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A Memorial Day to Remember

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As the official unofficial start to summer, Memorial Day holds a special place in all of our hearts. Sure, the days when we had long stretches of time by the pool or at the beach to look forward to are gone. But having sunshine streaming through our office windows and weekends of outdoor fun in [...]

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Joe’s Events of Interest: Episode 8

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If we at Eviesays are about anything, we’re about bringing people together. I write this blog to highlight some of the more interesting and offbeat events posted by our users because I find it fascinating how the people of this country find ways to come together. Usually the list has a theme like “photography” or [...]

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Five Festive Fiestas: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo!

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Cinco de Mayo (Spanish for “Fifth of May”) commemorates the Mexican army’s unexpected victory over the French at the 1862 Battle of Puebla. While the event is still celebrated in Puebla, it isn’t a significant holiday in the rest of Mexico. That doesn’t stop us from partying here! Cinco de Mayo is a great opportunity [...]

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The Nashville Flood: One-Year Anniversary

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Image courtesy of The Nashville Scene As the South’s death toll from this week’s tornadic activity continues to rise, members of the Eviesays team here in Nashville remain glued to their online news source of choice. Although our particular town was lucky this time, many of our neighboring cities and states experienced widespread devastation. Amidst [...]

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Joe’s Events of Interest: Episode 7

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Now that the dullness of winter has left and spring has finally sprung, we can get outdoors! Finally, no more indoor events, you say. Well, hold on to that thought! While most of this episode’s events are outdoors, a couple are indoor affairs.

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Green is the New Black: The Next Generation of Earth Day Festivities

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When Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson established an official Earth Day in 1970, it was more than just a crowd of patchouli-infused, tie-dye-wearing tree huggers who showed up—over 20 million people across the United States participated in the inaugural celebration of our planet. Nowadays, thanks to the massive “go-green” initiative that has captivated countries around the [...]

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Shakespeare’s Birthday Parties: An Elizabethan Bash

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To party or not to party? When it comes to an event like William Shakespeare’s birthday, the answer should be obvious. Everyone from libraries to theater groups to schools is throwing a bash in honor of the bard’s 447th year. While we can’t be sure of his official birthday, April 23rd (also the day he [...]

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Joe’s Events of Interest: Episode 6

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Photography today has become so common with the instant gratification of the digital camera that sometimes it’s hard to imagine that at one time taking a picture was a labor-intensive process. Photographers created images by combining actors, scenery, and lighting into visual essays that told stories of the human condition. This episode’s list of events [...]

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Japan Disaster Relief: How You Can Help

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Across the world, it’s easy to feel helpless when you see the heartbreaking images of the aftermath of Japan’s March 11th earthquake and ensuing tsunami. Luckily, a catastrophic natural event like this has lead to many more events: those of hope for the future for the people of Japan. Read on for a list of [...]

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Go Green for St. Patrick’s Day!

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On the heels of Mardi Gras comes another wild event: St. Patrick’s Day! When you were a kid, all you had to do was wear green, but as an adult, the holiday becomes a giant quest to secure a glass of green beer. Partying aside, it’s also an opportunity to celebrate Irish culture through their [...]

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