Founded in 1982, International Dance Day seeks to promote the art of dance around the world. The founding body, the International Dance Committee of the International Theatre Institute selects a special personality each year to create an International Dance Day message to be shared around the world. Dance is practiced by both amateurs and professionals and is enjoyed in theaters everywhere. This special day is all about the history of dance and the recognition of its place in society.
Dance is both an art form and a method of communication in cultures around the world, and is practised by millions of people. Celebrate this International Dance Day by learning about the history of dance, or perhaps even learning a new dance yourself or with a group of friends! It’s a great excuse to sign up for those dance classes you’ve always fancied.
Word of the Day
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| Definition: | (noun) An intoxicant. | ||
| Synonyms: | alcoholic beverage, intoxicant, alcohol | ||
| Usage: | He guzzled the inebriant like a thirsty man would water and promptly dropped to the floor with a thud. | ||
Idiom of the Day
in plain view— In full, unrestricted view; visibly, openly, or publicly. |
History
Oldsmobile Builds Its Last Car (2004)
Founded in 1897 by Ransom Olds, Oldsmobile—not Ford—was the first company to mass produce automobiles. After it became part of General Motors in 1908, it shifted to making luxury vehicles. Sales soared in the 1970s and 80s—the Cutlass was the top-selling car in America in 1976—but by the 90s, Oldsmobile had lost its market to other GM divisions. Amid declining profitability, GM discontinued the line in 2004 after 107 years.
Daniel Michael Blake Day-Lewis (1957)
(one of my favorite actors!)
The son of a British poet laureate and an actress, Day-Lewis is one of the most respected and critically acclaimed actors today. He is also one of the most selective, working only sporadically and maintaining a low profile between films. The intense method actor has won two Academy Awards for best actor, for 1989's My Left Foot and 2007's There Will Be Blood, and is known for his diverse and convincing roles.
New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival
| A 10-day feast for the ears, the eyes, and the stomach held in New Orleans, Louisiana, this festival brings together thousands of musicians, artisans, and cooks who do their thing for more than half a million visitors. The concerts feature not only traditional and contemporary jazz, but also other music forms developed in New Orleans: ragtime, country, Cajun, zydeco, gospel, folk, and Latin. Food tents serve a multitude of indigenous foods, such as jambalaya, andouille, crawfish bisque, gumbo, frog legs, and so on. Hundreds of artisans also display their crafts. |
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1429 - Joan of Arc led Orleans, France, to victory over Britain.
1813 - Rubber was patented by J.F. Hummel.
(my favorite all-time book!)
1852 - The first edition of Peter Roget's Thesaurus was published.
1913 - Gideon Sundback patented an all-purpose zipper.
1941 - The Boston Bees agreed to change their name to the Braves. (1936-1941)
1952 - IBM President Thomas J. Watson, Jr., informed his company's stockholders that IBM was building "the most advanced, most flexible high-speed computer in the world." The computer was unveiled April 7, 1953, as the IBM 701 Electronic Data Processing Machine.
1961 - ABC’s "Wide World of Sports" premiered.
1974 - Phil Donahue’s TV show, "Donahue" moved to Chicago, IL.
1985 - Billy Martin was brought back, for the fourth time, to the position of manager for the New York Yankees.
1990 - The destruction of the Berlin Wall began.
READERS INFO
1.Laughlin River Run 2017
Apr 26-29, 2017 | Laughlin, NV
Rumbling through Laughlin is the largest motorcycle event on the West Coast, but there’s more to it than conquering the roads with your beastly machine. In addition to roaring down Historic Route 66, you can splash into the Colorado River or rack up some serious cash at Laughlin’s many casinos.
further information: 2017 Laughlin River Run® - Home Page
2.
Oxford May Music 2017
Apr 26 - May 1, 2017
The Church of St John the Evangelist. Iffley Road
Oxford, United Kingdom
Oxford May Music is a unique combination of science, music and art. The annual event boasts wide-ranging programs of lectures and world-class chamber music performances over the course of multiple days in the spring.
further information: Oxford May Music Festival
3.
Saguaro Man 2017
Apr 26-30, 2017
Double Dolphin Farm
County Road 5020 & Mopar Blvd
Concho, AZ
The Arizona Regional Burn, Saguaro Man, is a five-day festival on the Double Dolphin Farm in Snowflake, Arizona, and aimed toward those who have attended or been creatively inspired by Burning Man in Nevada. Following a specific theme, Saguaro Man encourages interactive participation and allows attendees the chance of uninhibited self-expression through performances, art and community bonding.
further information: Saguaro Man 2017
Pictures of the day
The Threatened Swan is an oil painting made around 1650 by Dutch Golden Age painter Jan Asselijn. Depicting a life-size swan defending its nest, it has been interpreted as an allegory of grand pensionary Johan de Witt protecting the Netherlands from its enemies. The work is in the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam in the Netherlands.
Sean Yoro aka HULA has been painting beautiful portraits in NYC, using his paddle board to get to hard to reach places. The avid artist and surfer is originally from Oahu, Hawaii but is currently based in New York City.
thanks, Helen
knit
knit
thanks, Rae
knit
(except for the coloring, this is exactly what fluffy Rosko looks like!)
knit
crochet
thanks, Lisa
crochet
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A Flower Falls pattern by Aurora Suominen
This is my fourth dishcloth design for my, “Falling for Dishcloth” to welcome Fall. This is my favorite time of year next to Winter! These dishcloths are not exactl...
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crochet
thanks, June
crochet
RECIPE
CROCKPOT RECIPE
thanks, Joanne
SWEETS
thanks, Shelley
ADULT COLORING
CRAFTS
CHILDREN'S CORNER ... sign language coloring
PUZZLE
Notocactus Concinnus Jigsaw Puzzle
WORD SEARCH
| acre adapt after again agent angel belt | chains choose delete dense depart falter | ghost guide hairstyle heart hilt hole hotels | inscribe island leave light miles never novel | often prime queen real reed rich road | sane sense sent servant still strong sudden | there tier tower trace train travel vile where |
QUOTE
thanks, Helen
CLEVER
EYE OPENER
thanks, Barbara
WHAT YOUR BODY DOES EVERY DAY
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