South Africa: The Role of Exhibitions, Festivals During Economic Downturns
Now, just as after 9/11, consumers are facing economic trauma syndrome. For many, the first area to get the chop is marketing, advertising and promotional events such as exhibitions and festivals.

Start holidays off right at town tree lighting festivals
Local towns celebrate the holidays with tree lighting festivals. ...

Saturday offers busy day for markets and festivals for Cape Coral
Saturday holds a busy day for street markets and festivals in Cape Coral.

SETBACK BLOW TO GIANT PLANS
Jack The Giant has suffered a setback which will probably prevent him running for the rest of the campaign. Nicky Henderson's six-year-old has not had the greatest of fortunes, with another problem cropping up in the spring to keep him out of the major festivals.

Delivering the festivals' message
Return to the Ridings postcards are Carly McAllan, Megan Shiel, Sam Aitkin and Jack Jackson ? pupils at Drumlanrig St Cuthbert's Primary School in Hawick. Border common ridings and festival organisers are behind the Return to the Ridings invitations, a selection of iconic postcard images for each of the participating events. (04/12/2008)

South Side considers revival proposal
Ed Carlin wants a safer, cleaner, more vibrant South Scranton. A neighborhood with bike lanes and gardens, street festivals and walking tours, police patrols and school pride, solid streets and robust businesses.

Bill regulating festivals won't pass
HOUSE Bill (HB) 5161, filed by Zambales Second District Representative Antonio Diaz will not hold water, at least for one member of the House committee on tourism.

Eats, festivals
CARD PARTY -- Thurs., Dec. 4, noon-4 p.m. -- Westlake Fire Department, 3762 West Lake Road -- lunch, dessert, beverage served -- $4, available at door.

Benefits of events discussed
How events boost the economy and community pride were among the topics of discussion when the organisers of some of the biggest festivals in the Queenstown Lakes District met Mayor Clive Geddes and senior council staff on Wednesday.

Longview accepting applications for tourism funding
The city of Longview is taking applications to fund projects that support or maintain tourism in Longview, such as festivals, events or advertising brochures.

From Walhalla to Williamston, Christmas crush in full force
A host of Christmas parades, Santa-sightings and festivals will take place around the Upstate this weekend.

A tour you can really sink your teeth into
A roundup of upcoming festivals and events around the Northwest and British Columbia.

'Little Zizou', 'Firaaq' nominated in multiple categories at AFFF
Little Zizou, a comedy about two battling Mumbai families who finally come to terms has been nominated for best producer, best director, best male actor and best female actor awards. Firaaq, which has already visited several international film festivals including the Toronto Film Festival...

Odetta remembered locally as gracious, kind to fans
George Wein, the impresario of the Newport folk and jazz festivals, remembered Odetta yesterday as ?important in my life and the life of Newport ? more than people realize.?

Downtown Naples New Year?s Weekend Art Fair makes good investment in sluggish economy
The Downtown Naples New Year?s Weekend Art Fair returns for its 13th anniversary on Dec. 27 and Dec.¬ 28, 2008. Admission is free and open to the public. The Downtown Naples New Year?s Weekend Art Fair is ranked one of the top festivals in the country by Sunshine Artist, the nation?s leading publication for art and craft shows.

Santa Claus is coming to town
Holiday festivals kick off the season in both Marlborough and Hudson tomorrow night.

Iggy Pop: A Lust for Life
Iggy Pop invented punk rock. That's how cool he is. His songs have been covered by the likes of Guns N' Roses, REM, The Red Hot Chili Peppers and The Sex Pistols.

The Dish : Sunny days
They may be a few months away, but with these beautiful sunny days we're experiencing one can't help think about summer's favourite wine and food festivals.

Hainesville resident heads ethnic folk festival
HAINESVILLE - For the third year running, Hainesville resident Jim De Nomie has chaired the one of the largest ethnic folk festivals in the country.

How different religions celebrate Thanksgiving
It is unfortunate that the majority of the United States waits until the fourth Thursday in November to give thanks. Especially when the major world religions have multiple thanksgiving festivals throughout the year. The Christian faith teaches that one should be thankful every day for the mercy and gifts of God.