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March 29, 2019
“Josh Recommends” for the Week of March 29, 2019 By Josh Garrick
“Josh Recommends” for the Week of March 29, 2019 By Josh Garrick
Festival of Arts & Flowers to Benefit the Orlando Museum of Art
THIS WEEK-END – March 29 & 30 - 10 am to 5 pm and March 31 - 11 am to 4 pm This week-end, the Council of 101 presents its springtime fundraiser, the “Festival of Fine Arts and Flowers,” a museum-wide showcase combining spectacular fresh floral designs inspired by works from the Museum’s collection and exhibition...
March 28, 2019
The Best Beach Towns in Tenerife and Other Attractions
There are times when you just need to kick back and hit the beach. Tenerife, a Spanish island off the coast of North Africa, has wonderful beaches...and thousands of people every year make good use of them. If you are looking for a great beach holiday, here are some of the best beaches you can find on this Canary island. It is worth noting that Tenerife beachfront hotels tend to be of a high standard.
Costa Adeje
On the south-west coast of the islan...
March 25, 2019
4 Reasons to Visit Seattle’s MoPOP Museum
Indie video game designers discussing their craft. Hundreds of guitars strung together to form a sort of musical tornado emerging from the floor. High school art from a singer who helped create the grunge movement.
While I expected Seattle’s Museum of Pop Culture, or MoPOP, would offer plenty of culture-defining finds, I was still surprised by the variety and thoughtfulness behind the exhibits.
Yes, the exhibit about Nirvana was a comforting trip d...
March 23, 2019
5 Reasons Not to be Bummed About a Low LSAT Score
The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) has become an essential exam to get admission into law schools. Scores range from 120-180 and to get a chance to enroll in most of the top law schools, one should at least score a 160. Students who score in the range of 120-150 may panic when they see their low score, but there is no need to worry as these scores can get better with proper planning and LSAT tutoring. Remember that this test can be retaken as it occ...
March 22, 2019
“Josh Recommends” for the Week of March 22, 2019 By Josh Garrick
“Josh Recommends” for the Week of March 22, 2019 By Josh Garrick
Opera Orlando Pairs Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci and Igor Stravinsky’s Pulcinella
TODAY -- March 22 to March 26
The always imaginative Opera Orlando is creating one evening in which two classics are paired in this premiere operatic union of Pagliacci/Pulcinella. Both works garner inspiration from Italy's commedia dell'arte tradition, and this production honors that tradition by showing us...
March 21, 2019
5 Best Tips for Visiting Vietnam's Spectacular Halong Bay
Located in northeast Vietnam, in the Gulf of Tonkin, Halong Bay contains over 1,900 islands and islets! Formed from limestone karst and jutting up from the water, these islands are so unique that the area, all part of the Cat Ba Archipelago, has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The name Ha Long can be translated to mean Bay of Descending Dragons. Will you see a dragon here? Perhaps not, but let serendipity (or a sea serpent) find you!
March 20, 2019
Why You Should See Beautiful–The Carole King Musical
You need to see Beautiful–The Carole King Musical. Why? Whether you think you know Carole King’s songs or not, you’ll be surprised at how many of her songs are familiar ones you love. This musical focuses on this singer-songwriter’s career, and her journey through the hardships of life, ups and downs, and the changing scene of songwriting. Her journey (still unfolding!) can be seen through the beautiful, powerful, thoughtful songs she wrote.
Carnegie...
22.33 Stories: The ABC Song in St. Petersburg with Eric Swinn
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.
Eric Swinn found himself in St. Petersburg, Russia, tasked with teaching English to marginalized students who sometimes didn’t even speak Russian. Describing...
March 19, 2019
History Comes Alive Touring Chicago’s North Shore
Chicago is known for its world-class museums and attractions. During a first visit, most people will seek out the attractions nearest their downtown accommodations. Repeat visitors and those staying farther north can add a few places on Chicago’s North Shore to their itinerary.
The first floor of the Halim Time and Glass Museum is devoted to nineteenth and twentieth-century stained glass made by American artisa...
March 18, 2019
Music and Community: Stories of Ireland
Making sense of the shifts and changes in the world has always been one of the roles of music. This might by songs which teach; it could be through songs which offer escape. Maybe there a tune which gets people dancing together; perhaps there's an uplifting song which opens doors to community, perhaps it is a piece that expresses grief, or joy, or understanding which can be shared as the music is performed and heard. Events change, but the role of mu...
