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Tilly and the Wall
Musical Concert – Non Rock
Now through Thursday, July 24, 2008
8:00 P.M. .50 Tilly and the Wall sprang out of Nowheresville, an
Omaha band of like-minded friends with pockets full of boy/girl
melodies..and a lot of pockets. Tilly and the Wall celebrates the
petulant,determined, feisty nature of youth.

Venue: Variety Playhouse
Tickets: 404-521-1786

Louvre Atlanta – The Louvre and the Ancient World
Museum Collections
Now through Sunday, September 7, 2008
Including more than 70 rare Egyptian, Near Eastern and Greco-Roman
antiquities from the Louvre. Showcasing works dating from the third
millennium BC through the third century AD, the exhibition will
examine the rise of the museum and its collections under Napoleon..

Venue: High Museum of Art
Tickets: 404-733-HIGH

Hollonville Opry House
Musical Concert – Non Rock
Now through Saturday, November 29, 2008
Jamming and Stage Shows. Stage shows begin at 6:30 P.M. thru 10:30
P.M. and there is a good sound system Comfortable auditorium seats
250. Call or visit the website for more information
More information and directions

Venue: Hollonville Opry
Tickets: 770-228-4832

Party with the Possums
Festivals / Parades / Gatherings
Now through Friday, August 29, 2008
Beginning at dusk. Bring a flashlight. This is a ranger guided hike
to learn about nocturnal animals.
More information on this and other events at this state park

Venue: Red Top Mt.
Tickets: 770-975-4226

Country Megaticket: One Ticket for Several Concerts
Rock-and-Roll Concert
Now through Saturday, October 4, 2008
0.00-5.00 a package for shows featuring various country
stars: Tim McGraw, Country Fest, Montgomery Gentry and Toby Keith
and more. Call the amphitheatre for more information on this
specially priced concert series.

Venue: Lakewood Amphitheatre
Tickets: 404-249-6400
2002 Lakewood Way

Forever Plaid
Theater – Musical
Now through Sunday, June 29, 2008
Presented in association with Theatrical Outfit at the Balzer
Theater at Herren's. .00 This is the deliciously funny and very
charming story of "The Plaids", a singing group that was killed on
the way to their first big gig but revived for the concert.
More information, show times and directions

Venue: Theatrical Outfit
Tickets: 678.528.1500
The Balzer Theater at Herren's, the Home of Theatrical Outfit.

Medieval Times "Kids Eat FREE" promotion
Theater – Performance Art
Now through Sunday, July 6, 2008
"kids" attending a performance at the Georgia Castle are FREE when
accompanied by one full-paying adult. This is perfect timing for
guests as this will be one of the last opportunities for guests to
see the old production before the new one begins.
More information on this show and the new production

Venue: Medieval Times
Tickets: 1-888WEJOUST

Beauty and the Beast
Childrens Theater
Now through Saturday, June 28, 2008
Beauty has been forced to live with the beast in this classic
fairy tale. The Prince who has been changed into the Beast in the
first place grows under Beauty's subtle guidance from a raging
creature into a man who can be loved for himself. Free parking.

Venue: Kudzu Playhouse
Tickets: 770-594-1020
Roswell Town Center, 608 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell, GA 30076

Full Radius Dance in "Sideshow"
Dance / Ballet
Now through Monday, July 7, 2008
Full Radius Dance presents a physically integrated (dancers with
and without disabilities)modern dance concert featuring the title
work (Sideshow) inspired by the traveling carnivals of "freaks and
human oddities."
More information on the show and directions

Venue: 7 Stages
Tickets: 404.523.7647
1105 Euclid Avenue NE
Groups:404.522.0911

Mt. Music Series
Musical Concert – Non Rock
Now through Saturday, July 26, 2008
8:00 P.M
More information on this and other state park events

Venue: Red Top Mt. Park
Tickets: 770-975-4226

As You Like It
Theatre
Now through Monday, August 11, 2008
Featuring Park Krausen as Rosalind and Daniel May as Orlando.
This rollicking comedy of gender-bending about the maladies and
delights of falling in love follows Rosalind, disguised as a boy
who teaches Orlando (object of her affection) how to woo.

Venue: Conant Peforming Arts Center
Tickets: 404-264-0020

Thunder Thursdays
Sports
Now through Thursday, August 7, 2008
6:00 P.M.

Venue: Atlanta Motor Speedway
Tickets: 770-946-4211

Virtue Triumphs over Villany
Theater – Drama
Now through Sunday, July 27, 2008
This play is an old fashioned melodrama with an old fashioned girl,
Little Purity Peabody who does not suspect that she has no claim to
the Peabody name. An old fashioned villian, Silas Swindle, who is
pure evil but fate will most likely intervene for a happy ending.

Venue: Kudzu Playhouse
Tickets: 770-594-1020
Roswell Town Center, 608 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell, GA 30076

Oklahoma!
Theater – Musical
Now through Saturday, June 28, 2008
Oklahoma! is a celebration of the American Spirit. It is set when
Oklahoma was still Indian Territory and the fierce rivalry between
local farmers and cowboys provides the colorful background when a
farmer's daughter falls in love with a handsome cowboy named Curly.

Venue: Fabulous Fox Theatre
Tickets: 404-817-8700

The Merchant of Venice
Theatre
Now through Saturday, August 2, 2008
This courtroom drama puts religion, justice, money and mercy on
trial..but the story is ultimately one of love-and what you are
willing to sacrifice in it's pursuit. Will Shylock succeed in
obtaining his pound of flesh or will mercy and love prevail?

Venue: Conant Peforming Arts Center
Tickets: 404-264-0020

Emmylou Harris
Musical Concert – Non Rock
Friday, June 27, 2008
A steady supporter of roots music and a skilled interpreter of
compelling songs, Emmylou Harris has also been associated with a
diverse and dazzling array of admiring collaborators from Bright
Eyes to Tammy Wynette and from Neil Young to Waylon Jennings.

Venue: Turner Stadium
Tickets: 404-249-6400

Beppe Gambetta
Musical Concert – Non Rock
Friday, June 27, 2008
Italian musician with a great sound. 8:30 P.M. .00

Venue: Red Light Cafe
Tickets: 404-874-7828
553 Amsterdam Ave.

Music Mixer
Musical Concert – Non Rock
Friday, June 27, 2008
8:30 P.M. Miss the music fest? Come and join the fun at the
music mixer.

Venue: Margaret Mitchell House & Museum
Tickets: 404-249-7012
999 Peachtree Street, NE

Young Americans: Photographs by Sheila Pree Bright
Visual Exhibit
Now through Sunday, August 10, 2008
"Young Americans" is a portraiture project exploring the attitudes
and opinions of young Americans (18-25) toward their identity as
Americans. The themes explored in this exhibit will echo those of
the Civil Rights Era.

Venue: High Museum of Art
Tickets: 404-733-HIGH

Habersham Bank Homecoming Celebration
Festivals / Parades / Gatherings
Friday, June 27, 2008
The headliners of this fun event are none other than The Little
River Band. They are best known for his such as "Lonesom Loser"
"Cool Change" "Reminiscing" and "Lady". Located at 282 Historical
441 Hwy N in Cornelia. Fireworks will follow the show. 7:00 P.M.
More information and directions

Venue: Haverbsham Bank
Tickets:

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Musical Concert – Non Rock
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Beethoven's Best with Djan Lazie, 8:00 PM
www.vzwamp.com for ticket information

Venue: VZW Amphitheatre
Tickets:

Edwin McCain Band
Rock-and-Roll Concert
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Edwin McCain hails from Greenville, S.C. He and his band are true
road warriors having earned a reputation as a powerhouse act with
straight forward rock and beautiful ballads. His major hits include
"I'll Be." and "Solitude" (with Darius Rucker of Hootie & Blowfish.

Venue: Classic Chastain
Tickets: 404-733-5000

The Delfonics and the Cobb Symphony Orchestra
Musical Concert – Non Rock
Saturday, June 28, 2008
More information and summer schedule

Venue: Mable House Barnes
Tickets: 770-819-7765

Hotel Rwanda
Film/Video
Saturday, June 28, 2008
8:00 P.M. This is the true life story of Paul Rusesabagina, manager
of a luxury hotel who sheltered and saved Tutsi refugees. Don
Cheadle's commitment to fighting suffering in Darfur and his
advocacy for peace and justice began with this film.

Venue: Rich Auditorum at Woodruff Arts Center
Tickets: 404-733-4570

Ryan Cabrerra
Musical Concert – Non Rock
Saturday, June 28, 2008
8:30 P.M. .50 advance, .00 day of show. Guitarist, songwriter
and Texas native Ryan Cabrerra never planned on a career in music.
His hobby turned into a passion after hearing Dave Matthews. He
had some impressive help with co-producer Johnny Reznik.

Venue: Variety Playhouse
Tickets: 404-521-1786

Dukefest and Hazzard County Fair
Expos / Consumer Shows / Fairs
Saturday, June 28, 2008 through Sunday, June 29, 2008
See the General Lee and Bo and Luke Duke as well as other show
characters.

Venue: Atlanta Motor Speedway
Tickets: 770-946-4211

REO Speedwagon with Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
Rock-and-Roll Concert
Sunday, June 29, 2008

Venue: Chastain Park Amphitheatre
Tickets: 404-249-6400

Screen on the Green
Film/Video
Sunday, June 29,
2008
Screen on the Green has moved locations and starts out the season
with "Jaws." Gates open at 6:00 P.M. and the film starts at dusk.
Picnic friendly but no pets, grills or umbrellas please. This is a
free event.

Venue: Centennial Olympic Park
Tickets: 404-733-5000

Colbie Caillet
Musical Concert – Non Rock
Sunday, June 29, 2008
8:00 P.M.

Venue: Variety Playhouse
Tickets: 404-521-1786

Georgia Author Book Bash
Films, Readings, & Other Literary Events
Sunday, June 29, 2008
4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. .00 Fifty area literary figures mix
with participants on the lawn. Ferril Sams and Emily Griffin are
two of the authors who will be at this interesting and informative
event.

Venue: Margaret Mitchell House & Museum
Tickets: 404-249-7012
999 Peachtree Street, NE

Krishna Das
Musical Concert – Non Rock
Monday, June 30, 2008
8:00 P.M.

Venue: Variety Playhouse
Tickets: 404-521-1786

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Celebrate July 4th with Uncle Sam-wich

Ice cream lovers can escape the summer heat and celebrate the nation’s birthday with some patriotic ice cream treats this year. The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) has partnered with Bruce Weinstein, author of The Ultimate Ice Cream Book, to create deliciously fun recipes that are perfect for Fourth of July parties and cooling off this summer, you will find everything you need to know about it on this page.

The patriotic desserts include the “Flag Parfait,” created with layers of vanilla or strawberry ice cream, fresh blueberries and Bing cherries. Weinstein’s “Uncle Sam-wich” creation includes a scoop of ice cream squeezed between two freshly-baked sugar cookies decorated like American flags.

The average American eats 25 pints of ice cream annually. California is the number-one producer of both ice cream and milk in the U.S. In 2007, the state produced 130 million gallons of ice cream, each gallon requiring about 12 pounds of whole milk to produce.

In 1984, Americans' love for ice cream was officially recognized when President Ronald Reagan proclaimed July as National Ice Cream Month.

“In celebration of July’s National Ice Cream Month and the Fourth of July, we have teamed up with Bruce to create some unique ice cream treats that are perfect for everything from parties to backyard barbeques,” said CMAB Vice President of Communications Tricia Heinrich.

The patriotic recipes below, as well as other ice cream recipes, are available online at http://www.californiadairypressroom.com/IceCreamHome.html.

Flag Parfait

In a parfait glass, layer maraschino cherries, vanilla or strawberry ice cream, fresh blueberries, ice cream and canned Bing cherries in heavy syrup. End with a scoop of ice cream; top with whipped cream, red and blue jimmies, and a sparkler or a small paper American flag.

Uncle Sam-wich

Roll out sugar cookie dough, cut into rectangles and bake. Decorate half the cookies with icing to look like American flags. Place a scoop of your favorite ice cream on undecorated cookies, spread with a small spatula and top with a decorated cookie. Freeze.

This entry was posted in News on December 21, 2013 by Chuck Gregory.

Best 4th of July Fireworks Will Be at Inner Harbor

Best 4th of July Fireworks in Baltimore, MD: Inner Harbor

Fireworks displays will be seen all over Baltimore, MD this Fourth of July.

July 4th is a great day to celebrate! First of all, it's a day off of work, anyway you look at it. Second, its patriotic. You get a chance to show off your American spirit by wearing red, white and blue clothes and making patriotic themed decorations. And, the best part of this historically significant day is the fireworks that take place in the evening. Every town in America has fireworks– they're everywhere! You can find them in lake resorts, by the beach, out in fields, at festivals, and just about anywhere else families and children gather. With all of these choices, how do you decide which ones to watch? If you live in Baltimore, or in the surrounding area to include Washington, DC, you will have a decision to make. Will you pick some remote location or will you go where the action is? I personally would pick where the action is. The Inner Harbor is definitely the place to be for the July 4th celebration of fireworks each year. This event attracts crowds into the millions! Live music takes place with live radio broadcasting. The fireworks can be viewed from many different areas. And, you're in the Inner Harbor! This location has great restaurants, and there are plenty of places to stay overnight if you come from a distance…. What's happening this year for July 4th in the Inner Harbor The Independence Day celebration begins at noon and lasts until the fireworks are over at 10 pm. Live music will take place all day! The music will be played at the Inner Harbor Ampitheatre, which is found at the corner of Light Street and Pratt Street in Baltimore. From noon to four pm, street performers will perform. Then, at four pm,Almost Recess takes the stage, followed by jazz musician David Bach at 7 pm.

This entry was posted in News and tagged Festival on December 21, 2013 by Chuck Gregory.

Mirassou Winery Celebrates Summer With Outdoor Entertaining Sweepstakes

Summer is officially here and with it comes a season filled with outdoor entertaining on backyard patios and decks across the country. In celebration of the arrival of summertime, Mirassou Winery has announced its "Celebrate Summer with Mirassou" sweepstakes. What better reason than summer to get outside and spend time with your family and friends?

One lucky winner will receive the summer celebration of a lifetime, with Mirassou Winery playing host to an outdoor get-together for up to 30 of the winner's friends and family. Mirassou will provide everything needed for an outdoor summer bash to remember!

Visit http://www.mirassou.com/ to enter the "Celebrate Summer with Mirassou" sweepstakes. Just like summer, this sweepstakes won't last forever, so be sure to enter to win before July 31, 2008.

Also available online at http://www.mirassou.com/ are delicious recipes with wine pairing suggestions, as well as a food and wine pairing interactive tool, to help make pairing the food and wine at your next summer gathering a bit easier.

About Mirassou Winery: The Mirassou family has been growing grapes and crafting superior wines since 1854, earning them the distinction of being America's oldest winemaking family. Today, the Mirassou wine style is light bodied, refreshing and fruit-forward. Mirassou's premium wines — Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon — retail for approximately $12 per bottle and are widely available in all 50 states. They can be located through Mirassou.com's "Where to Buy" section, purchased through TheBarrelRoom.com or by calling (888) MIRASSOU.

No purchase necessary to enter or win a prize. Sweepstakes open to legal residents of one of the 48 contiguous United States or the District of Columbia who are at least 21 years old at time of entry. Void in AK, CA, HI, TN, UT, WA, PR, outside the 48 contiguous United States, and where otherwise prohibited by law. Limit one (1) entry per person, per household, or per valid e-mail address. Sweepstakes ends 7/31/08. Please visit http://www.mirassou.com/ for complete Official Rules. California Table Wine (C)2008 Mirassou Winery, Modesto, Stanislaus Co, CA. All rights reserved.

This entry was posted in News and tagged Wine on December 21, 2013 by Chuck Gregory.

American Kennel Club Offers Suggestions for Obama’s New “Number Two”

Vice President isn’t the only high-level position that Barack Obama is currently trying to fill. It’s been widely reported that – win or lose – the Obamas have promised their two daughters a dog after the presidential election. With 158 breeds registered by the American Kennel Club® (AKC®) – each with its own unique temperament, coat type, size, energy level and appearance – the search for a canine cabinet member is on.

“Deciding what breed to get is as important as deciding whether to get a dog in the first place,” says AKC spokesperson Lisa Peterson. “The first step in being a responsible pet owner is to do some serious and careful research to determine which breed of dog is right for you and your family.”

The Obama family will be adding a dog to their household for the first time, but according to an Associated Press survey Republican Presidential nominee John McCain and his wife already have 24 pets, including four dogs. The “McCain canines” are an English Springer Spaniel named Sam, two Yorkshire Terriers named Lucy and Desi, and a mixed-breed named Coco. Making up the rest of McCain’s menagerie are a cat, two turtles, a ferret, three parakeets and 13 saltwater fish.

As for a breed for the Obamas, the AKC has scoured all of the “canine candidates” to assess each breed’s credentials as potential “first pet.” Choices were narrowed significantly due to their daughters’ allergies. Therefore, AKC experts made the selection from their list of hypoallergenic breeds.

In the true spirit of doggy democracy, the AKC is asking Americans to vote on the breed they think the Obama family should select. The short list of “canine candidates” chosen by the AKC are:

The Bichon Frise (pronounced BEE-shon Free-ZAY) – A small yet sturdy dog with a white, loosely curled double coat, Bichons are naturally sociable. They have a self-assured temperament and are likely to get along with just about everyone (including members of Congress, regardless of party affiliation). Their active, alert and curious personalities make them easy to train, and the breed’s history of being a companion to noblemen in the courts of 16th-century France have primed it for a high-profile life in the White House. Learn more at http://www.akc.org/breeds/bichon_frise/.

The Chinese Crested – Their Chinese and African heritage makes for an exotic pedigree, and with its unique appearance it’s certain to turn heads. Coming in two varieties, hairless and the powderpuff, Cresteds are lively, playful and alert dogs with plenty of energy. While they are exceptionally loving and affectionate with children, they are only appropriate for mature children who can be taught to handle this diminutive breed gently and responsibly. Learn more at http://www.akc.org/breeds/chinese_crested/.

The Poodle – Although often considered high-maintenance show dogs, Poodles are exceptionally smart and athletic. They excel in obedience training and even as hunting companions. The breed comes in three sizes. While their coat does require frequent grooming, their intelligence and versatility more than make up for the extra care. The Poodle is currently the eighth most popular breed in the U.S., according to AKC registrations statistics (AKC ® registration statistics), but it spent more than two decades in the top spot — a testament to its suitability as a family pet. Learn more at http://www.akc.org/breeds/poodle/.

The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier – The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier’s coat grows longer on his chin and over his eyes, giving him a scruffy appearance, but this intelligent, affectionate and loving breed makes a dignified companion. The breed’s playfulness and courageous spirit would likely make him an ambassador of goodwill in the White House. Despite their affable and gentle nature, they are true terriers and thus must be handled firmly, fairly and with consistency. Learn more at http://www.akc.org/breeds/soft_coated_wheaten_terrier/.

The Miniature Schnauzer – Schnauzers also come in three sizes (although unlike the Poodle, each size is considered a separate breed). The Miniature Schnauzer is the most popular of the three breeds and is an active, alert dog who loves to be the center of the household. This versatile breed makes a sturdy playmate for kids, is highly intelligent and an excellent watchdog (qualifying him for Secret Service duties perhaps?). Learn more at http://www.akc.org/breeds/miniature_schnauzer/.

Cast your vote wisely, making sure to consider the distinct characteristics of each breed and whether it’s uniquely suited for the Obama family. In addition to having a hypoallergenic coat, other required qualifications to fill the vacant “presidential pet” post include: child-friendly (Obama has two daughters aged 6 and 9 years); a good travel companion (aboard Air Force One); moderate energy level (appropriate for a child to walk), and of course a stable and social temperament – able to adapt to varied visitors – from heads of state to members of the press corps.

“The breeds we’ve chosen for the Obama family represent a variety of sizes, energy levels and temperaments, yet all are well-established in their coat type, to ensure that they are a good match for any allergy sufferer,” adds Peterson. “Dogs that are AKC registered have pedigrees reaching back often hundreds of years, and so the characteristics that make them better companions for allergy suffers are fixed through decades of breeding for consistent breed type and predictability.”

Place your ballot online at www.presidentialpup.com before August 19, 2008. Check the site for the announcement of the winning breed.

Additional information on choosing a hypoallergenic breed can be found online at http://www.akc.org/about/faq_allergies.cfm. To learn more about all 158 AKC registered breeds and responsible dog ownership, visit www.akc.org.

This entry was posted in News and tagged New York on December 21, 2013 by Chuck Gregory.

Boston Says Aloha!

aloha! Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) and its much-anticipated new lifestyle brand, aloftsmhotels opens its first New England location in Lexington, MA today, July 1, 2008. Designed to meet the needs of today’s forward-thinking travelers, the hotel will offer 136 rooms, a variety of intuitive technologies and playful public spaces. Located at 727 Marrett Road in Lexington, just off Route 128, aloft Lexington is a unique destination for value-conscious business and leisure travelers craving a sassy, savvy hotel experience.

As a Vision of W Hotels, the new-to-market aloft brand is shaking up the lodging industry with urban-influenced design, accessible technology, style and a social atmosphere. aloft Lexington offers a total sensory experience, with guest rooms featuring loft-like nine-foot ceilings and oversized windows to create a bright, airy environment. The centerpiece of the guest room is the ultra-comfortable signature bed, and large stylish bathrooms equipped with vanity units from https://www.bathroomsandmorestore.co.uk/product-category/bathrooms/oak-stone-units/ complement the guest experience with oversized walk-in showers and amenities created by bliss® spa. Each guest loft is also a combination high-tech office and entertainment center, featuring wireless internet access and a one-stop connectivity solution for multiple electronic gadgetry such as PDAs, cell phones, mp3 players and laptops – all linked to a 42” flat panel LCD ready television for optimal sound and viewing.

Designed in conjunction with world renowned David Rockwell and the Rockwell Group, aloft stays true to the W Hotel brand’s heritage, offering atmosphericpublicspaces designed to draw guests from their rooms to socialize and make friends. Guests can read the paper, work on their laptops via hotel-wide wireless internet access, play a game of pool or grab a drink with friends at the re:mix communal lobby area and bar w xyzSM. The re:charge fitness center and splash, the indoor pool, give travelers options to de-stress and re-energize; while re:fuel by aloftSM — a one-stop food and beverage area — offers sweet, savory and healthy food, snacks and beverages to grab & go, 24-hours a day.

“aloft Lexington will appeal to youthful-minded travelers with its urban flair and social interplay,” said Brian McGuinness, Global Brand Leader of aloft and element hotels. “Alive with the energy of discovery and interaction, aloft will be a perfect match for business and leisure travelers, alike.”

“We are thrilled to introduce aloft to the Boston Metro area, as it will bring a combination of sophistication and playfulness to the hotel scene in Lexington and the surrounding Route 128 communities,” said Chris Hartzell, general manager for aloft Lexington. “We feel that aloft, with its innovative, fresh perspective on lodging will provide a welcome alternative for travelers.”

aloft Lexington offers 87 king guest rooms and 49 double queen guest rooms at prices that range from $109.00 up. The hotel is taking reservations now. To reserve a room or for more information, visit www.alofthotels.com or call 1.877.GO.ALOFT ( 1.877.462.5638 ).

The first aloft property opened its doors at the Montreal Airport on June 5, 2008. The first US locations, Ontario-Rancho Cucamonga, CA and Rogers-Bentonville, AR have recently opened, as well. Look for additional aloft properties in Chicago O’Hare, IL, Minneapolis, MN, and Philadelphia Airport, PA, as well as Beijing, China yet this year. In 2009, aloft will open its doors in Brooklyn, NY, Denver International Airport, CO, Dallas, TX, Atlanta, GA, Las Vegas, NV and Toronto, Canada. All rates are market driven with an average of $150 a night.

This entry was posted in Hotels, News on December 21, 2013 by Chuck Gregory.

'Pittsburgh's Ultimate Haunt' Returns on Sep. 26th

The ScareHouse is a high-tech haunted attraction utilizing digital technology and Hollywood- quality special effects, props, and prosthetics. Last year's record-breaking production received acclaim from thousands of customers from all across the Tri-State area and was selected for inclusion in a national DVD entitled "America's Best Haunted Houses."

This year, The ScareHouse(R) offers three terrifying haunts for just one low price: Hall of Nightmares, Screamatorium, and a brand new attraction: Delirium 3-D!

In Delirium 3-D, guests will enter a deranged and demented world filled with color, creatures, and the crazed imagination of a very twisted mind. The 3-D glasses will protect your eyes, but your brain may never be the same! Are you ready for your date with Delirium?

It takes nearly ten months of design and construction for The ScareHouse(R) "Scream Team" of artists and producers to turn nightmares into reality. This year's production features a ghoulish assortment of unique and original costumes, music, special effects, and monsters.

Meet the Ghost Hunters at The ScareHouse(R)

The ScareHouse(R) is also offering a rare chance for local fans to meet three stars from television's top-rated paranormal phenomenon: Ghost Hunters! Steve Gonsalves, Dave Tango, and Kris Williams will meet with fans, sign autographs, and pose for photos on Saturday, October 4th. Tickets and information are available at www.scarehouse.com.

The ScareHouse(R) opens for a sneak preview weekend on Friday and Saturday, September 26 and 27. It will be open Thursdays through Sundays from October 2 through November 1. Doors open at 7pm.

This entry was posted in News on December 21, 2013 by Chuck Gregory.

A Capitol Fourth on PBS Goes for the Gold With a Special Olympic Tribute to Team USA Led By Gold Medalist Scott Hamilton

On July Fourth, there's no place like our nation's capital for America's biggest birthday party. The 28th annual broadcast of A Capitol Fourth, hosted by Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning actor Jimmy Smits, will feature a special salute to our country's summer Olympians. Gold medal winner Scott Hamilton will lead the tribute to Team USA, honoring past and present Olympians on stage before a crowd of hundreds of thousands live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. A musical tribute from the National Symphony Orchestra with maestro Erich Kunzel will include John Williams' "Olympic Fanfare" and the inspirational song "This is the Moment" performed by Tony Award-winning Broadway star Brian Stokes Mitchell. Kunzel will also conduct the Cincinnati Pops at the Beijing Olympics this summer, the only American orchestra to perform in this year's Olympic Games. Olympians to be honored during the tribute include: Eli Bremer (Modern Pentathlon); Tim Morehouse (Fencing); Dominic Grazioli (Shooting), Jake Deitchler (Wrestling), Kendrick Farris (Weightlifting), Nancy Rios (Sailing), Bob Malaythong (Badminton) and Jessica Long (2006 Paralympian of the Year). The multi-award winning event will be broadcast in high definition and commercial free on PBS Friday, July 4, 2008 from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. ET (check local listings), simulcast on National Public Radio and around the world to our troops on the American Forces Network.

"I can't think of a better venue than the U.S. Capitol to honor and pay tribute to my fellow Olympians," said Scott Hamilton. "These athletes represent all of the qualities that have made America so great and it's only fitting that we give Team USA a patriotic send off to Beijing on the 4th of July when we celebrate our nation's birthday!"

The most popular and beloved male figure skating star in the world, Scott Hamilton is also a network TV skating commentator, actor, performer, producer, Emmy Award nominee, best-selling author, role model, humanitarian and philanthropist. As a cancer and brain tumor survivor, he is constantly reminding others that, with fortitude and determination, anything is possible. In 1990, Hamilton was inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame, adding that achievement to his more than 70 titles, awards and honors. This includes winning four consecutive U.S. Championships (1981-1984), four consecutive World Championships (1981-1984) and the 1984 Olympics. Also in 1990, he became a privileged member of the World Figure Skating Hall of Fame. Scott appears regularly on television. He has recently signed a three year exclusive agreement with NBC Sports to cover all of their skating broadcasts including the upcoming winter Olympics in 2010. This past season, he hosted Fox's reality series Skating with Celebrities. On the big screen, Hamilton recently starred in the mega box office motion picture comedy hit Blades of Glory with Will Ferrell and Jon Heder. An acclaimed author, Hamilton received critical praise for his New York Times best-selling autobiography Landing It (Kensington Books, October 1999), an intimate, candid and insightful look at his professional and personal life on and off the ice. His new inspirational book, The Great Eight, will be published by Thomas Nelson Publishing in January 2009.

A Capitol Fourth will include special performances by Grammy Award-winning musicians Huey Lewis and the News, American Idol winner Taylor Hicks, Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame legend Jerry Lee Lewis, Tony Award-winning Broadway star Brian Stokes Mitchell, classical superstar Hayley Westenra and American soprano Harolyn Blackwell in performance with the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of top pops conductor Erich Kunzel.

A Capitol Fourth 2008 is made possible by grants from The Boeing Company, the National Park Service, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Department of the Army, the National Endowment for the Arts, PBS and public television stations nationwide. Air travel is provided by American Airlines.

ALSO READ: Celebrate July 4th with Uncle Sam-wich.

This entry was posted in News and tagged New York on December 21, 2013 by Chuck Gregory.

Largest Gathering of World-Renown Artists Ever to Visit Detroit

Park West(R), the largest art gallery conducting fine art auctions on more than 85 cruise ships and auctions at sea in other locations throughout the world ranging from Venice, Italy, to St. Petersburg, Russia, marks its 40th anniversary this July by bringing more than 40 artists to Detroit in celebration of "40 Years of Art and Art History."

In 1969, Park West(R) Founder Albert Scaglione left his career as an assistant professor of mechanical engineering sciences at Wayne State University working with NASA and others and started his own fine art gallery. In the early 70's, Scaglione developed very close relationships with artists Yaacov Agam, Peter Max and Victor Vasarely, the estate of M.C. Escher, and directly with the major dealers who represented Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall, Joan Miro and Salvador Dali and launched a new way to introduce their art to a much larger segment of the American public.

As Park West(R) developed, its range of artists included Itzchak Tarkay, Norman Rockwell, Romero Britto, Marcel Mouly, and many others from all four corners of the globe. Today its range includes South African realist painter, Andrew Bone who paints in the Bush of Africa, British artist Simon Bull whose last project has been painting the life of Muhammad Ali, to American photo- realist painter Scott Jacobs who is licensed by the estates of Elvis Presley and Marilyn Monroe and is an official licensed artist for Harley Davidson(TM). The works of the Park West(R) artists have been exhibited in literally hundreds of museums and universities worldwide.

Since its establishment, by working directly with the artists, Park West(R) has provided fine artwork with a high level of dynamic creativity and quality to more than 1.2 million clients in more than 70 countries around the world and helped launch the careers of hundreds of artists. From its humble beginnings in a storefront in Southfield, Mich., it has now become the world's largest dealer of fine art selling more original artworks than any other gallery or company.

Park West(R) employs more than 20 artists from the local metro Detroit area as art restorers and supports artist groups throughout the world. Through its artists and affiliations with universities and organizations, Park West(R) supports young artists throughout the world. Its philosophy is that all artists seriously endeavoring in their work should be encouraged to exhibit their work and have the opportunity to be recognized.

In celebration of its 40-year history, more than 40 world renowned artists will be staying at the Townsend Hotel in Birmingham, Mich. and convening at Park West's(R) 63,000 square foot gallery in Southfield, Mich. for the July 16th and 17th appearance in the Detroit area. The list is continuing to expand but now includes:

— Yaacov Agam — Marc Kanovich — Shan Merry
— Howard Behrens — Thomas Kinkade — David Najar
— Jackie Holland- — Anatole — Peter Nixon
Berkley Krasnyansky — Dominic
— Andrew Bone — Fanch Ledan Pangborn
— Simon Bull — Jay Lewkowitz — Jean-Claude
— Alexander Chen — Charles Lee Picot
— Hua Chen — Linda LeKinff — Giuseppe Pino
— Marcus Glenn — Csaba Markus — Schaefer-Miles
— Alfred Gockel — Marko Mavrovich — Itzchak Tarkay
— Lisa Grubb — Peter Max — Yuval Wolfson
— Scott Jacobs — Igor Medvedev — Tim Yanke

Disney artists: Representatives from Special guests:
— Dave Bossert the Estates of: — Ron Dinicola,
— Toby Bluth representative
— James Coleman — Norman Rockwell of Muhammad
— Harrison Ellenshaw — Pierre Eugene Cambier and Lonnie Ali
— Noah — Marcel Mouly
— David Willardson — Zamy Steynovitz

Photographers: Experts and art historians:
— Ron Agam — Anthony Janson Ph.D.
— Tom Murray — Eleanor Hight Ph.D.
(Beatles — Joseph Jacobs
photographer) — Bernard Ewell A.S.A.
— Caroline Ashleigh A.A.A.

Park West(R) has recently sponsored a project of painting the life of Muhammad Ali with Simon Bull and Peter Max and also is the exclusive representative for all signed objects and photographs of Muhammad Ali on cruise ships worldwide. Mr. Ali will be represented by Ron Dinicola, Esq. President of Muhammad Ali Enterprises.

Roy E. Disney, Director Emeritus and Consultant for the Disney Company will give a video presentation and world renowned art experts such as Bernard Ewell A.S.A., the most recognized expert on Salvador Dali, will also be at the celebrations in Southfield and Birmingham, Mich.

According to Park West(R) CEO, Scaglione, "Peter Max's work is recognized all around the world and Yaacov Agam arguably has created more monumental works than any other artist in history. Agam is installing a 75 foot by 33 foot sculpture in front of the new Olympic Stadium in Taiwan, China. He is coming directly from meetings there to our Park West(R) event. Simon Bull has been working for the past year-and-a-half on more than one hundred original paintings of Muhammad Ali, four of which were selected by him and are now hanging in his new home in Louisville, Ky. I am truly energized by the agreement from all of these creative, artistic talents to come together in one place at one time so that this book can be created. Louis Postel the editor of the book has been able to retain the writers Anthony Janson Ph.D., co- author of the Janson History of Art, the most widely used art textbook in the world; Eleanor Hight Ph.D. Assistant Professor at the University of New Hampshire; Joseph Jacobs, noted art writer and historian, and many other important art historians and writers will be at the event as the editorial writing team is still being put together."

This entry was posted in Hotels, News on December 21, 2013 by Chuck Gregory.

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