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Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion has always been about more than a weekend of concerts. Established in 2001, the festival celebrates the musical heritage...

Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion Day 1: A Perfect Start in the Birthplace of Country Music

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The Creative Thread: Jim James, Chris Benchetler and Ross James Connect Music, Film, Sport and Story at Park City Song Summit

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Montmorency Falls Quebec

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Air Canyon Quebec

In past years when I have attended Festival dete de Quebec, I have stayed inside the city and just attended activities related to the...

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For the past four years, I have made the trip to Quebec City, Canada in mid-July for the largest music festival in North America,...

Fiona the Hippo

Fiona the Hippo lives at the Cincinnati Zoo and has become an internet sensation upon arrival. Her story is the feel-good story of the...

American Sign Museum

Sometimes it’s fun to be a tourist in your own city. I visited the American Sign Museum in downtown Cincinnati in the historic district...

LGBTQ Rainbow Flag

The LGBTQ flag was invented in 1978 by Gilbert Baker, a gay rights activist, army veteran, artist, and self-declared "gay Betsy Ross." He created the...

Cincinnati Pride Festival

June is Pride month when cities across America show support for LGBTQ rights, culture and community. It is a month-long celebration, protest and political...

Cleveland Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

At least once a year I make a trip to the Rock Hall in Cleveland. Maybe it is because I have been a rock...

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