As the summer commences there is nothing better than a
quick beach getaway that does not break your piggy bank. From Pittsburgh there are reasonable and
sometimes down right cheap flights to Fort Lauderdale. When I think of Fort Lauderdale, I have
flashbacks of my college crazy spring break days but I recently discovered a quaint area to relax, Lauderdale by the Sea, just 7 miles north of Fort Lauderdale and a great boutique hotel located on the beach, The Plunge Beach Hotel. This is a great combo that lets you literally “Plunge” into it all!
A way to survive the empty nest and a "cracked "relationship with a fun daily challenge of new experiences, reflections, sources, and some biblical guidance. I hope this blog which offers a fun journey to survive by trying something new, either vicariously or by doing, will result in a survival tool kit to replace the past familiar doing, giving, and/or incorporating the interest of your child or your long gone love interest, with some new self interest(s).
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Friday, June 22, 2018
Thursday, June 21, 2018
Day 288 Immersive Encounter-The Clearing-Stay Curious-Bricolage Theater
In this quest for new things I came across Bricolage Theater which is synonymous with adventures theater (see Days 256- Midnight Radio and 279- WordPlay). The Clearing is a personal immersive theater experience where you are part of
the story. My Blog inspiration book, Everything I Need to Know I Learned From a Little Golden Book" recommends that we
“Stay Curious” so I was ready to explore my first immersive encounter (IE) and venture into The Clearing!
Saturday, June 16, 2018
Day 287 -On Your Feet, Musical- Dance in Your Seat-Pittsburgh CLO -Benadum Theater
As
an 80’s girl, I loved dancing to the beat of Emilio and Gloria Estefan. That
Cuban rhythm just makes you want to move! The musical, On Your Feet tells how this pair
overcame adversity to land “on their feet” in the music business. This
show will have you either on your feet or like me, dancing in your seat but it also wonderfully celebrates Cuban Americans.
Day 286-William Shakespeare's Long Lost First Play (abridged)- Fancifully Hilarious Ride through Shakespeare –PPT-O’Reilly Theater
I must admit that I subscribe to the group that is not “Shakespeare
savvy”. During my school days, I used
the CliffNotes to get through my required Shakespeare
readings. I enjoy a good comedy
so I was willing to try The Reduced Shakespeare Company's comic parody of Shakespeare’s most famous characters and
speeches in William
Shakespeare's Long Lost First Play (abridged). I was intrigued to see how this three man show would
mash-up the tales and cover over 70
characters of this notable writer in 2 hours!
Friday, June 1, 2018
June/July Preview
Summer Safari: Live Wild at the Pittsburgh Zoo-July 27, 2018
Enjoying the lions, elephants and giraffes and more of the
African Savanna, marine life of PPG Aquarium and the Water’s Edge with
cocktails, food and music, sounds like a perfect evening adventure. Summer
Safari is an adult exploration of wild
life from around the world and a great way to "play" and support the zoo.
Grab some safari attire and join me on Friday, July
27, 2018 from 6:30 pm to 11:00 pm or at 6:00 pm with a VIP ticket, at Summer Safari. For tickets go to http://www.pittsburghzoo.org/Event-Summer-Safari.
Blog Post to follow
The Art of the Brick-Lego Art Exhibition (Nathan
Sawaya)-
Carnegie Science Center-June 22- January 7, 2019
Lego’s are not just for kids anymore. Artist Nathan
Sawaya’s medium is the common building blocks known as Legos. He turns them
into amazing works of artistic expression and encourages all to create in this
exhibit.
Join me at the Carnegie Science Center from June 21-Aug
30, 2018 and enjoy the world’s largest Lego art exhibition. For tickets go to carnegiesciencecenter.org.
Blog Post to follow
Summer Safari: Live Wild at the Pittsburgh Zoo-July 27, 2018
Enjoying the lions, elephants and giraffes and more of the
African Savanna, marine life of PPG Aquarium and the Water’s Edge with
cocktails, food and music, sounds like a perfect evening adventure. Summer
Safari is an adult exploration of wild
life from around the world and a great way to "play" and support the zoo.
Grab some safari attire and join me on Friday, July
27, 2018 from 6:30 pm to 11:00 pm or at 6:00 pm with a VIP ticket, at Summer Safari. For tickets go to http://www.pittsburghzoo.org/Event-Summer-Safari.
Blog Post to follow
Blog Post to follow
The Art of the Brick-Lego Art Exhibition (Nathan Sawaya)-
Carnegie Science Center-June 22- January 7, 2019
Lego’s are not just for kids anymore. Artist Nathan
Sawaya’s medium is the common building blocks known as Legos. He turns them
into amazing works of artistic expression and encourages all to create in this
exhibit.
Join me at the Carnegie Science Center from June 21-Aug
30, 2018 and enjoy the world’s largest Lego art exhibition. For tickets go to carnegiesciencecenter.org.
Blog Post to follow
Florida bound/Lauderdale by the Sea/Underwater Experiences
Why not try a summer Florida vacation? The off season offers less crowds and better hotel prices.
I recently discovered a quaint area to relax, Lauderdale by the Sea, just 7 miles north of Fort Lauderdale and a great boutique hotel located on the beach, The Plunge Beach Hotel. I decided to go back to explore and try snorkeling and diving because this area boasts of a great off shore coral reef about ¾ miles from the beach and a nearby SS Copenhagen ship wreck which is located in only 15-30 feet of water.
Join me in trying a summer Florida excursion with new underwater experiences at Lauderdale by the Sea.
Why not try a summer Florida vacation? The off season offers less crowds and better hotel prices.
I recently discovered a quaint area to relax, Lauderdale by the Sea, just 7 miles north of Fort Lauderdale and a great boutique hotel located on the beach, The Plunge Beach Hotel. I decided to go back to explore and try snorkeling and diving because this area boasts of a great off shore coral reef about ¾ miles from the beach and a nearby SS Copenhagen ship wreck which is located in only 15-30 feet of water.
Join me in trying a summer Florida excursion with new underwater experiences at Lauderdale by the Sea.
Brigadoon Pittsburgh CLO- July 17-22, 2018-Benedum
Brigadoon is a classic musical about two American gentleman on vacation in Scotland who discover a mythical Scottish village that appears only for a day every 100 years! During their exploration they find love but love in this mysterious world has a price. I remember watching the movie Briagdoon as a child and being mesmerized by Gene Kelly’s dancing and the dreamlike scenes in this world.
Join me in visiting this mysterious Scottish village from July 17-22 ,2018 at the Benedum Center. For tickets go to pittsburghclo.org.
Blog Post here
Brigadoon is a classic musical about two American gentleman on vacation in Scotland who discover a mythical Scottish village that appears only for a day every 100 years! During their exploration they find love but love in this mysterious world has a price. I remember watching the movie Briagdoon as a child and being mesmerized by Gene Kelly’s dancing and the dreamlike scenes in this world.
Join me in visiting this mysterious Scottish village from July 17-22 ,2018 at the Benedum Center. For tickets go to pittsburghclo.org.
Blog Post here
Blog Post here
Bellevue Wine and Art Crawl and Art Days- Explore a Local
Area- July 19 and July 20, 2018
Volant Winery featured this year
I grew up near the bough of Bellevue, just 6 miles north of Pittsburgh. Like many Pittsburgh neighborhoods, it’s buzzing with new restaurants and stores. On July 19th the town is hosting a Wine/Art Crawl where you can enjoy wines from Volant Winery as you stroll 24 locations along the main street of Bellevue. The Hermann Museum (318 Lincoln Ave) is your first stop to pick up your passport to explore local artwork, enjoy fine wine, and music provided by DJ Mark. Several food trucks will also be on site and many of the restaurants will remain open.
Join me to explore the revitalization of a local are and enjoy fine wine, dancing and art at the Wine and Art Crawl from 6 pm to 9 pm on July 19th and Art Days on July 20, 2019. Tickets for the Wine/Art Crawl are 25$ in advance 30$ at the door. For more information go to http://northsuburbancoc.org/ .
Blog Post to here
Volant Winery featured this year |
I grew up near the bough of Bellevue, just 6 miles north of Pittsburgh. Like many Pittsburgh neighborhoods, it’s buzzing with new restaurants and stores. On July 19th the town is hosting a Wine/Art Crawl where you can enjoy wines from Volant Winery as you stroll 24 locations along the main street of Bellevue. The Hermann Museum (318 Lincoln Ave) is your first stop to pick up your passport to explore local artwork, enjoy fine wine, and music provided by DJ Mark. Several food trucks will also be on site and many of the restaurants will remain open.
Join me to explore the revitalization of a local are and enjoy fine wine, dancing and art at the Wine and Art Crawl from 6 pm to 9 pm on July 19th and Art Days on July 20, 2019. Tickets for the Wine/Art Crawl are 25$ in advance 30$ at the door. For more information go to http://northsuburbancoc.org/ .
Blog Post to here
Blog Post to here