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Best 4th of July Fireworks Will Be at Inner Harbor

Best 4th of July Fireworks in Baltimore, MD: Inner Harbor  

 
Fireworks displays will be seen all over Baltimore, MD this Fourth of July.

July 4th is a great day to celebrate! First of all, it's a day off of work, anyway you look at it. Second, its patriotic. You get a chance to show off your American spirit by wearing red, white and blue clothes and making patriotic themed decorations. And, the best part of this historically significant day is the fireworks that take place in the evening. Every town in America has fireworks– they're everywhere! You can find them in lake resorts, by the beach, out in fields, at festivals, and just about anywhere else families and children gather. With all of these choices, how do you decide which ones to watch? If you live in Baltimore, or in the surrounding area to include Washington, DC, you will have a decision to make. Will you pick some remote location or will you go where the action is? I personally would pick where the action is. The Inner Harbor is definitely the place to be for the July 4th celebration of fireworks each year. This event attracts crowds into the millions! Live music takes place with live radio broadcasting. The fireworks can be viewed from many different areas. And, you're in the Inner Harbor! This location has great restaurants, and there are plenty of places to stay overnight if you come from a distance…. What's happening this year for July 4th in the Inner Harbor The Independence Day celebration begins at noon and lasts until the fireworks are over at 10 pm. Live music will take place all day! The music will be played at the Inner Harbor Ampitheatre, which is found at the corner of Light Street and Pratt Street in Baltimore. From noon to four pm, street performers will perform. Then, at four pm,Almost Recess takes the stage, followed by jazz musician David Bach at 7 pm.

 

 

 

 

50 Fun Things Atlanta Got To Offer

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Atlanta Ballet

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Atlanta Botanical Garden

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Atlanta Braves and Turner Field

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Atlanta Civil War History

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Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome

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Atlanta Hawks and Atlanta Thrashers at Philips Arena

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Atlanta History Center

8
Atlanta Motor Sports

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Atlanta Opera

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Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chastain Park Amphitheatre

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Atlanta University Center and the Historic West End

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Atlanta Walking Tours

13
Atlantic Station

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Discounts Galore

15
See a Broadway Show

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Buckhead, A Luxurious Experience

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Centennial Olympic Park

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Center for Puppetry Arts

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Chattahoochee River Fun

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Chateau Élan Winery & Resort

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City of Decatur

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Inside CNN Studio Tour

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Dine Out

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Let’s Do Downtown Year Round

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Fernbank Museum of Natural History

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Festivals Galore

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The Georgia Aquarium

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Georgia’s History Under the Gold Dome

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Golf in Atlanta

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The Gone With the Wind Experience

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A New High Museum of Art for Atlanta

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Imagine It! The Children’s Museum of Atlanta

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Jimmy Carter Library and Museum

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Marietta Historic District

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Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site and Sweet Auburn District

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Midtown, The Heart of the Arts.

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NEW World of Coca-Cola

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Piedmont Park

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Roswell Historic District

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School's in for Culture

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City Segway Tours

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Shop Until You Drop

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Six Flags Over Georgia & Six Flags White Water

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Stone Mountain Park

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Find Theater at its Best

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Underground Atlanta

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Virginia-Highland

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William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum

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Yellow River Game Ranch and Kangaroo Conservation Center

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Zoo Atlanta

Entertaining Ideas For The Everyday Event-Goer

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Tilly and the Wall
Musical Concert – Non Rock
Now through Thursday, July 24, 2008
8:00 P.M. .50 Tilly and the Wall sprang out of Nowheresville, an
Omaha band of like-minded friends with pockets full of boy/girl
melodies..and a lot of pockets. Tilly and the Wall celebrates the
petulant,determined, feisty nature of youth.

Venue: Variety Playhouse
Tickets: 404-521-1786
 

Louvre Atlanta – The Louvre and the Ancient World
Museum Collections
Now through Sunday, September 7, 2008
Including more than 70 rare Egyptian, Near Eastern and Greco-Roman
antiquities from the Louvre. Showcasing works dating from the third
millennium BC through the third century AD, the exhibition will
examine the rise of the museum and its collections under Napoleon..

Venue: High Museum of Art
Tickets: 404-733-HIGH
 

Hollonville Opry House
Musical Concert – Non Rock
Now through Saturday, November 29, 2008
Jamming and Stage Shows. Stage shows begin at 6:30 P.M. thru 10:30
P.M. and there is a good sound system Comfortable auditorium seats
250. Call or visit the website for more information
More information and directions

Venue: Hollonville Opry
Tickets: 770-228-4832
 

Party with the Possums
Festivals / Parades / Gatherings
Now through Friday, August 29, 2008
Beginning at dusk. Bring a flashlight. This is a ranger guided hike
to learn about nocturnal animals.
More information on this and other events at this state park

Venue: Red Top Mt.
Tickets: 770-975-4226
 

Country Megaticket: One Ticket for Several Concerts
Rock-and-Roll Concert
Now through Saturday, October 4, 2008
0.00-5.00 a package for shows featuring various country
stars: Tim McGraw, Country Fest, Montgomery Gentry and Toby Keith
and more. Call the amphitheatre for more information on this
specially priced concert series.

Venue: Lakewood Amphitheatre
Tickets: 404-249-6400
2002 Lakewood Way
 

Forever Plaid
Theater – Musical
Now through Sunday, June 29, 2008
Presented in association with Theatrical Outfit at the Balzer
Theater at Herren's. .00 This is the deliciously funny and very
charming story of "The Plaids", a singing group that was killed on
the way to their first big gig but revived for the concert.
More information, show times and directions

Venue: Theatrical Outfit
Tickets: 678.528.1500
The Balzer Theater at Herren's, the Home of Theatrical Outfit.
 

Medieval Times "Kids Eat FREE" promotion
Theater – Performance Art
Now through Sunday, July 6, 2008
"kids" attending a performance at the Georgia Castle are FREE when
accompanied by one full-paying adult. This is perfect timing for
guests as this will be one of the last opportunities for guests to
see the old production before the new one begins.
More information on this show and the new production

Venue: Medieval Times
Tickets: 1-888WEJOUST
 

Beauty and the Beast
Childrens Theater
Now through Saturday, June 28, 2008
Beauty has been forced to live with the beast in this classic
fairy tale. The Prince who has been changed into the Beast in the
first place grows under Beauty's subtle guidance from a raging
creature into a man who can be loved for himself. Free parking.

Venue: Kudzu Playhouse
Tickets: 770-594-1020
Roswell Town Center, 608 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell, GA 30076
 

Full Radius Dance in "Sideshow"
Dance / Ballet
Now through Monday, July 7, 2008
Full Radius Dance presents a physically integrated (dancers with
and without disabilities)modern dance concert featuring the title
work (Sideshow) inspired by the traveling carnivals of "freaks and
human oddities."
More information on the show and directions

Venue: 7 Stages
Tickets: 404.523.7647
1105 Euclid Avenue NE
Groups:404.522.0911 
 

Mt. Music Series
Musical Concert – Non Rock
Now through Saturday, July 26, 2008
8:00 P.M
More information on this and other state park events

Venue: Red Top Mt. Park
Tickets: 770-975-4226
 

As You Like It
Theatre
Now through Monday, August 11, 2008
Featuring Park Krausen as Rosalind and Daniel May as Orlando.
This rollicking comedy of gender-bending about the maladies and
delights of falling in love follows Rosalind, disguised as a boy
who teaches Orlando (object of her affection) how to woo.

Venue: Conant Peforming Arts Center
Tickets: 404-264-0020
 

Thunder Thursdays
Sports
Now through Thursday, August 7, 2008
6:00 P.M.

Venue: Atlanta Motor Speedway
Tickets: 770-946-4211
 

Virtue Triumphs over Villany
Theater – Drama
Now through Sunday, July 27, 2008
This play is an old fashioned melodrama with an old fashioned girl,
Little Purity Peabody who does not suspect that she has no claim to
the Peabody name. An old fashioned villian, Silas Swindle, who is
pure evil but fate will most likely intervene for a happy ending.

Venue: Kudzu Playhouse
Tickets: 770-594-1020
Roswell Town Center, 608 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell, GA 30076
 

Oklahoma!
Theater – Musical
Now through Saturday, June 28, 2008
Oklahoma! is a celebration of the American Spirit. It is set when
Oklahoma was still Indian Territory and the fierce rivalry between
local farmers and cowboys provides the colorful background when a
farmer's daughter falls in love with a handsome cowboy named Curly.

Venue: Fabulous Fox Theatre
Tickets: 404-817-8700
 

The Merchant of Venice
Theatre
Now through Saturday, August 2, 2008
This courtroom drama puts religion, justice, money and mercy on
trial..but the story is ultimately one of love-and what you are
willing to sacrifice in it's pursuit. Will Shylock succeed in
obtaining his pound of flesh or will mercy and love prevail?

Venue: Conant Peforming Arts Center
Tickets: 404-264-0020
 

Emmylou Harris
Musical Concert – Non Rock
Friday, June 27, 2008
A steady supporter of roots music and a skilled interpreter of
compelling songs, Emmylou Harris has also been associated with a
diverse and dazzling array of admiring collaborators from Bright
Eyes to Tammy Wynette and from Neil Young to Waylon Jennings.

Venue: Turner Stadium
Tickets: 404-249-6400
 

Beppe Gambetta
Musical Concert – Non Rock
Friday, June 27, 2008
Italian musician with a great sound. 8:30 P.M. .00

Venue: Red Light Cafe
Tickets: 404-874-7828
553 Amsterdam Ave.
 

Music Mixer
Musical Concert – Non Rock
Friday, June 27, 2008
8:30 P.M. Miss the music fest? Come and join the fun at the
music mixer.

Venue: Margaret Mitchell House & Museum
Tickets: 404-249-7012
999 Peachtree Street, NE
 

Young Americans: Photographs by Sheila Pree Bright
Visual Exhibit
Now through Sunday, August 10, 2008
"Young Americans" is a portraiture project exploring the attitudes
and opinions of young Americans (18-25) toward their identity as
Americans. The themes explored in this exhibit will echo those of
the Civil Rights Era.

Venue: High Museum of Art
Tickets: 404-733-HIGH
 

Habersham Bank Homecoming Celebration
Festivals / Parades / Gatherings
Friday, June 27, 2008
The headliners of this fun event are none other than The Little
River Band. They are best known for his such as "Lonesom Loser"
"Cool Change" "Reminiscing" and "Lady". Located at 282 Historical
441 Hwy N in Cornelia. Fireworks will follow the show. 7:00 P.M.
More information and directions

Venue: Haverbsham Bank
Tickets:
 

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Musical Concert – Non Rock
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Beethoven's Best with Djan Lazie, 8:00 PM
www.vzwamp.com for ticket information

Venue: VZW Amphitheatre
Tickets:
 

Edwin McCain Band
Rock-and-Roll Concert
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Edwin McCain hails from Greenville, S.C. He and his band are true
road warriors having earned a reputation as a powerhouse act with
straight forward rock and beautiful ballads. His major hits include
"I'll Be." and "Solitude" (with Darius Rucker of Hootie & Blowfish.

Venue: Classic Chastain
Tickets: 404-733-5000
 

The Delfonics and the Cobb Symphony Orchestra
Musical Concert – Non Rock
Saturday, June 28, 2008
More information and summer schedule

Venue: Mable House Barnes
Tickets: 770-819-7765
 

Hotel Rwanda
Film/Video
Saturday, June 28, 2008
8:00 P.M. This is the true life story of Paul Rusesabagina, manager
of a luxury hotel who sheltered and saved Tutsi refugees. Don
Cheadle's commitment to fighting suffering in Darfur and his
advocacy for peace and justice began with this film.

Venue: Rich Auditorum at Woodruff Arts Center
Tickets: 404-733-4570
 

Ryan Cabrerra
Musical Concert – Non Rock
Saturday, June 28, 2008
8:30 P.M. .50 advance, .00 day of show. Guitarist, songwriter
and Texas native Ryan Cabrerra never planned on a career in music.
His hobby turned into a passion after hearing Dave Matthews. He
had some impressive help with co-producer Johnny Reznik.

Venue: Variety Playhouse
Tickets: 404-521-1786
 

Dukefest and Hazzard County Fair
Expos / Consumer Shows / Fairs
Saturday, June 28, 2008 through Sunday, June 29, 2008
See the General Lee and Bo and Luke Duke as well as other show
characters.

Venue: Atlanta Motor Speedway
Tickets: 770-946-4211
 

REO Speedwagon with Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
Rock-and-Roll Concert
Sunday, June 29, 2008

Venue: Chastain Park Amphitheatre
Tickets: 404-249-6400
 

Screen on the Green
Film/Video
Sunday, June 29,
2008
Screen on the Green has moved locations and starts out the season
with "Jaws." Gates open at 6:00 P.M. and the film starts at dusk.
Picnic friendly but no pets, grills or umbrellas please. This is a
free event.

Venue: Centennial Olympic Park
Tickets: 404-733-5000
 

Colbie Caillet
Musical Concert – Non Rock
Sunday, June 29, 2008
8:00 P.M.

Venue: Variety Playhouse
Tickets: 404-521-1786
 

Georgia Author Book Bash
Films, Readings, & Other Literary Events
Sunday, June 29, 2008
4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. .00 Fifty area literary figures mix
with participants on the lawn. Ferril Sams and Emily Griffin are
two of the authors who will be at this interesting and informative
event.

Venue: Margaret Mitchell House & Museum
Tickets: 404-249-7012
999 Peachtree Street, NE
 

Krishna Das
Musical Concert – Non Rock
Monday, June 30, 2008
8:00 P.M.

Venue: Variety Playhouse
Tickets: 404-521-1786
 

 

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Last Call to Submit Films for "I Love New York" Short Film Competition

Aspiring filmmakers 14 years old and above have one more chance to take advantage of the opportunity to tell the world why they love New York and have their work judged by a star-studded celebrity panel. Filmmakers — professional, student, and amateur — may submit their :60 second entries for Empire State Development's (www.iloveny.com) “I LOVE NY” short film competition until July 15th.

A panel of entertainment industry celebrities with a strong New York State connection will judge the submissions, including Academy Award-winner Philip Seymour Hoffman, Emmy-winner Tina Fey and MTV Movie Award- winning filmmaker Doug Liman.

As part of the recent relaunch of the “I LOVE NY” campaign, residents and visitors alike are invited to document the myriad sites, sounds, tastes and destinations they love throughout the Empire State on film. The competition, which is being executed by Civic Entertainment Group, is seeking to raise awareness of the entire State as a world-class vacation destination.

The Grand Prize Winner's film will appear as part of a commercial during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade broadcast, as well as on jetBlue Airways seatback televisions and the Independent Film Channel (IFC). Several New York State film festivals will also show the winning film. Prizes including Sony professional HD video equipment, a scholarship to a filmmaking workshop, a mentorship with a major filmmaker and New York film festival getaways will be awarded in nine categories including best young filmmaker (18 and younger), best student filmmaker and best regional film. The winners will also have their film stored in the Eastman House in Rochester, New York alongside the personal collection of acclaimed producer Martin Scorsese.

Filmmakers should submit their entries at www.metacafe.com/iloveny. All content must be original and must be filmed in New York State.

Weston Irish Festival to be held Oct. 12-14

The Weston Irish Festival began in 2000 and has grown to a three day event of all things Irish. Located in the sleepy town of Historic Weston, Missouri, the Irish Fest brings over 7,000 festival goers to a three acre property in the middle of Weston which encompasses O'Malley's Irish Pub, American Boman Restaurant, the Weston Brewing Company. In the middle of all the fun is an Irish-esq grassy knoll with a huge stage that boasts entertainment from dawn until the wee Irish hours of the morn.
Location:
The Weston Irish Festival is located in Weston, Missouri. This historic town is located just 35 minutes north of downtown Kansas City and 30 minutes south of St. Joseph, Mo. Take I-29 to exit 20 and follow the signs to Weston and to the festival. For complete directions, Mapquest this:
500 Welt St.
Weston, MO 64098
Dates/Hours/Ticket Info :

October 12th, 5pm-1am $8
October 13th, 11am-1am $10
October 14th 12pm-12am $10

O'Malley's Irish Pub:
At the heart of it all is the historic and unusual O'Malley's Irish Pub. Founded in 1842, the pub is famous for it's underground cellars and three floors of full-on Irish fabulousness. The bottom cellar is a whopping 50ft below ground. Going in, you can just imagine settlers and traders drinking whiskey in the pub long ago. It truly is something to see–with ten Irish whiskey's and draught beer a-flowin'…you just might think you've stumbled into a pub somewhere in the middle of the Irish countryside.
Entertainment:
With 4 stages full of bag piping, traditional Irish Dancing and Irish music-the Weston Irish Fest brings non-stop entertainment throughout the fest. Enjoy entertainers at Hall Stage, Courtyard Stage and performers inside O'Malley's Pub.
Not to be missed:

The Elder's
Seven Nations
Young Dubliners
Micky Finns
Eddie Delahunt
Flannigan's Right Hook
For a complete listing of events, check the Weston Irish Fest Entertainment Schedule. http://www.westonirish.com/stageschedule.shtml

Irish Food:
The fest has a plethora of delicious Irish fare with everything from authentic Irish dishes like Irish Stew, Bangers and mash located in the food court. Traditional Irish foods are also available inside the America Bowman Restaurant (located inside the festival grounds).
Drink:
O'Malley's Pub offers (in true Irish pub fashion) multiple full service bars with draught ales, lagers and cider , wines and specialty drinks. The complete bar boasts ten Irish whiskeys. Draft beer, soft drinks and specialty drinks (ie Bailey's and Jameson) will also be available in the festival courtyard.
Taxi Cabs and Shuttles:
The Weston Irish Fest is definatley a place for fun. If you've had one too many whiskey's or more than your fair share of Weston's famous brew… take a cab OR rent a shuttle.
From the Irish Fest website:

Local Taxi Services: Veteran's Cab Company, 913.682.7200

Groups of 10 or more can order a shuttle:

Laidlaw Transit – Parkville 816.741.4023
Laidlaw Transit – Blue Valley 913.897.2347
Laidlaw Transit – Olathe 913.782.1050
Laidlaw Transit – South Kansas City 816.765.3100

Top 10 Things To Do in Kansas City This Summer

Kansas City seems to come alive in the summer with hundreds of great things to see and do. From festivals, celebrations, exhibits and famous folks– We've narrowed down the Top 10 Events that are a MUST DO in Kansas City for Summer 2008.

1. Shakespeare Festival presents 'Othello'
One of the best events of the summer, the Kansas City Shakespeare Festival, will present 'Othello' June 17- July 6th 2008. The festival, which is in its 16th season, is held at the beautiful Southmoreland Park located just west of the Nelson-Atkins Museum. The event is FREE and is a great event to take the whole family or meet friends for a great evening of Shakespeare. Gates open at 6 and the show begins at 8pm.

*Please Note–the Festival will not be held June 23rd or July 4th *

 

Grab your lawn chairs and blankets and head to the Free Friday Night Flicks at Crown Center. Films will be shown on the huge outdoor screen on the Crown Center Square located across from the Crown Center Shops. Admission is free and the movies begin at around 9pm. Concessions are also available.

 

3. 18th Street Fashion Show
The Kansas City Crossroads Arts District's 8th Annual West 18th Street Fashion Show, 'Summer at Sea' promises to be bigger and better than ever in 2008. Hosted by birdie's and spool*, the annual show brings featured collections that showcase local fashion design talent and proves that KC is as fashion forward as our costal counterparts. A 'Summer at Sea' will be held at dusk (8pmish) on the evening of Saturday, June 14th, 2008 on the block of West 18th Street, between Wyandotte and Baltimore streets downtown.

 

4. Theatre in the Park 2008 Season
Shawnee Mission Park's famed Theatre in the Park hosts an amazing array of shows for 2008. The schedule includes 'Oklahoma!', 'Beauty and the Beast', '42nd Street' and 'Titanic: The Musical'. Tickets are inexpensive and run $4-$6.

 

5. First Friday's in the Crossroads
First Friday in the Crossroads is a must do event any time of year but especially in June, July and August. The streets, galleries and whole Crossroad's district comes alive with great art, openings, exhibits, performers and events–and the best thing about it, it's FREE! Check out our First Friday Guide for all great things going on in the Crossroads for First Friday this summer.

 

6. KC Fringe Festival
The Kansas City Fringe Festival is one of the best ways to see some amazing performance art– and the forth annual KC Fringe Festival promises not to disappoint. The four-day event will be held at various performance venues around Kansas City on July 21st-27th. The fest, which includes everything from live theatre, dance, and performance art, to visual art, puppetry, storytelling, and fashion is a great celebration of local, regional and national artists. Check their website for details on venues, performances and ticket info.

 

7. 4th of July Celebrations
One thing is for sure, Kansas City knows how to celebrate the 4th of July with a serious bang. Head to one of these great 4th of July Firework displays to celebrate this Independence Day.

 

8. Powell Gardens 'Chapungu: Nature, Man & Myth'
Powell Garden's summer exhibit–'Chapungu: Nature, Man & Myth' brings over 54 monumental stone sculptures from Zimbabwe that tell remarkable tales that amaze both young and old alike. The sculptures, will be in Powell's beautiful and lush gardens from June to October. Jurassic Garden is included with regular admission. Check out the Powell Garden's website for garden admission and other info.

 

9. KC Rhythm and Ribs Festival

If you're looking for great BBQ, awesome entertainment and an all around good time–head to the Rhythm and Ribs Festival at 18th and Vine June 13th and 14th. Angie Stone, Fourplay, George Duke, Patti Austin, Robert Cray and Oleta Adams headline this year. Don't miss the 'Smoke It, Baby' barbeque contest…head to the Rhythm and Ribs official site for all events details.

10. Read PartyDigest.com!

John Mellencamp Announces First Farm Aid Music Festival In New England

Alongside farmers and food buyers at the Copley Square Farmers Market, Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino and Governor Deval Patrick welcomed Farm Aid co-founder John Mellencamp to New England as he announced Farm Aid 2008 Presented by Whole Foods Market and Horizon Organic. The concert will take place on Sept. 20 at the Comcast Center in Mansfield, Mass., marking the first time the organization will bring its annual benefit concert to the region.

“New England was built on the strength of independent family farmers,” said Mellencamp. “We can honor that independent spirit by joining Farm Aid to grow the movement that is changing the way all of America eats.”

Farm Aid 2008 Presented by Whole Foods Market and Horizon Organic will feature headliners Willie Nelson, Mellencamp, Neil Young, and Dave Matthews, plus other top artists to be announced. The annual benefit concert will celebrate music and good food, featuring hands-on activities in the HOMEGROWN Village that will showcase the direct connection between who is growing our food and what we eat every day.

“We are proud to bring our annual Farm Aid concert to a region that has such strong agricultural roots and to the many people who love to eat the good food grown in New England,” said Farm Aid president Willie Nelson. “I'm looking forward to bringing my friends together on the Farm Aid stage to celebrate and support family farmers.”

The concert event will again feature family-farm identified, local and organic foods at concessions, setting an example of the many ways that family farm food can be integrated into the general marketplace.

“Bringing Farm Aid's unique concert event to New England creates an unparalleled opportunity to showcase the innovation and determination of the area's farmers,” said Carolyn Mugar, executive director of Farm Aid. “We're looking forward to a day filled with outstanding music and delicious food grown by these farmers from across the region.”

As part of its work to increase the affordability and availability of fresh, healthy foods, Farm Aid also announced its support for the collaborative initiative between the Food Project and the city of Boston to help more families shop at farmers markets by building infrastructure that allows market vendors to accept food stamps.

Since its beginning, Farm Aid has traveled the country, staging annual concerts and supporting local organizations working to strengthen family farms. Farm Aid builds the Good Food Movement by connecting people with family farmers who are increasing the supply of local, humanely raised, sustainable and organic food.

Tickets for Farm Aid 2008 Presented by Whole Foods Market and Horizon Organic will go on sale July 28 at 10 a.m. EDT and are available at all Ticketmaster outlets, http://www.ticketmaster.com/, or by calling (866) 448-7849.

5th Annual Children’s Theater Festival on July 27 Has 20 Shows for Kids

The fifth annual San Francisco Children’s Theater Festival, a one-day free event with 20 shows for children will be held Sunday, July 27th, 11:00 am-4:30 pm at Yerba Buena Gardens where they have the best slides for the garden you can find and the Zeum Theater, we will also be having the best Childen’s magicians from yabadoo. All admissions are free.

The SF Children’s Theater Festival presents magicians, jugglers, fairytales, musicians, circus, storytelling—a wonderful lineup of professional entertainers and performing youngsters in a one-day annual event. They´ll even have a lsit of recommended ATV for kids if anybody is interested. Plus there will be an Rc Rank race competition.

Performers include Comedy magician Robert Strong, Zappo the Magician, magician Brian Scott, Juggler comic Fred Anderson, Solano Youth Theatre, Unique Derique, Tye the Magic Guy, Boswick the Clown, Golden Thread Fairytale Players, SF Circus, CalShakes Conservatory, and Oakland Public Conservatory of Music's Youth Marimba Band. Plus Storytelling Assoc. of Alta California, juggler David Hirata, Pi: The Physical Comedy Troupe, SF Circus, Et Ceteras, and SF Sound Wave Chorus.

The children’s festival is held in conjunction with the SF Theater Festival, which includes 80 additional shows. Many of the performances in the SF Theater Festival are also family friendly.

The festival takes place at Yerba Buena Gardens and the Zeum. Yerba Buena Gardens is located between Mission & Folsom, Third & Fourth Streets, in downtown San Francisco. Zeum is at Howard and 4th Street. Easy to reach by MUNI and BART.

“This is the chance to introduce youngsters to live performances of all kinds, to see professionals as well as other young people performing. This can be inspiring to young people,” said producer Bill Schwartz.

The children’s theater festival is presented in partnership with the Yerba Buena Gardens Festival and Zeum and in association with The Buddy Club, we will have the best scooters from this excellent scooter list we found online and the best party jumper rentals in West Covina from http://www.russosrentals.com/ will be helping as well.

Information: www.sftheaterfestival.org, 415-543-1718

Martha’s Vineyard Food & Wine Festival Extravaganza Is Set For October 17-18

Maggie White, president of The Edgartown Board of Trade, today announced the schedule of events for the 2008 Martha’s Vineyard Food & Wine Festival. From October 17 – 19, visitors and residents are invited to attend cooking demonstrations, food & wine tastings, culinary seminars, and wine dinners featuring the area’s finest chefs, farmers, and specialty food purveyors. This distinguished group of professionals will host more than 13 events all highlighting fresh, local ingredients.

Festival Opening Reception – Friday, October 17

The Food & Wine Festival will begin on Friday, October 17, at 5:00 p.m. with a reception at the Martha’s Vineyard Museum – Small Plates from the Grill Grates. BBQ masters Andy Husbands, chef/owner of Tremont 647 in Boston, and Dante de Magistris, chef/owner of dante in Cambridge and the soon-to-open Il Casale in Belmont, will grill island-raised meats, seafood, and produce for guests to sample. Wine historian Nina Wemyss will pour a selection of vintages chosen to accompany the smoky, subtle flavors of BBQ. Guests can place bids on cases of rare wines during a silent auction while listening to live jazz music by Jeremy Berlin. Tickets are $100 and proceeds will benefit the Martha's Vineyard Museum.  

 

Following the cocktail party, Festival attendees can choose from one of the

pre fixé wine dinners offered by Edgartown restaurants at 7:30 p.m. Participating restaurants to date include Atria, Détente, and l’Etoile. Sharkey’s Cantina will host a Southwestern-themed dinner with pairings of Casa Noble Tequilas.

 

Culinary Seminars – Saturday, Oct. 18

Culinary experts will present seminars in Edgartown galleries and restaurants on Saturday, October 18. Seminar tickets range from to and include:

·          Chocolate and Dessert Wine Pairings, by Lee Napoli of Chocolee Chocolates–2008 Best of Boston “Best Chocolates,” and Jonathan Alsop of The Boston Wine School

·          Beer and Cheese, by The Vineyard’s own Offshore Ale and a selection of cheeses from Shy Brothers Farm, Westport, Mass.

·          Bread and Olive Oil, by Joanne Chang, owner, Boston’s Flour Bakery, and Emmanuel Daskalakis of Aralia

·          Classic Cocktails, by Lauren Clark of DrinkBoston

·          Adventure with an Affineur, wine and cheese tasting, by Russo’s of Watertown resident wine & cheese expertMark Trumble

 

Children’s Camp at The Farm Institute – Saturday, October 18

The Food & Wine Festival has arranged a half-day camp for the children of Festival attendees. Participants will tour the farm and help care for the animals.

 

The camp is open to children ages 6 – 12 years of age and will be held from 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The cost per attendee is and the registration deadline is October 4. Camp reservations can be made on the Festival Website at www.mvfoodandwine.com.

 

Corn Maze – Saturday, Oct. 18 & Sunday, Oct. 19

For families to explore together, the famous corn maze at The Farm Institute will be open throughout the weekend from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission is for children under 13 and for guests over the age of 14.  Tickets are available for purchase at The Farm Institute.

 

Grand Tasting, Oct. 18 – Chefs, Vintners, and Cookbook Authors

On Saturday, October 18, from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m., the Martha’s Vineyard Museum will host the Grand Tasting.   Distinguished island chefs, including Kevin Crowell of Detente, Christian Thornton of Atria, Anthony Saccoccia of The Grill on Main,will demonstrate dishes prepared with local, in-season produce, meats, and seafood, highlighting each chef’s distinctive style.  Noted vintners will pour wines for guests including Rombauer Vineyards, Duckhorn Wine Company, Liberty School Wine, and C. Donatiello WineryAcclaimed cookbook authors,including Cathy Walthers and Chef Andy Husbands, will conduct a book signing. Tickets are $100. 

 

 

Two Gourmand Dinners – Saturday, Oct.18

These dinners will be held at a private residence from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.   Guests are invited to enjoy flavorful fall menus while engaging in conversations with chefs and culinary experts on the benefits – and challenges – of eating locally in New England.

 

Food, Art, and Wine

Chef Peter Davis of Henrietta’s Table in Cambridge will prepare an island-grown masterpiece while noted Wine Historian Nina Wymess pairs each course with a selected vintage. With literary anecdotes and illustrations, Nina will explain the historical relationship between wine and art as well as its cultural significance. Margarit Mondavi of the Mondavi Winery will discuss her interest in uniting wine with the arts and the winery’s dedication to cultural programs.   Tickets are $500.

 

Sustainable Seafood

Chef/Owner Jeremy Sewall of Lineage in Brookline, Mass. will walk diners through the process of preparing sustainable fish and shellfish. Heather Tausig, coordinator of the New England Aquarium’s Celebrate Seafood Dinner Series, will lead a discussion on the importance of shopping for and eating sustainable seafood. Chefs Collaborative’s new Sustainable Solutions seafood guide will be provided for guests. Tickets are $500.

 

Farmers’ Market and Brunch – Sunday, Oct. 19

The Festival will close on Sunday, October 19, with a Farmers’ Market and Brunch from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Local farmers will offer their fall harvest for sale. Guests can also purchase prepared brunch foods a la carte

 

The Museum will be open for children to enjoy a complimentary craft activity while museum guides engage young festival attendees outdoors with historic games.

 

Ticket Information:

For more detailed information and to purchase tickets, visit www.mvfoodandwine.com. Tickets may also be purchased in Edgartown at The Christina Gallery and at the Martha’s Vineyard Museum. 

 

Please note: schedule subject to change.

Ralph Lauren's New Pick

Ralph Lauren Fragrances has announced that French model and actress Laetitia Casta will be the face of Notorious, Ralph Lauren's newest women's fragrance. Notorious debuts in the U.S. this month with a print campaign starring Casta, photographed by renowned photographer Michael Thompson, plus a Notorious commercial film, directed by renowned Hong Kong-based filmmaker Wong Kar-wai.

Casta was hand-selected to embody the sexy, intriguing Notorious woman, whose image was inspired by the iconic actresses of the golden era of Hollywood film.

"Laetitia's glamour, daring and powerful femininity make her the perfect face for this seductive fragrance," says Guillaume de Lesquen, President, Worldwide, Ralph Lauren Fragrances. "She is classically beautiful, but lives her life in a completely modern way. Laetitia is Notorious."

Laetitia, whose first name means joy in Latin, is Corsican and Italian on her father's side, and spent her childhood in Normandy. When she was 15 years old, she was discovered on a beach in Corsica by a talent scout. Laetitia persuaded her parents to move to Paris, where her success was almost instantaneous. In barely ten months, a new star was born on the pages of magazines and in the hearts of the French people. Laetitia has worked with such famed photographers as Patrick Demarchelier, Peter Lindbergh, Ellen von Unwerth, Gilles Bensimon and the late Herb Ritts. She has graced the covers of over 100 fashion magazines around the world.
 

Laetitia is also an accomplished actress. She made her feature film debut in Asterix et Obelix contre Cesar (1999), the most expensive French film ever made and a smash hit in Europe. She then turned to art house films, such as Les Ames Fortes by Raoul Ruiz. Her film career continued to flourish with Errance, by Damien Odoul, Le Grand Appartement, by Pascal Thomas, and La Jeune Fille et les Loups, a film by Gilles Legrand. Her newest movie, Nee en 68, will be released on television and has won the Golden Swann of the Cabourg Film Festival in France. Her new play, Elle t'attend, written and directed by Florian Zeller, opens this month at the Theatre Madeleine in Paris. After the play closes, Casta is slated to film a movie about the life of Serge Gainsbourg.
 

Her international success has made Laetitia a beloved daughter of France, and it was natural for the Association of the Mayors of France to choose her as the new Marianne in 2000, one of France's highest honors.
 

Laetitia is the mother of two children, Sahteene and Orlando, and she and her family live in Paris.
 

Local Eats 127 Jalapenos in 8 mins

Chicagoan Bertoletti won La Costena's jalapeno eating championship by eating 127 whole jalapeno in eight minutes.

Speed eating hundreds of whole jalapenos is considered by many to be the most grueling and entertaining sanctioned event on the Major League Eating circuit. More than 30,000 people witnessed La Costena's annual gastronomical competition, which has become a premiere attraction at the annual Chicago Mexican Independence Day festival.

La Costena jalapenos are the number one jalapeno sold in America. This annual professional eating competition caps the brand's summer-long La Costena Feel the Heat Jalapeno Eating Challenge Tour, which spiced up some of the nations largest cities this year including: Los Angeles, Dallas, San Antonio, Houston, Atlanta and Chicago.

La Costena is a Mexican company with more than 85 years of experience manufacturing, distributing and marketing high quality canned foods. Its delicious variety of products, including peppers, salsas, beans, mole, mayonnaise, and tender cactus, among other favorites, preserve the flavor of traditional Mexican cuisine, making its products the preferred choice for millions of consumers worldwide. For additional product information, please visit http://www.lacostena.com.mx/.

Dustin Hoffman, Josh Brolin and Kristin Scott Thomas to be Honored by Hollywood Fest

The 12th Annual Hollywood Film Festival and Hollywood Awards, co-chaired by Paul Haggis and presented by Starz, are pleased to announce honorees who will be recognized for their achievements at the festival's Hollywood Awards Gala Ceremony, which will take place on October 27, 2008, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills.

Academy Award-winning actor and Hollywood icon Dustin Hoffman will be honored with the “Hollywood Career Achievement Award,” actor Josh Brolin with the “Hollywood Actor of the Year Award,” and actress Kristin Scott Thomas with the “Hollywood Actress of the Year Award.”

The announcement was made today by Carlos de Abreu, Founder and Executive Director of the Hollywood Film Festival. Said Mr. de Abreu, “It is a privilege to honor and to celebrate Dustin Hoffman's extraordinary talent and remarkable career, as well as the exemplary work of actor Josh Brolin and actress Kristin Scott Thomas.”

About Dustin Hoffman:
A two-time Academy Award winner and seven-time nominee, Dustin Hoffman continues to add singular performances to a career rich with characters that have obliterated the line dividing the archetypes of “character actor” and “leading man.” Hoffman caught the world's attention for his role as Benjamin Braddock in Mike Nichol's Academy Award nominated film “The Graduate.” Since then, he has been nominated for six more Academy Awards for such diverse films as “Midnight Cowboy,” “Lenny,” “Tootsie,” and “Wag the Dog.” Hoffman won the Oscar® in 1979 for his role in “Kramer vs. Kramer” and again in 1988 for “Rain Man.”

Hoffman will next star in “Last Chance Harvey,” a love story set in London, written and directed by Joel Hopkins, and co-starring Emma Thompson. “Last Chance Harvey” will be released by Overture Films on December 26. Hoffman will also lend his voice to the animated feature “The Tale of Despereaux” for Universal Pictures. Co-starring Matthew Broderick, Emma Watson, Kevin Kline, Sigourney Weaver, Tracey Ullman, and Robbie Coltrane, “The Tale of Despereaux” will be released on December 19. Hoffman was last heard as the voice of “Shifu” in the box office hit, “Kung Fu Panda” for DreamWorks Animation, which co-stars Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Lucy Liu and Ian McShane and has grossed over $625 million worldwide.

Dustin Hoffman's other film credits include “Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium,” “Stranger Than Fiction,” “Perfume,” “Meet the Fockers,” “Finding Neverland,” “I Heart Huckabees,” “The Lost City,” “Racing Stripes,” “Runaway Jury,” “Little Big Man,” “Straw Dogs,” “Papillon,” “All the President's Men,” “Marathon Man,” “Straight Time,” “Agatha,” “Ishtar,” “Dick Tracy,” “Billy Bathgate,” “Mad City,” “Hero,” “Sleepers,” “Sphere,” “American Buffalo,” “Hook” and “Outbreak.”

On stage, Hoffman has had an equally impressive career. After studying at the Pasadena Playhouse, he moved to New York to study with Lee Strasberg. Subsequently, his award-winning Off-Broadway success caught the attention of Mike Nichols, who cast him in “The Graduate.” In 1969, Hoffman made his Broadway debut in Murray Schisgal's “Jimmy Shine.” In 1974, he made his Broadway directorial debut with Schisgal's “All Over Town.” In 1984, he garnered a Drama Desk Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Willy Loman in the Broadway revival of “Death of a Salesman,” which he also produced, and he received a Tony Award nomination for his role as Shylock in “The Merchant of Venice.”

About Josh Brolin:
Josh Brolin continues to emerge as a powerful, sought-after film actor willing to take on challenging roles in both major studio productions as well as independents. He will be seen starring as George W. Bush in Oliver Stone's “W.” which is slated for release by Lionsgate on October 17. In addition, he will also be seen in Gus Van Sant's “Milk,” opposite Sean Penn, Emile Hirsch, and James Franco. Brolin portrays Dan White, the San Francisco supervisor who murdered Harvey Milk, San Francisco's first openly gay elected official, and Mayor George Moscone in 1978. From Focus Features, “Milk” is due in theaters on November 26.

Most recently, Brolin received rave reviews for his performance in the Coen brothers' crime drama “No Country for Old Men” with Tommy Lee Jones and Javier Bardem, Ridley Scott's “American Gangster,” opposite Russell Crowe and Denzel Washington, and again with Tommy Lee Jones and Susan Sarandon in Paul Haggis's drama “In the Valley of Elah.” Brolin was also seen in “Planet Terror” this year, part of the critically acclaimed Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez double feature “Grindhouse” alongside co-stars Rose McGowan and Freddy Rodriguez.

Brolin made his feature film debut starring in the action-comedy “Goonies.” His film credits since then include “Hollow Man,” “All the Rage,” “Flirting with Disaster,” “Coastlines,” “The Mod Squad,” “Nightwatch,” “Best Laid Plans” “Mimic” and “Into the Blue.” In television, his work includes the series “The Young Riders,” “Private Eye,” “Winnetka Road” and “Mister Sterling,” as well as the miniseries “Into the West,” the Showtime original film “Gang in Blue,” and CBS's adaptation of William Inge's Pulitzer Prize-winning play “Picnic.” Josh Brolin also has extensive experience on stage, including starring opposite Elias Koteas in the acclaimed production of Sam Shephard's “True West” and starring in the award-winning Off-Broadway play “The Exonerated,” among others.

About Kristin Scott Thomas:
Kristin Scott Thomas has become internationally renowned for her talent, elegance, versatility and commitment to her craft. Scott Thomas can currently be seen on Broadway in “The Seagull,” a performance for which she won the Olivier Award for Best Actress during the play's run at London's Royal Court Theatre. She will soon star in Phillipe Claudel's French language film, “I've Loved You So Long,” a story of redemption for a woman who has committed a terrible crime. The film is slated for release from Sony Classics on October 24. Scott Thomas is also a member of the stellar cast of the upcoming film “Confessions of a Shopaholic,” based on the novel by Sophie Kinsella. The film, from Walt Disney Studios, is set to hit theaters in February 2009.

Kristin Scott Thomas received an Academy Award nomination for her performance in 1996 in Anthony Minghella's “The English Patient.” In 2001, she was a member of the award-winning ensemble cast for Robert Altman's acclaimed film “Gosford Park.” Making her U.S. film debut in Prince's “Under the Cherry Moon,” Scott Thomas went on to acclaim in Mike Newell's “Four Weddings and a Funeral,” opposite Hugh Grant and Andie MacDowell, and she won a BAFTA award for Best Supporting Actress. Other notable credits include Philip Haas's “Angels and Insects,” Richard Loncraine's “Richard III,” Brian De Palma's “Mission: Impossible,” Robert Redford's “The Horse Whisperer,” Sydney Pollack's “Random Hearts,” Irwin Winkler's “Life as a House,” Roman Polanski's “Bitter Moon,” Paul Schrader's “The Walker,” Justin Chadwick's “The Other Boleyn Girl,” and in French cinema, Guillaume Canet's “Ne le Dis à Personne” (“Tell No One”), Francis Veber's “La Doublure” (“The Valet”) and Pascal Bonitzer's “Petites Coupures” (“Small Cuts”).

About the Hollywood Film Festival & Hollywood Awards:
The 12th Annual Hollywood Film Festival®, presented by Starz, will mark its return on October 22, 2008, to the state-of-the-art ArcLight Theatres in Hollywood for a weeklong series of screenings, seminars, competitions, awards and a special presentation of “Genre Cinema.”

The festival and awards presenter is Starz Entertainment, LLC, a premium movie service provider operating in the United States. It offers 16 movie channels including the flagship Starz® and Encore® brands with approximately 17 million and 31.3 million subscribers respectively. Starz Entertainment airs more than 1,000 movies per month across its pay TV channels and offers advanced services including Starz HD, Encore HD, Starz On Demand, Encore On Demand, MoviePlex On Demand, Starz HD On Demand, Encore HD On Demand, MoviePlex HD On Demand, and Starz Play. Starz Entertainment (www.starz.com) is an operating unit of Starz, LLC, which is a controlled subsidiary of Liberty Media Corporation, and is attributed to Liberty Entertainment Group (NASDAQ: LMDIA), a tracking stock group of Liberty Media Corporation.

For more information please go to http://www.hollywoodfestival.com.