Archive for May, 2008
Americans can research their French ancestry on franceguide.com
According to the 2000 U.S. census more than 10 million Americans can trace their ancestry back to France including 1.5 million residents of New England, most of whom immigrated from Quebec in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
May 29, 2008
Posted in: France
Gay Pride events in France Summer 2008
The Marche de Fiertés, or Gay Pride, that started in Paris in 1981, is now celebrated throughout France. In 2008 the following cities will host Gay Pride festivities:
May 29, 2008
Posted in: France
Free-admission to 14 National Museums in France
The French Ministry of Culture and Communications has launched a new free-admission program for the national museums in order to make culture more accessible.
May 29, 2008
Posted in: France
The Montréal Botanical Garden designated a National Historic Site of Canada
Montréal, May 29, 2008 – Everyone is smiling at the Montréal Botanical Garden, the oldest of Montréal's Nature Museums, for it has just been designated a National Historic Site of Canada by the Honourable John Baird, federal Minister of the Environment. Brother Marie-Victorin, the Botanical Garden's founder, was in fact named a National Historic Person [...]
May 29, 2008
Posted in: Canada
PORT COLBORNE'S FLAVOURS OF NIAGARA FESTIVAL – June 27-29th
Port Colborne, Ontario – An exciting musical and cultural collaboration awaits Port Colborne's waterfront with the participation of Sugarloaf Harbour Marina into the 2008 installment of Flavours of Niagara – International Food, Wine and Jazz festival.
May 29, 2008
Posted in: Canada
What’s On Whistler – June 2008
June kicks off Whistler’s spectacular summer with a month chalk-full of events. Whistler’s “Dine & Unwind” program is a great way to experience many of the fabulous offerings in Whistler with discounts up to 40 per cent off spa treatments, nicely rounded out by multi-course menus starting at $20 per person.
May 29, 2008
Posted in: Canada
SUNSET STRIP MUSIC FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES INITIAL LINEUP OF TALENT FOR JUNE 26-28 EVENT HONORING THE LEGENDARY AND NOTORIOUS SUNSET STRIP
WEST HOLLYWOOD (May 2008) — The first annual SUNSET STRIP MUSIC FESTIVAL–a three-day event set for Thursday, June 26, Friday, June 27 and Saturday, June 28 in the City of West Hollywood–has announced its initial lineup of talent, including performances from such diverse artists as B Real of Cypress Hill featuring Slash, Hot Hot Heat, [...]
May 29, 2008
Posted in: United States West
UH Ocean Observing System and Outrigger Offer Free Presentations on Ocean and Environment
Waikiki, Hawaii — The University of Hawaii at Manoa is partnering with the Outrigger Reef on the Beach to present a series of free public presentations about Hawaii’s dynamic ocean and environment. Led by the University’s Hawaii Ocean Observing System (HiOOS), the talks will take place every second Wednesday at the Outrigger Reef on the [...]
May 29, 2008
Posted in: Hawaii
Dillsboro North Carolina's Popular Arts & Music Festival is June 14
DILLSBORO, N.C. – The 24th annual Dillsboro Arts & Music Festival takes place on Saturday June 14. The free festival, one of the oldest in the mountains, combines arts and crafts exhibitors with live music in Dillsboro's historic downtown.
May 29, 2008
Posted in: United States East
Ecoventura Helps Guests Become Responsible Visitors in the Galapagos
A visionary travel company, Ecoventura, whose mission is to safeguard the Galapagos ecosystem by offering environmentally sensitive cruises that minimize the footprint of its operations, is now encouraging its guests to become aware and responsible island visitors through a newly released 10-point program.
May 29, 2008
Posted in: Galapagos Islands