Spirit Magazine - January 2014 - (Page 119)

Calendar Houston JAN MLK Grande Parade More than 350,000 20 spectators and 36,000 participants will dream a dream in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday at the 20th annual MLK Grande Parade in H-Town. This year's event, one of the largest in the country, honors the theme "Achieving Equality Through Education" with more than 300 culturally d iverse performing groups and 36 nationally acclaimed and award-winning marching bands from across the nation. Space City's own Spirit of Houston Marching Band from the University of Houston leads the two-hour charge starting at 10 a.m. from the intersection of San Jacinto and Elgin streets along the 2-mile route in Midtown. If you, too, have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed "we hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal," today's your day to shine. Free; mlkgrandeparade.org nortH Lake taHoe, CaLifornia JAN Carve Tahoe "I saw the angel in the marble," said Michelangelo of one of his many indelible works, "and carved until I set him free." Now imagine the Italian genius was working with 20-ton blocks of pure snow instead of metamorphic rock, and you've got a good idea of what to expect from Carve Tahoe at Northstar California resort. Gathering the very best snow carvers from around the world, this six-day event invites guests to bear witness to the shaping and carving of breathtaking, majestic iced masterpieces that will be on display until the sun melts them away. Last year, Team Germany's four-pronged sculpture, "Four Elements," took top 28 prize over those of teams from Canada, Japan, Finland, and the United States. Who will win this year? Night viewing of the colorfully illuminated sculptures- which begins January 30-is especially, uh, cool, while DJs spin ambient tunes and vendors like Sapporo beer, Finlandia Vodka, and local eateries provide food and drink. Free; carvetahoe.com. WiCHita, kansas FEB 1 Cirque de la Symphonie: Popular Classics Featuring aerial artists, acrobats, jugglers, contortionists, magicians, and strongmen performing to classical masterpieces, Cirque de la Symphonie brings the magic of the circus to the music hall for two nights as part of the Wichita Symphony Orches- OVERSEAS MANUFACTURING ISN'T AS SCARY AS YOU THINK ITI, an American company headquartered in Houston, has been helping clients manufacture goods in China for over 35 years - boosting profits and reducing costs. ITI has unlocked the mysteries of foreign cultures, languages and trade customs, creating significant manufacturing savings over domestically produced goods - while maintaining or improving delivery expectations. ITI handles all the logistics such as finding the right factory, negotiating prices, overseeing the tooling and factory production, quality inspections, financing, insurance, shipping, customs clearance and delivery. In fact, you pay nothing until the product is received in your warehouse, inspected and approved. With full-time ITI employees working in nine established offices in China, ITI can manage your overseas manufacturing - so you can focus on growing your business. Call today. 281.242.7030 x29 rick.bickett@itimanufacturing.com www.spirit.itimanufacturing.com Since 1974 See how ITI can reduce your manufacturing costs. http://www.carvetahoe.com http://www.mlkgrandeparade.org http://www.spirit.itimanufacturing.com http://www.spirit.itimanufacturing.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Spirit Magazine - January 2014

Spirit Magazine - January 2014
Contents
Gary’s Greeting
Gary’s Greeting en Español
Star of the Month
Freedom Story
From the Editor
Your Words
Your Pictures
Do Detective Work
Media Center
Eat Drink Sleep
Blend Bourbon and Bitters
Munch on Mozzarella
Rendezvous in Rosemary Beach
Wise Guide
Communicate With Confidence
Put a Stop to Stalling
The Numbers
Make or Break a Beauty Habit
Keep a Secret
Business
Plan a Day in Providence
Secure a Career Coach
Get in the Games
The Long Run
Your Adventure in Wichita
Promotional Series: New Year, New You
Calendar
Fun!
Spotlight
Community Outreach
Products & Services
Flight Service
Terminal Maps
Information
Rapid Rewards and A+ Rewards Partners
Route Map
The “If” List

Spirit Magazine - January 2014