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Your support makes all the difference.From autos to art to awards, the end of the year brings big seasonal events that celebrate the holidays, look back at 2009's best and start the big retail period of the year.
Los Angeles Auto Show
November 19-28
Los Angeles, California
Since 1907, Los Angeles has hosted this West Coast annual automotive event with world and US debuts of new autos and concept cars. Now alternative fuel vehicles are an anticipated part of the rollout of the next line from automakers. LA's show leads up to the largest auto show in the US, the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, January 10-23, 2011. The 23rd NAIAS will debut 27 vehicles and attracts more than 714,000 visitors.
http://www.laautoshow.com
America Music Awards
November 21
Los Angeles, California
The 38th annual American Music Awards honors artists with winners determined by online voting. An all-star line-up of performers includes Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Christina Aguilera, and Usher. The show is telecast live from L.A. LIVE, November 21 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC-TV with red-carpet coverage on ABC.com and USTREAM.TV. The People's Choice Awards, January 5, 2011, also voted on by the public, selects favorites in music as well as movies and TV.
http://www.amavote.com
International Emmy World Television Festival & Awards
November 20-22
Sofitel Hotel, New York City, New York
More than 50 countries and 500 companies from all aspects of television including internet, mobile and technology convene for this conference. Events include the International Emmy Awards Ceremony and Digital Emmy Awards and panels on industry topics. The US Emmys happen in September.
http://www.iemmys.tv/
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
November 25
New York City, New York
The 84rd annual Thanksgiving Day Parade heads down Central Park to Santa's arrival at Macy's flagship store. Allan Cumming and Andrea Bocelli are among the performers with marching bands and countless clowns. More than 3.5 million spectators line streets to gaze on Buzz Lightyear, Shrek, Kermit, Hello Kitty and 30 more balloons float by, while 50 million watch on TV. McDonalds sponsors Chicago's parade and Detroit also hosts a holiday parade, but Macy's event in New York is the only only nationally televised.
http://social.macys.com/parade2010
Art Basel Miami Beach
December 2-5
Miami Beach, Florida
As the sister event of Switzerland's Art Basel, the most prestigious art show worldwide for the past 41 years, Art Basel Miami Beach is North America's premiere art show. The fair will play host to over 250 leading art galleries and will showcase artworks from more than 2,000 international artists in the contemporary art scene. Events include talks, public art installations, and parties. Other coinciding events include Photo Miami and Scope Art Fair, featuring photo-based art, new media, video and cutting edge works, located in the Wynwood Arts District. Design Miami focuses on museum-quality furniture, lighting and objets d'art.
http://www.artbaselmiamibeach.com
The National Christmas Tree Lighting
December 9
Washington DC
The 86th anniversary of the National Tree Lighting starts the holiday season with the flip of the switch by President Barack Obama who will light the evergreen tree on the White House grounds at President's Park. A lottery provided 13,000 seats to the public. The other big tree lighting happens at Rockefeller Center with a NBC-TV special featuring an all-star show with performances by Mariah Carey, Susan Boyle, Annie Lennox, Sheryl Crow, Charice, and Kylie Minogue on November 30 8-9 p.m. ET. Performers for the National CHristmas Tree Lightin include B.B. King, Maroon 5 and Sara Barielles, who can be watched online at http://www.thenationaltree.org/tree-lighting/
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