Songwriter, Novelist & Governor Wanna-be – Kinky Friedman
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Kinky Freidman ran for Texas Governor in 2006. His grass roots campaign and platform is based on common sense solutions, including banning toll roads, doubling the community service term for juvenile offenders and limiting Texas House and Senate terms to 20 years. On gay marriage he stated, “I support gay marriage. I believe they have a right to be as miserable as the rest of us.”
In 2006, he won 12.6% of the vote, placing fourth in the six-person race. And in 2010, hew is again running...
November 4th, 2009 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 2Filed under: Events, featuredarticle, music, politics
A Complimentary Wine Tasting in Coral Gables
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... event suits your own palate, consider making it a staple for your Miami calendar for any time of the season by meeting up with them for future Events.
For more information on the Complimentary Wine Tasting on Friday, November 6, call: (786) 268-2740
Treehouse Liquors - 4708 Lejeune Road, Coral Gables.
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November 3rd, 2009 | themiamiguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Events, Food & Beverage
Carrying the Olympic Torch to Vancouver: BC Place Stadium
... Sdatium, located in the heart of Vancouver, is the home of some of B.C.’s great moments in sports history as well a a venue for other noted Events including the recent U2 concert. As well as hosting major leage baseball and soccer, and BC Lion’s football games, it’s the home of the Province’s largest Trade and Consumer shows, including the International Boat Show, B.C. Home and Garden Show and the Pacific International Automobile Show. A lot of major Events happen here...
November 3rd, 2009 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: 2010 Olympics, Attractions, concerts, Events, featuredarticle, sports
An Effervescent Soirée at the French Embassy
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Dress up in your best black–tie or cocktail attire and enjoy sampling over a dozen French champagnes at the French Embassy’s 10th Anniversary Champagne Tasting in Washington DC.
To go along with your bubbly form some of the finest champagne houses in France, sample food from a few of Washington’s favorite chefs, with food from Blue Duck Tavern, Oceanaire, ACKC Cocoa Bar, and Taberna del Albardero, plus others.
Champagnes that will be poured during the evening include:
Moët & Chandon
Taittinger
Veuve...
November 3rd, 2009 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 2Filed under: Embassy, Events, wine
Burn The Floor
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With shows like Dancing With the Stars and So You Think You Can Dance at an all time high popularity along with record attendance at ball room and salsa dancing lessons across the country, it’s no wonder that Burn The Floor, a hot dance production on Broadway has been packing the house breaking box office records at the Longacre Theatre since August 2nd. Now the show has been extended a second time until Jan. 10th 2010 so you still have time to experience it!
Burn the Floor Action
Created,...
November 2nd, 2009 | Steve Mirsky | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: ballroom dancing, Events, Performing Arts - Theater & Dance
The Georgia State Pork Barbecue Championship
... is your chance to taste some of the best pork in the state. This festival has been twice named by the American Bus Association as one of the Top 100 Events in America, three times acclaimed as one of the Top 20 Events in the Southeast by the Southeast Tourism Society, and recognized by Georgia Festivals and Events Association and International Festivals and Events Association with more than a dozen awards, including Best Georgia Festival in 1999.
There’s also a stew and sauce contest starting...
November 2nd, 2009 | Linda Erbele | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Events, featuredarticle, Food & Beverage
It’s November in the South
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Halloween is over, and so begins the unofficial (or perhaps official for some) countdown to the holidays. Soon it’ll be time for cups of warm apple cider, mulling spices, pumpkin pies and more. And this month, syrup; such as the Syrup Festival in Henderson, Texas (November 12-15) and Cane Syrup Makin’ Day in Beatrice, Ala., (November 7).
It’s November in the South
It’s time to get out and spend some time in various destinations such as Shreveport-Bossier City, La., Montgomery, Ala., or...
November 2nd, 2009 | Apryl Chapman Thomas | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Attractions, Events, things to do in the South, Things to See in the South
November in Amsterdam, Weather and Events
... (37°F) and average precipitation:81 mm (3.2 in)
Sunrise and sunset on 1 November 7:37 a.m. / 5:12 p.m on 30 November 8:26 a.m. / 4:32 p.m.
NOVEMBER Events
WHAT: Museum Nacht / Museum Night
WHEN: 7 November
WHERE: at more than 40 museum all over Amsterdam
Amsteram’s museums all open all night. Each museum wants to be most creative, spectecular and different to draw the crowd. When the museum finally close, the parties go on, music, eating, drinking and dancing.
Sinterklaas, the Dutch answer to...
November 1st, 2009 | Marianne Crone | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Events, featuredarticle, festival, Travel Tips - General Information
The Search for the Best Holiday Cookie
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If you’re pretty proud of your holiday cookie baking prowess, the Four Seasons Hotel Seattle may launch you to fame, if not fortune, with the Search for the Ultimate Holiday Cookie Recipe.
Lobby of Four Seasons Seattle Hotel
ART Restaurant Pastry Chef Ryan Witcher will be reviewing submitted recipes to find the perfect holiday treat. The winning recipe will be served in the hotel and restaurant during the holidays, and the winner will receive an overnight stay, dinner for two, and huge bragging...
November 1st, 2009 | Mary Jo Manzanares | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Events, featuredarticle, holidays
Savannah Film Festival is finally here
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Pssst – how about a few days in a cool coastal town watching the latest films, rubbing elbows with a few stars, maybe attend some discussions with directors or writers – oh yeah, and eat some good seafood while you’re at it? Nope – not California. Here in Georgia. The 12th Annual Savannah Film Festival opens Halloween. Special guests at the festival include Woody Harrelson, Patricia Clarkson, Hugh Dancy, Ben Foster, Emmy Rossum (think Phantom of the Opera) and Jeremy Renner.
Harrelson...
October 31st, 2009 | Linda Erbele | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Events, featuredarticle, festival
Halloween Party in Lisbon at Santiago Alquimista
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The last few years we have seen Lisbon getting more and more into the Halloween scene. A great option will be Santiago Alquimista (map) with full décor, DJ’s and much more.
Right by S. Jorge Castle, Santiago Alquimista Bar will be presenting Benjamin Christensen classic horror movie Häxan (1922) at 9h30pm. The party will go on until 4am with live music and DJ’s and VJ’s. Obviously the artist will be dress for the occasion. So will be the room… with bats and pumpkins and many other little...
October 29th, 2009 | Alexandre Kühl Oliveira | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Events, nightlife, Outdoors & Recreation
Walking with the Ghosts in the South, Part Three
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One thing is for certain, the South is filled with ghosts. And this Halloween, where ever you are in the region, you can spend some time getting acquainted with them.
Here is the last installment of places in the South where you can go walking with the ghosts.
Known for its bourbon, horses and scenery, Kentucky also has its share of haunts that refuse to leave the state. The Ghost Walking Tours of Louisville takes you around some of the haunted places in downtown. And there’s more – a lot more....
October 29th, 2009 | Apryl Chapman Thomas | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Attractions, Events, Halloween, things to do in the South
Walking with the Ghosts in the South, Part Two
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So, did the first installment spook you or intrigue you?
No doubt about it, ghost tours offer a fascinating look into a city’s past.
Here are more opportunities to go walking with the ghosts in the South on Halloween.
In Georgia, the Atlanta Haunted History Tour is a part trolley tour and part walking tour. The two and a half hour event introduces you to the darker side of the city. Learn about the famous Oakland Cemetery, and hear about the city’s infamous characters. Ghost Tours of Atlanta...
October 28th, 2009 | Apryl Chapman Thomas | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: Attractions, Events, Halloween, things to do in the South
Going for Olympic Gold: The 2010 Olympics Medals Unveiled.
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The first competition held a Olympia, Greece, had nothing to do with ‘going for the gold’. In fact, it was a chariot race, held to determined who would win the hand of a beautiful princess and inherit her father’s kingdom. The first historically recorded Olympic Games began in 776 BC. The Games were held every four years in July or August, according to the full moon. From 776 BC, lists of winners were engraved on slabs of stone, known as stele, at the stadium, and thus began...
October 28th, 2009 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: 2010 Olympics, Events, featuredarticle, History & Information, medals, Outdoors & Recreation
Fish Stalls Give Way to Design Pieces at Le Coq Tuguese
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Mercado da Ribeira (map) is an old market that was responsible to supply the city with goods. This weekend, the stalls that are usually full of fish, vegetables and flowers will be showing the creations of Portuguese designers.
Jewellery, decoration, urban handicraft, clothes and industrial design are just a few of the things you can see. Still, most of the things will not be for sail. Above all, this event is to show the best design made in Portugal. That said, you can make an offer to take the...
October 28th, 2009 | Alexandre Kühl Oliveira | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Announcements, Events, The Arts
Get Lost…in a Massive Corn Maze
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The Corn Maze in The Plains, in suburban The Plains, Virginia, covers 5 full acres of corn fields and offers a barnyard of fun, afternoon live entertainment, as well as weekend hayrides and a picnic area.
The multipath corn maze is designed to confuse and confound children and adults alike as they attempt to navigate from one end of the maze to the other.
While navigating the maze with your flag and survival guide, search for clues and complete the map to find you way out. If you get lost,...
October 28th, 2009 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Attractions, Events, family fun, featuredarticle
Chocolate Show NYC
... in life as satisfying as a bite of chocolate. This year’s 12th Annual New York Chocolate Show (Oct. 30th – Nov. 1st) is jam-packed with Events celebrating the most coveted of sweet treats. It will be held at Metropolitan Pavilion 125 West 18th St. on the far west side hosting tastings, cooking demonstrations, book signings, a master chocolate competition, and even chocolate – beauty products to sample. All this for the admission price of just $35! Highlights of this cocoa infused...
October 27th, 2009 | Steve Mirsky | Read More | Comments: 2Filed under: Events, festival, Food & Beverage
Cook with Masters at the DC Cooking Show
... Tickets are available online or by phone at 888-695-0888.
Interactive cooking sessions – $45.00 to $74.50, Book signings $15.00. Food and wine Events – $65.00 – $150.00. All require advance tickets. Exhibit admission is included with many optional Events.
Nearest Metro Subway Station – Mt. Vernon Square – 7th St. – Convention Center – Yellow and Green lines.
Parking – Metered street parking is available but may be difficult near the Convention Center,...
October 27th, 2009 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Events, Family Friendly, Restaurants & Bars
Walking with Ghosts in the South, Part One
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Ghosts walk among us, or do they?
Whether you’re a believer or not, ghost tours offer an interesting view into the cities’ other side. And you don’t have to have to be in heavily haunted places such as New Orleans, Pensacola, Fla., St. Augustine, Fla., or Charleston, S.C. to partake. It doesn’t matter if you’re in Jefferson, Texas, Nashville, Tenn., or Baltimore, Md., and still get into the “spirit” of the destination.
While tours are typically given year around, there’s something...
October 26th, 2009 | Apryl Chapman Thomas | Read More | Comments: 3Filed under: Attractions, Events, featuredarticle, Halloween, things to do in the South
Cavalia comes to Atlanta
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The big white tent rising next to Atlantic Station is bound to pique your curiosity. No, it’s not another Cirque – but it was conceived by Cirque du Soleil co-founder, Normand Latourelle. This is Cavalia — not a circus, or a horse show, but theater with horses as performers.
In fact there are 60 equine artists in this show and 40 human acrobats, aerialists, riders, musicians and dancers. The horses are from 12 different breeds, among them Arabians, Lusitanos, Spanish Pure Breeds,...
October 26th, 2009 | Linda Erbele | Read More | Comments: 4Filed under: circus, Events, featuredarticle, horses
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