Deb's Monthly Review

November 2004

Editor: Deb Thompson deb@lightpatch.com

Festivals for Travelers, Sites of the Month, Archives, Selected Links and more.

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The Artsy Site Of The Month: SabuCat Movie Trailers Approximately 100 old movie trailers to stream or download.		Handy Site Of The Month: Top 100 Entrepreneurial Colleges Entrepreneur.com weighs the schools. Regional favorites are included, as well as rankings by alumni.
Just Fun Site Of The Month: Drawing Fast 'n Easy Choose your colors and doodle awhile. A nice stress reducer.		Scientific Site Of The Month: Quotations in Physics Words from Fuller, Einstein, Newton and others.

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November Events

For November Travelers

November 4-7, 2004 Indy's International Festival State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis, Indiana.	Cultural displays, entertainment, ethnic foods, global bazaar, special accommodation for school groups prior to general opening. Tickets: Call 317-236-6515 ext. 106.
November 5-7, 2004 Kona Coffee Cultural Festival various venues, Kaiula-Kona, Hawaii.	In its 34th year, this event on the Big Island includes a coffee picking contest, ikebana display, lantern parade, coffee cupping workshop, lei contest, talent night and more. Some events may require reservations, and some may require separate tickets/admissions. with. Information: Call 808-326-7820.
November 5-7, 2004 Louisiana Pecan Festival Front Street, Colfax, Louisiana.	Parade, talent show, arts and crafts, entertainment, food. Information: Call 318-627-5196.
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November 5-7, 2004 Sabine Free State Festival Toledo Bend Lake area, Florien, Louisiana.	This area was a Free State from 1806-1822 (and thus not really part of the state of Louisiana), and this event looks back at that time. Enjoy trail rides, a pageant, old crafts such as lye-soap making, vendors, 5K run, parade, and plenty of food. Information: Call 318-586-7655 or 800-358-7802.
November 5-7, 2004 Alabama Pecan Festival Tillman's Corner Community Center, 5055 Carol Plantation Road, Mobile, Alabama.	Southern pecan pie, carnival, children's activities, arts and crafts, vendors, musical talent contest, festival foods, entertainment. Tickets: Call 251-401-5555.
November 5-7, 2004 Florida Seafood Festival Battery Park, Apalachicola, Florida.	Maritime exhibits, entertainment, parade, games and activities for kids, arts and crafts, blessing of the fleet, food (especially seafood). Find Out More: Call 888-653-8100.
November 5-7, 2004 Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival Seville Square (see note!), Pensacola, Florida.	Please note: Due to extensive damage from the 2004 hurricane season, this event has been cancelled. The festival is scheduled to resume in 2005 Details: (event cancelled for 2004).
November 5-7, 2004 Flapjack Festival Land O' Lakes Community Center, Pasco, Florida.	Flapjack breakfast, pageant, 5K run, vendors, entertainment, non-profit and business displays, flapjack eating contest. The festival is in its 25th year. Additional Details: Call 813-909-2722.
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November 5-7, 2004 Sunshine Festival Downtown, near Crescent Park Donaldsonville, Louisiana.	Games, rides, seafood, arts and crafts, wild game cooking contest, music. Information: Call 225-473-4814.
November 6, 2004 Chocolate Festival Tahoe Biltmore Lodge Crystal Bay, Nevada.	This one is a fund-raiser for Tahoe Women's Serivces, and includes entertainment, silent auction, samplings of chocolate desserts, wine tasting, chef demonstrations, prizes and more. The event will be held from 7 p.m-10 p.m. Further Details: Call 775-298-0010.
November 6, 2004 Sweetwater Festival Historic downtown, Milledgeville, Georgia.	Enjoy 2 stages of entertainment, plus arts and crafts, classic cars, and more. The event runs from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Get More Details: Call 478-452-4687 or 800-653-1804.
November 6, 2004 Granite City Fall Festival On The Square, Elberton, Georgia.	Entertainment, food, arts and crafts, activities and rides for kids. Questions: Call 706-283-5651.
November 6, 2004 Society Hill Catfish Festival unknown venue(s), Hartsville, South Carolina.	5K run/walk, parade, games, entertainment, food. Learn Information: Call 843-332-6401.
November 6, 2004 Cotton Gin Festival Downtown, Bostwick, Georgia.	In its 15th year, the day includes arts and crafts, antiques, road race, parade, food and entertainment. The event runs from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Get More Details: Call 706-342-0182.
November 6-7, 2004 Giant Omelette Celebration Magdalen Square, Abbeville, Louisiana.	They have to break 5000 eggs to make this omelette, and they cook it in a 12-foot skillet and serve it to a large, hungry crowd. There is also a poker run and a parade, plus you can enjoy antique cars on display, arts and crafts, food vendors and music. Sunday is the day they make and serve the giant omelette. Further Information: Call 337-893-0013 or 337-898-5884.
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November 6-7, 2004 Halifax Art Festival Downtown, on Beach Street, Daytona Beach, Florida.	In its 42nd year, the event features 2 stages of entertainment, 2 food courts, and more than 250 artisans showing and selling their wares. The event is held from 10am-5pm. Details: Call 386-671-3272.
November 6-7, 2004 Toccoa Harvest Festival Doyle Street, Toccoa, Georgia.	Activities for kids, more than 200 vendors (including crafts, produce and baked goods), entertainment, food, classic cars, 5K run and walk. The event is in its 28th year. Information: Call 706-282-3269.
November 6-7, 2004 Picayune Street Fair Canal Street, Picaynue, Mississippi.	The event runs from 9am-5pm, and includes collectibles and antiques, two courts of food vendors, more than 250 arts and crafts booths, plus entertainment. Find Out More: Call 601-799-3070.
November 6-7, 2004 Litchfield Park Arts Festival Downtown, Litchfield Park, Arizona.	In its 34th year, the festival features wine tasting, entertainment, international foods, artist demonstrations and more than 250 arts and crafts booths. More Information: Call 623-393-5338.
November 11-14, 2004 Thibodeauxville Fall Fest Downtown, Thibodeauxville, Louisiana.	More than 150 arts and crafts booths, a rubber duck race, entertainment, Cajun foods. Learn More: Call 985-446-1187.
November 11-14, 2004 Cracklin' Festival Veterans Memorial Park, Port Barre, Louisiania	Carnival rides, arts and crafts, cracklin' cooking contest, entertainment, parade, pageant, history displays. Further Details: Call 337-585-6251.
November 11-21, 2004 Wine and Mushroom Fest various venues, Mendocino, California	Demonstrations, information on edible mushrooms, cooking classes. You can walk with experts to identify wild mushrooms, enjoy wine tasting, art exhibits, Skunk Train rides, historical local walking tours of former brothel area (with a surprise character or two), music, films, crafts, mushroom breakfast, winemaker dinners, lighthouse tours, much more. Some events may require reservations and have limited enrollment. Some may require separating ticketing or an extra fee. Further Details: Call 866-466-3636.
November 12-14, 2004 Spinach Festival Downtown, Crystal City, Texas.	Carnival, pageant, tournaments, arts and crafts, parade, spinach cooking contest and more. Details: Call 830-374-3161.
November 12-14, 2004 Special Olympics Pennsylvania Festival Villanova University (and other venues), Villanova, Pennsylvania.	More than a thousand athletes and nearly 400 coaches participate in one of the largest Special Olympics gatherings in the United States. Events include power lifting, bocce, soccer and volleyball. Volunteers are still needed, or you can just show up to cheer for the participants. The gathering is in its 16th year. Information: Call 610-519-7244 or 800-235-9058 ext. 234.
November 12-14, 2004 St. Rita Pecan Festival St. Rita Church/School, Harahan, Louisiana.	Carnival, games, gift basket auction, entertainment, crafts, lots of food. Additional Details: Call 504-737-2915.
November 12-14, 2004 Fountain Festival of Arts & Crafts Downtown, Fountain Hills, Arizona.	Mingle with up to 150,000 people who come to see the work of almost 500 artisans. Enjoy music and find plenty of food with shaded seating areas. Learn More: Call 480-837-1654.
November 13-14, 2004 Three Rivers Art Festival North Columbia Street, Covington, Louisiana.	In its 8th year, the event features 150 juried artists, entertainment, an area for children and a food court. The hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and admission is free. Details: Call 985-871-4141.
November 13-14, 2004 Homosassa Arts, Crafts & Seafood Festival Yulee Drive, Homosassa, Florida	In its 30th year, the festival features the work of 175 artisans, a raffle and entertainment. There will be plenty of festival foods, including low-fat choices, fruit and vegetables, seafood, Cajun specialties and BBQ dishes. Hours are 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Sunday. More Information: Call 352-628-2666.
November 14, 2004 Elegant Evening Downtown Downtown area, Paso Robles, California.	Local merchants offer open house hospitality with hors d'oeuvres and beverages, plus the sidewalks are lined with luminaries and strolling minstrels offer music to add to the atmosphere. You can also enjoy a complimentary carriage ride. What you might not notice at first is the little extra that a local dance studio provides to the evening fun. Dancers in character costumes act as live mannequins in shop windows throughout the event, which runs from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Additional Details: Call 805-238-4103.
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November 18-19, 2004 Elk Falls Annual Open House Various venue(s), Elk Falls, Kansas.	Baking contest, flea market, walking tours, arts and crafts, food, outhouse tour and contest (of decorated outhouses). Additional Details: Call 620-329-4433.
November 20, 2004 Macaroni Fest unknown venue(s), Victoria, Texas.	This event celebrates the historic Macaroni Railroad, and features games, a 5K run, macaroni cooking contest, classic cars, poker run, historic reenactments, battle of the bands, fishing tournament for kids, food, arts and crafts. Details: Call 361-573-5277.
November 20, 2004 Pecan Fest unknown venue(s), Chetopa, Kansas.	Pecan cooking contest, entertainment, games, arts and crafts, vendors, pecan harvesting demonstrations, community lunch. Information: Call 620-236-7511.
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November 20-21, 2004 Mountain Mandarin Festival Gold County Fairgrounds, Auburn, California.	In its 11th year, the festival includes grower displays, foods with mandarin oranges and juice as ingredients, mandarin bowling, a bubble gum blowing contest, Kids Zone, cooking demonstrations, arts and crafts, a recipe contest and more. Get More Details: Call 916-663-1918.
November 20-21, 2004 Ramble-A Garden Festival Fairchild Tropical Gardens, Miami, Florida	Plants on display and for sale, old and rare books, exhibits, activities for children, gifts for sale, farmers' market, antiques, entertainment, artist marketplace, plus plenty of festival foods such as smoothies, fresh corn on the cob and tropical tastes such as mango salsa. Further Details: Call 305-667-1651.
November 20-21, 2004 Tomato Festival unknown venue(s), Palmetto, Florida.	Car show, tomato cooking contest, PRCA rodeo, entertainment, arts and crafts. Find Out More: Call 941-722-1639.
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November 20-21, 2004 Pasadena Fall Fine Art And Craft Festival Central Park, Old Pasadena, Pasadena, California.	Entertainment, international food court, activities for children and arts and crafts. Learn Information: Call 626-797-6803.
November 20-27, 2004 Wings Over The Prairie Festival Main Street area, (and other venues), Stuttgart, Arkansas.	Merchant specials, arts and crafts, carnival, duck calling contests, off-road events, sporting collectibles show, 10K Duck Race, exhibits, duck gumbo cooking contest. Find Out More: Call 870-673-1620.
November 21, 2004 Poinsettia Festival Downtown, Encinitas, California	400 vendor booths (non-profit, commercial, arts and crafts). You can also enjoy entertainment and the Flower Capital Pavilion displays. (Food is available at nearby restaurants.) Further Details: Call 760-943-1950.
November 25 - December 5, 2004 Pirates in Paradise various venues, Key West, Florida	Storytelling, costumes (and contests), a lighted boat parade, sunset sailing, displays of maritime art, mock attacks by pirates on several different ships, pool party, pirate film fest, historic displays, museum displays, snorkeling trips, and much more. Some activities require a fee, but many are free. Activities do fill up in some cases, so it's best to check ahead for any event you have a special interest in. Questions: Call 305-296-9694.
November 26-27, 2004 The Birthplace of Speed various venues, Ormond Beach, Florida	Gaslight Parade, more than 150 antique cars on display, block party. The event is in its 47th year. Questions: Call 386-441-7793.
November 27, 2004 Swine Time Festival Swine Time Grounds, Climax, Georgia.	Quilts, Swine Time Parade, entertainment, soap making and quilt making demonstrations, arts and crafts, pig racing, hog calling, Best Dressed Pig Contest, corn shucking contest, festival foods and more. Find Out More: Please email dshcch@planttel.net
November 27, 2004 Olde Fashioned Christmas at Home various venues, Gustine, California.	Christmas tree lighting, music, crafts, community breakfast, lighted truck and tractor parade, fire truck rides for kids, more. Learn More: Call 209-854-2384 or 209-854-2003.
November 27, 2004 Cracker Christmas Festival Cadwell Park, Umatilla, Florida	Concerts, visit from Santa, dog jog, Christmas parade, Kiddie Playland, arts and crafts, displays, food, announcement of beard growing contest winners. The festival is in its 29th year. This year is also the town's Centennial, so the festival includes the burial of a town time capsule. Further Details: Call 352-669-3511.
November 27, 2004 Chitlin' Strut Civic Center & Fairgrounds, Salley, South Carolina	Mingle with up to 50,000 visitors in this small town as one of the more unusual food offerings of festival life is fried and served as a Southern delicacy. If you don't care to indulge, you can still enjoy entertainment, a carnival, a Hawg Call Contest, arts and crafts, concession stands, the Chitlin' Strut Parade and activities for kids. Questions: Call 803-258-3485.
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November 27, 2004 Christmas in Olde Ballinger County Court House lawn, Ballinger, Texas.	Pageant, parade, tree lighting, food, crafts, an appearance by Santa, games for children. Additional Information: Call 325-365-2333 or 325-365-5611.
November 27-28, 2004 Victorian Christmas on 6th Street Historic 6th Street, Austin, Texas	150 booths of arts and crafts, plus Christmas caroling by small groups and choirs and music from a handbell choir. There will be Mountainmen and American Indian encampments, rope tricks and a falconry demonstration, costumed participants, barbershop quartets, wild west show, festival foods and much more. Questions: Call 512-441-9015.
November 27-28 2004 Space Coast Art Festival unknown venue(s), Cocoa Beach, Florida	More than 230 artisans show and sell their work. There are activities for kids, entertainment and food. The event is in its 40th year. Further Information: Call 321-784-3322.
November 29, 2004 Christmas Chili Fest Downtown, Dodge City, Kansas.	Chili cooking contest, an old-fashioned parade of lights, cowboy-style Christmas caroling. Get More Details: Call 620-225-8186 or 800-653-9378.
November Somethings! Brief, bare-boned last-minute festival listings:
November 1-2 Oktoberfest, Helen, Georgia, 706-878-2181 or 800-858-8027 November 2-5 Greek Festival, 200 Hempstead St., New London, Connecticut, 860-442-2377 November 4-6 Greek Fest, 50 South Ann Street, Mobile, Alabama, 251-438-9888 November 4-7 International Festival, State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis, Indiana, 317-236-6515 November 5-6 Pig on the Ridge, Ridgeway, South Carolina, 803-337-8880 November 5-7 Great Las Vegas Craft Festival, Cashman Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, 805-481-7100 November 5-7 Greek Festival, Ball St., Galveston, Texas, 490-762-7591 November 6 Harvest Fest 2004, Mullet Hall Equestrian Center, Johns Island, South Carolina, 843-795-4FUN November 6-7 Festival of the Arts, Inverness, Florida, 352-746-7606 November 6-7 Downtown Festival & Art show, Gainesville, Florida, 352-334-5064 November 6-7 Seafood & Arts Festival, E. G. Simmons Park, Ruskin, Florida, 813-645-3808 November 6-13 American Indian Film Festival, San Francisco, California, 415-554-0525 November 7 World's Championship Shrimp Cookoff, Port Isabel, Texas, 800-527-6102 November 12-13 Holy Cross Medieval Festival, 205 E. College Street,                                Simpsonville, South Carolina, 864-967-7470 November 12-14 Scottish Gathering, Salado, Texas, 254-947-5232 November 12-14 Roanoke Bluegrass Weekend, Roanoke, Virginia November 12-14 Greek Festival, St. Demetrius Greek Orthodox Church, Fort Worth, Texas, 817-626-5578 November 13 Heritage Syrup Festival, 514 N. High, Henderson, Texas, 903-657-4303 November 17-21 Alaska Bald Eagle Festival, Haine, Alaska, 907-766-2202 November 19-21 Festival of Trees, Vicksburg Convention Center, Vicksburg, Mississippi, 601-630-2929 November 19-20 Greek Festival, 294 Greenkill Ave., Kingston, New York, 845-331-3522 November 19-21 Paradise City Arts Festival, Royal Plaza Trade Center,                                Marlborough, Pennsylvania, 413-587-0772 November 20 Tellabration, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee November 20-21 Arts & Crafts Festival, Longwood, Florida, 407-331-7354 November 20-21 Ozark Mountain Christmas Arts & Crafts Festival, Joplin, Missouri, 479-273-7478 November 26 Festival of Lights, Yountville, California, 707-944-0904 November 26 Festival of Lights, Main Street, Placerville, California, 530-672-3436 November 26 Christmas on the Square, Downtown, Belleville, Kansas, 785-527-2310 November 27 Christmas Festival & Electric Light Parade, Belen, New Mexico, 505-864-8091
Other November 2004 Events You Might Enjoy
November 2 Christmas in New Orleans Arts & Crafts Expo, Ponchartrain Center,                                Kenner, Louisiana, 504-795-5853 November 2-8 HBA Fall Home Show, Bartle Hall, Kansas City, Missouri, 816-924-8800 November 4 An Evening of Sprituals, University of Mobile (Weaver Auditorium),                                Mobile, Alabama, 251-442-2420 November 5-6 Delta Film Festival, PGM Theatres, Manteca, California, 209-823-7229 November 5-7 Heritage Arts & Crafts Market, New Braunfels, Texas, 830-629-6504 November 5-7 Southern Colorado Holiday Food & Gift Festival,                                Colorado Springs, Colorado, 503-526-1080 November 5-7 National Farm Toy Show, Beckman High School, Dyersville, Iowa, 800-533-8293 November 5-7 Bookworm Bash, Esplanade Park, Addison, Texas, 972-242-4464 November 6 Clinton Fine Arts & Crafts Festival, Clinton High School, Clinton, New York, 315-853-5574 November 6 Harvest Artwalk, Downtown, Ventura, California, 805-648-2075 November 6 Wine & Food Festival, Enid, Oklahoma, 580-233-1325 November 6 Fall Craft Fair, Yukon, Oklahoma, 405-354-7208 November 6 South Carolina Storytelling Festival, Charleston, South Carolina, 843-852-4200 November 6 AISD Pow Wow & Heritage Festival, Toney Burger Center, Austin, Texas, 512-448-1960 November 6-7 Midwestern Woodcarvers Show, Belle-Clair Expo Hall, Bellville, Illinois, 618-235-1003 November 6-7 Simsbury Antiques Show, Henry James Jr. High School,                                Simsbury, Connecticut, 860-658-2500 November 6-7 Gem & Mineral Show, Performing Arts & Convention Center,                                Oxnard, California, 805-486-2424 November 6-7 The Great Southwest Rubber Stamp Fall Fiesta, Mesa, Arizona, 480-649-3566 November 7 Golf Cart Parade, Palm Desert, California, 760-346-6111 November 7 Art on the Porches, Knowles Island, Ridgeland, South Carolina, 843-726-6468 November 7 Holidays Are Coming Arts & Crafts Show, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 603-528-4014 November 8 Louisiana Book Festival, State Capitol, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 225-219-9503 November 9 Prince of Peace Holiday Bazaar, Taylors, South Carolina, 864-268-8513 November 9-10 Christmas Boutique & Angel Street Cafe, 601 Claymont Drive,                                Ballwin, Missouri, 636-394-2233 November 9-11 YMCA Christmas Market, Convention Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 423-265-8834 November 9-11 Wichita Farm Show, Kansas Coliseum, Wichita, Kansas November 11-13 Mistletoe Mart, Church of the Ascension, Westminster, Maryland, 410-848-3251 November 11-14 Dickens Christmas Show, Myrtle Beach, south Carolina, 843-448-9483 November 13 Norton County Arts Council Arts & Crafts Fair, Norton, Kansas, 785-877-2501 November 13 Creative Art ∓ Craft Show, Burnett, Texas, 512-756-0834 November 13 Homemade Holidays Craft Show, Middle School, Ottawa, Kansas, 785-242-8618 November 12-13 Sound The Alarm Christmas Bazaar, New Castle, Indiana, 765-521-4965 November 12-14 New England Craft & Specialty Food Fair, Salem, New Hampshire, 603-332-2616 November 12-14 Weems Artfest, State Fairgrounds, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 505-293-6133 November 12-14 Telfair Art Fair, Telfair Square, Savannah, Georgia, 912-232-1177, ext. 15 November 12-14 Festival of Trees, Riverfront Community Center, Leavenworth, Kansas, 913-682-7557 November 13-14 Deer Widows Weekend, Saginaw, Michigan, 989-624-6226 November 13-14 Herkimer County Arts & Crafts Fair, Community College,                                Herkimer, New York, 315-866-0300 ext. 259 November 13-14 Flamingo Follies Art Show, Flagler Avenue, New Smyrna Beach, Florida, 386-424-2175 November 13-14 Best Friend of Charleston Train Show, Johns Island, South Carolina, 843-760-7405 November 14-16 Louisiana Highland Games, Jackson, Louisiana, 225-344-7228 November 15-20 Gingerbread House Festival, University Mall, Orem, Utah, 801-785-8999 November 18 Taste of the Holidays, Community Center, Arcata, California, 707-845-7555 Novmeber 19-20 Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair, Allendale, South Carolina, 803-584-4207 November 19-20 Broadmoor Art & Crafts Show, Broadmoor High School,                                Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 225-926-1420 November 19-21 Zia Arts & Crafts Show, State Fairgrounds, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 505-265-1791 November 19-21 Capital City Art & Craft show, Civic Center, Charleston, West Virginia, 304-345-1500 November 20 Handbell Concert, New Windsor Middle School, New Windsor, Maryland, 410-751-9584 November 20 Pfall Pfest Arts & Crafts Show, Recreation Center on Immanuel Road,                                Pfugerville, Texas, 512-251-5082 November 20 Lighted Holiday Parade, Leavenworth, Kansas, 913-682-2113 November 20 Christmas Craft Fair, Burlington High School, Burlington, Kansas, 620-364-8484 November 20-21 Holly Berry Arts & Crafts Show, Manchester, New Hampshire, 603-528-4014 November 20-22 Gingerbread Village, Garvey Center, Wichita, Kansas, 620-683-4788 November 20-21 Holiday Spirit Craft Fair, Ballwin, Missouri, 314-415-7766 November 21 Tejano Super Car Show, County Coliseum, Odessa, Texas, 432-337-2189 November 23 Night of Nativities, Yoder, Kansas, 620-465-3613 November 24 KUDL's Christmas in the Sky, Blue Springs, Missouri, 816-795-8200 November 26 Parade of Lights, Downtown, Fort Worth, Texas, 817-336-2787 ext. 21 November 26 Santa's Holiday of Lights , Washington, Missouri, 636-239-1743 November 26 Light Up The Night Holiday Boat Parade, Beaufort, South Carolina, 843-525-6644 November 26 Christmas Light Parade, Center Avenue, Oakley, Kansas, 785-672-4862 November 26-27 Winter Art & Craft Fair, Seasons Conference Center, Nashville, Indiana, 812-587-5068 November 26-27 Christmas in the Spruce Craft Show, State Fairgrounds,                                Hutchinson, Kansas, 620-669-1247 November 26-28 America's Largest Christmas Bazaar, State Fairgrounds,                                Sacramento, California, 503-282-0974 November 26-28 Pioneer Christmas Arts & Crafts Expo, 225 W. Douglas,                                Wichita, Kansas, 620-729-9443 November 26-28 Gingerbread Showcase, Canterbury Shaker Village,                                Concord, Hew Hampshire, 603-783-9511 November 27 Rockets Over the Red, Shreveport, Louisiana November 27 Christmas Craft Show, Guerin College Prep High School, River Grove, Illinois, 773-399-8531 November 27 Lighted Christmas Parade, Main Street, Russell, Kansas, 785-483-2897 November 27 Evening of Lights Christmas Parade, Town Square, Garnett, Kansas, 785-448-6767 November 27 Homemade for the Holidays, Cico Park, Manhattan, Kansas, 913-776-8829 November 27-28 Riley's Arts & Crafts Show, Ulysses, Kansas, 620-356-1206 November 27-28 U.S. Weapons Gun Show, Kansas Coliseum, Valley Center, Kansas, 316-755-1243 November 27-28 Christmas Showcase of Arts & Crafts, New Braunfels, Texas, 210-698-0811 November 27-28 Holiday Craft Fair, Franklin & Marshall College,                                Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 215-579-5997 or 800-684-7440 November 27-28 Gig Harbor Winterfest Arts & Crafts Fair, Peninsula High School,                                Gig Harbor, Washington, 253-857-3530 November 28 Mid-America Train & Toy Show, Kansas City, Missouri, 913-651-5864 November 29 Twinkle Light Parade, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 505-768-3555 November 30 Christmas Spectacular (music), (7 p.m.) Dauphin Way Baptist Church, Mobile, Alabama November 30 Christmas Parade, Downtown, Emporia, Kansas, 620-342-1600 November 30 - December 2 Farm and Ranch Show, Civic Center, Amarillo, Texas, 806-378-4297
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Michael Parks is singing, and he recorded 17 songs for us to enjoy, including: I'll Never Be Free Basin Street Blues Don't Go To Strangers Easy Street This CD was a long time coming, but it was worth waiting for. Take a trip to Listen Recordings where you can order your copy.

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Joan Garnand creates from her home in Tennessee. Her design styles range from simple elegance to whimsical fun. Joan does hand-painted stationery, uses spare moments at festivals to paint faces, and entertains children at private parties. Only a small sample of her work is illustrated online. Talk to her about what you're looking for!

Even though Eric Von Zipper almost gave them a bad name in the old beach movies with Frankie and Annette, some people still love motorcycles with sidecars.
November 13 is World Kindness Day. But you don't have to keep it confined to one day.		If you're weary of the shopping hype that follows Thanksgiving Day, you might enjoy participating in Buy Nothing Day.

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