Tourism

SOURCE: Silverado Trail Wineries Association NAPA, CA–(Marketwire – September 23, 2010) –  The Silverado Trail Wineries Association will be presenting their annual event along Napa Valley’s road less traveled. The Silver Pass Weekend 2010 event will be held November 13 th through November 14 th from 11 am until 4 pm each day at participating wineries along the Silverado Trail in Napa, California.  The weekend will include current release tastings at each of the fifteen participating wineries; library releases, barrel sampling, food pairing, special discounts and much more will be offered to all Silver Pass holders. A portion of the proceeds from sales of this event will benefit the Napa County Unified School District to benefit the Books for Preschoolers program. Silver Passes are available for purchase in advance with a credit card at www.localwineevents.com or on the days of the event at any participating winery.  Pre-sale passes can be purchased for $40 (1 day) or $65 (weekend) . Passes purchased during the event are $45 (1 day) and $70 (weekend). Groups of eight or more are encouraged to call ahead to the participating wineries that they would like to visit. For a list of participating wineries and for more information, visit the Silverado Trail Wineries Association’s website at www.silveradotrail.com .  Questions can be directed to (707) 256-0122 .

SOURCE: Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism LITTLE ROCK, AR–(Marketwire – September 23, 2010) – The Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism is making it easy for smart phone users who visit the state to have a fun, “social,” good time. The agency is the first state tourism organization in the United States to launch a campaign on Gowalla , the location-based mobile and web service that allows people to keep up with friends, share the places they go and discover the extraordinary in the world around them . People will now have the ability to check in at featured destinations around Arkansas to receive customized Stamps for their Gowalla Passport. Along with the featured destinations, curated Gowalla Trips have been created highlighting many of the rich experiences that are available to travelers across the state.

SOURCE: O’Reilly Media Inc Fun and Folly for Every Member of the Family QUEENS, NY–(Marketwire – September 23, 2010) – World Maker Faire [ www.makerfaire.com ] is this weekend, September 25 th and 26 th at the New York Hall of Science. Come see all the cool things that people make, craft, hack and build. There’s something for everyone with over 500 Makers sharing their projects, food, fashion, crafts, rockets, robots, and hacked carnival rides. From a “yarn bombed” rocket to a Rubik’s Cube solving Robot and Chariot Races, there’s no shortage of fun and unique things to see and do at World Maker Faire. On Saturday and Sunday attend hands-on soldering and lock picking workshops, crafting talks, Rock-It Science Cabaret, and Beyond CSI sleuthing.  Big attractions include the Life-Size Mousetrap — come watch a 2 ton safe drop onto a New York Taxi Cab. ArcAttack, the Original Singling Tesla Coils, provides an electrifying musical experience. The Madagascar Institute presents a midway carnival with the 360 Swing and Jet (propulsion) Ponies, and Ben Hur-style Chariot Races and more. Cyclecide is bringing their pedal powered bike rodeo for all to try and enjoy.  For crafters, get hands-on with Martha Stewart Living editors as they bring the October issue to life. See Robyn Love’s “yarn-bombed” rocket. Attend the Stitch & BUST knitting circle. Learn to knit or learn a new craft at the Craft Demo Stage with hourly how-to demonstrations or hang out in the Xyron Craft Lounge to try out new products or skills. Visit BUST Magazine Craftacular, where over 100 juried craft vendors will be selling their wares. At the 3D Printer Village see personal manufacturing in real time! Make everything from a missing shirt button to a custom designed Hot Wheels car. The possibilities are endless and available in your own garage.  For the Science buff, don’t miss Beyond CSI, see a real CSI at work with fingerprints, firearms and blood/DNA. Or step aboard the BioBus for some hands-on biology lab experiments.  On Saturday don’t miss Diana Eng’s Technology Fashion Show

SOURCE: Scrum Alliance INDIANAPOLIS, IN–(Marketwire – September 23, 2010) – People from around the world who seek an agile solution to business problems are coming to the 2010 Scrum Gathering in Amsterdam. From November 15-17, 2010, attendees will participate in workshops, TED-style talks, barcamp sessions, and small group clinics — all on the topic of using Scrum to transform the world of work. Registration is open; early bird discounts apply through October 15, 2010.

SOURCE: Scrum Alliance INDIANAPOLIS, IN–(Marketwire – September 23, 2010) – La gente de todo el mundo que busca una solución ágil a los problemas empresariales se reunirá en el Scrum Gathering 2010 de Ámsterdam. Del 15 al 17 noviembre de 2010, los asistentes participarán en talleres, charlas estilo TED, sesiones BarCamp y clínicas en grupos pequeños ?todos en torno al tema del uso de Scrum para transformar el mundo del trabajo

SOURCE: Scrum Alliance INDIANAPOLIS, IN–(Marketwire – September 23, 2010) – Pessoas de todo o mundo em busca de uma solução ágil para problemas de negócios participarão da Scrum Gathering 2010 em Amsterdam. Entre 15-17 de novembro de 2010, os participantes farão workshops, conversas estilo TED, sessões de barcamp, e clínicas de pequenos grupos — tudo sobre o tópico do uso da Scrum para transformar o mundo do trabalho

SOURCE: Watertown Tourism Council Competitors Include Glenn’s Market, Johnsonville, Klement’s, Trig’s Smokehouse, Piggly Wiggly and Many Others WATERTOWN, WI–(Marketwire – September 22, 2010) –  The Watertown Tourism Council is pleased to announce that on Saturday, October 2 nd , between 1:00 and 7:00pm, residents from across Wisconsin will have the opportunity to sample delicious food from more than a dozen of the best brat makers in the land, as these brat makers compete for the title of “World’s Best Brat.” The event will take place at Watertown Airport and is open to the public. Brat makers including Johnsonville, Klement’s, Trig’s Smokehouse, Piggly Wiggly, Glenn’s Market and many others will be cooking up delicious brats all day. Tickets will be $5 and are available for purchase at the entry gate

SOURCE: La Bella Vita CLEVELAND, OH–(Marketwire – September 22, 2010) –  It’s that time for the year’s second Art Walk in Little Italy! Wine, Dine and Shop your way through the famous galleries in Little Italy for three full days! Meet visiting artists from around the world and local artists. Receptions, entertainment and beautiful art all weekend starting Friday, October first. Valet parking starts Friday night on Mayfield Rd

SOURCE: Bridal Extravaganza Show HOUSTON, TX–(Marketwire – September 21, 2010) –  On January 8-9, 2011, the 27th annual Bridal Extravaganza Show will be held at downtown Houston’s George R. Brown Convention Center. Thousands of brides, bridesmaids, mothers-of-the-bride, grooms, and wedding planners will have their pick of over 400 vendors in 700 display showcases who cater exclusively to the ever fashionable, stylish, and romantic wedding industry. This huge event, held twice annually, draws marriage bound couples from all over Texas and beyond to find invaluable resources and to register to win honeymoons and shopping sprees. Brides may walk away with a honeymoon in the Riviera Maya or Puerto Vallarta, or a free wedding announcement in the local paper

SOURCE: Bridal Extravaganza Show HOUSTON, TX–(Marketwire – September 21, 2010) –  On January 8-9, 2011, the 27th annual Bridal Extravaganza Show will be held at downtown Houston’s George R. Brown Convention Center. Thousands of brides, bridesmaids, mothers-of-the-bride, grooms, and wedding planners will have their pick of over 400 vendors in 700 display showcases who cater exclusively to the ever fashionable, stylish, and romantic wedding industry. This huge event, held twice annually, draws marriage bound couples from all over Texas and beyond to find invaluable resources and to register to win honeymoons and shopping sprees. Brides may walk away with a honeymoon in the Riviera Maya or Puerto Vallarta, or a free wedding announcement in the local paper. Houston women have been attending this event for 27 years. When an engagement is announced, the first step is to attend the Bridal Extravaganza. “It’s my turn,” says Vicki Dill, Houstonian. “As soon as I got engaged, I called my best friends and said ‘we’re all going to the Extravaganza — it’s my turn.'” At this event, brides find everything they need to plan the wedding of their dreams. From cakes to stationery, from DJs to live music, from gowns to catering, this is the event brides plan to attend.  Brides also enjoy formal fashion shows presented on the 60-foot New York style runway. Best of all, brides can interview Houston’s most trusted vendors and make selections.  For more information call (281) 340-7777 or log on to www.BridalExtravaganzaShow.com .