Travel and Leisure News - Press Releases - November 8, 2013

National - Anthony Kearns, of The Irish Tenors, recently released his debut solo album:  With a Song in My Heart.  Focusing upon the repertoire presented during Kearns solo concert tours which spans Ireland to Broadway, well-loved melodies to popular classics, and opera’s greatest tenor arias, sung by Ireland’s Finest Tenor.  Said Kearns:  “This is a compilation of songs that have been my constant companions. I hope you enjoy what you hear, and find a song that touches your heart.”  It is available via his websitewww.anthonykearnstenor.com. Anthony Kearns is currently touring the U.S. Visit http://anthonykearnstenor.com/tour for dates and locations.

Arizona

Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Scottsdale's Arts & Crafts Fair and get a head start on holiday shopping

Scottsdale, Arizona - The City of Scottsdale will host the 30th annual Scottsdale Arts & Crafts Fair on Saturday, November 16, 2013 (rain or shine).  In addition to more than 175 vendors and a handful of food trucks, the event includes a Kids’ Zone featuring balloon artist Ed Chee and Abrakadoodle Art, live music by Musaic & Jazzona, raffle prizes and free landscape design information from Harper’s Nursery. The event, which will be held from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., is free and open to the public. To receive additional information about the event, call 480-312-1700 or visit www.ScottsdaleAZ.Gov/Seniors/ArtsandCraftsFair.

California

Melody of China 20th Anniversary Concert: A Fusion of Jazz and Chinese Traditions, San Francisco

San Francisco, California - Melody of China will celebrate 20 years of Chinese music in San Francisco with a concert on Sunday, November 20 at 4PM at Old First Church, 1751 Sacramento Street in San Francisco.  The afternoon will feature performances by Melody of China and guests Jiebing Chen, Jon Jang, Francis Wong, Marcus Shelby and Deszon Claiborne in a rare fusion of jazz and Chinese traditions. Tickets are $17 General Admission; $14 for Seniors 65 and over; $5 for full-time Students; Children 12 and under are free.  Tickets may be purchased online at Old First Concerts http://oldfirstconcerts.org or over the phone at (415) 474 - 1608.  For more information about the group, visit Melody of China’s website at http://melodyofchina.org.

California

Harvest Festival® Original Art and Craft Show Headed to Three Northern California Locations

San Mateo, CA - The Harvest Festival Original Art and Craft Show is headed to San Mateo on November 15-17, Sacramento on November 22-24 and San Jose on November 29-December 1. The event is the largest indoor arts and crafts show on the West Coast and offer over 24,000 American handmade arts and crafts. Attendees can shop jewelry, original art, blown glass, clothing, specialty foods, home decor and much more. The event runs Fridays and Saturdays from 10am-6pm and Sundays from 10am-5pm. Tickets are $9 general admission, $7 seniors (62+), $4 youth (13-17) and Children 12 and under are free when accompanied by an adult. For tickets and information, visit www.harvestfestival.com

Connecticut

West Hartford's Holiday Craft Festival to Benefit Medical Aid to Haiti

West Hartford, Connecticut - The 6th annual Holiday Craft Festival and Marketplace to benefit Medical Aid to Haiti (MATH) opens Saturday, November 16, 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m., and Sunday, November 17, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. at the Church of St. Peter Claver, 47 Pleasant Street, West Hartford, CT. Presenting fifty fine artisans of handcrafted goods including pottery, metalwork, woodwork, jewelry, paper art, folk art, photography, painting, wreaths, dried flowers, soaps, and candles. The event is open to the public; parking and admission are free. Proceeds fund the mobile medical clinic of Medical Aid to Haiti, serving the health needs of Haitians in hard-to-reach areas of Port au Prince. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Holiday-Craft-Festi
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