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Get to Know Your Orchestra Posted by Gary Locke on Nov 17, 2016
As the holidays approach, symphonies around the U.S. get a little less serious. One of the great treasures of any community is its musicians. In the United States you will find bands, orchestras, philharmonics, symphonies, and ensembles of all sizes playing every weekend. Most towns have some form of a brass or jazz band in…
U.S. Election Vocabulary Posted by Gary Locke on Nov 4, 2016
We’ve talked about the U.S. presidential election, but you may still find yourself hearing certain terms which you don’t fully understand. Here’s a handy vocabulary guide to words and phrases which take on greater significance in the United States every four years. Absentee ballot: A ballot which is filled out and usually mailed in by…
Weird and Wonderful: The Edgar Allan Poe Films of Roger Corman Posted by Gary Locke on Oct 27, 2016
Boo! Halloween is upon us, which means that a scary movie or two is almost required viewing in every American household. It’s also a time when lovers of literature tend to take out their volumes of Edgar Allan Poe to dip into the macabre stories and poems of one of America’s first full-time professional writers…
Streets, Beats & Eats – Denver Posted by sasha on Oct 25, 2016
Located at exactly a mile above sea level, Denver is known as the “Mile High City.” Take a video tour of Colorado’s capital to check out the city’s “Streets, Beats & Eats.” See the Colorado State Capitol, Denver Art Museum, Big Blue Bear, 16th Street, City Park, and Red Rocks Amphitheater all in this short…
A Short Trip to Colorado Posted by sasha on Oct 18, 2016
With a few days in Colorado, you can visit the state’s capital city of Denver, head up to the mountains in Breckenridge, and take a hike in Boulder. Of course, you should also visit Rocky Mountain National Park if you have time. In this video tour, see the Colorado State Capitol, Big Blue Bear, the Art…
Great American Cities – Denver Posted by sasha on Oct 12, 2016
After exploring the Pacific Northwest in Seattle, Portland, and Bend, we’re headed to the Rocky Mountains and the great city of Denver. Name – The city’s name was chosen at the time to honor the governor of the Kansas Territory where it was located. His name was James W. Denver. The founder of Denver hoped…
Streets, Beats & Eats – Bend Posted by sasha on Sep 29, 2016
If you love the great outdoors, delicious food, craft beer, and live music, then Bend is one American town you should definitely check out. Spend days out in the mountains, at the lake, or hiking by waterfalls. Back in town, you’ve got plenty of choices for wining, dining, and entertainment. See what Bend has to…