Topic: Festivals and Parades

Carnaval

There may be some concern about whether Rio de Janeiro can get it together to host the 2016 Olympics, but at least we know it can throw a fine party. Carnaval is the world's biggest pre-Lenten bash -- four days of debauchery, ...READ MORE›

200th Anniversary of Oktoberfest

Bavaria's Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese threw themselves a royal wedding party in the meadows of Munich two centuries ago, and the boozy nuptials gave birth to the yearly drinking celebration we have today. The noble ...READ MORE›

200th Anniversary of Oktoberfest

Bavaria's Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese threw themselves a royal wedding party in the meadows of Munich two centuries ago, and the boozy nuptials gave birth to the yearly drinking celebration we have today. The noble ...READ MORE›

Burning Man Gets Its Own iPhone App [Updated]

No, it's not a spoof. An app called "iBurn" really will help iPhone-toting Burners locate themselves and plan their days at this year's art festival in the Nevada desert -- and now it's live in the iTunes store. READ MORE›

Burning Man Defeats PayPal

Burning Man veterans--including top VCs, entrepreneurs, and the founders of Google--have an extra reason to celebrate today. Not only is it less than a month until they go to the Nevada desert again, but the Burner community just got a Silicon Valley giant to back down.READ MORE›

Fast Blurbs: October 2010

In Awe On October 6, 1910, Bill Collins of the Boston Doves became the first major-league player to hit a "natural cycle" (single, double, triple, and home run in sequential order). In History Canada celebrates ...READ MORE›

Oregon Shakespeare Festival

On Saturday morning, ten energetic Upper School students met in the school dining room as the sun was rising to have a quick breakfast and then head south to enjoy the weekend in Ashland, Oregon. They were off to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival to see two stage plays plus receive a backstage tour.READ MORE›

Obama Burned in Effigy by Chinese Artist ... in a Good Way

Liu Bolin set ablaze a bronze bust of the President of the United States in honor of Obama's visit to China. But will the positive message of "Burning Man Obama" be lost in translation? READ MORE›

Circle BMW in NJ Announces Debut of Gran Turismo at The Grove

NJ BMW dealer will debut BMW’s new Gran Turismo during the Annual Fall Festival at The Grove in Shrewsbury.READ MORE›

The Numbers Behind St. Patrick's Day

While this greenest of holidays isn't actually all that lucrative, it happens to be a handy tent pole between Valentine's Day and Mother's Day. A look at the numbers behind the feast of St. Pat (March 17).READ MORE›

• Now March 2009
• Infographic: International Hospitality Week
• Infographic: St. Patrick's Day

Change Management: US Recession Impacting India

Signs of a recessionary US economy are being seen thousands of miles away in India. India’s apparel exporters are facing canceled orders and dried up pipelines, a result of a weakening US economy and a strengthening Indian Rupee ...READ MORE›

Really?! Plane Crash Documentary on In-flight TV

A blog post to brighten your workday morning with a cheap giggle.READ MORE›