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Cape Girardeau is one of the historic cities of Missouri that continues to represent a great deal of its history not only in its cultural traditions but also in many of the local buildings. The downtown area retains many of its early buildings and it has the charm of an early American town. The town [...]

This part of the trip is always the strangest.  Getting somewhere is always hard, because there are all the impossible things that have to happen before.  You leave a place, and it is almost like closing up the little shop that is your life.  It takes a lot of effort to keep that life going, [...]

Dennis had to tell his family and friends that he was going to move back to New York. He was born and raised in a small town in Oklahoma and grew up with the ambition of being an actor. He demonstrated an early talent for the stage and everyone in his town knew that he [...]

I have always been drawn to the style of Art Deco.  The art and the architecture seems somewhat contradictory to me, in that it looks modern while retaining a vintage feel.  I don’t know if that makes sense, but when I found myself standing in the middle of the Art Deco District in South Beach [...]

Whether it is culture, long walks along the beach, or open air markets, Toronto has it all, and when you are searching for the perfect apartment, TransGlobe Property Management will have just what you need.  The sense of community has garnered this city to placed at the top of the best cities in which to [...]

Perth, Australia is a beautiful city that is rich in cultural history as well as the arts. It is the fourth largest city in the country, while it is also the capital and largest city of Western Australia. In addition to a progressive arts scene, beautiful geography and an interesting history, Perth has many cultural [...]

A holiday in Goa is the material of dreams.  It is one of the most coveted vacation spots for environmental tourists looking for biodiversity, 24 hour party people looking for great dance music, and anyone who’s ever felt the call of the ocean, looking for the perfect beach.  Goa has all this and much more, [...]

Symbols of Chinese culture, like fried noodle stalls and temples, are found all over Singapore. So, It wasn’t surprising when 70 percent of the population is ethnic Chinese. While it’s odd to then have a specific area called ‘Chinatown’ in Singapore, at the same time, it makes sense that Singapore sees itself as a modern [...]

History in NY goes back further than the arrival of the first Europeans, however this history is not well documented or recorded. in 1524 the explorer Giovanna Di Verazzano sailed into New York harbor to be the first European to see the harbor. Today a bridge between New York’s main land and Manhattan island is [...]

The Theatre Royal presented their first show in February of 1837.  This building, a Grade One Listed building remains to this day, one of the most historic of the country of England’s cultural heritage landmarks.  The heart of Grainger Town in Newcastle is dominated by the theatre which is on the top of the list [...]

There is a spectacular three-day camping event called Camp Bestival by the Jurassic seaside in Dorset. Even though I don’t camp there, but instead get a room at a Dorset Hotel, I still manage to enjoy the Bestival. It’s a family event which the legendary Lulworth Castle hosts on one of the most beautiful estates [...]

I found the Chelsea Physic Garden to be a wonderful place while I was staying in London. The Park was quiet and restful; located alongside the edge of Thames River in beautiful Chelsea. It was only a block away from one of the Chelsea Hotels, which I and my mother were staying. My mother wanted [...]

The coast of Yorkshire is one of the most popular destinations in the United Kingdom.  Surrounding the coast of Flamborough Head there are many choices of some of the best of Great Britain’s seaside hotels, holiday cottages and resorts.  This is mixed in with the rich heritage that exists in this region of the country.  [...]

You hear your favorite entertainer is coming to your town; they will be performing in concert. You have to get tickets. What a rush that is to be part of that whole scenario. Whether you go online for your ticket or you go down and wait in line for hours to get that ticket or [...]

The five-star hotels in Delhi really are spectacular, and mix a heady combination of elements in one of the headiest mixtures of humanity on the planet. There is exquisite food, design that is world-class and extremely refined, and modern amenities to keep the traveler in touch with the rest of the world. Although [...]

God of Carnage is a play written by Yasmina Reza and just recently won the award for Best Play at the 2009 Tony Award celebration at Radio City Music Hall in New York. Tourists who are staying in a best Manhattan hotel will be pleased to know that it is still running on Broadway at [...]

My Culture doesn’t deal with death too well. But, after I attended the Memorial near Central Park of one of my closest friend and was back at my hotel central park in the distance, I wondered why this countries the burial rituals, the beauty and personal touch was missing. My friends Memorial was so [...]

World travelers will remember important sites, lovely people, and scrumptious meals, for the entire lives, but the memory held at your favorite Malaysian hotel will hold secrets that none of the other places can offer. The amazing country is astounding in its exotic charm and rich, multi-cultural fabric, and the hotel will be a place [...]

There are many traditional performance elements in South African culture. Music plays an essential role in the daily lives of its citizens and in most artistic expressions. South Africa is an extremely diverse country, with influences of many other nations found in it. The music scene is reflective of this and embraces social and political [...]

Philipp Maier is more than the United Arab Emirates Philharmonic Orchestra’s (UAEPO) Conductor and Artistic Director. He was the founder of the company and continues to serve as its driving force. He established the orchestra after his move to Dubai in 2005 and has been changing the face of UAE culture and its music scene [...]

Gallery 76 has a strong focus on promoting contemporary art. It is located in the Dubai International Art Centre and features the work of national as well as international artists. Their mission is to present works in various mediums from established and up-and-coming artists in mixed media, installations, sculpture, photography and painting. Dubai has grown [...]

Rajan Krishnan is an Indian artist born in Kerala, a state in Southwestern India, in 1967. He received his BFA in painting after attaining a BA in economics. He then went on to complete an MFA in painting from Faculty of Fine Arts, M. S. University, Baroda. He now lives and works in Kochi, Kerala [...]

Salvador Dali was born in Spain, the northern village called Figueras. Many years before he would reach the fame and the popularity that now has his paintings hanging in museums and five star Hotels, Spain and his instructors knew that he was destined to it. He started drawing at the age of ten, and [...]

Elections in various countries have gained much press in the last few years. Here and now, perhaps come and gone depending on the time differences, people around the world are voting tonight for a common idea and purpose, the global election, to save the planet. The acknowledgment that no matter cultural and societal [...]

In light of the current global economy, many anticipated that this year’s Art Dubai would struggle to make a splash. While sales on big ticket pieces were down from the previous year, overall, participants and organizers were optimistic about the event’s success.
One of the surprises of the event was the success of European and American [...]

For many summer travelers, Majorca is the prime destination spot. Many relaxing beaches, or many night time spots create an atmosphere that is quite like no other. Tourism has brought the rest of the world to the Balearic Islands, wherein it was a location known about and traveled to for Europeans for years. [...]

The ‘invasion’ of music occurred more than forty years ago. Not a lot of time in the history of the world, but creating history non the less. And so much so in such a short amount of time. The Beatles walked off their plane in Manhattan’s Kennedy airport, and they took not [...]

In traveling to Singapore one may notice the luxury, the beauty, the joy. One of the many ways to express and to move and to experience life is through the world of dance. Be it traditional ballet, or more contemporary forms, Singapore has it all. And whether one has money [...]

Beadwork is loosely defined as any craft or art that uses beads for decorative or artistic purpose. This includes attaching beads to cloth or stringing them together into jewelry. Beads can also be incorporated into sculpture, multi-media artwork, and wall hangings.
Most beadwork involves stringing or threading beads onto wire, thread, or yarn. However, some [...]

The public performances included in all puppet festivals around the world, tend to include, aside from the puppet shows themselves…films, classes and workshops, school shows, and, open classes for people, young and old alike, wanting to learn the art of puppetry, wanting to carry on the artist traditions of any given culture and society. [...]