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Design Within Reach is showing the latest work of noted Phoenix artist Jason Hill in a solo exhibition December 4 - 12, 2009. Jason Hill premieres “Tulip/Swan/Diamond/Egg”, his latest series of silkscreen prints this December at Design Within Reach, in Scottsdale. The new artworks are screen-p ...More

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Design Within Reach is showing the latest work of noted Phoenix artist Jason Hill in a solo exhibition December 4 - 12, 2009. Jason Hill premieres “Tulip/Swan/Diamond/Egg”, his latest series of silkscreen prints this December at Design Within Reach, in Scottsdale. The new artworks are screen-printed interpretations of iconic chair designs by Eero Saarinen, Harry Bertoia, and Arne Jacobsen. Four different designs will be available in a limited edition of ten prints, each retaining it's own delightfully handcrafted character. A reception for the artist will be held Friday, December 4th, 2009, beginning at 5 pm. Refreshments will be served. The event is free and open to the public. No RSVPs are necessary.

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7th Anniversary Party Thursday, December 3, 5 to 7 p.m. • The Tasting Room Seattle Take a break from the hectic holiday season and help us celebrate seven sensational years in Pike Place Market. EACH of our winemakers will be on hand to showcase a few of their favorite wines, as well as to perso ...More

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7th Anniversary Party Thursday, December 3, 5 to 7 p.m. • The Tasting Room Seattle Take a break from the hectic holiday season and help us celebrate seven sensational years in Pike Place Market. EACH of our winemakers will be on hand to showcase a few of their favorite wines, as well as to personally autograph bottles great for holiday gifts! We'll be offering discounts of 10% off single bottles (20% for wine club members), 15% off half cases and 20% off full cases. Tickets are only $15 per person, with a $10 credit applied to any wine purchases. Reservations are recommended to guarantee a spot; you can RSVP at jen@winesofwashington.com or call 206-770-9463. If you can't join us in person, we'll honor the discount on call-in orders; call by 3 p.m. on the 3rd and we'll also have our winemakers autograph your selections.!

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Learn the ins and outs of the GMAT, while mingling with fellow young professionals working at top companies in and around D.C. Enjoy drinks and appetizers as one of our expert Instructors helps clarify the myths that have surfaced about this challenging exam. We’ll separate fact from fiction – y ...More

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Learn the ins and outs of the GMAT, while mingling with fellow young professionals working at top companies in and around D.C. Enjoy drinks and appetizers as one of our expert Instructors helps clarify the myths that have surfaced about this challenging exam. We’ll separate fact from fiction – you’ll walk out knowing how the GMAT works, what it tests, how business schools interpret scores, and why short-cuts and tricks will only get you so far.

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It's a Night of Girlfriend Fun. Enjoy shopping, special events, last minute holiday sales, wine tasting and special treats all along the historic downtown district. Chance to win a Cruise for Two to Baja, Mexico and cash for the trip. Join the downtown merchants for a night of laughs, friendship ...More

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It's a Night of Girlfriend Fun. Enjoy shopping, special events, last minute holiday sales, wine tasting and special treats all along the historic downtown district. Chance to win a Cruise for Two to Baja, Mexico and cash for the trip. Join the downtown merchants for a night of laughs, friendship and waaaaaaayyyyy too much fun! www.VisitESprings.com

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The Renaissance Mayflower Hotel has decided to host ONE LAST Thursday Night Social Club for this year. On Thursday, December 3rd, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., the monthly themed happy hour will feature a Holiday Beach Party, sponsored by Corona, Negra Modelo, and Tommy Bahama. Throughout the even ...More

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The Renaissance Mayflower Hotel has decided to host ONE LAST Thursday Night Social Club for this year. On Thursday, December 3rd, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., the monthly themed happy hour will feature a Holiday Beach Party, sponsored by Corona, Negra Modelo, and Tommy Bahama. Throughout the evening, guests can enjoy specialty cocktails, Coronita Lights, Negra Modelo Draught, Tommy Bahama Premium Rum, and light hors d’oeuvres. The Thursday Night Social Club will cost $20 per person, all inclusive. Reservations are required to attend and can be made by calling 202-466-6286, or email rsvp@hisaokapr.com. The first 100 guests will receive a holiday gift bag. Guests are required to pay upon entering.

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Cake Baking 101 will focus on the perfect cake batters as well as the fillings and buttercreams necessary to build the most delicious cakes. -Chocolate Decadence Cake -Vanilla Bean Cake -Spiced Carrot Cake -Whipped Ganache Filling -Meyer Lemon Curd Swiss Meringue Buttercream This class will t ...More

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Cake Baking 101 will focus on the perfect cake batters as well as the fillings and buttercreams necessary to build the most delicious cakes. -Chocolate Decadence Cake -Vanilla Bean Cake -Spiced Carrot Cake -Whipped Ganache Filling -Meyer Lemon Curd Swiss Meringue Buttercream This class will take place at Kitchen 2: Surfas Restaurant Supply 8777 Washington Blvd. Culver City, CA 90232 The Baking 101 Series is designed to teach basic techniques of baking and expand on them using market-fresh produce and the finest ingredients available. Take as many or as few of classes in the series as you wish

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First and foremost, Thanksgiving is a time for family. This year, forget the holiday hassle and enjoy a truly incredible Thanksgiving breakfast, brunch or dinner at Westward Look Resort. Fabulous Thanksgiving fare is paired with stunning views of the Catalina Mountains to create an unrivaled Thanksg ...More

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First and foremost, Thanksgiving is a time for family. This year, forget the holiday hassle and enjoy a truly incredible Thanksgiving breakfast, brunch or dinner at Westward Look Resort. Fabulous Thanksgiving fare is paired with stunning views of the Catalina Mountains to create an unrivaled Thanksgiving experience in newly renovated resort luxury. GOLD presents fresh, autumn fare this Thanksgiving. The cost is $49 per guest for this three-course family feast. Served from 11:30 am to 8 p.m., menu selections include butternut squash ravioli, autumn greens, herb roasted free range turkey, prime rib of beef, and grilled Pacific swordfish. The dessert is a plated trio of pumpkin pie cheesecake, warm pecan pie and miniature crème brulee.

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First and foremost, Thanksgiving is a time for family. This year, forget the holiday hassle and enjoy a truly incredible Thanksgiving breakfast, brunch or dinner at Westward Look Resort. Fabulous Thanksgiving fare is paired with stunning views of the Catalina Mountains to create an unrivaled Thanksg ...More

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First and foremost, Thanksgiving is a time for family. This year, forget the holiday hassle and enjoy a truly incredible Thanksgiving breakfast, brunch or dinner at Westward Look Resort. Fabulous Thanksgiving fare is paired with stunning views of the Catalina Mountains to create an unrivaled Thanksgiving experience in newly renovated resort luxury. Wake up Thanksgiving morning to a delicious array of fresh breakfast items at the Lookout Bar & Grille Breakfast Buffet. Served 7 to 11:30 a.m. in the Catalina Ballroom, selections include sliced fresh fruit, muffins, pastries, bagels, scrambled eggs, cinnamon French toast, English muffin sandwiches, breakfast potatoes, bacon and pork sausage.

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Opal Divine's 7th Annual Whisky Festival will be celebrated on Thursday December 3, 2009 from 7-10pm. Participants will be given the opportunity to sample 45-50 of the most rare and exclusive Single Malt Scotch Whisky's from all regions of Scotland. Whisky Festival features several distillers, brand ...More

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Opal Divine's 7th Annual Whisky Festival will be celebrated on Thursday December 3, 2009 from 7-10pm. Participants will be given the opportunity to sample 45-50 of the most rare and exclusive Single Malt Scotch Whisky's from all regions of Scotland. Whisky Festival features several distillers, brand ambassadors, and whisky connoisseurs discussing whisky distillation, proper nose, swirl, taste, and dilution. There will be an Hors d'oeuvre buffet of smoked salmon and meats, cheeses, and fruits. Portions of the proceeds will benefit Meals on Wheels and More to deliver meals to the homebound. Opal Divine's 7th Annual Whisky Festival Thursday December 3, 2009 from 7-10pm. Opal Divine's Penn Field. 3601 S. Congress (512)707-0237 $40 pre-sale. $45 at the door. OpalDivines.com Benefiting Meals on Wheels and More.

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Iain Hewitson's new cook book is hitting the shelves in November and it’s a fantastic concept. 'Huey's Bloody Good Recipes' contains 50 of Huey’s all time recipes and then shows you how to vary each recipe using the same ingredients, method or even how to use the leftovers. A handy book for most ...More

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Iain Hewitson's new cook book is hitting the shelves in November and it’s a fantastic concept. 'Huey's Bloody Good Recipes' contains 50 of Huey’s all time recipes and then shows you how to vary each recipe using the same ingredients, method or even how to use the leftovers. A handy book for most people to have on their shelf! The book will be available from Monday 9 November at all good retailers (just in time for the start of the Christmas shopping season) and will make a great gift for the budding cook, or those who want to improve their cooking skills! Huey's guest appearance and book signing will be at • Borders in Adelaide (97 Rundle Mall, Adelaide) on Thursday 3 December, between 6pm-7:30pm • Myer in Adelaide (22-38 Rundle Mall, Adelaide) on Friday 4 December, between 12:30pm-2pm. Huey will be speaking to all guests about his new book, and potentially demonstrating how to cook one of his favourite meals. See you there, fellow chefs!

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Y Gen Out Loud and Austin Java will host a study break for all college students from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 6, at the coffeehouse’s 12th and Lamar location. The “Coffee and Cupcakes” fundraiser will benefit Y Gen Out Loud, an Austin-based nonprofit news site that provides a platform ...More

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Y Gen Out Loud and Austin Java will host a study break for all college students from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 6, at the coffeehouse’s 12th and Lamar location. The “Coffee and Cupcakes” fundraiser will benefit Y Gen Out Loud, an Austin-based nonprofit news site that provides a platform for Generation Y to stay informed about national politics and public policy issues. The Web site address is: http://ygenoutloud.com. A $10 donation will get you two tickets with which you can buy a coffee and a cupcake to enjoy while sitting in the back garden. Austin Java is donating the coffee, and Hey Cupcake! is donating the sweet treats.

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Get into the holiday spirit at Village Pourhouse's Ginger Ale tasting and Gingerbread Man making night at the Village Pourhouse. For $20 taste and enjoy a complimentary Hitachino Ginger Ale while decorating cookies to bring home to your closest friends. To purchase tickets go to www.villagepourhou ...More

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Get into the holiday spirit at Village Pourhouse's Ginger Ale tasting and Gingerbread Man making night at the Village Pourhouse. For $20 taste and enjoy a complimentary Hitachino Ginger Ale while decorating cookies to bring home to your closest friends. To purchase tickets go to www.villagepourhouse.com.

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Raindrop Turkish House in El Paso (http://raindropturkevi.org/el is organizing a Food & Craft Fair on November 28, Saturday between 11am-4 pm . Authentic Turkish hand crafts. Turkish Calligraphy Turkish Art Ebru ( The Art of Paper Marbling ) Glass Painting Souvenirs for you and your friends while ...More

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Raindrop Turkish House in El Paso (http://raindropturkevi.org/elpaso/) is organizing a Food & Craft Fair on November 28, Saturday between 11am-4 pm . Authentic Turkish hand crafts. Turkish Calligraphy Turkish Art Ebru ( The Art of Paper Marbling ) Glass Painting Souvenirs for you and your friends while enjoying delicious Turkish food.

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Our day after Thanksgiving sale is from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. ONLY. Receive a double-dose of deals. For every $100 Melting Pot gift card purchase, you’ll receive a complimentary $50 gift certificate to The Melting Pot. In addition, you will receive a $50 Premier Image Cosmetic and Laser Surgery g ...More

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Our day after Thanksgiving sale is from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. ONLY. Receive a double-dose of deals. For every $100 Melting Pot gift card purchase, you’ll receive a complimentary $50 gift certificate to The Melting Pot. In addition, you will receive a $50 Premier Image Cosmetic and Laser Surgery gift certificate good for a complimentary skin care analysis and mini facial or use it as $50 towards any skin care treatment. That’s a value of $100 in bonuses! Keep the extras for yourself or give them away; the choice is yours! Get there early, these offers are available while supplies last. ** This offer is valid at the Atlanta Area Melting Pot locations ONLY. See Store for details and restrictions.

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Please join us on Friday, December 4th for wine, food & fun! We will be wine tasting from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm at Artale Wine Co in Rockford. Josef's will be providing delicious food and we will have prizes/giveaways! Only $15 per person and you can pay at the door. Join us in "tasting for a cure" with ...More

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Please join us on Friday, December 4th for wine, food & fun! We will be wine tasting from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm at Artale Wine Co in Rockford. Josef's will be providing delicious food and we will have prizes/giveaways! Only $15 per person and you can pay at the door. Join us in "tasting for a cure" with the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Questions? Call 815.229.1632

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Dance New Amsterdam (DNA) Announces: Holiday on the Hudson DNA’s Winter Fundraiser with hosts Alex McCord and Simon van Kempen of The Real Housewives of New York City December 6, 2009 (New York, NY) - Dance New Amsterdam (DNA) is pleased to continue the celebration of our 25th Anniversary and the ...More

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Dance New Amsterdam (DNA) Announces: Holiday on the Hudson DNA’s Winter Fundraiser with hosts Alex McCord and Simon van Kempen of The Real Housewives of New York City December 6, 2009 (New York, NY) - Dance New Amsterdam (DNA) is pleased to continue the celebration of our 25th Anniversary and the holiday season with a special party – Holiday on the Hudson. Special guest hosts Alex McCord and Simon van Kempen from The Real Housewives of New York City will be leading the evening of drinks, food, and celebrity performances on board the Skyline Princess. 3:00pm-4:30pm Cocktails at the Dock of Chelsea Piers 4:30pm The Skyline Princess Sails 7:00pm The Ship Docks While aboard the ship, guests will enjoy performances from the wilder-than-average performers of the New York Burlesque scene, including Honi Harlow, Jo Boobs, Akynos, the Schlep Sisters, Howling Vic, and Plum Manchego. Guests will have the pleasure of a special appearance by Mink Claus, Santa’s wayward sister from Bay Ridge, as well as performances by singer Sarah Jane and pianist George “Shorts” Small. Ticket Levels: $500 Cruise Director $250 Party Captain $125 Chief Mate $50 Boatswain To Purchase Tickets With: Credit Cards: Purchase online at www.dnadance.org by clicking on “Holiday on the Hudson Tickets.” This link will redirect you to NYCharities.org. Total the amount of tickets to be purchased and place amount in the donation box. The donation should be designated to December 6th. Note: Please do not make your donation anonymous as we will not have your name on the reservation list! Cash: Pay at the front desk at DNA, or meet us at the dock at Chelsea Piers! Holiday on the Hudson is sponsored by The Pinnacle Group and media sponsor, Gotham Gazette. Dance New Amsterdam also appreciates the additional support from Grandma’s Secrets. ***** Dance New Amsterdam (DNA) has been dedicated to the pursuit of artistic excellence in dance performance, education and creative/administrative services since 1984. An incomparable resource, DNA’s 25,000 square foot facility is a pioneer infrastructure for the performing arts by housing both a professional theater and education center – cultivating dance in all its forms and guiding dancers through the various stages of their career. DNA provides valuable opportunities for the aspiring, emerging and established artist, including classes, artistic residencies, and studio and administrative office subsidies. DNA also commissions new choreographic works and presents a year-round performance season of fully produced dance works and world premieres. The state-of-the-art facilities include a professional 130-seat theater, six studios, a wellness program, two galleries and a reception space. DNA was the first not-for-profit arts organization to move to Lower Manhattan after 9/11 and plays a critical role as an asset for the dance community, as well as a renewing force in downtown Manhattan’s cultural landscape. Dance New Amsterdam (DNA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is celebrating 25 years of empowering artists, and promoting artistic excellence through dance performances, educational programming, artist services and creative opportunities. Please donate today to support DNA and help us maintain affordable pricing for artists and audiences.