All posts tagged: Where To

Where To…Tampa Bay, Florida

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2.23.19 Hey there and hello Tampa Bay! What can you do in Tampa? Well, take a look for yourself… TAMPA MUSEUM OF ART From the museum’s website: The Tampa Museum of Art opened its award-winning new building in 2010 with a commitment to provide innovative public programs with a focus on ancient, modern, and contemporary art. The Museum balances a growing collection, including one of the largest Greek and Roman antiquities collections in the southeastern United States, with a dynamic annual schedule of special exhibitions. The region’s largest institution devoted to the art of our time, the Museum has fostered a reputation for presenting contemporary photography and new media; most notably, Leo Villareal’s Sky (Tampa), a 14,000-square-foot LED installation on its south façade, has become an iconic landmark for Tampa. Since its founding in 1979, the Museum has been dedicated to providing quality education to students and adults, with more than half of its programs offered free of charge. The Museum is home to Riverwalk Cafe at TMA, a Cafe featuring favorite local flavors overlooking the …

Where To: Savannah, Georgia

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1.19.19 Hey. How is everyone doing this weekend, I should say three-day weekend? Where are we going to for January? Try Savannah, Georgia. It’s one of my favorite spots to visit and you’ll love it too… Credit source: http://www.savannah.com ART & MUSEUMS Luba Lowry Brushing Against Identity! Through portraiture, I explore the complex correlation between the personality of nature and the nature of personality. My paintings have been the featured décor in restaurants from Germany to Minneapolis, and more recently have been seen hanging in art galleries in Savannah and Atlanta. 309 W. St. Julian St., Studio FSU-7. website   (651)894-3053   Samantha Claar’s FineFolk Gallery Featuring Samantha Claar’s Gullah Living Series of Original Paintings, Prints, Cards, Black Art dolls, “Wee People” as well as a selection of Gullah basketry and themed books. Visit to appreciate the stories and history of a resilient people who continue to shape their destiny with faith and happiness. Located in The Village Craftmen on River St. and the Art League of Hilton Head. See phone  Website   Jepson Center For The …

Where To…Washington, D.C.

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12.22.18 Last stop of the year, Washington D.C., our nation’s capital. Art galleries, museums, theatre…you just have to find what you can do in D.C. Credit source: washington.org ART GALLERIES/MUSEUMS   Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery  8th & F St. NW Washington, DC 20001 Penn Quarter/Chinatown CONTACT (202) 633-8300 / (202) 633-8290 fax WEBSITE   Artechouse  1238 Maryland Ave. SW Washington, DC 20024 Southwest Waterfront CONTACT info@artechouse.com WEBSITE       THEATRE    Ford’s Theatre 511 10th St. NW Washington, DC 20004 Penn Quarter/Chinatown CONTACT (202) 347-4833 / (202) 638-1001 fax or onstage@fords.org WEBSITE   Experience Unlimited 8775 Centre Park Dr. Suite 774 Columbia, MD 21045 DC Metro Area CONTACT (410) 880-6111 or becky@liaisonrecords.com WEBSITE   LIVE MUSIC   9:30 Club   815 V St. NW Washington, DC 20001 U Street CONTACT (202) 265-0930 / (202) 265-1392 fax or human@930.com WEBSITE   Union Stage 740 Water St. SW Washington, DC 20024 Southwest Waterfront CONTACT (703) 224-8039 or events@unionstage.com WEBSITE To learn more go to washington.org. Winter Reads and Best of 2018 will continue next week! Enjoy the rest of your weekend, be blessed.    Featured image source: Washington DC

Where To…Atlanta, Georgia

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10.20.18 Back from London and now we are in Atlanta, Georgia. What can you do in Atlanta? Pretty much everything… Credit source: http://www.atlanta.net & City of Atlanta Office of Cultural Affairs   Launched in 2011, the first exhibition of ELEVATE hosted 15 events and 40 performances over 66 days. Artwork filled vacant properties, street corners and plazas to showcase artwork ranging from 13 story murals to contemporary dance, video, installation, and poetry. Although public funding allocated through our percent for art program was the direct source for the artist commissions, additional funding to execute an exhibition of this caliber was provided through local Atlanta businesses. Donation of art space, hotel rooms, theatrical lighting, food, advertising, and cash support nearly doubled the exhibitions initial budget, demonstrating the immediate community support. This intensive cultural programming brought in 13,313 new visitors to downtown Atlanta. At the end of the program, downtown property owners and businesses adopted the bulk of the visual work commissioned through ELEVATE. The artwork has now been incorporated into the permanent downtown landscape. In addition …

Where To…London, England

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9.22.18 We are now traveling across the pond over to London, England or the United Kingdom to see what activities to do, and there is a lot! Thanks to VistiLondon.com. Credit source: Visit London Top Shows in September: Eugenius! at The Other Palace Enter a world of comics and superheroes with cult musical Eugenius!. In this teen love story, a comic book fan tries to find the hero within himself. 1 Sep-7 Oct.   Heathers The Musical at the Theatre Royal Haymarket Heathers The Musical at the Theatre Royal Haymarket. Image courtesy of Emma Holland PR. Don’t miss hit show Heathers The Musical, as it transfers to London’s West End following a successful run at The Other Palace. A cruel clique runs a high school until a new boy arrives and changes everything, in this show based on a cult 1980s film. 3 Sep-24 Nov.     Museums Tate Modern FREE A visit to London isn’t complete without a trip to Tate Modern. Britain’s national museum of modern and contemporary art from around the world is housed in the former …

Where To…Nowhere

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8. 25. 18 Hello again…this month we’re not going anywhere. I’m too busy exploring what my city has to offer. You should do the same. Find out what your city has to offer in art, music, films…where I’m from, downtown has a lot to offer in live music, the university’s museum is located in that area, along with a center for performing arts. Music festivals could be happening near or in your city, go ahead and see what artists are playing. The city we live in has lots of great activities to do, we just have to find it. So go see that arthouse film you’ve heard about or see an indie playing in a venue in town, browse around an art museum to appreciate good art, or a night out seeing a play. Enjoy your weekend, be blessed.   Image source: rivercenter.org

Where To…Albuquerque, New Mexico

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6. 21. 18 Hello and Good Morning where I am. It’s the weekend and I’m pretty happy about it. I’ve never been to Albuquerque New Mexico, but I would love to go. Lots of things to do there… Credit source: Visit Albuquerque   Museums INDIAN PUEBLO CULTURAL CENTER   2401 12th St. N.W., Albuquerque, NM 87104 Phone: (505) 843-7270 Toll-free: (866) 855-7902 Visit Website Make this your first stop to discover Pueblo Indian culture. Enjoy our renowned collection of Pueblo pottery and art, see traditional Native American dances honoring Mother Earth and meet artists selling their handcrafted works. Traveling with a group? Try your hand at pottery-making or gourd painting on one of our in-depth tours. Browse original works of pottery, turquoise jewelry and art at Shumakolowa Gifts, and taste our award-winning Tewa Taco and fresh baked Pueblo oven bread at Pueblo Harvest Café. Located just minutes from Old Town Albuquerque, the IPCC is a vibrant place for people of all cultures to share, learn and discover.       THEATER POPEJOY HALL 203 Cornell Dr. N.E., …

Where To…Chicago

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6. 23. 18 Hello Saturday…Hello Chicago! Soooo many things to do. Where do I begin? Here are some great places that you might like to visit while you’re in the Windy City… Credit source: http://www.choosechicago.com   ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO 111 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 443-3600 The Art Institute of Chicago is home to the greatest collection of Impressionist paintings outside of Paris, including works by Monet, Renoir, Seurat, and Van Gogh. Explore the Renzo Piano¬–designed Modern Wing and its extraordinary collection of works by Chagall, Dalí, Matisse, Picasso, and Pollock, and visit the Ryan Learning Center, a free space offering programs and art-making activities for the whole family. With a wide variety of special exhibitions, daily gallery tours, performance programs, and more, the Art Institute has something for everyone! Hours: The museum is open daily 10:30–5:00; Thursdays 10:30–8:00; and closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s days. Admission: Complete admission information is available at artic.edu/visit. Purchase tickets online or take advantage of CityPASS for up to 50% off combined admission to the Windy …