The Worlds Largest Art Prize Ever is being offer in Grand Rapids MI. Yes I said Grand Rapids MI. The Grandson of Richard Devos is giving away $500.000 to the winner.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Grand Rapids Art Prize Sept 23-Oct10
The Worlds Largest Art Prize Ever is being offer in Grand Rapids MI. Yes I said Grand Rapids MI. The Grandson of Richard Devos is giving away $500.000 to the winner.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
My 2nd letter from Vern Ehlers
Dear Mr. Fox:
Thank you for contacting me about Representative Joe Wilson's behavior during the recent presidential address to a Joint Session of Congress. I totally disapprove of Representative Wilson's behavior and found it unacceptable. It is inappropriate to treat the President of the United States in that manner.
However, I appreciate that Representative Wilson apologized to President Obama and that the President graciously accepted his apology.
On September 15, the House of Representatives considered House Resolution 744 to disapprove of Representative Wilson's behavior. It passed the House by a vote of 240 - 179, with five Members voting "Present". I voted against this resolution since I thought the Democrats had purely political motives in bringing it up for consideration, especially because the President had accepted Representative Wilson's apology. I pray Congress will move forward from this unfortunate moment.
Sincerely,
Vernon .Ehlers
Member of Congress
I guess it is High School Cafeternia-
Thank you for contacting me about Representative Joe Wilson's behavior during the recent presidential address to a Joint Session of Congress. I totally disapprove of Representative Wilson's behavior and found it unacceptable. It is inappropriate to treat the President of the United States in that manner.
However, I appreciate that Representative Wilson apologized to President Obama and that the President graciously accepted his apology.
On September 15, the House of Representatives considered House Resolution 744 to disapprove of Representative Wilson's behavior. It passed the House by a vote of 240 - 179, with five Members voting "Present". I voted against this resolution since I thought the Democrats had purely political motives in bringing it up for consideration, especially because the President had accepted Representative Wilson's apology. I pray Congress will move forward from this unfortunate moment.
Sincerely,
Vernon .Ehlers
Member of Congress
I guess it is High School Cafeternia-
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Wizard of Oz festival Chesterton Indiana
The Worlds largest Wizard of Oz is held in Northwest Indiana.
www.yellowbrickroadonline.com/2009-wizard-of-oz-festival-press-release.html -
Chesterton , IN – Along with the lions and tigers and bears, more than a dozen Oz celebrities will be attending the Chesterton Wizard of Oz Festival in September according to Machelle Blount of the Duneland Business Initiative Group. The festival is returning to downtown Chesterton after a several year absence. The theme is “There’s No Place Like Home” as the festival returns to where it all began 28 years ago. The Duneland Business Initiative Group has spearheaded the return of the festival to this Northwest Indiana town on the southern shore of Lake Michigan . Blount, a local realtor, is president of Duneland Initiative and director of the event. A Chesterton Wizard of Oz Festival Committee has been formed and they have organized afternoon and evening activities for Friday, September 18. Daylong festivities and more than 125 art, craft and food booths will be available for Saturday and Sunday, September 19 and 20.
www.yellowbrickroadonline.com/2009-wizard-of-oz-festival-press-release.html -
Chesterton , IN – Along with the lions and tigers and bears, more than a dozen Oz celebrities will be attending the Chesterton Wizard of Oz Festival in September according to Machelle Blount of the Duneland Business Initiative Group. The festival is returning to downtown Chesterton after a several year absence. The theme is “There’s No Place Like Home” as the festival returns to where it all began 28 years ago. The Duneland Business Initiative Group has spearheaded the return of the festival to this Northwest Indiana town on the southern shore of Lake Michigan . Blount, a local realtor, is president of Duneland Initiative and director of the event. A Chesterton Wizard of Oz Festival Committee has been formed and they have organized afternoon and evening activities for Friday, September 18. Daylong festivities and more than 125 art, craft and food booths will be available for Saturday and Sunday, September 19 and 20.
Mid West Event -James Dean Festival
James Dean Festival Sept 25-27 The Annual James Dean Festival in Fairmount, Indiana is scheduled for September 25, 26 & 27, 2009
Huge Car Show ~ Carnival Rides ~ Venders ~ Live Entertainment ~ James Dean Lookalike Contest ~ Parade ~ and More!
Extended Hours for The James Dean Gallery Museum Exhibit & Gift Shop will be 9am to 9pm on those days and as always, Admission is FREE!
The Annual Memorial Service will be on Wednesday September 30th at 1pm at the Back Creek Friends Church followed by a Walking Procession to Park Cemetery.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Here is my replied for Rep Ehlers
Same as the last time-see below
Dear Friend,
This year, a large number of people in West Michigan contacted me with their thoughts on making changes to our nation’s health care. I heard from some people in West Michigan who do not have access to affordable health care since they lost access to affordable health insurance when they lost their jobs or they have pre-existing conditions that make the cost of insurance prohibitive.There is no question that access to health care and affordable health insurance must be improved. Affordable health care should be available to everyone, and people should have access to the type of health insurance, health care and doctors they want.However, I also heard from others who are very concerned about the proposals put forth by the Democrats. The Democrats’ proposal is not the cure; it does not make the improvements our health care system needs. For example, the current proposal (H.R. 3200) may do nothing to control the growth of health care costs, and would lead to monumental deficit spending. For these reasons, I oppose the Democrats’ bill as it currently stands.The plan President Obama outlined last night sounds quite similar to the Democrats’ legislation. However, I was pleased to hear him mention the need to halt deficit spending and contain medical liability costs. Unfortunately, he offered few details about how he proposes to do this.I sincerely hope that President Obama is willing to listen to the people in West Michigan and the rest of our nation, and work with me and my colleagues in developing legislation that will improve our health care. In fact, I have been working with my colleagues to develop legislation that will protect the relationship between doctors and patients, lower the cost of care, expand options for people to obtain health insurance, give incentives to medical students entering primary care fields, and improve the quality of our health care.
I agree with President Obama that expanding access to health care insurance is urgent and critical to millions of people in America. I look forward to working with him and leaders from both parties in the House on bi-partisan legislation that expands access to health care and health insurance for all Americans.
Sincerely,Vernon J. EhlersMember of Congress
Dear Friend,
This year, a large number of people in West Michigan contacted me with their thoughts on making changes to our nation’s health care. I heard from some people in West Michigan who do not have access to affordable health care since they lost access to affordable health insurance when they lost their jobs or they have pre-existing conditions that make the cost of insurance prohibitive.There is no question that access to health care and affordable health insurance must be improved. Affordable health care should be available to everyone, and people should have access to the type of health insurance, health care and doctors they want.However, I also heard from others who are very concerned about the proposals put forth by the Democrats. The Democrats’ proposal is not the cure; it does not make the improvements our health care system needs. For example, the current proposal (H.R. 3200) may do nothing to control the growth of health care costs, and would lead to monumental deficit spending. For these reasons, I oppose the Democrats’ bill as it currently stands.The plan President Obama outlined last night sounds quite similar to the Democrats’ legislation. However, I was pleased to hear him mention the need to halt deficit spending and contain medical liability costs. Unfortunately, he offered few details about how he proposes to do this.I sincerely hope that President Obama is willing to listen to the people in West Michigan and the rest of our nation, and work with me and my colleagues in developing legislation that will improve our health care. In fact, I have been working with my colleagues to develop legislation that will protect the relationship between doctors and patients, lower the cost of care, expand options for people to obtain health insurance, give incentives to medical students entering primary care fields, and improve the quality of our health care.
I agree with President Obama that expanding access to health care insurance is urgent and critical to millions of people in America. I look forward to working with him and leaders from both parties in the House on bi-partisan legislation that expands access to health care and health insurance for all Americans.
Sincerely,Vernon J. EhlersMember of Congress
Wednesday, September 09, 2009
My letter to Vern Ehlers
To The Honorable Vernon J. Ehlers I want something done -at least a public comment about Rep. Joe Wilson outburst during President Obama speech. I am tired of members of House the Representives behaving like a high school cafeteria.
I wrote you about Rep. Foxx behavior and I recieved a letter explaining why you voted against the hate crime bill. Believe me -I know your voting record. I want to know you are disgusted by the out of control of Represtives like Wilson and Foxx. If you are silence-you are agreeing with their disrespectful behavior.
Michael Fox
I wrote you about Rep. Foxx behavior and I recieved a letter explaining why you voted against the hate crime bill. Believe me -I know your voting record. I want to know you are disgusted by the out of control of Represtives like Wilson and Foxx. If you are silence-you are agreeing with their disrespectful behavior.
Michael Fox
Sunday, September 06, 2009
Chicago Harry Potter Exhibition
Harry Potter: The Exhibition
Enjoy a first-hand look inside the famous wizard’s magical world in Harry Potter™: The Exhibition.
This world-premiere exhibit is your chance to experience the craftsmanship of more than 200 authentic artifacts from the Harry Potter films, displayed in settings inspired by the film sets.
Along the way, fans will get an up-close and personal look at some of their favorite props and costumes from the Harry Potter films. Harry’s original wand and eyeglasses, elaborate outfits from the Yule Ball, and Gryffindor™ school uniforms are just some of the iconic items on display. They will also be able to take a tour through Hagrid’s hut, enter a Quidditch™ area to toss a “Quaffle,” and may even encounter a few creatures like Buckbeak™ or a giant Acromantula spider along the way.
The Museum of Science and Industry is pleased to invite you to experience this imaginative world for yourself in the world premiere of Harry Potter: The Exhibition. This exhibition will be the only Midwest stop during the exhibit’s U.S. tour.
Enjoy a first-hand look inside the famous wizard’s magical world in Harry Potter™: The Exhibition.
This world-premiere exhibit is your chance to experience the craftsmanship of more than 200 authentic artifacts from the Harry Potter films, displayed in settings inspired by the film sets.
Along the way, fans will get an up-close and personal look at some of their favorite props and costumes from the Harry Potter films. Harry’s original wand and eyeglasses, elaborate outfits from the Yule Ball, and Gryffindor™ school uniforms are just some of the iconic items on display. They will also be able to take a tour through Hagrid’s hut, enter a Quidditch™ area to toss a “Quaffle,” and may even encounter a few creatures like Buckbeak™ or a giant Acromantula spider along the way.
The Museum of Science and Industry is pleased to invite you to experience this imaginative world for yourself in the world premiere of Harry Potter: The Exhibition. This exhibition will be the only Midwest stop during the exhibit’s U.S. tour.
Theater on the Square- Indy
Theater on the Square announces it 2009-2010. It include JEWTOPIA the longest running off broadway comedy ever.
2009-2010 Season
UG! THE CAVEMAN MUSICAL
September 18 through October 17, 2009
Ug and his feisty tribe of Neanderthals are feasting on a tasty dinner of wild boar when he decides to tell one of his many feats of bravery by reenacting the event. "Pretend it isn't now," he tells them, "pretend it is then." Without knowing it, Ug has invented theatre, an entirely new way of telling stories. The tribe all agrees that this thing Ug calls a "play" is so lifelike and gripping, no one will ever want to have a story told any other way.
IN BED WITH CHUCK AND LOIS By Joni Hilton, author of our best-selling show of 2008/2009 Does This Show Make My Butt Look Fat?
November 6 through November 28, 2009
Coming home from a party, Chuck is hoping for some action; Lois, his wife, just wants to go to sleep. We hear both their conversation and have the added benefit of hearing their true thoughts as relayed by their alter egos who are present. But neither one of them get their way because chaos ensues when Lois' dead beat brother, Gary, smashes his trailer into their house. And that's just the start of our story...
JEWTOPIA
December 4, 2009 through January 2, 2010
Jewtopia tells the story of Chris, a gentile, wants to marry a Jewish girl so he'll never have to make another decision and Adam, a Jew, wants to marry a Jewish girl to please his family, but can't get a date to save his life. After meeting at a Jewish singles mixer, Adam and Chris form a secret pact. Chris promises that he will help Adam find the Jewish girl of his dreams and show him "Jewtopia", but only if Adam will help Chris shed his gentile-ness and bring him undercover into the Jewish world. Stereotypes collide, cultures clash and chaos ensues!
MY FIRST TIME
January 8 through January 30, 2010
If you did it, you probably remember it. And now you can hear about everyone else's! See it with your friends or significant other, because this show will have you laughing and reminiscing about your own first time?and thinking about your next time! Based on the true accounts of first time encounters as written anonymously on the revolutionary My First Time website.
THE TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS OF A TRAILER TRASH HOUSEWIFE By Del Shores, author of our biggest hits Southern Baptist Sissies, Sordid Lives and Daddy's Dyin' Who's Got the Will?
February 5 through March 6, 2010
Willi's abusive husband won't let her get a job. Her best and only friend, a large black woman who lives next door, worries about her constantly, always concerned that Willi's husband will end up killing her. A new woman comes to live in the trailer park and ends up having an affair with Willi's husband. When she finds out, Willi decides to get a job, a first step on the way to liberating herself, but her husband will have none of it and quotes the bible about how a wife is supposed to obey her husband. A blues singer weaves songs into the action, commenting upon Willi's situation and urging her toward decisive action.
AVOW
March 19 through April 10, 2010
Brian and Tom ask their liberal and forward-thinking parish priest, Father Raymond, to witness and bless their vows to each other. Although Father Raymond understands their affection for each other, he holds that they must live a celibate life if they wish to be part of the Church. Brian is outraged! His sister, Irene, is pregnant out of wedlock and he has convinced her to have the baby, which he and Tom will adopt. Irene, desiring nothing more than her brother's happiness and security, tries to mediate between Brian and Tom and Father Raymond. Tom's and Brian's catalytic request creates five separate and linked spiritual journeys, each seeking to balance passion and faith.
NONE OF THE ABOVE
April 30 through May 22, 2010
Jamie, 17, a sophisticated New York City private school student, answers the door one day expecting her drug dealer-and instead finds her SAT tutor. Things degenerate from there. First Jamie tries to get out of being tutored and then she tries to cut a deal with the tutor, Clark. He doesn't have much sympathy for her plight. They clash right away and seem to have very different values and priorities. But as the play progresses, Jamie and Clark negotiate an unusual pact. Think Bill Gates meets Elle Woods.
THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL
May 28 through June 26, 2010
The return of the most popular show in Theatre on the Square history! Complete with the sensational original cast, twirling trailers and raucous live band! There's a new tenant at Armadillo Acres-and she's wreaking havoc all over Florida's most exclusive trailer park. When Pippi, the stripper on the run, comes between the Dr. Phil-loving, agoraphobic Jeannie Garstecki and her tollbooth collector husband-the storms begin to brew.
2009-2010 Season
UG! THE CAVEMAN MUSICAL
September 18 through October 17, 2009
Ug and his feisty tribe of Neanderthals are feasting on a tasty dinner of wild boar when he decides to tell one of his many feats of bravery by reenacting the event. "Pretend it isn't now," he tells them, "pretend it is then." Without knowing it, Ug has invented theatre, an entirely new way of telling stories. The tribe all agrees that this thing Ug calls a "play" is so lifelike and gripping, no one will ever want to have a story told any other way.
IN BED WITH CHUCK AND LOIS By Joni Hilton, author of our best-selling show of 2008/2009 Does This Show Make My Butt Look Fat?
November 6 through November 28, 2009
Coming home from a party, Chuck is hoping for some action; Lois, his wife, just wants to go to sleep. We hear both their conversation and have the added benefit of hearing their true thoughts as relayed by their alter egos who are present. But neither one of them get their way because chaos ensues when Lois' dead beat brother, Gary, smashes his trailer into their house. And that's just the start of our story...
JEWTOPIA
December 4, 2009 through January 2, 2010
Jewtopia tells the story of Chris, a gentile, wants to marry a Jewish girl so he'll never have to make another decision and Adam, a Jew, wants to marry a Jewish girl to please his family, but can't get a date to save his life. After meeting at a Jewish singles mixer, Adam and Chris form a secret pact. Chris promises that he will help Adam find the Jewish girl of his dreams and show him "Jewtopia", but only if Adam will help Chris shed his gentile-ness and bring him undercover into the Jewish world. Stereotypes collide, cultures clash and chaos ensues!
MY FIRST TIME
January 8 through January 30, 2010
If you did it, you probably remember it. And now you can hear about everyone else's! See it with your friends or significant other, because this show will have you laughing and reminiscing about your own first time?and thinking about your next time! Based on the true accounts of first time encounters as written anonymously on the revolutionary My First Time website.
THE TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS OF A TRAILER TRASH HOUSEWIFE By Del Shores, author of our biggest hits Southern Baptist Sissies, Sordid Lives and Daddy's Dyin' Who's Got the Will?
February 5 through March 6, 2010
Willi's abusive husband won't let her get a job. Her best and only friend, a large black woman who lives next door, worries about her constantly, always concerned that Willi's husband will end up killing her. A new woman comes to live in the trailer park and ends up having an affair with Willi's husband. When she finds out, Willi decides to get a job, a first step on the way to liberating herself, but her husband will have none of it and quotes the bible about how a wife is supposed to obey her husband. A blues singer weaves songs into the action, commenting upon Willi's situation and urging her toward decisive action.
AVOW
March 19 through April 10, 2010
Brian and Tom ask their liberal and forward-thinking parish priest, Father Raymond, to witness and bless their vows to each other. Although Father Raymond understands their affection for each other, he holds that they must live a celibate life if they wish to be part of the Church. Brian is outraged! His sister, Irene, is pregnant out of wedlock and he has convinced her to have the baby, which he and Tom will adopt. Irene, desiring nothing more than her brother's happiness and security, tries to mediate between Brian and Tom and Father Raymond. Tom's and Brian's catalytic request creates five separate and linked spiritual journeys, each seeking to balance passion and faith.
NONE OF THE ABOVE
April 30 through May 22, 2010
Jamie, 17, a sophisticated New York City private school student, answers the door one day expecting her drug dealer-and instead finds her SAT tutor. Things degenerate from there. First Jamie tries to get out of being tutored and then she tries to cut a deal with the tutor, Clark. He doesn't have much sympathy for her plight. They clash right away and seem to have very different values and priorities. But as the play progresses, Jamie and Clark negotiate an unusual pact. Think Bill Gates meets Elle Woods.
THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL
May 28 through June 26, 2010
The return of the most popular show in Theatre on the Square history! Complete with the sensational original cast, twirling trailers and raucous live band! There's a new tenant at Armadillo Acres-and she's wreaking havoc all over Florida's most exclusive trailer park. When Pippi, the stripper on the run, comes between the Dr. Phil-loving, agoraphobic Jeannie Garstecki and her tollbooth collector husband-the storms begin to brew.
Theater on the Square
September 18 through October 17, 2009
Ug and his feisty tribe of Neanderthals are feasting on a tasty dinner of wild boar when he decides to tell one of his many feats of bravery by reenacting the event. "Pretend it isn't now," he tells them, "pretend it is then." Without knowing it, Ug has invented theatre, an entirely new way of telling stories. The tribe all agrees that this thing Ug calls a "play" is so lifelike and gripping, no one will ever want to have a story told any other way.
Ug and his feisty tribe of Neanderthals are feasting on a tasty dinner of wild boar when he decides to tell one of his many feats of bravery by reenacting the event. "Pretend it isn't now," he tells them, "pretend it is then." Without knowing it, Ug has invented theatre, an entirely new way of telling stories. The tribe all agrees that this thing Ug calls a "play" is so lifelike and gripping, no one will ever want to have a story told any other way.
Kings Island- pride night Sept.11,2010
Pride Night at Kings Island 2009
Date: 09/11/2009 - 09/12/2009
Time: 06:00 pm - 12:00 amPride Night proceeds help to cover the yearly operating expenses of the Community Center. This event is a unique night of fun, rides and entertainment.As an added bonus – advance ticket prices are $5.00 less than general admission and include FREE PARKING, so don’t miss the chance to be part of Pride Night 2009, when over 3000 family and friends meet:Regular Kings Island season passes are NOT valid the night of the event. Please note that this event is not intended for children and Nickelodeon Universe will not be open.Click the link below for advanced tickets:Pre-event, $40.00Group rate, greater than 7, $36.00Gate, $45.00
Location: Kings Island, Mason Ohio
Address: 6300 Kings Island Drive Cincinnati, Ohio 45034
Get driving directions »
Website: http://www.visitkingsisland.com/pridenight
E-mail: pridenight@cincyglbt.com
Contact name: Greater Cincinnati’s Gay and Lesbian Community Center
Phone: 513-591-0200
Date: 09/11/2009 - 09/12/2009
Time: 06:00 pm - 12:00 amPride Night proceeds help to cover the yearly operating expenses of the Community Center. This event is a unique night of fun, rides and entertainment.As an added bonus – advance ticket prices are $5.00 less than general admission and include FREE PARKING, so don’t miss the chance to be part of Pride Night 2009, when over 3000 family and friends meet:Regular Kings Island season passes are NOT valid the night of the event. Please note that this event is not intended for children and Nickelodeon Universe will not be open.Click the link below for advanced tickets:Pre-event, $40.00Group rate, greater than 7, $36.00Gate, $45.00
Location: Kings Island, Mason Ohio
Address: 6300 Kings Island Drive Cincinnati, Ohio 45034
Get driving directions »
Website: http://www.visitkingsisland.com/pridenight
E-mail: pridenight@cincyglbt.com
Contact name: Greater Cincinnati’s Gay and Lesbian Community Center
Phone: 513-591-0200
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