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- The calendar for June 22
- ‘DeGrazia’ more Ettore than Ted
- Brown-Forman Corporation F4Q09 (Qtr End 04/30/09) Earnings Call …
- Corporate report
- A high-spirited career
- » ES to end season with romantic repertoire
- Boutique hotel sweetens offer to tourists

The calendar for June 22
MiamiHerald.com
Sit back and enjoy live performances at Mamajuana Cafe’s Acoustic Mondays. South Florida’s most talented artists play while you sip $5 Jack Daniel’s and Finlandia cocktails until 10:30 p. Mamajuana Cafe 225 Altara Ave. Coral Gables; 305-443-0005.

‘DeGrazia’ more Ettore than Ted
Arizona Daily Wildcat
The museum hosted a reception to celebrate DeGrazia’s 100th birthday. Tucson artist Ettore “Ted” DeGrazia (1909-1982) may be most recognized today for painting faceless Native American children à la Precious Moments but the new exhibit “DeGrazia: A Modernist Perspective” at the Tucson Museum of Art reminds us that DeGrazia’s life and oeuvre were not limited to UNICEF holiday cards. “Sibelius Finlandia pus 26″ circa 1940s is an oil painting on canvas that was part of DeGrazia’s Master’s thesis – done at the UA – in which he explored the relationship between classical music and art. The piece’s dramatic colors match the dramatic sounds of “Finlandia p. 26″ by Finnish composer Jean Sibelius. The painting was originally unveiled at the Arizona Daily Star building in 1945 while a Victrola phonograph played “Finlandia p.

Brown-Forman Corporation F4Q09 (Qtr End 04/30/09) Earnings Call …
Seeking Alpha
Turning now to some of our other brands? performances Jack Daniel?s line extension Gentleman Jack once again posted excellent results with fiscal 2009 depletions growing over 20%. While this growth rate is very impressive the rate of growth slowed throughout the year to the high single-digits in the fourth quarter which we believe was generally associated with the weaker economic climate. Finlandia had another solid year. We are very proud that Finlandia crossed the three million case depletion milestone earlier this year and it grew depletions 7% globally for fiscal 2009. Finlandia has continued to be a powerful Eastern Europe growth story as the brand?s significant growth rates in the region fueled Finlandia?s growth on a global basis. The brand experienced double-digit gains in Poland Russia Georgia the Czech Republic and Romania. Southern Comfort global depletion trends were down 5% for fiscal 2009.
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Corporate report
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
1 million or 65 cents per share period a year ago. Analysts forecast profit of 49 cents per share. Sales in the company’s line of brands including Southern Comfort Finlandia vodka and Korbel champagne dropped 12 percent to $683. 3 million from $772. 3 million but topped analysts’ prediction of $677.

A high-spirited career
amNY
That?s where brand ambassadors come in. ?This is the best entry-level job in liquor marketing? said David Page of Brown-Forman which makes Jack Daniel?s Southern Comfort Finlandia vodka and more. The gig?My goal is to whip up attention and sales for Finlandia? said Chris Brown 29 the vodka?s New York-region brand ambassador. Brown plans events in bars restaurants and hotels including launch parties and bartender competitions. ?This job calls on all your creative business and social skills. It?s intense and demanding but very enjoyable? he said.

» ES to end season with romantic repertoire
Chicago Daily Herald
Included are two of the most familiar pieces in the 19th century romantic repertoire Jean Sibelius’ “Finlandia” and Edvard Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A Minor joined by the amazing World War I-era Symphony No. Thus Finland Norway and Denmark are represented in this tour through Scandinavia long one of the world’s creative bastions of classical music. Pianist Terrence Wilson New York-born and trained (the Juilliard School of Music) is this weekend’s soloist for the only concerto composed during Grieg’s long career (he wrote it when he was only 25). ne of the “warhorses” of the romantic concerto repertoire in Friday’s weekend-opening concert Wilson gave Grieg’s famous descending opening chords their proper dramatic emphasis but then brought a total sense of serenity to the main lyric theme of the first movement as well as the middle-movement’s adagio.

Boutique hotel sweetens offer to tourists
Manila Times
Sampan Reporter A quaint city hotel rises above the busy milieu of Makati’s Central Business District as an inviting escape for harried urbanites the Herald Suites Solana. Located along Finlandia Street in Buendia Makati City Hotel Suites Solana provides an elusive blend of comfort class and warmth complemented with a modern touch that distinguishes the mark of Herald Hotels. This humble hotel has been updated with a vibrant new d?r based on oriental color scheme and its design harmonizes beautifully with its urban environment. It boasts 40 spacious rooms with simple yet classy interiors which are perfect for modern-day travelers and for anyone aching for a day of relaxation and pampering oneself. The hotel is a haven of simple and relaxed charm which gives you the freedom to leave a busy lifestyle behind. Herald Suites Solana provides amenities that are centered on wellness.

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