The Capital Region’s newest destination resort, the MGM National Harbor, opens in just over a month, yet it has already gathered an exciting schedule of top talent. Over the coming months, artists from pop, rock and blues to comedy and R&B will grace the stage at the state-of-the-art Theater at MGM National Harbor. Taking the […]
Add to your boating playlist: West Marine launches Waterlife station on Pandora
09/09/2016 by
I love finding new music and radio stations. Today’s pick is a station on Pandora that I just discovered while perusing press releases and news sites. It’s been playing on Pandora since May, so I’m a little late getting on board, but better late than never. West Marine has launched a first-ever music station on […]
Melanie Martinez brings ‘Cry Baby’ Tour to The National in Richmond, Virginia
08/08/2016 by
Pop/Indie/Alternative singer and songwriter Melanie Martinez is bringing her popular ‘Cry Baby’ Tour to Richmond’s historic National theater (708 E. Broad Street) on September 21, 2016. Melanie Martinez’s distinctive sound, creative songwriting and viral videos have garnered her a firm spot at the top of the charts as well as created a dedicated following. Martinez’s […]
ICE! at Gaylord Hotels: 2016 Events and Themes
08/06/2016 by
While we’re all watching the heat of Rio de Janeiro and the Summer Olympics, the folks at Gaylord Hotels have ice on the brain. Three million pounds of it to be exact. Gaylord Hotels recently announced themes for Christmas and ICE! 2016, and it’s shaping up to be bigger and better than ever. If you’re […]
‘Frozen, A Musical Spectacular’ comes to the Disney Wonder stage
08/05/2016 by
Frozen fever has already taken over the world. Now it’s headed to the sea. The animated hit will soon appear as “Frozen, A Musical Spectacular” aboard the Disney Wonder. This theatrical stage show debuts on cruises starting November 10, 2016, from Galveston, Texas. In addition to new enhancements to the ship itself, the “Frozen” story […]
The Richmond Jazz Festival returns to town August 11-14, 2016
08/01/2016 by
The East Coast’s premier jazz music event, the Richmond Jazz Festival, returns for its seventh year on August 11 – 14, 2016. Events and performances will take place at several Richmond locations, with the main event being held at Maymont on Saturday and Sunday. Thousands of music lovers from across the country will travel to […]
All For One: New Nighttime show at Busch Gardens
07/21/2016 by
Busch Gardens Williamsburg has taken swashbuckling action and adventure to a new level. All For One, which debuted on Friday, July 1, 2016, delivers a thrilling new take on the classic tale of Alexandre Dumas’ “The Three Musketeers” as well as brings the excitement of a major nighttime show back to the Williamsburg theme park. […]
Interview: Chase Rice talks gigs, Garth and giving it his all
07/16/2016 by
Chase Rice talks gigs, Garth and giving it his all.
Eight Reasons to get your Busch Gardens/Water Country USA 2-Park Fun Card
03/01/2016 by
It’s the perfect time of year to start thinking about spring and summer time plans and activities. I, for one, am already counting down the days until my favorite theme parks open for the season. For a limited time, guests can now purchase a Busch Gardens/Water Country USA 2-Park Fun Card for $77, which is […]
Schnitzel, Schnaps, and lots and lots of Bier: Oktoberfest Bier Fest at Busch Gardens
09/21/2015 by
One of my travel dreams is to explore the castles, towns, and traditions of Germany and Austria and to attend Oktoberfest in Munich. Well, Munich and Austria are not happening in my very near future, so I jumped at the chance to live out a bit of my Bavarian background (my maiden name is Eisentrout […]
Epcot’s International Flower & Garden Festival 2015: New Gardens, Menu Items and Music
01/30/2015 by
The already lush landscape of Disney’s Epcot gets a floral boost during the International Flower & Garden Festival, March 4 through May 17, 2015. This year’s event feature a host of new gardens, character topiaries, menu items and musical performances. Special weekend festival events will offer surprises for families, art lovers and gardening buffs. Epcot’s […]
