Most visitors head to Miami for the beaches, the food, and the legendary nightlife. However, those who want an alternative experience will find that the city is home to a wide range of art and culture that entertain and inspire thousands of audience members and museum goers every year. The second largest performing arts center [...]
There is an uncanny feeling when one is walking in a forest and comes across a lake, or a spring. It’s especially more pronounced when one has been walking for awhile, the eyes adjusting to the greens and browns, and the play of light through the trees. The sight of water is natural, of course, [...]
Tampa is one of the most interesting and unusual places in the country, if not the world. There is a great diversity here culturally, and it makes for a very lively city. Lots of exciting events happen all year round, and there’s something for every visitor of every age. With the bay, and rivers, and [...]
The center of Cajun culture, Lafayette is a wonderful place to go to get your head spun back on right. It’s a lush and mysterious setting, and also an extremely lively local urban culture. There are always plenty of concerts and art events, and the fascinating blend of cultures and languages here are very pleasing [...]
“I want to see Avenue Q,” “I want to see Wicked!” “I want to see Hamlet!” “Hamlet isn’t even playing anymore, stupid.” And so it went for about a week before the Miller family finally left for their summer vacation in New York. They were going to spend a week in the city and then [...]
There are many wonderful reasons to come and visit Queensland’s capital, and our five-star Brisbane hotels are certainly a fantastic place to star. We offer the finest in luxury accommodations, blending old-world traditions of hospitality and service with the best of new technology and convenience, to help refresh a weary soul. Our offerings meet the [...]
It took me a while to figure out that I did find the Farmers Market of which my concierge at one of the Chelsea Hotels I was staying at, told me about. I was literally looking for a Farmer’s Market. I passed by it twice, until I asked around where I could find the market, [...]
Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf is a dark comedy by Edward Albee. It first opened on Broadway on October 13, 1962 a the Billy Rose Theatre. The original production featured legendary actress and acting teacher Uta Hagen as Martha and Arthur Hill as George. It was immediately controversial due to the nature of its subject [...]
Jack Goes Boating is a unique comedy drama that often boarders on the dark. It’s themes and certain plot lines are definitely dramatic and dark, while the overall story contains hope and persistence over obstacles and the audience roots for the characters. It was written by Bob Glaudini. Glaudini is a New York based actor, [...]
San Francisco has a vibrant theatre scene. Original works are strongly supported and major touring companies receive sell out audience support. The Curran Theatre in San Francisco is one of the city’s theatrical staples. It has an ongoing selection of major touring shows, and one of its upcoming options is the Tony Award winning play [...]
Savvy travelers know that when looking for a five-star hotel, Singapore is a paradise on earth. Singapore is a fascinating country, with a long history of cultural exchange with its neighboring countries. Malaysia, China, and India all have a strong influence in Singapore, and vice-versa. Because of this, there is a beautiful tradition of exchange [...]
There are absolutely wonderful five-star hotels in Delhi, one of the major, truly global cities in the world. The hotels here are a reflection of the city, with an admiration and reflection of both tradition and innovation. There is a fantastic sense of contemporary urban design, and also a finely-honed inclination toward hospitality and grace. [...]
For five-star hotels, Goa has a lot to offer the savvy world traveler. It has some of the finest beaches in the world, with an amazing diversity of landscapes. There are different colors of sand, different types of rock, and amazing topographies that are all worth exploration. There is also an eclectic blend of cultures [...]
Thinking of taking a holiday to India? Then think no further, Goa is the place to go. This is India’s hottest, most popular tourist attraction, bringing vacationers from all over the world to enjoy all the fabulous amenities Goa offers. Is your vision of Paradise the warmth of a bright sun to bask in, rolling [...]
The current ruler of Dubai, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, is also the Prime Minister of the entire United Arab Emirates. He was born on July 22, 1949, the third son of Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum. The family is descended from the House of Al-Falasi. The Al Maktoum family is known for their support [...]
In 2007 Cape Town hosted its second International Summer Music Festival. The festival was a huge success and the second presentation of it was eagerly awaited. Concerts took place in a variety of venues including the Cape Town City Hall, the Joseph Stone Auditorium, and the New Apostolic Auditorium. The program included three recitals by [...]
Three major populations have contributed to the rich cultural diversity of Singapore and throughout the years, the Malays, the Chinese and the Indians have developed and created different areas throughout the city. The customs, the different styles of architecture, and the various festivals express the different histories of the cultures. Different districts exist throughout the [...]
Sheffield is a city located just outside of Yorkshire, England well known as a music center, with many famous bands throughout rock history coming from the city, as well as a strong local band and music scene. One concert occured in Sheffield last week and one is coming up in just a few days. David [...]
Attendance figures have been released for this year’s Desert Rock Festival, held March 6th at Dubai Festival City. The event attracted over 7400 metal heads who don’t usually get the opportunity to see international bands performing in the Middle East. The Desert Rock Festival is an annual event in Dubai which celebrates “the different styles [...]
The Kerala Folklore Theatre and Museum opened earlier this month in Kochi, Kerala. The project was the dream of a Thaliyath couple to promote the traditional art forms of South India, especially of Kerala. The structure houses artifacts in a stunningly recreation of traditional Indian architecture. The building is three stories high and houses a [...]
After a forty-six year absence, Jane Fonda returned to Broadway on Monday in “33 Variations.” This new play by Moises Kaufman is enjoying a limited run and Fonda has received glowing reviews, leading to Tony speculation. Fonda was previously nominated for a Tony back in 1960, for her performance in “There was a Little Girl.” [...]
Sun was born in Singapore. The most famous singer in South East Asia began her career in marketing. Her adult career that is. During her education, her natural ability was discovered by her music teacher. She has released ten albums to date and is currently one of the most successful musicians to come out of [...]
Billed as “10 Days of Much More than Jazz,” the Dubai International Jazz Festival wraps up this Friday, February 27th with performances by Kaz Simmons, Mike Stern, Lizz Wright and Icognito. Other headliners during the 10 day event included John Legend, James Blunt, Spyro Gyra, and Kelly Dickson. The festival opened on February 18th and [...]
Set atop of the hill of Puig De Missa, in the town of Santa Eulalia, far above the city streets and Ibiza restaurants and night clubs, there is a little art museum. The museum sits next to the 400 year old church. The Barrau Museum was built in 1963, to honor the paintings of the [...]