Get Creative Oct 17, 2009
Also for a theme date, you can choose your S/O hobby or maybe their ethnic or cultural makeup and choose places to go reflecting on that or cook them a meal based on their history. Best Outdoors Date: Camping or hiking Building sand castle along on the beach An outdoor concert Fruit picking. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Angela 'Nellie' Ladewski Oct 15, 2009
Growing up in the ethnic neighborhoods of Cleveland, Flint and South Bend, she spoke not only Lithuanian and English, but Polish, Hungarian and Yiddish. She was always proud of her Lithuanian heritage. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
Salon keeps Evans in style Oct 12, 2009
She has received extensive training in color and specializes in ethnic hair. She enjoys working at Retro Hair Salon. (The Augusta Chronicle)
• Events Calendar Sep 18, 2009
Schedule: 12:30 p.m., "Heart Sutra," an interpretation of the most worshiped scripture in Asia, plus "God As We Understand Him" about faith and the 12-Step movement; 2:30 p.m., "Scenes from a Parish," a Catholic priest tries to foster community amid ethnic tensions of working-class people in Lawrence, Mass. 4:30 p.m., "Niloofor," a 12-year-old Iraqi girl secretly seeks an education from a feminist woman as her father arranges her marriage; 6:30 p.m., "With One Voice," explores whether we've... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Everyday a London Antique Market Aug 26, 2009
Many of the arts and crafts are of ethnic origin and mass-produced, but dealers come and go, so you never know what you'll find. Located at 197 Piccadilly in Mayfair. (Suite101.com)
Things to Do in Gloucester, Massach... Aug 15, 2009
This area is mostly comprised of homes and businesses owned by Italian fishing families, and is one of Gloucester's ethnic communities. The Fisherman's Monument stands in the middle of the Boulevard, and looks out to sea. (Suite101.com)
Community Events Aug 13, 2009
The church will be having an ethnic potluck with dishes from around the world. Everyone is welcome. (Forest Republican, WI)
J-Pop explodes: New People mall opening in S.F. Aug 10, 2009
Which brings us back to what's happening in Japantown, an ethnic enclave that even its boosters agree needs a boost. J-Pop established a significant presence several years ago when a Best Western emerged from a makeover by its new owner, San Francisco's Joie de Vivre Hospitality, as Hotel Tomo, a colorful tribute to J-Pop's verve. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Down days for Baghdads antiques dealers Jul 19, 2009
Learn more about the ethnic, religious and political powerplays in this virtual tour led by NBCs Richard Engel. World Blog: Baghdad, Iraq. (MSNBC -- International)
Community Calendar Jul 11, 2009
The festival features live entertainment, martial arts, Bonsai and Ikebana demonstrations, ethnic foods, a tea ceremony and much more. The Monterey Peninsula Buddhist Temple is located at 1155 Noche Buena Street, in Seaside. (KSBW 8, CA)
Meyer takes grand sweepstake prize in open class antiques Jul 10, 2009
Bank: 1st - Loretta Lunderville, 2nd - Pat Mathews, 3rd - Larry Meyer; Book: 1st - Jeffrey O. Wocelka, 2nd - Christine Sommerfeld, 3rd - Larry Meyer; Book, children s: 1st - Lois Paquette, 2nd - Homer Peloquin, 3rd - Mary Jane Griffin; Brass or copper item: 1st - Randy Petska, 2nd - Jeffrey O. Wocelka, 3rd - Sharon Starr; Buttons, collection, fancy, more than 36: 1st - Betty M. Nayes, 2nd - Loretta Lunderville, 3rd - Sandra Larsen; Cast iron item: 1st - Pat Mathews, 2nd - Jeffrey O. Wocelka, 3rd... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Stars donate to Darfur aid sale Jul 9, 2009
Chinese Uighurs reluctant to discuss ethnic tensions. Your pictures on the theme of reflections. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
Summer Fun events 2009 Jun 4, 2009
11 a.m.-7 p.m. Ethnic festival with food, music, art activities and dance ... Hispanic music, food and rich cultural ethnic traditions. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Jill Garland May 7, 2009
That means boomers tend to buy colorful, ornate pieces from the '40s and the glittering, simple styles of the '50s, while Xers and Millennials gravitate toward the organic shapes of the '60s and ethnic styles of the '70s. "When people are upset, when they feel uneasy about what's going on in the world, they look back to a time when they felt secure, and for most people it was their childhood: What did I see around me at the time when I felt more comfortable than I feel today?" Clarke said. (AZCentral -- Style)
Enjoy Amerstam on a budget May 5, 2009
The Jordaan, once the working class district, has been revived with boutiques, tapas bars and ethnic restaurants ... DiningLook for small restaurants classified as "eetcafes." Often they serve hearty ethnic meals. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Amsterdam's new headquarters of hip Apr 18, 2009
At the tail end of the 1960s, when I lived in a studentenhuis nearby, it was known as a place to find cheap ethnic eats, flea market stalls peddling Second World War memorabilia, and a few working girls. ( De Pijp "the pipe" is also Dutch slang for the male organ. (Globe and Mail)
* Paper dentures a hit in Malaysia for festival M`Wq~G Apr 6, 2009
Paper dentures have become a popular new item among ethnic Chinese Malaysians celebrating Qingming, a festival when replica offerings are burnt to honor the dead, a report said last week. Paper money, luxury cars and clothes are standard items at prayer shops catering to people marking the April 4 festival, also known as tomb-sweeping day. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Mayfair meets modern Mar 15, 2009
There were also what could only be termed "ethnic corners," with Mao- and Che-printed merchandise, African masks, and Indian fabrics. Given the state of the economy, you may find the objects here more suitable for browsing than purchasing; other stores on Mayfair's destination shopping streets are a bit more accessible. (Boston Globe)
* Russian passport offensive has former Soviet states worried Feb 27, 2009
Kozyrenko hasnt lived in Russia since the Soviet era, but she got her passport two years ago as part of the Kremlins push to grant citizenship to hundreds of thousands of ethnic Russians living in former Soviet countries, including Georgia, Moldova, Estonia and Ukraine ... This is partly because Estonia, a member of the EU and NATO, has made clear its nervous about its large ethnic Russian population ... Residents of Narva, a predominantly ethnic Russian city in northeastern Estonia, said... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
China targets Christie's over Qing bronzes auction Feb 26, 2009
A group of Chinese students and ethnic Chinese in Paris protested against the sale outside the auction venue. But there were no signs of protests in Beijing. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
What's Happening Feb 26, 2009
Soweto Street Beat-African Drum Performance - 7 p.m., Seney-Stovall Chapel, 201 N. Milledge Ave.; sponsored by African American Cultural Center; Soweto Street Beat teaches history and culture of South Africa through performing arts and illustrates various rhythms, dance movements, art and other creative aspects of the eleven ethnic groups that make up South Africa and invite audience interaction; held in honor of Black History Month; (706) 542-8468 or aander@uga. edu. (Athens Banner-Herald)
The big list of festivals Feb 20, 2009
Celebrate the Jewish holiday with carnival games, bounce houses, a petting zoo, live music, ethnic food, a costume contest, mitzvah projects, and arts and crafts. Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
AG Holder: US nation of cowards on race Feb 19, 2009
"Though this nation has proudly thought of itself as an ethnic melting pot, in things racial we have always been and I believe continue to be, in too many ways, essentially a nation of cowards," Holder said ... Andrew Grant-Thomas, Deputy Director of the Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity at Ohio State University, praised Holder's general message but said the wording of the speech may alienate some. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Bollywood-style dance classes drawing big crowds Feb 19, 2009
The fitness industry has noticed its popularity, calling it part of a trend toward ethnic-style dances where participants get a workout while learning about new cultures. The American Council on Exercise says ethnic dancing, such as salsa dancing, belly dancing and now Bollywood dancing, is a major growth area for gyms and dance studios. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
US quiet on Pakistan peace deal with Taliban Feb 18, 2009
The Obama administration is conducting South Asia policy reviews and has appointed Richard Holbrooke, who settled ethnic wars in the former Yugoslavia in the 1990s, as a special envoy for Pakistan and Afghanistan. Christine Fair, a South Asia specialist with the RAND Corporation, said, "The real reason for being silent is there's really no good answer" yet in Washington for what is happening in Pakistan. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Tribal chic moving in Feb 13, 2009
But today's African decor tends to be understated and part of an eclectic ethnic mix. "People want that influence, but they don't want it to scream," she said. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
BETTER LIFE: More on sexual health Feb 11, 2009
Sexual health - Better Life - USATODAY.com. Cupid Countdown, Day 1: Keeping love alive. (USA Today -- Life)
SE fests for Jan. 16-18, beyond Feb 7, 2009
Also scheduled is a fashion show, gospel music and ethnic dance performances. 251-743-3359. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
