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3 Sun Thanksgiving Restoring Original Meaning Through Year-Round Hobby and Cause
Bringing mainstream Americans and American Indians together in a spirit of kindness and historical honesty is the ambitious objective of a new year-round holiday hobby movement being spearheaded by newcomer, 3 Sun Thanksgiving. After company founder, Carrie Franzwa, came face to face some years ago... - November 10, 2010 - TIPS of Oregon / 3 Sun Thanksgiving
CPFJ Presents The Tim Warfield Organ Band During Its CD Release Party for Warfield's A Sentimental Journey
Returning home from his European tour, Tim Warfield will celebrate the release of his latest CD, A Sentimental Journey, during the upcoming 11/14 concert at the Hilton Harrisburg in downtown Harrisburg. - November 10, 2010 - Central PA Friends of Jazz
SCI-Arc Gallery Exhibition Debuts December 3
The Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc) announces the book release of SCI-Arc Gallery 2002-10, produced by SCI-Arc Press and published by AADCU, Beijing. A discussion with gallery exhibitors and Director Eric Owen Moss will be held in SCI-Arc’s W.M. Keck Lecture Hall on Friday, December 3, 2010, at 7:00 pm. A book signing and reception will follow. - November 08, 2010 - Southern California Institute of Architecture
Swedish Glee Club Celebrates the Holidays with a Concert and Smorgasboard
Waukegan Swedish Glee Club Celebrates 105 Years of song with Julmiddag The Waukegan Swedish Glee Club, founded December 8, 1905, will celebrate its annual Julmiddag on December 12, 2010 at the Chevy Chase Country Club, 1000 N. Milwaukee Road in Wheeling. The program will begin at 3 pm with the... - November 05, 2010 - Swedish Glee Club
Kentucky Asian Culture Association Brings Shen Yun Back to Louisville on Feb 7-8, 2011
Shen Yun Performing Arts is coming back to Louisville, the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts, Whitney Hall on Feb 7-8, 2011 with a whole new program. To see what Louisville audiences say about Shen Yun in 2010 season, please visit: kyshow.com - November 04, 2010 - Kentucky Asian Culture Association
Leeds International Film Festival Special: Tsai Ming-Liang Study Day to be Held
The Taipei Representative Office in the UK, University of Leeds and Leeds International Film Festival (LIFF) are cooperating to organise a special event in Leeds focusing on the Taiwanese director Tsai Ming-Liang. The event will be held on 15 and 16 November 2010. This event begins on 15 November... - November 04, 2010 - Taipei Representative Office in the UK
Nourishing USA Named as New York City Charity of the Year and Gina Keatley Named as New York City Volunteer of the Year
StayClassy and NBC Affiliates Offer More Than $100,000 to CLASSY Award Winners - November 01, 2010 - Nourishing USA
TEDxSF Explores The Edge of What We Know; Iconic Event Happens on November 16 at the California Academy of Sciences , Ozomatali After Party @ The Red Devil Lounge
TEDxSF IV will feature speakers and entertainers exploring "The Edge of What We Know." This limited seating, ticketed event begins at 4:00 p.m. (PST) on Tuesday, November 16 at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. TEDxSF will also provide a free live web stream at www.tedxsf.org and twitter feeds using #TEDxSF. The Ozomatali After Party will be at the Red Devil Lounge. - October 26, 2010 - TEDxSF
UFO Hunters Co-Host Bill Birnes Headlines Conference at Edgar Cayce’s A.R.E.
Well-known UFO researcher, and co-host of The History Channel’s UFO Hunters, Bill Birnes will headline the conference Visitors from Hidden Realms: UFOs, Crop Circles, Orbs, and Extraterrestrial Encounters, November 14-16, at Edgar Cayce’s A.R.E. Joining Birnes on the program is a team of experts on the paranormal, including Stanton T. Friedman, Brent Raynes, Freddy Silva, Nancy Talbott, and John Van Auken. - October 24, 2010 - Edgar Cayce's A.R.E.
Two New Exhibits Unveiled at Sixth Annual Ava Gardner Festival
"Ava on the Small Screen" and "Ava and Her Corgis" will run through May 2011 - October 23, 2010 - Ava Gardner Museum
The Rhythms of Brazil Comes to Life in Kuala Lumpur
Grupo Bantus Capoeira Malaysia (GBCM) is proud to announce its 7th Annual Festival, Ritmo Do Brasil 2010 which runs from the 3rd to the 7th of November 2010. Ritmo Do Brasil or Rhythm Of Brazil, aims to spread the vibrant energy and vivacious spirit of Brazil – a mix of Portuguese, African... - October 21, 2010 - Groupo Bantus Capoeira Malaysia
Planeterra Foundation Partners with STA Travel on New Voluntourism and Community Development Initiatives
STA Travel embarks on a new responsible travel journey through a partnership with Planeterra Foundation, a leader in global volunteer vacations. - October 17, 2010 - Planeterra Foundation
Documentary Festival: Taiwan Study Day to be Held at the University of Leeds
The Taipei Representative Office in the UK and the White Rose East Asia Centre (WREAC), University of Leeds, are proud to launch their Documentary Festival: Taiwan Study Day, which will take place on 13th November 2010 at the University of Leeds. Taiwan has a rich cultural heritage. Documentary is... - October 15, 2010 - Taipei Representative Office in the UK
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) Opens Mitchell House as New Permanent Exhibit
Mitchell House will help tell the stories and history of free black laborers along the Eastern Shore of Maryland. It was owned by abolitionist Frederick Douglass’ sister – Eliza Bailey and her husband Peter Mitchell, who were both free black farm laborers in St. Michaels, MD. The house was moved to CBMM several years back and recently restored as a permanent exhibit. - October 14, 2010 - Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
Czech Out What's Cookin' at Czhilispiel 38
Flatonia’s premier event, Czhilispiel, will continue the good times this year at the 38th Annual Czhilispiel Festival, set for the weekend of October 22, 23, and 24 in Downtown Flatonia. The festival will host the always popular CASI sanctioned “czhili” cook-off, the barbecue and... - October 14, 2010 - Flatonia Chamber of Commerce
Free Medical Screening Clinic with Shriners Hospital for Children
Ben Ali Shriners have scheduled a free Screening Clinic for children on Saturday, October 23, 2010 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Shriners Hospital for Children, 2425 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento, CA. During a free clinic, physicians will examine children under the age of 18 to decide their... - October 13, 2010 - Ben Ali Shriners
cNoteART Founder Erik Rosen Joins Celebrated Artists Ronnie Wood, Leonard Cohen, Ryan Adams and Many Others to Raise Funds for Cancer and AIDS
cNoteART founder Erik Rosen joined renowned artists such as Stephen Holland, Jimi Hendrix and John Mellencamp to raise funds for the TJ Martell Foundation, which has raised more than $240 million for cancer and AIDS. A “cNOTE” is music transformed into modern art. - October 13, 2010 - cNoteART
OysterFest is November 6 at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
From 10-4pm on Saturday November 6, come celebrate the Chesapeake’s oyster at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s (CBMM) OysterFest in St. Michaels. The event features live music, oysters and other food, children’s activities, boat rides, oyster demonstrations and harvesting... - October 08, 2010 - Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
Tennessee Williams Lecture Held at Ava Gardner Museum Thursday, October 7
Lecture given by Dr. Joseph Flora - October 02, 2010 - Ava Gardner Museum
"Everyday Exile," New Non-Profit Project in India/Nepal Supporting Tibetan Exiles
Everyday Exile Project is a platform for Tibetans to tell their personal stories of life in exile in their own words and art, online, and eventually in book form. - September 30, 2010 - Everyday Exile Project
"Taste of the World" Gala on October 10th, 5-9 pm at the Hyatt Regency in Downtown Atlanta
The Africa’s Children’s Fund in association with The Children’s Cross Connection International will host “Taste of the World” gala on October 10th, 5-9 pm at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Atlanta. Taste of the World is one of the most exciting events in Metropolitan... - September 26, 2010 - children's cross connection international
World-Famous Archaeologist Zahi Hawass Headlines Ancient Mysteries Conference at Edgar Cayce's A.R.E.
A capacity crowd is expected as world-famous archaeologist Dr. Zahi Hawass is joined by other noted speakers, such as Occult America author Mitch Horowitz and John Van Auken, at the annual Ancient Mysteries conference at Edgar Cayce's A.R.E. - September 25, 2010 - Edgar Cayce's A.R.E.
3 Sun Thanksgiving Rallies to End Poverty on Indian Reservations
Grassroots advocate for peace, 3 Sun Thanksgiving, is rallying American communities, churches, and families to participate in a new year-round living history hobby that ultimately raises funds to open micro-lending facilities on destitute American Indian reservations. 3 Sun Thanksgiving’s... - September 24, 2010 - TIPS of Oregon / 3 Sun Thanksgiving
Volunteer for Free in Paraguay with Original Volunteers
Original Volunteers is offering the possibility to volunteer in Paraguay for free, whatever your background or interests. - September 24, 2010 - Original Volunteers
Ava Gardner Museum Offers Free Admission on Smithsonian Magazine's 6th Annual Museum Day
Visitors must print Museum Day Admission Card to gain free entry - September 21, 2010 - Ava Gardner Museum
The Washington, DC Italian Language Meetup Group Announces Fall Lineup of Films for Cineforum Italiano
The Washington, DC Italian Language Meetup Group has announced the fall schedule for Cineforum Italiano. The monthly screening of Italian films takes place each month at the Letelier Theater in Washington, DC. Advance tickets are available exclusively to group members (www.meetup.com/italiano). All... - September 11, 2010 - The Washington, DC Italian Language Meetup Group
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Acquires Tug Huntington’s Pilot House
Tug Huntington's Pilot House arrives at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, MD to become part of an upcoming exhibit on maritime transportation. - September 11, 2010 - Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
3rd Annual Longview Art & World Music Festival to Showcase Fine Art by Over 80 Nationally Acclaimed Artists
Summit Art is proud to announce that artist applications were received from throughout the United States for the 3rd Annual Longview Art & World Music Festival. The jury committee has accepted and sent out invitations to artists to attend this years’ art festival from twelve different... - September 11, 2010 - Summit Art Inc.
Significant UK Donation Enables Urgent Community Project
Art in Tanzania has recently started work on its biggest project; the Bagamoyo Youth Center. This is the result of a significant donation from the UK and is the one of the first steps in a long-term project which will go on to provide essential educational and extracurricular activities for nearly... - September 10, 2010 - Art in Tanzania
Folk School of Chattanooga Announces New Fall Schedule of Classes
The Folk School of Chattanooga is offering 24 classes, taught by 13 different instructor/musicians at their location on Forest Ave., just one block up from Frazier Ave. in North Chattanooga. The 8-week semester includes classes for beginners, intermediate players, advanced students, and classes... - September 10, 2010 - Folk School of Chattanooga
The Dalai Lama Uses Modern Technology to Promote Compassion with Possibly the Largest Spiritual Meeting in the History of the Internet. Live and Free at EsoGuru.com.
Viewers from more than 100 countries are expected to join. They can watch The Dalai Lama’s speech over the internet live and can also text chat and ask questions from him. The speech will be broadcast in 6 languages. Completely free. - September 09, 2010 - Telemedia InteracTV
Art For Progress Presents "Fashion Interaction," Shopping Party and Showroom Event
AFP will present “Fashion Interaction," in NYC on Tuesday, September 21st, 2010 featuring 19 "under-the-radar” clothing and accessory designers. The event will consist of a one-day showroom/public retail shopping party, lasting from 11am-9pm. This date coincides with NY Market Week and trade shows, when editors and buyers are making their rounds in NYC, providing designers with both wholesale and retail opportunities. - September 07, 2010 - Art For Progress
American India Foundation Young Professionals 3rd Annual Fundraiser
More than 200 of LA's young professionals gather to benefit AIF's Rickshaw Sangh program. - September 06, 2010 - Imli
Christianity & Socialism is Topic of Monthly Gathering of Freedom & Virtue Institute
Socialist vision and its compatibility with Christianity will be discussed at the Freedom & Virtue Institute’s next Hour of Freedom to be held on September 15 at 6 p.m. at The Forest Country Club in Fort Myers. Can a Christian be a Socialist? Previous meetings have explored the meaning... - September 05, 2010 - Freedom & Virtue Institute
Free Needlepoint Stitching Event Welcomes Beginners and Experts, American Needlepoint Guild Welcomes Public to Events at Greater Columbus Convention Center
They’re coming, needles in hand, and they want you to join them. From October 1 through October 8, hundreds of members of the American Needlepoint Guild (ANG) from the US, Canada and other countries will be in Columbus to learn from experts and to share the fruits of their labor with the... - September 04, 2010 - The American Needlepoint Guild, Inc
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center and ScholarShare College Savings Plan to Celebrate Grandparents Day
Grandparents and grandchildren visiting the Fleet Science Center will receive free admission to exhibit galleries on Sunday, September 12. - September 02, 2010 - Reuben H. Fleet Science Center
School Kids in Distressed Appalachian Counties Receive Donated Band Instruments
Marching Mountains recently distributed new and used instruments to seven schools in distressed regions of Appalachia. “There’s a great need in our area for instruments and Marching Mountains is fulfilling that need,” said Jeanette Oldaker, Band Instructor for Harts Middle School... - September 01, 2010 - Millions of Angels
Poster Competition Winner Announced by Longview Art & World Music Festival
Local resident Ramon Magee has been selected as the winner of The Longview Art & World Music Festival 2010 Poster Competition. Ramon Magee is a professional photographer and a juried member of Summit Art. In addition to winning the poster design, his work will be on display during the Longview... - August 28, 2010 - Summit Art Inc.
Ava's Only Golden Globe Nominated Role; The Night of the Iguana to be Shown During the Sixth Annual Ava Gardner Festival
Festival Celebrates Ava's Life and Career. - August 28, 2010 - Ava Gardner Museum
First Presbyterian Church of Titusville to host Community Festival on Sept. 11
Yellow rubber ducks will race down the Delaware and Raritan Canal on September 11 as part of the First Presbyterian Church of Titusville’s “Duck, Duck, Pig!” community festival. Visitors will be able to enter free, numbered ducks in the 3 p.m. race for prizes. Home-smoked pulled-pork sandwiches and unlimited birch beer will be available throughout the day. The festival will run from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 48 River Drive in Titusville. - August 27, 2010 - First Presbyterian Church of Titusville
Helping Single Moms Cope with Terminal Illness
Friends of Lina, a new charitable program at CDP, is on a mission to provide financial, logistical and moral support to Washington, DC-area single mothers facing serious physical infirmities. - August 25, 2010 - CDP
Ava's Signature Film, The Barefoot Contessa, to be Shown During the Sixth Annual Ava Gardner Festival
Festival Celebrates Ava's Life and Career - August 21, 2010 - Ava Gardner Museum
Infinite Wisdom Day United Communities in Dialogue
Sikh Research Institute hosted a multi-faith panel discussion and an interactive audience participation session afterwards on 8 August. The event sparked a discussion on the question of religious tolerance in our communities today and the success of moving from tolerance to acceptance. - August 20, 2010 - Sikh Research Institute
"Mayberry Modernism" Comes to the Triangle
George Smart of Triangle Modernist Houses.com presents his signature architecture talk five times in September. - August 20, 2010 - Triangle Modernist Houses
Maryland Skipjack Kathryn Launches at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
The skipjack became the State Boat in 1985 and is recognized throughout the world as a symbol of Maryland. Skipjacks are the last working boats under sail in the United States. In winter, fleets of skipjacks are used to dredge oysters from the floor of Chesapeake Bay. "Drudgin," as watermen called this process, was hard, cold, dirty, sometimes dangerous work. - August 19, 2010 - Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
Buy Jaguar Tickets - Tickets for Jewish Holidays Are Free. Chabad Prepares for Jewish New Year on Southside with Bold New Initiative.
As Jacksonville buzzes with election fever and Jaguar mania, members of the Jewish community are gearing up for the High Holiday Season and searching for tickets – for seats at synagogue this Jewish New Year. In support of the Jacksonville Jaguars Rabbi Shmuli Novack, spiritual leader at... - August 18, 2010 - Chabad Lubavitch of Southside, Inc.
"Reading Tennessee Williams" Will be a Part of the Ava Gardner Festival
Festival attendees encouraged to read Tennessee Williams' "The Night of the Iguana" - August 14, 2010 - Ava Gardner Museum
Frederick Douglass Day is October 23 at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
Enjoy 18 acres of beautiful waterfront at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum and celebrate Talbot County's favorite son, Frederick Douglass. Proceeds benefit the Frederick Douglass Memorial at the Talbot County Courthouse in Easton, MD. - August 14, 2010 - Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum's 13th Annual Boat Auction is September 4
Visit the historic waterfront town of St. Michaels, MD and for the 13th Annual Boat Auction while supporting the 'jewel of the Chesapeake" - the non-profit Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. 18 acres of boats, plus barbecue, beer and the sounds of a lively auction will all be a part of the experience. - August 14, 2010 - Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
Micro-Lending Group Fights Poverty by Connecting Donors with Entrepreneurs Thousands of Miles Apart
Vermont-based NGO, People Helping People Global, has rolled out a new website that allows donors to connect with entrepreneurs in Central America who are being offered the opportunity to escape poverty through small business. - August 12, 2010 - People Helping People Global