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October 2, 2019
22.33 Stories: Following in My Father’s Footsteps (with Alaa Mahmooud)
Featuring first-person stories of people finding themselves in the middle of a culture that is foreign to them; each week, 22.33 will deliver interesting tales from people who share how they were able to create mutual understanding through cultural exchange.
When Alaa Mahmooud was 8 years old he saw a picture of his father in front of the U.S. Capital building. He didn’t know what it was at the time, but he knew...
September 29, 2019
History Comes Alive in Rothenburg ob der Tauber
It’s rare to find a town that has survived for centuries. Natural disasters, wars, and human intervention usually cause buildings to be destroyed and replaced by more modern structures. It is, however, possible to go back to medieval times by visiting a walled city between Frankfurt and Munich. Travelers to this region can see history come alive in Rothenburg ob der Tauber.
Walking Tour
Unfamiliar towns are best explored on foot. By strolling th...
September 27, 2019
“Josh Recommends” for the Week of September 27, 2019 By Josh Garrick
“Josh Recommends” for the Week of September 27, 2019 By Josh Garrick
The ORLANDO PHILHARMONIC – 2019 Season Opening Night
September 28 at 8 pm at the Bob Carr Theatre
The Orlando Philharmonic opens their new season with Richard Strauss’ revolutionary tone poem, “Don Juan,” a tour de force masterpiece that established Strauss’ status as a composer. America’s most acclaimed saxophonist, Branford Marsalis, joins the Philharmonic with Ibert’s Concert...
September 25, 2019
Huzzah! Why You Need to Visit the Michigan Renaissance Festival
Have you been yet to the Michigan Renaissance Festival? Located in Holly, Michigan, it is well worth visiting, for a variety of reasons, but also...to travel back in time!
It's a joyful time out, full of interesting things to see, do, and eat. Dogs are welcome (register them at the gate; we met the BEST dog, named Sirius Black, of course).
And, it's so much fun for the whole family.
September 23, 2019
5 Surprising Reasons to Visit Washington’s Snoqualmie Falls
Crushing over almost 270 feet to the ground below, Snoqualmie Falls, just east of Seattle, has become a draw for locals – and visitors from around the world. Next to the towering Mount Rainier (about 70 miles directly south), Snoqualmie Falls often tops the list of most popular natural sites in the state.
The Snoqualmie Tribe considers the area around the falls, and the falls themselves, sacred. According to one of the many legends associated with...
September 20, 2019
“Josh Recommends” for the Week of September 20, 2019 By Josh Garrick
“Josh Recommends” for the Week of September 20, 2019 By Josh Garrick
The Orlando Philharmonic – 2019 Season Opening Night
September 28 at 8 pm at the Bob Carr Theatre
The Orlando Philharmonic opens their new season with Richard Strauss’ revolutionary tone poem, “Don Juan,” a tour de force masterpiece that established Strauss’ status as a composer. America’s most acclaimed saxophonist, Branford Marsalis, joins the Philharmonic with Ibert’s Concerti...
September 17, 2019
Geography of Inspiration: Music and Place
Connection with place, with landscape, with well-loved and familiar things often comes with connection with each other. That's an idea we've explored from several perspectives in this series. In shifting times, physical place, whether you are present geographically or you are visiting through imagination or through memory, can offer a sense of comfort, of connection, of hope.
Landscape and geography are also endless sources of inspiration for musici...
September 13, 2019
“Josh Recommends” for the Week of September 13, 2019 By Josh Garrick
“Josh Recommends” for the Week of September 13, 2019 By Josh Garrick
“TASTE” – Central Florida’s Ultimate “FOODIE” Event
This Weekend – Saturday, SEPTEMBER 14 beginning at 6:45 pm
You’re a real “Foodie” only if you and your significant other will be at the Orlando World Center Marriott tomorrow evening – SEPT 14. This all-volunteer event, along with tremendous in-kind support from local businesses and restaurants allows every dollar raised to pro...
September 11, 2019
Why Visit Stratford in the Fall?
Are you considering a fall getaway in Ontario?
You want Stratford.It’s the ideal spot to plant yourself and maximize your fall vacation. There are countless things to do in Stratford in the fall, from celebrating its diverse culinary scene to enjoying the great outdoors. Plus, Stratford is surrounded by some of Ontario’s most captivating small towns, making it the gateway to epic fall road trips. So let’s get planning!
September 8, 2019
History Comes Alive at the Chacchoben Ruins Near Puerto Costa Maya
Our Celebrity cruise ship docked in Puerto Costa Maya for the day. Unlike many cruise ship passengers who simply headed to the beach for a few hours of leisure or browsed through the local shops, we arranged for a small group half-day tour using the Shore Excursions Group website.
ARRANGING FOR A SMALL GROUP TOUR TO CHACCHOBEN RUINS
Opting for an onshore excursion vendor can be stressful. Cruise ship passengers need to have confidence that the to...
