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The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) World Cup is the biggest single-event sporting competition in the world. This year, half of humanity is expected to tune in to at least one match. The 209 FIFA member countries have already duked it out for a the chance to compete in the 2014 World Cup Finals, with the playing field now narrowed down to 32 teams. Between June 12 and July 13, they will compete for the 13.5 pound, 18-karat gold FIFA World Cup Trophy; cash prizes; and,most importantly, bragging rights as the world’s reigning soccer champion for the next four […]

A brand-new festival is making waves on the eastern shores of Dallas’ White Rock Lake. At long last, a conduit through which independent artists in Dallas can gain the exposure they are looking for. The Dallas Indie Festival will be held at the historic Bath House Cultural Center June 19 to 22. You can expect the following at the highly-anticipated four-day event…

The time of year for concerts in parks and other outdoor venues is here, and  the Free Press Summer Festival is just around the corner. If you’re free this weekend and are particularly fond of Zedd, Vampire Weekend, or Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, then  Eleanor Tinsley Park in Downtown Houston’s Fourth Ward is where you need to be. For a rundown of what you can expect, just keep reading.

It may lie just 25 miles northwest of downtown Denver, but Boulder, Colo. is hardly overshadowed by its larger neighbor to the south. Known for its world-class university, dynamic economy, and idyllic setting in the foothills of the majestic Rocky Mountains, Boulder is a popular destination. Contributing to the famously high quality of life the city’s residents enjoy is a wealth of local shops and restaurants, many of which are located on or near historic Pearl Street. If you are planning a day trip or want to get out of your apartment […]

Summer in Chicago is one of my favorite seasons. Yes, that means winter and sub-zero temperatures are finally over, but it also means it’s time for festivals! I’m guessing you’ve all heard of the Taste of Chicago, Lollapalooza, and maybe even the Blues Festival. I’m not going to go into those. Chicago is a neighborhood city and there’s so much more to explore than just the downtown area (as us Chicagoans like to call it, The Loop). Here are a few of my favorite neighborhood festivals you won’t want to miss this summer.

Creative, informative, and progressive, the Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) is one of the most talked about events of its kind in all of North America. As is the case every year, SIFF is highly anticipated. Still, there is reason to believe this year’s festival will be even more special than most. Here’s a look at the reasons why you should carve some time out of your schedule between May 15 and June 8 to attend a SIFF event…or 10.

Every May, a mixture of beloved music artists and talented unknowns fill West Palm Beach’s waterfront at the 33rd annual SunFest. The festival is Florida’s largest music, art, and waterfront festival. This year was no exception.

All winter long, you’ve made do with hardy produce that can grow in any season. Now that things have warmed up a bit, you can be pickier about your source of food. If you live in or near Alpharetta, Ga., the Downtown Alpharetta Farmers Market is a great place for you to do this.

Settled by Norwegians during the latter part of the 19th century, Ballard retains considerable Scandinavian influence to this day. This Nordic influence can be detected in the Scandinavian architecture that dots Ballard’s streets. The time of year at which Ballard’s Norwegian influence is most pronounced, however, is during the summer. Summer is festival season in Ballard, and many of the Seattle neighborhood’s praiseworthy summer events have a distinctly Nordic air about them. 

The Central Business District (CBD) and Downtown Dallas are one and the same. This densely populated area is home to tens of thousands of Texans, and the offices of many more. If you live in the apartments by Dallas’ Central Business District or you work in the area, you may already be acquainted with these restaurants. If you are unfamiliar with one of these hot eateries and the description below piques your interest, perhaps the restaurant in question should be the culinary focal point of your next night on the town.