Jessie Voigts's Blog, page 93
February 11, 2020
Houston says Olé to new Spanish exhibition from Hispanic Society
On March 1, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston opens a blockbuster traveling exhibition focusing exclusively on a comprehensive selection of Spanish artworks from the New York-based Hispanic Society of America.
The Glory of Spain: Treasures from the Hispanic Society Museum & Library exhibition marks the first time the unparalleled collection of some 200 artworks–spanning more than 4,000 years of Spanish history–will be on display.
The landmark...
February 8, 2020
“Josh Recommends” for February 8, 2020 by Josh Garrick
“Josh Recommends” for February 8, 2020 by Josh Garrick
CINDERELLA by the Orlando Ballet
Feb 14 to 16
The whole Orlando Ballet Company is feeling like Cinderella these days having opened their “dream facility” just two weeks ago. How fitting to celebrate the idea that “DREAMS really do come true” than with CINDERELLA, presented by the Orlando Ballet. You’ll have a Ball (wink) with the notorious Stepsisters and the charming Fairy Godmother, (as a...
February 7, 2020
Lonely Planet’s Family Travel Handbook: Expert Tips for Multigenerational Trips
Want to learn how to plan a successful multigenerational trip? Thanks to Lonely Planet’s Family Travel Handbook, you can.
Take a look:
If your children are lucky enough to have grandparents around with the time and inclination to come on holiday with you, then it’s definitely worth considering asking them to join you.
Taking a trip with grandparents and children is not a small undertaking, but it can be an...
February 4, 2020
History Comes Alive in Park City
With an easy 35-minute drive to and from Salt Lake International airport, skiers, boarders, and outdoor enthusiasts select Park City for their year-round destination. I considered this convenience when I contemplated where to ski in January 2020. Like many other ski areas in the western part of the United States, mining is part of the area’s history. Gold, silver, and other precious metals lured people to seek their fortune. A select few, like...
2020 CARLA Summer Institute Program for Language Teachers
It is time to sign up for a CARLA summer institute! CARLA offers a wide range of institutes targeted at foreign/world language, ESL/EFL, heritage language, and immersion educators from a variety of teaching levels and contexts. Each institute is highly interactive and includes discussion, hands-on activities, and networking. Join the more than 6,300 language educators who have participated in this acclaimed professional development program.
The...
February 3, 2020
Through the Eyes of an Educator: What’s Not in the Books
We’ve been rolling in 2020 for a month now, and it’s been quite a tough–at times it feels like we’ve experienced an entire year in one month. Bushfires in Australia are taking their toll, the US government is in the middle of an embattled impeachment trial, a new virus is plowing through China, and in a tragic accident, the world lost a legend beyond the court of basketball; this year is off to a difficult beginning. Each of these will surely see...
January 31, 2020
“Josh Recommends” for January 31, 2020 by Josh Garrick
“Josh Recommends” for January 31, 2020 by Josh Garrick
WORLD CLASS NEWS of the ARTS from ORLANDO, Florida --
In a string of World Class events over the past week, our Orlando Ballet Company moved into its multi-million dollar, state-of-the-art new home, Michael Scott returned to his home-town to show how a Broadway legend creates a spontaneous standing O, and Gabriel Preisser, Artistic and Executive Director of Opera/Orlando WON A GRAMMY AWARD in...
January 28, 2020
Love, Tears, Revolution: Why You Need To See Les Misérables
There are very few moments of joy in this musical, but you leave the theatre wanting more, after seeing such beauty onstage.
Such is the power of the musical, Les Misérables. Playing this week at Western Michigan' University's Miller Auditorium as part of the Zhang Financial Broadway series, this is one show you won't want to miss.
Here's what to pay attention to (besides the story, and the singing): Lighting/TechnologyMy mom saw Les Miz in 1990...
January 27, 2020
A Cozy Place to Stay in Stratford, Ontario
Looking for accomodations in Stratford, Ontario? A Patch of Heaven B&B is a cute, cozy place to stay. Just blocks from the city's downtown, it is still quiet and warm, like the suburbs. It was the perfect homebase for our multigenerational trip to one of our favorite towns.
We were welcomed by one of the owners of this B&B as soon as we drove in. We were struck by their beautiful decorations and flowers outside. Gorgeous autumn colors drew...
Boat Rental—The Best Way to Discover the Bahamas
Renting a boat is arguably the best way to explore the Bahamas.
Spread out in the Atlantic Ocean, the Bahamas has 700 islands. With the sea mass far outstriping the amount of land, hopping from island to island to your own liking is the only way to go about a holiday here. Boat rental is the most liberating form of travel...here are four reasons why:
The first thing that comes to mind when you mention boat rental is cost. You fear...
