By Colleen Ford
Spruce up your balcony or patio with some hardy outdoor plants!
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Lower Downtown, or LoDo, is one of Denver’s “it” neighborhoods. Home to several luxury apartment communities and the workspace of thousands of Denverites, there is continuous demand for food and drink in the area. Enthusiastic restaurateurs and first-class brewers have responded to this demand with gusto, resulting in a host of excellent eateries and watering holes. Four popular LoDo restaurants every downtown Denver resident should try at least once include the following.
The live music scene in Austin has been making waves across the country for decades. But the emergence of Austin as a destination for culinary delights and wine tasting is a relatively recent phenomenon. A sign of this new cultural distinction was the decision by FOOD & WINE magazine to team up with the Austin Food & Wine Alliance to launch one of the magazine’s signature festivals in the area. Now in its third year, the FOOD & Wine Festival has garnered an all-star collection of chefs to dazzle the crowd at more than 40 events on April 25, 26, and 27 […]
By Jason Ernst
[metaslider id=8133] As the third largest urban area in the United States, a cultural haven, and a hub for academia and many research-intensive industries, Chicago appeals to many graduate and professional students. With its suburban-calm feel, close proximity to downtown Chicago, and status as the seat of the prestigious Northwestern University, Evanston in particular is a graduate student’s paradise. When students from out of town arrive for their undergraduate education, they typically have the option of dormitory living for at least the first year or two. While Northwestern and many other Chicago universities offer graduate student housing, space is often […]
[metaslider id=8233] One of Seattle’s trendiest neighborhoods, South Lake Union occupies a slice of the city’s finest real estate. From natural beauty and architectural splendor to rich history and a community feeling rarely found in central urban areas, the neighborhood may really have it all. A sample of the abundant offerings residents benefit from include:
Two months ago, a Columbian mammoth tusk was unearthed at the construction site for AMLI South Lake Union, an upscale apartment complex near downtown Seattle. As a discovery of the sort that comes along perhaps once a generation, the mammoth tusk quickly became national news. A curious and excited public, already in excellent spirits following the Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl victory, embraced the discovery. A collaborative effort was made to preserve the tusk, which made its debut as a historical museum piece on Dino Day at the Burke Museum. That same day, a contest to decide on a name for […]
By Jason Ernst
Coachella 2014 kicks off in just two days. Are you ready? Regardless of whether you are one of the lucky few who will experience the magic in person or part of the 99.99 percent of the population who will not be in attendance, you can acquire a feel for this world-famous desert music festival and what it will look like in Coachella 2014 form by reading below.
By Jason Ernst
[metaslider id=8074] When it first opened in October 2012, the 2.25-mile Eastside Trail was received with enthusiasm by residents of the five Atlanta neighborhoods it connects. A significant portion of the planned 22-mile Atlanta BeltLine, the Eastside Trail has received accolades for what fond residents and impressed visitors refer to as achieving near perfection. Boosting the quality of life for those living on and near the trail and making it easier for thousands of Atlantans to get in touch with nature on a daily basis, the Eastside Trail is laudable for a number of positive effects it has had on […]
By Jason Ernst
As the oldest independent film and video festival in the world, WorldFest Houston has had some time to establish its reputation as a quality film festival that features, draws attention to, and rewards the work of creative and hardworking independent filmmakers. Now in its 47th year, the festival showcases feature-length films, shorts, and master classes taught by esteemed industry professionals that examine various elements of Indie film production such as budgeting, protecting your script, and maximizing the talent you have to work with. The aspect of the event that draws the largest crowd is the feature film component. This year’s […]
By Jason Ernst
Running uninterrupted from Confluence Park to Highway 86 near Castle Rock, the Cherry Creek Trail is a point of pride, a means of exercise, and a form of enjoyment for many Denver residents. Spanning just under 40 miles (39.79 to be exact), the trail connects several neighborhoods and points of interest, is well-maintained, and provides walkers, joggers, cyclists, and others outdoor enthusiasts with a veritably special vantage point of the great city of Denver.
By Jason Ernst
No city in America is more closely associated with the art of improv comedy than Chicago. Indeed, the city is credited as the birthplace of modern improvisational theater. It also remains, to this day, the preeminent choice for the brave, inspired souls who go out on a limb to pursue careers as professional improvisation actors. While improv training and performances are in abundance year-round in Chicago, the city experiences a surge in activity each spring as the Chicago Improv Festival commences.