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Last Call to Submit Films for "I Love New York" Short Film Competition
Academy Award-Winner Philip Seymour Hoffman, Emmy-Winner Tina Fey and Award-Winning Filmmaker Doug Liman to Judge; Winning Film to Air as Part of a Commercial During The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Broadcast
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.
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.
John Mellencamp Announces First Farm Aid Music Festival In New England
Willie Nelson, Mellencamp, Neil Young and Dave Matthews to headline Sept. 20 all-star concert event
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 and the Zeum Theater. All admissions are free.
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.
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.
Local Eats 127 Jalapenos in 8 mins
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.
Nation's Largest Beer Festival on Tap in Denver
The “Super Bowl” of beer returns to Denver, Colorado October 9-11, 2008, when the 27th Great American Beer Festival (GABF) taps its first keg. This year, the granddaddy of all U.S. beer festivals offers the largest collection of U.S. beer ever assembled – more than 1,900 different American beers will be available for tasting in one ounce samples.
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.
Charlotte Hosts Oktoberfest!
Crowd gets a taste of German celebration as Charlotte hosts the 8th annual Oktoberfest near uptown. Close to 80 breweries were in attendance; from national breweries like Anheuser-Busch, all the way to certified home brewmasters. Oktoberfest 2008 was sold out as the crowd steadily swayed from tent to tent receiving 5oz samples from the participating breweries.