18th annual show featuring over 125 arts and crafts exhibits including metal art sculpture, ceramics groumet food products, native american and contemporary jewelry, native american pottery, wood sculptures and more.
Shop all day for unique and affordable gifts. On-going entertainment and food. For a $1 off coupon visit www.ZiaArtsAndCrafts.com.
When: Nov. 18, 19 & 20, 2011
Time: Fri 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sat 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sun 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Where: Expo New Mexico
300 San Pedro NE,Abluqueroque, NM
Admission to Public: $6.00, Children under 15 free. $1.00 off coupons will be published in the Albuquerque Journal/Tribune newspapers one week before the show.
Contact: 505-823-1092
email: ziaarts@aol.com
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If you want to make new connections for the new year, then Latinos Progresando’s holiday party is for you. Every year, Latinos Progresando bring together around 400 people that consist of community residents, Latinos Progresando staff, board members and professionals from all different types of backgrounds to celebrate each other’s accomplishments and look forward to the future.
The event is a celebration, but it is also a time to say thank you to all of our supporters and friends, and ask for their continued support over the next year— while also spreading the good word about Latino’s coming together!
Come enjoy the buffet style dinner, open bar and the people!
When: Saturday, November 26, 2011
Time: 6:00pm to 11:00pm
Where: Providence of God Church
717 West 18th Street, Chicago, IL
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Celebrate the season with Asia Society. Bring friends and family to experience a night of fun and culture. This annual event features free museum tours, artisan demonstrations, special priced “leotinis”, discounts at AsiaStore and on membership and more. Join us for the festivities!
When: December 2, 2011
Time: 6:00pm -9:00pm
Where: 725 Park Avenue at 70th St.
New York City
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It is said that three little boys dined at a restaurant and, after eating their fill, informed the innkeeper that they could not pay their bill. To exact payment, the innkeeper chopped them up into little bits and cooked them in a stew.
Nicholas heard about the awful deed and came to the inn to find the boys boiling away in the pot. He told the innkeeper that if he, Nicholas, could find one little piece of each boy that was good, he would perform a miracle and bring them him back to life. Now, what child does not have at least one little piece of good in him? And, so Sinterklaas returned the boys to life and took them into his care.
There is also the story of the three poor sisters. They were the beautiful daughters of a poor peasant. The first was very blonde, the second had raven black ... 
With Mick Moloney, Athena Tergis and Special Guests
Your entire family will enjoy our annual holiday tradition, featuring an eclectic mix of tunes and stories to warm the heart, hosted by the legendary Mick Moloney. Famed Filipino singer Grace Nonoand jazz singer Tamar Korn join the Irish Christmas lineup, featuring fiddler Athena Tergis, button accordionist Billy McComiskey, pianist Brendan Dolan, fiddler and singer Liz Hanley, old time fiddler Rhys Jones and dancer Niall O’Leary.
And you never know who will drop by to share their favorite party piece—past special guests have included Gabriel Byrne, Colum McCann, Ellen McCourt, Isaiah Sheffer, Peter Quinn, Washington Square Harp and Shamrock Orchestra and more.
Whatever your holiday tradition, don’t miss this delightful celebration of the ... 
The Spectacular Christmas Mariachi Festival was established on December 5, 1992.The greatest mariachis in the world have performed at the event since its inception. Headliners have included Alejandro Fernandez, Pepe Aguilar, Pedro Fernandez, Veronica Castro, Vikki Carr, Jose Feliciano, and many, more.
The event features an amazing spectacle with performances by hundreds of Ballet Folklorico Dancers and Youth Mariachis celebrating the colorful pageantry of the Mexican posadas. Each year there is a moving tribute to Our Lady of Guadalupe who is serenaded by the greatest mariachis on earth at the Spectacular Christmas Mariachi Festival.
When: Saturday, December 10, 2011
Time: 7:00pm
Where: US Airways Center
Phoenix, AZ
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Japan Club Christmas party this year will be held on December 21. The clubhouse will be open for all you can drink & eat celebration . This clubhouse boasts Japanese & Western food and entertainment. Come and enjoy a variety of different events and festivities . *Note that seats are limited, please sign up soon!
The Nippon Club cordially invites members and their guests to attend our Special Christmas Party on Wednesday December, 21st from 5:30 pm
Please bring colleagues, family and friends to this fun-filled year-end event! Early registration is preferable due to limited seats availability!
Date: December 21, 2011
Time: 5:30 to 10:00 pm
Location: The Nippon Club
145 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019
Contact: Info@Nipponclub.org / (212) 581-2223
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Come mix and mingle and by the end of the night you won’t be single. In its 25th year, the Matzo Ball® is the nation’s largest Jewish mixer & was dubbed the “Nation’s No. 1 Holiday party” by USA Today
Presented by the Society of Young Jewish Professionals (“SYJP”), JDate® and SLEEK Medspa, the 25th annual Matzo Ball® promises a night of high-energy networking and matchmaking for singles ages 21-49 years of age. Matzo Ball® offers men and women the opportunity to meet in an environment conducive to developing networking opportunities, long lasting friendships and romantic relationship.
SYJP, founded in 1987, is the brainchild of one man’s desire to bring Jewish people together and find a nice Jewish girl along the way! SYJP has opened a new dimension in meeting ... 
The Strauss Symphony of America; Alexander Steinitz, conductor (Vienna); Rebecca Nelsen, soprano (Vienna); Thomas Sigwald, tenor (Vienna); Dancers from Vienna Imperial Ballet;
Welcome the New Year with “Salute to Vienna”, patterned after Vienna’s world famous “Neujahrskonzert”, returning to Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center on January 1st for a glorious 13th season. This simultaneously produced series has inspired diehard romantics all over North America-this year in 20 cities. Always a festive sold-out event, it is performed live by a brilliant cast of over 75 musicians, stellar European singers and dancers in beautiful costumes. A wonderful way to celebrate the joy and hope the New Year brings! Favorite Strauss waltzes, polkas and famous Operetta pieces– a light hearted New Year’s trad ... 
A Russian New Year’s Children’s Party
“YOLKA 2012″
There will be a performance of the Russian folk tale “Frosty” (Morozko), by the GOLDEN ROOSTER ENSEMBLE, (Director Irina Zagornova), with THE BRIGHTON BALLET, (Director Irina Roisen), including songs commentary in English and Russian.
This event is intended for families with children 4 – 10 years of age and all children will receive appropriate holiday gifts.
When: Saturday, January 14, 2012
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Where: The General Consulate of the Russian Federation
9 East 91st street, New York, NY
Admission: $25 Per Person (Children must be accompanied by an adult)
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