Archive for the ‘United States South’ Category

Ralston Crawford and Jazz Exhibition Explores the Influence of New Orleans on the Artist’s Post-World War II Photographs, Prints, Paintings, Drawings, and Films

New Orleans, LA – Ralston Crawford and Jazz explores the profound impact of New Orleans’ culture, and in particular the city’s jazz scene, on artist Ralston Crawford’s artistic output in the years after World War II-a significant but lesser known body of work. On view at the New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) from June [...]

May 15, 2012   Posted in: United States South

Look for Submarine, NASCAR Vehicle, Eagles at 2012 Dolly Parade as Pigeon Forge Salutes Hometown Superstar Dolly Parton on May 11

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (April 23, 2012) – Dolly’s Homecoming Parade, Pigeon Forge’s annual salute to hometown superstar Dolly Parton, always has an interesting collection of participants, but parade organizers say this year’s list is one of the most unusual. The thousands of spectators anticipated along the route can expect to see everything from a submarine to [...]

April 23, 2012   Posted in: United States South

What’s New in San Antonio, Texas

It’s an exciting time for San Antonio! Here are just a few of the city’s recent and upcoming projects. The Famous River Walk Expanding from Three to 15 Miles (now through 2013.) San Antonio is in the midst of a $360 million project to lengthen the River Walk from three to 15 miles. The Museum Reach [...]

April 17, 2012   Posted in: United States South

World’s Largest “Bat Flight” Opens for Public Tours in Texas

NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas – For the first time ever, Bracken Cave, summer home to the world’s largest bat colony, will be open for public tours. With millions of Mexican free-tailed bats living in the cave from April through October, Bracken Cave hosts one of the largest concentrations of mammals on earth. Guests will have the [...]

April 13, 2012   Posted in: United States South

Have a A Look Ahead at What the City of Dallas Has Planned!

Get ready for the Dallas double take, because if you haven’t been to Dallas lately, you haven’t been to Dallas. With $15 billion of development underway in and around downtown, Dallas is undergoing a renaissance with bold new architectural projects, neighborhood revitalizations and an abundance of food and fashion rivaling any destination, you better get [...]

March 16, 2012   Posted in: United States South

Tourism Launches “100 Alabama Road Trips”

Montgomery, Ala. — Alabama Tourism today launched a three year online campaign, “100 Alabama Road Trips” with the release of the first 10 trips. The campaign focuses on driving itineraries that travelers can experience over two or three days. The initial itineraries are now live on the tourism website and each is numbered, www.Alabama.travel. Other [...]

February 28, 2012   Posted in: United States South

Festival International de Louisiane Announces 2012 Lineup

Lafayette, LA – Festival International de Louisiane is less than two months away but fans can start to plan their Festival experience TODAY! Create your own Festival schedule is now up and running, thanks to DoStuff Media out of Austin, Texas. Not only can Festival fans make their very own Festival Schedule, they can share [...]

February 17, 2012   Posted in: United States South

‘Cowgirl Caravan’ Headed to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, for Saddle Up

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (February 2012) – Saddle Up, Pigeon Forge, Tenn.’s, annual tribute to the Old West, has attracted an official Sisters on the Fly Cowgirl Caravan event.At least 50 adventure-loving Sisters on the Fly will wheel into Clabough’s Campground with an array of 30 Western-decorated travel trailers, some more than a half-century old. They [...]

February 16, 2012   Posted in: United States South

New Orleans Wine and Food Experience has Aged to Perfection – 20th year will celebrate in grand style with cake, Champagne, wine and food

New Orleans, Louisiana – What began as a small, intimate, one-day gathering of wineries and chefs 20 years ago has grown into a grand celebration of wine and food attracting more than 10,000 people each year over a 5-day weekend, and giving back to the community through support of various organizations. The 20th Anniversary of [...]

February 3, 2012   Posted in: United States South

San Antonio, Texas, Transforms Into “City Of Yellow Roses”

Already one of the world’s most romantic destinations, San Antonio is going all out for this year’s Valentine’s Week by transforming into the “City of Yellow Roses.” Roses mean romance, but in San Antonio it’s only natural that the color of romance be yellow, not red.

February 2, 2012   Posted in: United States South