Albuquerque New Mexico’s Old Town Plaza
I recently spent some time in Albuquerque, New Mexico where I wandered around the Old Town Plaza. The Old Town is a historic district in Albuquerque that dates back to the early 1700’s. Today if you visit the Old Town Plaza you will find a plaza complete with a gazebo that is surrounded by a lot of shops, restaurants, galleries and the like.
My favorite stops were in the Treasure House Books & Gifts, the Albuquerque Photographers Gallery and the Old Town Emporium.
When I was in the Old Town Plaza there was some live music going on by the gazebo. For a glimpse at what I saw check out the video below.
LA Greek Fest 2008
Tomorrow marks the final day of this weekend’s LA Greek Fest 2008. If you have not yet had a chance to make it out you will want to be sure to stop by tomorrow as it is the 10th anniversary of the Los Angeles Greek Fest. Festivities start tomorrow at 12:30pm and go until 10 pm. The hours for the Saint Sophia Cathedral tomorrow are from 2 pm until 9pm. For directions and more, visit www.lagreekfest.com. Adult admission is only $5.oo for adults tomorrow. Be sure to take advantage of the $1.00 off coupon on the website.
Photo of the Day - Kansas City
Photo taken August 24, 2008. Kansas City’s Nelson-Atkins Art Museum.
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Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant - Kansas City, MO - Power & Light District
Kansas City’s Power and Light District is the new home of the Raglan Road Irish Pub. If you are in Kansas City this weekend for the Kansas City Irish Festival then this is a great place for you to check out afterwards.
Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant is located in the Power & Light District across the street from the Sprint Center at 170 East 14th Street. The gimmick of the Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant is that it is owned and operated by an Irish Company and was built entirely in Ireland - then shipped to Kansas City. The joke is that everything came from Ireland except for the toilets, which came from Wisconsin.
When I visited the Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant I found the inside to be rather impressive. The seating and decor was gorgeous and there was a stage on the main floor. The walls were primarily decorated throughout with paintings and pictures of notable Irish bands, with one glaring exception. There was no escaping images of U2, which I had expected. There were also photos of The Cranberries. However, well-known Irish band The Corrs were not represented anywhere. I can’t help but wonder why.
Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant claims to offer up the very best of authentic Irish food, beers and spirits as well as presenting live entertainment featuring Irish-born musicians and dancers. I dined at the Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant for lunch and therefore did not get any entertainment with my meal. In regards to the food, I can only think that they are making such a claim assuming that people in Kansas City have never actually eaten in Ireland. I did not find the food to be authentically Irish, and the presentation of it was certainly not authentically Irish. It seems like maybe the people at the Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant are trying a bit too hard here.
Everyone in my party had the Fish & Chips and declared them to be ‘nothing special’ and ‘tasteless.’ I do, however, give them kudos for bringing out malt vinegar for the chips. Sadly, that was the most authentic part of the meal.
Bland meal aside, the atmosphere of the Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant is really nice and the service is exceptional. You will also not want to miss out on the bread and oil that comes before your meal. The oil has Guinness in it and has a great taste that will not quite be what you are expecting.
For more info and to see a sample menu, visit their website at www.raglanroadirishpub.com. Take heed though that it is tailored for the Orlando, Florida location and you cannot actually reserve a table for the Kansas City location on the site.
Cedar Point - the most badass roller coaster park in the world
Cedar Point Amusement Park in Sandusky, Ohio is known worldwide as the Roller Coaster Capital of the World, and with good reason.
The park as around 75 rides total, with 17 of them being some of the most badass roller coasters you will ever ride. In fact, Cedar Point is where the ‘coaster wars’ started, with various parks competing for things like fastest roller coaster, tallest roller coaster and so on. In fact, they currently have the tallest and fastest roller coaster in the universe with Top Thrill Dragster.
Cedar Point also has several ‘thrill rides’ that enthusiasts can experience as well. One of the most popular of these is maXair. This ride reaches a maximum speed of 70 mph and dangles riders upside down 140 feet above the ground. Rider experience “airtime” - that coveted feeling of weightlessness that is popular for thrill-seekers on roller coasters. That is one of the things that makes maXair so popular. Check out the video below for what maXair is from start to finish.
If just watching that video leaves you feeling nauseous, not to worry - there is plenty to do for the non-roller coaster fan as well. Remember, only 17 of the 75 rides are roller coasters. And there are only 9 rides that are classified as ‘thrill rides,’ including maXair above. Stay tuned for a complete review of Cedar Point for the non-roller coaster enthusiast.
The 19th Annual Ohio Renaissance Festival starts August 30, 2008
The 19th Annual Ohio Renaissance Festival starts today, August 30, 2008, in Harveysburg, Ohio. This RenFest goes on through October 19, 2008.
Parking is only $2.00. And admission is $16.99 if you purchase online.
Opening weekend is this weekend. And there is an opening weekend 2 for 1 special going on. So, if you plan on visiting the Ohio Renaissance Festival this Labor Day weekend then you can get in two days for the price of one at only $19.99.
For more info on The 19th Annual Ohio Renaissance Festival, including directions to Harveysburg, be sure to visit www.renfestival.com.
Labor Day weekend festivities in New York City
If you find yourself in New York City this Labor Day weekend are looking for things to do, not to worry! There are plenty of things going on in the city that never sleeps.
Here are a few things you might want to check out:
2008 Labor Day Parade
This annual parade starts at 10am. It heads up 5th Avenue, beginning at 44th Street and ending at 72nd Street. Some expected marchers include Mayor Bloomberg, Senator Clinton, and Governor Paterson among others. Note that this parade takes place on Saturday, September 6, 2008.
The 24th Annual Brazilian Day Festival
On Sunday, August 31, 2008 you can check out The 24th Annual Brazilian Day Festival. It takes place on 6th Avenue from 42nd - 56th Street and on 46th St. from Madison - 7th Avenue.
M.E.C.A. Family Festival
On Monday, September 1, 2008 visit the M.E.C.A. Family Festival. You can find it on Lexington Avenue from 34th - 42nd Street.
US Open Tennis Championships
The US Open Tennis Championships started on August 23, 2008 and last through September 7, 2008. They are at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens. Visit usopen.org for more info.
For more things to do in NYC, check out the events calendar at NYCVisit.com today.
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