FotoWeek DC, More than 100 Free Photography Events, November 15 to 22

In the coming days, the US capital will be abuzz with more than the G20 Economic Summit.On Saturday, November 15, Foto Week DC kicks off a week of photographic creativity with more than 100 Free Events.This is I believe the first edition of FotoWeek DC...

Rubble Bars, Ruin Gardens in Budapest from Makeshift to Established

To be honest, the Region or Country specific sections of my Financial Times usually find their way quickly to the recycling bin.An exception was the October 16 'Hungary' section.Its back page offers 'Rubble bars' find beer can be big business on how what were once makeshift,...

Dinner and A Night at the Museum: Thyssen-Bornemisza in Madrid

I talked with my 10 year old about spending the afternoon at the National Museum of the American Indian in New York but since they close on Wednesday at 5:00 pm it was not worth the trip.They do close at 8:00 pm on Thursdays. Many miles away from my New Jersey digs, the...

Petanque in Brooklyn (at Bar Tabac) and other Bastille Day Events

Feel Tricolore as Bastille Day approaches. If you look forward to an afternoon of Pastis and Petanque, Bar Tabac in Brooklyn, New York holds its annual Petanque Tournament. Merguez, frites and Ricard are on the menu as well as music by the Baby Blue Orchids and the Francois...

Pinot at the Airport: Hospices of Sonoma Tasting and Auction (May 3rd)

It's not everyday that a wine tasting lands at the airport.Want to see what Pinot Noir of the 2007 Vintage has to offer and do good at the same time?The Hospices of Sonoma holds a number of events over the week-end including a tasting and auction Saturday afternoon, May 3rd...