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Nantucket’s Century House Wins "Best of City" Oldest Continuously Operating Guesthouse on Nantucket Island Ma Receives International Recognition by the Inter
The oldest continuously operating guesthouse on Nantucket Island, Massachusetts joined several prestigious hotels & inns in receiving international recognition. International Restaurant & Hotel Award for Best of City was awarded to Century House this week. - January 12, 2009 - Century House
Silvio Vigliaturo - A Different Kind of Earth
It’s a collection of ceramic sculptures that were first exhibited at the 48th Mostra della Ceramica di Castellamonte receiving the medal of honour by the President of the Republic of Italy. For the first time Silvio Vigliaturo – a world renowned glassfusion maestro – employs a... - December 19, 2008 - MACA - Civic Museum of Contemporary Art
The National Fitness Hall of Fame is Proud to Announce Its HOF Induction Class of 2009
The 2009 National Fitness Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & 4th Annual “Don of Sports” Awards Dinner will be held jointly, Sunday – March 15th, 2009. This year’s event will feature special presenters Dr. Bob Goldman and Tamilee Webb as well as other sports and fitness celebrities. - December 15, 2008 - The National Fitness Hall of Fame & Museum
Wildcat Mountain is Set to Welcome International Visitors This Season. Pre-Booked School Groups Visiting from England and Ireland Are on the Rise.
Wildcat Mountain is gearing up for one of its busiest seasons of international visitors seen in some time. “This is a positive aspect to the season that can help to stabilize known business volume,” said Group Sales Manager Brian Chamberlain. “Business booked for this season has increased greatly and as a portion of our resort’s total skier visits will now contribute 4 times as many visits as has been seen in previous seasons.” - December 14, 2008 - Wildcat Mountain
A $50,000 Step Toward Green
Erie Art Museum Awarded Grant from The Kresge Foundation. - December 04, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Wildcat Mountain Begins the 2008/2009 Season Offering Visitors a “White Friday” Alternative. Early Season Start Gives Promise for Another Legendary Season.
The 2008/2009 skiing and riding season at Wildcat Mountain began quietly under snowy skies the morning of Friday, November 28th. The day following Thanksgiving is traditionally referred to as "Black Friday", but there is white in the higher elevations of Pinkham Notch and on Mt. - November 30, 2008 - Wildcat Mountain
Gallery Night Holiday Edition
Galleries throughout downtown and around town usher in the holiday shopping season with a holiday edition of Gallery Night on Friday, Dec. 5, 2008, from 7-10 p.m. “It’s never been more important than it is now to support local businesses. Erie’s galleries offer unique gifts such... - November 20, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Erie Art Museum Exhibits Recent Works from the Lake Erie Fiber Arts Guild
The Erie Art Museum exhibits recent works from the Lake Erie Fiber Arts Guild at the Erie Art Museum Frame Shop, 423 State Street, from Nov. 14, 2008 through Jan. 17, 2009. A public opening reception will be held on the Gallery Night Holiday Tour, Friday, Dec. 5, 2008 from 7-10 p.m. About the... - November 13, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Wildcat Mountain Heads for Boston Ski & Snowboard Expo with News and Deals in Hand. Annual "Trade Show" Event Open to Public is Unofficial Start to Ski Season for Many.
Just before Thanksgiving of every year, skiers and riders from all over New England converge in Boston to see or buy the latest gear, plan ski vacations, find lift ticket deals, collect bags of free swag and stickers, and to hear what’s new at all the resorts in attendance including those... - November 12, 2008 - Wildcat Mountain
Erie Art Museum to Participate in Heritage Preservation’s Conservation Assessment Program
The Erie Art Museum has been chosen to participate in Heritage Preservation’s 2008 Conservation Assessment Program (CAP). The Erie Art Museum joins 2,500 museums that have participated in CAP since the program began in 1990. Heritage Preservation’s CAP is supported through a cooperative... - November 01, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Erie Art Museum Introduces Green Membership Level
The Erie Art Museum has introduced a new “green” membership level for new and renewing Museum members. “As part of the Museum’s efforts to be a good environmental steward, we’ve introduced a new ‘green’ membership for the Museum’s new and renewing... - October 30, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Singer/Songwriters Lou & Peter Berryman Perform at Erie Art Museum
The Erie Art Museum’s Contemporary Music Series presents Lou & Peter Berryman in concert at the Erie Art Museum Annex on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008 at 8 p.m. The performance will be held in the Erie Art Museum Annex, 423 State Street, admission is free; a $10 donation is suggested. This... - October 23, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
2008 Annual Gowanus Artists Studio Tour
On Saturday and Sunday, October 18-19, 2008, 1-6PM, the Annual Gowanus Artists Studio Tour presents a free self-guided walking tour of over 150 artists' studios in Gowanus, Brooklyn. - October 10, 2008 - Annual Gowanus Artists Studio Tour
Community Collaborative Launches Product Design Competition
A collaborative effort among professionals in the science, art, manufacturing, engineering and design industries has spurred the launch of a northwest Pennsylvania product design competition. The competition was kicked off today at a press conference at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College. The... - October 09, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Educators Embark on Safari at Erie Art Museum
Educators from Erie County will embark on a safari at the Erie Art Museum, 411 State Street on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008 from 4-7 p.m. Educators from all disciplines and age levels can earn Act 48 credit. “The Educator Safari is an opportunity for educators of students in grades K-12 in all... - October 04, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Gallery Night Features Gallery Talks, Live Music and Halloween Fun
Another edition of Gallery Night, an evening of free gallery events, is slated for Friday, Oct. 10 from 7-10 p.m. Accents By The Bay, Allen Stoneware Gallery, Bayfront Gallery, Gannon University Schuster Gallery, Geary’s Studio 7 Gallery, Glass Growers Gallery, Kada Gallery, Kuhn’s... - October 03, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Wildcat Mountain Hosts Premiere of Meathead Films Latest Ski Film Project "Head For The Hills," 7pm Saturday, October 11th
Filmed exclusively in the Eastern U.S. and Canada while following the finest regional freeskiing athletes to spectacular terrain, Meathead Films "Head For The Hills" features many familiar New England resorts, cat skiing in the Chic Choc Mountains, and will premiere at Wildcat Mountain on the Saturday evening of Columbus Day weekend, October 11th at 7pm. - September 26, 2008 - Wildcat Mountain
Critically Acclaimed String Trio Performs at Erie Art Museum
The Erie Art Museum’s Contemporary Music Series presents the String Trio of New York on October 4, 2008 at 8 p.m. The performance will be held in the Erie Art Museum Annex, 423 State Street, admission is free; a $10 donation is suggested. This tour is made possible by a grant from the Mid... - September 26, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Erie Art Museum: Kids Learn from Teaching Artists
The Erie Art Museum’s Family Fun Fridays program for preschool kids ages 3 to 6 is slated for Friday, October 3, 10-11 a.m. at the Erie Art Museum, 411 State Street with activities inspired from the Museum’s presentation of the String Trio of New York. Family Fun Fridays is a special... - September 26, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Erie Art Museum Signs on for Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum Day 2008
On Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, the Erie Art Museum will participate in the fourth annual Museum Day, presented by Smithsonian magazine. Museum Day is a day when museums and cultural institutions nationwide open their doors free of charge to Smithsonian magazine readers and Smithsonian.com visitors. A... - September 19, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Mesa Historical Museum Teen Volunteer Training and Orientation
The Mesa Historical Museum has announced a training and orientation meeting for all potential teen museum volunteers, to be held on Saturday, September 27, 2008, at 10:00am. Teen volunteers are needed to help with the museum’s front desk, collections projects, and special events. Interested... - September 13, 2008 - Mesa Historical Society and Museum
“History Happens!” at the Mesa Historical Museum
The Mesa Historical Museum has started its first annual campaign. For over 40 years, the Mesa Historical Museum has been the leading organization in Mesa preserving and sharing who we are, where we come from and what we may become. To continue the tradition of relevant programming and expand our... - September 13, 2008 - Mesa Historical Society and Museum
Trish Hessey Autographs Starts New Blog Site
Trish Hessey Autographs to start new blog site to reach out to potential new customers and collectors in effort to engage in meaningful dialogue. - September 12, 2008 - Trish Hessey Autographs
Readers of SNOWEAST Magazine Vote Wildcat Mountain #1 Favorite Scenic View. Voters from Virginia to Quebec Include Wildcat Among East's Top 10 Favorite Classic Resorts.
SNOWEAST Magazine enters its fourth year of publication as the only magazine dedicated to covering east coast skiers and snowboarders and the resorts they visit. For their first-ever reader survey, close to 2,000 votes were cast and Wildcat Mountain was recognized above all as having the #1... - September 10, 2008 - Wildcat Mountain
Embassy Suites Crystal City Washington DC Hilton Awards Double HHonors Points
Book a night at the Embassy Suites Crystal City National Airport now through September 30th 2008 and receive Double HHonors Points while enjoying your stay at this convenient Washington DC Hilton. As a Hilton Honor member, you can take full advantage of all the benefits and begin to enjoy this... - September 04, 2008 - Embassy Suites Crystal City
Erie Art Museum Blues & Jazz Festival Recycles Nearly 1 Ton
The 16th annual Erie Art Museum Blues & Jazz Festival’s enhanced “green” efforts yielded huge recycling results at Frontier Park on Saturday, Aug. 2 & Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008. “The Erie Art Museum Blues & Jazz Festival, attracting more than 15,000 visitors over the... - August 29, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Erie Art Museum Tours The Shape of Life by Eva Zeisel
Exhibit Draws from Museum's Permanent Collection. - August 21, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Erie Art Museum Fall Classes Begin
The Erie Art Museum offers art classes and workshops for children and adults year-round. Beginning in September, the Museum will be offering 25 fall classes. Each class has different tuition and Museum members receive discounted rates. Classes are available to beginners and more experienced... - August 21, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Erie Art Museum Opens Found Artists: Photography by Fred Scruton
The Erie Art Museum opens Found Artists: Photography by Fred Scruton in the Museum’s Frame Shop Gallery, August 15 through November 8, 2008. A public reception will be held during Gallery Night, Friday, Aug. 22, 2008 from 6-10 p.m. Fred Scuton has been collaborating with other artists, who... - August 15, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Saint Louis Science Center Named to Parents Magazine List of 10 Best Science Centers for Families
The Saint Louis Science Center has been named one of the 10 Best Science Centers for Families by Parents magazine, ranking ahead of similar institutions in Los Angeles, New York and Philadelphia. The article recognizes the Center’s Discovery Room, its Children's Gallery Guide and the Science Goes Splat demonstration, “a show where balls, water balloons, and even pumpkins are tossed out a third-floor window -- and the audience gets to guess which one will fall the fastest.” - August 15, 2008 - Saint Louis Science Center
Original Johnny Mercer Movie Contracts for Sale at C. Savannah
Some of the most significant signed movie contracts and other memorabilia by Johnny Mercer will be for sale and on display in the C. Savannah showroom at 42 E. Bay Street (next door to the historic Cotton Exchange). - August 05, 2008 - C. Savannah, LLC
Wildman Annual Biathlon Celebrates 20 Year Anniversary: Wildcat Mountain Hosts One of New England’s More Challenging Annual Multi-Sport Endurance Events
The 20th Annual Wildman Biathlon, one of the toughest multi-sport events in New England, is scheduled for Saturday, August 9th beginning at 8:00 a.m., rain or shine. Athletes from all over the United States and Canada come as individuals and teams to New Hampshire’s White Mountains each... - August 04, 2008 - Wildcat Mountain
Join Embassy Suites Crystal City During Labor Day for an Arlington VA Vacation
Make this year’s September 1st Labor Day weekend an Arlington VA vacation by enjoying a large variety of historical sights, and shopping centers. Join Embassy Suites Crystal City as they provide each guest with a remarkably comfortable and convenient Arlington VA vacation. During your... - August 02, 2008 - Embassy Suites Crystal City
Gallery Night Hours Extended, Gallery Guide Abroad the Trolley
Increasing attendance and popularity of Gallery Night, an evening of free gallery events, has prompted organizers to extend the gallery tour hours and also add a gallery guide or “hostess” aboard EMTA’s Bayliner Trolley. Accents By The Bay, Allen Stoneware Gallery, Artworks... - July 31, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Enjoy Traditional Henna Designs During Mid-Day Art Break at the Erie Art Museum
Introducing Henna Artist during the Mid-Day Art Break July 23, July 30 and August 6, 2008. - July 27, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Erie Art Museum Opens Art from the Dr.Gertrude A. Barber National Institute
The Erie Art Museum opens Art from the Dr. Gertrude A. Barber National Institute in the Erie Art Museum’s Annex Gallery, 423 State Street on Friday July 11, 2008 thru October 4, 2008. A public opening reception is scheduled for Gallery Night on Friday, Aug. 22, 2008 from 6-10 p.m. About the... - July 10, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Circuit-Bending Duo Arrives at Erie Art Museum
Minneapolis based duo Beatrix JAR returns to the Erie Art Museum, offering interactive events throughout the week beginning July 29, 2008 thru August 2, 2008. At each event, Beatrix JAR will present their unique stylings, including their most noted use of circuit bending verse traditional... - July 10, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Erie Art Museum Blues & Jazz Festival Reveals Line-Up
Headline talent includes Mem Shannon and the Membership, Wynard Harper Sextet, Wallace Coleman Band & Bobby Zankel and the Warriors of the Wonderful Sound - July 09, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
SEE Science Center Continues to Broaden with New Exhibits
Science Center Gets New Exhibits for Summer Traffic. - July 09, 2008 - SEE Science Center
Erie Art Museum Blues & Jazz Festival Calls for Volunteers
Volunteers are needed for the 16th annual Erie Art Museum Blues & Jazz Festival scheduled Saturday August 2, 2008 and Sunday August 3, 2008 at Frontier Park in Erie, PA. Erie Art Museum volunteer coordinator Sam Ansboro stated “Volunteer jobs include everything from set up, cleanup and... - July 04, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
The Newseum Washington DC, Neighboring Embassy Suites Crystal City, Reopens Three Times Larger
Embassy Suites Crystal City is in the center of all the action, from epic historic sites to high-class shopping and dining. Now, Embassy Suites Crystal City neighbors one more spectacular attraction – The Newseum Washington DC, Interactive Museum of News. - July 03, 2008 - Embassy Suites Crystal City
Wildcat Mountain Opens New Lift-Serviced, 9-Hole Alpine Disc Golf Course. Fast Growing Sport Has New Course to Play in New Hampshire
Along with the distinctive and thrilling sounds of people flying Wildcat Mountain on the ZipRider, the quiet breathtaking moments of scenery and summit views via the Wildcat Express scenic gondola, can now be seen and heard colored discs in flight toward a curious looking metal basket, the sound of... - July 02, 2008 - Wildcat Mountain
Free Guided Tours at Wildcat Mountain in Pinkham Notch, New Hampshire Begin Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008
Wildcat Mountain and Tin Mountain Conservation Center are teaming up once again to continue the “Wednesdays at Wildcat” program this summer, combining family fun and education for free. Every Wednesday throughout July and August from 10:00am to 12:00noon, Wildcat will host interpretive... - July 01, 2008 - Wildcat Mountain
Considered the Best College Winter Season Pass Deal in New England, New Hampshire College Breakout Pass Has New Look for 2008-2009
The NH College Breakout Pass has a new look for 2008-2009, but remains the best college season pass deal in New England. For only $239 full-time college students can enjoy unlimited skiing and riding with no date restrictions at Mount Sunapee, Gunstock and Wildcat resorts. Wildcat has teamed up... - June 20, 2008 - Wildcat Mountain
Erie Art Museum Celebrates Erie Painter Joseph Plavcan
The Erie Art Museum celebrates renowned Erie painter Joseph Plavcan’s centennial with a survey exhibition featuring a variety of his works in the Erie Art Museum’s Main Gallery at 411 State Street beginning Saturday, June 28, 2008 until September 14, 2008. A public opening reception... - June 19, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
People on the Move
Erie Art Museum Director John Vanco delivered a keynote speech at the first Picture Pennsylvania Conference in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on May 30, 2008. The event gave Vanco an opportunity to discuss the Museum and their critically acclaimed traveling exhibitions that have toured the nation. In the... - June 18, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Summer Fun with Art at the Erie Art Museum
Imagination will soar this summer at the Erie Art Museum, providing children of all ages an opportunity to participate in programs that will encourage artistic expression. Summer programs for children at the Museum include Art in Action, Art Camp for Kids, First Fridays and also a wide range of... - June 12, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Enjoy Traditional Henna Designs During Mid-Day Art Break at the Erie Art Museum
Introducing Henna Artist during the Mid-Day Art Break June 11 and June 18. - June 12, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
Wildcat Mountain Opens Daily for Summer and Offers Free Gondola Ride to Fathers
Fathers can fly Wildcat via the Wildcat Express scenic gondola for free on Sunday, June 15th when one or more other family members purchase an adult or junior gondola ride ticket on that day. The only one of its kind in North America, the Wildcat Express has transformed from New Hampshire’s... - June 09, 2008 - Wildcat Mountain
Experience Pioneer Life Summer Camp
Half-day summer camp at the Mesa Historical Museum. Crafts, games, and historical activities. - June 07, 2008 - Mesa Historical Society and Museum