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To produce a successful pageant, as with any event, it is important to pay attention to details. Details such as awards, judges and staff are key elements.

Nauvoo's new pageant "A Tribute to the Prophet Joseph Smith" runs each summer from July to August, now with a full pre-show schedule and vignettes throughout the day.

With a little creativity and a few inexpensive props, your kids can star in their own Christmas pageant, acting out Jesus' birth to an audience of friends and family.

Directing a beauty pageant may be easier than you think. Some simple steps like naming your pageant appropriately can help get you started.

Lets face it, all contestants in beauty pageants want to win the crown and the job that comes with it. Here's how to do it.

The national pageant for Ms. Wheelchair USA, a program that celebrates the achievements and accomplishments of women with disabilities, will be held in Ohio August 7-9.

The Londoners took Elizabeth's coronation procession to present their new queen with an image of the type of ruler they wanted: a good, wise, just, and Protestant ruler.

Brief history of the Miss Universe Pageant, conceived when a beauty queen refused public appearance in a bathing suit.

With more than 30 contestants, the Miss Deaf America pageant has come a long way since its beginnings.

Beauty Pageant Birthday Parties are so much fun for pre-teen girls to enjoy. Plus this type of party is easy to implement at home.

Every four years the medieval wedding between Duke George and Hedwig from Poland is celebrated in Landshut. The next big reenactment takes place in June and July 2009.

In its East Coast Premiere at the Florida Film Festival, "Pageant" follows the story of five gay men competing for the title of Miss Gay America at the annual event.

First impressions are what a pageant interview is all about. After that, personality, knowledge and conversation skills can be focused upon.

The ancient civilizations of India produced great literature, splendid architecture, art, science and engineering and the oldest religion in the world.

Laurie Notaro creates her own tale of awkward adulthood in her first novel

With over 500 events staged annually, child beauty pageants are big business in America. Can this glorified world of spray tans and fake nails catch on in Britain?

Ms. Wheelchair America 2009 talks to Suite about what led her to try out for this program.

In its East Coast Premiere at the Florida Film Festival, "La Corona" follows dangerously attractive women in a Colombian prison who compete in a beauty pageant.

Gospel Days in the Cook Islands are a chance for visitors to experience both the traditional culture and the Christian heritage of the islands.

One is a long-standing program founded by a physician to empower women with disabilities. One is in its infancy, but becoming stronger every day. Which one is better?

Living in Bodeen, Texas is not Bliss Cavendar's idea of life. Her one chance to get out is the Roller Derby.

It's the start of a new year and Ms. Wheelchair 2008 is in the middle of her reign. Now is the time to begin imagining what you would do during your reign.

Ms. Wheelchair America 2009 discusses her duties and responsibilities as a role model and disability advocate.

Walt Disney World is full of world-class attractions. Among these super-headliners are a collection of lesser known att

Bruges special events range from festivals recreating events of medieval days to concerts featuring the ultimate avant garde music on streets, in parks and concert halls.

Each June, Carson City turns back the pages of Nevada history to the days of mountain men, the Civil War and Pony Express. It's fun for the family and educational, too.

Because of the high percentage of faith-based centers, respect for different faiths during the holidays may not seem as great of an issue, but it is still paramount.

In her directorial film debut, Barrymore delivers an honest coming-of-age drama, with exciting roller derby game action, warm humor, and a graceful performance from Page.

The Miss Ability beauty pageant, broadcast live in May, was the smash hit in the Netherlands. Now it has come to the United Kingdom and may soon arrive in the States.

The contestants participate in a trivia challenge and receive beauty makeovers during the second week of this modern version of the Miss America pageant on TLC.

The new Miss America is put to the test as the pageant contestants compete to be noticed in this final installment of Miss America: Reality Check.

The contestants strut their stuff on the runway and reinvent the little black dress in this third week of TLC's new show, Miss America: Reality Check.

52 contestants move into an estate where they will live together and compete over four weeks for the role of the "new" Miss America.

Is Sasha Bennington from Burnley really ready to be famous at 11? And famous for what - being famous? Her mother thinks her looks are her ticket to success.

You can tour 70% of Switzerland by boat, train and bus in 15 days, covering majestic alpine peaks, crossing two large lakes by steamer and visiting Lucerne and Bern.

The winner of the Ms. Wheelchair USA national title talks about her duties and responsibilities as a disability advocate.

Christianity is the prevalent religion of western civilization. So, what do most Christians do at Christmas? Is it a tug of war between the material and the spiritual?

Drop Dead Gorgeous, starring Kirsten Dunst, takes a bitingly satirical look at small town America through a fictional dcumentary about a beauty pagent.

Not all pageants for women are beauty pageants, as the various Miss Wheelchair programs across the country demonstrate.

Every June hundreds of burlesque performers and fans descend upon Las Vegas to witness the crowning of the new Queen of Burlesque and to pay their respects to the legends

Medieval and renaissance players will present The Chester Cycle at the University of Toronto, May 21 to 24, 2010.

The Venetians adore pageantry. Most fiestas in Italy are long-established events, rooted deep in history, but the most impressive festival is the Venice Carnival.

The winner of the Ms. Wheelchair USA national title talks about what led her to try out for the program.

At the Awards Ceremony for the 17th Annual Florida Film Festival, narrative features, documentaries, and shorts won from 160 film selections.

Geographically-challenged beauty queen Caitlin Upton is about to undertake a geographical challenge of a different kind: The Amazing Race 16, airing in 2010 on CBS.

For centuries, the city of Florence in Italy has been celebrating the Easter holiday with the traditional Scoppio del Carro festival, dating back from Medieval times.

Tickets to shows in the capital can be pricey. Luckily, some of the best holiday entertainment in and around Washington is free.

The Strolling of the Heifers is a fun, annual event that strives to raise awareness about Vermont agriculture and to earn money for youth-oriented education programs.

Teach children what Christmas is "really" about by celebrating Jesus' birth with a good, old-fashioned birthday party.

Throughout Italy, the holidays are observed with scenes of the first Christmas, but in some towns living people replace statues and the scene takes on a life of its own.