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You are a talented and emerging musician, ready to explode on the world stage. You know your instruments, inside and out. Your vocal range would make Mariah Carey take notice. You’ve got your stage name and your look all set. There’s just one thing missing: you don’t truly know the music business. That one thing can be the difference between you making it big or getting eaten alive like so many millions of other aspiring rock stars. The fresh inc festival can help you improve your entrepreneurial savvy enough so that you don’t end up playing for pennies outside of a 7-11.
Dates: June 4 – 7, 2012
Location(s): Carthage, Illinois
Venue(s): Carthage College
More info: http://freshincfestival.com
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Born on this day: Mexican Statesman, Reformer and former President Benito Juarez (1806) and German songwriter and composer Johann Sebastian Bach (1865).
South Africa commemorates Human Rights Day, to honor the heroes who died while protesting segregation in the township of Sharpeville some 52 years ago.
Happy Independence Day, Namibia!
Today is the United Nations’ International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Canada supports this UN declared holiday with its annual March 21 Campaign.
Happy Mothers Day to all moms in Egypt and Syria!
Lesotho marks National Tree Planting Day.
Youth Day is celebrated in Tunisia.
Nowruz marks the beginning of the year in the Iranian calendar and the first day of spring.
Get ready to rock! Here’s some of this year’s lineup for the Chippewa Valley Rock Fest: Iron Maiden, Godsmack, Poison, Def Leppard, Papa Roach, Ten Years, and Alice Cooper. Each day of the festival, several regional bands will play in the Rock the Beer Tents. Get your tickets now, get ready to set up camp and party hard for 4 days.
Dates: July 19 – 22, 2012
Location(s): Cadott, Wisconsin
Venue(s): 24447 County Hwy S
More info: http://www.rock-fest.com/
PHOTOS/IMAGES: All rights reserved by Chippewa Valley Music Festivals
Happy Independence Day, Tunisia!
So much to do in Ogden. What, you didn’t know? Well, here’s your chance to get a taste of the historic, the modern, the artistic, and the competitive. The Ogden Arts Festival includes live music on 2 stages, a plein air art competition, a silent auction, art exhibits, kids “ARTivities,” poetry, a film screening, and local restaurant tastings.
Dates: June 8 – 9, 2012
Location(s): Ogden, Utah
Venue(s): Union Station and historic 25th Street
More info: http://www.ogdenartsfestival.com/
PHOTOS/IMAGES: All rights reserved by the Ogden Arts Festival
Christians observe the Feast of St. Joseph.
Iran marks the National Day of Oil, to commemorate the nationalization of its oil fields in 1963.
Each year, Mission San Juan Capistrano (California) celebrates the return of the swallows.
The Battle of Azua (1844) is remembered in the Dominican Republic.
Eat pickles and explore all of the cool things on offer in historic Mount Olive. Ride in the Tour de Pickle bike race; pull up a lawn chair and hear a live music performance by the USAF Rhythm in Blues Jazz Ensemble; see classic cars and vintage farm equipment; Meet Ollie, the 8-foot tall pickle; take the kids to the petting zoo; play games; enjoy carnival rides; … eat free pickles! (Just so you know, there’s plenty to eat besides pickles, including funnel cake, fries, cheese steak sandwiches, shawarma, and more.)
Dates: April 27 – 29, 2012
Location(s): Mount Olive, North Carolina
Venue(s): Throughout downtown Mount Olive
More info: http://www.ncpicklefest.org/
PHOTOS/IMAGES: All rights reserved by Mount Olive Area Chamber of Commerce
U.S. President Grover Cleveland was born on this day in 1837.
Aruba celebrates National Flag and Anthem Day (1948).
Said Mohamed Cheikh Day is observed in Comoros, to commemorate the anniversary of the President’s death.
Today is Marien Ngouabi Day in the Republic of Congo, to honor the man who rose from humble beginnings to become the nation’s military President from 1938 through 1977.
Mongolia marks Men’s and Soldiers’ Day, the anniversary of military establishment.
It’s the anniversary of the 1938 Oil Expropriation in Mexico.
Turkey observes the anniversary of the Canakkale Naval Victory Day.
Visit the mountains of western Maryland to attend the annual Deep Creek Lake Art and Wine Festival in support of local artists and restaurants. The popular event features wine tastings by more than 200 local and national wineries, wine pairings at participating restaurants, handmade arts, crafts, and furniture by local artisans, live music, and many activities for kids. Proceeds benefit the Red Cross.
Dates: September 7 – 9, 2012
Location(s): McHenry, Maryland
Venue(s): Participating Restaurants, Garrett County Fairgrounds
More info: http://www.deepcreekwinefest.com/
PHOTOS/IMAGES: All rights reserved by Deep Creek Lake Art & Wine Festival
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