The News Review:
- Holiday Fireworks Festivals and More
- London Literature Festival begins
- Festivals – washingtonpost.com
- Festivals :: CHICAG SUN-TIMES :: Festivals
- Gentling makes Mimir festival’s poster even more special.
- Festival boats held up by storms
Holiday Fireworks Festivals and More
Washington Post – Jun 29, 2007
Note that a few are not actually on the Fourth of July. Unless otherwise noted admission is free but fees may be required for parking or other activities. For details about the big bash on the Mall see Weekend’s Best on.
London Literature Festival begins
BBC News – Jun 29, 2007
It is the first festival to be held there after the Royal Festival Hall and surrounding areas underwent a two-year £91m refurbishment. It also includes a book crossing event featuring 1000 free books written by Londoners or about London. Unveiling of a large-scale cartoon by Martin Rowson launched the festival. The two key themes of the festival are Metropolitan Lines which celebrates London as muse with inspired readings and performances and Saying the Unsayable which sparks debate by encouraging people to have their say on various issues.
Festivals – washingtonpost.com
Washington Post – Jun 29, 2007
Local festivals are so plentiful and so varied that there is truly something for every taste. Festivals of films art wildlife and food are just a few of the choices. Then there are the cultural fests and the agricultural fairs. A festival enthusiast.
Festivals :: CHICAG SUN-TIMES :: Festivals
Chicago Sun-Times – Jun 29, 2007
CHICAG UTDR FILM FESTIVAL. Grant Park Butler Field Monroe and Lake Shore.
Gentling makes Mimir festival’s poster even more special.
Free with registration – Fort Worth Star-Telegram – AccessMyLibrary.com – Jun 29, 2007
29–If you get a chance to snag a poster advertising the Mimir Chamber Music Festival’s 10th anniversary grab it. Festival director Curt Thompson says this year’s poster i… Festival director Curt Thompson says this year’s poster is more collectable than ever. Fort Worth artist and Renaissance man Scott Gentling has created at least five poster designs for the festival in the past but this one tops them all. This time Scott has allowed the festival to use nine portraits from his collection. “These are some of. CPYRIGHT 2007 Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
Festival boats held up by storms
BBC News – Jun 29, 2007
Many of the 30 boats on their way to Portsoy in Aberdeenshire for the annual event have been held up in Buckie by fierce winds and high waves. However the Earl of Wessex has arrived to launch festivities which include live music and arts as well as sailing. Some of the larger boats – including the Reaper – also made it to the town. Although the poor weather forecast is set to continue over the weekend it is hoped that many others may arrive soon for the event which takes place on Saturday and Sunday.