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Beyond the Game

Host John Vorperian interviewed James on his show Beyond the Game. The half hour broadcasts on TV/Cablecast White Plains NY Channel 76 and Verizon Fios Channel 45. The interview has been shown in March and April, 2009. During the interview, John asks James to review his background and biography and the two cover upcoming projects.

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Flemington Celebrates Baseball

For immediate release: The fun of Cooperstown is happening in Flemington, New Jersey on Saturday, July 11th, 2009.

Baseball is America’s passion and we will be celebrating our Pastime during All Star weekend. ART of FRAMING and Hunterdon Sports specialists have combined their resources offering a celebration free for all of the community. Local resident and renowned sports illustrator, James Fiorentino, is hosting a BASEBALL happening on the grounds of Turntable Junction on Saturday, July 11th, (Rain Date July 12th) from 10 am to 4 pm. Fiorentino will have his latest original artwork available for the public to view and purchase.

Yankee Legend Babe Ruth’s granddaughter, Linda Ruth Tosetti will also be on hand to meet the public and sign autographed books and photos. Entouraging Linda will be a team of fans who are looking to retire Babe’s # 3 throughout Major League Baseball attempting to acquire as many supporter’s signatures as possible.

The history of Flemington and baseball goes back to the late 19th century and our local team, the Neshanocks will be riding in on the Black River and Western train right behind ART of FRAMING. The Neshanocks, who play baseball by the rules of the 1880’s, will travel with family members from the Ringoes Station. Upon their arrival, they will be period uniformed and ready to play pepper on the greens of Turntable Junction.

Vendors will include the Somerset Patriots who will be bringing along their popular mascots Sparky and Slider. The Jack Cust Academy, Diamond Nation and Healthquest will be set up to promote their wonderful baseball fields and programs for families and children. Food will be available to purchase by the public provided by local restaurants around Turntable Junction. Giveaways have been donated (from the vendors) to be awarded every half hour! What a fun day for all participants: to celebrate baseball along side of so many sports aficionados!

Please contact: Sharon /Jim Hill @ ART of FRAMING (www.artofframing.net) 908-782-9915
Visionary Art Inc-James Fiorentino (www.jamesfiorentino.com) 908-782-8509

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Legendary Yankee Stadium : Memories & Memorabilia from the House that Ruth Built

June 2009 - by T.S. O’Connell (Krause Publicacation) Legendary Yankee Stadium depicts collectibles of the most beloved players in the long, storied history of the franchise. O’Connell, editor of Sports Collectors Digest, puts together a collection of photos, cards, and artwork of great players such as Ruth, Gehrig, DiMaggio, Mantle, Berra, Munson, Jackson, Mattingly, and Jeter, to name a few. There are samples of James Fiorentino's art which includes his "Life of a Legend" Mickey Mantle piece and two images of Derek Jeter including his 1999 Topps card.

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Nelligan Sports Marketing -10th Anniversary

June 2009 - NSM commissioned James to create a collage of the NSM team and logos of which the company works with. Nelligan Sports Marketing provides sales and marketing expertise for sports properties worldwide. NSM is dedicated to building long-term relationships with clients through exceptional management of properties represented and by maximizing revenue growth through our corporate relationships. NSM has a proven track record of helping universities generate the additional resources that are necessary to advance their most pressing strategic initiatives. NSM utilizes its expertise to maximize the value of the university's marketing assets within the framework of each individual institution's mission and philosophy. www.nelligansports.com

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