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June 14, 2019
“Josh Recommends” for the Week of June 14, 2019 By Josh Garrick
“Josh Recommends” for the Week of June 14, 2019 By Josh Garrick
… NEW and Continuing
Story-Time Sing Along at Breakthrough Theatre in Winter Park
June 29 at 10 am
The Breakthrough Theatre of Winter Park is starting a new monthly event! One Saturday a month, Wade Hair and Company will host a sing-a-long and story-time hour. This event, aimed at children ages 2-10 (but all ages are welcome), will feature sing-a-longs of your kid’s favorite songs a...
June 11, 2019
Travel to Asia: A New Understanding–Villages Found
Early in the trip, I found my heart aching for the lost fishing village in Hong Kong. Although I understand the adage, “things change,” it seemed like a remarkable loss. Small villages and communities are the backbone of any nation, and diversity is strength. Relishing the vibrancy of the industrial section of Mongkok and its main market, I realized that this Hong Kong history also appeared fragile. Many shop owners and vendors were elderly, and see...
June 7, 2019
“Josh Recommends” for the Week of June 8, 2019 By Josh Garrick
“Josh Recommends” for the Week of June 8, 2019 By Josh Garrick
Step One: The Dance Project presents “Wakanda Forever”
June 9 at 3:30 pm & 7 pm
Step One: The Dance Project, under the artistic direction of Katrina Webster Baker celebrates its 10th year with the tale of a young girl who dreams she has journeyed to the land of Wakanda. Nia, the young dancer, dreams she is dancing through Africa in the company of a Guardian Elder and her Hero, the...
How To Bypass Netflix Geo-blocks While Traveling
Three years ago, Netflix expanded to 190 countries for the first time. Reed Hastings, their CEO, declared that the world was then witnessing the birth of a global TV network. What he failed to mention, however, is that Netflix would not be the same for everyone in the world.
The inconsistencies began with the pricing of the service. Although users in countries like the U.K, Australia, and Indonesia pay a similar subscription fee to the one in the U...
June 4, 2019
Where to Eat in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Wondering where to eat in Grand Rapids, Michigan? Wonder no more: the latest location of our favorite, City Barbecue, is open and full of smoky goodness!
We went late this spring for a soft opening, and let me tell you how delicious it was...
The food:Well, I love brisket. And it was DELICIOUS. But let me tell you about the pulled pork, because HOLY SMOKES. It was so good!
The sides are southern and delicious.
Hot tip: Get the Mac & Che...
June 3, 2019
Through the Eyes of an Educator: the Magic of Summer
As a kid (and as a teacher), I’d count the days till summer, the days between spring break and Memorial Day weekend and then the onslaught of everything that made that last month of school seem like it simultaneously went as quick as lightning and as slow as molasses. Today, my best friend’s daughter is in the final stretch of her sophomore year, and the middle child is quite literally counting the days till that grand bus ride that will take her to...
June 1, 2019
Artist of the Month: Corinne Roberts
Wandering the aisles at Grand Rapids Comic Con, it's easy to get overwhelmed by the goodness. But as we walked by Corinne Roberts' booth, we did a full stop (don't worry, no one crashed into us). Her art drew us in with its playfulness, creativity, and intelligence. Once we started talking with her, I KNEW our Wandering Educators would be interested in her art...and books.
She writes and illustrates the ongoing web comic series Out and...
May 31, 2019
22.33 Stories: Learning to Say Love in Bengali
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.
A special Valentine's Day story: When Collin Walsh went to Bangladesh to learn the Bengali language, he had several goals in mind, including securing his fut...
May 30, 2019
Exploring Spain, one bite at a time
My adventurousness does have its limits, of course. If you said to me, “Tonight, we’re going to have pig’s knuckles and braised bug legs,” I would say, “How interesting,” and then offer a polite, “No, thank you.” I...
“Josh Recommends” for the Week of May 31, 2019 By Josh Garrick
“Josh Recommends” for the Week of May 31, 2019 By Josh Garrick
Dear Readers: In over 12 years of writing this column, I’ve never had SO MUCH activity fall on ONE day. Read on and find something to do out of the cornucopia of things to do – on JUNE 1. (Hint: watch your timing and you could do up to 4 or 5 things all on one day – most are family oriented). JG
It’s Turtle Power Time at the Orlando Science Center
Presented by Nemours Children's Healt...
