Hispanic Heritage Month At The Indiana State Museum

Come celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Latino music, education and performance arts at the Indiana State Museum. The free celebration will help connect young Latinos with their elders. And, this year’s event will showcase exciting speakers, tours, spicy performances and activities highlighting the state’s rich Latino history.

While enjoying the festival be sure to explore the month-long exhibit of Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, Ofrendas, which the Indiana State Museum will celebrate with a festival on October 25 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.. You’ll see altars, or ofrendas, created by community members, artists, schools and families in Indiana.

As in the Day of the Dead tradition, each altar celebrates the life of a deceased person and symbolically welcome their returning soul. These altar’s will be located in Legacy Theater on Level 1 of the museum from September 27 through November 2. A interesting part of the exhibit is learning how these altars are decorated using photos, trinkets, and other items to help personalize and create a tribute to each person.

“Over the past two years, I’ve enjoyed helping the ISM with the planning of their Latino Festival of the Arts . Indiana Latino Heritage Day, promises to engage the Latino community, statewide, and grow our collections showcasing Indiana Hispanics,” said Carlos Sosa, event partner and local businessman.

The festival will include:
  • A Afro-Latin dance performance by the Sancocho Music and Dance Collage
  • Panel discussion focusing on Latino culture and history throughout the state
  • Exhibitors who will help tell Indiana’s Latinos story
  • Activities will include a chance for children to create their own super hero persona and cape
  • You can also tour the museum’s second floor gallery
Celebrate Latino History at the Indiana State Museum, located in White River State Park in the heart of downtown Indianapolis!

Plan Your Visit To The Indiana State Museum

Both Indiana Latino Heritage Day and Day of the Dead events are included with museum admission, and for ticket information visit www.indianamuseum.org.

Help The National Park Foundation Reach Their Funding Goal

The story of America has be told to generations through our national parks. From the Grand Canyon to the Washington Monument to Gettysburg National Military Park, there are over 400 national parks to explore, and each has a different story to tell.
You can help support the National Park Foundation, which is only $34,000 away from their reaching their year-end goal! The deadline is September 30, just days away. And, your gift will help support critical work to protect our national parks, connect more people to them, and inspire future generations of park stewards to care for the places we love.

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American Spirits: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition” Exhibit at the Indiana State Museum.

Imagine – It’s the 1920′s, and droppers, or hired killers, lit up the streets with Chicago lightning (gunfire). A time when prohibition drove people into speakeasy’s that served up bootleg and white lightning until the copper’s busted the joint.
To celebrate this complex and colorful time in America’s history make plans to attend a special Indiana Spirits party on Friday, Oct. 3 at the Indiana State Museum for their new exhibit American Spirits: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition. Step back in time, and enter a one-night-only speakeasy, where you can sample bourbon and other spirits at the VIP bar. Meet the world’s first female master bourbon taster, Peggy Noe Stevens, formerly with Woodford Reserve, pose for a gangster mug shot, and learn the Charleston and Shimmy as everyone celebrates the roaring ’20s.
Check out all the events, current exhibits, and more to experience at the Indiana State Museum by visiting http://www.indianamuseum.org/

Milestone Hotel Shares Halloween Treats With A British Touch

This autumn The Milestone Hotel in London celebrates the season with festive Halloween treats. Offering the ultimate indulgences for the season in a fittingly British way, including a decadent chocolate-themed afternoon tea, a haunted Halloween dinner and a British-inspired Thanksgiving feast.
Guests who prefer to trade candy for chocolate will enjoy The Milestone’s chocolate-filled afternoon tea in mid October. In celebration of the trick-or-treating season and National Chocolate Week, this indulgent tea will include chocolate éclairs, decadent chocolate brownies, chocolate-covered marshmallows and a shot of white and dark chocolate mousse. For beer lovers, the hotel is also serving a Chocolate Porter from London-based Meantime Brewing Company as their “Beer of the Month” for the entire month of October.
The Milestone will also offer a treats for the taste buds at their All Hallo’s Eve Feast. This special dinner will be served on Halloween night at the hotel’s five-star restaurant Cheneston’s. On the menu will be “Feast for the Beastly” Braised Belly of Pork, “Brutally Bloodied” Chestnut Velouté, “Headless” Roasted Guinea Fowl and “Beware of the Dark” Roasted Pumpkin Tart. For dessert, a “Sorcerer’s Secret” Braeburn Apple Tart and “Trick or Treat” Blueberry Brulée are on the menu.

Plan Your Visit To The Milestone:

For current packages, events, and to book your reservations at The Milestone Hotel visit their website.

Get Your Game On At Anime Crossroads At Wyndham Indianapolis West

Gamer’s get ready for a weekend of challenging Cosplay, meet and greets with artists, gaming creator’s and much more at Anime Crossroads. Held at the Wyndham Indianapolis West, Anime Crossroads kick’s off the Opening Ceremonies around 3pm, and at 5pm you can join the From Fan to Fantastic with Josh Grelle. Later, Lauren Landa present’s the Movie Buff Hour. For those who attend later in the evening, check out the Bra Wars! A Burlesque Tribute to Star Wars. And, this is just the start of a weekend filled with gaming action!
Get in on the Cutthroat Cosplay, or the Hetalia Murder Mystery. You can also catch the Wild World of Steampunk, the Cosplay Masquerade, and Avengers Assemble. Lauren Landa returns to entertain you with Voice Acting and Video Games. And, don’t forget to drop in at the dealer’s, who’ll be sharing games, anime, and news on upcoming releases.  
Ready to get your game on?
Get Your Tickets To Anime Crossroads:
For news on events, artists and celebrities, tickets, and all the gaming action at Anime Crossroads visit www.animecrossroads.com.
The Wyndham Indianapolis West is located at 2544 Executive Dr in Indianapolis. To reservations and packages available call (888) 595-3868.

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Winter Wonders At The Indianapolis Zoo To Enjoy

Cold weather brings out the best in some beasts at the Indianapolis Zoo. And, when you brave chilly temperatures you’re rewarded with interactions with animals that might not be as active in warmer months. Seals and sea lions, walruses, polar bears, tigers, red pandas, brown bears and more truly enjoy the colder weather. Plus: Since the Zoo typically has lighter crowds this time of year, you get a more personal experience.

Want to warm up for a few minutes? 

Walk among the cold-blooded creatures inside the Deserts Dome, take a tropical stroll through the Hilbert Conservatory, see penguins being fed in the Oceans exhibit, catch a Dolphin Adventure Show and watch researchers working with great apes inside the Simon Skjodt International Orangutan Center. There plenty to experience year-round at the Indianapolis Zoo!

Plan Your Visit To The Indianapolis Zoo 

The Indianapolis Zoo is located in White River State Park in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. To plan your visit go to www.IndianapolisZoo.com.

Plan Ahead For Indiana Comic Con In March

Get your game face on because the Indiana Comic Con is coming to the Indianapolis Convention Center in March.

Along with Celebrity Guests, there will be plenty of gaming  and activities for everyone to enjoy, which includes CoPlay, Armor Crafting, a costume contest, and much more. Artist’s and Storyteller’s will find opportunities to meet some of the best in the industry. Plus, you can pick up a few tips during the Comic Style Illustration session with Manga Studio, and at the Writing World event that reveals tips on writing and publishing Super Hero Fiction. This is just a sample of the exciting events and activities at this year’s Indiana Comic Con!

Get Your Tickets To Indiana Comic Con:

Indiana Comic Con takes place at the Indianapolis Convention Center at 100 S. Capitol Avenue in Indianapolis, IN on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. For ticket information on Indianapolis Comic Con visit http://indianacomiccon.com/.

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Dig Into San Diego Restaurant Week

It’s here, the San Diego Restaurant Week is an entire week of delicious discounted dining at some of San Diego County’s finest restaurants!
Get ready to savor some of the best food at over 200 participating restaurants that will offer three-course prix-fixe dinner menus. Or, check out the two-course prix-fixe lunch menus. And, Saturday is now included with San Diego Restaurant Week and there are new price points for dinner giving you even more variety in your dining options!
San Diego’s tastiest countywide affair gives epicures the chance to explore scrumptious eats from the beaches to Downtown and from North County to South Bay. Leave the cooking utensils and dirty dishes at home and join over 150,000 diners in celebrating San Diego County’s thriving and unique culinary scene.
Tickets and passes aren’t necessary for this week of discounted dining. Just show up at any participating location or call ahead to make a reservation to ensure your chance to indulge with these deep discounts.

Plan Your Trip To San Diego:

Find current dining specials and locations, area attractions and events in the area by visiting the San Diego Tourism Authority at www.SanDiego.org or call 619-236-1212.

Join The Cultural Mission: Discovering Our Jewish Past And Present

On the upcoming Discovering Our Jewish Past And Present cultural mission in June, participant’s will engage in advocacy for the safety of the local Jewish community, and leadership development. Of course, their will be time for sightseeing and special programs along the way on this unique trip.
Participants will enjoy VIP meetings with community leaders and high-ranking diplomats, 4-star accommodations, sightseeing and guided tours of both cities’ incredible architectural treasures, unforgettable behind-the-scenes experiences with the local Jewish community, and home hospitality.
Openings are still available for the cultural mission that will explore the Dohany Synagogue; Jewish Museum and Cemetery; cruise on the Danube; Parliament Building; Great Market Hall and more. Among highlights in Prague: Old City and ghetto; historic synagogues and State Jewish Museum; tour of Terezin concentration camp; Holocaust Memorial Day service; and a tour of Golden Prague.
Co-chairing the mission are Dr. Mark Popovsky, Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at Haemonetics, Inc., and Ron Czik, an IT Development Manager. “Through meetings with Jewish community leaders, we can become better advocates for their communities, demonstrate ‘Klal Yisrael,’ our solidarity and support. These proud, self-identifying Jews are bravely staying put. American Jewry has clout on many levels and this is the best way to increase awareness and show the world these communities are alive and well.” Ron Czik said, “In light of growing worldwide anti-Semitism, this trip takes on even more meaning.” Czik has a special affinity to Hungary as members of his family are Holocaust survivors from Hungary.
Prague’s Jewish community dates back to the 13th century.  Very few Czech Jews survived the Holocaust; a quarter million died at the hands of the Nazis and 60 synagogues were destroyed.  Today, about 4,000 Jews reside in the Czech Republic. Hungary’s Jewish community dates back to 895 AD or earlier. Over 600,000 were killed by the Nazis. Today‘s Jewish population is about 120,000, mostly in Budapest, making it one of Europe’s largest. There are many active synagogues in Hungary, including the largest in Europe the second largest in the world.
The mission is a direct outgrowth of the Men’s Club Biennial Conference where American community leaders were challenged to find ways to connect with young Jewish professionals around the world who are courageously leading their historic communities into the 21st century.

Getting There:

To learn more about this cultural mission and for reservation contact Mark A. Popovsky, M.D.,  mapopovsky@gmail.com or Ron Czik at ron.czik@gmail.com.

Explore Cultural Treasures Along Utah’s Patchwork Parkway


“Utah’s Patchwork Parkway (Scenic Byway 143), located in the heart of Utah’s southwest, offers one of the great scenic byway experiences in the western United States.” This is how the Passport describe’s the region, and traveler’s agree once they arrive and discover the beauty within the area that has so much to experience. 
Participate in a open house in Parowan, Brian Head, Panguitch, and Cedar City, and learn about the Patchwork Parkway’s (Hwy. 143) Interpretive and Signage Master Plan. Those joining the events can enjoy several activities as well as review the final draft. And, prizes will be given to those who complete their Patchwork Activity Card.
Utah’s Patchwork Parkway was designated as a National Scenic Byway for its historical intrinsic qualities on Oct. 16, 2009. “The Plan was used in the construction of kiosks that were installed in Parowan and Panguitch highlighting the diverse colors, cultures, and climates along the route,” said Dutch Deutschlander, Brian Head Mayor and Byway Chairman. 
Digital copies of the Interpretive and Signage Master Plan will be available to access at community libraries, county tourism offices, and Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah’s Tribal Office, where you can either read through it or make your own digital copy to review at home.  
The Open Houses will be fun for the entire family, and are self-guided, which allows you to come and participate anytime throughout the time of the events. The prize drawing will be held at the end of each Open House.
“The open houses will feature an interactive game where persons can fill in a game card with information found on byway exhibits for some prizes” said Mary Rodin with Kimley-Horn and Associates, the consultant team working on the Interpretive and Signage Master Plan. 
Learn More More About Utah’s Patchwork Parkway
For current news, and activities on the Utah’s Patchwork Parkway visit www.utahspatchworkparkway.com.
To plan your trip to Southern Utah visit the Brian Head Tourism Bureau at www.ScenicSouthernUtah.com.
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