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Departures International


OCTOBER 13-15 Poetry International, London Kicking off this year’s London Literature Festival on the famous Southbank, Poetry International was founded by the late poet Ted Hughes (husband of Sylvia Plath) and is an entire weekend dedicated to the spoken word from around the world. southbankcentre.co.uk


OCTOBER 31


Village Halloween Parade, New York For one night only, Sixth Avenue welcomes New Yorkers in their most fanciful Halloween costumes in this extravagant celebration of all things spooky. Full of puppets, musicians and dancers, it’s not to be missed. halloween-nyc.com


OCTOBER 27-30 Guinness Cork Jazz, Ireland Irish revelry comes in no better form than this legendary off -circuit jazz festival in Cork, sponsored by Guinness. Headliners include the Monty Alexander Trio and Ronnie Scott’s All Stars, with performances spread out across three venues in this historic coastal city. guinnessjazzfestival.com


NOVEMBER 12-19


Miami Book Fair International, Florida For eight days, Downtown Miami is transformed into a literary mecca. Many of the world’s leading authors and readers descend on Florida’s southeastern tip for what’s one of the country’s leading book festivals. Packed with readings, launches, interviews, signings and kids’ activities, too, the event regularly attracts hundreds of thousands of bibliophiles from far and wide. miamibookfair.com


NOVEMBER 25 — JANUARY 6


Festival of Lights, Riverside, California Lighting up the skies across the holidays is T e Mission Inn Hotel & Spa’s dazzling Festival of Lights. Everything from giant fl owers and Santa Claus to carousels and nutcrackers will turn Riverside into a twinkling festive paradise, impressive to both children and adults alike. It’s well worth getting there in time to catch the spectacular switch-on ceremony. riversideca.gov/fol


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NOVEMBER 10-26 Macao Food Festival, Macao A delicious fusion of Asian and European cuisines, Macao celebrates its unique fl avors with weeks of festivities, including food stalls, live music and a beer competition. Now in its 17th year, the buzzing festival is a must on the foodie calendar. en.macaotourism.gov.mo


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