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Going Against the Grain: Alternative Ways to Observe the Fourth

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If you’re in the mood to change things up a little this Fourth of July, you are in luck my friend. There seems to be no shortage of “alternative” celebrations throughout the weekend leading up to the Fourth (which is on a Monday this year). While we’re not opposed to sparklers and parades and all [...]

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Happy Birthday America: Celebrate the Fourth of July the Good Ol’ Fashioned Way

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Tradition rules this year’s patriotic celebrations on July Fourth. Around the country, folks are kickin’ it old school with fireworks, picnics and outdoor concerts to commemorate our country’s day of freedom. Because the Fourth falls on a Monday this year, many towns and organizations are partying all weekend long—we don’t see anyone complaining about that! [...]

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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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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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Spotted: The Easter Bunny Hunting for Events on Eviesays!

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Hoppy Easter! Have a great holiday weekend. Search to find egg hunts, religious services, or an outrageous bunny bash in your community. Tweet

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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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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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Mardi Gras: A Celebration Wherever You Are!

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Our Senior Interface Manager Charlie is headed down to Louisiana tomorrow to participate in the festivities known collectively as Mardi Gras. We were all pretty jealous, until we realized that just because we can’t spend Mardi Gras in New Orleans, doesn’t mean we can’t party like we are! The same thing goes for our users. [...]

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Another New Year: The Year of the Rabbit!

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And you thought the New Year’s events were over! According to Chinese tradition, the Lunar New Year begins tomorrow, February 3rd, and starts the Year of the Rabbit. Those born in the lucky Year of the Rabbit (yours truly, for example) are said to be wise, creative, articulate, and stylish. There are cultural celebrations happening [...]

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