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it is right, proper and manly to raise our glass in the traditions of the merry gentlemen who've raised theirs before us, God rest 'em.In the best of times, there is no evening as mysterious, comforting and holy as Christmas Eve, nor rise as joyful and wondrous as Christmas morn. It is the day we celebrate God’s only son made flesh and born of Mary. It is the first day of a Christian calendar that stretches from Bethlehem ’til the end of time.And it is right, proper and manly to raise our glass in the traditions of the merry gentlemen...

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, known worldwide as “Jazz Fest,” will mark its 34th year by opening one day sooner, both expanding and intensifying its legendary presentation of Louisiana’s historic and contemporary contributions to world culture, Festival organizers said today when they announced the 2003 music lineup. The Festival is set for Thursday, April 24 through Sunday, May 4. Jazz Fest Producer/Director Quint Davis said, “Adding a day to Jazz Fest has given us the ability to go even deeper into the culture, highlighting both the classic and the current like never before. From Fats Domino to Lil’...

The Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival is embarking on its 18th year as the oldest and largest wine and food festival in the state. Highlights include a fine wine auction, a grand tasting, winery luncheons, cooking classes, and wine seminars. The weekend culminates with our annual Sunday Texas Wine & Food Grand Tasting Fair at Austin's renowned Salt Lick Barbeque. SATURDAY, APRIL 5 A Lovely Way to Start the Day: A Lowcountry Breakfast with Louis Osteen "Hair of the Dog" Brunch Texas Wine Seminar "Vintner's Pick . . . Best of the Bunch" Varietal Roulette: A Tutored Tasting...