Winter 2008/2009 Events

[Talon Karrde]

Radio City Christmas Spectacular

When: November 7 - December 30, 2008

Where: New York City

From the website: "The Radio City Christmas Spectacular stars the world famous Radio City Rockettes in an unparalleled show featuring the Rockettes signature eye high kicks, precision choreography and exciting show stopping numbers that will delight the whole family.

This legendary Spectacular has dazzled and inspired over 65 million people for more than 75 years and continues to create memories that will last a lifetime."

For more information, visit christmas.radiocity.com/

[Talon Karrde]

Wintuk - Cirque du Soleil

When: October 30, 2008 - January 4, 2009

"Wintuk is an exciting winter adventure about a boy's quest for snow.

This celebration of winter weaves thrilling acrobatics, breathtaking theatrical effects and memorable songs into an extraordinary journey to an imaginary land called Wintuk. The boy and his companions – a mysterious female shaman, a fearless young girl and a yellow-bellied man – deliver endless excitement, exhilaration and intrigue.

The show is playful, musical, and bursts with the energy of the city and the magic of a wonderland. This seasonal story, which features a cast of 50 performers from Cirque du Soleil, will have the whole family wishing for snow.

This year, Wintuk is back in the heart of the city with a mind-blowing new trampoline act and astounding puppet creations by Michael Curry. Power Track is a daring, high-speed, precision-choreographed trampoline act that pushes the very definition of acrobatics to the limits in a jaw-dropping, heart-stopping routine. What's more, Michael Curry has created a collection of captivating puppet characters that will enchant and enthrall the whole family. Audiences from Broadway to the Olympic Games, from Las Vegas to La Scala, all know that Michael Curry's name guarantees visual treats of the highest order. Last but not least, Cirque du Soleil has added even more wonder and adventure to the story with riveting new elements of suspense and intrigue, and surprising twists, turns and reversals.

Breathtaking artistry, eye-candy color, astonishing acrobatics and a fabulous adventure. Over half a million people saw Wintuk in its premiere season, and as the show evolves, it will take its place at center stage, as a proud new addition to New York's great holiday traditions." - from the Radio City Music Hall Website

For more information, visit www.cirquedusoleil.com/CirqueDuSoleil/en/showstickets/wintuk/intro/intro.htm

[Talon Karrde]

Yuletide at Winterthur

When: November 22, 2008 - January 4, 2009

Where Winterthur Museum and Country Estate, Route 52, Winterthur, Delaware

"More than jsut a typical holiday house tour, this Yuletide celebration takes center stage at H.F. du Pont's mansion, all decked out in its best holiday finery. Tour rooms adorned with du Pont's prized antiques, attend holiday concerts, enjoy seasonal how-to demonstrations, shop for unique gifts and more - all on the grounds of the quintessential American Country estate.

Reservations are recommended." - AAA magazine

For more information call [phone] or visit www.winterthur.org

[Talon Karrde]

The First Noel: Annual Exhibit of Creches From Around the World

When: November 24, 2008 - January 6, 2009

Where: The Washington National Cathedral, 3101 Wisconson Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C.

"The Washington Cathedral is not only a beautiful example of gothic architecture, but during the holiday season, its hallowed halls take on special beauty with nativity scenes from around the world. From its collection of more than 500 nativity sets, the Cathedral exhibits different creches - from the rare to the familiar - each year, telling the story of how other cultures and customs interpret the birth of Jesus.

Contribution requested." - AAA Magazine

For more information, call [phone] or visit www.cathedral.org/cathedral

[Talon Karrde]

Fishmas!

When: November 28-30, December 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, December 25, 2008 - January 4, 2009

Where: Adventure Aquarium, One Aquarium Drive, Camden, New Jersey

"Santa is not only skilled at flying through the air on his reindeer-guided sleigh, but he's pretty adept at swimming underwater, too. Visit the Adventure Aquarium during its annual FISHMAS! event to see Santa Scuba diuve in the 760,000-gallon Ocean Realm Exhibit. You can even get your photo taken with a Scuba-suited underwater Santa, or with one of his penguins and elves. Scavenger hunts, storytelling (have you heard 'Twas the Night before FISHMAS?) and meet-and-greets with Bert and Belle, the aquarium's hipppo mascots, are also on tap." - AAA Magazine

For more information, call [phone] or visit www.adventureaquarium.com

[Talon Karrde]

A Monumental Occasion

When: December 4, 2008

Where: The Baltimore Washington Monument, Mount Vernon Place, 600 block of North Charles Street, Baltimore, Maryland

"About 40 years before its sister monument was erected in D.C., the Baltimore Washington Monument was built at Mount Vernon Place, serving as the first heroic and civic monument in the U.S. Baltimore celebrates that history and the holiday season every December with the official lighting of the Washington Monument, all 178 feet set aglow by the city's mayor. The festivities kick off with live entertainment and culminate with a fireworks show choreographed to music." - AAA Magazine

For more information, call [phone] or visit www.godowntownbaltimore.com

[Talon Karrde]

Grand Illumination

When: December 7, 2008

Where: Colonial Williamsburg

"Commemorating a tradition that dates back to the 18th Century, Colonial Williamsburg celebrates the 74th anniversary of its dazzling display of light - from candles twinkling in historic homes, buildings and shops; to cressets crackling with pine on quaint streets; to over-the-top fireworks shows, simultaneously set off from the Governor's Palace, Powder Magazine and Capitol. Before and after the fireworks, live music will filter the air from four outdoor stages. Think along the lines of Colonial-clad choirs and balladeers, including the Colonial Williamsburg Fifes and Drums.

Admission is free for outdoor activities." - AAA Magazine

For more information, call [phone] or visit www.history.org

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The Annual Washington Christmas Crossing

When: December 25, 2008

Where: Washington Crossing Historic Park, McKonkey Ferry Inn section, Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania

"Revolutionary History is made every year as General George Washington and his troops brave the Delaware River to reenact the historic Christmas crossing, Washington will also address his troops before the voyage.

Admission is free.

(Note: All crossings contingent upon safe water conditions.)" - AAA Magazine

For more information, call [phone] or visit www.ushistory.org/WashingtonCrossing

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The Philadelphia Mummers New Year's Day Parade

When: January 1, 2009

Where: Broad Street, Philadelphia

"It's a parade; it's a party. It's a carnival; it's a spectacle. And it's been a tradition in Philadelphia since 1901. Get a free spot on Brad Street early to watch about 15,000 Mummers strut their stuff for cash prizes in the Comics, Fancies, and String Band and Fancy Brigades divisions. Countles hours and hundreds of thousands of dollars are spent each year on routines and costumes for this one-day event." - AAA Magazine

For more information, call [phone] or visit ticketphiladelphia.org.

[Talon Karrde]

The Super Pet Expo

The premiere shopping event for every pet owner and a great place to look for adoptable pets!

According to the website (http://www.superpetexpo.com/index.php), the Super Pet Expo sports:

Hundreds of Products for Your Pet

Pet Adoptions - Apply at the Expo!

Free Petting Zoo & Special Exhibits

Live Entertainment

Dog Agility Show & Flyball Demonstrations


When and Where:

November 7 - 9, 2008 - Suffern, NY - Rockland Community College (no pets allowed)


November 14 - 16, 2008 - Edison, NJ - NJ Convention & Exposition Center - Pets Welcome!


February 6 - 8, 2009 - Edison, NJ - NJ Convention & Exposition Center - Pets Welcome!


February 13 - 15, 2009 - King of Prussia, PA - Valley Forge Convention Center - Pets Welcome!


March 20 - 22, 2009 - Chantilly, VA - Dulles Expo Center - Pets Welcome!


For more information, visit www.superpetexpo.com/index.php

[Talon Karrde]

William James Bennett: Master of the Aquatint View at The New York Public Library

When: November 7, 2008 - January 25, 2009

Where: The New York Public Library, NYC

Beginning November 7, 2008 and lasting until January 25, 2009, a new exhibition will be showcased at The New York Public Library’s Humanities and Social Sciences Library, located at Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street. The exhibit, William James Bennett: Master of the Aquatint View, will showcase selected works from William James Bennett, a British émigré who documented the urban centers and developing frontiers of America during the first half of the 19th century.

For more information, call [phone] or visit www.nypl.org.

[Talon Karrde]

Curtain Call: Celebrating a Century of Women Designing for Live Performance

When: November 17, 2008 - May 2, 2009

Where: The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center, Donald and Mary Oenslager Gallery, at 40 Lincoln Plaza in New York City

Featuring treasures from the Library’s archives, Curtain Call: Celebrating a Century of Women Designing for Live Performance is a multi-media exhibition of the dazzling works of the little-noted women without whose costume, set, and lighting designs and innovations the show could not have gone on in North America for the past hundred-plus years. Conceptualized and co-curated by award-winning costume designer Carrie Robbins in collaboration with noted performance historian Barbara Cohen-Stratyner, Judy R. and Alfred A. Rosenberg Curator of Exhibitions for the Performing Arts Library, Curtain Call showcases the strong presence and progress of women within a field still dominated by men.

Admission is free!

Exhibition hours are: Monday and Thursday from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; closed Sundays and holidays.

For more information, call 212. 870. 1630 or visit the Library’s website at www.nypl.org.

[Talon Karrde]

The Bronx Zoo's Wild Winterland

Where: The Bronx Zoo, Bronx, New York
When: Dec. 6–7, 13–14, 20–21, & Dec. 22–Jan. 4, 2009, 11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

"This winter, the Bronx Zoo’s annual nighttime holiday event becomes a daytime extravaganza, as the Wildlife Conservation Society continues to lighten our energy output and provide great family traditions. Hess Presents the Bronx Zoo’s Wild Winterland begins on Saturday, Dec. 6. As an added benefit of the new daylight hours, the event will feature even more animals than in the past. Holiday décor will adorn the zoo and make for a truly festive season.

According to the WCS Green Team, which works to measure and limit greenhouse gas emissions, the Bronx Zoo will bring about a significant reduction in carbon output by moving its holiday event to daytime hours. Specifically, the electricity saved will amount to about 66 metric tons of carbon emissions, the equivalent of the annual emissions from a three-person household in the U.S.

New this season: Take home the Bronx Zoo's Top Trumps card deck
So that you don't forget your favorite zoo animals after your visit, take home the Bronx Zoo Top Trumps deck—the world's coolest card game! Simply choose a stat and see if you can beat your friends and family using your knowledge of 30 Bronx Zoo animals. The game is sold in the Zoo Store and makes the perfect holiday gift.

Animal Experiences

Reindeer: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Meet the Bronx Zoo’s holiday herd outside the entrance to the Mouse House.

Horse-drawn Wagon Rides
Enjoy the wintry scenery as you glide through the zoo. Ride picks up on Astor Court.
Fee: $5 per person/per ride, tickets sold at the Children’s Zoo booth

Children’s Zoo open
Stop by the farm to meet our barnyard animals.

Presents to the Animals: Dec. 6, 7, 13, 14 & 20–25
Join us for animal enrichment activities with a holiday twist.
• Sea Lions: 10:30 a.m.
• Snow Leopards (12/6–7 & 12/13–14 only): 11:00 a.m.
• Birds of Prey: 11:00 a.m.
• Tigers at Tiger Mountain: 11:30 a.m.
• Polar and Grizzly Bears (12/20–21): 12:30 p.m.
• Monkeys at the Monkey House: 2:30 p.m.
• Penguins and seabirds at the Aviary: 3:30 p.m.


Events and Activities

Storytelling at the Children’s Zoo: 11:30 a.m., 1:00 & 2:00 p.m.
Bring your little ones for classic children’s tales with LuAnn Adams.

Ice Carving by Ice Sculptures of New York: Noon–3:30 p.m.
Stop by Dancing Crane Plaza to see animal and holiday sculptures come to life in twinkling ice! (Note: Daily, except 12/25)

Costume Characters at Dancing Crane Plaza
Take a photo with your favorite characters.

Stilt Walkers by Alice Farley Dance Theater: Noon–3:00 p.m.
Tilt your head back and wave to our stilt walkers on Astor Court.

Choral performances: Noon, 2:00, & 3:30 p.m.
Enjoy traditional holiday tunes at the Dancing Crane Café.

Crafts at Events Tent (from 12/22–12/27, takes place in Zoo Center)
Make holiday-themed cards and ornaments.

Marshmallow Roasting

Make your own s’mores!

Campfire Marshmallows has been America's premium marshmallow brand since 1917 and continues to be a favorite among kids of all ages (moms and dads, too). Campfire makes the fluffiest, whitest, tastiest marshmallow available.

Campfire is preferred by consumers over other brands when it comes to taste, texture and color. Even though Campfire is a premium product, we offer consumers the best value of any brand. Offered in Regular size (for toasting), Miniatures (for baking), Miniature flavors, and Tutti Frutti/Vanilla Regular mix (for snacking).


Special Events

Ballet at the Zoo: Dec. 13–14; 11:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., & 2:30 p.m.
Enjoy a timeless holiday tradition at Dancing Crane Café. New England Ballet Company, under the direction of Artistic Directors Kenneth Hopkins and Karen T. Goodman, presents Nutcracker Suite, excerpts from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker.

Gingerbread Jungle Weekend: Dec. 20–21
Prepare animal-shaped gingerbread cookies at the Events Tent.

Ice Wonders Week: Dec. 22–27
Stop by our Events Tent to see a gallery of larger-than-life animal and holiday ice displays.

Zoo Year’s Day: Jan. 1
Make your own 2009 party glasses and hats and join us for a family-friendly 2009 countdown. Enjoy crafts in the Events Tent and a countdown at noon at the Dancing Crane Plaza." - from www.bronxzoo.com

For more information, visit www.bronxzoo.com/this-season-at-the-zoo/events-calendar/wild-winterland.aspx

[Talon Karrde]

Chinese New Year Splendor 2009

Where:

Howard Gilman Opera House Brooklyn Academy of Music - Brooklyn, NY - January 3 & 4, 2009

The Performing Arts Center, Purchase College SUNY - Purchase, NY - January 23, 2009

Radio City Music Hall, NYC on January 24 and 25, 2009

State Theater - New Brunswick, NJ - January 24 & 25, 2009

New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Newark, NJ - January 26 & 27, 2009


About the Show:

From the Website: "NTDTV’s Chinese New Year Spectacular is an exhilarating celebration of classical Chinese dance and music starring New York-based Divine Performing Arts. This lavish show features world-class performers, gorgeous costumes and backdrops, and powerful drum rhythms. Experience a lost heritage in this remarkable production inspired by the legends and values of centuries of Chinese culture before its erosion under communism. Discover why the show—critically acclaimed as “breathtaking,” “brilliant” and “glorious”—has delighted audiences of all ages and backgrounds."

For more information, visit www.nysplendor.com/.

[Talon Karrde]

7th Annual New Jersey Flower & Garden Show

When: February 12-15, 2009
Where: New Jersey Convention Center in Edison, NJ

From the website: "At the New Jersey Flower & Garden Show, expect rivers of color and fragrance in beautiful display gardens, sit in on seminars and shop ‘til you drop in the Great Garden Marketplace."

For more information, visit www.macevents.com/show.cfm/eventID/121