Sentences with phrase «of local dignitaries»

The Inner Circle is a group of local dignitaries dedicated to the legend of Punxsutawney Phil.

Crystal president Edie Rodriguez welcomed a distinguished audience of local dignitaries, yacht guests, travel partners and professionals and executives from the line's new parent company, Genting Hong Kong, for a day of celebration.

Thursday, Motiv Power Systems is celebrating its expansion into its new Foster City headquarters alongside a slew of local dignitaries, tech gurus and environmental advocates excited to promote the company's dedication to sustainability.

A panel of local dignitaries will select the name, said Charlie Simpson,...

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Rome (CNN)- Through a square bustling with tourists, locals, pilgrims and dignitaries, Pope Francis made his way atop an open - top vehicle on Tuesday en route to a Mass that will officially inaugurate him Bishop of Rome.

Following a ceremony at Gaugin's gravesite (complete with «Amazing Grace» on bagpipes) above the sleepy port town of Atuona and a headstone's throw from the final repose of Belgian singer / composer Jacques Brel, a large tahoua (traditional Polynesian gathering space) the celebration swelled to welcome over a thousand islanders, dignitaries, Gaugin relatives, assorted visitors and even a few locals.

On Feb. 7, from 12 - 2 p.m., the center will host an official ribbon - cutting ceremony hosted by the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce and representatives from Mayor Lenny Curry's office, along with other local dignitaries.

By 2 p.m. the diners had reassembled at a nearby parking lot, where the turn - upper, local dignitary Simon Plumbly, stood on a plinth and lobbed the ball above the heads of a mass of waiting players, their voices joined in a primal roar.

Then, walking briskly along the ramp that leads to the field, he stepped into the sunlight to face a crowd of 27,576 in the stands and a gathering of dignitaries in front of the pitcher's mound that included Ford Frick, Warren Giles, Joe Cronin, Governor John Dalton of Missouri, St. Louis Mayor Raymond Tucker, Cardinal Owner Gussie Busch, Sid Keener of the Baseball Hall of Fame, assorted local officials and the Musial family: wife Lillian, son Dick, daughters Geraldine, Janet and Jeanne.

The Scotsman is «on a suicide mission»; he takes «considerable pleasure» in phoning The Times editor John Witherow to chastise its «anti-Scottish bias»; he's incredulous when the Sunday Post splashes on his hotel expenses («it would be possible to meet company CEOs or international dignitaries at the local Holiday Inn, but I'm not sure how well that would work for Scotland's benefit») and records with relish his attempt to offer a young Telegraph journalist «a packet of liquorice allsorts for good attendance at every press event».

Dutch dignitaries got a taste of Kingston Wednesday, when New York State officials hosted a delegation from the Netherlands, in a joint effort promoting local tourism from Europe.

Mrs. Mahama, was addressing a large gathering of chiefs and queenmothers, both local and international and other dignitaries at a colourful durbar to mark the 7th Annual Convention of the Council of Brong Ahafo Associations of North America (COBAANA) at Worcerter, Massachusetts in the US.

She was addressing a large gathering of chiefs and queenmothers, both local and international and other dignitaries at a colourful durbar to mark the 7th Annual Convention of the Council of Brong Ahafo Associations of North America (COBAANA) at Worcerter, Massachusetts in the US today.

DA Flynn joins local dignitaries and the Captain of the new USS Little Rock at the welcome ceremonies for the ship.

NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio sought today to re-assure the local dignitaries that make up the membership of the Association for a Better New York that he is firmly in command of the city, and will not allow quality of life to decline while he is at City Hall.

In the spacious ballroom of the Grand Hyatt hotel in Midtown Thursday, Mayor Bill de Blasio sought to re-assure the local dignitaries that make up the membership of the Association for a Better New York that he is firmly in command of the city, and will not allow quality of life to decline while he is mayor.

Oleh town in Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State played host to dignitaries from far and near when the Odio - Ologbo of Oleh Kingdom, HRM A.W.O. Ovrawah, JP, FCAII, on Friday, the 12th of May, 2017, conferred on Constitutional Lawyer and Human Rights Activist, Chief Mike Ozekhome SAN, the Chieftaincy title of OKPOROKPO (the Lion of Oleh Kingdom).

GAINES — The Preston family was joined by many local dignitaries at noon today for a ribbon - cutting of the new Preston's Country Market at 14877 Ridge Rd.

Student performers from the Buffalo Academy of Visual and Performing Arts, remarks by local dignitaries and the presentation of two «Woman of Courage, Character and Commitment» Awards will also be included.

Also attending the opening was Cuomo's mother and former New York First Lady, Matilda Cuomo, two of the governor's three daughters, Cara and Michaela, and a variety of federal, state and local elected officials, union leaders, and other dignitaries.

He tells us that for five years from 1903, the claims of Wilbur and Orville Wright to have flown a machine that was heavier than air were derided and dismissed by Scientific American, in spite of «scores of public demonstrations, affidavits from local dignitaries, and photographs...» Apparently, what the Wrights had done was considered scientifically impossible and so all their evidence was ridiculed.

Fassbender's parents Josef and Adele, who still live in the shadow of the hotel, were in attendance, along with a handful of family, friends and local dignitaries and his partner, Oscar - winning actress Alicia Vikander (also his co-star in «The Light Between Oceans»).

At the pep rally we unveil all of the refurbishments, we have a player from the local NFL team, typically there are a lot of dignitaries, the mayor or local celebrities, and people from the NFL Network.

On that historic day and during our first year we hosted President George W. Bush (then Texas governor), Governor George Pataki, Secretary of State Randy Daniels and other national, state and local dignitaries who recognized the promise Sisulu - Walker held for a brighter future for its students and their families.

From its home on the German Autobahn going triple digit speeds to weaving its way through the crowded streets of third - world countries where it chauffeurs government officials and local dignitaries, the 5 has been a mainstay for decades.

At the Opening Night, Booker Prize - winning poet and author Ben Okri and Arabic science - fiction author Noura Al Noman addressed the 500 - strong crowd of international authors, local dignitaries and supporters.

Local dignitaries and other community representatives will be in attendance for a traditional Hawaiian blessing ceremony of Luana Garden Villas.

Victoria BC - Local dignitaries and executives from Pacific Coastal Airlines attended a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, January 12, 2015 at the Victoria International Airport (YYJ) in recognition of Pacific Coastal's inaugural direct, non-stop flight from Victoria to Prince George.

Kelowna BC - Local dignitaries and airline representatives attended a ribbon cutting ceremony this afternoon at the Kelowna International Airport in recognition of Pacific Coastal Airlines» inaugural flight to Trail.

To toast the opening of the first tower, Kokua Hospitality is hosting a traditional «LuWOW» reception with esteemed guests that include local dignitaries, hospitality professionals, shareholders and residents.

Three generations of Tauck family members, local dignitaries, travel agents and journalists gathered in Cologne, Germany, earlier for the christening of Tauck's newest riverboat, the MS Treasures.

Welcoming foreign officials, dignitaries, convention delegations, business, and leisure travelers, Sheraton Chengdu Lido Hotel is located in the hub of Chengdu's central business district.We're also close to the famous Leshan Grand Buddha, Mt.Emei, Baoguang Temple, and the Panda Research Base.Retreat to our 402 spacious guest rooms, with space to spread out in and get comfortable.With details including High Speed Internet Access for emailing notes and adventures, full kitchens, and free local calls, staying in is as appealing as going out.Enjoy a great meal whether it's on the go from our Side Walk Lounge and Deli or sit - down at our Cantonese restaurant the Celestial Court.

In addition to the tens of thousands of local villagers usually in attendance, dignitaries, heads of state, international celebrities, and even the occasional TreeHugger also join in the festivities — which include music, dancing, and of course, gorilla - naming.

The owner of the company, along with local dignitaries, unveiled a prototype at Thursday's news conference in Shreveport, but is the three - wheeled vehicle safe to drive?

The Hans W. Klohn Commons, named for a prominent New Brunswick businessman, officially opened on Sept. 7, after an appointed cabinet of local Saint John dignitaries raised the funds for its $ 25 - million price tag.

Jon Walker and Mark Seamone, franchisees of Exit Realty Inter Lake, hosted the inaugural Habitat for Humanity Gala Dinner and Auction recently in Bridgewater, N.S. Sold out weeks prior to the event, dignitaries attending included local mayors, MLAs, councillors and business community leaders to support the fundraiser.