McDonald’s USA today announced its 2013 Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour raised more than $83,000—the most the tour has ever garnered—in support of local Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Chapters. With its seventh year wrapped, Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour, a free national concert series featuring a lineup of gospel greats, is designed to bring service, encouragement and entertainment to communities and emphasize the importance of giving back. This year’s nine-city tour, hosted by gospel artist/comedienne Vickie Winans, kicked off May 9 in Washington, D.C., and featured gospel music heavy-hitters Smokie Norful and son Ashton, Lecrae and John P. Kee. Tamela Mann also performed in select cities.
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Investment in basic research, convergence across disciplines and better engagement between academia and industry are key to the future of innovation, according to a panel of renowned thought leaders speaking at the celebration of the 2013 Dr. Paul Janssen Award for Biomedical Research.
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Princess Cruises has debuted a new look at how and why passengers cruise – as told through videos from Princess passengers themselves. Focusing on celebrations, these passenger accounts unveil many reasons for escaping completely on a cruise vacation.
The videos form the centerpiece of a new “Celebrations” campaign which launched today. Stories can be viewed at princess.com/celebrations, and Princess passengers who have recently celebrated a special occasion on board can submit their own stories at princess.com/sharestory before March 31, 2013 for a chance to win a 7-day Caribbean cruise for two aboard the new Royal Princess.
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Edvard Munch was born in 1863, and 2013 marks the Norwegian artist’s 150th jubilee. The height of the celebration is the anniversary exhibition «Munch 150». The exhibition’s goal is to provide as complete unified and comprehensive presentation of Munch’s art and artistry as possible, with over 270 works displayed at the exhibition venues the National Gallery and the Munch Museum. Visitors will be treated to an array of Munch’s major works as well as less known treasures.
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If you’re crazy about candy, you’ll find Candy Melts® Candy by Wilton Enterprises offers endless opportunities to create beautifully decorated treats in a fun and easy way. With nearly two dozen colors and flavors to choose from, there are plenty of ways to dress up your favorite treats for any holiday or celebration.
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Come join us in Ireland this St. Patrick’s Day. Soak up the atmosphere, walk in the parade and be part of Ireland’s special celebrations for the Gathering 2013.
The St. Patrick’s Festival is the highlight of Ireland’s cultural calendar — a celebration of music, song, dance and of course, on March 17th, the stunning St. Patrick’s Day parade through the historic streets of Dublin.
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Chic Outlet Shopping®, the Collection of luxury outlet Villages by Value Retail, launched its ‘(RED) Is The New Black’ campaign on 1 February, which promises to be a vibrant celebration of all things coloured red for the month of February. Chic Outlet Shopping® has partnered with (RED) with the goal of raising €100,000 towards the fight to help deliver an AIDS FREE GENERATION by 2015. Founded by Bono and Bobby Shriver, (RED) partners with the world’s most iconic brands and organisations to bring millions of people into the global fight against AIDS.
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Following another hugely successful year, Facilities Show will celebrate its 15th anniversary by relocating from the NEC Birmingham to ExCeL London in June 2014.
Facilities Show 2013 took place from 14 to 16 May and was a roaring success, welcoming 15,830 attendees (subject to ABC audit) through its doors, an increase of 17.25 percent on 2012, and a fifth consecutive year of double digit attendee growth. Reflecting this success, a 3 percent visitor increase was also seen across the whole of Protection and Management Week, including Safety & Health Expo, IFSEC International & FIREX International.
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Across the world millions of Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants, their customers, corporate employees and brand lovers will mark the golden anniversary and founding day of iconic beauty company Mary Kay.
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For 100 years, Hellmann’s has been a part of America’s tables helping to turn meals into moments for families across the country. Today, in celebration of its centennial, Hellmann’s is bringing together the best people, food and ingredients around the World’s Longest Picnic Table just blocks from Richard Hellmann’s original deli.
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Some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry celebrated the 80th birthday of Quincy Jones and Sir Michael Caine Saturday, April 13 at the 17th annual Keep Memory Alive Power of Love Gala at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The star-studded event raised funds for Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health and its fight against neurodegenerative brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Huntington’s and Parkinson’s diseases, multiple sclerosis, ALS and memory disorders of all kinds.
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Tree Fu Tom, the animated preschool series that’s taken Britain by storm, will make its U.S. debut on Sprout®, the 24-hour preschool channel, on April 22 at 11:00 a.m. EST. The show, which is a co-production between FremantleMedia Kids & Family Entertainment and CBeebies, joins Sprout’s lineup of quality children’s entertainment that includes both acquired and original programming including the network’s newest hit, “The Chica Show.”
The premiere of Tree Fu Tom kicks-off a week-long celebration called “Dig Into Earth Day,” which promotes conservation and the importance of caring for the environment. Sprout marks Earth Week by being a part of NBCUniversal’s Green is Universal environmental initiative, and will be turning its on-air and online logos green for the entire week.
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