opinion Jack Riley Published 10:51 PM EST Nov 8, 2018 This Sunday at 11 a.m., you may hear a wave of bells splashing across our city, and our region. They are being rung in remembrance and will mark the 100th anniversary of the armistice that ended World War I, a treaty that was meant to end all wars and bring a lasting peace. It occurred on the 11th hour, of the 11th day, during the 11th month. Well, as we all know, peace is not a durable thing. Young men and woman have answered the call to serve our nation and preserve the values that our founding fathers proclaimed when they formed this perfect union, for the 100 years since. All too many have given their lives to that cause, so that we may live free and pursue our happiness. November 11, a date that was once called Remembrance Day, was declared Veterans Day years ago to celebrate those men and women who dedicate a portion of their time on this planet to the cause of pursuing that lasting peace and protecting the one … [Read more...] about A parade to celebrate our heroes
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Sir Ian McKellen coming to two Norwich theatres to celebrate 80th birthday
Ian Mckellen as Gangalf in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. Photo: Outnow.ch/New Line Cinema Outnow.ch/New Line Cinema Star of stage and screen Sir Ian McKellen is coming to Norwich in 2019 as part of his 80th birthday celebrations. Ian McKellen is coming to 80 stages across the UK to celebrate his 80th birthday in 2019 Credit: Oliver Rosser, Feast CreativeThe actor is set to perform at 80 venues across the UK to mark the occasion, including the Maddermarket Theatre and Norwich Playhouse.The solo show is called Tolkien, Shakespeare, others...and you! and will be a mix of anecdote and acting, celebrating his countless roles including Gandalf in Lord of the Rings.The show begins in January 2019 with a tour of London and is coming to the Maddermarket on Friday, March 29 to Saturday, March 30.Ian made a special request to perform at the venue as he was intrigued by the Shakespearean history of the theatre.Nugent Monck set up the Norwich Players in 1911, following a … [Read more...] about Sir Ian McKellen coming to two Norwich theatres to celebrate 80th birthday
All the festivals celebrating tamales happening in San Antonio this December
By Madalyn Mendoza, mySanAntonio.com Updated 2:31 pm CST, Thursday, November 8, 2018 Sunday Masa, "A Holiday Tamales Extravaganza" Dec. 2, 12 to 4 p.m. St. Paul Square $5-$10 Sunday Masa, "A Holiday Tamales Extravaganza" Dec. 2, 12 to 4 p.m. St. Paul Square $5-$10 Photo: Jason Gaines /for MySA.com La Gran Tamalada Dec. 8, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Historic Market Square Free La Gran Tamalada Dec. 8, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Historic Market Square Free Photo: B Kay Richter For MySA SA Tamale Fest Dec. 8, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Heroes Stadium Free SA Tamale Fest Dec. 8, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Heroes Stadium Free Photo: Edward A. Ornelas /San Antonio Express-News 11th Annual La Tamalada Dec. 8, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Witte Museum $40-$45 11th Annual La Tamalada Dec. 8, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. … [Read more...] about All the festivals celebrating tamales happening in San Antonio this December
How to celebrate St. Martin’s Day in Germany
What exactly are we celebrating? Martinstag is named after St. Martin of Tours, a Roman soldier who became a monk after being baptised as an adult. He was eventually made a saint by the Catholic Church for being a kind man who cut his cloak in half to share with a beggar during a snowstorm. What do the lanterns mean? In many parts of Germany it is traditional for children to participate in a procession of paper lanterns in remembrance of St. Martin. They make their own little lanterns in school or kindergarten and then gather on city streets to sing songs about good old Marty and their lanterns. Often a man dressed as St. Martin with a long red cloak leads the parade on horseback. So this is actually a big deal then? It's officially a Catholic holiday, but in recent years the lantern processions have become widespread even in Protestant areas of Germany. So just like Santa Claus has little to do with the birth of Christ, these days St. Martin Day's is probably better known for the … [Read more...] about How to celebrate St. Martin’s Day in Germany
Former Dodger Kenny Landreaux announced as Long Beach Veterans Day Parade’s celebrity grand marshal
By Hunter Lee | [email protected] | PUBLISHED: November 6, 2018 at 3:56 pm | UPDATED: November 6, 2018 at 11:27 pm The Long Beach Veterans Day Committee announced on Sunday, Nov. 2 that former Dodger Kenny Landreaux will be this year’s Celebrity Grand Marshal for the 22nd Annual Long Beach Veterans Day Parade. Taking place Nov. 10 at 10 a.m., the parade will run down Atlantic Avenue from Market Street to Harding Street, lasting for around two hours. A graduate from Dominguez High School and Arizona State University – where he played in the 1975 and 1976 College World Series – Landreaux was selected by the California Angels in the first round of the 1976 Major League Baseball draft. Following his trade to the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1981 Landreaux went on to catch the final out of the 1981 World Series, hit over .280, and had at least 30 stolen bases in that season. His major league baseball career ended with … [Read more...] about Former Dodger Kenny Landreaux announced as Long Beach Veterans Day Parade’s celebrity grand marshal