In “The Funk & Wag from A to Z” \, originally curated by Ann Harithas for the Nave Museum in Victoria\, TX \, artist Mel Chin extracted images from all 25 volumes of the 1953 Funk & Wagnall’s Encyclopedia and re-edited them a collages\, unleashing the p otentiality of images trapped by historical context. Chin s inspiring piece is showcased alongside new configurations of more recen t works by the artist in this exhibition.
DTEND;TZID= -0500:20121128T110000 DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120727T100000 LAST-MODIFIED:20120604T191800Z SUMMARY:Mel Chin: The Funk & Wag from A to Z & More URL:http://www.ashevilleart.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:00ecbcfe8a2df8361cdcd14d56e431a0http://www.greaterdiversity.com DTSTAMP:20130619T052631Z CONTACT:The Lighthouse Convention Center\,\n326 Tryon Road\, \nRaleigh\, No rth Carolina DESCRIPTION:Are you 19 or under? Submit your request to be a part of the 1st 'God Bless the Child' Gospel Extravaganza sponsored by S.T.E.P. INnov ations. Think you have talent...come show us and win prizes. Winners will be chosen by a panel of judges. Ticket sales will be donated to SafeChild a nonprofit organization that helps youth that have been abused or are afr aid of being abused. Please come have fun with us. To register please go t o our website stepinnovations.yolasite.com and click on the God Bless the child link. Donations accepted but not required to participate! My faceboo k family is the first to hear and have a chance to submit their request to be included in this awesome event. Location has been confirmed so get you r space now. All performances must be of a religious nature. If chosen you will contacted to receive additional information. Tickets will be sold fo r this event starting in July 2012.
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The Salett Art Center and the North Carolina Central University Music/Jazz Studies Department will host its 2nd Annual Jazz Competition on October 7\, 2012 at 3 pm at the B.N. Duke Auditorium. Vendor spaces available\, and various groups will compete for a grand prize. The Department is also seeking high school st udents to form an all-star band. For more information visit SALETTARTSCENTER.ORG.
\nTickets to this event are 15.00 for the general public and 5.00 for students/id. T o purchase general public tickets\, please visit http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2727 31.
\nFor student tickets and for more information\, ple ase contact Lydia Salett
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Roy Williams\, University of North Carolina's head basketball coach\, will spe ak October 8th at a Power Lunch. In partnership with the Greater Wilmingt on Sports Hall of Fame\, the Greater Wilmington Business Journal presents 'Lunch with Roy Williams' as part of the Business Journal's Power Breakf ast Series. The event will also serve as the launch of the Hall of Fame's newest initiative\, the Greater Wilmington Sports Club. Cost is $45 or $ 450 for a table of ten.
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Rejuvenate Yo
ur Mind\, Body and Spirit during this Fall Detox at the Beach!
Novem
ber 9\, 10 and 11 at CPY's New Studio by the Beach!
Kim Bridi\
, life coach and yoga therapist will take you through practices designed
for change and transformation\, using techniques from yoga\, including as
ana\, pranayama\, mantra\, meditation\, thai yoga therapy\, and svadhyaya
(self-study). All Levels Welcome.
Friday 6-9 pm –- Candlelig
ht/ moonlight sankupla and flow.
Set your intention and prepare your
mind for change. We will merge intention and movement during a gentle\,
flowing evening practice. Bring your journal.
Saturday 9-12 --
Detox Flow
A powerful\, detox asana flow with twists\, sun salutes\
, mantra and pranayama designed to loosen and release mind-body toxins. M
editation\, chanting and a long sivasana with lots of hands-on Thai Massa
ge techniques will prepare you for the afternoon.
Saturday 2-5
-- Body-Mind Massage (Thai Yoga Therapy)
You’ll pair up with anot
her yogi for an afternoon of compassion and self-less sharing through Tha
i Yoga Massage. You’ll be guided through techniques of gentle stretchin
g\, applying acupressure\, and rocking your partner into bliss. Then you
ll have a chance to receive. (Come alone or with a partner. You just ne
ed an open mind and a minimal level of fitness ability.)
This
session ends with meditation\, sharing and journaling as a way to process
your experience.
6-7 PM Evening Beach Meditation
Su
nday 9:30 – 12 -- Yin/Yang Flow
Close the weekend with a balanced
flow\, faster energizing movement and long\, slow holds to release any mi
nd-body issues which surfaced throughout the weekend. End with an intenti
on and goal setting session where you’ll develop a plan for a season of
self-care\, followed by a loving-kindness meditation.
C
ost for Weekend: $200 includes all sessions and journal.
Cost per Se
ssion: $30
Beach Yoga Retreat Oceanfront Accommodations Avail
able.
Dining in the Dark is a rare and unique sensory awaren ess experience that will take guests on a journey of taste\, sound\, and touch... all in the dark. Join us for the 2nd Annual Charlott e Visionary Awards Dinner\, Dining in the Dark as the Foundation Fighting Blindness and our Event Chair\, Marilyn Green\, honor Richard Childres s (NASCAR Team Owner and Owner\, Childress Vineyards) and Mike Helton (Pr esident\, NASCAR). Enjoy a one of a kind evening with delicious food\ , drinks and live and silent auctions.
\n DTEND;TZID= -0500:20121009T210000 DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20121009T180000 LAST-MODIFIED:20120910T013500Z SUMMARY:2nd Annual Charlotte Dining in the Dark END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:56c420a6caa92475d793488f283af845http://www.greaterdiversity.com DTSTAMP:20130619T052631Z CONTACT:4530 Park Road\nSuite 302\nCharlotte\, NC 28209\n877-849-8271 DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to present a series of educational teleconfer ences and webinars on a variety of topics designed to link you with import ant information about living with lupus. It is an opportunity to learn new information from the comfort and privacy of home by calling into a design ated number to hear an interactive presentation or logging into a live pre sentation. Each event lasts just one hour and is accessible via a toll-fre e number and/or online. You must pre-register for these programs. Call- in/log-in information will be provided to all registrants one week before the event. Lupus and the Heart Learn more about how lupus can affect the cardiovascular system\, what treatment options are available\, and ste ps you can take to help prevent and control serious complications. Presen ter: Joan von Feldt\, M.D.\, Penn Medicine The Lupus Foundation of Americ a\, Piedmont Chapter is proud to be a source of information about lupus. Our comments are based on professional advice\, published experience and e xpert opinion\, but do not represent individual therapeutic recommendation or prescription. For specific information and advice\, please consult yo ur physician. This Learn From The Expert series is offered as a free ser vice of the Lupus Foundation of America\, Piedmont Chapter. All costs of services for patients and families are underwritten by the fundraising eff orts of the Piedmont Chapter\, including the Walk for Lupus Now!
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The North Carolina Military Business Center is pleased to ho
st the 2012 North Carolina Federal Construction (FEDCON) & Infrastructure
Summit in Wilmington\, North Carolina at the Wilmington Convention Center
on October 10-12\, 2012.
The “FEDCON Summit” will bring to
gether over 800 representatives of the Corps of
Engineers\, Naval Fac
ilities Engineering Command\, United States Coast Guard\, Department of Ve
terans Affairs\, GSA Public Buildings Service\, other federal agencies and
installations\, general and specialty contractors\, designers and constru
ction suppliers in North Carolina.
SUMMIT PROGRAM. The Summi
t program will focus on new federal construction\, sustainment\, restorati
on and modernization (SRM) and energy-related construction opportunities a
nd federal contracting processes in North Carolina. The program will inc
lude presentations\, panel discussions\, breakout sessions\, a vendor expo
and speed networking with:
Naval Facilities Engineering Comma
nd
US Army Corps of Engineers
Army\, Marine Corps\, Air Forc
e\, Coast Guard and National Guard Installations
Department of Vete
rans Affairs and Other Federal Agencies
Major Construction Prime Co
ntractors
North Carolina Companies
ATTENDANCE. Attendance i
s encouraged for:
General and specialty contractors in North C
arolina
Design firms in North Carolina
Construction Supply F
irms in North Carolina
Current federal primes seeking North Carolin
a partners and suppliers
REGISTRATION. Registration for the FEDCON
Summit\, to include both exhibitors and attendees\, will open during Summ
er 2012. Check the 2012 NC FEDCON & Infrastructure website for more deta
ils and regular updates. Participation in the Summit is limited\; registra
tion will close when the event reaches full capacity. Please register as s
oon as possible to ensure your company's attendance at the Summit. Once
registration has closed\, a wait list will be available.
SPON
SORSHIP. Over 800 contractors and government representatives attended th
e 2011 FEDCON Summit. If you are interested in sponsoring the 2012 North
Carolina Federal Construction & Infrastructure Summit\, contact locusc@nc
mbc.us.
Professionals Working Together to Grow Your Business!!! Netw
orking Event!
Wednesday\, October 10\, 2012
6:00pm-
8:00pm
Members $5.00
Non-Members $7.00
BACK IN SESSI
ON!!!
RSVP TO EVENTS@RAACC.ORG
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\nThe South Carolina Pr imary Health Care Association's 29th Annual Conference will be held at th e Marriott Resort and Spa at Grande Dunes\, 8400 Costa Verde Drive\, My rtle Beach\, South Carolina on October 11-14\, 2012.
\nSingle/Double Rate: $129.00
\nReservation Number: 800-228-9290\; 843-449-8880
\nPlease reference the South Carolina Primary Health Care Association 2012 Annual when mak ing reservations.
\nThe Conference Planning Committee and staff are working eagerly and are committed to making this a truly informative and empowering program with tracts and roundtable dis cussions for community health center staff including Health Center Execut ive DIrectors/Chief Executive Officers\, Upper Management Staff (Human Re ources\, Information Technology\, and Finance Staff)\, along with Communi ty Health Center Board members.
\nNew to this year's Annual Conference and Board Governance Retreat is an Advo cacy and Social Media Tract designed for anyone interested in increasing grassroots advocacy at their center.
\nAdditionally\, Thursday\, October 11th and the morning of Friday\, Octo ber 12th have been set aside for the launch of the South Carolina Institu te for Health Center Excellence\, a leadership development program custo mized for the needs of health center leaders. Participants will benefit from insights gained from personal leadership assessment tools applied t hrough a series of directed and transformative work assignments. This i s a result oriented learning experience providing the opportunity to stay current with emerging best practices in leadership and operational manag ement. The program will conclude in April 2013.
\nSCPHCA affiliated community\, mental\, migrant and homele ss health centers are an integral part of the state's overall health care system. As an advocate for those that do not have access to basic heal th services\, the SCPHCA works to ensure the continued growth of communit y based programs and centers that provide health care services for person s most in need. Unique to the SCPHCA conference is the wide spectrum of providers with a shared purpose of assuring access to quality health car e services for all South Carolina. Attended by multi-disciplinary leade rship teams from the state's community health centers\, representing over 320\,00 patients across the state.
\nFor additional information\, please contact Ms. Cynthia R. Frazier\, MHA \, Director of Administration and Member Services\, South Carolina Primar y Health Care Association\, 3 Technology Cirle\, Columbia\, SC 29203\, 80 3-788-2778.
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WIDU Gospel Anniversary\, Lee Williams & The Spiritual QC's\ , Luther Barnes\, more...
\nAlso Performing:
Keith 'Wonderboy'
Johnson
The Brooklyn Allstars
Virignia Aires
Doc McKen
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Michael Boykin & The Mighty Voices
Escape 2 Sisterhood Weekend V
Our annual wellness
retreat for women is quickly approaching. The date is October 12 - 14\, 2
012. Bring your girlfriends\, sisters\, or even your mom to the Courtyar
d Marriott at Carolina Beach\, NC. Room rates are $169 per night for a S
tandard Room (2 queens or 1 king) or $199.00 per night for a Suite (2 quee
n beds). Rooms include $199.00 includes hot breakfast buffet for 2.
The Early Bird Registration Fee is $100/person for the entire wee
kend activities. This is called the 'Full Escape' package. If you purchase
this package\, you will not have to pay any additional costs out of pocke
t for this retreat besides your hotel room. There is an option if you can'
t make the entire weekend escape. The Saturday option is $60/person only u
ntil 4pm. This also includes a full lunch buffet and Spiritual Escape with
Ericka D. Jackson\, Evangelist and Author.
Our annual Fashion
Show component is called 'The Fashion Escape'. This starts Saturday night
at 8:00 p.m. The cost is $25/person\, if you haven't purchased the 'Full E
scape'. This includes the celebration party afterwards.
Portion
s of the proceeds will go to benefit Breast Cancer and Domestic Violence A
wareness.
Please see a brief summary of events to occur over this gre
at weekend
Friday: 6:30 - 10:00 p.m.
Networking Social (Food\,
Fun\, Ice Breakers\, Karaoke\, Live Music\, Vendors\, Prizes\, and Belly
Dancing Lessons)
Saturday: 7:30 a.m. - 12 Midnight (A FULL DA
Y!!)
Health Screenings (provided by New Hanover County Health Departm
ent and The University of North Carolina at Wilmington Department of Nursi
ng)\, ZUMBA\, Self-Defense Class\, survivor presentations on Domestic Viol
ence and Breast Cancer Awareness\, poetry performances\, pampering\, lunch
\, Spiritual Escape\, workshop with Evangelist Ericka D. Jackson (www.eric
kajackson.com)\, Fashion Show\, and Celebration of Life After Party.
Sunday: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Yoga\, praise\, worship\, and refle
ctions with keynote Evangelist Ericka D. Jackson (www.erickajackson.com).<
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For vendor information contact us at escape2sisterhood@yahoo.co
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Come and see what the buzz about Stella & Dot is all about!
As featured in the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times\, this hyper
growth company is enabling a new kind of success for busy women with a pr
ofessional\, flexible\, profitable home based business. Bring a friend and
learn about how you could start your own part or full-time career as a St
ella & Dot Stylist.
Stop by to see the jewelry while we talk a
bout a savvy\, stylish business opportunity\, Part time\, full time or som
etimes~ Stella & Dot can be worked into & around your everyday life. There
's an amazing sign up special now!
www.stelladot.com/jenniferc
ullen
Can't make it but would like to set up a private appointm
ent to learn more about this opportunity?
Contact me!
Je
nnifer Cullen\, Star Stylist
919-605-6477
Please RSVP by
Oct 11.....thanks!
Here's a great video about the opportunity!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eax0V-nfZrI&feature=em-share_vi
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Planning a campaign?
Need a boost to reach your fundra
ising goals?
Sign up today for our Fundraising Workshop: 'Reac
h New Heights'
Sponsered by Capital Development Services October 13th
N.C. Museum of History
Raleigh\, NC
Join the expert guides at Capital Development Services for a full-day of navigating thro ugh fundraising trends\, donor cultivation\, leadership recruitment & deve lopment\, and much more! Our journey will focus on Campaign Planning in or der to equip you with the tools you need for a successful campaign!
\n< p>So grab your gear (actually - just bring yourself and a board member if you can)\, clip in (sign up) and get motivated for an invigorating journey !
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Our mountain heritage l ingers from generation to generation. The Mineral City Heritage Festival in October of each year in downtown Spruce Pine thrives on sharing the ol d traditional mountain traits. Folks can watch an old-fashioned train eng ine chugging and making apple cider\, watch the pot boil with apples peel ed\, and the making of apple butter. Weaving on an old spinning wheel ca n be viewed in a window or the caning of a chair being done by hand. Many varieties of food are available to feast upon as you listen to the “pi cking and singing.” Games abound for children\, which gives the down ho me family feel to Spruce Pine. Take a drive off the Blue Ridge Parkway by about five miles and venture into a vision of excitement from the days o f old. October 13th\, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Six days of events focused on the arts\, hosted in Winston-S alem\, the 'city of the arts.' Join us to experience 'A Feast for the Sen ses' in the performing and visual arts to include the Smithsonian's Romar e Bearden - A Black Odyssey hosted at the Reynolda House Museum of Ameri can Art. Also enjoy the 49th Annual Piedmont Craftsmen Fair\, ballet\, th eatre\, symphony\, wine and cuisine - hosted by the Arts Council of Winst on-Salem/Forsyth County.
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Everyone knows someone with autism… maybe your brother\, s
ister\, cousin\, friend at school\, next door neighbor\, or your best budd
y. The Autism Society of North Carolina (ASNC) is committed to helping eac
h person with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by providing support and prom
oting opportunities. Join others as we run or walk together to make a diff
erence in life of someone you care about with ASD. You can help!
Mark your calendar and plan to join us at the 14th Annual Triangle Run/W
alk for Autism. We have something for everyone! You can run the 5K\, run o
r walk the one mile\, and enjoy the kid’s dash. Sign up today as a parti
cipant and even better\, get your friends and family together to form a te
am.
Sign up today to support a common cause and to help raise a
wareness of autism. Spend the morning in Moore Square enjoying music\, ven
dors\, and special entertainment.
If you have questions\, pleas
e email Heather Hargrave or call 800 442-2762\, extension 1106.
3rd Annual Entrepreneur & Small Business Owner 'Vendor EXPO'
On Saturday\, October 13th\, Lady of Beauty Event Management\,
will host our 3rd Annual Entrepreneur & Small Business Owner 'Vendor EXPO
'. This day of networking\, sales/purchasing\, mini workshops and entertai
nment will be held at the Wyndam Garden Atlanta Airport\, Atlanta\, GA 303
49. It would be an honor to have your support as one of our 2012 Sponsors\
, Vendors or Patrons.
The 3rd Annual Entrepreneur & Small Busin
ess Owner Vendor EXPO will promote local organizations/businesses as well
as support neighboring businesses and local community programs.
We are asking for you to assist in supporting the 2012 Annual Entreprene
ur & Small Business Owner “Vendor EXPO” on Saturday\, October 13\, 201
2. The event will have approximately 100 people in attendance\, who will c
ome out to network\, engage and of course SHOP. Our goal is to bring as mu
ch awarness that we can to local businesses that are located in the heart
of our communities. We feel the EXPO will create more buyers of product(s)
and increase the number of community members who will promote these produ
cts by word of mouth.
There will be Mini Workshops & Speaking E
ngagement opportunities for you and your company. Your sponsorship and ven
ding support of this event will be most appreciated and helpful in continu
ing our work in spotlighting local businesses in Fulton\, DeKalb\, Gwinnet
t and Clayton County.
For more information Contact:
Yuma M
allard
yuma@ladyofbeautyevents.com
www.ladyofbeautyevents.com
678-379-9102
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Wes t End Poetry Festival Carrboro Century Center Carrboro\, NC 27510 The West End Poets Weekend is held annually for the purpose of providing a connect ion between the significant poetry talent that is deeply rooted in our com munity and the many poetry enthusiasts that reside in the Triangle area. T he weekend event wishes to recognize and reward emerging talent as well. M ost importantly\, The West End Poets Weekend aims to bring together all ag es to read\, hear and talk about the art of poetry.
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LLS holds walks each fall around the country and in Canada. Participants at the walks carry illuminated balloons to honor and commem orate lives touched by blood cancer.
\nLLS holds walks each fall around the country a nd in Canada. Participants at the walks carry illuminated balloons to hon or and commemorate lives touched by blood cancer.
\nThe North Carol ina Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society named DavidStrong\, Presid ent of Rex Healthcare\, Corporate Chair of its 2012 Triangle Light The Ni ght® Walk. read more
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The North Carolina Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society named David
Strong\, President of Rex Healthcare\, Corporate Chair of its 2012 Triang
le Light The Night® Walk.UNC Health Care and Rex Healthcare will serve a
s presenting sponsor for the Walks in the
Triangle.
Phone: (919) 367-4100
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