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Post by Talon Karrde on Apr 1, 2011 14:01:30 GMT -5
National Cherry Blossom Festival When: Thru April 10, 2011 Where: Various sites throughout Washington, D.C. From AAA Magazine: "It's been 99 yeras since the city of Tokyo gave the people of Washington, D.C., the precious gift of 3000 cherry trees, and we're not waiting for the centennial in 2012. Filled with an abundance of parties, fireworks and fun, the festival still plays second fiddle to the cherry blossoms. the average peak bloom date is April 4, but watch the Web site for the National Park Service's best guess on the 2011 peak blook date and peak bloom period." For more information, check out www.nationalcherryblossomfeatival.org. |
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Post by Talon Karrde on Apr 1, 2011 14:03:57 GMT -5
Civil War Anniversary When: April 15-17, 2011 Where: Baltimore, Maryland From AAA Magazine: "The commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War starts where the first blood of the conflict was shed during the Baltimore Riot on April 19, 1861. A living history encampment at Fort McHenry National Monument and a procession through town highlight a weekend of activities." For more information, visit www.Baltimore.org. |
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Post by Talon Karrde on Apr 1, 2011 14:07:46 GMT -5
Doo Dah Parade When: April 16, 2011 Where: Ocean City, New Jersey From AAA Magazine: "Follow the waddling hound to Ocean City, new Jersey's annual Doo Dah Parade. Meadowlark Lemon is the Grand Marshall of this comedy parade that includes The Bassett Hound Wadle, featuring hundreds of basset hounds, humorous brigades and floats. After the parade, on the boardwalk in front of the Music Pier, is the Pieasco, a mass pie-in-the-face celebration of all that is silly." For more information, visit www.oceancitychamber.com. |
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Post by Talon Karrde on Apr 1, 2011 14:10:25 GMT -5
The War Came By Train When: April 16 - May 15, 2011 Where: M&O Railroad Museum, Baltimore, Maryland From AAA Magazine: "With exhibits that will change every year f the five-year Civil War sesquicentennial, Baltimore's B&O Railroad Museum is assembling the largest collection of Civil War railroad equipment in teh world, including locomotives and rail cars that served during the war and military and personal artifacts." For more information, visit www.borail.org. |
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Post by Talon Karrde on May 7, 2011 8:03:05 GMT -5
Dominion Riverrock When: May 13-14, 2011 Where: Richmond, VA From AAA Magazine: "Richmond, Virginia's outdoor sports festival, Dominion Riverrock, returns for its third year. Events include the James River Scramble 10K trail run, the Filthy 5K Mud Run, kayaking and freestyle biking. When the bipeds ar finished, the competition goes to the dogs with paw-to-paw pooch contests for barking rights in distance jumping, catching and fetching." For more information, visit www.sportsbackers.org. |
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Post by Talon Karrde on May 7, 2011 8:06:32 GMT -5
South 9th Street Italian Market Festival When: May 14-15, 2011 Where: Philadelphia, PA From AAA Magazine: "You'll wnat to slow your Rocky run to a shopper's stroll at the South 9th Street Italian Market Festival in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The nation's oldest outdoor market will throw your training schedule completely out of whack with imported meats and cheeses, sausages, cannolis, pastas, cappuccino and so much more. There will also be live entertainment and the first-ever half-ball tournament to benefit the Mummers Fancy Brigades. For more information, visit www.intalianmarketfestival.com. |
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Post by Talon Karrde on May 7, 2011 8:10:52 GMT -5
Blue Angels When: May 25, 2011 Where: Annapolis, MD From AAA Magazine: "As the midshipmen in their dress whites fill the tow during US Naval Academy Commissioning Week, the skies above Annapolis will see streaks of blue as the Blue Angels, the Navy's flight demonstation squadron. performs aerial acrobatics over the Severn River on Wednesday, May 25. View the choreographed maneuvers from the Academy grounds or Annapolis City Dock, or sign on to a boat tour and watch the planes fly right over your head." For more information, visit www.usna.edu. |
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Post by Talon Karrde on May 7, 2011 8:14:27 GMT -5
Wildwoods International Kite Festival When: May 27-30, 2011 Where: Wildwood, NJ From AAA Magazine: "This isn't Charlie Brown's kite we're talking about here. At the Wildwoods International Kite Festival, you'll see kites of every color and size soaring through the bright soon-to-be-summer sky. This year's festival takes off on Friday around 9p.m. with an illuminated night kite fly." For more information, visit www.SkyFestivals.com. |
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Post by Talon Karrde on May 7, 2011 8:17:31 GMT -5
Spoleto Festival USA When: May 27 - June 12, 2011 Where: Charleston, SC From AAA Magazine: "If you've ever heard of the Spoleto Festival USA, you might already have tickets. If not, here's the scoop: 17 days filled with opera, theater, dance, music theater and contemporary circus; choral, symphonic, chamber, contemporary and classical music; and jazz and bluegrass - more than 150 performances - in Charleston, South Carolina's most historic theaters, churches and outdoor spaces." For more information, visit www.spoletausa.org. |
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Post by Talon Karrde on May 14, 2011 7:31:06 GMT -5
State Theatre Events Where: The State Theatre, New Brunswick, New Jersey AndaLuciaCrete - May 20, 2011 Weird Al Yankovic - May 19, 2011 Eddie Griffin - May 30, 2011 For more information, visit www.StateTheatreNJ.org. |
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Post by Talon Karrde on May 14, 2011 7:33:43 GMT -5
Mayo Performing Arts Center Events Where: 100 South Street, Morristown, NJ Southside Johnny and The Asbury Jukes - May 20, 2011 Ballet With A Latin Beat - May 21, 2011 GoGos - June 1, 2011 The Choir of the Pope's Dioces of Rome - June 8, 2011 For more information, visit www.mayoarts.org. |
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Post by Talon Karrde on May 14, 2011 7:37:47 GMT -5
Count Basie Theatre Events Where: 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, New Jersey Peter Frampton - June 15, 2011 Bobby Collins - June 17, 2011 For more information, visit www.countbasietheatre.org. |
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Post by Talon Karrde on May 14, 2011 7:46:42 GMT -5
Jenkinson's Events Where: Jenkinson's Boardwalk, Point Pleasant, New Jersey World Ocean Day - June 4, 2011 Aquarium Anniversary B-Day Party (7-9pm) - June 4, 11 and 18, 2011 Sweet Strawberry Festival - June 12, 2011 Father's Day Promotion - June 19, 2011 For more information, visit www.jenkinsons.com. |
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Post by Talon Karrde on May 14, 2011 7:56:18 GMT -5
Three Rivers Arts Festival When: June 3-12, 2011 Where: Point State Park, Pittsburgh, PA From AAA Magazine: "A 10-day celebration of the arts in downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the Three Rivers Arts Festival combines visual arts exhibitions, public installations, musical and dance performances and a find arts and crafts market. All Three Rivers Arts Festival events are free. (No tickets are required.) Food will be plentiful, but don't eat before you check out the lobster burgers." For more information, visit www.artsfestival.net. |
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Post by Talon Karrde on May 27, 2011 11:15:33 GMT -5
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