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May 12, 2017
Florida Culture for the Week of May 14, 2017 By Josh Garrick
Florida Culture for the Week of May 14, 2017 By Josh Garrick
NOW to May 28 – “Into the Woods” at the Garden Theatre
Each year the Garden Theatre pulls together the community to present its annual musical, and this year features the mature/clever words and music of Stephen Sondheim. Story-book characters journey into those Grimm woods for adventures that won the 1988 Tony Awards for Best Book and Best Score of a Musical. Along the way, the musical...
May 11, 2017
The Art of Road Tripping, Part 3: Noticing Things
In this world of continual distractions, those with the ability to be present enough to notice things have an unfair advantage. My drive from Utah to Minnesota has taught me that I can have that advantage, too. All I have to do is remember to breathe, pause, and focus on one thing at a time. A long road trip is the perfect place to practice this sort of thinking.
Poisonous Snakes Walkway
I’ve divided my “Art of Road Tripping” series into three main c...
Original Magdala Stone to be Exhibited at St. Peter’s Square and in the Great Synagogue of Rome
For the first time, the original Magdala Stone will be exhibited at St. Peter’s Square and in the Great Synagogue of Rome.
Migdal, May 8th, 2017. The original Magdala Stone will be featured along with more than 100-menorah items, including paintings and documents in a simultaneous exhibition called “Menorah: Worship, History, Legend”. It will be held in St. Peter's Square and in the Great Synagogue of Rome, from May 15th until July 23rd. The Magdal...
May 10, 2017
Motown the Musical
Motown the Musical is a thrilling story that takes place throughout the history of one of the greatest record labels in history. Motown Records was responsible for countless hits, innumerable cultural influences, and was an important avenue for social activism and black culture.
We attended opening night for the run at Miller Auditorium, at Western Michigan University. It will run here from May 9 to May 16, 2017 here in Kalamazoo. Please see the Mot...
What Spots To Consider In Miami When Travelling With Kids
Miami - and family travel? You may think that Miami is not a family destination. Things couldn’t be further from the truth. Miami has something for everyone - including families with kids. You've got beaches galore, great food, art, culture, and a fun vibe. Here are a few activities your family will enjoy:
Head to Miami North Beach, as it is kid-friendly. In Biscayne Bay, you can go swimming with your kids, since the waters a...
May 9, 2017
The Art of Road Tripping, Part 2: Remaining Open
I drove from Utah to South Dakota yesterday, once again confirming that if I were a trucker, I’d be fired. I stopped along the way to look at interesting buildings, snap pictures with my iPhone, and once I even stopped to take a nap. I’ve travelled a lot in my life, but I’ve never achieved the air of a seasoned traveler. I am a clunky, curious sort, laboring forth with way too much emotional and literal baggage. Still, I am proud of the progress I’ve...
May 8, 2017
The Art of Road Tripping, Part 1: Leaving the House
It’s a calm spring morning and I’m wondering what the heck I’ve gotten myself into. In just three days, I’m leaving on a long road trip from Utah to Minnesota. The trip will take me 17 hours and 52 minutes if I never, ever stop for gas, eat, sleep, or go to the restroom. Since I know that won’t happen, I’m not going to make a commitment to any certain arrival time.
I’m an online worker– sort of a cyber Fred Flintstone – and I have certain responsib...
May 7, 2017
Florida Culture for the Week of May 7, 2017 By Josh Garrick
Florida Culture for the Week of May 7, 2017 By Josh Garrick
NOW to May 28 – “Into the Woods” at the Garden Theatre
Each year the Garden Theatre pulls together the community to present its annual musical, and this year features the overly-clever words and music of Stephen Sondheim as familiar characters journey into those Grimm woods. Their adventures won the 1988 Tony Awards for Best Book and Best Score of a Musical while causing you to think twi...
Art for All Spaces Presents "Theatrix" at City Arts Factory
The performing arts have long recognized and taken inspiration from great works of art. Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Broadway musical, Sunday in the Park with George, paid tribute to artist Georges Seurat in months leading up to the completion of his most famous painting, A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte. The song, Mona Lisa, written by Ray Evans and Jay Livingston describes Leonardo da Vinci’s portrait, Mona Lisa.
Now, A...
May 6, 2017
One Gift, Three Rules, and a Life-Changing Journey Around the World
Travel can be hard – challenging at times, less than comfortable, and the stresses of dealing with unfamiliar cultures, people, and food. This can sometimes overwhelm the joys of travel – the wonder of the newly discovered, the kindness of people, the breathtaking scenery. Travel is as much about the journey within as the journey without. It’s about cultural adaptation, and changing worldviews, and intercultural growth. And, it’s about being open to l...
