Everyone is looking for something different to do now that school is out. Summer is just that time of year when it seems there is either not enough time to do anything, or there is far too much time and nothing to do. Whichever way you look at it there is bound to be some free time in your summer at some point. You're waiting for me to tell you what I have in mind for you to do with it aren't you? Don't rush me!
What I have to recommend to you today is the Shakespeare in Delaware Park's 2013 productions. As they do every year they will be presenting 2 plays. But because I don't want you to feel daunted. I'm just going to let you know about the one that is starting this week. Hamlet.
As it does every year (as long as I can remember having attended it anyway) they will be presenting the play at 7:30 pm nightly, Tuesday through Sunday. As to what kind of take they're going to have on the play, that's up to the director. Please be advised that parking and seating is first come first serve, so if you want to enjoy it, make sure that you get there a little early.
The play will be acted from June 20th through July 14th. I do hope that you get the chance to go and enjoy it. I would love to see it myself, but I'm here in California at the moment. But we'll see what we can come up with to compensate for missing the play.
As far as directions and the address go, I must apologize for being a bit fuzzy on the details. But if you know where the Albright Knox Art museum is, the performances are held in the bit of the park past the rose garden across the street.
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Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Just Visiting : Timken Museum
So it's been a little bit since we told you about anything that there is to see or do. So today We want to share the Timken Museum with you. There are a few different reasons that we can recommend you go to the museum. One is that it has a variety of older art pieces. Another is that it isn't going to be an expensive stop.
The museum is home to a variety of artworks. From various artists around the world, and spanning a large amount of time. There are some gorgeous religious paintings, as well as some beautiful pastoral scenes. In the American paintings area, the nautical theme is wonderful. Not to mention a lady holding a viper in her cup. It made me pause to wonder what the painter was trying to say.
There is even a Rembrandt painting in the collection. It's very dark, but it's still a lovely painting to get to see. It's not every art museum that has one. It's the kind of thing that's nice to be able to tell people that you got to see. At least, if you're interested in more classical art and history.
The people that supervise the museum are also very knowledgeable. So if you have a question they might have the answer. The museum does do special exhibits. So make sure to check their website, they may be showing a "new" painting you haven't seen before. This helps to offer different pieces for viewing and appreciation.
The Timken Museum is open with free admission 10:30am - 4:30 pm Tuesday through Saturday. So don't bother trying to get in on a Monday. They're also closed for major holidays.'Located in Balboa Park in downtown San Diego, it can be found near a number of other destinations of interest. While admission is free, they do appreciate donations as a way to help keep the paintings and art pieces available for public viewing.
Timken Museum of Art
1500 El Prado
Balboa Park
San Diego, California 92101
The museum is home to a variety of artworks. From various artists around the world, and spanning a large amount of time. There are some gorgeous religious paintings, as well as some beautiful pastoral scenes. In the American paintings area, the nautical theme is wonderful. Not to mention a lady holding a viper in her cup. It made me pause to wonder what the painter was trying to say.
There is even a Rembrandt painting in the collection. It's very dark, but it's still a lovely painting to get to see. It's not every art museum that has one. It's the kind of thing that's nice to be able to tell people that you got to see. At least, if you're interested in more classical art and history.
The people that supervise the museum are also very knowledgeable. So if you have a question they might have the answer. The museum does do special exhibits. So make sure to check their website, they may be showing a "new" painting you haven't seen before. This helps to offer different pieces for viewing and appreciation.
The Timken Museum is open with free admission 10:30am - 4:30 pm Tuesday through Saturday. So don't bother trying to get in on a Monday. They're also closed for major holidays.'Located in Balboa Park in downtown San Diego, it can be found near a number of other destinations of interest. While admission is free, they do appreciate donations as a way to help keep the paintings and art pieces available for public viewing.
Timken Museum of Art
1500 El Prado
Balboa Park
San Diego, California 92101
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Just Visiting : SeaWorld San Diego
Summer is almost here and it's getting warm. Soon it'll be time to hit the beach to enjoy the warm sand, the cool waters, and the good company of friends. But there is a new option opening here in San Diego, the Aquatica SeaWorld Waterpark. Which is supposedly located just a few minutes from the SeaWorld Park here. But what's interesting about them?
The water park is opening on June first.Aquatica boasts a number of new atractions including a 1,250-foot long lazy river named Loggerhead Lane. For those looking for a steep thrill, they offer the HooRoo Run, their steepest 80-foot slide. The Walhalla Wave rode offers a different kind of experiance. Rafts similar to those in the lazy river enable 2-3 passengers to enjoy a 78-foot long run of twists, turns, and watery waves. The website lists about 13 attractions that will be at the new water park.
SeaWorld itself here in San Diego offers over 27 different attractions and entertainment options. Madagascar Live! Operation : Vacation brings the familiar characters of the Madagascar series to the stage, Where they party on vacation at the park. Or if you prefer something a bit more traditional there is Journey to Atlantis. This water ride combines the classic flume ride soaking fun, with roller coaster type action and special effects. It offers a 60-foot plunge, and the opportunity to sea some interesting sea creatures. Then there's Shipwreck Rapids, which is a tube type raft ride on a winding river. For those who will know the reference, they make it sound similar to Grizzly Run.
7 Eleven is offering a discount promotion coupon for the park. This coupon can either reduce admission to SeaWorld itself by fifteen dollars and add a free second visit (it lists adult or child admission with this promotion as being $63). Or it can be used to save seven dollars on admission to the new Aquatica Park(admission for adult then being $31, child $23). There is some fine print though, these discounts are only available online. The offer for SeaWorld itself ends 9/1/13, while the discount offer for Aquatica ends 9/30/13. There is also a limit of 6 admissions per park.
The water park is opening on June first.Aquatica boasts a number of new atractions including a 1,250-foot long lazy river named Loggerhead Lane. For those looking for a steep thrill, they offer the HooRoo Run, their steepest 80-foot slide. The Walhalla Wave rode offers a different kind of experiance. Rafts similar to those in the lazy river enable 2-3 passengers to enjoy a 78-foot long run of twists, turns, and watery waves. The website lists about 13 attractions that will be at the new water park.
SeaWorld itself here in San Diego offers over 27 different attractions and entertainment options. Madagascar Live! Operation : Vacation brings the familiar characters of the Madagascar series to the stage, Where they party on vacation at the park. Or if you prefer something a bit more traditional there is Journey to Atlantis. This water ride combines the classic flume ride soaking fun, with roller coaster type action and special effects. It offers a 60-foot plunge, and the opportunity to sea some interesting sea creatures. Then there's Shipwreck Rapids, which is a tube type raft ride on a winding river. For those who will know the reference, they make it sound similar to Grizzly Run.
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| SeaWorld offers a Coaster called Manta |
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Interesting History : The Lily Pond in Balboa Park
History can be a very peculiar place. There are many things that happen in the past that some people would refer to as unbelievable, as well as rumor. But today's installment of interesting history is no rumor, though it was a bit unbelievable at first. In some of our earlier posts you learned about the Botanical Building in Balboa Park. A pretty building full of gorgeous flowers. You heard us babbling about the large Koi in the pond, but would you think they'd have used that pond for swimming?
I never would have believed it myself. Why? Well for one thing, to my personal view the pond looked rather shallow when we were there. But it is possible that there is dirt and residue at the bottom of the pond now that was not there in the past. But if you look at the picture below, it is evidence that they did use the pond for swimming for a period of time.
According to what I've read the koi lily pond in Balboa park was used by the navy during 2 seperate times as a pool. They moved the plants and fish out and used it to train. The second time they used the pool, they actually made it deeper, sealing the bottom off. Which is why now when they put the plants into the lily pond now, they have to be in a box or pot. Otherwise they won't be able to stay in place.
So that's that for this interesting and odd history tid bit.
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http://www.sandiegohistory.org/bpbuildings/botanical.htm
http://www.tanglewoodconservatories.com/heritage/balboa-botanical-building.htm
http://www.sandiegoyesterday.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Navy-Swimming-Pool-in-Balboa-Park.pdf
http://www.sandiegoyesterday.com/?p=317
I never would have believed it myself. Why? Well for one thing, to my personal view the pond looked rather shallow when we were there. But it is possible that there is dirt and residue at the bottom of the pond now that was not there in the past. But if you look at the picture below, it is evidence that they did use the pond for swimming for a period of time.
According to what I've read the koi lily pond in Balboa park was used by the navy during 2 seperate times as a pool. They moved the plants and fish out and used it to train. The second time they used the pool, they actually made it deeper, sealing the bottom off. Which is why now when they put the plants into the lily pond now, they have to be in a box or pot. Otherwise they won't be able to stay in place.
So that's that for this interesting and odd history tid bit.
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http://www.sandiegohistory.org/bpbuildings/botanical.htm
http://www.tanglewoodconservatories.com/heritage/balboa-botanical-building.htm
http://www.sandiegoyesterday.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Navy-Swimming-Pool-in-Balboa-Park.pdf
http://www.sandiegoyesterday.com/?p=317
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Awesome Fish and Chocolate Scented Flowers
I hope you enjoy this bit of footage we took when we visited the Botanical Building last week (on May 1st), the same day that we visited the MOPA. We were tickled by the large koi to be seen in the lily pond.
Now the MOPA was no camera's allowed, so sorry... No images inside..... next time we go somewhere We will let you know about it.
Friday, May 10, 2013
Just Visiting : Balboa Park Botanical Building
Today's Just Visiting installment is about the Balboa Park Botanical Building. This beautiful building has a wide variety of plants available for viewing. As well as an interactive touch and smell garden. This is a beautiful building to do photographs in, as well as a kid friendly educational area. Many children will enjoy the touch and smell garden, and the chance to view the carnivorous plants.
The Botanical building was originally built for the Panamerican Exposition which opened in 1915. It was billed as the largest Lath House, as well as being called the Lath Palace. It has a rather unique place in history in the way that the Lily pond in front of it has been used through the years. But that's a story for another day. We just wanted to let you know that this beautiful building exists.
I highly recommend it as a a place to stop if you're visiting in the balboa park area. It's beautiful, and the plants smell lovely. Not to mention the large Koi in the Lily ponds in front of the building. It's an all around lovely stop. It is also located close to a number of other museums in the park.
Botanical Building
1549 El Prado
San Diego, CA 92101
Open Daily from 10:00am - 4:00pm (Closed Thursdays and Holidays)
Admission to the Botanical Building is Free
The Botanical building was originally built for the Panamerican Exposition which opened in 1915. It was billed as the largest Lath House, as well as being called the Lath Palace. It has a rather unique place in history in the way that the Lily pond in front of it has been used through the years. But that's a story for another day. We just wanted to let you know that this beautiful building exists.
I highly recommend it as a a place to stop if you're visiting in the balboa park area. It's beautiful, and the plants smell lovely. Not to mention the large Koi in the Lily ponds in front of the building. It's an all around lovely stop. It is also located close to a number of other museums in the park.
Botanical Building
1549 El Prado
San Diego, CA 92101
Open Daily from 10:00am - 4:00pm (Closed Thursdays and Holidays)
Admission to the Botanical Building is Free
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Just Visiting : The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens
Plants are interesting things. They make oxygen, can be used in cooking, and have all kinds of uses in our daily lives. We don't really know all of them. Well, some people may know a number of their uses, but no one knows every secret that a plant might have. This Friday, May 10th, is National Public Gardens Day. So to celebrate this holiday The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens is having a special discounted admission where it is only a dollar to come in and view the beautiful plants and displays inside. The Garden is open from 10 am until 5pm that day, so remember to plan your visit accordingly.
The tri-dome greenhouse was built between the years 1897-1899, and at the time it was one of the largest greenhouses in the United States. It is one of less than twelve Victorian conservatories in America, and there is only one other tri-dome garden, the New York Botanical Gardens which is in the Bronx. The building itself was based on famous gardens of the time period that were in England.
Since then it has grown, and currently covers 11.4 acres of the Buffalo South Park. It isn't only the three domed greenhouse, but also nine other greenhouses. They also have a 9 hole golf course in the area, which was settled into an area of the park called the meadow in 1915. The garden houses plants not only from the temperate climate it is located in, but also the tropic and sub tropic climates. They hold a variety of events there through the year.
This is a historical site that is recognized nationally.
Buffalo Botanical Gardens
2655 South Park Avenue
Buffalo, New York 14218
The Garden is Open to the Public :
10:00am - 5:00pm Monday - Sunday
Closed on Thanksgiving Day
Closed on Christmas Day
10am-12pm on Christmas Eve (December 24)
10am-12pm on New Year's Eve (December 31)
The Botanical Gardens are fully handicapped accessible.
Admission to the Garden during it's everyday operations are:
Adults - $7
Seniors (55+) - $6
Students (13+ with ID) - $6
Children 3 to 12 are $4
Children under 3 are Free
During some special events and shows the prices may be a bit higher.
The tri-dome greenhouse was built between the years 1897-1899, and at the time it was one of the largest greenhouses in the United States. It is one of less than twelve Victorian conservatories in America, and there is only one other tri-dome garden, the New York Botanical Gardens which is in the Bronx. The building itself was based on famous gardens of the time period that were in England.
Since then it has grown, and currently covers 11.4 acres of the Buffalo South Park. It isn't only the three domed greenhouse, but also nine other greenhouses. They also have a 9 hole golf course in the area, which was settled into an area of the park called the meadow in 1915. The garden houses plants not only from the temperate climate it is located in, but also the tropic and sub tropic climates. They hold a variety of events there through the year.
This is a historical site that is recognized nationally.
Buffalo Botanical Gardens
2655 South Park Avenue
Buffalo, New York 14218
The Garden is Open to the Public :
10:00am - 5:00pm Monday - Sunday
Closed on Thanksgiving Day
Closed on Christmas Day
10am-12pm on Christmas Eve (December 24)
10am-12pm on New Year's Eve (December 31)
The Botanical Gardens are fully handicapped accessible.
Admission to the Garden during it's everyday operations are:
Adults - $7
Seniors (55+) - $6
Students (13+ with ID) - $6
Children 3 to 12 are $4
Children under 3 are Free
During some special events and shows the prices may be a bit higher.
Friday, May 3, 2013
Just Visiting : The Albright-Knox Art Gallery
The Albright-Knox Art Gallery is an interesting place to see, for both visitors and the people that live in the City of Buffalo. Like many art galleries it has visiting art pieces, as well as a number of pieces that are constantly on display there within the building. They tend to have selections that are modern and contemporary available for viewing.
During M&T FIRST FRIDAYS the gallery is open from 10 am–10 pm. These happen on the first Friday of each month. What's special about these days? Admission to the Gallery is free. And if I'm correct that means that today is the first Friday event. ( I know this one is a bit late in it's posting for planning, my bad.)
For those wondering what the current exhibits are in the Gallery (besides the ones that are there all the time);
Agnes Martin: The New York-Taos Connection
Dennis Maher: House of Collective Repair
Kelly Richardson: Legion
Looking Out and Looking In: A Selection of Contemporary Photography
Artworks in the Knox (Education Exhibition)
=REMEMBER THAT EXHIBITS CHANGE=
What's the address?
Albright-Knox Art Gallery
1285 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, New York 14222
During M&T FIRST FRIDAYS the gallery is open from 10 am–10 pm. These happen on the first Friday of each month. What's special about these days? Admission to the Gallery is free. And if I'm correct that means that today is the first Friday event. ( I know this one is a bit late in it's posting for planning, my bad.)
For those wondering what the current exhibits are in the Gallery (besides the ones that are there all the time);
Agnes Martin: The New York-Taos Connection
Dennis Maher: House of Collective Repair
Kelly Richardson: Legion
Looking Out and Looking In: A Selection of Contemporary Photography
Artworks in the Knox (Education Exhibition)
=REMEMBER THAT EXHIBITS CHANGE=
What's the address?
Albright-Knox Art Gallery
1285 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, New York 14222
Friday, April 19, 2013
Just Visiting : Buffalo Historical Museum
The Buffalo Historical Museum has been documenting and caring for the history of the Niagara Region since 1862. The museum itself offers a number of displays and activities. These include activities aimed towards younger guests to the museum. That said it is a recommended destination for those visiting or living in the Buffalo area. A beautiful place for pictures, as well as full of fascinating exhibits and collections.
Exhibits at the museum include :
Community Gallery
Bflo.Made! (an exhibit displaying and showing off inventions, products, and artifacts made in Western New York)
Neighbors : The People Of Erie County
Native American Gallery
Street of Shops
John R. Oishei Pioneer Gallery
Spirit of the City : Imagining the Pan-American Exposition
Some of their Collections include displays of :
Iroquis
War of 1812
Erie Canal
Lives of Three Presidents
Industrialization
Immigrants
Aviation and the War Effort
Textiles
Paintings
Glass and Ceramics
The Buffalo Historical Museum offers free admission to visitors on the third Friday of every month. The doors open at 10 am and close at 5 pm, unless otherwise stated. They sometimes offer tours, as well as other exhibits. Some exhibits may require a separate viewing fee to enjoy them.
Buffalo Historical Museum
One Museum Court
Buffalo, NY 14216.
The Dates for the Third Friday's for the rest of the year are as follows. Hopefully this can help you plan your trip if you're interested in seeing the museum, and are there during the times listed you can enjoy it free or at a discount.
April 19th
May 17th
June 21st
July 19th
Aug 16th
Sept 20th
Oct 18th
Nov 15th
Dec 20th
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