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(TORONTO) The feature film GROWING OP will have its West Coast Premiere at the Los Angeles Comedy Festival on Sunday Nov.8, at the famous Acme Comedy Theatre in Hollywood.

A comedy sensation in its Canadian festival run and release, GROWING OP tells the tale of Quinn, a teenage boy who 'rebels against rebellion', embodied by his home-schooling, fugitive parents, by resolving to go to high school for the first time. But leaving the family ‘farm’ causes Quinn to discover that the real jungle isn’t in his living room, but in the bizarre nature of the suburban status quo.

Heartfelt and hilarious, GROWING OP is a sly satire of classic 80's teen films, delivering twists on high school comedy and family drama. It features a powerhouse indie cast, including Rosanna Arquette (Afterhours), Wallace Langham (CSI Las Vegas), Rachel Blanchard (Flight of the Conchords), Katie Boland (Adoration), Alberta Watson (Spanking the Monkey), and Steven Yaffee (MVP).

The film has an unforgettable rock soundtrack featuring acclaimed international artists SLOAN, MATT MAYS AND EL TORPEDO, CLASSIFIED, JOEL PLASKETT EMERGENCY, AMELIA CURRAN, IN FLIGHT SAFETY, JENN GRANT, TWO HOURS TRAFFIC and post-punk heroes TEENAGE HEAD.

“I’m excited that the film is part of the opening weekend of the LA Comedy Fest” says Writer-Director Michael Melski of his feature directing debut. “It’s an 18 day extravaganza with film premieres and live acts, in the center of the comedy universe. GROWING OP has been very popular north of the border, and it’s a universal humor, so I expect it will translate well to US audiences.”

A recent award-winner for BEST IN SHOW, FEATURE FILM in the 2009 Accolade Film Competition, GROWING OP is exec-produced by celebrated filmmaker Thom Fitzgerald. Shortly after its Canadian premiere last year, GROWING OP was acquired by LA’s Shoreline Entertainment for International Sales.

Some response to GROWING OP from critics and festivals:
“A Hilarious Feel-Good Teen Movie!” Cinema Eye

“3 and ½ Stars (out of 4) Sweet and Surprising...A High Note for East Coast Filmmaking” Chronicle Herald
“A Definite Hit...Two Thumbs Way Up. Growing Op is defiantly a crowd-pleaser!” The Argosy

“Cleverly sends up a slew of genres—the high school movie; the rebel movie; the dope comedy—turning them inside out for satiric pleasure. Don't Bogart your time—check this out.” Moovy.Ca

“GROWING OP is top-notch entertainment...It has exactly the right combination of a well-written script, obviously high production standards, and great acting...Katie Boland really stands out as his sarcastic sister...A brilliant performance by Wallace Langham.” Popcorn Philosophy

“GROWING OP is loaded with laugh out loud jokes, but thankfully most of them aren't based on pot smoking teenagers. The humour in this film comes from the heart of what it is really about - the difficulty and awkwardness of growing up...Wonderfully acted and a pleasure to watch.” Schemamag

“Pitch Perfect Satire...A gem.” Vancouver International Film Festival

“Witty...High Grade!” Eye Weekly
“Fast, furious and very funny!” Atlantic Film Festival
“GROWING OP dares to take a different path... it’s rare to see a teen film that gets the most of out ludicrous situations to make you laugh.” The Cultural Post

“GROWING OP, the ultimate coming of age film, is the best capture of social interaction amongst youth I have ever seen. I felt like I was watching this generation's “Risky Business”! Michael Melski's directorial debut is nothing short of brilliant...” Silver Wave Film Festival

“GROWING OP Far From Ordinary...With great performances from virtually the entire cast, and a satirical sensibility that anyone could appreciate, this film is definitely worth your time.” Intermedias

The wildly-enthusiastic response from audiences can be found on the GROWING OP Facebook Fan Page or in IMDB user comments.

GROWING OP screens on Nov.8 at 6:00pm at the Acme Comedy Theatre in Hollywood, 135 North La Brea Avenue. Valet Parking is available.

Tickets available online at www.lacomedyfest.com. Industry reservations can be made by calling (323) 463-2942.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Michael Melski: Writer-Director, 902-441-0795, cineastscreendevelopment@gmail.com
Brandon Paine: Director of Acquisitions, Shoreline Entertainment, 310-551-2060, brandon@shorelineentertainment.com
Lawrin Gouston Salazar, Executive Director, Los Angeles Comedy Festival, (323) 806-9974, Lawrin@lacomedyfest.com
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NO TICKET FEES!!!
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hors d’oeuvres and cash bar.

The concert includes Irish & Scottish dancing & singing,
and audience participation will thrill the youngsters and
fill everyone with the Christmas spirit! Santa will play
the bagpipes, and you will be invited on stage to
partake of tea and cookies during the performance.
Bring a canned food item for St. Louis Area Foodbank.
• Tickets: $10, $5/children (14 and under).
Bring an unwrapped toy for Scots for Tots
and receive a child’s admission for free.
• Purchase Tickets: at www.scotsfortots.org,
at Music Folk in Webster Groves,
at Thistle and Clover in St. Charles,
and at the door before the show.
General seating. DOORS OPEN AT 6 PM

• Information: (314) 298-8415

www.mitzimacdonald.com
www.sheldonconcerthall.org
www.scotsfortots.org
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Mitzi loves to share real life experiences through her songs. Beginning with her life on an island, on the east coast of Canada, to the present day in the city of St. Louis, her songs carry the listener from her youth through the joys of raising a family, and growing spiritually. She eventually comes full circle, back to the traditional roots of her Scottish and Irish heritage. She lately has been known to do covers of songs by Carole King and Carly Simon, among others.
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PETERSBURG Florida United States http://www.statetheatreconcerts.com/ 727-895-3045 Music ]]> http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4818200/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4818200/DC/Washington/Skinny-Puppy/ Upcoming Robot http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4818200/#comments 38.9179 -77.0232 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:33:23 -0700 2009-10-31T16:33:23-07:00 Skinny Puppy 20091122T220000 20091122 http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/104/DC/Washington/930-Club/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/104/ 9:30 Club 815 V St. N.W. Washington District of Columbia 20001 United States http://www.930.com/ (202) 265-0930 Music ]]> http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4528888/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4528888/MA/Worcester/Skinny-Puppy/ Upcoming Robot http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4528888/#comments 42.2667 -71.8008 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:49:13 -0700 2009-09-23T17:49:13-07:00 Skinny Puppy 20091115T200000 20091115 http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/27130/MA/Worcester/The-Palladium/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/27130/ The Palladium 261 Main St Worcester Massachusetts 01608 United States http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/27130/MA/Worcester/The-Palladium/ (508) 797-9696 Music http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4703725/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4703725/MN/St-Paul/Pink-Mountaintops/ Upcoming Robot http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4703725/#comments 44.9558 -93.168 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 23:54:37 -0700 2009-10-16T23:54:37-07:00 Pink Mountaintops 20091119T200000 20091119 http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/288038/MN/St-Paul/Turf-Club-Incorporated/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/288038/ Turf Club Incorporated 1601 University Ave W St Paul Minnesota 55104 United States http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/288038/MN/St-Paul/Turf-Club-Incorporated/ Music http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4702794/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4702794/ND/Fargo/The-Pink-Mountaintops/ Upcoming Robot http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4702794/#comments 46.8789 -96.7877 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 23:16:34 -0700 2009-10-16T23:16:34-07:00 The Pink Mountaintops 20091118T220000 20091118 http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/481049/ND/Fargo/The-Aquarium-Dempseys-Upstairs/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/481049/ The Aquarium (Dempseys Upstairs) 226 Broadway N, Fl 2nd Fargo North Dakota 58102 United States http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/481049/ND/Fargo/The-Aquarium-Dempseys-Upstairs/ Music ]]> http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4672943/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4672943/CO/Denver/Pink-Mountaintops/ Upcoming Robot http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4672943/#comments 39.7164 -104.988 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 01:03:17 -0700 2009-10-16T01:03:17-07:00 Pink Mountaintops 20091121T220000 20091121 http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/126103/CO/Denver/Hi-Dive/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/126103/ Hi-Dive 7 S Broadway Denver Colorado 80209 United States http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/126103/CO/Denver/Hi-Dive/ Music http://www.rosecousins.com

To request an advance copy of the CD, or for media inquiries, contact:

Paula Amato
PAI Media
212.206.1598
paula@paimedia.com
]]> http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4771028/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4771028/MA/Cambridge/Rose-Cousins/ lfanshel http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4771028/#comments 42.374 -71.1199 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:06:16 -0700 2009-10-26T14:06:16-07:00 Rose Cousins 20091115T200000 20091115 http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/7864/MA/Cambridge/Passim-Folk-Music-and-Cultural-Center/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/7864/ Passim Folk Music and Cultural Center 47 Palmer St. Cambridge Massachusetts 02138 United States http://www.passimcenter.org/ 617-492-7679 Music http://www.rosecousins.com

To request an advance copy of the CD, or for media inquiries, contact:

Paula Amato
PAI Media
212.206.1598
paula@paimedia.com
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Preview tracks at: http://www.rosecousins.com
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Professor Wendy Thomson
Director of the McGill School of Social Work

“There and Back Again: The Changing World of Social Policy”

In the wake of the near global economic collapse, fundamental questions are on the international agenda. National governments are back in the picture, expected to stimulate the economy while protecting individuals and families from income insecurity and homelessness. The last 30 years have witnessed a host of social innovations in many areas of social policy, a response in part to changing demographics and family relationships, views on public finance, and a redrawing of the borders between personal and public responsibility. With dwindling resources, what investment choices should governments make? How can we design social policies that provide more choice and personalized services within universal programs? What do research and experience show to be best practices to ensure better outcomes?

Dr Wendy Thomson, CBE. After a distinguished career in public services in the UK, Dr Thomson joined McGill University as Professor of Social Policy and Director of the School of Social Work in 2005. Currently, Thomson teaches social policy and management and is associated with the Centre on Research on Children and Families, the Institute on International Development Studies, and the McGill World Platform’s program on Social Determinants of Health. She advises governments on health and social services in Canada, Africa, Europe and the Middle East, and serves as Director on several Boards including, the “Agence de Santé et Service Sociaux de Montréal”, the McGill University Health Centre and Pinnacle PSG UK. Amongst her research grants are studies examining social exclusion in Nunavik, and Evidence-based Management of Child Welfare (both from the SSHRC), access to professional education at McGill for Aboriginal people, and minority language community access to health services in Quebec (both funded by Health Canada).

Formerly, she was British Prime Minister Tony Blair’s Chief Adviser on Public Service Reform, and led the Office of Public Service Reform in the Cabinet Office. From 1999 to 2001, she set up the first inspection service of local government in England and Wales, as Director of Inspection at the Audit Commission. Until 1999, she was Chief Executive of the London Borough of Newham when the Council delivered major regeneration projects and improved its service performance, gaining recognition as Council of the Year. Before joining Newham, Wendy was Chief Executive of the national mental health charity Turning Point working with the Princess of Wales as its patron.
]]> http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4842418/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4842418/CA/Los-Angeles/McGill-on-the-Move-with-Professor-Wendy-Thomson-In-Los-Angeles/ francesca.lanata http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4842418/#comments 34.0717 -118.469 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:46:39 -0700 2009-11-04T06:46:39-07:00 McGill on the Move with Professor Wendy Thomson In Los Angeles 20091122T110000 20091122 http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/236987/CA/Los-Angeles/Luxe-Hotel-Sunset-Blvd/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/236987/ Luxe Hotel Sunset Blvd 11461 Sunset Blvd Los Angeles California 90049 United States http://www.luxehotelsunsetblvd.com/ 800 HOTEL 411 Other cordially invite graduates, family and friends
to attend a special lecture and reception with

Professor Wendy Thomson
Director of the McGill School of Social Work
“There and Back Again: The Changing World of Social Policy”

In the wake of the near global economic collapse, fundamental questions are on the international agenda. National governments are back in the picture, expected to stimulate the economy while protecting individuals and families from income insecurity and homelessness. The last 30 years have witnessed a host of social innovations in many areas of social policy, a response in part to changing demographics and family relationships, views on public finance, and a redrawing of the borders between personal and public responsibility. With dwindling resources, what investment choices should governments make? How can we design social policies that provide more choice and personalized services within universal programs? What do research and experience show to be best practices to ensure better outcomes?

Dr Wendy Thomson, CBE.

After a distinguished career in public services in the UK, Dr Thomson joined McGill University as Professor of Social Policy and Director of the School of Social Work in 2005. Currently, Thomson teaches social policy and management and is associated with the Centre on Research on Children and Families, the Institute on International Development Studies, and the McGill World Platform’s program on Social Determinants of Health. She advises governments on health and social services in Canada, Africa, Europe and the Middle East, and serves as Director on several Boards including, the “Agence de Santé et Service Sociaux de Montréal”, the McGill University Health Centre and Pinnacle PSG UK. Amongst her research grants are studies examining social exclusion in Nunavik, and Evidence-based Management of Child Welfare (both from the SSHRC), access to professional education at McGill for Aboriginal people, and minority language community access to health services in Quebec (both funded by Health Canada).

Formerly, she was British Prime Minister Tony Blair’s Chief Adviser on Public Service Reform, and led the Office of Public Service Reform in the Cabinet Office. From 1999 to 2001, she set up the first inspection service of local government in England and Wales, as Director of Inspection at the Audit Commission. Until 1999, she was Chief Executive of the London Borough of Newham when the Council delivered major regeneration projects and improved its service performance, gaining recognition as Council of the Year. Before joining Newham, she was Chief Executive of the national mental health charity Turning Point working with the Princess of Wales as its patron.
]]> http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4842419/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4842419/CA/Rancho-Santa-Fe/McGill-on-the-Move-with-Professor-Wendy-Thomson/ francesca.lanata http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4842419/#comments 33.0218 -117.207 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:48:32 -0700 2009-11-04T06:48:32-07:00 McGill on the Move with Professor Wendy Thomson 20091121T170000 20091121 http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/187294/CA/Rancho-Santa-Fe/Rancho-Santa-Fe-School-District/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/187294/ Rancho Santa Fe School District 5927 La Granada Rancho Santa Fe California 92067 United States http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/187294/CA/Rancho-Santa-Fe/Rancho-Santa-Fe-School-District/ Other
Professor Wendy Thomson
Director of the McGill School of Social Work

“There and Back Again: The Changing World of Social Policy”

In the wake of the near global economic collapse, fundamental questions are on the international agenda. National governments are back in the picture, expected to stimulate the economy while protecting individuals and families from income insecurity and homelessness. The last 30 years have witnessed a host of social innovations in many areas of social policy, a response in part to changing demographics and family relationships, views on public finance, and a redrawing of the borders between personal and public responsibility. With dwindling resources, what investment choices should governments make? How can we design social policies that provide more choice and personalized services within universal programs? What do research and experience show to be best practices to ensure better outcomes?

About Dr Wendy Thomson, CBE

After a distinguished career in public services in the UK, Dr Thomson joined McGill University as Professor of Social Policy and Director of the School of Social Work in 2005. Currently, Thomson teaches social policy and management and is associated with the Centre on Research on Children and Families, the Institute on International Development Studies, and the McGill World Platform’s program on Social Determinants of Health. She advises governments on health and social services in Canada, Africa, Europe and the Middle East, and serves as Director on several Boards including, the “Agence de Santé et Service Sociaux de Montréal”, the McGill University Health Centre and Pinnacle PSG UK. Amongst her research grants are studies examining social exclusion in Nunavik, and Evidence-based Management of Child Welfare (both from the SSHRC), access to professional education at McGill for Aboriginal people, and minority language community access to health services in Quebec (both funded by Health Canada).

Formerly, she was British Prime Minister Tony Blair’s Chief Adviser on Public Service Reform, and led the Office of Public Service Reform in the Cabinet Office. From 1999 to 2001, she set up the first inspection service of local government in England and Wales, as Director of Inspection at the Audit Commission. Until 1999, she was Chief Executive of the London Borough of Newham when the Council delivered major regeneration projects and improved its service performance, gaining recognition as Council of the Year. Before joining Newham, Wendy was Chief Executive of the national mental health charity Turning Point working with the Princess of Wales as its patron.
]]> http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4842415/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4842415/CA/San-Francisco/McGill-on-the-Move-with-Professor-Wendy-Thomson-San-Francisco/ francesca.lanata http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4842415/#comments 37.7923 -122.411 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:43:20 -0700 2009-11-04T06:43:20-07:00 McGill on the Move with Professor Wendy Thomson (San Francisco) 20091122T180000 20091122 http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/49423/CA/San-Francisco/The-Fairmont-San-Francisco/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/49423/ The Fairmont San Francisco 950 Mason Street San Francisco California 94108 United States http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/49423/CA/San-Francisco/The-Fairmont-San-Francisco/ Other
There will be McGill trivia games and lots of AMAZING prizes (including LA Kings and Molson Canadian hockey jerseys). And best of all…it’s FREE!!!

Raffle tickets will be available for $1 per ticket.
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Professor Henry Mintzberg from McGill’s Desautels Faculty of Management is among the world’s most respected business writers and thinkers. Recently ranked 9 in the Wall Street Journal’s Top 20 Business Thinkers, he is the author of 15 books, including such seminal works as The Rise and Fall of Strategic Planning and Managers Not MBAs.

Please join us as Professor Mintzberg launches his latest book, Managing, and delivers a talk that will outline a bold new view of effective management. His conclusions are based on interviews and his close observation of 29 managers in a variety of organizations, industries and countries.

Books will be sold on site. Space is limited, so please reserve your spot in advance.256
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Honourable A. Anne McLellan, P.C., O.C., was Canada's Deputy Prime Minister from December 2003 - January 2006. She currently serves as Counsel at Bennett Jones LLP in Edmonton, Alberta. Through her government, corporate and social involvement, Ms. McLellan is well known for her experience in border and national security issues. She will talk about these issues in the context of the relationships among the United States, Canada and Mexico.
In addition to working within the Canadian government from 1993 to 2006, she serves on various corporate and non-profit boards including Nexen, an independent Canada-based global energy company, and Royal Alexandra Hospital Charitable Foundation.256256256256
]]> http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4839892/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4839892/CO/Denver/quotThe-Three-Amigos-A-Friendship-Worth-Preservingquot-presented-by-the-Honourable-Anne-McLellan-and-hosted-by-the-City-Club-of-Denver-and-IIEDWAC/ Jamie C http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4839892/#comments 39.7436 -104.988 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:35:03 -0700 2009-11-02T14:35:03-07:00 "The Three Amigos - A Friendship Worth Preserving?", presented by the Honourable Anne McLellan and hosted by the City Club of Denver and IIE/DWAC 20091110T111500 20091110T131500 http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/656973/CO/Denver/Brown-Palace-Hotel/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/656973/ Brown Palace Hotel 321 17th Street Denver Colorado 80202 United States http://www.brownpalace.com/ Education ]]> http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4814181/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4814181/TN/Nashville/Land-of-Talk/ Upcoming Robot http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4814181/#comments 36.1512 -86.8042 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:02:59 -0700 2009-10-31T14:02:59-07:00 Land of Talk 20091209T210000 20091209 http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/79301/TN/Nashville/Exit-in/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/79301/ Exit in 2208 Elliston Pl Nashville Tennessee 37203 United States http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/79301/TN/Nashville/Exit-in/ Music http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4702178/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4702178/MN/Minneapolis/Enter-The-Haggis/ Upcoming Robot http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4702178/#comments 44.9887 -93.276 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 22:51:36 -0700 2009-10-16T22:51:36-07:00 Enter The Haggis 20091110T200000 20091110 http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/35036/MN/Minneapolis/7th-Street-Entry/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/35036/ 7th Street Entry 701 1st Ave N Minneapolis Minnesota 55403 United States http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/35036/MN/Minneapolis/7th-Street-Entry/ (612) 332-1775 Music ]]> http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4833413/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4833413/MA/Natick/Enter-the-Haggis/ Upcoming Robot http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4833413/#comments 42.2945 -71.3481 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:02:46 -0700 2009-11-01T00:02:46-07:00 Enter the Haggis 20091121T200000 20091121 http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/90345/MA/Natick/The-Center-for-the-Arts-in-Natick/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/90345/ The Center for the Arts in Natick 14 Summer St Natick Massachusetts 01760 United States http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/90345/MA/Natick/The-Center-for-the-Arts-in-Natick/ Other ]]> http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4836216/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4836216/CA/Winters/The-Duhks/ Upcoming Robot http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4836216/#comments 38.5219 -121.969 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:37:59 -0700 2009-11-01T01:37:59-07:00 The Duhks 20091110T200000 20091110 http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/36767/CA/Winters/The-Palms-Playhouse/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/36767/ The Palms Playhouse 13 Main St Winters California 95694 United States http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/36767/CA/Winters/The-Palms-Playhouse/ Music ]]> http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4811977/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4811977/TN/Nashville/The-King-Khan-amp-BBQ-Show/ Upcoming Robot http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4811977/#comments 36.1512 -86.8042 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 12:30:47 -0700 2009-10-31T12:30:47-07:00 The King Khan & BBQ Show 20091111T210000 20091111 http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/79301/TN/Nashville/Exit-in/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/79301/ Exit in 2208 Elliston Pl Nashville Tennessee 37203 United States http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/79301/TN/Nashville/Exit-in/ Music ]]> http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4835037/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4835037/MA/Allston/Holly-Cole/ Upcoming Robot http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4835037/#comments 42.3607 -71.118 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:57:08 -0700 2009-11-01T00:57:08-07:00 Holly Cole 20091204T220000 20091204 http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/32714/MA/Allston/Scullers/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/32714/ Scullers 400 Soldiers Field Rd Allston Massachusetts 02134 United States http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/32714/MA/Allston/Scullers/ (617) 562-4111 Music
Canadian Films -
(1)Le theatre de Marianne (15 min 47) 4-15 years old
The curtains of a theatre open onto a smaller puppet theatre presided over by Marianne. The ringmaster waves her baton at three shadowy acrobats that climb one by one out of her hat. Each performs his number, although not without some difficulty.

(2)L’hiver de Leon (27 min 11) 4-10 years old
With his friends’help, Leon the Elephant will have to face many adventures and dangers before saving his princess and be back at home.

(3)Nico la taupe (22 min 32)
4-10 years old
Nico keeps on losing his lunch box, makes mistakes in his classroom, and gets ridiculous during recess. He would like to be like his hero, Captain Cosmo but he is too shy and does not see well. He is very lonely and lives in a blurry world until the day he gets his first glasses.

(4)Daniel et les superdogs (90 min)
8-15 years old
Daniel is 11 years old. He feels abandoned by his mother who died a few months ago, and his Dad too busy to pay attention to him. Fortunately, his friends Coliin and William help him train a dog for the next show called Superdogs.
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November 17th at 6:30 p.m., Los Angeles Business networking night

November 19th at 6:30 p.m., Canadian Business networking night

Cirque du Soleil is putting together two special Tapis Rouge events, November 17th and November 19th, targeting Los Angeles finest business crowd. Tapis Rouge hospitality suite is an ideal platform for networking, mingling and connecting with your peers.

As a result of their partnership with Los Angeles region business organizations* they are happy to extend a unique offer on the price per ticket. From the 240 tickets for each event, the first 100 Tapis Rouge tickets are at half price ($125) instead of $250!

Tapis Rouge ticket event reservation, call today at 1 866 624-7783 ext. 7914 or email
jacinda.lowry@cirquedusoleil.com

KOOZA is presented at the Santa Monica Pier from October 16 to December 20, 2009.

* Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce, Orange County Chamber of Commerce, Consulate General of Canada, Santa Monica Convention & Visitors Bureau, Santa Monica Rotary, National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), Santa Monica College, Canada California Business Council, Quebec Government Office in Los Angeles, Quebec Tourism, Montreal International.
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November 17th at 6:30 p.m., Los Angeles Business networking night

November 19th at 6:30 p.m., Canadian Business networking night

Cirque du Soleil is putting together two special Tapis Rouge events, November 17th and November 19th, targeting Los Angeles finest business crowd. Tapis Rouge hospitality suite is an ideal platform for networking, mingling and connecting with your peers.

As a result of their partnership with Los Angeles region business organizations* they are happy to extend a unique offer on the price per ticket. From the 240 tickets for each event, the first 100 Tapis Rouge tickets are at half price ($125) instead of $250!

Tapis Rouge ticket event reservation, call today at 1 866 624-7783 ext. 7914 or email
jacinda.lowry@cirquedusoleil.com

KOOZA is presented at the Santa Monica Pier from October 16 to December 20, 2009.

* Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce, Orange County Chamber of Commerce, Consulate General of Canada, Santa Monica Convention & Visitors Bureau, Santa Monica Rotary, National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), Santa Monica College, Canada California Business Council, Quebec Government Office in Los Angeles, Quebec Tourism, Montreal International.
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