archives: Festivals

Don’t Act Like a N00b: Party Like a Pro for New Orleans’ Mardi Gras

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With less than a month until Mardi Gras, Megan Hill warns: Putting your hand on the ground to pick something up that you haven’t stepped on first is  More »

Big Sky Sports + Party: Our Favorite Winter Festivals in Montana

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No matter your style, from snowmobile to skis, horse riding to dog sledding, winter events around the state are sure to get you out and discovering th  More »

10 Australian Summer Music Festivals NOT to Miss

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Matador gives you the quick and dirty on ten summer music festivals definitely worth checking out the next time you're down under. A very merry summe  More »

16 US Music Festivals Not to Miss in 2010

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While many consider The UK and Europe to be the heavyweights of the festival circuit, America is quickly coming into its own with events like the swee  More »

Austin Readies its Massive First Night Blowout

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New Year in the balmy Texas outdoors instead of freezing my ass off waiting for a ball to drop, or sweating at some club, or avoiding the sketchball w  More »

Tribes and Tribulations: The Characters of Egypt Festival

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A genuine press feeding frenzy, this international bunch of rapacious vultures were thrusting their cameras in the face of anyone wearing a headscarf,  More »

Royal de Luxe’s Giants Take Berlin

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The massive and astounding marionettes came to Berlin in a program called "The Berlin Reunion", a series of eight walks set to commemorate German Reun  More »

The Last Great US Music Fest of 2009 – New Orleans’ Voodoo Experience

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It's the variation of acts that makes Voodoo so cool - you'd be hard-pressed to find a lineup as diverse as this one.  More »

Chile Gears Up for its Alcohol-Infused National Holiday

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Eileen Smith gives you the grand tour of Chile's Independence Day(s) and the alcoholic beverages that make this a holiday to remember - or not.  More »

S’Ardia – A Race Between Danger and Faith

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Sedilo is a characteristic farmer’s hamlet, quiet except during the three days devoted to St. Constantine, when riders take on one of the most dange  More »

Iranian Cinema is Making a Splash at Venice Film Festival

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No less than three Iranian directors are being showcased at this year's festival, and two of them are women.  More »

Camp Nomadia to Host Nomadic Living Workshop at Burning Man

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Though Burning Man is about happenstance, coincidence and serendipity, there can be nothing wrong with pushing things in the right direction by delibe  More »

Party Down With Roads Scholars At Burning Man!

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Are you burning, man? Party with four Roads Scholars who have been blogging across America for the summer.  More »

Summer’s Last Stand: 5 Outdoor Events to Enjoy in New York Before the Cold Creeps In

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Because summer ain't over til it's over.  More »

All Over the Map – A U.S. Festival for Each Month of the Year

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From the cultural to the out and out wacky, find a festival to celebrate in the U.S. for each month of the year.  More »

Edinburgh Fringe Festival Week 1: Garofalo Bombs, Ants Rise, Germans Invade & Orphans Triumph

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Matador takes a peek at six of over 2,000 shows that will take place over the next month, during Edinburgh’s celebration of theatre, comedy, dance,   More »

447 Reported Injured, One Dead At 2009 Running Of The Bulls

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San Fermin’s bull-running event has come to a close for 2009. The event is still a lifetime highlight for many looking to drink excessively, wear c  More »

U.S. Summer Music Festivals Gone Green

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While your roaming summer music enjoyment can still be a shock to the wallet, it doesn’t have to be as big of a shock to the earth.  More »

Shakespeare Under the Stars: A Night at the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival

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I've seen some gorgeous, grandiose theatres. But the outdoor setting for the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival competes with the best of them.   More »

Ten Great Film Festivals And One Stinkarooni

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Your vacation can instantly become far more memorable should you manage to attend even one great festival. This is the shortlist of international film  More »

BKLYN’s Answer to SXSW: Northside Festival 2009

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The talent that comes as a result is on the edge of something - we won't know of what until next year, or until some blogger gives it a cutesy name.   More »

Burning Couch: The Couch Surfer’s Burning Man

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Burning Man is one of the most popular festivals in the world. Australia's Burning Couch tries to tap into the magic  More »

HOW TO: Start a Massive Dance Party

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Starting a huge dance party is tough if it's just you and the dance floor, but confidence is always inspiring and this guy has it in spades.  More »

The Best Of Fests 2009: UK Music Festivals

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Music festivals are probably more diverse in the UK than anywhere else. Here's a peek at the summer's best, from the big names to the smaller, quirki  More »

12 Tips for Surviving Your First European Heavy Metal Festival

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Metal festivals are not the occasion for your beach flip-flops or strappy heels. Expect to be stomped on by angry Germans-- you need to stomp right ba  More »

10 of the World’s Best Beer Festivals in May

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Ahhh...spring. Love is in the air, and what better way to urge along your loving instincts than by downing a pint or two of the good stuff?  More »

The Modified: Tattoo Show Buenos Aires 2009

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"People in various states of undress show off piercings, tattoos and brands with nary a fear of the stink eye."   More »

The First Timer’s Guide To The Barranquilla Carnaval, Colombia

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You ultimate guide to the rip-roaring party.  More »

Carnaval Highlights from Montevideo, Uruguay

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Our tour of Carnaval continues...this time, in Uruguay.  More »

Brazilian Carnaval: Going Beyond Rio

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Carnaval-- by the people and for the people--beyond Rio.  More »

Carnaval Highlights from Oruro, Bolivia

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Oruro, a tiny town in the Altiplano the other 50 weeks of the year, draws crowds from throughout Bolivia and beyond for Carnaval.   More »

Highlights from the Barranquilla Carnaval, Colombia

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Most people have heard of the annual Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, but did you also know that Colombia has a massive bash?   More »

Where to Go for Carnival if You’re in Europe

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These 4 European cities prove that Rio hasn't cornered the market on Carnival-induced revelry.  More »

One Week in The Desert: a Burning Man Documentary

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See how 50,000 people gather in the Black Rock Desert each summer to build a miniature city in which no money is exchanged, and everyone is (ideally)   More »

Running with Bulls in Pamplona, Spain

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What's better than a great steak? A great steak that chases you.  More »

24 Hours at Burning Man

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A day in the life of a burner.  More »

Japan’s Obsession With Fire: 6 Things You Don’t Want to Miss

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Want to see some REAL fireworks?  More »

A First Timer’s Guide to Oktoberfest

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Everything from tent selection, where to go and stay, plus key Oktoberfest phraseology.  More »

Burning Man 2008: A Retrospective in Images

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Photos of the American Dream, burner-style.   More »

Beer Quest 2008: The Search for America’s Best Microbrew

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Two thirsty friends head out on a nationwide quest for the holy grail of microbrews.   More »

First Timer’s Guide to Full Moon Raves

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From its shadowy origins to tips on raging there today, check out Thailand's Full Moon Raves.  More »

13 of the Coolest Art Installations in the History of Burning Man

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Nowhere is radical self expression better manifested than in these Burning Man installations.  More »

10 Hottest Up and Coming Art Fairs Worldwide

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The hottest art fairs soon to be on every collector's radar screen… get there before they do!  More »

Robin Esrock Rocks The First Annual Pemberton Festival

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Long lineups, dust in the wind, and Coldplay...oh my!  More »

8 Essential Tips for Carnival in Rio

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From where to crash to recommended clothing, beverages, plus pre and post-party tips, here are 8 essential things to know for Carnival.  More »

How to Prepare for a Summer Music Festival

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From choosing the right festival to tips on camping and pacing yourself throughout the shows, here's (almost) everything you'll need to know about pre  More »

Worth the Trip: Bluesfest in Ottawa

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Come check out the best North American Music festival in July.   More »

The 10 Best Venues and Shows in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil

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Welcome to Salvador--the beating heart of afro-Brazilian culture.  More »

10 Biggest Parties Around the World

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You guys ready to party? Here is our list for the 10 biggest global fiestas.  More »

Coachella 2008: The 10 Hottest Acts You Don’t Want to Miss

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Who will you be dancing to?  More »

The First-Timer’s Guide to Participating at Burning Man

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"Fire-dancing circuses and 3,000-person Light Saber wars last for hours."  More »

Top 5 Ferias in Spain

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The where, when, and what to bring for Spain's best parties.   More »

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