Mar
25
The Miami nightclub scene is as diverse as the musical genres that can be found there. It is an extremely evening entertainment oriented city, though that does not mitigate the popularity of daytime activities associated with it, and a great club scene is part of the Miami culture. From fabulous dance clubs to live music venues and comedy clubs, there is most definitely something for everyone in the Miami nightlife. Many of the great hotels in the city also have a nice lounge that will feature some kind of live music and or comedy events. The hotel is also a great place to get information on where the best clubs for a particular event or activity are and how to find them.
The dance scene in the city is one of the strongest in the country. Cameo is just one of the great options and features incredible DJ spun mixes that include music samples from around the world. Be prepared from some frenzied dance moves and pulsating sounds if you enter this club. Mansion is one of the popular dance clubs in the city and it is located in a building that was built in 1936. This historic aspect of the club adds charm to its atmosphere but doesn’t slow down the pace of the dance moves or rhythm of the hits.
Some of the top comedy clubs in the city are also some of the biggest hits for tourists. Some of the larger venues host major touring acts but some of the top comedians, while others are a great place for local comedians to display their talents. Places like the Improv , which is one of the city’s premier comedy clubs, offers dinner and a great show. Many of the comedians that come through here are on a larger tour and others are solid staples on the Miami scene. The Improv also features special events and competitions.
Mar
14
If you are going to the races at Cheltenham this upcoming week there is a little something you need to know about the three main enclosures from which you can see the races.
The first main enclosure is the Sun’s Best Mate and it sits opposite the main stands so it is very easy to find. Inside you will find a number of great places to eat when you get hungry as well as some great bars and betting facilities in case you want to just hang out and watch the race from there. There will in great fashion be a number of cover bands and other forms of entertainment in here, but you should get your tickets into here now because seats are already filling up fast and there is already no room left on the big race day, and Friday the 19th.
For most of the festival Tarstalls and Club will be combined. The exception being on the Open Saturday and the Festivals. This will be great news for people who get in here because with them combined you have a much greater view of everything going on. From here there is access to the Member’s Lawn, paddock, viewing steps and if the weather is good the center of the fence near the finish line. This is a great place for all race fanatics to gather and watch from the best area in the house. At the Guinness Villiage near the Tarstalls there will also be additional seating, bars bands and more entertainment. From the Tarstalls you have great access to all sorts of different areas of the event, with the ability to go to any of the wide choice of betting, restaurants and bars available inside these two areas, The Paddock, the Centaur, The Hall of Fame, the unsaddling enclosure where you may be able to see some of your favorite horses. This is another great place to grab a seat. If you have any extra time, you may want to check out the Tented Villiage and make your way around the vendors as you never know what great things you will find there.
The final place is the Club, which is the most exclusive you can get. Here the best viewing and refreshments are available, as well as having access to all the other facilities offered in the other enclosures.
Feb
19
So, I was wondering what all there would be to do in Atlanta, Georgia. It turns out that my good friend Tammy won two round trip plane tickets to Atlanta and hotel accommodations for a three-night stay. She won the trip through a drawing at work that was part of the annual convention and seminar event. The point of all this, which might be obvious, is that she invited me to go with her and not being one to pass up a free trip I accepted. Meanwhile, I had never been to Atlanta before and was wondering what all we might want to do there.
About the only aspects I was aware of before looking into the local entertainment and cultural aspects of the city was the fact that the Atlanta Hawks were their NBA team and the Braves were their baseball team. And of course the Atlanta Falcons are their football team. There, that was the extent of my knowledge about Atlanta, Georgia. However, now I can say I’m actually much more familiar with it, well and of course I have been there and explored the city by now, but I also did my homework before arriving.
It turns out that in addition to all of the major professional sports teams, Atlanta really has a lot of dynamic cultural institutions and entertainment options. We also had a great time at some of the local nightclubs. We love to go dancing and sort of mingling with new people and our first night in town we went to a place called Compound. It’s on Brady Avenue and is really a cool and kind of chic, but not pretentiously, in its own way. We also went to happy hour at a place called Loca Luna just because Tammy liked the name. The happy hour was great and they’re known for their appetizers. This has just been a light sampling, but we had a fabulous time in Atlanta and I recommend it as a vacation destination for anyone.
Jan
25
It doesn’t take long for someone like me to get the hang of how these gambling schemes work. I can see pretty easily how they play into your desires to get something for nothing. It’s a lot like living in those cities where big things happen to people all the time, just for showing up. I understand the game. It’s a pretty tricky game, but I’m a pretty tricky fellow, and it’s hard to pull a fast one over on me. Like those guys who throw those three cards on tables in New York City street corners. The guys named Monty. They have something pretty sweet going on, but it’s easy to see the trick once you get the hang of it. They have fast hands is all, and they all are named Monty, and that’s trickery of the highest degree.
I can appreciate it, though, and once I started to appreciate it so much, that I appreciated a month’s salary away, being there on the sidewalk, appreciating Monty. However. When I have the opportunity to see how it’s really done, how gambling really works, I take it. There’s a site right here where you can set yourself up for a great weekend with your friends and family members of all ages to enjoy a million kinds of fun.
I don’t go for the casinos any more. That had to stop a long time ago, and I learned my lessons. It’s not that I don’t get it, I mean, I am a smart cookie, I understand it. But I get to understanding it so much that I forget it’s an experiment on my part and end up throwing all sorts of money on things that look interesting. And in these places, everything looks interesting. These days, I love the buffets and the entertainments. There’s something for everyone. There’s a trick to these things, too, and they can’t pull one over on me, because I see that the trick is that they do things you want to see, and they give you the food you like to eat, and that’s enough for me.
Sep
2
The history of the success of Hong Kong is a long history. Rumors had been going around various countries for the ten years following the handing over of Hong Kong to China from Great Britain. But those rumors of the social and the economic demise of the city were unfounded and the Hong Kong has become a booming center for trade, commerce and tourism. The Hong Kong hotel industry as well as the other service industries of the restaurants, the bars, and the convention centers have been steadily becoming more successful.
And the day to day living has become more normal, in the political sectors as well as the social and financial realms. This is a very small region that is having a global effect, and doing so with the self confidence gained from the years of struggle and the successes related to that struggle. In a world wherein many countries are suffering from financial and economic downturns and the effects of the recession, Hong Kong markets, and the city itself, are busier than ever. And while the city is again part of the motherland of China, they are under their own independent rule, with their own governments systems in place. Only ten percent of the land mass of Hong Kong, is home to just about seven million people.
And added to that number are the floods of tourists, from South East Asia as well as from around the globe. Those traveling to the city, and the locals as well, are generally fond of one of the two aspects of the city. One aspect is the busy metropolis and the incredible architecture of the skyscrapers. Many love to walk along the city streets and feel the vibe of excitement while others prefer to view from the top of Victoria Peak. The other aspect is that of the outdoors. There is an expanse of undeveloped countryside surrounding the city, and this draws many bikers, hikers and campers to the region. The city itself has been gradually becoming more westernized, however the peaceful core of the philosophy remains totally Chinese in nature. These contrasts are what make Hong Kong one of the most interesting destinations in the world.
Aug
12
I didn’t know London could have a good nightlife, especially when I found out that all the pubs close around 11pm. But, when I walked into the Asylum in New Kingston, I felt like I was a Jamaican clubber. That’s where I found out where else I could go for the few nights I have here in London. I was so happy to get this list, I wrote them all down on a bar napkin and stuck it in my pocket, hoping to not lose it while I danced the night away in total club bliss.
London, has several clubs like Cameos on Margaret and W1, my fellow clubbers told me it’s more upscale and located right in the heart of London’s West End. But they told me is a must before I leave. The next place on my list is Buds, Lower Clapton road and Hackney, a small intimate club which specializes in ‘bashment’ style music. I didn’t know what that was, but I acted like it did, so I would still look cool in front of my new found clubbing friends. Third on my list was Subterrania, Ladbroke Grove, Chis Goldfinger and David Rodigan spin there on different nights, and oh yeah, I wrote, Chris Goldfinger also spins at Cameos. I do hope I managed to make it to Subterrania, that sounds perfect for me, a modern mix of music is played there.
I flipped my napkin over and wrote down, Nightmoves on Shoreditch High Street, it’s there favorite place that recently re-opened and caters to a more mature crowd, playing reggea, soca, dancehall and lover’s rock. I don’t know why a mature crowd is one of their favorite places to chill, but if I have the time, I’ll check it out. Mature crowds sounds to old school to me. Last on my paper napkin list was Illusions Club, on Streatham, a mix of hiphop, R&B, reggae is played there. Hearing about all these clubs made me happy that I booked a City Hotel http://www.cityhotel.co.uk, I was worried that London just wasn’t a clubber’s heaven. In these next few nights I’m hoping to be proving wrong, big time.
Aug
7
Buxton, England is a beautiful place to holiday at and a great place to bring the entire family. There are many excellent Buxton Hotels to accommodate the most hard to please clients. If you plan to stay more than a few days in Buxton there’s plenty for you and your family to do, like explore Poole’s Cavern, spend a day walking and picnicking at the Pavilion Gardens or if you have no children, you can check out the Opera House.
For Poole’s Cavern, you’ll be surrounded by rich woodlands and Poole’s Cavern is by far one of England’s best show caves. The cavern is natural limestone and goes approximately 300 meters deep into a hillside. There are many astonishing stalactites and stalagmite formations. The visitors center will educate one with information about the cave dwellers during the Bronze Age, metalworks by the Romans and various other historical details.
Pavilion Gardens will be a nice treat after the Caverns. It’s located right in the center of Buxton and offers 23 acres of green oasis and handsomely landscaped gardens. There are several lakes to play around, and check for times when bands will be performing at the bandstand. The children will enjoy the adventure playground, the miniature train rides, the adults will enjoy the newly renovated Victorian conservatory where there’s a quaint cafe’.
If Opera is your thing, then by all means go to one of the Opera’s at Buxton’s Opera House. It opened in 1903 and is one of the best examples of a surviving and thriving theater. The architecture is Edwardian and at one time was turned into a movie house, but with much restoration and fanfare, it reopened as an Opera House once again in 2001. There are now over 450 performances every year, and it’s not just only Opera. They have dance, drama, comedy and music. Plus, annually holds the prestigious Opera Festival and the International Gilbert and Sullivan Festivals. So, no matter what time of the year you take your holiday in Buxton, there will be something fantastic going on at the Opera House.
Aug
6
Our second city to visit during our stay in the United Kingdom was Cardiff. After we arrived by train and got settled in our room at the Cardiff Hotel, we decided to first check out the National Museum Cardiff and then on our second day here, we thought we’d see a show at St. David’s Hall.
The Cardiff Museum was highly recommended to us by fellow passengers on the train, we were hoping we might bump in to them while we were here, but we never did. They recommendation though, was superb. The Museum had a remarkable collection of European sculptures and paintings. We attended a lunchtime talk and strolled through some new exhibits, but what was really fantastic was the exhibit that took us on a 4,600 million year journey which showed us how the evolution of life changed in Wales. We still had some time left during the day, so we indulge ourselves shopping. We found the Victorian Arcades where there were all kinds of quirky and unusual shops. Like an exotica clothing boutique next to a coffee shop and that was next to a very high end chic fashion store. Oh, and a shop that sold nothing but violins right next to a surf shop. Really, quite a lot of fun.
The next day we decided to skip the show and instead take a tour of Cardiff Castle, which was transformed into a Gothic era on steroids. The castle is located right in the center of Cardiff, it was originally a Roman fort, but now it’s a mixture of buildings from many eras. After the tour, we were still in the mood to shop so we took a boat tour from Cardiff Bay over to Mermaid Quay. After all of that, we were exhausted, but pleasantly happy. We were glad we but Cardiff on our list of places to go.
Aug
5
Michael Jackson will be missed by millions of people across the world. He was an amazing human and phenomenal musician. Upon his death it was immediately declared the King of Pop had died, and it is a title that will remain with him as willhis great musical legacy. It is similar to the labeling of Elvis as the King of Rock and Roll when he died, and the phrase was often included in news casts that covered his death. He was loved for his music, his dancing, his personality and the many charities to which he contributed.
Jackson began his career as part of the Jackson Five, which was comprised of the Jackson brothers. He achieved great respect and recognition at a very early age and propelled the band to many hits. They quickly became a Motown favorite, which was uncommon for youth bands at the time. His fast moves and angelic voice impacted audiences across racial boundaries. This would become one of his major contributions to the industry, as he would later blast through boundaries that kept black artists from performing on the fledgling MTV program. His Thriller video would become the most popular and highly demanded video MTV would present.
Jackson came into his own as a performer with his solo album Off The Wall, though he had previous albums that were well received. This was his first major release as an adult artist and began his rise to superstardom. It was the release of Thriller, however, that solidified Jackson in the hearts of people across the world. It became the number one selling record of all time. Thriller contained the hits Billie Jean, Beat It, Wanna Be Startin’ Something, PYT and more. His concerts always sold out instantly wherever he performed. It is unfortunate that he was not able to perform his final tour, and promoters offered refunds for the concert tickets that were sold for the London performances. Many people declined the offer, however and instead decided to hold onto their tickets as a tribute and memento to this great artist.
Aug
5
Enya is a 48-year-old Irish singer with a very unique voice that can leave you almost spellbound. Born in Gweedore, County Donegal, Ireland May 17, 1961, she is one of ten children. She is known the world over and has been captivating audiences since her career began in 1980. That is when she joined the Irish band, Clannad in which her brothers and sisters were already being featured. She was a member of this group for two years before she teamed up with producer Nicky Ryan and lyricist Roma Ryan. She is a Grammy winner, composer and instrumentalist. Her music has such an unusual quality to it and is mesmerizing to her listeners. There is such a calming, soothing effect attached to her music and yet it draws you ever nearer to the music itself. Some of her most popular albums are Paint The Sky With Stars, Watermark and Shepherd Moons, although all her albums have been very successful for her.
Traveling extensively, Enya makes many appearances throughout the year in various venues, creating and performing her music to the delight of audiences everywhere. Although her music is classified as New Age Celtic music http://www.ceolas.org/ceolas.html, her fans range in age from young to those not quite so young but her music is not restricted to a certain age or sex. She is a very gifted artist whose talents are appreciated far and wide. She is very deserving of all the recognition she has earned. She has received many nominations and awards and two honorary degrees. One is from the University of Galway with a Doctor of Music and the other from the University of Ulster with a Doctor of Letters. When Enya is on tour, if she’s performing in a city near you, make sure you have a ticket for the event and are in attendance to experience first hand this beautiful lady with the haunting voice. After hearing her, you will be a fan forever.
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