Blues & BBQ Weekend

Posted on May 15, 2012 by MDonley

On the first weekend after Memorial Day (May 31st-3rd), the Lake of the Ozarks will play host to a Missouri State Championship KCBS sanctioned barbeque compeition and blues music weekend, Blues & BBQ.

This festival is free and open to the public and features a barbeque cook-off, live music, a vendor village with tons of Missouri products, winery displays, great food (including delicious BBQ) and local artisans.

On Friday, June 1st, BBQ competitors from all over the state will converge in the parking lot by Bagnell Dam in hopes of obtaining glory and prestige from the First Annual Lake of the Ozarks Blues & BBQ Weekend! Competitors will compete not only compete in best overall BBQ but also chicken, pork, ribs and brisket. The Grand Champion will walk away from this event with $2,500! Runner up will leave with a still impressive $1,500. First place winners in the smaller categories will win $500 and all even 5th place will walk away with $100.

The world famous Kansas City BBQ Society is sanctioning the cook-off event. It is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to promoting and enjoying barbeque and is the world’s largest organization of barbeque and grilling enthusiasts with over 14,000 members worldwide.

This event will take place at the Bagnell Dam. For more information, visit the event website or call 573-480-9866.

 

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Minnesota Museum Month

Posted on May 15, 2012 by MDonley

This May, Minnesota is celebrating Museum Month. Minneapolis is proud to take part in this state-wide celebration and has plenty of museums that they are proud to show off.

Mill City Museum: This museum is explosive…literally! 134 years ago, when it was the Washburn A. Mill, it physically explored. Today, however, this museum is a Historic National Landmark and has become one of the best museums in the nation. It takes an in-depth look into the past and features the famous “Minneapolis in 19 Minutes” video.

Science Museum of Minnesota: This museum lets you not only see things, but allows guests to actually touch the exhibits. Known for being a very “hands-on” museum, it is fun for the whole family! Plus, during Museum Month see two cool exhibits: Real Pirates and Future Earth.

Walker Art Center: This museum is home to an exquisite outdoor art collection including the spoon and cherry that are in every Minneapolis photo. Also, the exhibits indoors mirror the ever-changing art landscape. During May, the Walker will spotlight Lifelike (read our blog for more info).

Minnesota Children’s Museum: This family-favorite museum offers large exhibits where children can enter the muskrat lodge and pretend to be a busy beaver, crawl under the 500-gallon aquarium, challenge their balancing skills at the bouldering wall, come face-to-face with turtles, make waves at the wild water table or turn a gooey mess into paper art.

American Swedish Institute: Chances are, if you live anywhere in or near Minnesota, you’re Swedish. So why not take a trip to the American Swedish Institute. Many rooms serve as museum galleries and showcase art and artifacts from their permanent collection. Special exhibits, many of which come directly from Sweden, rotate through the galleries.

For even more Minneapolis and Minnesota museums, visit Ettractions.com and happy Minnesota Museum Month!

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Jazz in the Park

Posted on May 15, 2012 by MDonley

Jazz in the Park is Milwaukee’s favorite free, outdoor, summer music series featuring an eclectic lineup of jazz, big band, funk, R & B, reggae, blues and more. Some performers come from cross town and other from across country. This year’s festival beings on June 7th and runs every Thursday until September 6th.

Concerts take place every Thursday evening from 5-8pm in Cathedral Square Park. The music starts at 6pm, but you can come early for happy hour drink specials from 5-6pm.

Jazz in the Park Lineup:

  • June 7: Reverend Raven & the Chain Smoking Altar Boys
  • June 14: JC Brooks & the Uptown Sound
  • June 21: Kokolo Afrobeat Orchestra
  • June 28: D’ Calleson
  • July 5: WE Six
  • July 12-15: Bastille Days Programming
  • July 19: Pete Carney & Ghost Farm
  • July 26: Orquesta Tumbao

For a complete lineup including August and September performers, click here.

Jazz in the Park is produced by a non-profit organization and asks that you leave all adult beverages at home. All proceeds from sales at Jazz in the Park help offset the high cost of production and ensure the continued success of the festival. Please do your part to support this event so that future generations can also enjoy it.

Cathedral Square Park is located at Kilbourn Ave & N Jefferson St. in East Town. This event is FREE and open to the public. For more information visit East Town’s website or call 414-271-1416.

 

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Festa Italiana

Posted on May 14, 2012 by MDonley

One of Kansas City’s favorite festivals, Festa Italiana, is returning Friday, June 1st- Sunday, June 3rd. This unique celebration of Italian traditions and Italian-American culture will be hosted once again at Zona Rosa!

This longtime local ethnic festival draws visitors from across metropolitan Kansas City and beyond. This festival is fun for the entire family and will include novelty booths selling “Lots of Italiana” shirts, hats and other memorabilia representing Italian heritage as well as photos and articles about Italians in KC and the United States. Also, for the first time this year, UNICO will include an Italian Car Show along the streets of Zona Rosa showcasing classic Alfa Romeos, Maseratis and more.

Festa Italiana features a designated children’s area with a variety of activities including inflatable bounce houses and slides. And for those who are children at heart, Festa Italiana will be holding its second annual bocce ball tournament this year.

Hours of Operation:

  • Friday, June 1st: 5-10pm
  • Saturday, June 2nd: 11am-11pm
  • Sunday, June 3rd: 10am-6pm

For more information about this event, visit Zona Rosa’s website or call 816-587-8180.

 

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This Memorial Day Weekend…Spring to Dance!

Posted on May 14, 2012 by MDonley

For the 5th year in a row, Dance St. Louis is presenting St. Louis with the chance to see high quality dance from the Midwest and beyond at Spring to Dance… for only $10! This Memorial Day Weekend (Thurs, May 24th-Sat, May 26th), get your tickets to see over 30 dance companies perform on two stages at the Touhill Performing Arts Center on the campus of UMSL.

The doors of the festival open at 4:30pm followed by Lee Theater pass distribution* at 4:40pm. Lobby performers will arrive to entertain the crowd at 5:30pm and Lee Theater performances will be at 6:00pm. The main performances will begin at 7:30 in the Anheuser-Busch Performance Hall. And just $10 gets you all of this!

The 5th Annual Spring to Dance promises to be even more excited than ever before. See returning favorites like Buckets and Tap Shoes and Nashville and companies never seen here before like Chicago Dance Crash and Q Dance from Canada. Each evening is three shows in one and each night presents a different program.

* New this year- Lee Theater are, as always, included in the $10 ticket, but seating will be available only for ticket holders who receive a free pass. Tickets will be distributed starting at 4:40 the night of the show at the box office. Once they are gone, they are gone.

Tickets for this event are available at the Touhill Box Office, Dance St. Louis Box Office, online or over the phone. Last year, Friday and Saturday sold out so get your tickets now! Tickets are $10 per night. Food, drinks and t-shirts will be available for purchase at the show. For a complete list of attending dance companies or more information, click here.

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After 5pm Special at Quassy Amusement Park

Posted on May 13, 2012 by amennela

Ettractions.com is proud to announce a special offer! For a limited time only, if you visit Quassy Amusement Park after 5pm, you can buy a Ride Pass for only $10 (excludes July 4th weekend)

Quassy Amusement Park celebrates 104 years of affordable family fun in 2012! In addition to the multitude of exciting and fun-filled attractions for the whole family to enjoy, they also specialize in catering private parties for school, church, camp, sporting & corporate events.

What is so attractive about Quassy Amusement Park? Overlooking sparkling Lake Quassapaug, the park features more than two-dozen rides and attractions, setting the stage for an interactive day of family fun. Quassy’s assortment of family thrill rides and kiddieland areas for the little ones make Quassy the perfect location for a day of affordable family fun.

Quassy offers a variety of exciting and fun-filled rides and attractions for the entire family. From the thrills of the “Wooden Warrior” roller coaster, “Yo-Yo” super swing and “The Big Flush Water Coaster,” to a pleasant and leisurely ride aboard “Quassy Queen,” there is literally something for everyone.

Quassy’s rides, swimming and boating on beautiful Lake Quassapaug as well as “Saturation Station,” – home of the giant “Tunnel Twister” waterslides – make Quassy a high priority family destination for a day of affordable fun.

Quassy has a picnic grove where you can cook your own food, an exciting large electronic redemption arcade, food stands and restaurant. Quassy also has two catering pavilions where they can host company outings and family reunions of 100 to 2,000 people, plus patio parties and birthday parties of 10 to 100 people. Quassy offers the entire family safe, affordable fun. Obviously, Quassy is the place for you.

Make sure to take advantage of this great Ettractions.com special for Ouassy Amusement Park! For more information, visit Ettractions.com for valuable visitor information!

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$2 Off Admission to Tower Hill Botanic Garden in Massachusetts!

Posted on May 13, 2012 by amennela

Ettractions.com is proud to announce that we have a special offer for those who are interested in visiting the Tower Hill Botanic Garden!  For a limited time only print off this Tower Hill Botanic Garden welcome brochure for a $2 off regular admission coupon.

Tower Hill Botanic Garden is the headquarters of the Worcester County Horticultural Society [WCHS]. With 132 acres of garden paradise, a living museum of plants with glorious views at every turn, including both indoor and outdoor garden spaces, and dozens of special events throughout the year, and hundreds of educational classes and programs you’re sure to have a great time visiting this Massachusetts Ettraction!

One of the highlights of the Tower Hill Botanic Garden is the Secret Garden. The Secret Garden is so named because it is hidden from view when entering the Lawn Garden. Located at the south end of the Lawn Garden, the Secret Garden features perennials chosen for their fragrance and delicate texture. From the softly elegant Lady’s Mantle, to the intoxicating perfume of honeysuckle, this garden provides delight for all your senses.

The Secret Garden is only one of dozens of fantastic gardens available for viewing at the Tower Hill Botanic Garden. If you are looking for a fun way to connect with nature’s beauty in Massachusetts, The Tower Hill Botanic Garden is the place to go. With $2 off admission, it’s simply a deal you cannot pass up!

If you are looking for other fun things to do in Massachusetts, let Ettractions.com be your guide. Ettractions.com offers valuable visitor advice on things to do, places to play, stay, eat and shop, and offers exclusive web deals and discounts and the inside scoop on events and happenings around town. Whether you are visiting for a day, weekend or week, Ettractions.com can help you plan your trip to Massachusetts!

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Come Visit our Nation’s Capital

Posted on May 11, 2012 by MSilver

There are many exciting events happening this weekend in our Nation’s Capital and surrounding regions. Take in a performance of King Lear at Canada’s National Arts Centre, running from May 8th until May 26th, 2012.

Head over the the Centurion Center located at 170 Colonnade South, on Friday May 11th at 5:30 pm for “the biggest annual lobster event of the year”. The Kiwanis club is hosting Lobsterfest 2012, tickets are available for $55, by phone reservation (613)787-9977, and all funds raised will be used towards future community events.

On Saturday May 12th, don’t forget the Grand Opening of Chinatown Remixed. The fourth annual Art Festival exhibits artwork in unusual & diverse venues — jewelry stores, travel agencies, grocery stores, and cafés. More than 40 artists will show their work in 40 businesses along Somerset Street West. This event will continue to run through until June 12th, 2012.


This Saturday May 12th also marks the beginning of Ottawa’s Victoria Day Festival. A week long festival being held at Queen Juliana Park, at the corner of Carling Avenue and Preston Street. This is a family event with something for everyone: midway rides; petting zoo; food, drink, and dessert concessions; buskers; children’s activities; and live musical performances. The festival will wrap up with a spectacular FIREWORKS display on Monday, May 21st, 2012.

Any comic book fans out there, well we have the best event for you! Make sure to get out and join in the excitement at Ottawa’s Comiccon Convention, being held, May 12th-13th, 2012 at the CE Centre, 4899 Uplands Drive, Ottawa, ON.

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Music in the Mountains

Posted on May 9, 2012 by MDonley

This July 8th-29th, Durango, Colorado is hosting its 26th Annual Music in the Mountains. This event is Southwest Colorado’s premier three-week classical music festival featuring orchestra, chamber and conservatory performances of classical and world music.

The purpose of the Music in the Mountains festival is to produce an exceptional summer music festival with musicians of the highest caliber. Also, to entertain, educate and delight audiences with the richness of classical music and to complement concerts with educational programs.

This years concerts will include outstanding soloists and performers presenting works from classical masters and contemporary world giants. Musicians are to be announced in summer 2012, check here for a listing.

In addition to incredible concerts, Music in the Mountains offers many enriching and engaging education and outreach activities for children through Family Festivo, Music in the Mountains Goes to School program and Conservatory Music in the Mountains. The high quality programs let children hear and learn from live performances and expand performing opportunities for talented young musicians.

Music in the Mountains is held at several venues in and around Durango, Colorado. The festival tent is located in the Durango Mountain Resort which is about 30 miles north of downtown Durango on US Hwy 550. The tent is at the base of the ski area. Allow extra time for parking, enjoying the scenery, walking to the tent and being ushered to your seat.

Tickets are available for purchase online, at the downtown Festival Office or over the phone by calling 970-385-6820. For more information about this incredible festival including directions and concert dates visit musicinthemountains.com.

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Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination

Posted on May 9, 2012 by MDonley

Exploration Place is bringing Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination to the people of Kansas. This traveling exhibit will be on display starting May 26th through September 3rd, 2012.

Visit this blockbuster traveling exhibit and you will encounter the fantasy technologies depicted in the Star Wars films, investigate the real science behind them and see the current research that may someday lead to remarkable real-life versions of the technologies seen in the film series. Also on display will be 80+ props, models and costumes from the films.

While there make sure to take the Millennium Falcon Experience. Here you can climb aboard Han Solo’s prized possession and zoom through the stars. You can also visit on Saturdays or Sundays for a live science show in the Kemper Creative Learning Studio.

Tickets are required for the Star Wars exhibit. Adult admission is $19.50, Seniors $16.50, Children (3-11) $13 and children 2 and under are free. Tickets do not include the Millennium Falcon experience which is an additional $3. Members of Exploration Place can purchased admission at a discounted rate or by the Galaxy Pass for unlimited exhibition visits.

Exploration Places is located at 300 N. McLean Blvd. in Wichita, KS. For more information about this exhibit call 316-660-0600 or visit Exploration Place’s website.

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