LOU HARRISON: A WORLD OF MUSIC Saturday, March 2 at 8:30pm http://www.redcat.org/event/lou-harrison A Los Angeles premiere screening celebrates American composer, artist, writer and activist Lou Harrison (1917–2003), who forged a new course for 20th-century music with hauntingly beautiful pieces using western, eastern, and custom-made instruments inspired by Javanese gamelan and the Chinese zheng. Directed by filmmaker and music producer Eva Soltes, the feature-length documentary Lou Harrison: A World of Music is drawn from over 25 years and 300 hours of performances, rehearsals and interviews conducted with Harrison, his contemporaries and his life partner William Colvig. This extraordinary film is preceded by a performance of Harrison’s Suite for Violin and American Gamelan (1973), demon ...

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Description The Mama Mare Breast Cancer Foundation’s 3rd Annual De-FEET Breast Cancer 5K Run/Walk will take place on March 23, 2013starting and ending at Bar Anticipation (Bar A) in Lake Como, NJ! This event is dedicated in loving memory of Mary Ellen Pernice (AKA “Mama Mare”) and Cindy Abrams.  We are looking forward to having everyone from our last two 5K events back for another amazing year, as well as new registrants and new teams to join in on what promises to be a great experience! The De-FEET Breast Cancer 5K Run/Walk is a flat 5K course on closed local roads through Lake Como and Belmar, NJ.  For those that have ran our 5K in the past, this year’s 5K course has been changed due to the condition in some of the areas of the previous course caused from SuperSt ...

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Drum, Dance, Listen and Learn in OVER 100 Performances and PARTICIPATORY Workshops from the world music traditions of Africa, Asia, Cuba, Brazil, India, America, the Middle East, and more. Admission is FREE to all events! The 20th ANNUAL FESTIVAL includes: Workshops and performances for youth and adults, Friday Night Celebration Performance Show, Saturday Night Dance Party, and Community Closing Sunday. When:  Every day from 10:00am to 10:00pm Apr 12 – Apr 14, 2013 Where:  Seattle Center 305 Harrison St Seattle, WA  98109 Website: (Source)  http://www.swps.org/swps?dpage=indrhythmfestival

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The EXPO is FREE and includes health screenings, cooking demonstrations, product and service exhibitors, as well as leading experts talking about diabetes management, research and prevention. Get the latest information on preventing and managing diabetes and its deadly complications to help keep you and your family healthy. Visit the American Diabetes Association EXPO/Chicago and Join the Millions℠ in the fight to Stop Diabetes®. Learn how to live healthy, be active, and change the future of diabetes for you and your family. Event Details April 13, 2013 Venue: McCormick Place, Lakeside Center 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL. 60616 Parking Premiere parking in Underground Parking Lot C. Handicap parking is in Lot C, Upper Level, West side (use West side elevator) or you may drop off p ...

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The Rose Bowl Saturday, April 20, 2013 Join Autism Speaks as we walk to change the future for all who struggle with autism! Walk Now for Autism Speaks is a fun-filled, family friendly event and is our single most powerful force to fund vital research that will lead us to the answers we need. Experience the power of thousands united by a single cause by joining Walk Now for Autism Speaks. Autism is the fastest-growing serious developmental disorder in the U.S. – we need more volunteers to join our fight. Whether this is your first walk or the 10th, take the first step and register today. You will not only raise funds, but you will become a part of a fun and supportive family-focused community. Every 11 minutes, another family receives the devastating news that their child has an autism spec ...

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  Chicago Tap Theatre presents LIAISON April 20, 2013 at 8:00 pm One night only! The Athenaeum Theatre 2936 N. Southport, Chicago, IL, 60657 Chicago Tap Theatre, in partnership with Athenaeum Theatre Productions, is proud to present Liaison, an international exploration of the limits of tap dance featuring three of the most critically acclaimed companies from Europe and America: Tapage, from Toulouse, France; Tap Olé from Barcelona, Spain; and Chicago’s own Chicago Tap Theatre. Chicago Tap Theatre and Tapage have toured the south of France and performed together in Chicago twice previously. Both times were critical and commercial successes, but Liaison will showcase new ideas and original collaborations, particularly the inclusion of Tap Olé. While Tapage brings a uniquely French aest ...

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Taste of Hope is the American Cancer Society’s signature culinary, wine and spirits event featuring some of New York’s most popular chefs, restaurants and beverage vendors. Guests enjoy a walk around tasting format where they can sample signature dishes, premier wines and spirits and inventive cocktails. Hosted annually by the American Cancer Society, all proceeds from Taste of Hope go toward our goal of eliminating cancer as a major health problem.  Together, we save lives and create a world with more birthdays by helping you stay well, helping you get well, finding cures and fighting back.  Thursday, May 2, 2013 Venue: 82Mercer Honoring Chef Marc Murphy 6:30PM Early Entry for VIP Table Guests 7:30PM General Admission  Individual Tickets: $175 per ticket / $300 for a pair Tables: VIP Tabl ...

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The San Antonio EXPO is FREE and includes health screenings, cooking demonstrations, product and service exhibitors, as well as leading experts talking about diabetes management and prevention. Get the latest information on preventing and managing diabetes and its deadly complications to help keep you and your family healthy. Visit the American Diabetes Association San Antonio EXPO and Join the Millions℠ in the fight to Stop Diabetes®. Learn how to live healthy, be active, and change the future of diabetes for you and your family. For more information call us at 1-888-DIABETES ext. 6129 Getting to EXPO/San Antonio Saturday, May 18, 2013 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center Exhibit Hall D 200 E Market St. San Antonio, TX 78206 Website (Source) http://www.diabetes. ...

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Hispanic Wellness Coalition The mission of the Hispanic Wellness Coalition (HWC) is to provide opportunities for access to health care and information through the Hispanic Wellness Fair and other programs. These activities are designed to increase awareness of all forms of healthcare and healthy living opportunities available and to build relationships with health practitioners and wellness providers. Description The Fair targets the Hispanic community but is open to everyone in need of healthcare services and education. Educational materials are also provided on a variety of health topics. The Fair grows larger every year with 8,000 to 10,000 attendees annually and more expected this year. Screenings include: Immunizations for children • Blood pressure checks • Body fat analysis • Cardiov ...

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Columbus Day Parade The Columbus Day Parade has been organized by the Columbus Citizens Foundation in New York since 1929. Over 35,000 people participate in the Columbus Day Parade in New York City each year, including over 100 groups, with bands, floats and contingents. The parade attracts nearly one million spectators and is the largest celebration of Italian-American culture in the world. The Columbus Day Parade takes place on the second Monday in October. When: The Columbus Day Parade will take place on Monday, October 14, 2013 Where: The Columbus Day Parade begins on Fifth Avenue at 44th Street and continues north along Fifth Avenue to 72nd Street. The grandstands will be located on Fifth Avenue between 67th and 69th Streets. Times: Begins at 9:30 A.M Admission: Free Contact Info: 212 ...

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