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A Matchbook Monday from a little closer to my home, this week, with the Emerald Queen Casino.
The Emerald Queen is operated by the Puyallup Indian Tribe, and is one of the largest in the state. When the Emerald Queen originally opened in 1997 it was on an authentic paddlewheel riverboat (called the Emerald Queen) […]
It’s Monday again? Where did this past week go?
This week’s Matchbook Monday comes from Jon at The DC Traveler and a recent Chicago trip.
Geja’s Cafe is a fondue restaurant/flamenco bar and is located in the Park West neighborhood, just off Lincoln Park (340 West Armitage, Chicago).
Here’s what Jon has to say about it:
It’s […]
Welcome to the December 7, 2007 edition of the Carnival of Travelers.
This month’s travel theme was Music, and I hope you’ll enjoying reading about what are intrepid travelers have to say on the topic:
Sheila Scarborough presents Round the world, with music posted at Perceptive Travel Blog, saying, “Some thoughts on finding world music online.” […]
The Queen Mary has long been thought to be haunted, and it’s sailing history is rich in unexplained events and activities. The ship is now permanently docked in Long Beach, California, as is operated as a hotel and museum.
Employees and guests have frequently reported paranormal activity aboard the ship, and psychics have concurred […]
Fans of Kerouac, Burroughs, and Ginsberg, probably already know about The Beat Museum, and it’s certainly no surprise that the home of The Beats is now the home of The Beat Museum.
Having moved to San Francisco’s North Beach area from a prior location on the coast, The Beat Museum continues to celebrate the beatnik generation […]
The Sydney Opera House’s distinctive shell-shaped architecture make it one of the is one of the most recognizable performing arts venues in the world. It is located on Bennelong Point in Sydney Harbor, near the Sydney Harbor Bridge, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Opera House contains numerous theaters, rehearsal studios, restaurants, bars, and […]
Claiming to have live entertainment during every waking hour of the week, International Beatles Week kicks off on Wednesday, August 22nd, in Liverpool, England. It’s a busy time in Liverpool as Fab Four fans flock to the city to celebrate the life and music of John, Paul, George and Ringo.
The following seven days combine […]
What do you get when you cross classic rock & roll with classic cars? Come to Reno, Nevada and find out during the Hot August Nights celebration, running through August 12th, 2007.
The week long celebration originally began as a way to fill a void in Reno tourism during the stifling heat of August, along with raising […]
An evening of music under the stars doesn’t get much better than when you’re sitting in a natural amphitheater, and one of the more legendary ones is the Hollywood Bowl.
The Hollywood Bowl (2301 North Hollywood, Hollywood, California) was originally built in 1922, and consisted of simple wooden benches in the natural hillside of Bolton […]
I was thinking about the Summer of Love, and some of the great music that came out of that era.
Just browsing the list of music that the Whitney has put together to accompany the Summer of Love exhibit, finds these classics from the 1967-psychedelic era:
The Beatles: “All You Need is Love” from Magical Mystery Tour […]
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