WHAT'S HAPPENING.It's time It's Time was a successful political campaign run by the Australian Labor Party (ALP) under Gough Whitlam at the 1972 election in Australia. Campaigning on the perceived need for change after 23 years of conservative (Liberal Party of Australia) government, Labor put forward a for the 27th Annual Black Cowboy Parade and Festival on Saturday, October 6. The parade moves through downtown Oakland Downtown Oakland is the central business district in Oakland, California. This part of town is bounded, depending on the definition used by either Interstate 880 or the Oakland Estuary on the southwest, Interstate 980 on the northwest, Grand Avenue on the northeast and Lake Merritt , California, from Defermery Park to City Hall. Call 510-531-7583. * She's been called the world's most beautiful woman as well as one of the shrewdest political minds of her time. Cleopatra is featured at Chicago's Field Museum (1400 S. Lake Shore Dr.; 312-665-7100; www.fieldmuseum.org). "Cleopatra of Egypt Cleopatra (in Greek, Κλεοπάτρα) is a name given to several historical and mythological figures, especially from ancient and Hellenistic Royalty. The name Cleopatra means glory of her father. : From History to Myth" is on view October 20 to March 3. Tickets are about $18. * Jazz lovers head down under October 12-14 for the Great Tropical Jazz Party 2001 (www.queensland-holidays.com.au)on Australia's Magnetic Island. The festival features international jazz acts, ranging from traditional to acid jazz. Tickets are $8 per concert or $18 for a weekend pass. * You can still catch "Spring Fever spring fever Vox populi A constellation of mental changes–eg, brighter mood, positive attitude, joie de vivre, that accompany longer, sunnier days in spring. See Heliotherapy. Cf Bright light therapy, Seasonal affective disorder. " in Beverly Hills. The upscale Luxe luxe n. 1. The condition of being elegantly sumptuous. 2. Something luxurious; a luxury. [French, luxury, from Latin luxus. Hotel Rodeo Drive (360 N. Rodeo Dr.; 800-HOTEL-411; www.luxehotels .com), located in the heart of the famed shopping district, has extended its Spring Fever package through the end of September. The special room rate is $200 a night (normally $325) and includes an American breakfast daily (juice, coffee or tea, eggs, bacon, potatoes, and toast). * African Globe TheatreWorks has introduced its 2001-2002 calendar featuring The Piano Lesson by August Wilson October 5-7 at Newark Symphony Hall. (1028 Broad St., Newark, NJ, 973-624-1584.) |
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