Monthly Archives: August 2016

Tanglewood Too

Posted on August 29, 2016 by Sharon King Hoge

Adjunct Events at the BSO’s Great Music Festival in the Berkshires While picnics on the lawn outside the big Koussevitsky Music Shed are the principle attraction for those who journey to Tanglewood, the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s iconic summer music festival in … Continue reading →

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Destination Kent: Scenery and Study in Litchfield County

Posted on August 29, 2016 by Sharon King Hoge

An Ideas Festival in Northwest Connecticut Which panel discussion to choose? For one particular session, the options were the pros and cons of a guaranteed income for every American, “Hamilton” and non-profit theater, and the 21st century challenges of feminism ― plus … Continue reading →

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TOP TEN REASONS TO VISIT KALININGRAD

Posted on August 16, 2016 by Sharon King Hoge

Woody Allen, German “Gold,” and Giveaway Prices in Russia’s Pocket Enclave A theater complex in the center of Kaliningrad may seem like an unlikely place to find a pair of bronze eyeglasses mounted in tribute to Woody Allen, but “Woody” was … Continue reading →

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Nuggets of New York

Posted on August 6, 2016 by Sharon King Hoge

Lesser Known Spots to Discover in Manhattan The Empire State Building, Tiffany’s and Trump Tower, Rockefeller Center and the Statue of Liberty, the Metropolitan Museum and MoMA are among Manhattan’s “must see” spots for tourists.  But the island is dotted … Continue reading →

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How to Attend Safari School

Posted on August 3, 2016 by Sharon King Hoge

A See-and-Study-Wildlife Vacation Instead of merely driving around in search of wildlife to gape at, a major South African wildlife centre offers the opportunity to observe rescued animals up close in their enclosures while studying  methods of saving and preserving … Continue reading →

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Destination Bridgehampton: A Cavalcade of Chefs

Posted on August 1, 2016 by Sharon King Hoge

Attending the Hayground School’s Annual Feast Travelers to the Hamptons know they can enjoy the food at ultra-popular Nick &Toni’s any night they can manage to wrangle a reservation.  But Toni, Toni Ross, is also a founding parent of the Hayground … Continue reading →

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