The month of April is known for many month-long observances. Which ones will you take the time to appreciate?

Apr 10, 2011 - Kelly Stemcosky

The City of Calgary is well known for The Calgary Stampede and being Canada's oil capital but Calgary also has a jazz festival that dates back 30 years.

Jun 11, 2010 - Deborah Read

For Jazz Lovers, the introduction of DVD's did not make high quality Jazz Concerts any easier to get until now. The Jazz Icons DVD series is changing jazz viewing.

Nov 1, 2008 - Tien Providence

A look at some of the many different activities planned by organizations nationwide during April's Autism Awareness Month.

Mar 24, 2009 - Elizabeth Scott

April is National Poetry Month, a time to introduce a variety of poems to the classroom. Poetry is a great tool to enhance language skills for all students.

Mar 5, 2008 - Debbie DeSpirt

October is Clergy Appreciation Month. But the greatest gift is to offer him support and appreciation year round. Here are some ways to do just that.

Sep 27, 2010 - Lori Colbo

National Poetry Month is almost here again. The poster for the Academy of American Poets' 2009 National Poetry Month asks the question, "Dare I disturb the universe?"

Mar 25, 2009 - Linda Sue Grimes

April is National Alcohol Awareness Month, and the first weekend in April is Alcohol Free Weekend. This is a campaign to inform and change social norms about drinking.

Apr 3, 2009 - Nelson Acquilano

The history and folklore surrounding the Santa Rosa Storm of Argentina are charming. The storm appears every year, just as the legend has it.

Sep 5, 2009 - Tracey Chandler

Parents and children can show their appreciation for a teacher with these thoughtful gift ideas.

Feb 22, 2010 - Rebekah Richards

Provincial governments often enacted legislation in spring. Across Canada, women gradually gained provincial voting rights. Quebec was last in 1940.

Apr 15, 2011 - Susanna McLeod

The weather might be cool in the port city of Wilmington - but things will heat up Jan 31 to February 2 when the 28th Annual NC Jazz Fest blows into town.

Jan 9, 2008 - Linda J Bottjer

Billie Holiday learned to sing Jazz, as a child, by listening to the recordings of Louis Armstrong and Bessie Smith. She possessed an innate sense of jazz phrasing.

Jun 26, 2009 - Sheila Aylesworth

Introduces "A Month Of Blue Note." Beginning in November, we'll listen to and examine one classic Blue Note session per day.

Oct 25, 2011 - Scott Cramer

National Deaf History Month highlights historic and current contributions of the deaf community to American society.

Feb 13, 2011 - Jennifer Becker Landsberger

Poetry offers a different perspective on power and politics in a complex world. In honor of Poetry Month KnopfPoetry.com offers free poems starting April 1.

Mar 30, 2011 - Christine Welter

From 'trad' jazz and big band to swing and New Orleans-style, February is always the month for jazz in the lovely town of Hall's Gap, Victoria Australia...

Mar 9, 2011 - Kim Edwards

The New Orleans Jazz Festival occurs every spring and attracts major artists from around the world.

Mar 11, 2011 - Misty Faucheux

In 2007 Hiromi with Sonicbloom opened for the Band Trio Beyond on a hot Toronto night; she almost stole the show and left a new legions of fans gasping for more.

Jun 27, 2009 - Tien Providence