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Exhibits, events mark Lincoln bicentennial Feb. 12
The Associated PressWASHINGTON Some of the biggest celebrations of the bicentennial of Abe Lincoln's birthday kick off in Washington on his Feb. 12 birthdate. But you can also catch many Lincoln-related exhibits and events later this year and in other parts of the country....Tags: Easter, Springfield, Gardens and Parks, Travel, Marian Anderson
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A grownup's Orlando
Chicago Tribune ReporterCities, with the exception of greater Las Vegas, aren't built for amusement. They're built to function as market hubs and transport hubs and government hubs, and then people build houses to be near the jobs generated by all that hubness. Gradually come...Tags: Death, Crimes, Arts and Culture, Holidays, Orlando Museum of Art
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Mariposa Butterfly Festival will take flight May 1 to 3
Mariposa is the Spanish word for "butterfly," and the town's butterfly theme is ubiquitous: Colorful butterflies can be found on street murals and sidewalks, in store window displays and on countless business logos. May 1 to 3, the town will host its...Tags: Hamburgers, Arts and Culture, Gardens and Parks, Travel, History
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Old spa town hasn't lost its relaxing aura
Special to The TimesCast into Redlands' shadow when its water was siphoned off Mill Creek, the once-thriving railroad town of Mentone lost its tourism and its standing as a popular health spa resort. Now more than a century later, the town east of Redlands is finding...Tags: Road Transportation, Family, Real Estate Buyers, Forestry and Timber, Travel
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Memorial Day plans in Glenview and Northbrook
When he was surrounded by Germans on the battle field, Arthur Rento imagined he would meet the fate of many other fallen American soldiers. "I thought was never going to make it home," said Rento, a World War II veteran who now resides in Glenview But...
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READER SUBMITTED: Historic School To Be Open For Summer
BloomfieldThe Wintonbury Historical Society of Bloomfield announces that the Old Farm School, built in 1796, will again be open for visitors on Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m., starting May 19 and continuing through Columbus Day. "Scholars" were taught here continuously...Tags: Columbus Day
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BRIEF: Sherburne History Center plans June 11 ice cream social
St. Cloud Times, Minn.Rain or shine, the Sherburne History Center plans to have its sixth annual ice cream social from 6-8 p.m. June 11 at the history center, 10775-27th Ave. SE in Becker. The event includes free ice cream and a performance by local musician Stephen Hodder....Tags: Foods and Beverages, Lifestyle and Leisure, Ice Cream
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Archive of county records to be created in North Showers building
Herald-Times, Bloomington, Ind.For the oldest government records in Monroe County, a permanent space in the North Showers County Government Center will be used to create a county archive. The Monroe County Board of Commissioners dedicated space in the building for a permanent archive... -
My Office: Ellen Rosenthal of Conner Prairie Interactive History Park
The Indianapolis StarA model of Conner Prairie Interactive History Park's 1859 Balloon Voyage experience hangs from the desk lamp in Ellen Rosenthal's office. Rosenthal, the president and chief executive officer of Conner Prairie, can see the Balloon Voyage through her...Tags: Arts, Arts and Culture, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Corporate Officers, Museums
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History Center's 'Marble Mania' in a glass all its own
The Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewPittsburgh sometimes loses its marbles over success. Take football, hockey and baseball, once upon a time, for instance. Success breeds the development of skills. Anne Madarasz, museum division director at the Senator John Heinz History Center, believes...Tags: Human Interest
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Film Notes: A one-man tribute film to Stewart
Pittsburgh Post-GazetteIf you have never been to the Jimmy Stewart Museum in Indiana, Pa., about 60 miles from Pittsburgh, this could be the perfect time to visit. On Saturday, Christopher David Collins will present "Thank You, Jimmy Stewart!" a film reflecting his Pittsburgh...Tags: Sparkle (movie), Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Arts and Culture, Harvey (movie), Gabrielle Union
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'Mibsters' takes aim at capturing marbles shooting tradition here
Pittsburgh Post-GazetteAbout eight years ago, Jeff Eddings' oldest son, Ben, came home from first grade at Phillips Elementary School with the news that he won a marbles competition. That victory led him to a spot in the Allegheny County marbles competition and then, years...Tags: Movies, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Atlantic City (Atlantic, New Jersey), Entertainment
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