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Post by Talon Karrde on Jul 1, 2012 8:30:42 GMT -5
Artscape When: July 20-22, 2012 Where: Baltimore, Maryland From AAA Magazine: "Think of Baltimore's Artscape as a giant all-you-can-enjoy art buffet. Fill your plate with fine art, fashion design, art cars and photography. Go back for seconds stuffed with live outdoor concerts, opera and the Baltimore Symphony. For dessert, save room for some theater and film. And treat the kids to their fill of children's activities." For more information, visit www.artscape.org.
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Post by Talon Karrde on Jul 1, 2012 8:34:00 GMT -5
Smithsonian Folklife Festival When: July 1 and 4-8, 2012 Where: Washington, D.C. From AAA Magazine: "Imagine the block party you could throw if your block were the National Mall and your neighbors were the Smithsonian museums. The Smithsonian Folklife Festival is one of Washington, D.C.'s favorite parties, and everyone is invited. A celebration of the AIDS Memorial Quilt on its 25th anniversary is the focal point of one of the programs." For more information, visit www.festival.si.edu.
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Post by Talon Karrde on Jul 1, 2012 8:37:32 GMT -5
Firefly Music Festival When: July 20-22, 2012 Where: Dover International Speedway, Delaware From AAA Magazine: "If the sounds coming from Dover International Speedway are a bit more melodious than usual this July, it's because the inaugural Firefly Music Festival will be replacing hot cars wiht hot lickes for a few fine-tuned days. The Woodlands of Dover Internationa Speedway will host The Killers, The Black Keys and Jack White, along with more than 40 other national acts on four stages." For more information, visit www.FireflyFestival.com.
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Post by Talon Karrde on Jul 1, 2012 8:40:22 GMT -5
Wright Kite Festival When: July 21-22, 2012 Where: Wright Brothers National Memorial, Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina From AAA Magazine: "Wilbur and Orville saw their dreams take flight on the Outer Banks. It's time to set your dreams, or at least your kites, soaring high into the same North Carolina skies at the Wright Kite Festival, held at the Wright Borthers National Memorial (mile post 8) in Kill Devil HIlls." For more information, visit www.kittyhawk.com/community/wrightkite.cfm.
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Post by Talon Karrde on Jul 1, 2012 8:43:57 GMT -5
Floydfest When: July 26-29, 2012 Where: Floyd, Virginia From AAA Magazine: "Take 80 acres of spectacular Blue Ridge Mountains real estate, add 50 genre- and generation-spanning performers on seven stages, season it all with a crowd that is more community than audience, and you get Floydfest, a music and arts festival held every year near Flody, Virginia. Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas, Michale Franti & Spearhead, Maisyahu and SOJA are among the artists scheduled to perform." For more information, visit www.floydfest.com.
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Post by Talon Karrde on Jul 1, 2012 8:47:32 GMT -5
Quick Chek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning When: July 27-29, 2012 Where: Solberg Airport, Readington, New Jersey From AAA Magazine: "Where might you see Eddie Money, Smokey Robinson and Darth Vader all in one place? During the 30th annual Quick Chek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning at the Solberg Airport in Readington. Money and Robinson will be among the musicians performing, and as in the past, a Vader-shaped balloon may be spotted taking part in the mass ascensions of 100 sport and special-shaped hot-air balloons. THe festival will also feature a nighttime balloon glow and fireworks." For more information, visit www.balloonfestival.com.
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Post by Talon Karrde on Jul 1, 2012 8:50:02 GMT -5
Musikfest When: August 3-12, 2012 Where: Bethlehem, Pennsylvania From AAA Magazine: "It is the nation's largest free, non-gated music festival. Musikfest in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, boasts mroe than 500 performers on 15 indoor and outdoor stages, and if that weren't enough, most of the music is free. Performers range from Draw the Line, the only Aerosmith tribte band endorsed by Aerosmith, to Sheryl Crow to Joe Cocker." For more information, visit www.musikfest.org.
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Post by Talon Karrde on Jul 1, 2012 8:52:25 GMT -5
Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival When: August 10-12, 2012 Where: Butler, Pennsylvania From AAA MAgazine: "It's a homecoming of sorts. Jeepers from around the country will drive their beloved on- and off-road vehicles to Butler, Pennsylvania, birthplace of the Jeep. The Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival includes an off-road playground, history exhibits and the Jeep Invasion when up to 1,200 Jeeps line the town's streets." For more information, visit www.bantamjeepfestival.com.
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Post by Talon Karrde on Jul 1, 2012 8:55:20 GMT -5
East Coast Surfing Championship When: August 20-26, 2012 Where: Virginia Beach, Virginia From AAA Magazine: "America's oldest continuously run surfing competition welcomes professional and amateur surfers from around the world to Virginia Beach, Virginia. Competition continues all week, along with a volleyball tournament, concerts, skimboarding, skateboarding and a 5K run." For more information, visit www.surfcsc.com.
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Post by Talon Karrde on Jul 1, 2012 9:13:58 GMT -5
Dream Car Sprint When: July 12-15 and 20-22, 2012 Where: New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center, Edison, NJ From the Gotham Dream Cars Website: "The Dream Car Tour™ is an alternative to our daily exotic car rentals and is a unique and exciting opportunity to experience world-class driving - and the thrill and passion of six different exotic sports cars - all in a single day - for less than the cost of one standard rental. The Dream Car Tour puts you and up to twelve of your friends, family members and associates behind the wheel of some of the world's most exhilarating automobiles - for just $895! (per driver) •Drive six different vehicles from among our stunning collection of the world's greatest automobiles, including the Ferrari F430, the Lamborghini Gallardo & Murcielago, the luxurious Bentley Continental GT, the stunning Aston Martin DB9 and more. •Compare and contrast the performance and handling characteristics of the vehicles as you experience each one for 15 miles of open roadway. You'll drive a total of nearly 100 miles through some of the best roads in the area (we've driven them all!). Afterwards, you'll have an opportunity to share your experience with the other drivers and decide which is your favorite. •Learn about the specifics of each vehicle before you drive. Our trained professional staff will give you a complete overview of each vehicle - including full instruction on the operation of certain vehicles' electronic "F1-style" transmission. You'll be driving like a pro in no time! •Remember your experience with our complimentary gift package that includes a certificate of completion, t-shirt, DVD and other mementos of your day." For more information, visit www.gothamdreamcars.com/.
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Post by Talon Karrde on Jul 1, 2012 9:16:52 GMT -5
Greenbergs Train & Toy Show When: August 11-12, 2012 Where: New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center, Edison, NJ From the Greenberg Shows website: "Show Features 500+ Tables of Trains for Sale 120+ Exhibitors from Across the Country Operating Model Train Displays Including: Raritan Valley Hi-Railers - 40' x 50' O Gauge Layout Combined N-Trak - 26' x 72' N Scale Layout Southeast Pennsylvania Garden Railway Society - 30' x 48' G Gauge Layout Allegheny Western Lines - 30' x 40' HO Scale Layout John Pugh Ring Circus Model Builders - 16' x 24' Circus Layout Sodor Adventures Land - HO Scale Thomas Layout and Interactive Games for Kids Free Workshops and Demonstrations Hourly Door Prize Giveaways Plus Much, Much More!" For more information, visit www.greenbergshows.com/.
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Post by Talon Karrde on Jul 20, 2012 10:44:34 GMT -5
PNC Bank Arts Center Summer Events Where: 116 Garden State Parkway, Holmdel, NJ 07733 Juuly 21, 2012 - Summerland (featuring Everclear, Sugar Ray, Gin Blossoms, Lit and Marcy Playground) July 25, 2012 - Santana & Alman Brothers Band July 28, 2012 - Joe Cocker & HUey Lewis and the News August 2, 2012 - Unity Tour 2012 (featuring 311 and Slightly Stoopid) August 4, 2012 - System of a Down For more information, visit www.pncbankartscenter.org/.
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Post by Talon Karrde on Jul 20, 2012 10:50:12 GMT -5
The Stress Factory Where: New Brunswick, New Jersey Joe DeRosa - July 26-28, 2012 Ari Shaffer - August 2-4, 2012 Ben Bailey - August 10-11, 2012 Aries Spears - August 16-19, 2012 Ben Bailey - September 8, 2012 Charlie Murphy - September 13-15, 2012 Adam Ferrara - September 20-22, 2012 For more information, visit www.stressfactory.com.
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Post by Talon Karrde on Jul 20, 2012 10:53:59 GMT -5
Bergen PAC Where: 30 North Van Brunt Stereet, Englewood, New Jersey Pat Metheny Unity Band - July 30, 2012 Joshua Radin - July 31, 2012 The B-52's - August 8, 2012 Rock 'N' Blues Fest - August 14, 2012 Mary Chapin Carpenter - August 15, 2012 K.D. Lang - August 21, 2012 Skid Row - August 24, 2012 38 Special - September 14, 2012 For more information, visit www.bergenpac.org.
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Post by Talon Karrde on Jul 20, 2012 10:58:06 GMT -5
Count Basie Theatre Where: 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, New Jersey Dukes of September Rhythm Revue - August 4, 2012 Lyle Lovett and His Acoustic Group - August 8, 2012 Chris Botti - August 9, 2012 Pat Cooper & Robert Klein - August 18, 2012 K.D. Lang - August 22, 2012 38 Special - August 23, 2012 Boston - August 29, 2012 HUgh Laurie & the Copper Bottom Band - September 7, 2012 For more information, visit www.countbasietheatre.org.
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