Spend an evening acting like a kid again at The Room to Dream Foundation's "Carnival of Dreams Gala" on April 1, that will feature a night filled with carnival games, primer prizes, a live auction and dishes served up by some of Boston's best known chefs.  The organization provides chronically ill children with the room of their dreams by transforming their living areas into their ideal space through the help of professional interior designers and artists.  A showcase of some room vignettes will have you r

Even if you're not Irish, you know you'll be sporting green and looking to have a good time come this St. Patrick's Day.  There's no better place to celebrate on March 17 then Rowes Wharf Bar at the Boston Harbr Hotel with their authentic and elegant dishes and "slainte" themed drinks such as the Irish Whisper.  The one of a kind drinks combines two Irish whiskeys (Bushmills and Irish mist), syrup, pineapple juice, lemon juice and blue curaco.  Irish eyes will definetely be smiling after sampling this concoction!

Hosted by Divine Occasions, Fresh Bridal Experience is a boutique planning event where brides can enjoy an intimate wedding planning experience. The setting is a magnificent private European country estate that sets along the widest and most picturesque section of the Chattahoochee River.  

Complete with ticket(s), chauffeured transportation pick-up/drop-off point and a sneak peak of the afternoon's activities. Come and enjoy an afternoon of wedding day luxuries, come to a "fresh" approach to planning your wedding day weekend!

Nordstrom at the South Shore Plaza in Braintree will host a bra-fitting and shopping event called "Nordstrom Fits America", in which women can check out the latest in lingerie wear and consult with certified bra-fitters about what styles suit them best.  $2 of every bra sold in the store will benefit the breat cancer organization, Susan G. Comen for the Cure, and with participating brands like Bestsey Johnson, DKNY and SPANX there's sure to be something for every body type!

Art for art's sake!

During Castleberry Hill's Art Stroll you can meet SCAD Atlanta artists David Fields, Chris Wright, Will Young and the artist HENSE

SEE their site-specific installations in the Castleberry Point retail space

SIP wine at a merlot wine tasting by The Wine Shoe 

ENJOY an open air viewing of "Sideways," in partnership with Atlanta 365 (Atlanta Film Festival) 

March 16th at 10:00 AM-Noon

Newcomers Coffee Social - this is a General Membership Meeting, where newcomers are invited to come and learn more about our organization, and what we’re all about.

5 Sunning Hill Road (Stonehaven Subdivision) Simpsonville, SC

Other Happenings:

Pure Fashion of Greensboro, N.C. presents the Premiere Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon on Sunday, March 21 at the Grandover Resort and Conference Center. The event is from 1pm to 3pm and tickets are $45. Contact Trish Klier to purchase tickets. (336)292-2237 or trishklier@att.net

The Office of Intercultural Relations at Old Dominion University will host its annual International Festival on Sunday, March 28 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Ted Constant Convocation Center.

The Festival celebrates cultures from around the world (20 nations) with ethnic food, music, performances, dance and folklore.

There will even be a children's village with inflatables, cultural performance, displays, arts and crafts and more.

Activities are free and open to the public; ethnic foods and other items will be on sale at the International Marketplace. For more information call the Office of Intercultural Relations at 683-4406.

Ted Constant Convocation Center
4320 Hampton Boulevard
Norfolk, VA 23508-2406

The 2nd and 4th Friday of each month during the general skate . Skate under our mirror balls to themed music & dress up to win prizes for best costume!

7:15 to 8:45 p.m on:

Feb 26: Rock the 80’s Skate Rock the 80’s spandex and skate to big hair bands and monster ballads.

March 12: St. Patrick’s Day Skate Dress in green and skate to Irish folk music.

Bring the whole family to get funky on the ice!

Buhr Park Outdoor Ice Arena
2751 Packard Road
Ann Arbor, MI
734.794.6234

The 48th Ann Arbor Film Festival takes place at Michigan and State Theaters in downtown Ann Arbor, Michigan.

The longest-running North American independent and experimental film festival The Ann Arbor Film Festival is one of only a few Academy Award qualifiers.

Let's go to the movies!

March 23th-28th, 2010
Tickets can be purchased by day or for the entire festival.
For schedules and more information you can call them at 734-995-5356
or visit the Festival website.

The Kwahadi Dancers present their 44th Annual Winter Night Ceremonials. An evening of song and dance.

Date of the Ceremonials:

7:30pm
February 19th, 20th, 26th, and 27th
March 5th & 6th

3:00pm (Matinee)
February  21st

Located at:
Kwahadi Museum of the American Indian
9121 I-40 East
Amarillo, TX

Evening Ticket Pricing:
$7 for Adults
$6 Seniors
$4 Youth
$3 Preschool

Matinee Ticket Pricing:
$4 All Seats

Optional dinner from 6:30-7:00pm for $8.75 (Reservations required)
For reservations please call 806-355-3175

You've said Yes! Now what?

Come to Behind the Veil - A Spring Wedding Event at Savannah's Jepson Center to find out. Avoid bridal show crowds—and join Savannah Magazine for an elegant afternoon of tastings, consultations and creative imagination. Their select group of top wedding professionals will help you envision your perfect day—down to the last hand-finished detail.

When: February 21, 2010, 1 - 5 pm

Where: The Jepson Center for the Arts, 201 West York Street, Savannah

How much: $20 at door

For more info: savannahmagazine.com