Posts Tagged Ryan Hogan
Things to Do With Your Kids in Toronto
There are a couple of things to keep in mind about Toronto. One is the weather. While Toronto has a pretty mild climate for a Canadian city, and it does experience four distinct seasons, its winters can be a bit harsh. You can expect snowfall from November through mid-April. Second, Toronto is expensive. It’s often [...]
Read more‘Dukes of September Rhythm Revue’ Tour
Don’t get The Dukes of September confused with The Dukes of Stratosphear. The Dukes of Stratosphear wrote and recorded psychedelic music in a tribute to The Beatles, The Byrds, The Kinks, The Beach Boys, and other bands from the 1960′s. The Dukes of September play jazz-rock and blue-eyed soul while covering artists like Little Anthony, [...]
Read moreMusic and Humor
Music and humor can intersect in one of three ways. The first way is when serious artists get clever. This would be The Who’s “Squeeze Box,” The Ramones “I Want to be Sedated,” or Aerosmith’s “Dude Looks Like a Lady.” Basically, a band or artist takes a break from singing about important subjects-like sex, drugs, [...]
Read moreSix Broadway Shows You Must See
Even those living in a cave know that Wicked, The Lion King and Chicago are Broadway’s hottest tickets. But they’re not the only entertainment on the Great White Way. Below, BSTLV looks at eight other Broadway shows you should definitely check out. These eight productions range from timeless revivals to brand new dramatic works that [...]
Read moreTop Ten ‘Mistakes’ Made by Parents America
On one hand the word “mistake” may be too harsh. Every child is different and only you really know if your offspring is happy and flourishing. Therefore, who is to say what a parenting mistake is and is not? On the other hand, “mistake” may not be harsh enough. Raising a child is the most [...]
Read moreMust-See 2010 Summer Music Festivals
One of the best things about summer, at least for music fans, is the plethora of music festivals held all across the country and all though out the season. These festivals bring together dozens of great bands usually for more than one day and usually on more than one stage. Some of you may notice [...]
Read moreSpringtime in Boston
Spring is always a welcomed time of year especially after a long, cold winter. In Boston, springtime is a chance to forget all about the snow and ice and instead embrace the numerous outdoor activities the city has to offer. First and foremost is the Boston Marathon. The world’s oldest and most prestigious annual marathon [...]
Read moreThe Top 10 Amusement Parks in America
The deciding factor in selecting the top ten amusement parks in America was the answer to the following question: is the park worth a trip across country? If the park is in Florida is it worth the trip from the West Coast? If the park is in California is it worth the journey from Boston [...]
Read moreJimmy Buffett and His ‘Under the Big Top’ Tour
Jimmy Buffett’s Under The Big Top Tour begins Feb. 20 in Jacksonville, Florida and is scheduled to end Sept. 4 in Bristow Virgina. This is Buffett’s umpteenth tour of North America and it’s supporting his latest release, “Buffet Hotel.” That’s not a misspelling. “Buffet Hotel” is the name of a hotel in the landlocked nation [...]
Read moreThe Best Things You Can Do To Fight Childhood Obesity
According to experts, over 60 percent of Americans are overweight, 31 percent are obese, and nearly 4 million weigh 300 pounds or more. It’s obvious that Americans are literally
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