Boo at the Zoo
October 22-24
Boo at the Zoo is a Washington, DC favorite Halloween tradition. Children visit the National Zoo at dark and enjoy trick-or-treating, animal encounters, keeper talks, festive decorations, and haunted trails. Great for the whole family, come enjoy the holiday at one of the nations greatest Zoos.
http://nationalzoo.si.edu/activitiesandevents/celebrations/boo/default.cfm?hpout=wu&xtr=
Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert Rallies
October 30
Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert have scheduled opposing rallies in Washington DC on Saturday, October 30, 2010. Just in time for the mid-term elections, Comedy Central will offer some comic relief with these unique events in the nation’s capital. Bring a sense of humor and enjoy these two hilarious comedians in Washington D.C. for this tongue in cheek anti-extremism demonstration.
Great Place for Pictures
Head on over to Lombard Street and where people drive down the crooked, one-block section, and if you have a car you can drive down it yourself. On a busy day, a seemingly endless stream of automobiles and scooters buzz down, their passengers squealing in mock fear at every turn. If you’re on foot, you can walk down (or up) the sidewalks and watch, but be sure to bring a camera because you’ll be in for a show.
Best Place for a Scenic Walk
Enjoy a beautiful scenic walk in San Francisco while avoiding those daunting hills at Crissy Field. Take in the picturesque view of The Golden Gate Bridge and the Marin Headlands. Take a seat and relax at the Crissy Field Center where you can grab a great sandwich and look at the Bay through their large, plate-glass windows.
Treasure Island WineFest 2010
October 10
Jodi Wine country is returning to historic Treasure Island, San Francisco for the 2nd Annual Treasure Island WineFest. Taste your way through 200 wines exclusive to the Lodi appellation while sampling artisan cheese and olive oils or indulging in our gourmet wood-fired pizzas. Take part in educational wine seminars, enjoy live acoustic music and take in the absolute best view of Fleet Week’s aerial shows. You don’t want to miss this opportunity to meet the passionate vintners and growers behind the delicious wines that make up California’s best kept secret.
The Sacred Thread of Yoga Festival
October 11-19
Imagine yourself practicing yoga and along with each pose comes a crisp sea breeze and the distant sound of the ocean. Sacred Thread presents the alluring opportunity to do exactly that. This San Francisco yoga festival is the only one of its kind in the city and the leading yoga festival in Northern California. Not only does this festival cater to those interested in yoga, but also to those interested in meditation and health and wellness events. If you’re interested in a healthy body and mind The Sacred Thread of Yoga Festival is for you.
http://www.sanfrancisco.com/sacred-thread-yoga/
24 Days of Central Market Arts
September 24-October 17
24 Days of Central Market Arts is a three-week performing arts festival in San Francisco’s Central Market district. The events include dance, live music, participatory and family-friendly arts activities for all to enjoy the uniquely vibrant arts scene that the neighborhood offers. Most of the events are free and family friendly so head on down and see all the art that San Francisco has to offer.
http://www.centralmarketarts.org/
Best Spot to Grab a Bite
The Reading Terminal Market has been one of the most popular Philadelphia spots since 1892. It has not lost a bit of its popularity since its opening and is still very much a market, selling produce, meats, traditional Amish Foods, fresh hand baked pretzels, Bassett’s world famous Ice cream, and more.
As one of the city’s first and foremost food courts, there’s plenty of options for food and drink, but after taking a walk around the market you must get a DiNic’s pulled pork sandwich, which gives even the famous Cheesesteak a run for its money. Take your sandwich on over to the Beer Garden and wash it down with a local brew, while you sit back and relax in this beautiful spot for a true Philadelphian experience.
Best Place for an Autumn Stroll
The historic homes of many of Philadelphia’s rowing clubs provide one of its most famous sights—Boathouse Row, which is even prettier at night, when the lights outlining the homes reflect onto the Schuylkill River.
The boathouses are home to several active rowing clubs overseen by the Schuylkill Navy of Philadelphia, but rowing isn’t the only recreation that takes place here. Take a stroll down Philadelphia’s most popular paved trail, the Schuylkill River Trail, which is especially beautiful during the Fall. This is a perfect place for walkers, runners, bikers, and everyone else who simply wants to enjoy the stunning scenery.
Terror Behind the Walls
September 17-November 6
“Terror Behind the Walls” is a Halloween event held annually at Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Known as “A Massive Haunted House in a Real Prison,” is actually made up of five separate haunted attractions inside the 11-acre
complex.
Terror Behind the Walls has grown to become one of the nation’s largest and most well known haunted attractions. It had been consistently ranked as one of the top haunted attractions in the nation and is a must-see if you truly want to get into the spirit of Halloween. Bring an extra pair of underwear, and check out Terror Behind the Walls.
http://halloween.easternstate.org/halloween
Philly Neighborhood Food Week
October 11-18
Over 30 restaurants in Northern Liberties, East Passyunk, Penn’s Landing, and Chestnut Hill are offering menus for $20 and $30. A portion of the proceeds from this Alterna-Restaurant-Week will benefit Philadelphia Academies, making the week not only good for your stomach and good for your wallet, but also good for the community. A restaurant week focused away from Center City allows you to see and experience places in the Greater Philadelphia area you would normally miss, but the locals love.
http://www.phillyneighborhoodfoodweek.com/
Montrose Harbor
The Montrose Harbor is a great place to sit and take in the view. One insider suggested brining some drinks and snacks and having an evening picnic.
http://www.chicagoharbors.info/harbors/montrose.php
Design Philadelphia
October 7-17
Design Philadelphia is marking its sixth year with a city-wide celebration honoring the historic role of design in the region while showcasing the creative innovation yet to come. They will be teaming up with The University of the Arts during the nation’s largest festival of its kind. They aim to celebrate and promote Philadelphia as a design capital and destination.
Nearly 500 artists, professionals and students alike, will be represented in practically every design discipline, including automotive, product and interior design, graphic design, architecture, multi-media and urban planning. Events planned for Design Philadelphia 2010 include exhibitions, lectures, workshops and demonstrations to help shine a light on the city’s design scene and history.
http://www.designphiladelphia.org/
The Fear Haunted House 10/8 – 10/31
Feel the fear at Navy Pier! Crazed clowns, zombies, monsters, vampires and werewolves are no longer complying with the Captain’s commands and the most feared creatures known to man have devised a plan to claw their way to freedom and avenge their capture. Enter if you dare!
http://www.explorechicago.org/city/en/things_see_do/event_landing/events/mose/chicagoween_-_the1.html
UniverSoul Circus
10/1 – 10/17
Clowns, aerialists, acrobats, dancers, contortionists, animals and more perform under the big top during a traditional circus with an urban edge.
http://chicago.metromix.com/theater/theater_event/universoul-circus-washington-park-woodlawn/2190243/content
Chicago International Film Festival 10/7 – 10/21
This year, the Chicago International Film Festival kicks off with ‘Stone’, a crime drama starring Robert De Niro and Edward Norton. But Stone is just the beginning. The festival will be packed with excellent films to please anyone’s taste.
http://www.chicagofilmfestival.com/
Newbury Street
The only question is ‘What CAN’T you get on Newbury Street? From your stylish boutiques like Chanel and LIT to quirky shops like Newbury Comics where you can fulfill all your novelty needs from Vinyl records to a Barack Obama action figure.
Beacon Hill
If you’re searching for a glimpse of colonial Boston, look no further. Beacon Hill’s Federal-style rowhouses, narrow streets, and brick sidewalks will make you feel like you traveled back in time to the 18th century. Today, Beacon Hill is regarded as one of the most desirable and expensive neighborhoods in Boston
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beacon_Hill,_Boston
Boston Duck Tours is the perfect place to go in October!
The fun begins as soon as you board your “DUCK”, a W.W. II style amphibious landing vehicle. First, you’ll be greeted by one of our legendary ConDUCKtors, who’ll be narrating your tour. Then you’re off on a journey like you’ve never had
before. And just when you think you’ve seen it all, there’s more. It’s time for “Splashdown” as your ConDUCKtor splashes your DUCK right into the Charles River for a breathtaking view of the Boston and Cambridge skylines.
http://www.bostonducktours.com/
Boston Ghosts & Gravestones Tour 10/1 – 10/31
“What do you get when you combine a cursed privateer, a pyromaniac circus ringleader, a demon spat out of the pits of Hades, a homicidal opera diva, and a deranged nanny? An experience unlike anything else in Boston!”
If you’re looking to explore the spookier side of Boston then look no further. The Ghosts & Gravestones tour will invite you to walk through 400-year-old burial grounds while you hear the haunted tales of those buried beneath you. You will explore some of Boston’s most haunted sites like the Omni Parker House as well as the scene of the infamous Boston Strangler’s final strangle.
http://www.ghostsandgravestones.com/boston/gravestones-ghost-tour.htm
Corn MAiZE at Connors Farm 9/11 – 10/31
This year Connors Farm invites you to get lost in their corn maize designed in the shape of “The American Legend” Clint Eastwood. It’s open late on the weekends, so if you like your maize with a side of spooky, make sure you come by after dark!
http://www.connorsfarm.com/maze.htm
Fall Foliage Spectacular Tour 10/1 – 10/31
Enjoy the spectacular New England countryside as the leaves turn a multitude of colors during the fall season. A pleasant tour of foliage display is capped by a stop at a native orchard for apples and cider.
http://www.partner.viator.com/en/4566/tours/Boston/Fall-Foliage-Spectacular-Tour-from-Boston/d678-3978TOUR11
13 Stories Haunted House – 10/1 – 10/31
Legend has it that there is a haunted house so horrifying that they make you sign a waiver to get in.
http://www.13storieshauntedhouse.com/index.htm
2975 Ring Rd
Kennesaw, GA 30277
(770) 426-4807
Chocolate: Seed to Sweet 9/4 – 12/31
Americans consume more than 3.3 billion pounds of chocolate a year. Explore the process that satisfies our insatiable love for chocolate; from pods on a tree to candy factory.
http://www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org/events-classes/events/chocolate-seed-sweet
1. 2010 MAIZE at Southern Belle Farm 9/18 – 10/31
Get lost in Southern Belle Farm’s seven-acre MAIZE. But bring your flashlight, just incase you encounter a few ghosts and goblins!
http://www.southernbellefarm.com/
Have you been feeling drowsy and dizzy, with a slight cough and warm fever? Then it sounds like you have Beiber Fever!
The only cure is to go see him in concert on October 27, 2010 at Honda Center 2695 East Katella Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92806
Citybuzz Los Angeles blogger Jessica Ingber interviews Stacie Hall
How has the hills changed the way you view your city?
The Hills mainly focuses on Hollywood and the trendy places to go and hang out. Filming in different places really showed me there is a lot to do and see that’s not just clubs and glamour.
Was some of your favorite hang outs filmed on the hills? If so which ones?
The best place we filmed on the Hills was obviously Malibu for the summer. We were so fortunate to spend our days on the sand and have beach parties at night.
What do you love about your city?
I love that Los Angeles has it all. We have the city with cool restaurants and shops and only 20 miles from that is beautiful beaches. There’s not a lot of cities that have so many different things to do with very unique people.
What do you love about your city in the summer/fall?
Los Angeles has some of the most gorgeous weather. I love that everyone is very active riding bikes and going on hikes in the mountains.
What are some of your favorite neighborhoods? For eating? Museums? Nightspots?
I really like Hollywood and West Hollywood. I would highly recommend the Farmers Market for small restaurants that have a lot of character and have been around in Los Angeles the longest. The Griffith park observatory is also great and has great views of the city. My favorite Night spot is Teddy’s located in the Roosevelt hotel that has been around longer than most cubs and always draws a big crowd and is never too trendy.
What is your favorite place to shop in the city?
I really enjoy the flea markets and farmers markets. You can spend your weekends browsing antiques and finding really original stuff. There’s a great place to find fresh fruit and a lot of local business’s at the farmers market near the grove.
What inspires you about your city?
I feel really lucky to be around so much history and old Hollywood glamour. Los Angeles is one of the places people can only dream about going and making there dreams come true.
Do you have an insider tip for tourists visiting your city for the first time?
If you’re a first time visitor I recommend going to check out Hollywood and Highland were the man Chinese theater and the Hollywood stars are.
Are you a regular somewhere? Local hangout?
I like trying new places whenever I can but I cant seem to get away from Venice beach!!! There’s always so much to do there including roller blading and riding bikes.
Do you have a secret spot in the city (to unwind, get away, people watch, read a book, escape) and why?
One of the most peaceful places is the top of Runyon canyon. It’s a short hike up the mountain and has views all the way to the ocean.
Broadway Cardio” at Broadway Bodies was a better workout, and “Dance Workout” at Downtown Dance Factory was definitely more hip. Both had enthusiastic instructors who eased my first-timers’ nervousness. The fun factor of each was about even for me—I recommend trying whichever type of music is more your style. Both studios also offer additional classes, from Michael Jackson Mondays to Rock n’ Roll Ballet.
The Takoma Park Folk Festival is a free annual festival featuring music and dance from around the world on eight stages in Takoma Park, Maryland. The festival also includes dance workshops, children’s activities, a crafts show and ethnic food from around the world. Takoma Park Middle School 7611 Piney Branch Rd. (near Rt. 410) Takoma Park, MD
The Prince George’s County Fair is Maryland’s oldest fair dating back to 1842. The annual family friendly event includes carnival rides, live animals displays, family circus, fireworks, live entertainment, food, arts and crafts, beautiful baby contests, and much more. This year, the fair includes a real, sanctioned Rodeo on Friday and Sunday. for further information contact Prince George’s County Equestrian Center and the Showplace Arena Water St., Upper Marlboro, Maryland. (301) 952-0270 www.countyfair.org
The Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Free For All is a much-loved Washington tradition, offering free performances of a Shakespearean classic to the general public. For further info visit www.shakespearetheatre.org
Independent film festival featuring documentaries, shorts, features, music videos, student filmmakers and more. Tickets available at the Landmark Shattuck Cinemas Box Office2230 Shattuck Avenue . Downtown Berkeley . Box Office . (510) 464-5980 Festival Info . (510) 843-3699 www.berkeleyvideofilmfest.org
The exhibition features more than 130 artworks including oil paintings, Shanghai Deco furniture, revolutionary posters, works of fashion and more, except on the first Sunday of each month. Tuesday – Sunday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Address:200 Larkin Street (between Fulton and McAllister Streets) San Francisco, CA 94102
This years Naked bike ride will take place on Sun., Sept. 5, at dusk For more info e-mail info@phillynakedbikeride.org
At the center of Olde City Philadelphia’s bustling nightlife strip, Bleu Martini’s neon blue exterior makes it stand out almost as much as the inside does. Eclectic Asian, American, and Fusion cuisine is what you can expect in terms of food, combine that with an endless array of delicious martinis for an experience that will surely complete your night. Nightly music and the large two-room space make Bleu Martini the only place you should be partying at.
Find over 30 different martinis, which is why Bleu Martini was named one of the best martini bars in the city.
Discover the wonders of Philadelphia’s tidal rivers at Southeastern Pennsylvania Coast Day, where more than 20 interactive displays and children’s activities will be featured near the RiverLink Ferry terminal at Penn’s Landing.
Sunday, September 19, 2010 – 12:00 PM, with Live entertainment by Pajtashi Band Burcak.
Museum lecturers, educators, graduate students, and occasionally curators lead talks in the collection and special exhibitions daily at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Audiences learn about the historical context and significance of modern and contemporary artworks through a process of looking and exchanging ideas with a lecturer.
For further information go to www.moma.org/visit/calendar/events/10210
The biggest electro party in new york city is girls & boys, the 2000 plus people party that features some of the biggest and most cutting edge names in dance music. Every friday in the grand ballroom at Webster Hall.
Brides in the City, is Miami’s premier bridal show. See the latest in couture bridal fashions and wedding designs, from food to flowers, music, photographers, limos and more. The event is presented by Grande Affaires and the InterContinental Miami with experts and wedding merchants on hand to answer important planning questions. See lavish displays of everything you’ll want for your wedding and enjoy tastings provided by the InterContinental and a specialty drink in the Knot Lounge. The award-winning Tartara Band will perform, and there will be honeymoon raffles and a bridal photo shoot station.
InterContinental Miami
100 Chopin Plaza, Downtown Miami
305-577-1000
http://www.bridemiami.com/
Go Down to Mr. G’s and show off your beer pong skills in a weekly tournament. Register your team in advance at myspace.com/mrgsbeerpong or by e-mailing mrgsbeerpong@gmail.com
2650 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL, 33415. (561) 434-9917
Project Smile presents a charity date auction at the Gypsy Bar. Bid on dates with some of the city’s most eligible gentlemen and ladies, including police officers, firefighters, and many more. The guy and lady with the highest bids will travel on with their date in a Porsche or Aston Martin for their evening out. Proceeds benefit Project Smile, which works to comfort children involved in traumatic situations.
For Further info visit www.gypsybarboston.com
Critically-acclaimed and award-winning singer/trumpeter Matt Von Roderick will debut new music and a fully-produced concert stage show, A Technicolor Experience, at King King in Hollywood on Monday, August 2 at 7pm. This unique combination of aural and visual delights is helmed by Kristin Hanggi, who developed and directed the lauded musical, Rock of Ages. At the King King 6553 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood CA 90028, Phone: 866-468-3399
www.kingkinghollywood.com
The longest running Dance music festival in North America is coming to Colorado,
Phil Long Expo Center Colorado Springs, CO
www.thelovefestival.com
An evening of music, drinks, and food in the wilds of the Savanna. Proceeds benefit the Dallas Zoo’s Educational Outreach Program. For more info visit www.zooapaloozadallas.com
A day of exploring the best of Uptown Dallas with legendary food by famous Uptown chefs, art by world renowned artists and artisans, and tours showcasing the historic culture of this vibrant neighborhood.
www.allaboutuptown.com
The Amsterdam Bar in association with the nonprofit music foundation, Musicology the Art, is proud to present the first annual Expo Park Jazz Festival: Many Faces of Jazz
Amsterdam Bar
831 Exposition Avenue
Dallas, TX 75226
(214) 827-3433
Creedence, bowling, White Russians, purple jumpsuits and lots more will be present at the third Chicago fest celebrating the 1998 cult classic film, The Big Lebowski.
For further information visit www.lebowskifest.com
Join the Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation (GADC) and the greater Auburn Gresham community as they celebrate the 5th Annual 79th Street Renaissance Festival.
For further information visit www.gagdc.org/calendar.aspx?pointer=10027
A back to school festival to give free book bags, groceries, haircuts, uniforms and more to school children in Humboldt Park.
For further information visit www.hopefestchicago.org
Labor Day Festival on the Common in Lawrence, MA. Bread and Puppet Theater, Grupo Fantasia, Alastair Moock,Sweet Willie D., Bylli Crayone; and other local talent.
For further information visit http://breadandrosesheritage.org/ or call (978) 794-1655
Give summer a proper send off on Ecco’s cool patio shaded by the Midtown skyline.
Take a closer look at what’s right under your nose with Underground Atlanta’s “Backyard Adventure Package” which will include one From Civil War to Civil Rights Guided History Tour Pass, one Casual Dining Voucher, one Free Rita’s Italian Ice Voucher and one Underground Atlanta Tote Bag…all for just $20
Belvedere presents Saturday September 4th Nighttime Big Bang Ga. Freight Depot-1 MLK Dr (outside johnny rockets in underground ATL) Nicki Minaj Performing Live
August 22, 2010
August 28th
August 7-8 and 14-15, 2010. Washington Convention Center. The Arts on N Festival is a new summer event in Washington DC sponsored by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities and the Walter E. Washington Convention Center to provide a free affordable art festival featuring work by District artists, organizations and local businesses.
The Jewels in the Square Perfromance Series brings live music, dance,
outdoor movies and other entertainment to Union Square Park for everyone
to enjoy. Jewels showcases upcoming and emerging talent with a unique
San Francisco flair.
Stern Grove Midsummer Music Festival
8th Annual Jerry Garcia Birthday Celebration- “Jerry Day”, The Jerry Garcia Ampitheater
Festival of India August 15th at Penn’s Landing
Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll August 12th at University City
Prison Break Weekend Aug. 7 & 8 Eastern State Penitentiary
Two actors—one portraying tunnel mastermind Clarence Klinedinst and one portraying bank robber “Slick Willie” Sutton— give their conflicting accounts of who designed the 1945 tunnel, how it was built, and why the escapees got caught. Meet each inmate in his cell, and see how their accounts vary. Based on actual conflicts in the accounts of Willie Sutton and Clarence Klinedinst. Family events all day!
Friday Aug. 20, Rihanna performs free in Central Park 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
August 02, 10:00 AM at South Street Seaport
Aug. 02, 1:30 P.M. at NYC Discovery Walking Tours
Saturday, Aug 7, 4:00 p.m. at Phil Long Expo Center, Colorado Springs
Friday, Aug. 6, 7:30 p.m. at Festival Playhouse, Arvada CO
14th Annual Chicano Music Festival and Auction Friday Aug. 6, 7:00 p.m. at the Denver Civic Theater
A walk through these ethnic enclaves exploring the trials and triumphs of the American immigrant. Along the way, we will sample ethnic specialties from pizza and cannolli to spring rolls and dumpling. Stops include the Church of the Transfiguration; the site Five Points, made famous in Gangs of New York; Banco Stablile, Confucius Plaza, the residence of Dr. Sun-Yat-sen.
Running until August 31 at the World Erotic Art Museum, Rosemarie Romero’s “Sexual War Politics” is an exploration of the Free Love movement, and the sexual politics they used to try and defeat the military-industrial complex through free love, random nudity, and countercultural agitprop.
On loan from the Museo Medieval in Italy, these instruments of torture have been gathered from all over Europe and have been traveling throughout the world. Some of them possess an exceptional dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries. First opened to the public in Florence, in 1983, this undertaking exhibition, internationally famous almost overnight, continues in Miami in 2010 after being shown in many cities of Spain, Portugal, Mexico, USA and Japan.
The Museum of Contemporary Art will celebrate the 10th anniversary of Optic Nerve, its annual festival of short films and videos by artists from South Florida, with a screening of its 12th rendition on Friday, August 6th at 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. Optic Nerve XII will feature 22 films by 21 artists, all less than five minutes in length, selected from an open call for submissions. The festival is part of MOCA’s ongoing effort to provide new opportunities for South Florida artists. Since the inception of Optic Nerve in 2000, over 150 artists have been featured; many of whom publicly presented their work for the first time in this MOCA program.
Critically-acclaimed and award-winning singer/trumpeter Matt Von Roderick will debut new music and a fully-produced concert stage show, A Technicolor Experience, at King King in Hollywood on Monday, August 2 at 7pm. This unique combination of aural and visual delights is helmed by Kristin Hanggi, who developed and directed the lauded musical, Rock of Ages.
Enjoy a summer afternoon at this sidewalk canopy for a free and fabulous workshop exploring Henna. For thousands of years, people have applied henna designs on their skin to gain love, prosperity, health, and protection. Learn how to design beautiful temporary tattoos that will bring you good fortune and look great!
On Saturday August 7, 2010, 18th Street Arts Center throws its annual Summer ArtNight with opening receptions for its newest exhibitions: Martin Durazo’s Pain Management 100 in the 18th Street Gallery and Ana Guajardo’s Tianguis in the Project Room. Visitors to ArtNight can experience the electrifying tunes of sound artist and master guitarist, Massaro on 18th Street’s Outdoor Stage.
Join the legendary Buster Brown band, and hear past sounds from the heyday of live music in Dallas at Jazz In The Atrium!
Visions has over 300 unique displays of shopping, fashion, food, entertainment, fun, bargains, cosmetics, travel, vacation and free health & beauty screenings. Indulge yourself with free facials, free hair styling, meet with leading community organizations, enjoy interactive displays or relax with a glass of wine in the garden.
By this time the American Idols Live arrives at American Airlines Center on August 9th, one of the ten “American Idol” finalist will have been crowned the winner.
To close the seventy-fifth season, Carlos Kalmar and the GPO take back the outdoors and are joined by Christopher Bell’s vastly under-appreciated Grant Park Chorus and soprano Amber Wagner, mezzo-soprano Kathryn Leemhuis, tenor John McVeigh and bass Jason Grant in the monumental Beethoven Ninth Symphony. Those quiet sections will give traffic a chance to compete but by the time of the glorious finale, street noise won’t have a prayer against all of those forces blaring away and singing out about the brotherhood of man.
Cupcake and Champagne Cruise begins boarding at Shoreline’s Navy Pier (Ogden Slip) dock at 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 10th (must be 21). The cruise features a sampler of four Flirty Cupcakes minis, passed champagne, a cash bar and a beautiful 45-minute Shoreline Sightseeing Skyline Lake Tour.
Only at the MindBodySpirit Festival can you find exciting new experiences, ideas and products for your health, physical and mental well being.
With about 200 exciting exhibitors – plus dozens of free seminars and free performances – you will discover new ways strengthen your body, mind and spirit.
A delightful meld of the high-lonesome vibe of classic country with the hardscrabble attitude of old-school alt-rock.
For further information visit www.cityofboston.gov/arts or call (617) 635-3911
A bawdy parody of the plays written by William Shakespeare with all of them being performed (in shortened form) during the show by only three actors.
For further information visit www.cityofboston.gov/arts or call (617) 635-3911
This annual event draws crowds to the city’s picturesque waterfront where they join in the fun of craft shows, live entertainment, plenty of food vendors, carnival rides and children’s activities. A cruise-in also brings out car buffs and those interested in the classic and custom rides.
The favorite musical is back and the purrfect musical to introduce children to live theater! Come see the magic of Mr. Mistofelees, Grizabella the Glamour Cat, Rum Tum Tugger and Shimbleshanks the Railway Cat as they sing, dance, and prowl their way into hearts!
With its renowned collection of classic and contemporary art and award-winning architecture by Richard Meier and Renzo Piano, the High Museum of Art has grown from its origins in a stately home on Peachtree Street to become the leading art museum in the southeastern United States. The High Museum of Art is the leading art museum in the southeastern United States. Located in Midtown Atlanta’s arts and business district, the High has more than 12,000 works of art in its permanent collection. The Museum has an extensive anthology of 19th- and 20th-century American art; significant holdings of European paintings and decorative art; a growing collection of African American art; and burgeoning collections of modern and contemporary art, photography and African art. The High is also dedicated to supporting and collecting works by Southern artists and is distinguished as the only major museum in North America to have a curatorial department specifically devoted to the field of folk and self-taught art. Visit high.org for schedule and information.
Marietta Museum of History have made a lot of progress with their Aviation Wing site and we want to show it off. So they are opening their doors for a FREE day at the site! You can come by and check out the progress they’ve made and get the chance to explore some of our aircrafts. For more information call 770-794-5710.
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is celebrating its 75th 
anniversary with an enormous exhibit of over 1,000 iconic works by artists like Alexander Calder, Roy Lichtenstein, Chuck Close, and easily the most recognizable, pop-artist Andy Warhol. There will also be plenty of sculptures on the beautiful rooftop garden, which has been described as a gallery with no ceiling. The SFMOMA’s massive permanent collection is still impressive, and for those who are a little baffled as to why a line of Campbell’s soup cans counts as art, there’s the “Making Sense of Modern Art” mobile tour, which can help viewers read between the lines of those Marilyn Monroe prints.
The Musée d’Orsay is collaborating with the Philadelphia Museum of Art to bring the work of painting superstar Pierre Renoir to Philly for a limited time. While he’s best known for his works, Le Moulin de la Galette and Luncheon of the Boating Party, the consensus of the art world is that his most innovative time was near the end of his life. Pretty impressive, considering he was one of the originators of the impressionist movement. This exhibit features these later works and the way Renoir used color in a way that influenced artists for generations to come, and the exhibit will feature several artists, such as Picasso, who were notably influenced by Renoir’s later years.
Adding to Hugh Hefner’s already “eclectic” range of tastes, this June marks the 32nd year of the star-studded Playboy Jazz Festival. Not only will Bill Cosby be presiding over the event, but the legendary lineup contains some of the biggest names in jazz, including George Benson, Manhattan Transfer, Marcus Miller, Los Van Van and Chick Corea. For the diehard jazz fan, there are also a few silver screens reserved to give some intimate coverage of each and every artist at the festival. This is going to be a great event, because there’s no better way to listen to jazz is in full Hef style: with a tobacco pipe and a room filled with bunnies.
Famous for its top notch music scene (Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, Metallica, Janis Joplin- just to name a few) and its “summer of love” appeal, the Haight-Ashbury Street Fair is a phenomenon like none other. It was developed by Harvey Milk, the first openly Gay District supervisor who was played by Sean Penn in the 2008 eponymous Gus Van Sant movie. The annually held fair promises to feature plenty of arts and crafts, live music, food booths, and idyllic hippie hand-holding circles. It’s been going strong for 28 years, so it’s safe to say that there are very few places a person could go on June 13th that would have more cultural diversity than the Haight-Ashbury Street Fair.
People in cities all over the world- London to Buenos Aires- have been spotting pianos in the street. They’re available for looking, touching, playing, and even decorating, and it turns out that it’s all actually part of Luke Jerram’s artwork. Now, he wants people to participate and create music right in the streets of New York, so he has installed over 130 pianos in parks, train stations, bridges, markets, and ferries all over the city. The majority of these pianos are already world travelers, having been as far around the globe as Sydney. When the event started, there were only fourteen pianos, and now there are many more, so don’t be surprised when there’s a mysterious waltz coming from around the corner.
From June 7th to June 20th, more than 25 restaurants in Coral Gables are offering a massive discount with sumptuous three course prix fixe menus. The roster includes an eclectic selection of international flavors, including Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, the Mediterranean Por Fin Restaurant and Lounge, Le Provencal Bistro and many other Coral Gables hot spots. After you and your crew have eaten like royalty, walk it off with a leisurely stroll down Miracle Mile, which has tons of amazing shops. If you can’t decide what kind of feast you’d like to partake in, head to Taste of the Gables on Friday, June 4th, which kicks-off Restaurant Week with samples of all the best meals for the days to follow.
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is celebrating its 75th anniversary with an enormous exhibit of over 1,000 iconic works by artists like Alexander Calder, Roy Lichtenstein, Agnes Martin, and easily the most recognizable, pop-artist Andy Warhol. There will also be plenty of sculptures on the beautiful rooftop garden, which has been described as a gallery with no ceiling. The SFMOMA’s massive permanent collection is still impressive, and for those who are a little baffled as to why a line of Campbell’s soup cans counts as art, there’s the “Making Sense of Modern Art” mobile tour, which can help viewers read between the lines of those Marilyn Monroe prints.
As America’s best beer-drinking city and a stone’s throw from Penn State – the school known as the biggest party school in the country – one would expect Philly would have a pretty impressive selection of alcohol. Well, with Philly Beer Week, visitors can get a taste of the drinks that make Philadelphia such a wild place at night. With all kinds of events, from the showcase of the finest breweries at the Opening Tap event, to the nearly philosophical Forum of the Gods, which is nothing less than an afternoon of spirited beer-talk (and drinking), this festival is sure to quench any beer lover’s thirst.
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Central Park is the place to go for amazing free concerts in the summer. They have a wildly eclectic selection that ranges from The New York Philharmonic to Miley Cyrus. Good Morning America will be Partying in the USA with Miley on the 18th and then there’s Sarah MacLachlan on the 11th, Alicia Keys on the 25th, and the Jonas Brothers on the 21st. While GMA’s concerts are in the morning, they’re also broadcast on national television, which kind of balances it out. Also, don’t miss Summerstage’s Melody Gardot and The New York Pops on the 1st, because as the largest independent pops orchestra in America, they know how to have a good time, too.
Calling all car connoisseurs, in honor of Jaguar’s 75th anniversary, Rodeo Drive is the place to be this Father’s Day for the Concours d’Elegance. Not only will attendees be able to see over 100 collector cars from Jaguars to muscle cars to hot rods to Woodys, but this event is also the premiere of Jaguar’s new classic, the XJ. This is the perfect event for dads who really dig the finer points of auto appreciation, because it was recently named one of the “300 Unmissable Events & Festivals Around the World” by Frommer’s Magazine. If your family is not as pumped about horsepower as you, Rodeo Drive is filled with plenty of shops and sightseeing for the rest of the family- so you can enjoy those beauties in peace.
Want to go to the theater, but don’t have time to sit through Othello for three and a half hours? Then the Miami Summer Shorts Festival is definitely the perfect option. With the world premiere of award-winning Lisa Loeb and the Sons of Anarchy writer Marco Ramirez’s new musical, and new work by Christopher Durang, Adam Sandler, Rolin Jones and a reprise of Rich Orloff’s Matterhorn, these shorts sure know how to deliver the most entertainment in the least amount of time. This festival covers its bases with dramas, musicals, farces, comedies and even mysteries, so there’s bound to be something to suit everyone’s tastes.
Not only showcasing the best films worldwide from African-American artists, the American Black Film Festival is a hotbed for some of the biggest stars in Hollywood. Lee Daniels, the director of Precious and the recipient of six Oscar nominations this year, including Best Director, is this year’s honoree. Hollywood superstar Spike Lee will be teaching a class for aspiring filmmakers, and tons of other stars are booked to attend, like Idris Elba, Steve Duncan, and 3,000 other industry insiders as well. Be sure to dress Miami chic, as this event is practically red carpet at night.
The Musée d’Orsay is collaborating with the Philadelphia Museum of Art to bring the work of painting superstar Pierre Renoir to Philly for a limited time. While he’s best known for his works, Le Moulin de la Galette and Luncheon of the Boating Party, the consensus of the art world is that his most innovative time was near the end of his life. Pretty impressive, considering he was one of the originators of the impressionist movement. This exhibit features these later works and the way Renoir used color in a way that influenced artists for generations to come, and the exhibit will feature several artists, such as Picasso, who were notably influenced by Renoir’s later years.
Wild abstract expressionist Arshile Gorky’s paintings are headed to Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) this June. Gorky’s paintings, which have been lauded as having a style and sense of color comparable to Picasso, are gritty and chaotic, and this retrospective is perfect for starting up deep conversations about pain and heartbreak, especially since Gorky died of suicide at a young age. The colorful paintings that were at the extremely popular retrospective in Philadelphia are now making their way to LA, and will be available for intense contemplation starting in the first week of June.
Some of the biggest names in Polo are competing in style on the historic Governor’s Island, in what has to be one of New York’s move posh and prized events of the summer: Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic. Not only will HRH Prince Harry be there, who started this annual match to raise money for underprivileged South-African children, but he’ll be facing off with Nacho Figueras, the face of Ralph Lauren Fragrances, in this one-day only event. Not to mention the fact that the VIP list last year included Madonna, Kate Hudson, Marc Jacobs, Chloe Sevigny and LL Cool J, and this year will be just as fabulous as years past. But no worries, the “common” guest can spring for a table, or have a champagne picnic on the beautiful lawn and feel good about it, because it’s all for a great cause.
Twosomes and families can compare human romance to that of other species during the Philadelphia Zoo’s Wild at Heart Valentine’s Day-themed weekend, featuring a self-guided tour of the most famous couples and animals at the nation’s first zoo. February 12-13.
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New York Waterway tours offer a variety of entertaining and informative cruises year-round. There are 90-minutes harbor cruises that travel up both the Hudson and East Rivers, from midtown on the west side to the United Nations on the east side. There are also an assortment of 50-minute downtown cruises that depart from historic Pier A in Battery Park. All stop near the Statue of Liberty…great for photo-ops. If you think cruises are just a daytime activity, think again! The twilight evening cruises, happy hour cruises and late-night party cruises are the best part! Plus, if you’re a Yankee fan you might opt to skip the traffic and head up to the stadium ship-style on the Yankee Clipper cruise.
The Museum of Biblical Art fosters understanding and appreciation of art inspired, by the Bible and its legacy through the centuries by highlighting the connection between art and religion in the Jewish and Christian traditions.
The Ground Zero Museum Workshop is the brainchild of Gary Marlon Suson, an Honorary FDNY Battalion Chief and the Official Photographer at Ground Zero for the Uniformed Firefighters Association. The only all-access, sanctioned photographer at Ground Zero, Suson’s one-of-a-kind, 3-D photo installations place viewers into the “hole” at Ground Zero. Visitors are also allowed the rare opportunity to pick up and hold World Trade Center steel and window glass. The non-profit Museum, a must-see before visiting Ground Zero, also benefits numerous 9/11 and Fire Department-related charities and is endorsed by many noted firefighters and 9/11 families. Open to 25 people per tour, which includes a powerful 15-minute video.
Resting on top the Santa Monica Mountains is the gorgeous glass building holding amazing art. The 110-acre Getty Center is home to an incredible wide collection of western art and culture. From paintings and drawings to sculptures and photographs, the museum is dedicated to preserve and present the achievements of western art and culture. Its new addendum, the Getty Villa in Malibu, houses more antique objects. Make sure to check on their changing exhibitions – there’s always something new to discover. And the best of all, admission is free.
