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This February 10-12 let us help you craft romance with "...for Love of the Arts," a Valentine's-themed, weekend get-away filled with artistic and cultural events designed to appeal to arts lovers across and beyond west Georgia.

At a Holdiay Bazaar hosted by the San Dieguito Art Guild, The Stardust Arts shined and brought out the talents of creativity of all young art students and the spirit of giving.

Sacramento artist D.K. Osorio is proud to offer an original painting for sale to benefit the Salvation Army.

An opening reception for “Anomalies,” featuring recent works by ceramicist and painter Nils Lou, will be held Saturday, Jan. 7, from 3–5 p.m. in the Linfield Gallery on the Linfield College campus in McMinnville, Ore.

Celebrating the arts, entertainment, sports, and media this year, the annual gala will honor four influential figures that have made a huge impact in the Atlanta market.

A two-day presentation at Eyebeam providing an inside look at research and in-progress work.

No need to travel all the way to Egypt to ride a camel! You can experience the ride of a lifetime at NarroWay Productions on December 20th 2011 at 1:00pm. Located at the NarroWay Theatre, located at 3327 Hwy. 51 N in Fort Mill. www.narroway.net

Miami Art Museum prepares for expanded education program in new, Museum Park facility

LetsGoOut is a must buy app for social networking, the concept uses your iOS device to find new friends, in your surroundings. All features come without any additional costs. It uses device Bluetooth or Wi-Fi to connect you to surrounding people.

Holiday Pops returns with Carl Topilow (Cleveland Pops) leading the Akron Symphony Orchestra and Chorus in this concert of traditional and contemporary holiday favorites, featuring soprano, Tina Stump, and Live On Five anchor, Leon Bibb, as narrator.

HuLeTS (Human Leap Through Software) launches LetsSaveMoney – Its first financial application for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. LetsSaveMoney is a smart expense manager,helps you to save more money regularly with just few taps on your iPhone/iPod.

Behind The Blue Door Gallery Presents "The 2nd Annual 'Rock 'n' Art' Holiday Party" December 22, 2011 - 8pm to 4am at Chrystie 141 - 141 Chrystie St. Just south of Delancey.

Our Holiday Shop is the perfect opportunity to support local Artisans and purchase incredible hand-crafted items right here in Philadelphia.

ArtsCetera and Event Details, Inc. presents an evening of crafting, cocktails and fun as you design your own holiday cards and other party and holiday items with Shannon Hernandez, of Sage & Time Designs.

Families are invited back for the third year in a row to experience the magic of the Old-World show

Mark your Calendars for the 32nd Annunal Steinbeck Festival, taking place on May 3-6, 2012 in Salinas, California at the National Steinbeck Center and The Steinbeck Institute for Art and Culture.

John Lewis is launching Calligraphy Classes to teach customers the ancient art of calligraphy and the etiquette of letterwriting, reminding them of the poignancy of receiving a handwritten letter. Perfect for perfecting those thank you letters.

Infusing thoughtful messages in artwork for everyday products, meaningful gift giving is on the rise

A night filled with local performing artists - music, one-act plays, novels and much more. And new this Monday - Holiday Shopping from Three Sisters’ Marketplace. Hand-Crafted goods created by Local Artisans.

IDEA Performing Arts Center hosts a holiday Celebration of the Arts Fundraiser on December 10th; Grammy winning jazz bassist Buster Williams, trombonist and Hidden Beach recording artist Jeff Bradshaw to perform.

Join Love to Dance Studio at Famee Furlane for The Holiday Ball Challenge. Professional Performances in Latin & Ballroom Dance, dinner and a hot dance floor. Proceeds go to Horizon Arts Camp's Scholarship Program - launching Toronto's Future Dancers!

Celeritas Chemicals Introduces Chloride-Produced CELCHEM 14201-1 Titanium Dioxide for Paint, Coatings, Graphic Arts and Pigment Dispersion Applications

This week, Austin Latino Theater Alliance (ALTA) debuted “Natividad: A Homemade Pastorela.” The traditional Christmas play was updated with a script by Miguel Angel Santana, contemporary costumes and modern furniture from MOTIF Modern Living®.

Thirty-five artists from different parts of the world were selected for this year's showcase.

Georgia Dance Theatre presents a full-scale production of the holiday family-favorite The Nutcracker Ballet at McIntosh Auditorium at 201 Walt Banks Road in Peachtree City on Saturday, December 10th at 7pm and Sunday, December 11th at 2pm.

BIG ARTS Community Band Director Don Knowland invites all to enjoy the music ofthe season at the Holiday Concert 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 13 at BIG ARTS on Sanibel.

Wisconsin film festival accepting film entries through Dec. 10, 2011.

ANYONE searching for festive atmosphere should look no further than Swansea’s historic Brangwyn Hall this Christmas.

Marc Zegans, a leading Creative Development Advisor, has developed a free tool called Working on A Sliding Scale to help creative professionals work out how to charge their clients on a sliding scale.

10th Winter Workshops in Qatar is set to delight participants with exciting new courses!

Save the Date: On January 10th at 7pm the First Event of the Series! Douglas Smith Author of the Pearl January 10th at the Sunset Center

Artist Tim McMeans will exhibit his newest artwork here at the gallery. Join us at the opening reception on Thursday December 8th from 7-10 pm. Come meet the artist and talk about his work.

Glenn Croston of 75 Green Businesses writes about people including Mel Brake who experienced alter states of reality due to traumatic and horrific events in their lives.

The Brangwyn Hall has a fantastic array of live seasonal entertainment to prepare and ensure the perfect start to your Christmas period.

The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park Offers a Quintessentially New York Experience with Tea and Shopping at Bergdorf Goodman and an Evening at the New York City Ballet

Films from two Southeast Asian Film Festivals (CamboFest, Cambodia www.cambofest.com and Bangkok IndieFest www.bangkokfest.com) travel to North America for the first time, kicking off a new travelling festival component

BIG ARTS Film Society offers a comedy, a drama, and an award-winning documentary for its Monday Night Film Series in December. All films are $8 and begin at 7 p.m. in Schein Performance Hall, 900 Dunlop Road Sanibel. (239) 395-0900.

On Sunday, December 4th, 2011 from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. the Middletown Arts Center (MAC) will host its “Holiday Extravaganza”. The day’s FREE art activities and entertainment will be enjoyed by hundreds of local families.

10 artists picked to create their version of a childhood fort in a 25,000 square foot space, surrounding the ultimate pillow playground. Interactive art, food trucks, live music, vendors, giveaways, drive with charity School on Wheels and MORE.

West Midlands auctioneers are holding a valuation day day at Winterbourne House where owners of antiques and collectibles are invited to take along items of interest for Biddle & Webb's experts to assess.

This year, for the very first time, a backgammon Olympics will be held.

Fund-raising event for RAAC in conjunction with Rockford Michigan's 3rd Annual Ice Festival

The Vyner Street Gallery is pleased to present The Ecstasy of Memory by British artist Lisa Snook. The Ecstasy of Memory runs from Tuesday 29th November to Sunday 4th December 2011 in the heart of London's creative community.

Fashion Networking business mixer. Lifestyle professionals collaboration mixer, aspiring fashion enthusiats and all small business owners.

Dreams will be on display in the Center’s Main Gallery December 2, 2011 - January 7, 2012. The artists', juror, and public reception will be on December 2, 2011 from 6-9pm.

Camille Breeze will present a hands-on workshop on textile conservation at the 93rd Annual New England Museum Association Conference, November 16-18, 2011.

The CityKids Foundation’s Repertory Company (Rep) is proud to announce its participation at the 2011 Audelco Recognition Awards for Excellence In Black Theatre held on Monday, November 14, 2011 at the prestigious Harlem Stage Theater.

ASC Resident Artist Colin Ryan performs Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol adapted by Greg Oliver Bodine, solo, and warms the audience with Dylan Thomas' A Child's Christmas in Wales, also solo. Peter Galman directs.

Holiday Originals: Artful Gifts to Give or Receive, Concord Art Association's annual exhibit and sale.

Astrologer/Artist Anne Nordhaus-Bike introduces astrology-related services, products, including free newsletter; birth charts; "Follow the Sun" book; astrological cards and posters; and Spiritual Fusion consultations.