Townsend VFW sponsors Patriotic Art AwardsThursday, March 18, 2010 @ 9:35AMTOWNSEND -- The Townsend VFW Post #6538 Ladies Auxiliary is sponsoring the Young American Creative Patriotic Art Awards in conjunction with the Department of Massachusetts and the National VFW Ladies Auxiliaries.
A Hotel Room for the Price of a Song?Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 9:06AMStuttgart, Germany's performance hotel may be the only lodging of its kind in the world. Part of an art project, a previously derelict house in the city suburbs now offers all comers a bed for the night -- and they can pay for their accommodation by putting on a performance of some kind. Any kind. Stuttgart - Hotel - Germany - Lodging - Travel and Tourism
A Quick Nine: Best College CoursesThursday, March 18, 2010 @ 8:21AMEveryone takes pride in their school. However, that's often taken to a new level this time of year as March Madness is upon us. People go crazy when making a case as to why their school is best.
whatsup@uptownmag.comThursday, March 18, 2010 @ 6:48AMLet us know about your happenings! Contact us at: , Fax: 953-4305. Mail to: What’s Up, c/o Uptown, 1355 Mountain Ave., Winnipeg, Man., R2X 3B6. No phone calls please. Deadline for submission to listings is Monday at 9 am. Listings are free – but placement cannot be guaranteed.
Masters of disguiseTuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 6:50AMFind out how to get lost in the background at the Imperial War Museum North’s family-friendly exhibition about camouflage. Visitors can discover how to hide a fleet of battleships and find out why the armed forces would paint a jeep pink.
Just add waterFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 6:15PMLouise Southerden finds a freshwater pool at the end of each day on the Jatbula Trail — destined to become one of Australia's classic treks.
Dream weavers: Bountiful baskets and trays that look good while doing goodFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:17PMHelping people one basket at a time is a trend emerging into the design spotlight. A win-win for both artisan and residents here, these unique art forms add a sense of history to interiors and revive centuries-old crafts.
All Dates for this Event:Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 11:39AMUNITED WAY GRANT APPLICATIONS: Souris Valley United Way in Minot is now accepting grant applications for 2011 grant funding consideration. The deadline to apply is March 31. Visit the Web site at (www.svunitedway.com) for application forms or call 839-2994 for more information.
Elena Brower: Art Of Attention: Yoga As Scaffolding For Your LifeFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 10:33AMWhen we are able to open ourselves through one attentive breath, we drop our resistances to our own grace as well as the grace of those around us and bring light to the moment.
Interview with Ingebrigt Haker Flaten of Free FallFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 10:15AMPeter Gannushkin Epistrophy Arts presents Free Fall Friday, March 12 Austin Art & Music Partnership ( 411 West Monroe ) Doors at 7:30; $12 advance, $15 door [ info ] One of Austin's newest residents, and one of the most unassuming musicians you'll ever meet, is free jazz bassist Ingebrigt Håker Flaten (say ING-uh-brite Hoak-er FLAH-ten), an expatriate from Norway and one of the crucial figures ...
OVAC vs. MAC on the matsThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 11:19PMSTEUBENVILLE - The Annual OVAC vs. MAC wrestling match will take place 7 p.m. Tuesday at Steubenville High School. Five local wrestlers will be representing the OVAC. Three of the local wrestlers are from Beaver Local, while East Liverpool and Oak Glen will each be represented by one wrestler.
Martial arts studio relocates to CleonaTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:14PMCLEONA - After being in Bellegrove for about five years, Realistik Martial Arts Inc. recently relocated to the Cleona Square shopping center.
Wrestlers, fighters hit the mats on Saturday at Broomfield HighFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:32PMHundreds of wrestlers and fighters of all ages from across the country will converge on Broomfield Saturday for the 10th annual Pancrase Hybrid Wrestling and Old Timers Collegiate-Style Wrestling tournaments.
Surrey's at-risk youth go under WrapFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:42AMMike Moyer wants Surrey kids at risk to learn the art of peace instead of the art of war. And the veteran RCMP officer is using his martial arts skills to teach those teens how Aikido can become a positive force in their lives.
whatsup@uptownmag.comThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:48AMLet us know about your happenings! Contact us at: , Fax: 953-4305. Mail to: What’s Up, c/o Uptown, 1355 Mountain Ave., Winnipeg, Man., R2X 3B6. No phone calls please. Deadline for submission to listings is Monday at 9 am. Listings are free – but placement cannot be guaranteed.
Housekeeping primers for novices, male or femaleThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 9:09AMPublished: Thursday, March 4, 2010 at 8:00 a.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at 12:17 p.m. It’s no secret that men and women sometimes take different approaches to housecleaning. After I married my husband, I found him cleaning the toilet by disassembling it first.
Calcot Manor, Gloucestershire: family-friendly hotelsThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:31AMIn a quest to find that rare treat, a 'family-friendly' hotel that actually lives up to its claims, Judith Woods checks in for a weekend at Calcot Manor in Gloucestershire.
Jenkins Orchestrates A Hit At Antiques At Music ValleyTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:07PM:Jenkins Management orchestrated and conducted good music in Nashville for its Antiques at Music Valley Show, Valentine's weekend, February 10–13. With more than 130 exhibitors in room settings at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds for this three-day event, customers flocked to Nashville for the nationally recognized antiques show.
Toyota president heads to China to speak about quality issuesTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 3:19AMFresh from a grilling by U.S. lawmakers, Toyota President Akio Toyoda will speak Monday in China about his company's quality problems, seeking to boost confidence and ease consumer worries in the world's biggest auto market.[...]
Of Romans, exotic souks and water pipes: Tunis and CarthageMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 9:13PMTunis - The instructions on finding the hatmaker's shop sounded quite simple: go up the alley, turn left when you reach the end, and then right at the first intersection. But those who don't have a good sense of orientation can easily get lost on the...
friday, february 26Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 4:13PMIl Viaggio a Reims Alain Maratrat directs this one act Gioachino Rossini comic opera in a grandiose, modern revival. Mariinsky Theater PREMIERE! La Juive Arno Bernard stages Jacques Fromental Halévy’s opera about an innocent girl falling victim to fatal circumstances.
Local Scottish Business with Global AspirationsMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 12:06PMCustomworks, a division of Scotbadge Ltd has bucked the current economic trend and successfully expanded its business portfolio with the acquisition of Stirling-based Castle Melamine.
Locals, tourists converge on Marco to view, splurge a little on some artSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:52PMSunday was a glorious day for an art show.Temperatures around 70 degrees and a cloudless blue sky brought out thousands of art lovers and buyers to the Celebrate the Arts Festival held by the Art League Marco Island’s Center for the Arts.Saturday, not so much.“This is a painter’s sky,” artist Inez Hudson told Angelika and Werner Kade on Sunday afternoon. “One swipe of the brush with manganese ...
Business briefs: Feb. 28, 2010Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:07AMVendor honored PLATTSBURGH — On Jan. 8, Lakeside Container Corp. was presented the 2009 Vendor Partner of the Year award from Gardener's Supply in recognition of Excellent Product Quality and Service.
Community calendar: Donations being accepted for Princess ProjectSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:22AMDonations are being accepted for the annual Princess Project, an effort that distributes new or gently used prom dresses to girls who might not be able to afford them. Dresses can be dropped off at The Castle, 1411 W.O. Ezell Blvd. The Princess Project will be 11 a.m.-4 p.m. March 27 at the Spartanburg YMCA.
Can you help? Wish list from nonprofit agencies, March 1Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 8:43PMFollowing is a wish list of items and volunteer opportunitiesfrom nonprofit agencies in Racine County. They were provided bylocal nonprofit agencies.
Aikido instructor has shared skills with soldiers, Steven SeagalSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 4:25PMHiroshi Isoyama demonstrates one of the holds taught to him by Aikido creator Morhei Ueshiba during a Aikido seminar in Gothenburg, Sweden in 2008. Hiroshi Isoyama displays his Aikido prowess during a match as he throw his opponent down at the All Japan Aikido demonstation in 2006.
Therapy through playSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:19AMRaising a child is not without its challenges. But if a youngster has intellectual disabilities, the added stress is often more than parents can take. Raising her autistic son, Jack, had Diane at her wit's end for three years.[...]
All Dates for this Event:Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 3:24PMFARM RESCUE REQUESTS: Farm Rescue is accepting planting requests from farmers in North Dakota, South Dakota, western Minnesota and eastern Montana.
CSC Community Education Classes for MarchFriday, February 19, 2010 @ 10:15AMGALESBURG - Carl Sandburg College Community Education classes are offered as a service to area citizens at minimal cost. Some classes are developed for specific interest groups or age brackets. These courses are scheduled at various locations throughout the district and cover a wide range of topics. You may register for most of these classes by phone at (309) 341-5260 or in person at the ...
Best BetsFriday, February 19, 2010 @ 2:12AMPop music Piano men Monday. Big sellers. Taken together, as they are on this current tour, Billy Joel and Elton John are responsible for a tremendous canon of pop music.
Do-It-Yourself Comes to Collector PublishingThursday, February 18, 2010 @ 5:28PMAs museums have slashed budgets for publications about their antiques in recent years, collectors are picking up the slack.
Music at the museumThursday, February 18, 2010 @ 4:49PMThe State Hermitage is set to play host to an innovative musical festival mixing classical and jazz.
Life in the palm of Kathy’s handThursday, February 18, 2010 @ 6:14AMKathy Shepard shows one of her detailed miniatures. Picture by Jennifer Burton. PEOPLE often say it’s a small world. And for one Newport craftswoman, it really is.
Weaving rugs and memoriesThursday, February 18, 2010 @ 4:30AMIf Cliff LaCrosse could have his way, the old loom would never be put to rest.
Depth helped PVHS garner strong finishWednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 9:23PMThe Penobscot Valley of Howland wrestling team gave its head coach, Gerald "Hutch" Hutchinson, quite a retirement present.
The Last Fashion EditorTuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 3:12PMAt 3:55 p.m. on Valentine’s Day, Cecilia Dean arrived at the Diane von Furstenberg show at the tents in Bryant Park and took a front-row seat. Ms. Dean, the tall, slender editor of the longtime avant-garde magazine Visionaire , was seated back-to-back with Vanity Fair fashion director Michael Roberts; near New York Times fashion critic Cathy Horyn; and across the runway from a trifecta of ...