The Walt Disney Concert Hall is located on the edge of downtown Los Angeles, California. This exceptional, attractive and shiny building was designed by the famous Los Angeles based architect Frank Gehry (designer of the Bilbao Museum in northern Spain). A number of Gehry's buildings embrace "curved architecture" and this one is no different. The outside of the building is covered with stainless steel plates which help make this building quite … [Read more...]
Bodega Bay’s 37th Annual Fisherman’s Festival
Saturday and Sunday April 17-18, 2010 BODEGA BAY, CA. - The Bodega Bay community will celebrate its 37th annual Fisherman's Festival on the weekend of April 17-18, at Westside Park. Record crowds are expected to take in live music and entertainment, sample local cuisine, and browse the wares of 80 plus crafter and artisan booths. A special feature will be the dedication of a Fishermen's Memorial to remember fishermen lost at sea. The … [Read more...]
The Hotel at the Los Angeles Athletic Club Spins you right Round with Cycling Inspired Hotel Package
Inspired by Cyclists and the Upcoming Tour Of California, The LAAC Offers Guests the 'Room To Ride' Packages Dedicated to Cycle Enthusiasts of Every Level DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES (March 2010) - Inspired by all things cycling, The Hotel at The Los Angeles Athletic Club has created two unique packages that allow guests to immerse themselves in the world of cycling. Packages include items ranging from hotel suites that feature in-room … [Read more...]
Milennium Biltmore – Los Angeles, Then & Now
Los Angeles - (March 27, 2010) Considered the grand dame of Los Angeles hotels for nearly a century, the Millennium Biltmore Hotel is paying homage to its rich history with the Now, Then and Again Package. Visitors to the Millennium Biltmore Hotel will get an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the history of this incredible Los Angeles building with this unique package, which includes overnight accommodations, the hotel's famous … [Read more...]
Spring has Sprung in “Green” Mendocino County!
MENDOCINO COUNTY, CA - (March 26, 2010) - Mendocino County comes alive during the spring season, when vineyards awaken with new leafy canopies, goats and sheep are hard at work grazing and tilling in the pastures, and the bright yellow patches of daffodils and wild purple iris dot the landscape. It's a great time for nature walks, bird and whale watching, kayaking along the Noyo River, and taking in the warm days & cool nights. Spring … [Read more...]
Cooling Kids Camp – Hidden Pond – Maine
Sweet Sound of Leisure Mixed with Nature equals Blissful Summer Getaway at Hidden Pond Kennebunkport on Maine's Privileged Coast KENNEBUNKPORT, ME, March 2010 - Think the sweet sound of leisure, then stir in the Maine coast's Hidden Pond, the exclusive private and boutique resort nestled in the woods of Kennebunkport. This summer vacation formula is as good as it gets, especially with such options as cooking classes in your own private … [Read more...]
Introduction to Northern Napa Valley
The Napa Valley is anchored by Mt. St. Helena in the north and the city of Napa in the south. In between you find the towns of Calistoga, St. Helena, Rutherford, Oakville, and Yountville. These towns are spread out throughout the valley along Highway 29 (which is the main road through Napa Valley on the west side of the valley). The distance from the city of Napa in the south to Calistoga in the north is about 26 miles. The valley is narrow as it … [Read more...]
February is Museum Month in San Diego
39 Area Museums Offer Half-Price Admission Throughout the month of February 2010, visitors to San Diego can experience the region's rich cultural offerings at half-price. During San Diego Museum Month, visitors can pick up a free Museum Month pass at any Macy's location in San Diego County; the pass can be used all month long for half-price admission for up to four guests per visit at 39 of San Diego's diverse museums, cultural attractions … [Read more...]
Pittsburgh Weekend Getaway
The steel industry vacated Pittsburgh starting in the mid 1980's and by the mid 90's had almost entirely disappeared. With a hold on the industry of Pittsburgh for such a long time the loss of the steel mills happened rather quickly. However the legacy of the period of steel in Pittsburgh lives on; names like Carnegie, Mellon and Frick dot the city. As a testament to the resourcefulness of Pittsburgh, neighborhoods have since been revitalized, … [Read more...]
Toss the camera and open your eyes. Tales from Peru
I just returned from watching the sun set on the sandstone cathedral in Arequipa's Plaza de Armas. I sat on the bench with ice cream cone in hand watching the trabajadores on their 3rd day of a hunger strike. Some hung on large crosses with steps to hold their weight and others lay on the ground in sleeping bags. This visual is a good entry point into the realities of South America. After so many trips to lesser developed countries I find … [Read more...]
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