AVP Crocs Tour in Cincinnati

The AVP was established in 1983 and is comprised of the best men's and women's pro beach volleyball players in the U.S. and arguably, the world. The AVP's main goal is to deliver its fans the experience of an amazing athletic contest surrounded by an unforgettable beach party. More than one million people are expected to attend an AVP event this year. On May 31, 2001 the AVP was reorganized with a new management team led by agent Leonard Armato and his company Management Plus. When they announced the acquisition of the tour in Manhattan Beach, Calif. they made a historic move by uniting both men and women professional beach volleyball players under one umbrella organization. With this historic unification of the men's and women's competitions, the "new" AVP Tour has been able to capitalize on having one property that could maximize sponsor dollars, marketing opportunities, media coverage and prize money. The AVP now stands alone as the only pro beach volleyball tour in the country and has a cooperative relationship with USA Volleyball and the Federation International de Volleyball (FIVB).

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Professional Beach Volleyball September 4-6, 2009

Friday, September 04, 2009 Men's and Women's Main Draw Competition Start time 2:00 PM. End Time (Approx) 10:00 PM.


Saturday, September 05, 2009 Men's and Women's Main Draw Competition Start time 9:00 AM. End Time (Approx) 5:30 PM.


Saturday, September 05, 2009 Men's and Women's Main Draw Competition (Night Session) Start time 7:30 PM. End Time (Approx) 10:30 PM.


Sunday, September 06, 2009 Men's and Women's Main Draw Competition Start time 11:00 AM. End Time (Approx) 5:00 PM.

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Cincinnati Juneteenth Festival

Juneteenth Celebrates the end of slavery in America.

Cincinnati's 2009 (22nd annual) Juneteenth Festival will be on June 20-21 in Eden Park.

An occasion to celebrate one of the most important events in American history--the end of slavery in America. Although the popularity of Juneteenth declined in the 1940's, the traditional celebration has been "re-discovered" in recent decades as an appropriate occasion to remember the legacy of slavery and celebrate emancipation. In 1980 Texas became the first state to make Juneteenth an official state holiday.

The Festival is completely non-profit. It is staffed entirely by volunteers, organized by the Juneteenth Committee, with numerous donors and co-sponsors.

• Parade of Flags: Recognizing the historical origins and destinations of African slaves
• Two stages of great music
• Historical exhibits and actors
• Lots of things for kids to do and learn (and play)
• Authors' Forum & Writer's Workshop
• African American Veterans Oral History Project

• Food and Lots more!

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Zoo Blooms at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden

The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden will transform into a magnificent explosion of color when Zoo Blooms kicks off this spring. The zoo promises to be a palette of artistic color with a combination of more than 80,000 tulips. As one of only two accredited botanical gardens in Ohio, the Cincinnati Zoo offers one of the largest tulip displays in the Midwest. Dubbed “Tulip Mania,” Zoo Blooms will also feature more than one million daffodils, hyacinths, flowering tress, shrubs and other spring bulbs exploding with color.

The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is consistently ranked as one of the top zoo's in the country. Opened in 1875, it is the nation's second oldest zoo and a national historic landmark. The Zoo’s 75 acres house more than 580 animal species and 3,000 plant varieties. Over 1.2 million people visit the Cincinnati Zoo annually. This not-for-profit entity is internationally known for its success in the protection and propagation of endangered animals and plants, and engages in research and conservation projects around the world.

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