Juneau celebration to get under way Aug 20, 2008
All three days will feature food and drinks, carnival rides, games and free music ... Wristband special for the carnival will be held from noon to 3 p.m., with 15 rides. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
* 'Shinjuku' or broke Aug 6, 2008
0416 features T-shirts and stationary with illustrations by graphic designer 0416 (p), whose clients have included Shiseido, Yahoo, Nissan and Campo Life Art Carnival (CAMPONgw`). The art in the Shinjuku Plaza store is more whimsical than 0416s corporate work. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
the Great Wall's "wild side" Aug 3, 2008
But I wanted to skip the carnival scene at these ancient ramparts. I wanted to connect with the wall's history; to sense the weary, toiling builders; and to imagine the threat of the marauding Turkic and Mongol tribes it was built to deter. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Save money on U.S., international travel Jul 26, 2008
Though their "Endless Summer" sale ends Wednesday, value-oriented Carnival Cruise Lines still has great deals, especially in the Caribbean; four- or five-night cruises out of Jacksonville or New Orleans start at as little as $349 for an inside cabin and $399 for an ocean view stateroom. Since it's paid for in dollars and foreign currency is rarely used, a cruise can be particularly attractive in areas where the dollar remains weak. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
OCEANSIDE: MainStreet may nix some events, hire new director Jul 24, 2008
The city's July Fourth activities were scaled down this year; the seaside carnival that had been a staple of the holiday's annual O'Fest celebration was canceled. The proposal discussed at Wednesday's meeting would eliminate some of the remaining activities. (North County Times)
E3 2008: Take Two Interactive Press Conference Live Blog Jul 18, 2008
11:04 - We're talking about Carnival Games now ... 11:05 - Talking about Carnival Games Minigolf for the Wii. (IGN PC Games)
Zoners Agree to Continuance of WSA Site Plan Hearing Jul 16, 2008
Commissioners scheduled two public hearings for August 12 on Algonquin Archers' application for a modification of a special exception at 192 Quanopaug Trail and the annual Fire Department Carnival at Hollow Park on Labor Day weekend. Al Coppola, for Algonquin Archers, said the organization is seeking to extend the 66-foot clubhouse by 36 feet and enclose a 38-foot pavilion. (Voices, CT)
Fair results - Open class antiques (A-19) Jul 13, 2008
Antiques - Glass - Carnival Glass bowl ... Antiques - Glass - Carnival Glass other. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Thousands went 4th and celebrated Jul 6, 2008
About 1,000 to 1,500 people packed the stands for the annual Timber Carnival, which featured some of world s best competitive loggers sawing, chopping and climbing their way to prizes ... The carnival lasted just under three hours, which was right about the target time, organizer Mike Monroe said ... Besides the recent disappointment in the double buck, Lane said the Timber Carnival is good preparation for some of the bigger events, which are sometimes broadcast on ESPN.. (Longview Daily News, WA)
* [EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT] Jul 4, 2008
The program will include such favorites as Empire of Light, Tuba Tiger Rag, Carnival of Venice, Tubby the Tuba, and Deep Rive. Tomorrow at 7:30pm. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Ready to Celebrate: Fourth of July festivities under way in Kirkland Jul 2, 2008
Story Photos The Big M Amusements carnival worker known as Bubbles washes down the 20 horses on the merry-go-round Tuesday morning in anticipation of Wednesday s opening of the Kirkland Lions Club annual Fourth of July Celebration in Kirkland ... Bubbles, who would only give the name she goes by while working at the carnival, began working at Big M Amusements 21/2 months ago because she thought she would enjoy the summer job at the carnival in her boyfriend's hometown ... The carnival goes up... (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Shell Rock kicks off annual Fourth of July celebration Wednesday Jul 1, 2008
Food, live music, fireworks, a carnival and athletic tournaments are on the itinerary for this year's celebration, which runs through July 6 ... 5 p.m.-midnight, carnival ... 1 p.m.-midnight, carnival. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Holland America Line's New ms Eurodam Blends Traditional Dutch Art and New Works Jun 27, 2008
- - About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE: and CUK)] Holland America Line's fleet of 14 ships offers nearly 500 cruises to 314 ports of call in 97 countries, territories or dependencies ... World's Leading Cruise Lines The highest-rated premium cruise line in the world, Holland America Line is a member of the exclusive World's Leading Cruise Lines alliance, which also includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Princess Cruises, Cunard Line, Seabourn Cruise Line and... (PR Newswire)
Fourth of July activities Jun 27, 2008
LEXINGTON: The Lexington Lions Club will conduct its annual Fourth of July Carnival at Center Playground on July 2 and 3 from 6-11 p.m., July 4 and 5 from 1-11 p.m., and July 6 from 1-7 p.m. There will be fireworks on July 2 after sunset; a laser show on the evening of July 3; and youth games on July 4 at 10 a.m. For information, visit www. lexingtonlions. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Four days of 4th of July fun Jun 20, 2008
Ricki wrote on Jun 11, 2008 11:25 AM:" Cameron used to be alot of fun on the forth, they used to have to carnival here every forth of July and days full of different shows and activities.....Set aside the 150 celebration, the forth of July has sucked, it's nothing like it used to be. Now its just a handful of wore out tricks spread over the days, but nothing like it used to be! " ... get out and help wrote on Jun 17, 2008 4:29 PM:" Ricki, many people spend countless hours organizing events for... (Cameron Observer, MO)
Lion's Club plans 100th 4th of July celebration Jun 12, 2008
The celebration, which has been going on for more than 100 years, includes a parade, tractor pulls, monster truck competition, food, softball tournaments, flea market, musical entertainment, carnival and fireworks. Families from the surrounding counties as well as from Hopedale come to take part in the festivities. (Pekin Times, IL)
DEL MAR: County fair set to kick off Saturday Jun 9, 2008
The carnival area, or "Fun Zone," is open from 11 a.m. to midnight Tuesday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to midnight on Saturdays, Sundays and July 6. The Kiddieland area ---- the junior version of the Fun Zone ---- is open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. (North County Times)
Review: 'You Don't Mess With the Zohan' Jun 8, 2008
The Manhattan of this movie is a multiethnic carnival where old world and new world are constantly intermixing. A Palestinian cab driver (Rob Schneider) does double duty from his taxi as a phone salesman for the Spiegel catalog. (Christian Science Monitor)
Gearing up for the 153rd Bureau County Fair Jun 7, 2008
Saturday will be full of things to see and do with the Tractor and Truck Pull, livestock and draft horse shows, kids and adults pedal pull and carnival ride specials, just to name a few. Aug. 24 is Demo Derby Day at the fair. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Unforgettable, sumptuous getaways in Dixie May 30, 2008
Common notions cultivated in film and literature have alternately presented the South as a rarefied landscape of moonlight-and-magnolias or a country-fried carnival of NASCAR races and Nashville tunes. The truth is: There are many Souths, which you can hear in the varying accents and taste in the smorgasbord of regional foods. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Old Settlers Days kicks off Galatia's summer season May 29, 2008
Bond is excited about the new company providing the carnival rides ... - 4:45 p.m. Carnival begins ... - 5 p.m. Carnival begins. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Magnolia Festival to bloom with activity May 26, 2008
Events will kick off Thursday, May 29, at 6 p.m. with a carnival on Beech and First, and New Plainsmen Quartet will perform at 7 p.m. on the Choctaw Stage on Market Square. The festival will continue at 9 a.m. Friday, May 30, with an art show in the Massey Building, located on Second and May. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
Memorial Day ceremonies on slate May 25, 2008
The festival consists of a carnival, food booths and a craft bazaar. At 2 p.m., Post 91 will dedicate the valley's new veterans memorial at the Corvallis Community Event Center. (Missoulian, MT)
Join the Raiders of the Lost Memorabilia May 23, 2008
She says it's like a carnival ride. "I want to go again," she squeals. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Stanford News May 23, 2008
We were on our way up to Pine Plains to see Bridget's favorite local clown (Bee Bee the Clown, of course) perform at the Paige George Literacy Foundation's flea market and carnival. It was a delightful event. (Pine Plains Register Herald, NY)
What To Do In Las Vegas, Nevada May 16, 2008
One part street carnival, one part gallery crawl, and two parts Las Vegas hipster scene, First Friday is supported by the City of Las Vegas, The Arts Factory, and Whirlygig, a local non-profit dedicated to sustaining the arts scene in Las Vegas. When regular attendance of the event surpassed 10,000 people, some of First Friday s organizers enacted a $2 entry fee and wrapped part of the monthly arts festival and street fair in a chain link fence, which you can enter at Colorado and Main. (Suite101.com)
Wet weather to clear out in time for weekend May 3, 2008
West County will be hosting its annual junior class carnival Saturday in Leadwood. The annual carnival is the largest fundraiser each junior class has to raise money for their senior trip ... A schedule is printed in the story about the carnival that is in today s edition of the newspaper. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
What's Next? A weekly planner May 2, 2008
Carnival at First Baptist Church of Mediapolis. Monday, April 28 * 6:30 p.m.: Free string concert on the third floor of Old Main, IWC. Rehearsal: 5:15 p.m. * 6:30 p.m.: Orientation for parents of preschoolers attending WACO Community Schools in 2008-2009 in the library of Crawfordsville Elementary School, 200 S. Main, Crawfordsville. (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)
It's a wild weekend! Apr 19, 2008
Carnival rides and games, live music, garden workshops and plant sales, Earth Day 2008 and vintage cars of all makes and models are some of the events scheduled. And, to top it off, the weather will be about perfect, with sunny skies and temperatures nearing 80 degrees in store. (The St. Augustine Record)
DOLL FESTIVAL BEGINS TODAY Apr 5, 2008
For the children and young at heart, carnival rides will be available both days. Joy the Clown will be roving around the fairgrounds to delight the children. (DeRidder Beauregard Daily News, LA)
More Community Calendar » Mar 29, 2008
The festival will feature doll vendors, food vendors, beauty pageant, trolley rides thru historic DeRidder, carnival rides, a car show, the Tour De Beauregard bike ride, live music entertainment, and more ... There will be food booths, carnival rides, a womanless beauty pageant, introduction of Festival Queens and Jr. Queens, arts and crafts shows, bicycle parade, special musical entertainment, domino tournament, a street dance and much more. (DeRidder Beauregard Daily News, LA)
Hundreds flock to Delavan Community Auction Mar 25, 2008
If it were a nice day it would be more like a carnival with everyone eating and having a great time. This allows people to get rid of the junk they have stored up for years without having it end up in the landfill. (Pekin Times, IL)
List of April-June festivals in the Southeast Mar 22, 2008
Nashville headliners bring 40,000 music buffs to the beach for rides, games, a bounty of seafood treats and carnival sweets ... Everyone's favorite freckled fruit is celebrated at this free, family event that includes parades and pageants, music, food and a carnival ... Parade, carnival, bluegrass and gospel music, square dancing and clogging, handmade crafts and traditional foods. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Fairgrounds has a long list of fun Mar 22, 2008
The Bureau County Fair will also feature carnival ride specials every day of the fair, a horse speed show with barrel racing and pole bending, tractor pulls, queen pageants and end up with the demolition derby on Sunday. As soon as the fair wraps up, construction will be underway for the next Nightmare on Fairground s Road haunted attraction. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
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According to Carolyn Palmer, event planners are striving to bring back an event which will be "better than ever." As well as the famous Lois Loftin Doll Collection, Palmer said that other attractions will include a number of doll tradespeople- some offering dolls for sale or trade, and others displaying rare, unusual and collectible dolls- a classic car show, carnival rides and games for all ages. Trolley rides also will be available with tours through the historic downtown area of DeRidder. (DeRidder Beauregard Daily News, LA)
Revelers usher in Mardi Gras in New Orleans Feb 6, 2008
Mardi Gras also known as Fat Tuesday is the end to the pre-Lenten Carnival season ... Zulu, the black community's oldest parade, was followed by the Rex parade, with businessman John E. Koerner III reigning as Rex, King of Carnival and Monarch of Merriment. (International Herald Tribune)
Boat Asia 2008 sails into Marina at Keppel Bay Jan 25, 2008
Efforts are being made to make this a social calendar highlight for the region, with Boat Asia being set amidst a carnival atmosphere. There will also be an Exclusive Gala Dinner night with champagne, live music and fine cuisine, to be attended by distinguished guests and captains of industries from Singapore and the region. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
Car auctions shift into overdrive Jan 12, 2008
This is Kruse's second year at the Fairgrounds, which is a good fit for its upbeat, carnival atmosphere. The cars go over the block on two stages, where last year 177 cars sold for $4 million. (USA Today -- Autos)
Check out our list of Southeastern festivals Dec 18, 2007
The oldest and coldest festival in Louisiana has sporting competitions, hunting instruction, oyster shucking, retriever dog trials, food booths and carnival rides ... Canine carnival, dog and master look-alike contest and a no leash zone ... More than 35,000 revelers celebrate the rabbit industry with music, carnival rides, parades, a petting zoo, pony rides, Miss Bunny Pageant and food. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Message of the menorah Dec 4, 2007
The troop, which has about 15 members, plans on putting the menorah to good use tonight at the Chabad House's free Hanukkah celebration, with a children's carnival and kosher smorgasbord. (Chabad House is at 844 Prosperity Farms Road; phone 561-624-7004. (The Palm Beach Post)
Monday Back in time 12-03-2007 Dec 4, 2007
The Lions Club annual carnival will get under way tomorrow at the vacant building first door south of Hart s Pharmacy. Dec. 3, 1947: Pfc. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
One man's trash is another man's treasure Nov 29, 2007
Much of it was hard to find glass like old Fenton, Carnival, Vaseline, Depression and Hull. Also lost were thousands of rare records from the 1950's and an entire collection of Britain's Royal Family memorabilia. (Seantobia Democrat, MS)
Score one for video games Nov 29, 2007
On her list are such titles as "Carnival Games," "Guitar Hero III" and "Brunswick Bowling.". "Our family has such a big gap in ages that it's really hard to get something that everybody can get into," said Buczko, a communications consultant whose other children are 11 and 15 and who bought a Wii this summer. (Los Angeles Times)
Fuston Home, Academy Hall among sites on Home Tour Nov 26, 2007
A collection of carnival glass of Modena Fuston, Steve s mother, is in the dining room. About Academy Hall. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Duck callers invade county this weekend Nov 22, 2007
The first national duck calling contest was held Nov. 24, 1936, in downtown Stuttgart as part of the traditional Rice Carnival ... One of the main attractions, beginning on Wednesday and ending late Saturday evening is the Carnival Midway on Main Street. (DeWitt Era-Enterprise, AR)
Eatery owners say farewell Nov 20, 2007
Debbie said the best way to sum up her husband is a sign that hangs in the kitchen: "I've been a miner, mucker, engineer and trucker, but sometimes they call me a good cook." He's been most of those things at one time or another since 1957 when he left the carnival where he worked as a roustabout. "He ran away and joined the circus when he was 12," Debbie said, laughing. (Daily Triplicate)
This Weekend Nov 2, 2007
South Mountain To Host Carnival South Mountain Elementary School will host a fall carnival on Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. The event will include food and games, cotton candy, popcorn, a jumpy castle, face painting, a warm winter raffle, hayrides, a photo booth and more lots of fun activities for the whole family. Antiques Store Has Open House Austin-Ford Antiques in Stanley will host a holiday open house on Friday and Saturday. (Cedar Crest East Mountain Telegraph, NM)
Global village festival mingles cultures Nov 1, 2007
So carnival rides, clowns and face-painting will rub up against traditional Indian floor-painting demonstrations and temporary henna tattoos, called mehndi. For folks who want to hear Indian musicians or see traditional dance performances but aren't fans of curries, the 40 or so vendor booths will carry barbecue, pizza and Chinese food, as well as clothes, art and collectibles. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Harvest fest called 'really fun' Oct 28, 2007
Some rode a twirling carnival ride with cars shaped like pumpkins, took pony rides, had photographs taken, and browsed the flea market. Its really fun. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Entertainment guide Oct 22, 2007
HUMANE SOCIETY EVENTS: Halloween Pet Parade, Oct. 28, 1 p.m.; tree-lighting, Nov. 18, 2 p.m., Humane Society of Lackawanna County, 967 Griffin Pond Road, Clarks Summit; Christmas Carnival, Dec. 6, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Tripp House, 1011 N. Main Ave.. HAUNTED HOLLOW FIELD OF SCREAMS: through Oct. 28, Fridays and Saturdays, dusk to 11 p.m.; Sundays, dusk to 10 p.m., Moss Hollow Creek Family Park. (Scranton Times, PA)
Halloween Events Oct 14, 2007
- The annual Red Ribbon Penny Carnival will be from 4:40 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 26 at Lake Community Center. The indoor carnival celebrates a drug-free community ... Volunteers are needed to help with setup, cleanup and help during the carnival. (North County Times)
Collectors rue glass company's closing Oct 14, 2007
That will take a huge hit,'' said Mr. Seufer, a longtime collector of Fenton's iridescent Carnival glassware. Over the years, the Fenton family also has been generous, donating money or specially designed pieces for fund-raisers to community, church and school projects "and they never made a big deal of it," he said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Get the Info Oct 11, 2007
Enjoy live bands, authentic food, imported German beer and wine, ethnic entertainment, arts, crafts, souvenirs and carnival rides for kids and adults. At American German Club of the Palm Beaches. (Orlando Sentinel)
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This year, the program s funding was cut, and the camp was not able to provide some activities, such as the annual carnival. Kelsey s Fall Festival started as an apple butter boil, but quickly grew as people in the community heard about the plans and offered to donate food or help in any way they could. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
2007 holiday bazaars Sep 28, 2007
The Goldenview PTA hosts a sumptuous food court, and children of all ages can enjoy a carnival with games, prizes and more fun. Look for seasonal linens, lovely table decor, fine woodcrafted items, local children's authors, luxurious leather goods, exquisite jewelry, handsome pottery and fine porcelain, bath and beauty treats, a local cartoonist, novel woodcrafted toys, a local photographer, handsome knives, paper products, baskets, beautiful holiday ornaments, cheery home decorations,... (Anchorage Daily News)
Opportunities to help cancer patients, organizations Sep 28, 2007
- Glenville United Methodist Church, 211 First Ave. SW, Glenville, will hold a carnival for the young and young-at-heart from 1 to 3 p.m. There will be games, crafts, prizes and ice cream treats. - Albert Lea Community Theatre will present Don t Hug Me at 7:30 p.m. at the Albert Lea Civic Theatre, 147 N. Broadway Ave. For tickets, call 377-4371. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
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Antiques presented early Sunday afternoon included a silver necklace from Jerusalem, a small bronze bust of the composer Wagner, a tapestry depicting cats playing poker, carnival glass, baby dolls, a chalk painting, and antique guns. One item of particular interest to Holland and the audience was a large Norwegian wood-carved bowl that had an appraised value of around 2,000. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
what's happening...this weekend Sep 6, 2007
The carnival rides will be open from 4 to 10 p.m. behind Chester National Bank. Other features include food vendors, Jesse James Monster Truck Cavader; a ghost tour, a street dance and the showing of Popeye films. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Labor Day bash in Defiance Sep 5, 2007
The midway/carnival and novelty items officially opens at 1 p.m. ... Ahrenholtz said the carnival should be fun ... Food and beer stands open at 11 a.m. on Main St. A kiddie parade will be held on Main St. (line up at noon on the south end of 3rd St.) at 12:30 p.m. followed by the main parade at 1 p.m. After the parade there will be a car show, water fights, the carnival and novelty stands on Main St. At 5 p.m. there will be live entertainment on Main St, and the evening concludes with the... (Harlan Tribune, IA)
A sesquicentennial for Clearmont Sep 5, 2007
Darren Springs stilt walker, balloon artist and magician will entertain around the community begining at 11 a.m. There will be carnival games for the kids, a dunk tank, hobby and craft booths, an antique tractor and car display and a baby show that will begin at 11:30. Saturday afternoon the brisk pace of activities continue. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)
Check out these Southeastern fall festivals Sep 5, 2007
Craft demonstrations, carnival games, petting zoo and watermelon eating contest ... Bagpipes, games, Celtic dancing, regattas, whiskey and beer tastings, carnival ... Dec. 1-31, Lighted flotilla, giant balloon parade, carnival, concerts, fireworks and mistletoe-topped trees. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Arcola Broomcorn Festival kicks off Friday Sep 4, 2007
-- 9 a.m., Festival opens with broom tent, arts, crafts, flea market and food vendors, carnival, pony rides and little train rides ... -- 9 a.m., Festival opens with broom tent, arts, crafts, flea market and food vendors, carnival, pony rides and little train rides ... -- 10 a.m., Festival opens with broom tent, arts, crafts, flea market and food vendors, carnival, pony rides and little train rides. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Genuine treasures turn up at Oscoda appraisal fair Aug 29, 2007
Barb s expertise is in carnival glass, he said, and taught all who were listening the best way to identify the color of the glass is to view it from the bottom as he appraised a beautiful bowl. Gaylord not only provided a service, but entertained the patient audience, which waited hours for a moment with the self-taught expert. (Oscoda Press, MI)
Fun found: Mother Nature gives the area a break just in time for Wilton Founders Day Aug 28, 2007
As noon neared, residents from around the region filed down Fourth Street toward the Candyland Amusements Carnival midway and the art and craft fair and flea market. Mike Mortenson of Muscatine brought two of his four children, son Zach, 11, and daughter. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
More of this story Aug 23, 2007
"Well, in this case, there really is something for everyone. We've got power tools, very collectable glass ranging from Depression to carnival, even some Wedgewood. There's old primitive farming implements, old toys like pedal tractors. And then we've got the 'hot' items' that everyone is looking for like Coca-Cola memorabilia.". Arthur said finding something one likes shouldn't be a problem in a collection as eclectic as this. (Andalusia Star News, AL)
