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Archive for July, 2010

One of the great and recently established cultural and artistic attractions in Cape Town is the Fugard Theatre , which just opened its doors in February of this year. On February 12th of this year the company was officially opened and the event was celebrated not only by the theatre community but by a large portion of the city’s population, which is incredibly supportive of the arts. And there is great reason to celebrate the arrival of this new company. Many of the guests in the Cape Town hotels are curious about what all they should seek out while they are there, and some of the great theatre productions that exist in the city are always some of the top recommendations.

The theatre exists in District Six and this is significant not only for a geographic placement designation but also symbolically. Beginning in the middle of the 1800s the area was one of the most diverse and populated regions in the city. However, the apartheid government declared it was for whites only in 1966. Sixty thousand people were forcibly moved from the district and the homes that remained were bulldozed to the ground. And all these years later, the district continues to suffer from the evacuation and remains vacant to a large degree. Institutions like the Fugard Theatre, which is named after South African playwright Athol Fugard, are part of a major effort at revitalization and honoring of the city’s great history. Fugard was a major advocate for equality and much of his work dealt with issues of racism, segregation and oppression. He is almost unanimously recognized as the most important theatre practitioner to come from the country.

There are so many elements in any restaurant or eating establishment that will contribute to the staining of menus that it is nearly impossible to prevent this from happening. That is, unless the menu itself is placed into some kind of protective covering. No matter how clean the restaurant is, there will be some food contact, dirty hands and normal wear and tear on the menus and the only way to give them any chance of extended shelf life is to put them in covers. And in addition to the amount of money you will save in continual menu replacement fees some of the cover designs are intended to add to the visual appeal of the menu.

While the choice for protection is obvious in most cases, each restaurant owner must decide on the specific style of cover that will work best for their image. The very basic and un-encumbering clear menu covers are the preferred choice for restaurants from various genres and price ranges. This is because they are the easiest to allow for the original menu design to show through and while they can add a hint of minimalist sophistication to the menu, they also present it at its best. For any restaurant owner that has put a lot of thought and effort into the design of the menu itself, it is generally going to be best for them to use a cover that protects and shows off the actual menu. They are also extremely user friendly for the customers who can clearly see through them and read the menus they contain.

Some of the most famous landmarks and attractions located in the city of Boston are related to the colonial period of this country as well as the Revolutionary War and the nation’s establishment and early development. Meanwhile, this might be kind of surprising to people who are aware of Boston’s contemporary significance and progressive nature. So how is it possible that one city can be so important in both its historical heritage as well as the contemporary culture? It actually makes a great deal of sense when one considers the nature of the revolutionaries and their commitment to ideals.

Personalities like Paul Revere remain forever embedded in the national consciousness and the very essence of our nation’s symbolic freedom status is associated with him. His famous midnight ride took place in Boston and the hanging of lanterns in the Old North Church continue to be one of the major history lessons young people are first to learn. Paul Revere’s house remains one of the most popular tourist attractions and landmarks in Boston. And the Old North Church remains and is also a popular place to visit. And the Boston hotels staff are well accustomed to answering questions about the man, that famous night in history and other significant historic personalities and monuments. And they might even be able to guide you to one of the contemporary features.

The Sydney Myer Music Bowl is one of the favorite places for tourists to visit while they are staying in one of the luxury hotels in Melbourne . It is a great outdoor performance venue and it is located in the popular Southbank entertainment precinct. It can be found on the gardens of the Kings Domain and it is very close to the Arts Centre .

With all of this prestigious sounding names and locations, it can be easy to assume there’s a certain posh to the place. Well, it has been listed on the Victorian Heritage Register, though audiences who gather on its lawns are there to have a great time and people are comfortably spread out on blankets and enjoying a great picnic or are up and dancing along to the beat.

Some of Melbourne’s favorite annual events occur at the Bowl and among those are the Carols by Candlelight, which occurs on Christmas Eve every year. In addition to the seasonal music and beautiful setting, the event raises millions of dollars to support local charities every year. It demonstrates the true giving nature of the holiday season and the spirit is felt throughout the concert stage and audience. The winter is a great time to be in Melbourne and the concert is one of the favorite seasonal events.

Regardless of age, earning money is a necessary obligation. For those who are into retirement they have the benefits of social security and retirement accounts that they worked hard for all of those years. For those just starting out, their jobs cover the necessary expenses now as well as planning for the future.

So many people spend years at jobs that they hate, doing things that they don’t enjoy, and measuring their existence by the time left until they can either quit or retire. Since working is something that we all have to do at some point in our lives, we might as well enjoy it.

Everyone perceives different benefits out of their jobs; whether it is giving back to the community, being involved in a good cause, or simply enjoying what they do and who they work for. There are some lucky people out there that have more than jus a 9-5 job. They look forward to going to work each day and anticipate what will happen next. For businesses like Southwestern Company, history is very important.

Southwestern has a strong reputation going back over 150 years of being involved in the community. They also have a fierce loyalty to their alumni and employees. Not to mention their line of education books and products that is helping to prepare future generations.

You know you have more than just a job when you get to be a part of writing history for the future.

The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, across from the Walker Art Center and the Guthrie Theater, is 11-acres of sheer delight of more than 40 works on permanent view. The Sculpture Garden is better known for the Spoonbridge and Cherry Fountain by Claes Oldenburg . If you’re staying at any of the luxury Minneapolis hotels located at the edge of downtown, the view of sculpture is hard to miss from your balcony.

Other fabuluous sculptures at the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden include: Sagacious Head 6 and Sagacious Head 7 by Magdalena Abakanowicz; Hare on Bell on Portland Stone Piers by Barry Flanagan; Nautilus by Charles Ginnever; Prophecy of the Ancients by Brower Hatcher; X with Columns by Sol LeWitt; and Standing Frame by David Nash.

The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden has the best collection of outdoor sculptures in the United States. What’s even better is you can see them all for free. You can stroll freely until midnight and feel safe with all the hidden security cameras placed to keep visitors safe. As you’re strolling you’ll wonder about the state-of-mind of the artists and be amazed at the level of their creativity. Some sculptures you’ll absolutely adore and others not so much, but no matter what, you’ll thoroughly enjoy the Garden, located at 726 Vineland Place. Plenty of parking is available and the most parking will cost is $2.

It’s recommended, if you have time to also check out the amazing green house complex with its mixture of artwork. Plan to spend well over half-a-day, maybe even more.

When in Napa, after your vineyard and winery tour drop on in to The Lounge at Bistro Zare . Hoss Zare, of San Francisco fame, moved his restaurant to Napa and brought his unique fusion style with him. Zare’s cuisine is Mediterranean-California, the restaurant is located in Napa’s Old Red Hen Mexican building at 5091 Solano Avenue, the setting is warm, sociable and comfortable. You can stop by for lunch or dinner and choose from a creative menu; as for lunch there are items such as Roasted and Smoked chicken Rigatoni, Grilled Pepper-Crusted Top Sirloin, and Pan Roasted Wild King Salmon. For the dinner fare there’s the Braised Sonoma Rabbit, Oven-Roasted Duck Breast, and Grilled Marinated Lamb Steak. Zare’s selection of Palmaz Vineyard wines compliment each dish. The dessert is delectable, like the Warm Chocolate Souffle. If you just need a drink, the Bisto also has a great full bar and the establishment offers live music on Fridays and Saturdays.

There is a luxury hotel Napa provides its hundreds of wine tourists each day nearby Bistro Zare. The place has Persian overtones and some nights even a belly-dancer. The restaurant’s Napa setting, with its balmy climate and abundant local resources, is ideal for Hoss’s inventive, Mediterranean inspired cuisine. Hoss melds the familiar with the exotic and he’s always precise with his sense of balance; he truly is a culinary artist in every sense, even to the presentation of the dish, which are exquisitely crafted to combine complex flavors with eye-pleasing textures.

Hoss only uses top quality ingredients, organic when possible and all from local purveyors . Take his appetizers, such as the Braised Veal Cheeks over white beans served with parsley and extra-virgin olive oil; the Beet Ravioli with farm-fresh porcini mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes and feta cheese; or the sumptuous Smoked Pheasant Salad with watercress, roasted bell peppers, walnuts and a disk of goat cheese, dressed with a raspberry-lemon vinaigrette. This is just his APPETIZERS!

Any serious foodie needs to dine at Zares and be treated to Zare cuisine, great service at a very social setting.