Monthly Archives: September 2011
All-Star Comedy Jam in DC with Shaquille O’Neal
In Washington DC this weekend, Shaquille O’Neal fans can see his All-Star Comedy Jam Tour. This show has an amazing line up that includes the comedians DeRay Davis, Corey Holcomb, Michael Blackson & Capone. Here are details on the performance and tickets: Where: DAR Constitution Hall at 1776 D Street NW in Washington DC 20006 Date: Saturday, October 1, 2011 Time: Begins at 7:00pm Tickets: Can be purchased online or at The Shubert Theater Box Office. DAR Constitution Hall is … Continue reading
Hay Rides at the Hill-Stead Museum.
Now that fall is here, the season is all about hay rides, corn mazes, pumpkin picking and the beautiful fall foliage. For the children, a great weekend event is being held at the Hill-Stead museum in Farmington Connecticut. This Saturday, October 2nd, the Hill-Stead museum will hold “Hay Day” from 12 to 4pm. This weekend, experience a fall favorite for all ages at the Hill-Stead Museum. Enjoy the Connecticut countryside in beautiful fall color as you take part in a … Continue reading
The Killington Brewfest Is This Weekend!
For those of you who love beer, the annual Killington Brewfest is this weekend. The event kicks off the foliage season and will begin this Friday, September 30th. The Brewfest is a celebration of the Northeast’s finest craft beers where guests can enjoy beer sampling, dinner, live music and much more as we celebrate one of life’s greatest gifts, beer! This Friday, the Vermont Brewmaster’s Dinner will take place from 7pm to 9pm. Join us for a 3-course dinner at … Continue reading
Fun In Newport – All Month Long!
Newport, Rhode Island, is a fun and exciting place to visit during any time of the year. Whether you are taking in the cool ocean breeze during the summer or walking along the coast during the winter months, this seaside area has something for everyone. As October rolls around, Newport is brimming with activities for visitors of all ages. Beginning on October 1st, the Fort Adams Antique Festival will take place in Newport. The event will feature up to 100 … Continue reading
Andy Warhol Exhibits in Washington DC
Andy Warhol fans will love the exhibits in DC museums showing from September through January. The Smithsonian is hosting two displays of Warhol’s work. Both museums are located right in the heart of DC along the National Mall. The Hirshhorn Museum: Shadows The Hirshhorn is showing the “Shadows” project. This work was done late in Warhol’s career. It consists of 102 bright silk screen canvases that hang side by side. The work is a total of 450 feet. Location: Independence … Continue reading
St. Louis’ Spookiest Haunted Houses
It’s getting close to October and for most that means Halloween! People in St. Louis celebrate Halloween differently. Some take the kids to the pumpkin patch, others dress up and attend costume parties and then some like to get scared out of their minds. For the semi-scareable person, looking to have a good time and not get too scared, visit Six Flags St. Louis’ Fright Fest. Fright Fest allows visitors to choose whether or not they want to venture into … Continue reading
Help “Scare The Fear Away” With Haunted Acres.
Haunted Acres in Candia, New Hampshire, is the perfect place to go for anyone who is seeking a chilling adventure this fall. The attraction boasts 5 frightening adventures which include a quarter mile nightmare walk, the graveyard of the damned, the maze from hell, 3-D nuclear accident house, and cell block 13. To learn more about the attraction check out The Thrill of a Lifetime, at Haunted Acres. Another great part of Haunted Acres is “Scare the Fear Away”, a … Continue reading
From Scratch and Ridiculously Delicious: Taco Mamacita’s Comes to Charleston
Photo: Clintus McGintus If you’re looking for meat-free options, South Carolina isn’t the easiest place to call home, with the exception of Charleston of course. And the newest addition to Sullivan’s Island restaurant row is making it that much easier. Welcome Taco Mamacita. Amongst loads of other from scratch Mexican delights, try their new vegan menu. These no guilt options include the Vegan Jerk Taco with shredded cabbage, mango salsa, sautéed plantains tossed in homemade jerk sauce and petite red … Continue reading
Sullivan’s Island Welcomes The Co-op
Photo: ilovemypit Sullivan’s Island has become home to so much great food, residents find and guests are finding less and less of a reason to venture into Charleston for food. Middle Street boasts a host of delicious foods from Poe’s Tavern, one of the best places in the Low Country to grab a burger and a beer, to famously tasty Hometeam Barbecue. The Co-op specializes in local foods done simply in a manner that puts the ingredients front and center. … Continue reading
The Chrysanthemum Festival at Longwood Gardens – Oct 29 to Nov 20
Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, the world-renowned and locally-celebrated meca of horticulture and landscape beauty with 300 acres of luscious scenery all year long, is holding its Chrysanthemum Festival from October 29 to November 20. Enjoy the lush views of more than 20,000 blooming chrysanthemums on Longwood Garden’s four-acre conservatory. Longwood Gardens has created beautiful cascades of rich color that drape and envelope the Conservatory walls like waterfalls made purely of flowers. The Thousand Bloom chrysanthemum, the largest of its … Continue reading
