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Table of Contents
48 Feature : Product Reviews Last Minute Father’s Day Gifts
30 PLACES TO GO: Outer Banks, North Carolina
FEATURES
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Remember Dad on his Special Day!
Marshfield, MA Charlotte, SC Stowe, VT
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Nashville, IN Online - Across U.S.A. Malibu, CA
Things to Do: Stay in Unique Accomodations
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Places to Go: Field of Dreams, near Dubuque IA
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Places to Go: Renovated Grandstand Theatre
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Places to Go: Ballpark Village - St. Louis
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Column: Food Fun by Kandy Derden
12-18 THINGS TO DO: Play Ball
20 Festival Previews in Indiana 24 Things to Do: Let the Good Times Roll - Louisianna 26 People To See: Alexander Hamilton 28 People to See: Chuck Negron 30 Things to Do: Living High n the Outer Banks 36
Places to Go: Great Hudson River Revival
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People to See: At the CMA Music Festival - Nashville
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Product Reviews
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Across the Miles - In Brief
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40 PEOPLE TO SEE: Artists at the CMA Festival
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Up Close: From the Editor
School is out most places and the summer months are finally here! Time for an extended weekend getaway. I have the priveledge of spending it with my 92- year - old father in my Missouri where the Scott Joplin Festival is currently taking places. Scott Joplin wrotte the ragtime songs featured in the movie, “The Sting.” So with Father’s Day this month, the beginning of hundreds of festivals across the U.S., the summer sport of “ball” in full swing, and vacation schedules verified, there were just too many important topics to cover to weed this month’s theme down to one. Which is why I’m thrilled to be in the middle of it all right here in Missouri. (My dad even lives right across the street from the baseball diamond it the park.) As for unusual accomodations to choose from (see page 8) I’m trying to get used to climbing up the bedpost to sleep in my sisters “very high” antique bed, complete with feather pillows. We’re headed to Silver Dollar City tomorrow. More coverage on that next month... But it reminds me of the first time I ever visited there. When it first opened, Branson did not have enough hotels to accomodate visitors. We wound up sleeping in the car in a parking lot with the rest of several other families in vehicles. Not something I’d want to repeat today. So happy travels everyone. I want to hear about your adventures! Meanwhile, I’m putting the house and office cleaning to rest for a bit. There is always next winter to comlete that. Below is the result of a newly designed collage of my mother’s paintings on freshly painted living room. More later...
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Remember DAD on
Give him the Gift of an Adventure on an Exte Sportfishing Charters Marshfield, Massechusetts
Off to the Races Charlotte, S. Carolina
Treat the man who made you who you are today with something a tad better than a silk tie or brunch at the club. How about a day on the waters off Cape Cod doing some big fish sport fishing. Create new memories with Dad on the deck, reels over the side, drinking the libation of your choice, enjoying the sun, talking about old times and then the big one bites. The two of you work together to reel that big fella in. Give Dad a gift certificate from Big Fish II and they’ll make his charter experience one he’ll remember for years to come. Want to make it an extended weekend? Check out “Cod Lodge” which can accommodate up to 12 people located near Green Harbor. Contact them today at 781-8347504 to help make this Father’s Day your dad’s best ever. Give him this gift and we can practically guarantee he’ll forget all the ugly ties you’ve given him over the years. For more information, visit www.bigfishcharters.com
For any race fan, the gift of a NASCAR Hall of Fame Racing Insider’s tour is a sure winner. In it’s 5th year, the all-access, in-depth tour includes stops at the NASCAR Hall of Fame, area race shops and racing attractions in the region, offering an unforgettable opportunity to explore NASCAR’s deep roots. The fullday tour begins at the NASCAR Hall of Fame, where participants learn about the legends and legacies of NASCAR and enjoy lunch from the Pit Stop Café. Participants then load onto a private motorcoach to visit various race shops and local racing attractions. Exact tour sites and itineraries are subject to change. General Admission tickets are available online at racinginsiderstour. com. Members must purchase by phone or in person at the box office to validate qualification for member pricing. Participants purchasing in advance will receive free parking in the NASCAR Hall of Fame parking garage.
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Beer - Soaked Spa Stowe, Vermont
Topnotch Resort in Stowe, VT is a perfect spot for family getaways. For the father who enjoys a cold brew, the spa at Topnotch Resort in Stowe, Vermont has crafted a hops-infused spa treatment featuring organically grown hops, Ten Bends Beerbrewing techniques and the lotion making skills of Soap Kettle Creations. Hops, long known for its natural skin care qualities including treating dry or stressed skin, contain calming and relaxing properties as well, soothing sore muscles and reducing inflammation. The resort also offers the Bed, Bike, & Brew package which includes accommodations, one mountain bike rental per adult/per stay, a local trail map, and a four pack of Heady Topper, the award-winning craft beer from Stowe’s Alchemist Brewery. Details: www. topnotchresort.com, 1-800-4518686.
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ended Weekend Getaway Sippin’ Trip Nashville, Indiana
NASHVILLE - Experience Brown County’s beer, wine, and spirit scene one sip at a time on a Sippin’ Trip tour! Scheduled dates are: June 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, and 30th. From mouthwatering moonshine and delicious craft beer to smooth spirits and fine wine, treat your taste buds to some of Brown County’s best beverages during this fun excursion. These locally-produced libations are sure to hit the spot. Those who are participanting have gone out of their way to create a fun-filled, Brown County afternoon.They are Bear Wallow Distillery, Hard Truth Distilling Company, Quaff On! Brewing, Brown County Winery, Chateau Thomas Winery, and Nashville General Store Exress. Transportation and lunch will also be provided! The tour lasts about 3.5 hours and starts at 11 a.m. at the new visitor’s center, on S. Van Buren Street. The price is $55. So what are you waiting for?... www.browncounty.com/tours
Bass Pro Shops Online
Celebrate Dad at our Bass Pro Shops Father’s Day Sale! Score big deals in Shooting, Hunting, and Archery, and catch big savings on our wide selection of Fishing, Boating, and Camping gear. Dress the part with deals on Men’s Clothing, Hunting Clothing, and Shoes & Boots, and spruce up your space with huge deals in Home & Gifts. There’s no better time to save! Outdoor Channel’s Father’s Day Memories presented by Bass Pro Shops is a celebration of fathers and grandfathers everywhere – especially those who spend quality time in the outdoors! In honor of Father’s Day, special Father’s Day memories are being sharedfrom Outdoor Channel hosts like Jim Shockey, Ted Nugent and Jim Burnworth as well as from viewers. You can upload your own photo of you and your father or grandfather enjoying the outdoors online at www.outdoorchannel.com/ father’s day.
A Healthy Getaway Ranch Malibu, California
As Father’s Day is quickly approaching, it’s time to start thinking about what meaningful gifts to give to celebrate Dad. But, what do you get the man that has everything? The Ranch Malibu is a perfect option for the Dad that likes to travel and stay healthy. Nestled in nature with no distractions, The Ranch Malibu seven - day wellness escape in the heart of the Malibu Mountains combines chef-crafted plantbased cuisine, rigorous fitness classes, and scenic hikes to create a revitalizing and one-of-akind experience for all guests. It has been named the World’s Best Spa in the U.S. the last two years. For the busy Dad that can’t take off 7 days, The Ranch 4.0 in Westlake Village, CA is an abbreviated jump-start version of the original program with the same gorgeous hikes and fitness programming. For rates and more information or to make reservations visit online at www.theranchmalibu. com. June, 2018~ WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM | -7-
Things To Do
S t ay O ver n igh t Earthships
TRES PIEDRAS, NEW MEXICO These aggressively sustainable art homes look like something out of 1970’s science fiction. On a sprawling mesa just northwest of Taos, New Mexico, architect Michael Reynolds has spurred the development of a series of off-the-grid homes, nicknamed “Earthships.” These homes use passive solar technology, wind power, recycled water, old tires, car batteries, glass bottles and pretty much every off-the-grid technology there is except the kitchen sink. Most of the earthships are low-rise, single-story structures that are long and narrow, with one side generally built into a hill and its opposing side being two walls of glass, with plants usually occupying the space between the two walls. Many have some fanciful turrets or towers attached at some point, but plenty are very simple. Yet despite the variation, the common factor among them is that they were constructed by the homeowners themselves, reflecting their personal style.
Dog Bark Park Inn
Cottonwood, Oregon - Sleep in the inn shaped like a giant dog. It offers a dog theme throughout including 26 carved dogs. Bring your dog as they are also allowed. Many people have been in the doghouse, but few can say that they’ve actually slept in one.
In A Lighthouse
NEW DUNGENEWSS, Washington - Located at the tip of the five-mile long Dungeness spit in Sequim, maximum capacity is seven. The Keeper Program helps to preserve the Light Station by offering individuals, families and groups an opportunity to spend a week as Keepers while performing light maintenance duties and providing tours. Stay for a week and take home memories for a lifetime. For open dates, visit www.newdungenesslighthouse.com -8- | WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM ~ June, 2018
Wigwam Village,
Holbrook, Arizona - Dating to 1950 and located off Historic Route 66, this particular motel is authentic mid-century Americana. Classic cars adorn the parking lot and neon signs in retro fonts greet nostalgic road trippers, while the 15 “wigwams” (technically more like teepees) feature typical motel comforts including hot showers and cable TV.
In A Cave
PARTHENON, AR - Beckham Creek Cave Lodge in the Arkansas Ozarks welcomes visitors to its renovated cave bedrooms. The cavernous ceilings, walls of rock and a natural waterfall in the center of the main room let you feel close to nature without being uncomfortable, while guaranteeing stunning acoustics for movies on TV. The hotel is structured more like a house -- hence “lodge” -- with a kitchen, main room, five full bedrooms (with their own baths) and a recreation room.
In School
PORTLAND, OR - A pub and a former elementary school. It’s an unlikely relationship, but at the McMenamins Kennedy School in Portland, Oregon, it works fabulously as a hotel. At the Kennedy School, sleeping in class is encouraged -- the 35 guestrooms are former classrooms, retaining props like desks and chalkboards. The school auditorium is now a movie theater and the school cafeteria (now a restaurant) actually serves
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palatable food. Perhaps the best change that the pub-school alliance has wrought, however, is that the girl’s room is now a brewery, and guests can sip locally brewed beer in the Detention Bar.
anything to complain about. Guests are lodged in tasteful safari-themed rooms adjacent to the zoo section, and treated to the sound of “animals caroling throughout the evening and night,” according to vice president Scott Smith.There are five lodges, two suites and a tree house bungalow. At The Zoo EUREKA SPRINGS, AR - Turpen- Assuming you’re a big cat aficionado, tine Creek is more zoo than hotel. As there’s another reason to come. Proceeds from the visit help the animals. a refuge for rescued “big cats,” Turpentine Creek’s real guests of honor are the tigers, lions, leopards, cougars A Ship and the odd bear that make their LONG BEACH, CA - The Queen home in Arkansas. Naturally, stays re- Mary is a decommissioned luxury volve around the cats -- with the daily cruise ship that had its heyday in the highlights being events such as habitat 1930s -- think art nouveau, the filthy tours, big cats education sessions and rich and the scenes of opulence from feeding time.Not that humans have “Titanic.” During World War II, the
Queen Mary transported more than 750,000 military personnel, including Winston Churchill. Today the Queen Mary is open to all as hotel, museum and dining destination. The ship also supposedly benefits (or suffers, depending on how superstitious you are) from a severe infestation of ghosts. Some of the most commonly reported spooks include a lone dancing lady in a fancy white evening gown and a little girl holding a teddy bear. Guests need not necessarily be afraid -- not all the ghosts are unfriendly. Some, apparently, even look like Kevin Spacey. There are a variety of package deals for nights aboard. June, 2018~ WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM | -9-
Things to Do:
Stay Over
KEY LARGO, Florida Keys — Jules’ Undersea Lodge, the United States’ only submerged recreational hotel, has reopened to overnight divers. The famed lodge, located at Key Largo Undersea Park, sustained no damage when Hurricane Irma struck the Florida Keys last fall. At the park, however, the Category 4 storm damaged a property generator, gift shop, office and above-ground rooms, temporarily discolored its Emerald Lagoon and scattered debris from downed tree limbs and foliage. The lagoon reopened to divers and snorkelers in early November after an extensive cleanup. “The excitement of having our first guests back after Irma is that we can again offer the public the technology of undersea living and what is required to sustain it,” said Teresa McKinna, vice president and chief financial officer. “People are interested in the science of it all.” The lodge, whose entrance is 21 feet beneath the surface, has two bedrooms, a shower and head, and can -10- | WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM ~ June, 2018
comfortably host a maximum of six scuba-certified guests. Divers deliver supplies such as linens through an underwater opening called a moon pool. A dockside compressor pushes scrubbed and filtered air into the lodge. Land-based dive operators closely monitor the air and safety of underwater guests during activities such as venturing out for a dive. Guests can order fresh local pizza in an original box or choose gourmet meal options of filet and Florida lobster, baked potato, roll and homemade Key lime pie. Food is delivered in a weighted waterproof case. The facility has hosted more than 10,000 overnight guests including Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, actor Tim Allen and two rock stars: Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler and Phish drummer Jon Fishman. A Tennessee college professor and instructor stayed in the lodge for a record-breaking 73 days in 2014 during a “Classroom Under the Sea” underwater living mission.
night Under Water
The stay is cited in the Guinness Book of World Records as the “longest time spent living in an underwater fixed habitat.” Jules’ overnight experience also offers what the lodge bills as the world’s only Recreational Aquanaut specialty scuba diving recognition. Its MarineLab educational programs teach about 5,000 students each year. The lodge initially was the bright orange La Chalupa research laboratory, one of the most technologi-
cally advanced habitats of its kind. It conducted sea floor studies and saturation dive currents. First based in Vieques, Puerto Rico, La Chalupa was immersed in 100 feet of water, then moved to Miami and later to Key Largo to the park’s lagoon. The lodge’s current name was inspired by novelist Jules Verne’s “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.” For more information, visit www. jul.com or call 800-822-1088.
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Places to Go:
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et’s “Go the distance” and visit a family century farm with a baseball diamond carved right into the heart of it all. It is the original site of the filming of the 1989 movie, “Field of Dreams,” starring Kevin Costner. Located in Dubuque County close to Dyersville, the former Lansing farm is open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. with tours of the home available between 10-4. This 30-minute, live guided tour will take visitors through the first floor of the home, which has been restored to look just like it did in the movie and features movie artifacts. However visiters must call 24 hours in advance to set up their tour. Tours are $20 for adults and $12 for children 3-17. The award-winning sports movie was adapted to the story of “Shoeless Joe.” The character Ray Kinsella is a novice Iowa farmer who hears voices in the cornfield and sees a vision of a baseball diamond. “If you build it, he will come,” he keeps hearing. So he does. After several months, the family faces financial hardship until one day, baseball star ghosts begin to appear and the -12- | WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM ~ June, 2018
Field of game is played. Now when you come to the field, you can play ball and learn about the Shoeless Joe, the first ghost to appear on the field in the movie. Learn about the making of the film and backgrounds of the stars who helped make it famous. Read about the book that inspired the movie script and the true story behind Doc Graham, one of the movie’s characters. Visit on Ghost Sunday when the game offers free admission. . Ghost Sunday is an event where the players (many are former cast members of the original film) emerge and are introduced with detail to the audience. Their performance and interaction with the children is truly priceless! This venue may also be rented for corporate and private events, like weddings and evening ball games. When it was first built for the movie, the look of the new ball field itself didn’t inspire much confidence due to a drought. The landscape was brown and fallow. To make the farmland presentable, the crew was forced to irrigate, but even that didn’t fix the problem fully. Right before filming began, the director decided, in des-
peration, to paint the cornstalks and portions of the grass green. Filming ended in early August. Field of Dreams opened in only 22 theaters nationwide. The “love letter to Iowa,” as locals describe it, quickly reached the box-office top 10 and stayed there almost until the Fourth of July, ultimately earning more than $64 million domestically. To the shock of locals, it was a runaway hit.
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For Hollywood, that was the end of the story. For the citizens of Dyersville, the opening credits were just starting to roll.
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Places to Go:
Renovated G Featuring A New Film (COOPERSTOWN, NY) – The power of moving pictures has filled the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum’s Grandstand Theater for decades, with fans cherishing every minute of The Baseball Experience film as the introduction to their visit. Now, with the reopening of a completely renovated Grandstand Theater, a new film titled Generations of the Game brings home the passion and love carried by fans and players across generations. The 189-seat Grandstand Theater will reopen May 25, 2018 as the start to Hall of Fame Classic Weekend. The Hall’s newest showpiece was created by design firm Populous. “Baseball fans come to the Hall of Fame looking for that ‘wow’ moment, and the new Generations of the Game introductory film, shown in the beautifully renovated and state-of-the-art Grandstand Theater, sets the stage and delivers an emotional foundation for a memorable Museum experience,” said Jeff Idelson, President of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Featuring cutting-edge technology and the latest in fan-friendly amenities, the new Grandstand Theater will provide an immersive experience to viewers with a sound system donated by Dolby Laboratories, state-of-the-art projectors donated by Christie Projectors and 16-foot high vertical videoboards along the theater’s side walls. Generations of the Game will feature 19 Hall of Fame narrators along with voices such as Hall of Fame Chairman of the Board Jane Forbes Clark, Ford C. Frick Award winner Bob Costas, recently retired heroes Derek Jeter, David Ortiz and Mariano Rivera, and current stars Bryce Harper and Clayton Kershaw. For more information, visit -14- | WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM ~ June, 2018
Grandstand Theatre
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allpark Village is the premiere dining and entertainment district in the region. Located in the heart of St. Louis’ central business district adjacent to Busch Stadium, Ballpark Village is the first ever sports anchored, multi-phased mixed-use development. The $100 million, 120,000-square-foot multi-story project is visible beyond the left center field wall of Busch Stadium, complimenting the energy and excitement of the game day experience. Ballpark village hosts a variety of public and private events 365 days a year, providing patrons a variety of entertainment, food and beverage, and onsite parking in one location. And don’t forget to follow Ballpark Village on Instagram. Ballpark Village is your destination for entertainment and nighlife throughout the summer including concerts, festivals, parties, family events, watch parties and more. For instance, a 90s bar crawl is scheduled for June 9 beginning at 2 p.m. It is considered the largest national 90s tour, tickets start at $20. For more information, visit www.90sbarcrawl.com Don’t miss the Busch II Block Parties featuring the best in St. Louis music immediately following select St. Louis Cardinals games! This month, the date is June 17. Plans for a $220 million second phase of Ballpark Village were recently announced. The 550,000 square foot second phase of Ballpark Village is being developed in partnership between the St. Louis Cardinals and The Cordish Companies.
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Village - St. Louis
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Food Fun Let’s Play Trivia
Ready? Question One: What is Pickle Ball? I know. Right? Just the name alone conjures up mental images of summer picnics with hot dogs, baked beans, potato salad . . . and pickles! Similarly, Pickle Ball brings to mind a group of children playing outdoors with whatever object is handy. Yes, even if it is a pickle. Can’t you just picture them in a circle, kicking or tossing it back and forth to each other? And if the game gets boring or they get hungry, they can take a bite. Well, maybe not in reality, but it sounds like good material for a cartoon segment of some sort. So, “What is Pickle Ball?” you may ask. I don’t have a clue. But there really is such a thing and very soon we are going to find out how it works. Since my husband has entered a tournament, he figured he should probably find out how the game is played, what the rules are and what equipment is needed. What it is? Check. What the rules are? Check. What equipment needed? Check. How is it played? We’ll see. All of the above was written several days ago and now, after a full week of research, I can honestly say I think Pickle Ball sounds intriguing, to say the least. Confusing also comes to mind along with potentially fun. At my age, a fast moving tennis ball just isn’t something with which I wish to do battle. But I have always liked badminton. However, finding someone else who also likes that game is the problem. Enter Pickle Ball to the rescue. It is played with a paddle and a whiffle ball so it doesn’t go zipping past my head at ridiculous speeds requiring quick reflexes I no longer have. Now, who can I find to join me ? Good news! A small group of local residents gather in the park very near our house twice a week to play pickle ball and they are willing to teach us how to play. So far, the rules sound like a mix of tennis, badminton, ping pong and racquet ball all rolled into one big conglomeration of dos and don’ts. Learning them may take awhile, but I’m sure it will all begin to make sense with time. Until then, we’ll need to keep up our strength so here’s a recipe to help. -18- | WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM ~ June, 2018
By Kandy Derden, Places to Go Editor DILL PICKLE MEATLOAF
1 egg chopped onion-to taste 1/2 c. dill pickle juice salt and pepper-to taste 1 slice bread, torn into small pieces 1 lb. lean ground beef 1/4 c. chopped dill pickles (or slightly drained dill pickle relish) 1/4 c. ketchup 2 tbsp. water 1 tbsp. brown sugar 1/2 tsp. Worchestershire sauce Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish or loaf pan. Beat the egg in a mixing bowl. Whisk in the onion, pickle juice, salt, and pepper. Stir in the bread until soggy, then mix in the ground beef until evenly combined. Place in prepared pan. Stir together the chopped pickles, ketchup, water, sugar, and Worcestershire sauce; pour over the meatloaf. Bake in preheated oven 1 hour or until no longer pink in the center. Like so many experienced cooks out there, I have never used a recipe for meatloaf. I grew up with the dump and mix method, using hamburger, saltines, eggs and ketchup. This concoction uses a totally different list of ingredients, so if you like to experiment like I do, try using toast instead of bread (or stick with the tried and true saltines) and add your own flair to the seasoning by adding garlic powder, onion soup mix or Dijon. If you like nice, neat slices for serving, drain off any juices half way through baking and then add the sauce on top for the last half of baking time. What ever you do, be sure to double the recipe because your family is going to love it! Perhaps we should get together and compare notes. Let’s have our own mini version of a picklefest with pickle eating competitions, balancing contests, a silly pickle costume parade, judging of creative carving and decorating or we can keep it simple with recipe notes and comparisons. If scheduled after the tournament, we’ll be glad to tell you all about it. I’ll bring the pictures. You bring the meatloaf.
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MONTICELLO-This year’s festival promises to be an exciting weekend of music, contests, and family fun memories! On June 22nd & 23rd, the streets will be lined with unique art & craft vendors, a huge food court, a grand beer & wine garden and Classic Cars. The 5K run/walk, Car Cruise-In (Friday), Car Show (Saturday), Children’s Games & Play Area, various contests for young and old alike, and the great music will promise to make your visit to our festival a great experience. Back again this year is our “Bring SOM (Spirit of Monticello) Talent” contest. Contestants will be judged in tryout/elimination rounds with the finalists performing during the festival at the NIPSCO bandstand Friday & Saturday night. The finalist will compete for $1,800.00 in cash awards! Visit our website at: www.spiritofmonticello.org for details on how to enter. -20- | WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM ~ June, 2018
Other great live entertainment will be presented by Eliana Westin, Jay Walkers, Mr. Right, The Darin Patrick Project, Clint Brandt, Groovin Souls, Brandt Carmichal, JM Lansdowne & Orion Walsh, City Lites & The Ripple Effect. The purpose of the festival is to encourage a strong sense of community, family and friendship by celebrating the beginning of the summer season and inviting people to the great City of Monticello explained the Spirit committee. “We strive to stimulate community awareness by supporting a large variety of musicians, artisans, vendors and family activities” said Ken Prieboy festival Chairperson. “Please come and experience what Monticello & our festival have to offer. You won’t be disappointed! It is our goal to welcome you and make you feel at home.”
June 22nd-23rd Schedule of Events: Friday Schedule: -City Wide Yard Sale 8am- 4pm -Festival Begins 5pm -Beer & Wine Garden and Food Vendors Open 5 p.m. -Eliana Westin performs: Main Stage 5-6 p.m. -Classic Car Cruise In 5-8pm -Bring S.O.M. Talent Contest-Finals (12 & Under) 6-7pm -Live Music from the Jay Walkers: on Main Stage 7-8 p.m. -Bring S.O.M. Talent Finals (13-17 yr. olds) 8-9pm -Mr. Right performs on Main Stage – 9-Midnight Saturday’s Schedule: -5K Run/Walk 7 a.m. -Pancake Breakfast in Food Court Area 8-11 a.m. -Festival Opens 9 a.m. -Bubble Gum Blowing Contest at the Gazebo (All Ages) 10 a.m. -CLASSIC CAR SHOW – 10am-4pm -Cake Walk at the Gazebo 11:00 a.m. -Jump Rope Contest-Gazebo 11:30 p.m. - Beer & Wine Garden Opens – Noon - Darin Patrick Project perform – Noon – 1 p.m. - Pizza Eating Contest @ Gazebo 12:30 p.m. - Jay McLaughlin the Magician performs 1- 1:30 p.m. - Cake Walk at the Gazebo 1:30 p.m -Groovin Souls performs on Main Stage 1:30-2:30 p.m. - Hoola Hoop Contest at the Gazebo 2 p.m. - Cake Walk at the Gazebo 3 p.m. -JM Lansdowne & Orion Walsh performs on Main Stage 3 p.m. -Cake Walk at the Gazebo 4 p.m. - Brandt Carmichael performs on the Main Stage 4:30 p.m. -1st Annual Firetruck Pull 5- 9 p.m. on Broadway St. - “Hog-a-Dog” Speed Eating Contest at the Main Stage (Ages 0- 10/1116/17 & Up) 5:30 p.m. - City Lites performs on the Main Stage at 6 p.m. - Cake Walk at the Gazebo at 6:30 p.m. -Bring S.O.M. Talent Contest-19 & Over Finals on the Main Stage 7:30-8:30 p.m. -The Ripple Effect performs on the Main Stage from 9-Midnight - Festival Ends at Midnight June, 2018~ WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM | -21-
Places to Go
INDIANAPOLIS - The addition of several food trucks along with setting out tables and chairs throughout the area is sure to be a hit with art fair visitors this year. The Talbot Street Art Fair is recognized as one of the top art shows in the United States and the longest running outdoor art fair in central Indiana. Since it’s beginning in 1956, organizers have strived to make each year better than before. Another addition to this popular event is a neighborhood beer garden open during fair hours , set up and hosted by the Herron-Morton Place Neighborhood. Celebrating its 63rd year, this juried art fair features over 270 artists both locally and from across the United States. Total monetary awards exceeds $11,000. The artists converge on Talbot Street between 16th & 20th Streets to present their work in many mediums. These include, sculpture, glass, painting, jewelry, photography, ceramics, wood, printmaking, mixed media and fiber. Over 60,000 visitors come from near and as far, as 100 miles away, to view the artwork This is a family-friendly event and, as always, the admission is free! The fair will be held, rain or shine. Since most artists travel with solid tent protection, this allows the event to master the weather. Many good conversations have been held in artist’s tents during a rain shower. This year’s fair is June 16th and 17th, open 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (5 p.m. Sunday.) The Talbot Street Art Fair provides cholarship programs to various educational institutions in the fine art disciplines. For more information regarding the fair please visit: www.talbotstreet.org or call 17-7456479. -22- | WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM ~ June, 2018
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Festival Feature: Things to Do
Let the Good Times Roll SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER, LA – Organizers of the 32nd Annual Let the Good Times Roll Festival have announced details of the event, which is scheduled to take place, June 15-17, in downtown Shreveport’s Festival Plaza. The festival features three days of live music as well as food and drink vendors, arts and crafts booths, activities for kids, and more. Admission to the festival is $10 per day or $25 for a weekend pass. Weekend passes may be purchased at Eventbrite.com. Complete festival details are available on the festival’s Facebook page, www.Facebook.com/LetTheGoodTimesRollFestival.
Rho Omega and Friends, Inc. is to uplift the community and improve quality of life for its residents. The festival is a fundraiser The Let the Good Times Roll Festival includes aunique mix of live hip-hop, R&B, benefiting Project Manhood, an organization that provides scholarships for African zydeco, and gospel music on two stages. American males pursuing higher levels of Mainstage headliners for the 2018 event education. For more information on Rho include: Jeter Jones, 9-10:15 p.m., Friday, Omega and Friends, Inc., or to download June 15; Chris Ardoin and Nustep Zydeco, festival sponsor and vendor information, 10:30-11:45 p.m.; Friday, June 15; Luster Baker, 8-9 p.m., Saturday, June 16; Shilo and visit www.RhoOmega.com. Mademoiselle, 9:15 p.m., Saturday, June Sponsors of the 32nd Annual Let the 16; Webbie, 10-10:45 p.m., Saturday, June Good Times Roll Festival include Abrams & 16; Juvenile, 11-11:45 p.m., Saturday, June Lafargue Attorneys at Law, Hilton Shreve16; Keith Frank and the Soileau Zydeco port, Eagle Distributing of Shreveport, HenBand, 6:35-8 p.m., Sunday, June 17; Chanté Moore, 8:15-8:55 p.m., Sunday, June 17; and derson Dentistry, AT & T, and the Caddo Parish Teachers Federal Credit Union. Carl Thomas, 9-10:45 a.m., Sunday, June 17. Promotional graphics listing the comFor more information on planning a visit plete schedule of live entertainment may be to Shreveport-Bossier, including hotels, resviewed or downloaded on Facebook. taurants, attractions, and more, visit www. Shreveport-Bossier.org. A complete calenThe Let the Good Times Roll Festival is dar of upcoming events in Shreveport-Bossorganized and presented annually by Rho ier is available at www.SBFunGuide.com. Omega and Friends, Inc. The mission of
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People to See
Alexander Hamilton
WASHINGTON, DC, (Newswire.com) - The original pistols used in the infamous 1804 duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr are now on display at the Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum through June 24. They are featured in the exhibition “Alexander Hamilton: Soldier, Secretary, Icon,” along with mail, portraits, and postage and revenue stamps reflective of Hamilton’s life and career as the first U.S. treasury secretary. The rare public showing represents the first time the pistols have been on public display in the Washington area. -26- | WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM ~ June, 2018
The full exhibition remains on view through next March. Its opening coincides with the June opening of the hit Broadway play, Hamilton: An American Musical, at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. The musical commemorates his meteoric rise and his sweeping vision for America’s future. The original dueling pistols used by Hamilton, former secretary of the treasury and retired two-star general, and Vice President Aaron Burr in the duel that resulted in Hamilton’s death are on loan to the museum from JPMorgan
Chase & Co. “History remembers Alexander Hamilton as the pioneering first secretary of the treasury, but he was also responsible for the Post Office Department,” said Daniel Piazza, chief curator of philately. “He used the mail to collect import and export data from customs officers all over the country, and his ability to interpret this data made Hamilton the best informed member of Washington’s first Cabinet.” For more information, visit https://postalmuseum.si.edu/ hamilton/
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CHUCK NEGRON Chuck Negron, formerly of Three Dog Night, will join the Happy Together Tour for a fifth year. The tour kicks off June 7 in Jacksonville, Fla., and will wrap on Aug. 26 in Deadwood, S.D. The tour will feature some of the greatest hits of the 60’s and 70’s from The Turtles, Gary Puckett and the Union Gap, Mark Lindsay, former lead singer of Paul Revere & The Raiders, The Association, The Cowsills and Negron himself. Tickets can be purchased here. “I always have a great time touring with these guys,” Negron said. “We always bring a lot of energy and the fans have a big party, so I’m happy to be doing it again in 2018.” In 2017, Rock At Night described the Happy Together Tour as “60s pop nostalgia at its best.” 2018 will be no different. In March of this year, Negron released the final edition of “Three Dog Nightmare: The Chuck Negron Story,” which features 11 new chapters, over 100 new photos and is available now on www.chucknegron. com. Happy Together Tour Dates June 7 - Jacksonville, Fla. - Florida Theatre June 8 - Biloxi, Miss. - IP Casino Resort & Spa June 9 - Montgomery, Ala. - Performing Arts Center June 10 - Clearwater, Fla. - Ruth Eckerd Hall June 13 - Greensburg, Penn. - Palace Theatre June 14 - Tarrytown, N.Y. - Tarrytown Music Hall June 15 - New Brunswick, N.J. - State Theatre June 16 - Lynn, Mass. - Lynn Auditorium June 17 - Northampton, Mass. - Calvin Theatre June 19 - Englewood, N.J. - Bergen Performing -28- | WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM ~ June, 2018
Arts Center June 20 - Glenside, Penn. - Keswick Theatre June 21 - Jim Thorpe, Penn. - Penn’s Peak June 22 - Westbury, N.Y. - Theatre at Westbury June 23 - Lancaster, Penn. - Am. Music Theatre
June 24 - Hampton Beach, N.H. - Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom June 27 - Hyannis, MA - Cape Cod Melody Tent June 28 - Morristown, N.J. - Mayo Performing Arts Center June 29 - Brooklyn, NY - Ford Amphitheater
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By Kathleen Walls Contributing Editor
he Outer Banks is a unique place in its environment and culture; thus it deserves a unique place to stay when visiting. Even an upscale motel or hotel won’t have the same vibe as staying in a beachfront home. Our home away from home was a magnificent mansion on the ocean in South Nags Head. It even has a name, Take It To The Limit. It’s 11,000 square feet of luxury living space with more amenities than a five star hotel. There’s an elevator to whisk you to the third floor where you find two hot tubs, a private pool, built in spa and even a Tiki Bar. The view looking out over the pool to the ocean is postcard worthy.. Adjourning are two open kitchens paralleling each other. Emeril and Paula Deen would be right at home with the four wall ovens, two six burner stovetops, two extra large refrigerators, two microwaves and four dishwashers. There is even a pair of master bedrooms on that top level if you want to be near all the excitement. The second floor offers more bedrooms, all with their own bath, and a rec room with a pool table and shuffleboard game. Plus there is another fridge room one level down so everyone can keep their special stash of favorite drinks and snacks. A super large laundry room with three sets of washers and dryers make keeping up with tiresome necessities easy. Down on the first floor you have a theater room with tiered seating for 12 and a wet bar, There’s a
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But there is so much to see and do in the Outer Banks, you may not have time to play golf. You can’t miss visiting the Wright Brothers National Memorial where Wilbur and Orville Wright made their first flight in the Wright Flyer. It only lasted 12 seconds but those seconds changed travel forever. An often forgotten part of the country’s early history happened on Roanoke Island. “The Lost Colony,” an outdoor drama, tells the story of that first English colony in what was then the New World. You can also take a backstage tour to see all hidden magic of a drama that has captivated audiences for 81 seasons. Wine connoisseurs will thrill to see the very first grapevine brought to this country around 1584 by those colonists. The Mothervine is huge and thriving in Manteo on Roanoke Island. The Outer Banks has a long love affair with rum. Kill Devil Rum in Manteo is the first distillery to make it legally. Touring the distillery is a treat you donlt want to miss. Sea salt has become increasingly popular with chefs in recent years. Hatteras Saltworks the brainchild of Brian and Shaena McMahon is the first such operation in the Outer Banks. Its popularity is spreading rapidly for a company only two years old. Oyster farming is not new but the father son team of Bill and -32- | WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM ~ June, 2018
Ryan Belter are doing it their way. As local watermen, they knew where to find the perfect microenvironment in the waters of the sound and started Cape Hatteras Oyster Company. Captain Marc Mitchum is another inventive Outer Banks waterman who had turned his knowl edge of the sea into one of the most fun and informative tours you can take in the Outer Banks. His OBX Crabbing and Shrimping Charter adventure offers a glimpse of the real Outer Banks life of a crabber and shrimper, his off-season job. You join him on his boat, the Jodie Kae, and learn the lore of crabbers and shrimpers. You may see dolphins, osprey and pelicans as well. You will catch several different types of crab and/or shrimp and learn all about the sea creatures. Best part is you can take your catch home and prepare you own fresh seafood in one of those marvelous kitchens. At one time, the Outer Banks were known as “The Graveyard of the Atlantic.” A precursor to the Coast Guard fought to prevent drowning death at Chicamacomico Lifesaving Station since 1874. Their museum is one of the most complete U.S. Lifesaving Stations left in the country. The present station was constructed in 1911. You can see an actual life saving boat and some of the original equipment from the early days. It’s located on Rodanthe so you can stop and view the home used in the movie, Nights in Rodanthe. June, 2018~ WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM | -33-
It’s a private home and for sale at the moment. Lighthouses have always been a big part in preventing shipwrecks. Outer Banks has five lighthouses. Cape Hatteras Lighthouse circa 1870 is the tallest brick lighthouse in the world. It rears 210 feet over the coast of Cape Hatteras. You can climb to the top if your legs will make it. It had to be moved when the encroaching ocean threatened it. The museum tells that story. Incidentally, that beach has been voted number six this year by Dr. Beach. Bodie Island Lighthouse is smaller but worth a visit. Roanoke Marshes lighthouse is a tiny one and not the usual shape. It’s located at the end of the pier on Manteo’s waterfront. Driving in Cape Hatteras National Seashore you have the ocean on one side and the sound -34- | WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM ~ June, 2018
on the other. It is a wonderful place to look for wading birds and other water-loving wildlife. Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge has an interesting museum and a nice hiking trail; there are telescopes for bird-watching. Do bring insect repellant if you walk the trail over the marsh. Days you don’t want to cook there are some great restaurants. O’Neal’s Sea Harvest is a family owned restaurant and market at Wanchese Harbor. They buy from local watermen like Captain Marc Mitchum. Besides their restaurant and market, they ship seafood nationwide. They buy crabs that are about to molt, called peelers, and keep them in water tanks in a facility behind the restaurant until they molt and become soft shelled. You can taste fresh in their soft shell
crab baskets. Coastal Provisions Oyster Bar & Wine Bar Café specializes in oysters. They have many choices besides the oysters and have a retail market if you want to cook their own food. Those with a sweet tooth will love Duck Donuts, which began in the Outer Banks is rapidly spreading nationwide. You order your donuts. They bake them right there and you pick a coating, topping and drizzle. If you are celebrating and want an upscale restaurant, Kimball’s Kitchen at Sanderling Resort on the Soundside of the Sanderling Resort has delicious food and a magnificent view of sunset over Currituck Sound. OBX Trio Wine, Beer & Cheese is a combination bistro and retail outlet that offers some unique cheeses, thousands of wines from around the world as well as local and a rotating array of craft beers. Their WineStation has self-service tasting machines that offer an opportunity to sample 24 wines. Diamond Shoals Restaurant is located almost in the shadow of the Hatteras Lighthouse. They specialize in fresh seafood. My choice is the steamed shrimp. They are big shrimp cooked, with Old Bay and other spices, to perfection. Sam & Omie’s Restaurant in Nags Head is a local favorite breakfast place. They are open for lunch and dinner as well. Blue Water Grill and Raw Bar at Pirate’s Cove Marina is great for waterside dining. Good food and a large raw oyster bar. There is so much to see and do in Outer Banks; you will want to return again and again. June, 2018~ WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM | -35-
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learwater’s Great Hudson River Revival (Clearwater Festival), celebrates its 40th Anniversary this year. Prior to 1978, the festival was a one-day event known as the Hudson Valley Folk Picnic.
Revival is the country’s oldest and largest music and environmental festival, bringing together major musical acts and Clearwater’s own brand of green activism for a unique weekend every June. Clearwater Festival 2018, which takes place on June 16 and 17, on the banks of the Hudson River at beautiful Croton Point Park, Clearwater’s Great Hudson River Revival. Clearwater’s Great Hudson River Revival is a destination for music fans and families alike, offering a plethora of family-oriented programming and activities and vendors for kids, including special performances on the Family Stage, juggling and roving artists, Children’s Area, storytelling, river beach combing and net seining. A number of Clearwater’s favorite artists will be returning this year including: The Mavericks, Ani DiFranco, Tom Paxton & The DonJuans, Tom Chapin,Joanne Shenandoah, David Amram, Josh White Jr., The Mammals (featuring Mike + Ruthy), Jay Ungar and Molly Mason, Dan Zanes, The Nields, The Kennedys and Dance Troupe The Vanaver Caravan.
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Founded by Pete Seeger, the 40th Anniversary of the Clearwater’s Great Hudson River Revival has announced the 2018 lineup, featuring Wilco Frontman Jeff Tweedy, Ani DiFranco, The Mavericks, Rhiannon Giddens of the Carolina Chocolate Drops, Hot Rize, Beth Orton, Langhorne Slim plus many more. The festival will welcome first time artists: Jeff Tweedy, multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Rhiannon Giddens, bluegrass greats Hot Rize (celebrating their 40th year), British folk-rocker Beth Orton, folk-country troubadours Dave Alvin & Jimmie Dale Gilmore (performing on stage together), critically acclaimed rocker Willie Nile and his band, husband and wife duo The War and Treaty and open vocal participation group Choir! Choir! Choir. -38- | WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM ~ June, 2018
The Festival’s parent, Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc, continually looks to develop the next generation of environmental advocates into supporters of the organization. They help to foster this by programming emerging artists who appeal to a younger demographic. This year the festival will present: singer-songwriter Langhorne Slim, NYC based chanteuse Margaret Glaspy, folk/bluegrass band Mipso, Latin music inspired indie band Making Movies, indie folk band River Whyless, UK based singer-songwriter Jalen N’Gondaand blues-country influenced singer-songwriter Parker Milsap. As part of the Festival’s mission to present a diverse and culturally-rich roster
of artists from around the world, the festival will also feature: Egyptian human rights activist artist Ramy Essam, Israeli singer-songwriter and activist Yael Deckelbaum & Prayers of The Mothers Ensemble, Venezuelan singer Betsayda Machado, Egyptian DJ and drummer Karim Nagi’s Turbo Tabla, Zydeco greats Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience, CJ Chenier and the Red Hot Louisiana Band and Cajun greats Beausoleil avec Michael Doucet. The Workshop Stage, which saw its debut at the 2017 festival, will be packed with dynamic workshops and performances featuring members of Hot Rize, Rhiannon Giddens, Langhorne Slim, Ramy Essam, Yael Deckelbaum, Beausoleil, CJ
Chenier, Dave Alvin & Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Mipso and Willie Nile who will be leading a tribute to songs of Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen. Visit www.clearwaterfestival.org for a complete list of performers. This year Clearwater offers some new ticketing options and procedures. Either Day Passes, a new option, which allows you to purchase a single day ticket and use it on either day of the festival. Youth Passes are reduced-priced tickets for children from ages 12-17 years old. Children 11 and under are free. Other offerings that make the Revival experience unique and memorable include the Working Waterfront, offering rides on small boats and tall ships including the sloop Clearwater and the schooner Mystic Whaler. The Handcrafters’ Village showcases over 50 crafters and folk artists with quality hand-made items, demonstrations and workshops. The Green Living Expo is the place to learn about sustainable products, services, concepts and technologies for informed lifestyle and business choices. The Discovery and Tideline
tents feature Clearwater’s original hands-on environmental education programs and Hudson River research. The Environmental Action Tent highlights Clearwater’s watershed and environmental justice initiatives in our Hudson Valley communities. An expanded Artisanal Food & Farm Market offers food sourced from the Hudson Valley. The Clearwater Festival is wheelchair accessible and most stage programming is staffed with American Sign Language Interpreters. The Clearwater Festival is dependent on 1,100+ volunteers. For more information, please visit www. ClearwaterFestival.org/volunteer.
Clearwater’s Great Hudson River Revival is produced by the nonprofit, member-supported, environmental organization Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. All proceeds go directly to support Clearwater’s environmental education and advocacy. Tickets: www.ClearwaterFestival.org or by calling 888-718-4253 opt. 1. Clearwater members receive a 20% discount off regularly priced advanced tickets. To become a Clearwater member, visit www.clearwater.org or call Clearwater’s membership office at (845)265-8080 ext. 7119. (Kids 11 and Under Free) Event Location: Croton Point Park, Croton-On-Hudson, NY
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Kyle Dillingh NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Kyle Dillingham is excited to announce that he’ll be making his 2018 CMA Fest debut on the Spotlight Stage inside Music City Center. Dillingham will perform at 1 p.m. CT on June 8, followed by a 30 minute fan meet-and-greet immediately after his performance. “How very exciting it is to be a new member of this CMA family! An important theme in education is, ‘it’s not what we have, but it’s what we give,’ and we look forward to giving our very best at CMA Fest this year to benefit the CMA foundation’s work enriching music education programs all across the country,” Dillingham commented. Dillingham is also celebrating a recent invitation to participate in the 2018-2019 American Music Abroad tour season, organized by The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, and The Association of American Voices. Dillingham and Horseshoe Road were chosen as one of fifteen ensembles, standing out in an applicant pool of nearly 300. “We are so excited to announce that we have also been accepted to participate in the 2018-2019 American Music Abroad (AMA) tour season! Having already performed in 37 countries, I look forward to this opportunity to take country -40- | WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM ~ June, 2018
music, once again, to new frontiers,” Dillingham said. “Whether at home or abroad, we have an important opportunity everyday to change peoples lives with our music. That’s what we are really talking about here!” The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs is currently
working to select the 40+ touring countries for the upcoming round of American Music Abroad, which will be announced at a later date. Additionally, Kyle Dillingham recently recorded a performance on Woodsongs Old-Time Radio Hour, which is set to air on June 23 via the program’s broadcast
ham at CMA Festival Kyle Dillingham Show Dates: JUN 08 CMA Fest Spotlight Stage / Nashville, Tenn. JUN 14 CHK|Central Boathouse / Oklahoma City, Okla. JUN 16 The Deli / Norman, Okla. JUN 23 Americana Fest @ American Banjo Museum / Oklahoma City, Okla. JUL 19 UCO Jazz Lab / Edmond, Okla. For more details on show dates, please click here.
affiliates, and the American Forces Radio Network. WoodSongs OldTime Radio Hour is both a radio and television production that airs internationally around the world, and fosters the comradery of both musicians and music lovers to celebrate the traditional American experience through song. Producer and host, Michael Johnathon
has garnered mass multi-media attention over the past 15 years, which is filmed in front of a live audience in Lexington, Kentucky. Kyle Dillingham picked up the violin when he was nine, and eight years later, he gave two featured performances at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. Kyle is
now managed by legendary impresario, Jim Halsey, who has guided the careers of many great performers including Roy Clark, The Oak Ridge Boys and James Brown. On stage, Horseshoe Road performs a mix of band originals, classic covers and fiddlin favorites that are sure to have audiences on their feet. Together, they have represented America internationally in 37 countries, energizing audiences everywhere they go. June, 2018~ WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM | -41-
Places to Go
CMA Fest NASHVILLE—CMA Fest has announced more than 100 additional performances throughout Downtown Nashville Thursday through Sunday, June 7-10. Xfinity Fan Fair X is back and more exciting than ever featuring three stages packed with artist performances, panels and meet and greets, in addition to music and lifestyle exhibits, prize giveaways and the Marketplace taking place daily from 9:30 a.m. -5 p.m. inside Music City Center. The HGTV Lodge returns for a seventh year, hosting performances with Country Music favorites and appearances from HGTV stars. Newly added to the Nissan Stadium stage, Jake Owen will perform on Friday night and Cole Swindell will perform on Sunday night. “What makes CMA Fest unique from other music festivals are Jake Owen our one-of-akind fan experiences at Xfinity Fan Fair X,” said Damon Whiteside, CMA Chief Marketing Officer. “For decades, Country Music fans have flocked to Nashville to attend the festival to get up close and personal with their favorite artists. We’re proud to continue that tradition year after year.” “With Xfinity Fan Fair X, we’re looking to extend a live version of the home experience we give millions of people across the country everyday – instant access to their favorite artists on the TV, mobile devices and online, all in a simple, easy and fun way,” said Matt Lederer, Comcast’s Exec-42- | WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM ~ June, 2018
utive Director of Partnership Marketing. “Country Music fans are passionate, and we look forward to creating an immersive destination for them within CMA Fest.” The fan-favorite Radio Disney Country Stage returns to Xfinity Fan Fair X, where attendees can catch some of today’s hottest stars and up-andJimmie Allen coming artists. Scheduled performances and appearances include Jimmie Allen, Abby Anderson, Cam, Jillian Cardarelli, CB30, Jordan Davis, Devin Dawson, Russell Dickerson, Cale Dodds, Lindsay Ell, Emily Hackett, Adam Hambrick, Trent Harmon, Walker Hayes, Jillian Jacqueline, Caroline Jones, Madison Kozak, LANCO, Maddie & Tae, Tegan Marie, Jaden Michaels, Cassadee Pope, Stephanie Quayle, RaeLynn, Noah Schnacky, Kalie Shorr, Christina Taylor and Rachel Wammack. Marie, Hayley Orrantia and Shorr join Radio Disney Country personality Betsy Spina to share hosting duties throughout the weekend. “This year at CMA Fest, Radio Disney Country will have its bigLauren Alaina gest presence ever with an
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exciting stage lineup featuring some of today’s biggest artists as well as rising chart-bound stars,” said Phil Guerini, Vice President, Music Strategy, Disney Channels Worldwide and General Manager, Radio Disney Network. Guerini added, “The launch of Radio Disney Country was first announced three years ago at CMA Fest and each year since then we have increased our presence at the festival to bring fans up close and personal to some of their favorite artists.” Discover your new favorite Country artist this year at the Spotlight Stage, an addition to Xfinity Fan Fair X. The Spotlight Stage showcases a wide variety of more than 50 emerging acts performing acoustic sets and hosting meet and greets. Scheduled artists include 2Steel Girls, 8 Ball Aitken, American Young, Paul Bogart, Haley Mae Campbell, Cort Carpenter, Caryn Lee Carter, CERRITO, Jessie Chris, Chas Collins, Dustin Collins, Nora Collins, Crystal Day, Joe Denim, Dixie Jade, James Dupré, Tim Elliott, EmiSunshine, Farewell Angelina, Folk Soul Revival, Kenny Foster, Gal Friday, Josh Gallagher, Lee Gantt, Harper Grae, Kristi Hoopes, Jason Morton & The Chesapeake Sons, Meghan Kabir, Kyle Dillingham & Horseshoe Road, Kelsey Lamb, Olivia Lane, Cherish Lee, Jenny Leigh, Lucy Angel, Elizabeth Lyons, Red Marlow, Bobby Marquez, Jackson Michelson, Kylie Morgan, Marta, Shane Owens, Presley & Taylor, Jesse Rice, Matt Rogers, Southern Halo, -44- | WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM ~ June, 2018
Summer Brooke & The Mountain Faith Band, Glen Templeton, The Lovers, The Springs, The Wandering Hearts, The Young Fables and Karen Waldrup. Announced last week, the CMA Close Up Stage is one of the most anticipated experiences inside Xfinity Fan Fair X, featuring Artist of the Day sessions with Country Music stars Kelsea Ballerini (June 10), Dierks Bentley (June 7), Luke Bryan (June 8) and Dustin Lynch (June 9). For chances to win access to front row seats for Artist of the Day sessions, select artist meet and greets inside Xfinity Fan Fair X and more, fans must register for CMA Fest Fan Access presented by Budweiser and then enter the Ultimate Fan Experiences Drawing between Tuesday, May 29 (10:00 AM/CT) and Thursday, May 31 (10:00 AM/ CT). All participants will be notified by email and text on Friday, June 1 to log in to their Fan Access account to see if they’re a winner. All prizes must be claimed by Tuesday, June 5 (12:00 PM/CT) or they will be awarded to alternate winners. By registering for CMA Fest Fan Access presented by Budweiser, festival-goers are entered for a chance to win a VIP trip for two to CMA Fest in 2019. In addition, the Xfinity Zone will feature appearances by Chase Bryant, Easton Corbin, Lindsay Ell, Lucas Hoge, Jerrod Niemann, Stephanie Quayle, Dylan Scott, Temecula Road, Aaron Watson and Drake White. The HGTV Lodge at Fan Alley
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offers festival-goers the Ultimate Country Music Fan Experience™, with performances by Lauren Alaina, Carlton Anderson, Lee Brice, Cam, Luke Combs, Jordan Davis, Chris DeStefano, Lindsay Ell, Morgan Evans, Walker Hayes, Ryan Hurd, Jillian Jacqueline, LANCO, Chris Lane, LOCASH, Dustin Lynch, Maddie & Tae, Ashley McBryde, Kip Moore, Jon Pardi, Eric Paslay, Cassadee Pope, Michael Ray, Mitchell Tenpenny, Tenille Townes, The Cadillac Three, Rachel Wammack, Lee Ann Womack and Trisha Yearwood as well as special appearances by HGTV “Property Brothers” stars Jonathan and Drew Scott. Great American Country’s Suzanne Alexander will emcee during the four-day event. For a chance to win access to the HGTV Lodge, fans must enter the Ultimate Fan Experiences Drawing at CMAfest.com/FanAccess. “As a ‘home for Country Music fans,’ the HGTV Lodge is a remarkable way for the HGTV brand to connect with network fans and festival visitors,” said Karen Bronzo, Senior Vice President, Brand Marketing and Partnerships for HGTV. “We’re excited to be back for our seventh year with an amazing lineup of Country Music stars performing in a oneof-a-kind setting.” New this year, CMA will host the Music Streaming Lounge at Xfinity Fan Fair X, a place for fans to have hands-on involvement with music streaming platforms, offering charging stations and a lounge for fans to enjoy each day. On Thursday, the lounge will be transformed into an iHeartRadio recording studio where fans will have the opportunity to become an on-air radio host interviewing some of the biggest names in Country Music for broadcast on a special iHeartRadio Fan Fair X station. Fans will get a photo with the artist to commemorate their first radio gig inside the iHeartRadio pop-up studio. On Friday, Spotify will debut a new digital expe-46- | WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM ~ June, 2018
rience where fans can find their “Country Music Match” and create collaborative playlists live with Country artists, while also offering updated free product and assisting listeners in personalizing their listening experiences. On Saturday, guests may interact with millions of songs on Amazon Music while using Alexa, requesting music in brand new ways based on mood, era, genre, city, lyrics, and more. Guests will also be able to meet various Country Music artists stopping by the Amazon Music space, some featured on the brandnew global playlist Country Heat. Of the numerous artists appearing at Xfinity Fan Fair X over the four-day event, most of the meet and greets do not require tickets. In these instances, fans may freely join the line formations for non-ticketed signings. A limited number of four-day tickets are still available at CMAfest.com/tickets or call 1-800-CMA-FEST. All of CMA Fest’s outdoor daytime stages as well as nightly shows at the Cracker Barrel Country Roads Stage at Ascend Amphitheater are free and open to the public. Fans can purchase the CMA Fest Nash Pass for $60. The Nash Pass includes a Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum tour, Ryman Auditorium tour and four-day admission to Xfinity Fan Fair X. Tickets are $10 daily or $25 four-day pass. The Ultimate Country Music Fan Experience™ began in 1972 as Fan Fair®, which drew 5,000 fans to Nashville’s Municipal Auditorium. Now in its 47th year, the legendary festival has become the city’s signature Country Music event that hosts fans from all 50 states and nearly 20 foreign countries. In 2017, CMA Fest featured 11 stages with over 350 artists, 1,100 musicians, and 167 hours of music – all to benefit music education. CMA Fest is filmed for a three-hour ABC Television Network special. 2018 marks the 15th consecutive year of the broadcast.
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Product Reviews Active Live Mini Moso Bags These bags are specifically designed for those who lead active lifestyles and are always on the go. Moso Bags contain bamboo charcoal which actively eliminates moisture and unwanted odors, keeping even the most active traveler fresh! These powerful deodorizers work 24/7 to eliminate sweat, moisture, and odors so you can confidently pursue your active lifestyle! They are chemical free, fragrance free and non-toxic They are also reusable for up to 2 years and 100% Sustainable- once the Moso Bag is completely used it can be opened and spread throughout the garden to promote plant growth! Price $9.95 www.mosonatural.com
National Park Posters Colorado photographer and graphic artist Rob Decker started visiting the national parks when he was eight years old -- capturing images on black and white film through the lens of his first Kodak camera. At nineteen, he studied under the famed Ansel Adams in Yosemite National Park. 330 million people visited our national parks last year, and Rob’s work has proven to be extremely popular. Each numbered, dated and signed poster is printed on “Conservation”, a 100% recycled paper stock with soy-based inks. $35 www.national-park-posters.com
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Last Minute Father’s Day G Belt by Cognac Made of 100% genuine leather, which ensures the quality comfortability and durability of the belt for a longer endurance and better upholding, you’ll be able to use this belt for years to come! This belt is an ultrasmooth, vegetable-tanned bridle-leather belt—crafted in America with a solid-brass buckle—will take on a darkened patina as it ages . $100
Speidel Pilot Watch The new time-honored aviator inspired Pilot watch features a 42mm stainless steel case, 3-hand Japanese quartz movement, easy-to-read oversized numerals, stainless steel screw down case back cover, classic upward orientation triangle at 12 O’clock, outer ring with second markers, 22mm stainless steel band and water resistant up to 5 ATM (50 meters) It is also available with a 22mm genuine leather band. Dad is sure to love this timepiece for a special Father’s Day gift. Price: $109.99 Available on Speidel.com, Amazon and at local jewelers
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Gifts
Product Reviews Staheekum Slippers With Father’s Day right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking of those simpler, practical gifts that dads tend to love. Like a pair of slippers that he won’t want to take off! Luckily for pops Staheekum is home to the most stylish slippers, the type that he’ll try to wear to dinner until mom forces him to change. They are made from genuine suede and shearling, the slippers come in a variety of styles and colors! The best part of all? They are oh, so comfortable! https://staheekum.com/collections/men
Expressions of You Greeting Cards
Illustrative and meaningful Greeting Cards in the life moments that matters most by Kella McCaskill
Suggested Message Inside Card: Dad, There aren’t enough words, or gifts, or actions I can share to express my gratitude for the things you’ve had to bare. I strive to make certain your pain wasn’t in vain. Today I shower you with hugs and kisses, gifts as the raw emotions are pure and true. This my dear father, is how a child says to their dad, I LOVE YOU!!! $5.95 ea. www.newscottage.com/greetingcards/
“If Only” Unique Travel What’s a good Father’s Day gift? A vacation, of course! IfOnly offers one-of-a-kind travel experiences you won’t find anywhere else. From shark diving to hiking with wolves, these unique experiences would make perfect presents. Plus, a portion of the proceeds go towards a charitable cause - so you can feel good about splurging! Here’s a sample of the travel experiences IfOnly offers: Exclusive Rhode Island Fishing Trip Howl with Wolves Overnight Getaway Lake Tahoe Helicoptor Tour www.ifonly.com/filter/c/Gifts-for-Him June, 2018~ WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM | -51-
Across the Mile New Hampshire - Gunstock Hillclimb June 13/GILFORD - The AMA-sanctioned Pro/Am Gunstock Hillclimb is back for this year’s Laconia Motorcycle Week. The Hillclimb returns to the 70 meter, original ski jump at Gunstock. The event is fully sanctioned by the American Motorcycle Assoc. Spectators can watch the excitement as over 7,000 people are expected to line
the slopes of Gunstock this year, where a $20 admission fee (free for kids 10 and under) will get you front row seats to the competition. New this year, there will be halftime entertainment as well as on-site beverage and souvenir sales. Gates open at 8am, opening ceremony begins at 9 a.m. and the competition starts at 10 a.m.
Washington - Space Needle debutes Skyrisers SEATTLE - Now you can “float” over the Seattle skyline on new glass benches called Skyrisers. Affixed to the new 11-foot high glass walls along the open-air observation level, each Skyriser inclines over the outermost part of the Space Needle, allowing visitors to lean back and experience the intense
feeling of floating over the Seattle skyline 520-feet above ground. The Space Needle is open during construction and by the Fourth of July weekend, both levels—including the world’s first rotating glass floor—will be fully open to the public. For more information, visit online at www.seewhatsup.space.
Ohio - Twins Days Festival / Aug. 4-5 TWINSBURG - Recorded as the Largest Annual Gathering of Twins in the World by the Guinness Book of World Records, the festival will be held at Glen Chamberlain Park, 25 miles southeast of Cleveland. Activities include twins parade, twins contests, twins talent show; twins research area, twins group photo, entertainment, arts & -52- | WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM ~ June, 2018
crafts and, fireworks show; food concessions, official souvenirs. Twins may dress as their favorite video, arcade game characters, or draw inspiration from classic card games, board games, or video game themed movies. Be sure to register for the twins related activities and official head count. Admission is $4 per person per day. www.twinsdays.org.
es: In Brief Michigan - 49th Annual Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair Consisting of four separate, but concurrent, fairs from July 19-22. One of the leading fine art events in the country. Experience and enjoy original works of art, street performances, culinary treats and a variety of sidewalk sales. From seasoned art enthusiasts to novice collectors, more than 400,000 people
will make the trip to discover something truly inspiring. This is a juried, fine art event featuring the members of the Guild of Artists & Artisans. The Fair has 375 exhibiting artist booths and art demonstrations. Admission is free. www.theguild.org/ fairs/ann-arbor-art-fair or www. theannarborartfair.com.
Alaska - Behind - the - Scenes Tours FAIRBANKS - The University of Alaska Museum of the North is offering behind-the-scenes tours to visitors through Aug. 31. Tour the museum’s labs and work spaces, where collection managers and curators take care of 1.75 million specimens and artifacts. The museum’s collections represent millions of years of biological diversity and thou-
sands of years of cultural traditions in the North. Visitors can watch scientists, historians and artists who are working with the collections and ask about their research. Behind-the-scenes tours are Tuesdays and Fridays at 2 p.m. There is no fee. Come in person to reserve a spot. For ages 12 and up. Call 907-474-7505 or visit www.uaf.edu/museum.
Illinois - W.C. Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival HENDERSON - Beginning at 5 p.m. on June 13 at the Audubon Mill Park. Celebrate the life and music of former resident, W.C. Handy at this free music festival, which showcases some of the nation’s best blues artists. Enjoy live music in the park and delicious barbecue and other festival food throughout the
event. Named a Top 20 Event in the Southeast by STC and a Top 10 Summer Event in Kentucky by KTIA. W.C. Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival has become one of the largest free music festivals in the nation. Be sure to bring chairs and sunscreen. Info: 1-270-826-3128 or www.handyblues.org June, 2018~ WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM | -53-
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Brown County Summer Festival June 7-9
Reservations:
• Register online at www.muratshrine.org OR • Contact the Fraternal office at 317-635-2433
PRICING:
Three days - $125/couple Two Days - $ 80/couple One Day - $60/couple
PRICE INCLUDES: Dinner, happy hour with Zem-Zem and appetizers for Friday & Saturday evenings, Parade with lunch afterward, great tours, small fee, entertainment, cornhole contest, euchre tournament
Hotel Reservations:
• Contact Seasons Lodge and refer to Festival Pkg (812) 988-2284
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Schedule of Events
THURSDAY, JUNE 7 12 - 5 p.m. ................................................Registrations opens 4 - 5 p.m. .............................................. Dinner (on your own) 5 p.m. ............................................................Hospitality opens, Euchre, and Registration closes FRIDAY, JUNE 8 8 a.m. .........................................................Registrations opens 9 a.m. ...................................................... Golfing at Salt Creek 10 a.m.................................... Queen for the Day (Ladies only) 11 a.m...........................................................Registration closes 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. .................................... Lunch (on your own) 1 - 6 p.m. ..................................................... Registration opens 1 p.m. ..................................... Tours of Columbus (register) or visit state park/horseback riding 2 - 5 p.m. ..........................................Games (hospitality room) 2 p.m. ..............................................Hospitality room opens or Tour T.C. Steele (register) 4:30 p.m. .................................................................Happy Hour 5:30 p.m. ........................................................................ Dinner 7 p.m. .................................................................Entertainment SATURDAY, JUNE 9 8 a.m. .....................................Breakfast (Nashville Lodge 135) 8 - 10 a.m. ................................................. Registration opens 10 a.m...........................................................Line up for parade 11 a.m................................................................ Parade step-off 12 p.m. ...........................Lunch Seasons (parade participants) 1 - 3 p.m. ..................................................... Registration opens 1 p.m. ................................................................Tour T.C. Steele 2 p.m. .....................................................Visit downtown shops 4 p.m. .................................. Tour Big Wood Brewery (tasting) 5:30 p.m. ................................................................Happy Hour 6 p.m. .............................................................................. Dinner 7:30 p.m. .....................................................Potentate remarks
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