Holiday Parade of Lights
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When you mention a Parade of Lights to a pleasure boater, they know what exactly you mean. You decorate your boat with lights and holiday decorations and take a slow harbor cruise so people can watch the brightly decorated crafts sail by.
This year, more than 50 power and sail boats should participate in annual Parade of Lights in suburban Alexandria, Virginia. Watch the floating parade along the Potomac River at the city’s historic waterfront.
Festivities also include pictures with...
November 26th, 2008 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Alexandria, boating, Events, Family Friendly, Just a Bit Weird - Fun & Quirky Places, nightlife, People Watching, Potomac, Sports & Recreation, Virginia
Suggestions for a Fall Bike Ride
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The fall weather has been cold and crisp, but it’s still not time to hang up the bicycle for the year! If you’re a year round cyclist, you won’t need this information, but for those of us who tend toward the fair-weather ride, there are probably only another few weeks to get out for a ride.
The Pierce County Bike Map serves as a great guide for rides this fall. You’ll find the major business centers, attractions, and other key destinations throughout the county listed, along...
November 22nd, 2008 | Mary Jo Manzanares | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: bike rides, Getting Around - Local Transportation, Sports & Recreation, Tacoma, Tours
2008 Seattle Marathon on Thanksgiving Weekend
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It’s time for the annual Thanksgiving tradition. I’m not talking about the feasting. Nor the official launch of the holiday shopping season. I’m talking about a healthier choice –—the running of the Seattle Marathon!
The Marathon starts on 5th Avenue between Harrison and Mercer Streets, east of the Experience Music Project, and ends in Memorial Stadium at the Seattle Center. You can opt for a full or half marathon, and you can run, walk or go by chair, it’s all...
November 21st, 2008 | Mary Jo Manzanares | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Events, Great Walks, People - Interesting Local People, People Watching, races, sports, Sports & Recreation
Backstage at Cirque du Soleil KOOZA
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The night before the Washington, DC opening Cirque du Soleil KOOZA, I had the opportunity to visit the backstage warm-up and rehearsal area and meet one of the artists.
The atmosphere the afternoon before opening night was surprisingly relaxed. As when I entered the tent, a group of about 20 of artists involved with KOOZA, were all casually sitting on the floor chatting, laughing and joking around. The scene seemed similar to what you might find at any college dorm or student center with young...
November 19th, 2008 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Cirque du Soleil, People, Sports & Recreation, The Arts, Washington DC
The World Famous Dancing Horses
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The internationally known Lipizzaner Stallions perform the highest level of dressage with their intricate ballet-like marching, jumping and prancing. Choreographed to classical music by the masters, the dozen all white horses entertain horse fans across the globe with their lively performances.
Read more about their history here.
The Lipizzaner Stallions Patriot Center 4500 Patriot Circle Fairfax, VA 22030 (map it)
Dates and Times – Friday and Saturday, November...
November 16th, 2008 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: animals, Fairfax, Sports & Recreation, Virginia
National Gallery of Art Ice Rink Opens Tomorrow.
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The Fall weather has been so mild in Washington, DC, it’s hard to believe that the ice skating rink at the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden is scheduled to open tomorrow (a day where the forecast predicts rain and a high temperature of over 60 degrees).
Sculpture Garden Ice-Skating Rink
National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden
Constitution Avenue, NW at 7th Street NW
Washington, DC (map it)
202-289-3360
Dates and Times – November 15 through mid-March, 2009
Monday –...
November 14th, 2008 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Family Friendly, Great Activities for a Date, Great Places to Unwind, ice skating, museums, National Gallery, Sports & Recreation, Washington DC
Walk Against Warming
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Last year record numbers of environmentally-conscious Aussies took part in the Walk Against Warming. They demanded real action against climate change, and it sounds like the federal government heard them. Within a month Prime Minister Kevin Rudd had ratified the Kyoto Protocol!
Who knows what this year’s event will achieve? To help make a different get out to the Sydney event this Saturday! You’ll join thousands in the walk from Martin Place to Hyde Park. Once you finish up, why not relax with...
November 12th, 2008 | Lauren Katulka | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: climate change, environment, Events, global warming, Sports & Recreation, Walk-Against-Warming
Photo Op: Seattle’s Qwest Field
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Details: Qwest Field, the home field advantage for the Seattle Seahawks, is a recognizable part of the Seattle skyline. With a seating capacity of about 67,000, the noise generated by fans can often be heard throughout the downtown core. Seahawk opponents claim the stadium noise make it one of the ultimate home field advantages.
Seattle is known for originating “The Wave", a fan cheer that has the audience standing and waving their arms as the cheer rotates around...
November 9th, 2008 | Mary Jo Manzanares | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: Attractions, People Watching, Photos, Qwest-Field, sports, Sports & Recreation
Sydney Playground Gets a Makeover
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Sydney’s kids will soon have a new place to play! The playground in Victoria Park, next to Sydney University in Camperdown, is getting a facelift!
It should definitely please the local community because they helped to plan it. The innovative playground was designed with the area’s heritage landscape in mind.
Currently the playground doesn’t have a lot of equipment, and there’s harsh gravel on the ground. The new facilities will include a new play area catering for children...
November 6th, 2008 | Lauren Katulka | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: children, News, playground, redevelopment, Sports & Recreation, victoria park
Try Sailing!
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Tomorrow is Try Sailing Day, so why don’t you do just that? This annual free event gives everyone the chance to be the captain of their own boat, even if they don’t own one!
The event makes sailing accessible to everyone, regardless of their age or experience. To get involved just visit one of the 33 participating sailing clubs across the state. Turn up on the day, register, and you can get sailing under the watchful eye of one of the club’s qualified members.
The glare across the...
November 1st, 2008 | Lauren Katulka | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: free, Sports & Recreation, Sydney, Try Sailing Day
Cirque du Soleil’s KOOZA – Simply Amazing!
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Cirque du Soleil’s KOOZA opened last night under the yellow and blue Grand Chapiteau at National Harbor in Washington, DC.
The only word to describe KOOZA is… AMAZING!!!
I’ve seen several Cirque du Soleil productions and KOOZA was by far, the most physical, high-energy and awe inspiring show of all.
The audience’s reaction to the gravity defying, body contorting, magical balancing, and fearless performances resulted in at not several, but many moments during the show, of audible...
November 1st, 2008 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 2Filed under: Attractions, circus, cirque, Great Activities for a Date, Performing Arts - Theater & Dance, Sports & Recreation, The Arts, Washington DC
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