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Rapids Jam in NC June 16-18

Rapids Jam, concert, Sugarland, Lady Antebellum, Darius Rucker, Willie Nelson, stage, grassroots, music, event, artist, fan, Roanoke Rapids, NC
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New Haven’s International Festival of Arts & Ideas June 11 – 25

Once again, the International Festival of Arts & Ideas offers a wide range of events during their annual festival highlighting the many facets of the arts.  “Across Borders, Across Time” serves as this year’s theme.  The Silk Road Ensemble with … Continue reading

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Frederick, MD and August 6 is for the dogs

Year-round in Downtown Frederick, MD special signs invite visitors to shop with Fido at the many specialty shops and boutiques. In August, don’t miss the First Saturday Dog Days of Summer on August 6th where pet-friendly merchants, costume contests and a … Continue reading

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Bronx Week: 40th Annual Bronx Week Grand Parade May 22

The week concludes with a parade of bands, marchers and cultural groups, followed by the Bronx Week Food & Arts Festival and music concert on the Mosholu Parkway. Mosholu Parkway North Noon http://www.ilovethebronx.com/

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Railroad Festival in VA June 4

The Manassas Heritage Railway Festival is a family celebration of the rich railway history that Manassas has to offer.  Manassas Junction was the site of both the 1st and 2nd Battles of Manassas during the Civil War and of the … Continue reading

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Bronx Week: Rock the Boat on Environmental Day May 21

Enjoy a free canoe ride on the Bronx River, courtesy of the young boat builders at Rock the Boat­an award-winning environmental program for teens that has helped reclaim the river.   Hunts Point Riverside Park 11 am- 4pm http://www.ilovethebronx.com/

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Bronx Week: Historic Trolley Tours May 18

Tour the Bronx on a trolley with Bronx historian Lloyd Ultan. The tours, co-hosted by the Bronx Tourism Council, will focus on early 17th-century feminist and religious freedom leader Anne Hutchinson, after whom a river in the Bronx is named. … Continue reading

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Ahoy Matey, Watch Out for Pirates in VA

From Friday, June 3 – Sunday, June 5, 2011, Hampton’s waterfront comes alive with its annual  Blackbeard Pirate Festival, where about 100 pirate re-enactors led by Captain Edward Teach, Blackbeard the Pirate himself, help visitors step back in time to … Continue reading

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Bronx Week: Zumba at Lunchtime May 18

Zumba dancers will take over the Civic Center and lead the lunchtime crowd in the fitness craze that moves to Latin rhythms. Bronx County Building Noon-2pm http://www.ilovethebronx.com/

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Superplay USA in FL

With brand new state-of-the-art bowling lanes, bumper bowling for the kiddies, laser tag, miniature golf, batting cages and 45 arcade games, this is a must stop for children of all ages. Food is way beyond the usual arcade grub – … Continue reading Continue reading

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