April 2000
April 2000
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Special Quote "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times." --Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities |
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To parents, teachers, and other guardians of children: The Review is a place where adults or kids should be able to stop by and browse. But, remember - I have no control over outside links. For happiest results, please surf the Web with your kids! |
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The Artsy Site Of The Month: The Dennis and Phillip Ratner Museum Jewish art and mysticism--some of the scultures are breathtaking! |
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Personal Home Page Of The Month: Robin's Eclectic Ramblings Anyone with both fat-free vegetarian food and Godiva chocolate has my attention. |
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Web Page Design Site Of The Month: MetaJournals:the art of journaling online includes information on Cascading Style Sheets and more. |
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Seasonal Site Of The Month: AugustaGolf: The 2000 Masters Tournament Coming April 6-9. |
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Just Fun Site Of The Month: Learn To Juggle Amaze your friends. |
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Downright Serious Site Of The Month: Nuttin' With Nuts Home Page I love nuts in food, but for some people they can be a death sentence. |
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Historical Site Of The Month: A Condensed History of Montserrat A condensed history peppered with the compiler's sassy remarks. |
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For February Travelers |
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April 1-8, 2000 (began March 31)
Galveston County Fair and Rodeo
County Fairgrounds, Hitchcock, Texas All the fun of a typcial county fair.
Further information: Call 409-986-6010.
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April 1-2, 2000
Cheraw Spring Festival
Various locations, Cheraw, South Carolina. Living history demonstrations, entertainment, classic car show, arts and crafts, food, sporting events, home tours.
Additional details: Call 843-537-8420 or 888-537-0014.
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April 1-2, 2000
Mid-Atlantic Art and Rubber Stamp Festival
South Jersey Expo Center, Pennsauken, New Jersey. Rubber stamping demonstrations, sales of rubber stamps and accessories, classes, more.
Details: Call 916-782-8823.
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April 1-30, 2000
Singapore Food Festival
Parco Bugis Junction (and other venues) in Singapore. Food Trade Show (April 11-14) at Singapore Expo, outdoor film screenings, brewing festival, feasts at the zoo with special tours, exhibit of food in art, world gourmet marketplace, BBQ, special food tours (for extra fee), more.
Details: Call (65) 831 3858.
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April 6-30, 2000
Dogwood Festival
Center For Arts, Lewiston, Idaho. There are many events throughout the month, including concerts, old car shows, a county fair, and more.
More information: Call 208-799-2243.
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April 7-9, 2000
Prairie Chicken Festival
Town Square (and other venues), Eagle Lake, Texas.
Wildflower walks and bird tours, street dance, music,
petting zoo, chili cook-off, home tours, talent show.
More: Call 409-234-2780.
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April 7-9, 2000
Medieval Fair
Oklahoma University Brandt Park, Norman, Oklahoma.
Minstrels, jousting tournaments, wandering musicians,
arts and crafts, food vendors, human chess game,
costume contest.
Information: Call 800-767-7260 OR 405-366-8095.
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April 8-9, 2000
Bluebird Festival/Wildlife Art Show
Jackson Community College, Jackson, Michigan. Banquet for Bluebirds (fee charged and you must make reservations at 517-782-3453), wildlife programs and films, juried art show of nature and wildlife, live animal programs, children's area, guided walks to bluebird habitat. Small fee is charged.
Further infomation: Call 517-782-3453.NOTE:The Dahlem Environmental Education Center adjacent to the college has 300 acres of natural beauty. There are 5 miles of trails to explore, so take time to enjoy the area.
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April 13-16, 2000
Windfest 2000
Community Center, Portland, Texas..
Horsehose tournament, racquetball tournament, street dance,
carnival, tennis tournament, golf tournament, kite-making
contest, jalapeno eating contest, food, exhibits, arts and
crafts.
More information: Call 361-643-2475.
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April 14-16, 2000
Good Oil Days Festival
Civic Center and Arena Complex, Humble, Texas. The area becomes an early 20th Century boom town in atmosphere as citizens celebrate the joys of black gold with exhibits, old and new machinery, fireworks, carnival, children's activities, and 400 vendors of arts, crafts and food.
Details: Call 281-446-2128.
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April 13-May 6, 2000
Kentucky Derby Festival
Waterfront Park (and other venues), Louisville, Kentucky.
A couple of weeks before the actual race, the area
is already alive with pageants, steamboat races, banquets,
boat races, beach volleyball, parades, and the spectacular
Thunder Over Louisville (the night of April 15). Some events
charge admission.
More details: Call 502-584-6383.
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April 14-30, 2000
Milwaukee Shaw Festival
VENUE, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Plays and lectures having to do with George Bernard Shaw.
This year's presentations include Pygmalion.
Details and tickets: Call 414-291-7800.
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April 15-16, 2000
Tulip Festival
City Park, Wamego, Kansas.
Tulip Festival run, arts and crafts, food. While you
are in the area, you can tour the Beecher Bible and
Rifle Church (I kid you not...call 785-456-2485 for
tour information).
Festival details: Call 785-456-7849.
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April 15-16, 2000
Tulip Time
City Park, Belle Plains, Kansas.
arts and crafts, car show, flower show, viewing of
30,000 tulips at the arboretum.
Further information: Call 316-488-2604.
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April 17-19, 2000
New England Drama Festival
Andover High School, Andover, Massachusetts.
High schools in New England states present one-act plays.
wrote to Christine McCarthy at Collinsfest@aol.com for the phone number.
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April 21-23, 2000
Discover Walk Festival
100 Columbia Street, Vancouver, Washington.
This the the fourth year in which non-competitive walking
events begin from Red Lion Hotel at the Quay on Columbia
Street. The friendship walk is that Friday afternoon. The
weekend continues with a series of 5K, 10K, 21K, 32K and
42K walks. (food and beverages are available for purchase).
There are also two swim sessions at a nearby pool. The walks
have the added benefit of passing historic and scenic areas of
Vancouver, and some surfaces are compatible with strollers
and wheelchairs.
More information: Call 360-892-6758.
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April 23-30, 2000
Melbourne Autumn Music Festival
Trinity College Chapel (and other venues), Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Bach and other composers' works will be featured with organ, violin, harpsichord
and more.
Further details: Call 03 9347 0447.
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April 26-29, 2000
Vinton Dogwood Festival
Farmers Market, Vinton, Virginia.
Parades, carnival rides, food, high-flying character balloons, crafts for salt.
More: Call 540-983-0613.
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April 27-29, 2000
Atlantic Band Festival
Mt. Saint Vincent University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Ajudicators review band and choral groups, and there are clinics,
evening concerts.
Further information: Call 902-886-3060.
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April 27-30, 2000
Vidalia Onion Festival
Southeastern Technical Institute, Vidalia, Georgia.
Fireworks, air show (including demonstrations by the Northern
Lights--I've seen them perform and they are impressive), arts
and crafts, onion-eating contest, carnival, street dance,
children's parade, onion run/walk, kids' fishing rodeo,
choral concert, comedy night.
Details: Call 912-538-9700 OR 912-538-3141.
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April 27-May 21, 2000
Virginia Waterfront International Arts Festival
Pavilion Theatre in Virginia Beach (and other venues in coastal Virginia).
Air show, ancient gold jewelry exhibition, Farukh Ruzimatov with Stars of the
Russian Ballet, performances by the Virginia Symphony, lunchtime chamber music
series, Scottish tattoo. Some events are ticketed and require admission.
More information: 800-386-4682.
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April 28-29, 2000
Crystal Festival and Celebration of Birds
Salt Plains Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center, Cherokee, Oklahoma.
Visitor prospecting for selenite crystals, photo contests, tours of state
fish hatchery, advanced birdwatching tours, native plant walks, nature at
night presentation, intermediate birdwatching tours, falconry demonstration,
book fair, boat trips to Ralstin Island to observe nesting sites for large
shore birds.
Further details: Call 580-596-3053. Note: This is a refuge where you can see up to 100 species of birds in a day, and on the festival weekend you'll also have the benefit of the keen eyes of experts to guide you.
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April 28-29, 2000
Festival of the Rain
Waterfront Park, Stevenson, Washington.
Slug contest, arts and crafts, parade, refreshments.
Note: Once in Stevenson, you're not far from Mount
St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, and can explore Ape
Cave, a lengthy lava tube. This is a major recreational
area, and water sports and activities abound.
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April 28-30, 2000
Timonium Crafts Festival
Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium, Maryland.
Almost 400 artists and craftspeople participate.
There is also a food court and a specialty foods section.
Demonstrations are many, including blacksmithing, paper
making, marble sculpting, wheel-thrown pottery and chainsaw
carving. Live entertaiment highlights the atmosphere.
More: Call 800-210-9900. Note: Timonium is in the basic neighborhood of Baltimore, so while you're there, you can visit the National Aquarium. It's wise to reserve tickets ahead of time. Call 410-481-7328.
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April 28-30, 2000
Stockton Asparagus Festival
Oak Grove Park, Stockton, California.
Hot-air balloon rides, celebrity asparagus spear-throwing
competition, 5K Spear-It Run, car show, photos with
Lassie, recipe contest, and treats such as Asparagus Nachos,
Deep-fried asparagus and the really unusual (you can get
it without alcohol) asparagus margarita. Admission is charged.
Details: Call 800-350-1987.
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April 28-30, 2000
North Carolina Pickle Festival
Downtown, Mount Olive, North Carolina.
Two entertainment stages, arts and crafts, Tour de Pickle Bike
event, fly-in and rides at airport, car show, community
worship service, free pickles, plus food to buy such as Dill
Pickle Potato Chips and Dill Pickle Popcorn.
Futher information: Call 919-658-3113.
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April 28-30, 2000
South Carolina Festival of Roses
Edisto Memorial Gardens, Orangeburg, South Carolina.
This is the official opening of rose season in the area,
and Edisto Gardens has over 4000 plants on display. The
test garden works on hybrid plants, and there are also
azaleas, a boardwalk to a wetlands area, a sensory garden,
terrace garden and a butterfly garden. The festival adds
an arts and crafts exhibit (and sale), sports tournaments,
food, children's activities and displays of classic cars.
More: Call 803-534-6821.
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April 28-30, 2000
Colleton Rice Festival
Various locations in Walterboro, South Carolina.
Pageant, parade, rice run, food, music, rice cooking
contest.
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April 28-30, 2000
Vermont Maple Festival
American Legion Hall (and other venues), St. Albans, Vermont.
This the 34th year for this event. Activities include
a pancake breakfast, craft show and sale, carnival,
sugar house tours, maple exhibits, maple store, antique
show and sale, youth talent show, parade, foods such as maple
cotton candy.
Further details: Call 802-524-5800.
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April 29-30, 2000
Daffodil Festival
Hubbard Park, Meriden, Connecticut.
For 22 years, Meriden has hosted this beautiful display of
over half a million daffodils. There is an antique show,
parade, crowning of Little Miss Daffodil, a total of three
stages of continuous musical entertainment. More than 40
food vendors feed an eager crowd.
More information: Call 203-630-4259.
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April 29-30, 2000
National Cornbread Festival
Cedar Street area, South Pittsburg, Tennessee.
There is a cornbread cook-off, and there are free
cornbread samples. Over 100,000 people enjoyed last
year's celebration.
Details: Call 423-837-0022.
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April 29-30, 2000
Viking Fest
San Gabriel Park, Georgetown, Texas.
There is only a small fee to enjoy this celebration of
Scandinavian heritage, with arts and crafts, demonstrations
of old Viking villages, wife-carrying games, foods such as
waffles, lefse and ableskiverr.
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Great American Spice Company carries a number of unusual items in addition to spices and flavorings you might already use. Have you tried these? Wild Blueberry Peach Bagel Butter Amish Pantry Spreadable Blackberry Fruit (no sugar added) Scorned Woman BBQ Sauce Peanut Butter Flavor Oil Nacho Cheese Popcorn Seasoning |
Buy great spices at great prices
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Antiques Anonymous?
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You see them everywhere now. They long to go through
the boxes in your negelcted attic. They haunt little
shops along lonely highways all over the land. They
snoop, they squint, they ask how old, how acquired,
and how much it costs.
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No, we're not talking about FBI agents here. They would
be far easier to deal with on any level. These are the
antiques and collectibles lovers. Some of them become
so enthralled with finding things that they end up
finding things for other people and selling them to them. |
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Chrisor Babe and her husband Greg have spent the last year
or two in the ranks of the new online antique auction
hounds. Like many of us, Chrisor was aware of a few old
things when she was growing up (like clawfooted dining
tables), but she wasn't bitten by the antique bug until
Greg got involved a few years ago. Chrisor ventured into
selling online by putting a John and Jacqueline Kennedy
miniature creamer (which had been in the family since 1962)
on Ebay. She "thinned out" a few more things from accumulated
possessions, and before she knew it, the bug had bitten
her in a big way. |
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So does Chrisor sell everything she finds? Not a chance. She
has her own passion for old flower frogs, compacts, cigarette
cases, Jadite dishes, and spaghetti poodles. If you'd like to see what Chrisor and Greg currently have at auction you can email EdenBabe@aol.com for details. You might even be able to talk her into finding specific items for you. She's currently on the prowl for Royal Haegar pottery for one lucky customer. |
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If you think you might enjoy buying and selling antiques and
collectibles, Chrisor recommends, "Jump right in by exploring
local auctions and antique stores. Also do lots of research
so you can realize a bargain when you see one." |
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If you want to know more about either buying or selling at
online (and other) auctions, here are some excellent sites to visit: |
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The Guide to Federal Government Sales
includes information on auctions and sales from the Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Land Management,
U.S. Postal Service, U.S. Customs Service and more. Don't go buying guides on inside government sales when you can get the information for yourself free by calling a few phone numbers!
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Do you have part of a set of Grandma's china, but would like to complete
the set again? Try Set Your Table. They can help you
find dealers who specialize in discontinued tableware.
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Searching for a particular item? Trying to decide what area of interest you have?
Try Antique Hot Spots, which has extensive
listings of dealers, books, a "wanted" section, and more.
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Antiques Roadshow reflects the current
renewed interest in antigues and collectibles. People haul in everything from steins to (possible)
Steinways in hope of finding out more about their treasures.
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If you begin with what you already have or already know, you can
have a lot of fun with antiques and collectibles. Keep your eyes
and ears open, go to shows and sales, talk to dealers and
appraisers, and read everything you
can get your hands on concerning your areas of interest.
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Have a great time!
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Please join us in welcoming artist Joan Garnand
to our little patch of light on the web. Joan's arts and crafts creations are finally finding their way out of her Tennessee community and into the hearts of admirers everywhere.
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It's still around. The colors have changed to keep up
with the times, but the Easy-Bake Oven
can still turn out a dandy little dessert.
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If your lower back tends to bother you, you might be able to strengthen
the muscles with exercise. Read Relieving Low-Back Pain.
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How does a young person take his or her dreams of running a business from
just a dream into reality? Here's a good starting place:
Idea Cafe:GenX Startup
expends much of its energy reaching young entrepeneurs. |
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I have no connection with these folks, but thought their product
was interesting. If Dad has too many ties for you to give him
another one this coming Father's Day, consider
The Elite Knot, which
dresses up his ties with interchangeable semi-precious stones.
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If you've been asked to chair the committee for the fund-raising talent show for next year, you need Blueprints For Greenbacks.
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Rubber stamp collectors! Anne-Made Designs has a 258-page catalog. To get yours, you'll need a check for $8.50. (if you are new to stamping, I should tell you it's a common practice to pay for catalogs) This will get you a full catalog and supplements, plus first-timers get a 3-by-5 card of assorted unmounted stamps to enjoy (Anne's choice). |
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Send your $8.50 to: Anne-Made Designs Anne Olney PO Box 697-D Erwin TN 37650 You can tell Anne I sent you, but she'll give you prompt, professional service anyway--it's just her style.
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