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Rail-trail from
Washington, D.C. to Pittsburgh Completed
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (June 18, 2013) - After decades in the
works, the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) rail-trail is complete! The
final segment of the trail between Homestead, Pennsylvania, and
Pittsburgh will officially open on Saturday, June 15. The GAP is a
150-mile rail trail that connects with the 184.5-mile C&O Canal
Towpath in Cumberland, Maryland, to create a 334.5-mile route
between Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C. Allegheny Trail Alliance
President Linda Boxx says, “The completion of the GAP marks 35 years
of work by ...
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Louise
Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts Brings the Arts to the High
Plains of Texas
Lubbock, Texas (June 18, 2013) - The mission of
the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts (LHUCA) is to
inspire and enrich the community by being a catalyst for the arts.
The Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts is a private,
non-profit fine arts center located in the northeastern corner of
downtown Lubbock, Texas. Using existing warehouses and former
municipal buildings, LHUCA has repurposed structures to house
galleries, a state ...
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Exhibition of Artist Audrey Niffenegger, Author "The Time Traveler's
Wife"
Washington, D.C. (June 18, 2013) - The National Museum of Women in
the Arts (NMWA) presents "Awake in the Dream World: The Art of
Audrey Niffenegger," the first major museum exhibition of visual
artist and author of "The Time Traveler’s Wife." In this mid-career
retrospective on view in Washington, D.C. June 21–November 10, 2013,
Niffenegger reveals a mysterious, strange and whimsical world, both
real and imagined, through 239 paintings, drawings, prints and book
art. “Niffenegger’s captivating narratives, presented ...
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Faith Ringgold's 1960s Civil Rights and
Feminist Paintings in D.C. Exhibition
Washington, D.C. (June 18,
2013) - Washington—Faith Ringgold’s powerful, provocative paintings
of the 1960s are the focus of "American People, Black Light: Faith
Ringgold’s Paintings of the 1960s," an exhibition at the National
Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) on view in Washington, D.C. June
21–November 10, 2013. The exhibition explores the emotional and at
times contentious issues that were at the forefront of her
experience of racial inequality in the United States during the
1960s. Ringgold (b. 1930) created ...
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Eight Seasons in Sápmi Exhibit Showcases Sámi Culture this Summer in
Chicago
Chicago, Illinois (June 18, 2013) - This summer
the Swedish American Museum will be hosting the exhibit, Eight
Seasons in Sápmi: The Land of the Sámi People. It consists of two
parts; the first is a photo collection by Danish-American
photographer Birgitte Aarestrup opening on June 28. The only
European indigenous group to be formally recognized by the European
Union, the Sámi people inhabit the far northern reaches of Sweden,
Norway, Finland and Russia. It is there they make their home—called
Sápmi, continuing 8,000 years of ...
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Monty Alexander Jazz Festival Lights Up Labor Day Weekend in Easton,
Maryland
Easton, Maryland (June 18, 2013) - The 2013 Monty Alexander Jazz
Festival will open at the Avalon Theater in Easton, MD, on Friday,
August 30, 2013 with a skyrocketing young saxophonist, Sharel
Cassity, and close with a command performance by Dee Daniels singing
jazz and gospel on Sunday, September 1. In between an intriguing
reunion on Saturday afternoon will bring back the music of Dizzy
Gillespie featuring bassist John Lee, ...
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Travel
products for people who travel with their four legged family member
from The Uncommon Dog
Arvada, Colorado, June 14, 2013 - Traveling with your four legged
family member is a growing trend in the US. If you are among the 60%
of U.S. travelers who bring their pooch along on vacation, then you
will want to know about the latest and greatest items for dogs on
the go. The internet’s premiere shopping site for dog lovers, The
Uncommon Dog, offers everything a well traveled pet could need or
want. Must have items for summer travelers who are bringing their
dog along for the ride from The Uncommon Dog include The Snoozer
Slant Pocket ...
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Historic Chocolate Estate & Horse Track Welcomes Guests in Pulaski,
Tennessee
Pulaski, Tennessee (June 18, 2013) - Milky Way
Farm of Tennessee offers a country welcome to their Celebration
Festivals & Historic Tours at the 1930 estate of candy legend, Frank
Mars. Manor Tours explore the 20 bedroom Tudor Clubhouse and
listen to stories through the years of the farm built after the
success of the Milky Way Candy Bar. Enjoy a cup of coffee, a
Southern meal, or a slice of Milky Way Farm Fudge pie at one of the
40 seats of the dining room table built inside the residence. Stone
from the farm’s own quarry was used for the ...
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Serve It Up Local: Celebrating Farms and Food Fest Slated in
McHenry, Maryland
McHenry, Maryland (June 18, 2013) -
Celebrating local farms, local foods, Appalachian culinary heritage,
and healthy eating will be the goal of the first ever Serve It Up
Local: Celebrating Farms and Food Fest. The event takes place August
10, 2013 12:30 to 9:00 pm at the Ag Heritage Hall on the Garrett
County Fairgrounds in McHenry, Maryland (Western Maryland). The
Serve It Up Local Fest will start with a Local Lunch Cook Off. As a
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Indie Memphis
Film Festival Sets Halloween as Opening Night for 16th Annual Event
Memphis, Tennessee (June 18, 2013) - The Indie
Memphis Film Festival, which has been nationally-ranked as a “Top 20
Event” by the Southeast Tourism Society and one of the “25 Coolest
Film Festivals” and “25 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee” by
MovieMaker magazine, has set October 31 through November 3 for this
year’s affair. Celebrating its 16th year, Indie Memphis will show
films at three venues in the popular Overton Square entertainment
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Jazz
Returns to Concord, California - Sunset Jazz Festival
Concord, California (June 18, 2013) - BAP Events
(Bay Area Productions) Presents the Sunset Jazz Festival in Concord,
California, July 20, 2013, at 12:00pm, for a day of music, food, and
fun. After a successful launch in 2012 at Chastain Park in Atlanta,
GA the Sunset Jazz Festival arrives at the Bay Area’s premiere
amphitheater - Sleeptrain Pavilion. This year’s line-up includes:
Boney James, Will Downing, BWB (Rick Braun, Kirk Whalum and Norman
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World Famous
Kutztown Folk Festival Celebrates PA Dutch Traditions in Greater
Reading, Pennsylvania
Kutztown, Pennsylvania (June 18, 2013) - Harness
up the horses and take a buggy ride to the oldest folk festival in
America, the 64th Annual Kutztown Folk Festival. Located at the
Kutztown Fairgrounds, Kutztown, PA, the gates to the annual event
open to the public June 29 through July 7, 2013, from 9:00 a.m. – 6
p.m. daily. Much more than affordable family fun, the festival
invites visitors to explore a rural lifestyle. This celebration of
Pennsylvania ...
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Discover the Grandeur of Orlando’s Original Luxury Resort, Hyatt
Regency Grand Cypress
Orlando, Florida (June 18, 2013) - With 1,500
acres of timeless signature fun, families create the ultimate
Orlando escape with themed, value-added packages at Hyatt Regency
Grand Cypress. Located just one mile from Walt Disney World® and
minutes from Universal Orlando® and SeaWorld® Orlando, Grand Cypress
offers guests limitless access to world ...
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Gervasi Vineyard wins gold medal for their Luce Luce wine at the
2013 Ohio Wine Competition
Canton, Ohio (June 18, 2013) - The results are
in for the 2013 Ohio Wine Competition held by Amenti del Vino (The
Wine Society) in Mystic, Connecticut. Gervasi Vineyard, located at
1700 55th Street in Canton, entered three wines in this statewide
competition: Luce Luce (Pinot Grigio), Truscano (Sangiovese), and
Bellina (Chardonnay). Gervasi was awarded a gold medal for their
Luce Luce. Earning a coveted gold medal award is indeed an honor
and places ...
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Virginia Beach Spa-Tacular Festival and Fun Special
Virginia Beach, Virginia (June 18, 2013) - Beach
Spa Bed and Breakfast and their partnership with Beach Events, is
providing a special package during the summer. Stay for three nights
and experience festival and fun. We will provide Virginia Beach
sponsored resort festival passes found on vbfun.com or
www.beachstreetusa.com and beach chairs during your stay. Beach Spa
Bed and Breakfast is located a short walk to Museum Of Contemporary
Art (MOCA) and even a shorter walk to the beach and resort strip (2
blocks). Walk to beach, museums, ...
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Thousands Expected at Vermont Quilt Festival, June 28-30
Essex Junction, Vermont (June 18, 2013) - The
Vermont Quilt Festival returns to the Champlain Valley Expo in Essex
Junction, Vermont, June 28-30, 2013, astounding visitors with the
rich colors and intricate craftsmanship in the quilts on display.
Thousands of enthusiasts come to celebrate New England’s oldest and
largest quilt event. Awaiting them are exhibits of hundreds of new
and antique quilts, lectures and classes with renowned ...
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City of
Oakland Hosts “An Intimate Evening,” July 23, 2013
Oakland, California – Oakland Parks and
Recreation (OPR) invites you to “An Intimate Evening” of
entertainment, music, dancing, carriage rides, Mansion tours, Gatsby
cars, and silent auction at the beautiful 50-acre park setting
Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estate on Friday, July 26, 2013, from
6:00pm to 10:00pm. The white attire evening will feature vintage
music of Legends of Soul Tribute Band; Feral Moon; The Fire
Department; Pulse ...
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Ramada Plaza Minneapolis is Recently Renovated and Conveniently
Located
Minneapolis, Minnesota (June 18, 2013) - Ramada Plaza Minneapolis
has always been a go-to hotel for Twin Cities travelers, since the
recent 6 million dollar renovation it is now better than ever. Part
of the Wyndham Hotel Group, Ramada Plaza Minneapolis is the premier
Ramada in the state of Minnesota. Whether you are planning a summer
getaway, attending a sporting event, getting your holiday shopping
done or a vacation with the family, this centrally ...
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Soar Above the Shenandoah Valley and Lexington, Virginia on July
4th, 2013
Lexington, Virginia (June 18, 2013) - What better way to celebrate
this Independence Day than in Lexington—one of Virginia’s most
historic towns. From July 2 through July 6, take off in a hot air
balloon and see some of the most beautiful vistas along the East
Coast. The Lexington Sunrise Rotary Club presents a spectacular
gathering of approximately 100 colorful hot-air balloons that will
rally over the scenic Shenandoah Valley over the Fourth of July
holiday ...
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Meet a BBQ Pitmaster at Smokin' On the Pecos Championship, Artesia,
New Mexico, June 28-29, 2013
Artesia, New Mexico (June 18, 2013) - The 2nd Annual Tate Branch
Auto Group Smokin’ On the Pecos New Mexico State BBQ Championship,
scheduled for June 28th-29th at the Eddy County Fairgrounds.
Smokin’ On the Pecos is a Kansas City Barbeque Society and Rocky
Mountain Barbeque Association dually sanctioned event, where over 70
teams ...
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“The difference between stupidity and genius is that
genius has its limits.”
― Albert
Einstein
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