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Archive for July 2008

July 23rd, 2008

Reading Poetry on a Row Boat

It’s the classic Victorian love story scene — a couple lounging in a rowboat, on a lazy summer afternoon in the middle of the lake, while he woos her with poetry by Byron or Keats.
And you too can add a bit of romance to your life and surprise your loved one with an afternoon or […]

By Jon -- 0 comments

July 22nd, 2008

Three NEW Travel-related blogs!!

Just in time for August vacation season, the Travel & Culture channel launches three new blog…including one of mine!!

Travel Photo Daily, will feature travel, destination and vacation photos from around the globe.  Visit Travel Photo Daily often to help decide which destination to add to your next vacation destination list.
I hope you will enjoy […]

By Jon -- 2 comments

July 21st, 2008

The Italians invade France?

Italian sparkling wines at the French Embassy? Is this possible? 
California champagnes being served on French soil?  Sacrilegious??!!
No!! Wine lovers know that great wines come from around the globe, not just one region or one country.  Especially champagnes and sparkling wines.
So sample over 25 French, Italian, Spanish, American, and Austrian sparklers that will be […]

By Jon -- 1 comment

July 21st, 2008

Monument Monday - Visiting the U.S. Capitol Building

For over 200 years, the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, DC has been the seat of American government and it’s open to the public for guided tours only.
The Capitol’s 500+ rooms serve both the House of Representatives and the Senate, plus staff.
On the third floor, when Congress is in session, visitors with passes can watch […]

By Jon -- 2 comments

July 20th, 2008

We Choose to Go to the Moon…

Today marks the the 39th anniversary of Apollo 11, the first manned space mission to land, walk on and safely return from the moon. 
About a month before the historic moon landing, I met the three Apollo 10 astronauts, John Young, Thomas  Stafford and Eugene Cernan on their national tour. They had just completed the […]

By Jon -- 3 comments

July 19th, 2008

Tickets on sale for Cirque du Soleil in Washington, DC

People who have seen a Cirque du Soleil show instantly understand.  People who haven’t… are in for a thrill.
Opening October 30th, 2008, for a one month run at the National Harbor in Washington, DC, Cirque Du Soleil combines some of the best acrobatic performers in the world, with the art of clowning to create […]

By Jon -- 1 comment

July 18th, 2008

The Fantastic World of Jim Henson’s Muppets

Muppets and Sesame Street creator Jim Henson was a visionary in creating puppets and entertainment for children.
In a new exhibit at the Smithsonian in Washington, DC, get a rare  look at over 100 original pieces of art, including drawings, cartoons and storyboards from different productions.

Along with the collection are movie and television props, photos […]

By Jon -- 1 comment

July 17th, 2008

“Convicted…No, Never Convicted.”

So you think you’re funny?  John Belushi, Chris Farley, Bill Murray and Mike Myers all got their starts in Improv. 
Some learned their trade at Chicago’s famous Second City, others at New York’s Upright Citizens Brigade or other improv schools across the U.S.  The best ended up in Hollywood or on Saturday Night Live. […]

By Jon -- 1 comment

July 16th, 2008

To Dream the Impossible Dream – The Man of LaMancha

The "mad" knight, Don Quixote, escapes the reality of the Spanish Inquisition and his imprisonment in this play within a play.
Set in a prison, Cervantes and his fellow prisoners awaits their hearings and most probably torture and death, while holding Cervantes’ own prisoner-led mock trail.
The story of the Man of LaMancha revolves […]

By Jon -- 3 comments

July 15th, 2008

Ten Traveler’s Tips for Staying Green in Washington, DC

Going green is all the rage, and you know, it should be. But you can’t really have a totally green vacation when visiting Washington, DC.  But you can reduce your carbon footprint, without too much effort.
Can you find a “green” hotel to stay at? And even if the hotel claims to be green, are […]

By Jon -- 6 comments