22 ways to explore Georgetown Dec 25, 2008
An elegant M Street brownstone shows off snazzy gold jewelry with a patriotic and historical theme. Meet the eponymous jeweler at Ann Hand (2900 M Street NW.). (CNN)
Feelin' crafty: The Journal Times 2008 Craft Fair Roundup Nov 6, 2008
Nov. 6-8 1423 Wilmor St., Racine, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Novelty Christmas, Thanksgiving and patriotic items. Elegant fall wreaths, crochet and knits, afghans, baby afghans, Packer items, eyelash scarves, slippers, scarves, kitchen towels, dish clothes, decorative pillows, bird houses, tea pot cozy, tea cup carrier, stocking stuffers, plants and more. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Around Town -- Shop for the COA's drama group Saturday Nov 6, 2008
Plus there will be patriotic stories for school-age children at 2 p.m. in the Children s Room, a wall card to the soldiers that you can sign, a Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy sing-a-long and an Operation Hope dropoff basket for donations. For information contact librarian Laura Ford at 781-834-5535 or visit ventresslibrary. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
September activities continue in Kingsburg Sep 11, 2008
That day participants will sing patriotic selections in recognition of the seventh anniversary of the World Trade Center disaster in New York City. The Kingsburg Idol will be named Sept. 18. (Kingsburg Recorder, CA)
Anita Home and Garden Club Annual Flower Show Sept. 8 Aug 28, 2008
There will be exhibit tables with displays including collectibles and crafts, roses, houseplants and wild grass bouquets, pine cone centerpieces, patriotic themes, baskets, miniatures, people's choice, posies in unusual vases, pumpkins, gourds, scarecrows and goodwill. Keepsakes will be given to all who attend. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
* [ART JOURNAL] Pop Art gets it on with Mao Zedong Aug 6, 2008
At the mausoleum the entry line is long. Most of the people, it seems, are members of Chinese tour groups, out-of-town families or knots of friends on patriotic pilgrimage. No one projects Yangs urbane internationalist flair. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Alex Graham (l) and Mike Raines (r), managers of Tire and Auto Master of Thomaston, share a patriotic moment while raising Old Glory. Aug 2, 2008
Alex Graham (l) and Mike Raines (r), managers of Tire and Auto Master of Thomaston, share a patriotic moment while raising Old Glory. By Jane Lee. (Thomaston Times, GA)
John F. Kennedy Campaign Collectibl... Jul 31, 2008
One that did, a patriotic red, white and blue example touting "A Time for Greatness, Kennedy For President," sold at auction for $310. 70. (Suite101.com)
Trips through America's fight for freedom on less than a tank of gas Jul 16, 2008
Walter Cornet, the late Ossie Davis, the late Charlton Heston, David Morse and other celebrities narrate the patriotic story that places you smack in the middle of America's fight for independence. HLights of Liberty can be found in Olde City, Philadelphia. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
A star-spangled Fourth, despite cloudy skies Jul 5, 2008
The skies were overcast, but a star-spangled Fourth shined through as SouthCoast celebrated America's birthday with a host of family and patriotic activities Friday. Most Viewed Stories. (South Coast Today)
Rare patriotic song manuscript discovered Jul 4, 2008
NEW YORK (CNN) -- A rare and original manuscript of one of America's most patriotic songs has been discovered in a flea market bargain. The manuscript of the song could be worth tens of thousands of dollars. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Big Bear Lake Rotary Club sponsors the annual... Jul 4, 2008
Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks and festivals with patriotic accents and overtones, and Big Bear Valley really knows how to do it up ... United Methodist Church Patriotic Concert, July 3 ... The Valley Community band, local singers and more perform traditional patriotic songs to honor the military. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Siouxland celebrates Fourth of July Jul 3, 2008
Karyn Brophy will speak at Patriotic Ceremony at noon. Bandshell entertainment will feature the Storm Lake Municipal Band at 12:45 p.m. and the Celebration Iowa Singers and 20 local musicians from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Other activities will include the Condors Drum Corps, cultural dancers at the tennis courts at Chautauqua Park and magic shows and. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Celebrate the 4th with friends and neighbors Jul 3, 2008
WORCESTER: From 8-10 p.m. at Cristofor Columbo Park (East Park), Shrewsbury Street and Fantasia Drive, the Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra will perform a family concert of patriotic music, including the 1812 Overture and Sousa marches ... The Firecracker Road Race begins at 8:45 a.m. in front of the town offices, followed by a kids bike parade at 10 a.m. in which kids will race up Lincoln Road with bikes decorated in patriotic colors. (Littleton Independent, MA)
Your July 4th planner Jul 2, 2008
After the parade, patriotic ceremonies will take place in the borough park. Rain date is 11 a.m. Saturday. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Fourth of July activities Jun 27, 2008
Patriotic Hootenanny, 2 p.m., at the Morse Institute Library ... WORCESTER: From 8-10 p.m. at Cristofor Columbo Park (East Park), Shrewsbury Street and Fantasia Drive, the Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra will perform a family concert of patriotic music, including the 1812 Overture and Sousa marches ... The Firecracker Road Race begins at 8:45 a.m. in front of the town offices, followed by a kids bike parade at 10 a.m. in which kids will race up Lincoln Road with bikes decorated in patriotic... (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Winchester patriotic festival to provide a bigger bang Jun 11, 2008
Wednesday, June 11, 2008. Winchester's fifth annual Off With a Bang festival hopes to usher in the Independence Day Holiday with a bigger and better bang than ever before. (Winchester News-Gazette, IN)
Memorial Day ceremonies on slate May 25, 2008
The procession will be led by bagpiper Bob Phillips, followed by the Color Guard for American Legion Post 27, U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Derick Jurgenson, keynote speaker U.S. Navy Lt. Susan Craun, the Honor Guard for VFW Post 209, VFW Post 1507 member Dave Fowlkes, the Patriotic Order for the Knights of Columbus, the Missoula Civil Air Patrol Color Guard, the Boy Scouts of America Honor and Color Guards, the Girl Scouts of America Color Guard, VFW Post 209 Auxiliary chaplain Marian... (Missoulian, MT)
The mystery of the rare vinyl Apr 23, 2008
" Last year Oxfam became the first charity to launch an online shop, on which individual stores can upload photographs of unusual items for sale to a wider market. Though Oxfam's policy is to accept everything, the likes of Manuel and his Music of the Mountains or The James Last Orchestra are now consigned to the rubbish bin in Stowmarket. Nowadays, Oxfam's national bill for waste disposal for its 850 outlets exceeds 1 million. The Stowmarket shop's improved quality merchandise has resulted in... (BBC News -- UK)
Stars donate to Darfur aid sale Apr 23, 2008
England's most patriotic town. Recycling firm dreams of nappy days. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
Keynotes for April 3 Apr 4, 2008
In the monthly church newsletter, parishioner Dot Russell called the Field of Flags a silent, patriotic and poignant reminder of the cost of war. She said it is not a political statement, but a display in honor and respect for those who have died and those who continue to serve our country. (Hudson Sun, MA)
Fairgrounds gears up for '08 Mar 15, 2008
" Also new this year, the July 4 Great American Picnic will be a patriotic weekend celebration that will begin on July Fourth with a performance by the Hudson Valley Philharmonic, followed by fireworks. The following day, July 5, will feature demolition derbies at 2:30 and 7 p.m., and on Sunday, July 6, local radio station WBPM will host an all-day classic rock concert dubbed Freedom Fest. Sept. 20 and 21 will combine the Rhinebeck Rubber Stamp and Paper Arts Festival with the Hudson Valley Gem... (Rhinebeck Gazette Advertiser, NY)
The Year in Review Dec 29, 2007
New Milford held the first of many events celebrating the town's tricentennial with a patriotic service at the First Congregational Church on the green. February Dr. Joseph Frolkis officially became president and chief executive officer at New Milford Hospital at the hospital's annual meeting, replacing Richard Pugh, whose tenure in those positions had extended for 28 years. (New Milford Times, CT)
Make noise for turquoise Nov 26, 2007
30-day news archives. The old jewelry is rather clunky looking and not for the average person because it's used for ceremony," McCarthy says. "Of course, a lot of these things, there aren't many of them left -- museums have them, but I was lucky enough to gather up some of them. (Florida Today)
Letters, mementos help daughter understand dad's military life Nov 17, 2007
Making a patriotic decision, McComb enlisted on Sept. 7, 1917. "When we were taken to headquarters this morning all the college men were separated from the others; high school men (fellows who had attended high school) were also separated. The college men and some of the high school men are put into a company to themselves ...," McComb wrote from Fort Thomas on Oct. 1, 1917. (The Daily Reflector)
Community news briefs: Yard sale to benefit fire victims Nov 16, 2007
There will be a cash prize for the best decorated motorcycle, patriotic or Christmas theme ... Floats, marching bands, children's groups, specialty cars and patriotic organizations will travel along South Coast Highway 101, beginning at the corner of D Street and finishing at J Street. (North County Times)
Read this you'll really get the creepy crawlies Oct 17, 2007
Bugs on a plane - Travel Tips - MSNBC.com. Little stowaways: Bugs on planes. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Craft Fair listing Oct 11, 2007
Nov. 1-3 1423 Wilmor St., Racine, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Painted Patriotic and watermelon chairs, novelty Christmas, Thanksgiving and patriotic items, elegant fall wreaths, crochet and knits, afghans, baby afghans, Packer items, eyelash scarves, slippers, scarves, kitchen towels, dish clothes, decorative pillows, bird houses, tea pot cozy, tea cup carrier, stocking stuffers and plants. FALL CRAFT FAIR & BAKE SALE. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Local calendar Oct. 4 edition Oct 6, 2007
Repertoire includes Broadway tunes, spirituals, patriotic songs, and carols. Sheet music, training tapes, and vocal instruction provided. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
San Francisco, Arkansas Sep 16, 2007
" The further I venture from the radius of Eureka Springs, the more it feels like Arkansas. Along the highway that rims town, the Pine Mountain Jamboree opens with gospel and closes with "a heartfelt patriotic salute to veterans and America. " A similarly Branson-esque Ozark Mountain Hoe-Down stars a banjo-picking hillbilly doofus named P Nutt. But for sheer pageantry, nothing competes with the Passion Play, which for four decades has enthralled an amphitheater audience of as many as 4,100 each... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Sunset Festival to feature ‘Kids’ Night,’ ‘Proud To Be An American,’ car show Sep 13, 2007
The patriotic theme will feature the Pledge of Allegiance coordinated by the Mexico chapter of the Boy Scouts of America; and a color guard presentation, conducted at approximately 5:45 p.m. ... Disc jockey David Noll will spin discs throughout the evening, including patriotic tunes. (Mexico Ledger, MO)
What's it Worth? An increasing appreciation for Americana Aug 26, 2007
For, as patriotic a nation as we are, American art has not, until recently, been highly thought of ... Nineteenth-century quilts, in particular, featured pictorial scenes, ornate embroidery and patriotic designs including stars, stripes and eagles ... Each block features elaborate applique work of family life, historic events and patriotic symbols. (Woonsocket Call, RI)
Cape May from A to Z Aug 8, 2007
this is where you'll find the most gorgeous sunsets on the East Coast, complete with patriotic ceremony ant sundown. The beach is also famous for its Cape May diamonds- fun to find, fun to buy as jewelry in the shop. (Suite101.com)
Treasure hunt Jul 15, 2007
Patriotic posters from the United States Printing Office. How much will I pay. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Day in / day out Jul 6, 2007
The Butte Symphony Association presents Patriotic Pops, its first-ever free summer symphony concert in the park to kick off the 58th season, at 4 p.m. at Stodden Park. Season tickets for the 58th season, Music in Motion, are on sale either through the Mother Lode Theater, 314 W. Park St., at 723-3602, or by calling the Butte Symphony office at 723-5590. (Montana Standard, MT)
July 4 activities Jul 4, 2007
- The Maury Alliance/Maury Parks and Recreation Park After Dark celebration kicks off at 4 p.m. in Maury County Park with live music, inflatable games, lots of food and the ever-popular Patriotic Pet dress-up contest. A fireworks display will take place at the park at about 9 p.m. The park also will host an all-day flea market beginning at 8 a.m. Maury County Park is at 1018 Maury County Park Drive, just off Lion Parkway. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Pottery, quirky purses among top collectibles Jun 29, 2007
World War I and II posters: Patriotic posters from the United States Printing office aimed to drum up support and recruit for both World Wars. An original Uncle Sam "I Want You" can go for upward of 12,000. (North County Times)
No need to travel far for family fun Jun 23, 2007
The annual Park After Dark activities begin at 4 p.m. with live music, food vendors, inflatable games for kids, the annual Patriotic Pet dress-up contest and other fun activities. The fireworks display will begin at about 9 p.m. This year, a flea market has been added to the activities at the park. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Mark the Calender...It's 4th of July in Sigourney Jun 22, 2007
Costuming or presentation of entrant must follow a patriotic theme. Cash awards for each boy and girl selected as king and queen will be $10 for first place, $7. (Sigourney News Review, IA)
A Fair split: Pop, Latin and reggae acts balance grandstand schedule Jun 7, 2007
From a quartet of Latino artists, two nights of reggae, several top 40 and traditional pop acts, to country stars, rock, comedy, hip-hop, gospel and patriotic acts ---- this year's fair will offer a lineup that reflects the region's diverse population ... 7:30 p.m. July 4 ---- Navy Band Southwest, easy listening/patriotic; fireworks at 9 p.m. followed by Rock Never Stops: Vince Neil of Motley Crue with Slaughter and Quiet Riot, big hair rock. (North County Times)
Military-minded events May 25, 2007
Patriotic music and a demonstration by Fort Benning's Silver Wings parachute team. 7 p.m. May 25. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Schedule of Memorial Day events May 25, 2007
Other participants are the Missoula Fire Department Rescue Boat crew, honor and color guards from U.S. Marine Corps, VFW Post 1507 members Eric Wells and Dave Fowlkes, VFW Post 209 Auxiliary Chaplain Marian Zachariasen, singer Keith Baer, American Legion Post 27, Missoula Civil Air Patrol, Knights of Columbus Patriotic Order and Boy Scouts of America. Care Flight will complete a flyover during 21-gun salute. (Missoulian, MT)
Plenty of Utah festivals to keep you entertained this summer May 20, 2007
America's Freedom Festival Description: One of the best patriotic celebrations in the country. Grand parade, Stadium of Fire, patriotic program, art shows, entertainment, carnival, etc. (Deseret News)
North San Diego County Community News Briefs: Golfers still welcome for tournament May 4, 2007
To raise funds to help cover registration fees, the group is selling copies of its recently published cookbook, "Patriotic Provisions," which features 151 recipes collected from members. Cost is 10. (North County Times)
Kalona chamber considers street fair May 4, 2007
The Washington County project will have four loops, each with a particular theme: Amish (Kalona area), Patriotic (Crawfordsville), birth of the Republican Party, Nature (Brighton, Lake Darling) and Agriculture (Wellman). All tours will start and conclude in Washington. (Washington Journal, IA)
Past symbols of love and affection hold special place in local woman's heart Feb 15, 2007
Wartime valentines often depict soldiers, nurses and patriotic messages. In the 1930s, Disney characters began appearing on valentines, and cards her son received in the 1970s are decorated with astronauts and NASA symbols. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
