Sentences with phrase «cultural city events»

Established in 1860, the park boasts a dazzling array of flower and plant species while the Cricket Oval with its fascinating Victorian Pavilion (a national monument) regularly hosts cultural city events.

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They'll have organized social and cultural events, and monthly team challenges in exchange for a year of participation in the city's hoped for transformation from poster child of urban dysfunction to rejuvenated metropolis.

The forums take place in some of the most exciting cities around the world and often combine the opportunity for exclusive access to sporting or cultural events that we sponsor, such as the HSBC Champions golf tournament.

Based amid one of the country's foremost cultural destinations along Grand Avenue, the event spans the city and offers guests the chance to sample the cuisines and products from some of the most prominent epicurean influencers, while enjoying the sights and sounds of the entertainment industry's brightest talents.

Set amid one of the country's foremost cultural destinations along Grand Avenue, the event spans the city and offers guests the chance to sample the cuisines and products from some of the most prominent epicurean influencers, while enjoying the sights and sounds of the entertainment industry's brightest talents.

The Chicago Food Policy Action Council and the Food Chain Workers Alliance have played a leadership role in the City's adoption of the Program by supporting the Chicago Good Food Taskforce organized by the Mayor's Office including multiple City of Chicago Sister Agencies (Chicago Public Schools, Chicago Park District, Chicago City Colleges, Chicago Housing Authority) and Departments (Department of Public Health, Department of Family and Support Services, Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, Aviation, and Procurement).

City councilmen on Monday informally agreed to give the district a Special Events and Cultural Amenities grant not only this year, but for the next several years.

The Park District ran a scaled - back version this summer, but the city's Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events will run it in 2012.

Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at MoMA PS1, New York City Council Majority Leader Jimmy Van Bramer will host a Cultural Town Hall event featuring special remarks from the Cultural Affairs Commissioner, Tom Finkelpearl.

At 1:15 p.m., NYC Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña will deliver brief remarks at the Arts & Cultural Education Services Fair, an event where DOE educators connect with New York City arts organizations, The Morgan Library & Museum, 225 Madison Ave., Manhattan.

City politicians circled the wagons around the violence - plagued J'Ouvert celebration, refusing to cancel the annual event, and instead declared it part of Brooklyn's «rich cultural experience.»

City politicians circled the wagons Thursday around the violence - plagued J'Ouvert celebration, refusing to cancel the annual event — and instead declared it part of Brooklyn's «rich cultural experience.»

Borough President Katz and Assembly Member Markey are hosting the press conference in their capacities as co-chairs of the World's Fair Anniversary Committee, an umbrella group that includes elected officials, the City's Parks Department, the Queens Tourism Council and the participating cultural organizations that will be hosting World's Fair Anniversary events.

Borough President Katz and Assembly Member Markey hosted the press conference in their capacities as co-chairs of the World's Fair Anniversary Committee, an umbrella group that includes elected officials, the City's Parks Department, NYC & Company, the Queens Tourism Council and the participating cultural organizations that have worked for the past six months to organize and coordinate a fun, exciting and hopefully memorable series of events to celebrate the anniversaries.

«These events will also help in the achievement of my goal to rebrand Queens as a tourist destination with world - class cultural institutions and other attractions that people from around the borough, city, nation and world should explore.»

During the event, the Council Member addressed the crowd in Spanish and outlined his vision for Queens, after which he was presented with a certificate of appreciation from the Ayazamana Cultural Center for his outstanding work and support during his 11 years in the City Council.

Nevertheless, the study of an earthquake's effect on the social and cultural elements of a community can help us understand how different societies have evolved and adapted over time and how cities have built up their relative capacity to withstand future large seismic events.

That's the weekend staked out for the World Science Festival, a scattered constellation of panels, interviews, debates, workshops and cultural events in New York City.

The city's development is particularly apparent at the harbour promenade where a lively urban and cultural life comprises cafes, cultural event venues and sports facilities has replaced factories and smoking chimneys.

With an array of fun events and cultural activities, there's no shortage of new date ideas to get away from the bustle of the city and relax with someone special in the outdoors.

I'm here to find creative souls like myself to attend arts and cultural events in the city.

Attracting over 12,000 people to Park City, Utah, the Festival is a celebrated cultural event for all those who understand the importance of the filmmaker in our society.

You're in luck: Both movies will screen free at Millennium Park this summer as part of the city's summer film series, Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events announced Wednesday.

Described by Festival Director Nashen Moodley as a «living archive», this extraordinary multi-media presentation conveys 61 years of defining cultural history in the life of the Harbour City's iconic cinema event, the Sydney Film Festival.

I have repeated this true story dozens of times, not only to friends and teachers but also to groups at churches, college fairs, and cultural events throughout New York City.

ReedPop is a leading cultural events company who's portfolio includes New York Comic Con, Penny Arcade Expo, Emerald City Comic Con and Star Wars Celebration among many others.

There are 18 city parks where you can take kids for a picnic and the John Deere Pavilion regularly hosts family - friendly arts and cultural events.

Every city has a slew of free or cheap events to take advantage of, such as free days at the zoo or local festivals sponsored by different cultural groups.

It might take a little money and effort to set aside more of your budget for eating out, or to take in cultural events instead of cocooning with the tube, but what's the point of putting up with the hassle of living in a big city if you don't do those things?

The city hosts a wide array of major cultural events, including the Toronto International Film Festival, the ScotiaBank Caribbean Carnival, and Luminato.

Yulin dog traders have attempted to promote the festival as a cultural and historical event, when in truth it was launched as recently as 2010 with very little dog meat eating in the city prior to that.

The City of Buena Park Recreation, Parks & Community Services Department offers a wide variety of recreation, sports and cultural activities, senior programs, services and events for all age groups.

The constantly evolving music festival line up, in addition to the many cultural and sporting events held in the city, has marked Palm Springs as one of the top destinations for music, art and culture lovers from around the world.

With stops in the most intriguing cities along the Danube River and exciting excursions farther inland, you'll be immersed in historical sights, cultural events, splendid scenery, and sumptuous cuisine — a little to a lot of something for everyone!Begin this adventure in beautiful Prague, Czech Republic.

The rich ethnic history and diverse cultural heritage of the city are celebrated with a number of events and fun filled attactions throughout the year.

19.00 hrs: The evening is scheduled for a special cultural event followed by sumptuous dinner as the leaves for Jaipur, the «Pink City» of Rajasthan.

What I like most about Melbourne: People always comment on the European feel of Melbourne, the vibrant café and restaurant scene, the great cultural institutions, the world - class sports events and the trams in the city centre (which, by the way are free in the inner city zone, how cool is that?).

During the mont h - long Bascarsija Nights festival held in July, the city hosts a range of cultural events from whirling dervishes to Viennese concerts.

Its events calendar is packed with everything from award - winning sport to world - class art, its enormous range of restaurants and cafes is famous, its cultural attractions are many and varied, and it's known as the ’20 minute city» because everything is so close and easy to get to.

Housed in the original Venice City Hall building in Venice, Beyond Baroque is a nonprofit public space dedicated to cultivating new writing and expanding the public's knowledge of poetry, fiction, literature, and art through cultural events and community interaction.

There is a clutch of museums, including a museum that provides an insight into the island's colourful history, and the city's extensive programme of cultural events includes concerts and drama performances.

Two of the most popular cultural events held in the city are the Canary Island Music Festival and the International Film Festival.

In these cities, you can experience the cultural mixture of this country, which is reflected in the architecture, cultural events, and cuisine, too.

So whether you're attending a business conference, taking advantage of Newcastle's shopping scene or celebrating a special event with friends, Jurys Inn is the ideal host for your trip to this vibrant, cultural city.

The dbc Hostel, located in the heart of the city, offers an outstanding base for visitors interested in partying, sight - seeing and cultural events.

More than just an historic port and museum town, the city is a cultural center hosting many events, including one of the largest Caribbean carnivals in Europe and the largest Jazz festival on the continent.

The Portuguese capital is a city that often offers cultural events, parties, festivals and fairs.

Located on Florida's Atlantic coast, St Augustine is a rich cultural center, with special events, quality performances, fairs, and celebrations in and around the old city and its beaches.

About Site - Little Rock Soirée is central Arkansas» most - read monthly magazine that celebrates all that's good in Little Rock - good people, good parties, good food and good culture.We also bring our readers the best of Little Rock's cultural offerings, cuisine, events, party photos, and attractions, and the most comprehensive event calendar in the city.

Since Melbourne is a vibrant and eclectic city, it is also the best destination to soak up the atmosphere at Australia's top events as well as being home to great boutique and designer shopping and being the country's artistic and cultural hub.