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The Columbia Marionette Theatre Presents...
The Columbia Marionette Theatre welcomes you to join Pan, the Protector of the Forest as he shares three of the most famous stories from Greek Mythology: Pandora's Box, Orpheus in the Underworld, and Theseus vs the Minotaur. This 45-minute long family friendly epic and educational...
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Remember All of the Names of Those You Meet
“Hi, my name is . . .” Do you find it hard to remember anything past that? In any social or business situation, it is very important to be able to recall people’s names. Many people say they have more trouble remembering names than any other type of information. Why do we forget...
Mardi Gras Day
Mardi Gras -- also known as "Fat Tuesday," this pre-Lenten festival is celebrated in Roman Catholic countries and communities. In a strict sense, Mardi Gras is celebrated by the French as the last of the three days of Shrovetide and is a time of preparation immediately before Ash Wednesday and the start of the fast of Lent. Mardi Gras is thus the last opportunity for merrymaking and indulgence in food and drink. Mardi Gras is marked by spectacular parades featuring floats, pageants, elaborate costumes, masked balls, and people dancing in the streets. The most famous modern Mardi Gras...
