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Southern California is not exactly known for its winter wonderlands. And, by and large, this is for good reason. But if you’re craving some fresh powder and can’t escape to the Sierra Nevada or Rocky Mountains, you’re not out of luck. Here are eight places where you can enjoy snow in Southern California this winter. Check weather forecasts and snow reports before you visit to avoid disappointment. Big Bear Lake Big Bear Lake (6,752′ ) accumulates an average annual snowfall measuring 67 inches, making it popular with snow sports enthusiasts. If you’re not looking to ski or snowboard, try snow tubing at Big Bear Snow Play […]

The winter holidays have largely come and gone. And what’s left is a whole lot of laying low and staying in from the cold. Yet, the chilliest season of the year still brings a bevvy of opportunities to get out and enjoy the outdoors. Or at least the opportunity to shuttle from your cozy living room to another indoor space that’s a little more festive. Make the first month of 2018 one to remember with this collection of events near AMLI apartments across the country. Atlanta Jan. 9: Museum Free Day Families can enjoy the Children’s Museum of Atlanta for free […]

Midtown Park, Houston’s newest mixed-use development, opened to the public in October 2017. A successful soft opening, coupled with a range of services and amenities and exciting future plans, bode well for Houston’s Midtown Park. Here are some of the activities you can experience on Midtown Park’s six acres of prime Midtown Houston real estate. Open-air concerts, performances, and dance classes Midtown Park’s Camden Pavilion promises to have one of Houston’s most happening outdoor stages. The […]

South Florida is known for its remarkable natural beauty. But the southern part of the stunning Sunshine state is also home to a bounty of artistic, cultural, historical, and scientific treasures. Here are six museums every resident of Miami-Dade, Broward, or Palm Beach County should visit at least once. A post shared by THE BASS (@thebassmoa) on Nov 20, 2017 at 5:03pm PST 1. Bass Museum of Art Miami Beach’s premier contemporary art museum closed for major renovations in 2015. Since reopening at the end of October this year, the space is more amenable and impressive than ever. Housed in a […]

The arts are alive and well in Los Angeles. They’re also well-preserved, thanks to the city’s world-class art museums. From the seasoned, household-name Getty to the stunning new Broad, here’s a look at the City of Angels’ most tremendous art repositories. A post shared by The Broad (@thebroadmuseum) on Nov 26, 2017 at 1:53pm PST The Broad Philanthropists Eli and Edyth Broad are committed to the notion that art should be accessible to all. And at the shining new(ish) contemporary art museum founded and funded by the art-collecting couple, it is. General admission to The Broad’s permanent galleries is free every day […]

Chicago features heavily as a setting in the Western literary canon from the late 19th century to today. This blog post spotlights 16 worthwhile books set in Chicago that capture the essence of life or particular aspects of life in the city at various points throughout its history. Each of these books is written by an author with 21st-century perspectives and knowledge of the Windy City and its history. 47th Street Black Bayo Ojikutu, 2003 Teenagers JC and Mookie stumble upon the body of a media informant in their violent, underserved South Side neighborhood. This propels the duo to local […]

The holiday season has arrived. As we’re rushing to fill our stockings with knickknacks and gifts, it’s important to take a break. Remember, this is also one of the best times of year to indulge yourself when you’re done (or while) you’re shopping for family and friends. This December’s events are all about the coming holidays. Atlanta Dec. 1-23: Christkindl Market Atlanta Atlanta has a Teutonic holiday celebration of its own. This Christkindl Market brings a traditional German holiday shopping experience to Central Park at Atlantic Station. Authentic German food and beverages are served and many Christmas- and holiday-themed knickknacks are […]

The Seattle area has been continuously inhabited for more than 4,000 years. That’s a heck of a lot longer than most parts of the United States. With four millennium’s worth of occupation, development, and betterment behind it, it is no surprise that the Emerald City is an interesting one. Here are 13 fascinating facts about Seattle you may or may not know. Seattle is one of America’s most well-educated cities More than 50 percent of Seattleites over the age of 25 have a university degree. Using undergraduate college degrees as a baseline for comparison, Seattle has the country’s most well-educated populace. It’s […]

Austin is much smaller than Dallas or Houston, but the Texas capital punches above its weight in international renown and celebrity production. Here’s a list of 10 major celebrities who were born, grew up, or have put down roots in Austin. Ben Crenshaw Retired PGA golfer “Gentle Ben” Crenshaw was born in Austin in 1952. Crenshaw played golf for Austin High School and the University of Texas. To this day, he calls Austin home. Tom Ford Fashion designer, screenwriter, film director, and producer Tom Ford spent the first 11 years of his life in Austin. He now divides his time between London, Los […]

Around the world, people of different religious faiths and cultures celebrate important holidays in winter. And just about all of these holidays are celebrated by at least one subset of America’s multicultural population. The occasions these winter holidays commemorate differ, but there are common threads between them. These include gift-giving rituals, holiday-specific decor, and time-honored culinary traditions. Today, we examine the raison d’etre for eight winter holidays. We also take a look at the snacks, sweets, and decor observers prepare, hang, and eat in celebration. Hanukkah Tuesday, December 12 – Wednesday, December 20, 2017 Approximately 10 million Americans celebrate Hanukkah, an eight-day […]