Category: Music

American Music Awards: November 21

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This date is estimated. Actual date set in the second quarter of the year. The American Music Awards were created by Dick Clark in 1973 as an event that could replace the Grammy Awards when the contract o...

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ClauWau (CH): November 26

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ClauWau is the Santa Clause World Championships in Samnaun, Switzerland. This amusing event, held every year since 2001, features teams dressed as Santa Claus, competing in various events. After the Santa...

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Music Week and Awards, Canadian Country (C...

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Pins & Needles Day (1937): November 27

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Square Dance Day: November 29

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Square Dance Day is the day to honor the square dance, a style of dance invented in England during the 1600s and imported to America where it received its multicultural twist. Square dancing has been a p...

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Rounds Resounding Day: August 1

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Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival (US...

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Czech Festival, Ntl (US-NE): August 6-8

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The National Czech Festival in Wilber, Nebraska is an annual event since 1962. Nearly 50,000 people attend each year to celebrate Czech culture with food, dance, handicrafts, completions and music. Annu...

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Edinburgh International Fringe Festival (U...

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Over 3000 events in 299 locations throughout Edinburgh, Scotland, Edinburgh International Fringe Festival is the largest arts and entertainment festival in the world. Annually in August.

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Polka Day, Ntl.: August 9

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International Polka Day commemorates the polka dance. On this day, people who love polka dance it. Originating in Eastern Europe, the polka was very popular during the pre-WWII period.

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Fiddlers' Convention, Old (US-VA): August...

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The Old Fiddlers' Convention in Galax, Virginia, is a week-long competition and camping event has been going on annually since 1935. It features live bluegrass music, food, dancing and good old fashion Am...

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Duran Duran Appreciation Day, Ntl.: August...

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National Duran-Duran Appreciation Day is a yearly event that honors the band Duran-Duran. Created by a Michigan disc jockey on this day as his birthday gift to himself, National Duran Duran Appreciation...

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Hip-Hop's Birthday (1973): August 11

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Today marks the anniversary of the birth of Hip-Hop. In 1973, DJ Kool Herc (Clive Campbell) and a sibling created a jam in one of the rooms of their apartment at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue in the West Bronx....

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Elvis Week, Memphis, (US-TN)(1977): August...

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Elvis Week is and annual onsite and virtual celebration of the life and music of Elvis Presley. The festival draws over 75,000 fans a year and takes place at his home, Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee. In...

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Vinyl Record Day (1877): August 12

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Vinyl Record Day marks the anniversary of the creation of the phonograph by Thomas Edison on this day in 1877. It is supported by the non-profit Vinyl Record Day to preserve the legacy captured by vinyl...

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Jazz, Long Beach Jazz Festival (US-CA): Au...

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The Long Beach Jazz Festival is a three day event celebrating Jazz Music in Long Beach, California. Features classic, R&B and contemporary jazz concerts, food and art. Held annually over three days.

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Milwaukee Irish Festival (US-WI) August 19...

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Pony up on your river dancing, limericks and sense of humor for it is time for the Milwaukee Irish Festival. Featuring Celtic culture, 17 stages of entertainment, food and beverages, sporting events and l...

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Beautiful Days Festival (UK): August 20-22

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Strange Music Day, Intl.: August 24

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Created by Juilliard graduate and musician Patrick Grant, Strange Music Day encourages people to get out of their comfort zone and discover new sounds and music. Listen to a genre you've never heard befor...

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Tomorrowland (2-WKNDS) (BE): August 27-Sep...

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Tomorrowland is the biggest electronic music festival in the world. Held over two weekends in Belgium, it includes electronic shows, live music and one-of-a-kind shows. The event is simulcast to local ven...

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