dollar Party Girl" who overcame fear, failure, and mommy guilt to become a multimillion-dollar revenue-generating direct sales entrepreneur and popular author. Featured Q&As for May and June include Howard Yermish, David Michael Howarth, Lorraine Agnew and more!

Consumption Conversations, an original, informative and entertaining blog delivered by the creative minds of Consumption Marketing, launches May 2013. Stay tuned for more updates as Consumption Conversations makes its debut!

For more information on Consumption Marketing: http://www.asterismgroup.com/Consumption

Station Avenue Productions Brings Brilliantly Funny Lewis Black To Cove Haven Resorts

Station Avenue Productions, a division of the award-winning asterism* Group (www.asterismgroup.com) announces Lewis Black - one of the most brilliantly prolific and popular comedic performers working today - will be appearing at Cove Haven Entertainment Resorts July 21.

"Lewis executes a brilliant trifecta as stand-up comedian, actor and author," reports CJ DiRoma, CEO of Station Avenue Productions and Founder of The asterism* Group. "Receiving critical acclaim, he performs over 200 nights a year to sold out audiences throughout Europe, New Zealand, Canada and The United States - he is one of few performers to sell out multiple, renowned theatres, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Brooks Atkinson Theatre, New York City Center and the MGM Grand in Las Vegas."

Lewis Black's live performances provide a cathartic release of anger and disillusionment for his audience. A passionate performer who is more "pissed-off optimist" than "mean-spirited curmudgeon", Lewis Black is the rare comic who can cause an audience to laugh themselves into incontinence while making compelling points about the absurdity of our world.

In 2009, Lewis filmed his first feature length concert film, Stark Raving Black at the Fillmore Theatre in Detroit. The film had a limited run in theaters across the US and Canada in the summer of 2010. At the end of the theater run, premium movie channel Epix picked up the film for its channel along with the accompanying documentary Basic Black. Both are still aired regularly and can be found in the Epix on demand queue.

A much sought after guest for several late-night television shows, he’s been seen on Larry King Live, is a frequent guest on Late Night with Conan O'Brian and has appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman. He’s had numerous, memorable appearances on CNN and is particularly happy to have contributed to MSNBC's Countdown with Keith Olbermann.

In the midst of a rigorous touring schedule, regular TV appearances and movie roles, Lewis has written best selling books, Nothing's Sacred (Simon and Schuster, 2005), Me of Little Faith (Riverhead Books, 2008) and I’m Dreaming of a Black Christmas (Riverhead Books, 2010). All garnered critical praise as well commercial success and spent numerous weeks on the New York Times best seller list.

In addition to his professional pursuits, Lewis is dedicated to a number of charitable organizations. As a long time mentor with the 52nd Street Project, Lewis was roasted in Charred Black 2007 which drew the largest fundraising numbers in the Project’s history. He’s a member of their Advisory Board, is Co-Chair of their Capital Campaign and in 2000, the Ron Black Memorial Scholarship Fund was created in memory of his late brother.

Don’t miss seeing Lewis Black at Cove Haven Entertainment Resorts on July 21. WHAT’S INCLUDED? EVERYTHING. ONE PRICE COVERS IT ALL!

Suites, many with in-suite pools and whirlpool baths
Unique dining experiences
Live nightly entertainment
Unlimited access to activities at all three resorts
Exclusive discounts on stock car drives, canoeing, kayaking
Unlimited breakfast in our restaurant or your bed
Free tickets to big-name concerts and events
Free golf and other fun-filled activities
Discount coupons for outlet shopping
Tickets to see Lewis Black

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Station Avenue Productions Appoints Bridget White Special Event Coordinator

Station Avenue Productions, a division of the award-winning asterism* Group, announces the appointment of Bridget White to the position of Special Event Coordinator, effective immediately.

White, an intern with Station Avenue Productions since 2011, began assuming the responsibilities of Special Event Coordinator during 2012. CJ DiRoma, CEO of Station Avenue Productions and Founder of The asterism* Group, www.asterismgroup.com, officially announced White's position as Special Event Coordinator in March 2013.

"Bridget has a wonderful energy and creativity that brings a beautiful balance to the many responsibilities of event coordination and event management," DiRoma reports. "Bridget is extremely organized and has demonstrated a great affinity for business networking and business development since she began interning with Station Avenue in 2011. Her drive, ambition and ability to take on new challenges and create business opportunities will empower her to perform with the highest of standards as she takes on greater responsibilities in event coordination."

DiRoma reports that White's primary focus will be on maximizing business development and existing opportunities in the non-profit event management and corporate events sectors, with a focus on building B2B opportunities for Station Avenue Productions.

While White's professional energies will target Station Avenue Productions, DiRoma reports that White's sense of creativity and original thinking will no doubt play positive roles for Station Avenue's sister divisions, Consumption Marketing and Little Flower Creative.

"Bridget is absolutely a team player - a creative thinker who recognizes opportunities for business development in multiple markets," DiRoma shares. "It is a pleasure to have Bridget as an official and important member of The asterism* Group."

Currently, White is completing her studies at Rutgers University. She is also actively branching out in expertise areas that include public relations and social media.

Station Avenue Productions produces events and coordinates entertainment opportunities for leading venues, non-profit organizations, corporate entities and community organizations throughout the United States, with a targeted focus on New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New York, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and California. Station Avenue Productions is a leading entertainment industry event production firm, producing memorable entertainment experiences that achieve success in all key areas of event production - entertainment coordination, creative branding and marketing, fulfillment of event goals and objectives, audience enjoyment, as well as public and media relations outreach and support.

THE ASTERISM* GROUP
http://www.asterismgroup.com
http://www.asterismgroup.com/StationAve
http://www.asterismgroup.com/Consumption
http://www.asterismgroup.com/LittleFlower

The asterism* Group, headquartered in New Jersey, delivers exceptional professional services ranging from brand development to public and media relations to creative design and creative style consulting for events, corporations, associations and more. The asterism* Group is proudly comprised of Station Avenue Productions, Consumption Marketing and Little Flower Creative.

For more information, visit The asterism* Group online at www.asterismgroup.com and connect with The asterism* Group on FACEBOOK, Twitter and LinkedIn!

While visiting www.asterismgroup.com, check out blogs by Station Avenue Productions, Consumption Marketing and Little Flower Creative, as well as The asterism* Group's blog!

Full services offered by The asterism* Group include:

Station Avenue Productions
* Event Creation
* Event Management
* Talent Consulting
* Production
* Non-Profit & Corporate

Consumption Marketing
* Brand Development
* Public & Media Relations
* Marketing
* Social Media
* Promotions

Little Flower Creative
* Lifestyle Solutions
* Corporate Image
* Event Design
* Literary Consultancy
* Interior & Exterior Design

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Station Avenue Showcases Jim Belushi & The Chicago Board of Comedy

Station Avenue Productions is pleased to announce it will be featuring Jim Belushi & The Chicago Board of Comedy during 2013. With more than thirty years of experience and an alumnus of “Saturday Night Live” and Chicago’s famed Second City, JIM BELUSHI is now bringing to the stage an improvised comedy sketch show featuring members of the Chicago Board of Improv.

Belushi starred on the ABC hit comedy "According to Jim,” on which he also served as executive producer, music composer and director. After wrapping 182 episodes for its eighth and final season, the family favorite series also hit a milestone when it launched into off-net syndication in 2007.

A favorite of film, television and stage audiences, Belushi is one of the great leading character actors equally at home in drama and comedy, and a gifted performer who can also hold a room as front man of a rhythm and blues band.

Station Avenue Productions is bringing Jim Belushi & The Chicago Board of Comedy to Cove Haven Entertainment Resorts for a November 2013 performance. For more information on Station Avenue Productions, visit www.asterismgroup.com or LIKE Station Avenue Productions on FACEBOOK today!

Station Avenue Productions, a leading event coordination, production and branding firm based in South Jersey, recently showcased high-quality events spotlighting stellar entertainers from R&B vocalist Mya to comedian Kel and more. The event production firm, which has produced and coordinated major events starring legendary artists Kenny Rogers and Barry Manilow, featured during 2012 events starring Howie Mandel, Paul Rodriguez, Boyz II Men, Orlando Jones, The Charlie Daniels Band and many more great entertainers.

For 2013, Station Avenue Productions is working with Sinbad, Bel Biv DeVoe, Jim Belushi, Cirque Zuma Zuma and many other exceptional entertainers and artists!

Station Avenue Productions, a division of The asterism* Group also headquartered in Merchantville, New Jersey, produces events and coordinates entertainment opportunities for leading venues, non-profit organizations, corporate entities and community organizations throughout the United States, with a targeted focus on New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New York, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and California.

Led by entertainment industry veteran CJ DiRoma, Station Avenue Productions is a leading entertainment industry event production firm, producing memorable entertainment experiences that achieve success in all key areas of event production - entertainment coordination, creative branding and marketing, fulfillment of event goals and objectives, audience enjoyment, as well as public and media relations outreach and support.

"Every event has a personality," reports CJ DiRoma, President of Station Avenue Productions. "Every event, no matter the size and scope, is important and must be managed with diligent preparation, creative branding, smart marketing, appropriate entertainment - stellar in nature, of course - and a careful eye for details, details, details."

Station Avenue Productions is the event production and event coordination firm of choice of Cove Haven Entertainment Resorts in the beautiful Pocono Mountains Region of Pennsylvania. Station Avenue Productions has also coordinated events for non-profit organizations, including The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation and many more.

Station Avenue Productions routinely coordinates and produces signature events targeting Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as well as Atlantic City, New Jersey. Well-know throughout the Delaware Valley Region for exceptional service and style in the delivery of successful events, Station Avenue Productions has organized hundreds of entertaining event experiences throughout the Delaware Valley Region.

Station Avenue Productions is a proud division of The asterism* Group, a constellation of boutique businesses which includes Consumption Marketing and Little Flower Creative. The asterism* Group delivers exceptional professional services ranging from brand development to public and media relations to creative design and creative style consulting for events, corporations, associations and more. For more information, or to connect with Station Avenue Productions, visit www.asterismgroup.com today!