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Wednesday, August 15, 2012

SPOTLIGHT: Royal Babies and Tots at Sea: Worry-Free Family Fun with Royal Caribbean [Video]

Vintage Postcard: Bathing Beach, Ogunquit, Maine

Courtesy of Boston Public Library via Flickr


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Monday, August 13, 2012

Photo of the Day: The Flamingo is the National Bird of The Bahamas

Photo courtesy of Nassau Paradise Island via Flickr

"The West Indian Flamingo which once roamed the entire neo-tropical region (tropical Americas) was hunted to a near extinction. Today the West Indian Flamingo is mostly found on the island of Great Inagua in the Bahamas but has also recolonized islands in the Bahamas such as Mayaguana, Crooked and Acklin islands, Exumas, Long Island and Andros.The West Indian Flamingo has also recolonized other countries such as Aruba; Brazil; Colombia; Cuba; Dominican Republic; Ecuador; French Guiana; Guyana; Haiti; Jamaica; Mexico; Netherlands Antilles; Suriname; Trinidad and Tobago; Turks and Caicos Islands; United States and Venezuela."--Bahamas National Trust
 
 
 
 


Thursday, August 9, 2012

Inaugural August Berkshires Arts Festival at Ski Butternut

The first Berkshires Arts Festival held August 24, 25 and 26 at Ski Butternut, on Route 23 in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, will provide a stylish summer sendoff. A juried show of 125 American artists and artisans from across the USA, will feature works for sale in ceramics, painting, jewelry, glass, wood, mixed media, sculpture, fashion and photography. The festival will also include ongoing workshops, demonstrations, live music and children’s activities.

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Exhibits at the Berkshires Arts Festival

This inaugural event, is a sequel to the well-established July Berkshires Arts Festival, at Ski Butternut, and will offer a cool summer’s end grand finale, to everyone who missed the July 4th show. This new addition to the Berkshires arts scene, will introduce an entirely new group of artists to the Berkshires. 

Richard and Joanna Rothbard of American Art Marketing, directors of the event, have directed art fairs and craft shows for 30+ years. They also produce the two annual art events in NYC and in Sarasota, and founded the spring Rockefeller Arts Festival in Manhattan [2002-2005]. The Rothbards own The American Craftsman Galleries, anamericancraftsman.com, that showcase American art, sculpture and crafts, in two Manhattan locations, as well as in Massachusetts and Georgia.

The show will be held, rain or shine, under tents outdoors, and in the air-conditioned lodge at Ski Butternut. Free parking is available. Food will be prepared by The Inn at Yellow Springs, in Chester, PA.

Tickets: Adult: $9, Seniors: $8, Students: $5, Weekend Pass: $11, Children under 10: Free

For more information about the festival, including a full list of exhibitors and works for sale, visit berkshiresartsfestival.com.
 
 
 

 

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

In the Garden Events: Summer's End Tea, Watercolor Painting in the Summer Garden...

Summer's End Tea - Sept. 16, 2012
(Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens)
"Celebrate the end of another fabulous summer at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens with a traditional tea, including Mollie Moore’s delectable homemade scones with Devonshire cream and jam..."
 
En Plein Air - Watercolor Painting in the Summer Garden - Aug. 7-28, 2012
(Berkshire Botanical Garden)"Seeing and painting the garden en plein air is the subject of this class, and students of all levels are welcome. This session will explore mixing and layering color, brush work and light and shadow in the landscape..."

 
Massachusetts Botanic Gardens Reciprocal Membership Week - Aug. 11-19
(The Arnold Arboretum)

The Arnold Arboretum along with other Massachusetts public gardens will be participating in the upcoming Massachusetts Botanic Gardens Reciprocal Membership Week.


 




New and Exciting Changes for the Boston Area’s Hyatt Regency Cambridge Hotel

Hyatt Regency Cambridge has a new attitude! This landmark, Charles River hotel is boasting swanky new meeting space, summer dog socials, a weekly ocean-fresh raw bar and a conveniently delicious grab-and-go market. All of this recent activity has Hyatt Regency Cambridge guests and associates buzzing with excitement.

On the heels the Boston area hotel’s floor-to-ceiling guest room renovation, the metamorphosis continues as vibrant carpeting, elegant lighting, contemporary artwork and a naturally lit boardroom, enhance the second floor space. State-of-the-art, touch screen reader board technology allows guests to get an interactive look at the hotel, as well as surrounding sites and activities.

On the playful side of things, Hyatt Regency Cambridge is inviting their local, 4-legged neighbors in for local treats and plenty of playtime! Every Thursday from 6-8PM, the hotel is hosting community socials, called the Dog Days of Summer. This pet-friendly event encourages local pet owners, guests of the hotel and any animal lovers to get out and enjoy the summer, in their beautiful shaded courtyard. The hotel provides a cash bar, local pup treats from Polka Dog Bakery and even frozen dogcicles made by their very own Chef, Robert Daugherty, perfect for cooling off.

As far as treats for the adults, they may be interested in the weekly New England Seafood Market, featured in Zephyr on the Charles, every Friday evening from 5:30PM-10PM. Showcasing an all-you-can-eat seafood display, that varies based on the fish mongers freshest catch; on any given evening guests can delight in iced little neck clams, old bay seasoned shrimp, a flight of oysters fresh from New England waters, accompanied by a choice of entrée and a delectable dessert. Top it all off with the mellifluous sounds of a live, local jazz band and guests have the makings of a perfect evening.

If guests have picked up a little of the fast-paced, east coast swagger and are on the move, then they will love Hyatt Regency Cambridge’s new Market on the Charles. This grab-and-go market can fulfill almost any desire. Picture Starbucks®, meets awesome hotel gift shop. Need a macchiato and a pair of socks? They’ve got it! Offering Starbucks® beverages, seasonal fruit cups, New England inspired fresh food items, toiletries, souvenirs and much more, Market on the Charles is truly a one stop shop.

Overall, these innovative and exciting changes have given Hyatt Regency Cambridge a fresh new look and feel, providing a lively welcome experience for arriving guests and state-of-the-art meeting space for events of all sizes.

General Manager, Stacey Nichols states, “I am extremely excited to unveil the new Market on the Charles and our updated meeting space. Market adds a welcomed new dynamic to our property, providing a quick and convenient option for our guests on the go. We are always looking for ways to enhance our guests’ experience and provide additional comforts for travelers, and this new addition to our hotel accomplishes just that when they stay at Hyatt Regency Cambridge.”




Thursday, August 2, 2012

The Maine Appalachian Trail Club and Friends Celebrate the Appalachian Trail 75th Anniversary – Hikers Add Their Names to A.T. History

About the Completion of the Appalachian Trail
The original A.T. took more than 15 years to build and the last two-mile stretch was completed by a Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) crew on August 14, 1937. The last section of trail was completed in Maine and within the town of Carrabassett Valley on the backside of Sugarloaf Mountain. A historic plaque is located on a section of trail that is difficult to access. With the arrangement of a shuttle bus and the Sugarloaf Superquad chairlift, hikers can reach this remote section with a moderate 8 or 4-mile hike to sign the special 75th Anniversary register.

About the Appalachian Trail
An estimated 2 to 3 million people visit the A.T. every year. Hikers from across the globe are drawn to the Trail for a variety of reasons: to reconnect with nature, to escape the stress of city life, to meet new people, strengthen old friendships or to experience a simpler life. About 2,000 people attempt to “thru-hike” the estimated 2,180 miles of the Trail each year, with only one out of four completing the entire journey. Many of these thru-hikers will be passing through Maine in August.

About the 75th Appalachian Trail Anniversary Celebration in Maine
Multiple hikes will be offered, at varying levels of difficulty on Saturday, August 18th:
  • An 8-mile, all-day hike from Lone Mountain to the top of Sugarloaf will transit the entire last two miles of completed A.T. and pass by the plaque. Hikers will depart at 7:45am on a bus.
  • A moderate, 4-mile afternoon hike to the plaque where hikers are assisted by a chairlift at Sugarloaf Mountain Resort ski area.
  • Short walks or observation from the mountaintop chairlift.
The day will conclude with a ceremony featuring guest speakers including Mark Wegner, Appalachian Trail Conservancy Executive Director. A social gathering at the Rack BBQ, a local restaurant features music, food, trail displays and raffles to benefit the Crocker Mountain Conservation Project.

The Maine Appalachian Trail Club, Town of Carrabassett Valley and the Maine Appalachian Trail Land Trust organized the 75th Anniversary events in Maine. Event information and registration is available at http://www.matc.org or by email, mainetrails(at)comcast(dot)net.

About the Organizers
The Maine Appalachian Trail Club manages and maintains the 267 miles of the Appalachian Trail in Maine. Founded in 1935, MATC is an all-volunteer, donor-supported nonprofit that welcomes new members and inspires respect for this natural treasure.

The Maine Appalachian Trail Land Trust is committed to protecting the traditional, ecological and recreational values of wilderness, wildlife and undisturbed scenic beauty that is most often associated with the Appalachian Trail in Maine. The protection of 11,798 acres of Crocker Mountain is MATLT’s newest conservation project. 

The Town of Carrabassett Valley is a Four Season recreation-based community located in the heart of the western mountains of Maine. The town, located two hours northwest of Portland and two hours west of Bangor, Maine, is home to the Sugarloaf Maine Ski Resort. 



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