July, 2017~ WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM | -1-
-2- | WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM ~ July 2017
• ATTICA, OHIO •
July 15 & 16, 2017 40 Acres of Family Fun! SHOW HOURS:
Saturday & Sunday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
DAILY ADMISSION: Adults $6.00 Seniors $5.00 8-12 yr olds $4.00 7 & under Free Next Show: October 21 & 22, 2017
FREE PARKING Free Shuttle Rides
Held Rain or Shine NO Pets • NO Golf Carts
Handicap Accessible Single Handicap Person Conveyances Only 15498 E Township Rd 104
P.O. Box 286 Attica, OH 44807
For More Info: (419) 426-0611
www.oakridgefestival.com Find us on Facebook!
HANDMADE CRAFTS Over 150 Quality Vendors LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Singin’ & Country Pickin’ at 4 Locations
ANTIQUE FARMING DISPLAY
Tractors, Sawmill, Horses & Much More
KID’S ACTIVITIES
One-Room School • Barnyard Crafts • Face Painting
DELICIOUS FOOD HISTORICAL DISPLAYS
July, 2017~ WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM | -3-
Table of Contents
6
8 PLACES TO GO: Festivals/Fairs
PRODUCT REVIEW: Electronics Introducing our NEW product must haves for travel By Kathy Barnett / Editor in Chief
So Many places to go, things to do and people to see. this feature - Continued...
FEATURES
6
Fun Festivals across the U.S. Cayucos, CA Greenville, IN Deer River, MN
Clarksville, VA Ypsilanti, MI Salida, CO
10 Place to Go: National PowWow Danville, IN
12
Place to Go: Madiso Cty 4-H Fair
14
Things to Do: Food Fun / Recipe Feature
16
Place to Go: The Circus
19
Place to Go: Jane Austin Festival
20 People to See: Elvis(?) and Phil Dirt & the Dozers 22 People to See: Toby Keith 24 28
Feature: Best Swimming Holes in the West
40
Feature: Witness the Total Eclipse: From the West - East - Central U.S. Things to Do: Walk Thru the Bible
42
People to See: Lynyrd Skynyrd
44
Tidbits of News
-4- | WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM ~ July 2017
Published Monthly by BarnettPRO Publishing 71 Plymouth St., Plymouth, OH 44865. PHONE/FAX 419-687-0002 Email: info@barnettpro.com Publisher - Michael D. Arnold mike@barnettpro.com Editor in Chief - Kathy Barnett kathy@barnettpro.com Managing Editor: Norman Reed Norm@weekenderextended.com Places to Go Editor: Kandy Derden Things to Do Editor: Samantha Barnett People to See Editor: Sheeree Oney Guest Editors: Lisa Rhoden: Kathleen Walls editor@weekenderextended.com Visit our Website for event coverage between regular issues at www.WeekenderExtended.com Online Subscriptions are FREE! Submit your name and email address & we’ll also enter it in our monthly drawing for a FREE weekend getaway! Copyright 2017 by BarnettPRO Publishing All rights reserved. Reproductions of any material from this issue is expressly forbidden without permission of the publisher. Advertisements in this publication do not necessarily carry the endorsement of the publishing company.
ABOUT THE COVER: Let’s celebrate our nation’s FREEDOM all year long - not just on July 4th.
24 THINGS TO DO: Visit the old Swimming Hold
PEOPLE TO SEE: Toby Keith
Up Close: From the Editor Where will you be when the light goes out? The sun light, that is. On Aug. 21st, for the first time in 99 years, a complete full total eclipse will occur across the United States. The dark part of the Moon’s shadow first touches land in Oregon, crosses 13 more states, and ends in South Carolina before heading into the Atlantic Ocean. (See the map). Keep in mind, if you do not live in the yellow marked path, you will not be in the path of totality and you simply MUST choose to travel to a destination included so you can witness one of the most spectacular sights you will ever see in your lifetime. The task is difficult, because it is natural to believe that if you happen to be close to the path, youwill be able to see something that is “pretty good”. But just like the person who can smell the meal
22
t
Kathy Barnet
outside of the steakhouse and not enter remains hungry, so do those who observe the eclipse from outside the path of totality. Then at the end of the day they are wondering what, indeed, all the fuss was about. Partial eclipses are nice to view, like a shooting star or finding the big dipper on a clear night. Remembering to use the proper eye protection, one can see the moon moving slowly across the face of the sun. But there is no climax, no culmination of the event, no exhilarating moment of true beauty in the sky above them. The event is not memorable, not life-changing, not anything to inspire one to join the ranks of “WOW”! I want to be wowed!
So I will be traveling to South Carolina. There are so many choices and we have highlighted a western, eastern and central location in this issue. (See page 28). So again, where will you be? We want to hear about your travel plans. Email to the editor@weekenderextended. com and automatically be entered in our next FREE weekend getaway sweepstakes for the whole family. But hurry. The deadline to enter is July 28!
July, 2017~ WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM | -5-
Celebrating Fes
Feature Focus on Some of our Favorite Festivals and F
C
entral Coast Art & Music Festival Cayucos, CA
A
ug 12-13 Featuring a variety of interactive music and art experiences. A large-scale art installation designed to draw attention to the problem plastic pollution is creating in our oceans. Guests are encouraged to bring their own re-usable water bottles to take advantage of the free filtered water refill stations throughout the event. Speakers, including Shaun Frankson of the Plastic Bank and Sustainia Community Award winner, will take the spotlight on Sunday to share the impact the plastic bottles and other pollution has on our oceans. The musical line-up will include guitar legend Nick Maybury, KOLARS, Alison Tighe, Travis Braden, Noach Tangeras Band, and Panga. A rare and vintage skateboard show and skate competition will take place. Food trucks from will be on-site. Admission is free.For more information visit online at www.ccaamf.com. -6- | WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM ~ July 2017
P
ennsy Trail Art Fair town Greenfield, IN
J
Down-
uly 29 Dedicated to furthering community development through promotion of the visual, performing and literary arts. Sponsored and Promoted by Mental Health Partners of Hancock Co. The non-profit event was created to link the arts, the local community, and local social service needs. Proceeds from the Art Fair benefit the Mental Health Partners of Hancock County. Activities include a run for healthy minds at 9:30 a.m. The Wilkerson Dance Studio will perform at 11:30 a.m The MHP Grand Prix, an adult big wheel race will take plast at 12:30 p.m. and the ever popular ducky derby raffle will be held at 3 p.m. There will be live entertainers performing throughout the day. Assorted food trucks will offer their delicious entrees’. Hand craft and commercial vendors will display their wares. Come and join in the fun.
W
ild Rice Festival
J
Deer River, MN
uly 7-9 For more than 65 years the Deer River area has celebrated the World’s Largest Wild Rice Festival. Originally, the festival was established to bring the community together to celebrate the abundance of one of the area’s natural staples, wild rice. Though wild rice still grows abundantly in some of the area lakes and rivers, the advent of “paddy rice” which is grown commercially and harvested mechanically, has made the once regional product a national available commodity. Like the rice itself, the Wild Rice Festival has evolved as well. Today’s wild rice festivals sponsored by the Deer River Lions Club feature a full schedule of activities designed to bring the whole Deer River Area Community together for a weekend of fun, food, entertainment, and fellowship. Whether you are young or old, there is always something to see and do at the festival. http:// www.wildricefestival.com/
stivals
Fairs
V
irginia Lake Festival
J
Clarksville, VA.
uly 20-22 Voted by the Southeast Tourism Society in 2016 as “One of the Top 20 Festivals In The Southeast,” LakeFest (as it is known locally) attracted nearly 80,000 visitors in 2015 to view hundreds of attractions including hot air balloons, arts and crafts, live entertainment including music and dancing, great local and ethnic food, and the traditional ‘Gathering of The Boats’ and fireworks show. The event takes place in the downtown area with the following highlights: Antique Auto Show 20+ Food Vendors! 5k Run Fireworks over the Lake Juried Arts & Crafts Show Kids’ Entertainment/Activities Helicopter Rides Sand Sculptors Live Bands on Stage For more information, visit online at http://clarksvilleva. com/festivals-celebrations/virginia-lake-festival/
E
R
J
J
lvis Fest
Ypsilanti, MI
uly 7-8 This is not a contest, but a true concert with spectacular performances, from the first act to the last act, by the best professional Elvis Tribute Artists in North America. Located in the historic Depot Town, two day tickets are $40 and concerts will be held 5 p.m. to midnight Friday, and noon to midnight Saturday Ten Award Winning, Professional Elvis Tribute Artists (ETA’s) will be performing with the great Chicago based – Change of Habit Tribute Band during this 18th annual event. Emcee, Ronny Craig will bring back memories of all the different eras of the “King”. We have the 50’s hip-shaking era, the Movie era, the 68 Comeback era, and the Jumpsuit era. A Classic Car Show, Free Kids Activities, Great food & merchandise vendors, beers to wet your whistle and a chance to win Raffles, and 50/50’s have been added to the fun. For more information, visit www. mielvisfest.com
iverside Art & Music Fest Salida, CO
uly 15-16 The 9th festival is back at Riverside Park with a weekend showcase of fine arts, live music performances kids activities and delicious foods. Admission and parking are free. Hours are Saturday 10am - 7pm and Sunday 10am - 4pm. The Wounded Warrior Music Program band will perform a MoTown Rock and Soul Revue, the next generation of hybrid live performance. Several other bands will also provide live musical entertainment. With open seating, guests are invited to bring lawn chairs and small lawn tents to enjoy the show. Browse the park lawns with rows of booths filled with juried art for sale by national and local fine artists with an amazing smorgasbord of fine art. Talk with the artists about their process and inspiration and enjoy several tiers of pricing. Visit the festival website for more details and music schedule at www.coloradoeventsandfestivals.com. July, 2017~ WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM | -7-
Product Reviews
Electronic Gadgets As you look forward to getting outdoors, soaking up some of that warm sun, and plan for your annual summer vacation, here are some trendy gadgets to consider purchasing before you leave home.
ChargeHub X3
1
A 3-Port USB SuperCharger with 2.4A Output Per Port - SmartSpeed Technology for iPhone, iPad and Samsung Galaxy and More.This small tool is great for travel as so many hotel outlets are full with lamps, tvs, coffee makers and alarm clocks. So when you need to charge more than one device, you can do it all together in one little neat accessory. Numerous plugs and tangled, twisted cords are a thing of the past as ChargeHub’s single power supply means just one power cord goes from the charging station to the outlet. This ensures a neat and organized space void of any unnecessary cables. For more information, visit www.amazon.com or www.thechargehub. com.
Airfree Fit 800 Air Purifier
This gadget was specially developed for smaller rooms and spaces. It is the natural solution for those with asthma, allergies, or easily susceptible to bacteria or viruses. The Airfree Fit800 is a perfect choicefor campers, RVs or even hotel rooms when traveling. Camping is all about fresh air and fun and for those who have trailers or RV is like camping out in the wilderness but taking your home with you. Airfree destroys mold, dust mites, bacteria, viruses, pollens, pet dender, tobacco and other organic allergens and it is completely silent. Since it is filterless, there are no extra costs or hastles in geting replacements. Available on www.amazon.com and www.h2olabs.com. -8- | WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM ~ July 2017
2
Security Camera Solutions
3
Protect your home from intruders, theft, and property damage with our home security camera systems. TTE3 Consulting Services has the perfect home surveillance systems and offer exceptional services. For business security, ehether you manage a single office building, a campus consisting of several buildings or a network including multiple locations requiring centralized management, TTE3 Consulting Services has the perfect industrial security solutions for you. Call today for a free consultation and estimate at 419-515-4570. www.tte3.com.
4
Accell Powramid Power Center and Surge Protector Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, there will eventually be the need to power up your electronics! Keep it all together and organized with The Powramid Air Power Center and USB Charging Station. It features 6 adapter-spaced outlets. Its round, flat design is perfect for placement on a desk or conference room table, providing easy access to multiple power outlets. The two USB charging ports feature smart chips to provide a combined 2.4A of fast charging for USB powered devices such as mobile phones, tablets, and portable music players.
5
Beam n Read Light Light up personal space anywhere, anytime. Worn around the neck, it provides hands-free light for on the road, camping, changing diapers, or walking. This portable, personal light supports snap-on Relaxation Filters to block eye-stressing blue light. With a wider and brighter light and longer battery runtime than clip-on lights, it works for books, eReaders, papers, and any other loose document. The extra long battery life makes Beam n Read a very useful emergency light during a power outage and results in a lower cost to operate. It’s perfect as a travel light and great gift. Optional accessories include USB power adapters to save batteries, and large clip on magnifiers. July, 2017~ WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM | -9-
Places to Go: July 6-9 American Indian Tribal Dancing, Tipis, Music, Crafts to Provide Unique Cultural Experience DANVILLE, IN – Hendricks County will once again host one of the nation’s biggest events promoting awareness and education of the American Indian culture. National Powwow XVII, which has been held every three years since its inception in 1969, returns to Danville July 6-9 at the Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds and Conference Complex. The four-day event introduces visitors to a cultural experience filled with traditional singing and dancers in full regalia, primitive skills demonstrations, a living history tipi village, ethnic foods, crafts, artisans, kids’ activities and so much more. “We are so glad to be back in Hendricks County again,” said Jeff Brewer, festival organizer. “We are excited to showcase the current styles of dance while also celebrating American Indian history and culture.” The powwow, which debuted in Danville in the summer of 2011 after previous stops in Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri and Tipton, Ind., attracted more than 850 participants and 2,000 visitors to Hendricks County. Brewer said he hopes to see those numbers increase this year with its return to
-10- | WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM ~ July 2017
the same location. Organizers also are expecting about 100 vendors at the event, whose wares will include American Indian jewelry, musical instruments, art and crafts. Gates open at 8:30 a.m. daily. A full schedule of festivities continues throughout all four days, transforming the 110acre fairgrounds into an American Indian experience with something of interest for everyone in the family. Participants will come from all over the country and even Canada to provide daily activities such as educational seminars focusing on tribal customs and history and various craft instruction. Highlights of the event include a special dance to honor Veterans on July 7, a children’s powwow and a national craft contest on July 8, the crowning of the National Powwow princess, and many other interactive activities designed to educate and entertain visitors. “We are thrilled to have National Powwow here in Hendricks County for a third consecutive time as the Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds & Conference Complex has proven to be a perfect setting for that event,” said Jaime Bohler Smith, executive director of Visit Hendricks County. “With the thousands of visitors and participants expected to attend who stay, eat, shop and dine in our communities, this is one of those activities that leaves a
more. You can also follow us on Twitter @HendricksCounty or get updates by following or subscribing to our tourism blog at VisitHendricksCounty.com/blog. For more information, visit our website at VisitHendricksCounty.com or call (317) 718-8750.
lasting economic impact while enhancing the quality of life in our area.” Admission is $6 daily for adults, $3 for children ages 5-12 while children under 5 get in free. Select groups can receive a special discounted $1 admission throughout the event. Those special days include: • Thursday, July 6 – Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts in uniform. • Friday, July 7 – Servicemen including Active Duty Military, Veterans, EMS, Police and Fire Services with identification. • Saturday, July 8 – 4-H members. • Sunday, July 9 – Hendricks County residents. For more information and a full schedule of events, visit the National Powwow website at www. NationalPowwow.com. The Hendricks County Tourism Commission d/b/a Visit Hendricks County attracts visitors to the county by promoting and developing tourism, which stimulates economic growth and enhances quality of life. Find us on Facebook at Facebook. com/VisitHendricksCounty and become a fan for updates and reminders, contest info and much
July, 2017~ WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM | -11-
Places to Go... ALEXANDRIA - Family Fun for all since 1929, the Madison County 4-H Fair will provide great entertainment, quality music, buildings of crafts and fine handiwork displays. All phases of Agriculture, a wide variety of youth activities, and carnival rides will also be in abundance. And don’t forget all the delicious, mouth-watering Fair Foodm all at the fairgrounds at Beaulah Park, State Road 9. The Madison County 4-H Fair is a collaborative community event, showcasing and promoting the achievements and talents of youth as they work toward building their successful futures, the 4-H program uses a learnby-doing approach that enables youth in grades K-13 (one year out of high school) to develop the knowledge, attitudes, and skills that they will need to become competent, caring, and contributing citizens in their community and of the world. The annual parade will kick off the festivities on Sunday at 2 p.m. beginning from the lineup point at East Broadway and N. Harrison Streets. There is no charge to participate in the fun. Once the parade is over, the next kickoff event is “Prizes from the sky” for two different age groups. The the queen contest will then be on stage at 7:30 p.m. Live music will be provided by various bands each evening at 7:30 p.m., beginning with 50’s, 60’s, & 70’s classics by the Bulldogs on Monday. Zack Day and Full Throttle will bring Rockin’ Blues on Tuesday. It’s country night on Wednesday with the Country Kickers Line Dance Troupe taking the stage. Then Thursday it will be gospel music provided by Woody Wright & Guests. A variety of different music styles will be present Saturday by Indigo ( 5 p.m.) The best part is admission is FREE for all ages. Only $3 parking per vehicle will be charged. For more information and complete schedule of events, visit online at www.madisoncounty4hfair.org.
-12- | WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM ~ July 2017
July, 2017~ WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM | -13-
Food Fun
I
I am a writer. Therefore, I write: whole books! No, better make that chapters. Um, pages and pages. Well, sometimes a paragraph or two. Let’s say, a sentence at a time. Sometimes I just scribble down notes with snippets of ideas. And on occasion, it is nothing more than thoughts to be organized and used later. I have lots of these.
Writer’s block is very real: those days when the words just won’t come. Years ago, I read about an idea used by a writer who was ‘stuck.’ Their character ran into a building and up the stairs to . . . to what? Instead, the author made a change by writing the character running down the stairs, out the exit and into the great outdoors. That was all it took to get those creative juices flowing which provided an abundance of possible scenarios for the end of the story. It worked for that author, but as I have mentioned before, I am an indoor person. When I get stumped, going outside isn’t the answer. And yet, here we are: smack dab in the middle of summer where there is always a plethora of activities specifically designed to get you outside. The possibilities are endless. Let’s start with sports, both for participants and spectators. Then there are concerts, fairs and festivals everywhere. For shoppers, flea markets and rummage sales abound. One big difference about this year is the eclipse on August 21. When it comes to a ‘once in a lifetime event’ this is it! So what can I write about that goes along with that? How about the Milky Way, the galaxy in which we live? Or, at least, my version of it. This is a recipe handed down from my husband’s grandmother. I took the liberty of updating it a bit. The original recipe says -14- | WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM ~ July 2017
to use the 10 cent size candy bars. As much as it pains me to admit it, I am old enough to remember when candy bars were that price. For those of you who don’t, it is just the regular size. The instructions say to use a double boiler, but keep in mind, this was before there was a microwave in every home. I questioned the oven temperature and the length of baking time. I don’t know why it is so different from other recipes, but it is correct and it produces a good cake. MILKY-WAY CAKE 6 Milky-Way bars (regular size) 2 sticks margarine 2 cups sugar 1 cup buttermilk 4 eggs 2 1/2 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup chopped nuts (optional) Melt together 1 stick margarine and candy bars. Set aside to cool. Meanwhile, cream sugar and other stick of melted margarine together. Add vanilla and cooled candy mixture. Add eggs 1 at a time, mixing well after each. Sift flour and baking soda together. Add alternately with buttermilk. Fold in nuts. Spray a tube pan or 2 loaf pans. Bake at 275 degrees for 2 hours or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. No icing is necessary, but a light glaze or chocolate drizzle is optional. One of the things I like about this cake is that it is great without icing which makes it easy to transport and eat anytime, anywhere . . . even during an eclipse.
July, 2017~ WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM | -15-
P laces to G o:
The Circus BARABOO - Baraboo, Wisconsin, the hometown of the Ringling brothers and their circus empire, will roll out the red carpet to the performers and employees of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey with a special Circus Homecoming, July 20-23, 2017. The fourday event will celebrate the people who have made The Greatest Show On Earth® an iconic brand and the world’s preeminent circus. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey cast and crew will also serve as the grand marshals of Baraboo’s Big Top Parade*. On parade day, Saturday July 22, at 7:30 p.m., former performers from The Greatest Show On Earth® will showcase their talents on the stage of the beautifully restored Al. Ringling Theatre for a one-time-only presentation of “Sawdust, Spangles and Dreams.” Proceeds from this event will benefit the Circus Traveling Show Retirement Project & Showpeople’s Winter Quarters, as well as International Clown Hall of Fame, the Al. Ringling Theatre and Circus World. Tickets for this performance can be purchased online beginning May 1 at http://alringling.org/ . “With the news that Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey would close after 146 years of continuous operation, Circus World and the entire Baraboo community immediately thought about the people who have dedicated their lives to The Greatest Show On Earth®. The Circus Homecoming is our way to honor all of them and their legacy,” said Scott O’Don-16- | WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM ~ July 2017
nell, Executive Director of Circus World, a stateowned historic site located at the Ringling Bros. Circus’ winter quarters (1884-1918) in Baraboo and the primary organization behind the Circus Homecoming. Other Circus Homecoming events, including performances, concerts, tours, films and social gatherings offered each day and evening at the city’s premier circus attractions: Circus World, the International Clown Hall of Fame, Al. Ringling Theatre, Al. Ringling Mansion and Ringling House Bed & Breakfast. You can explore the full schedule of Circus Homecoming events by visiting www.circusworldbaraboo.org. Activities on Friday, July 21 will include an 11:00 a.m. guided tour of Baraboo’s Walnut Hill Cemetery where four of the Ringling brothers and other circus luminaries are interred. The 1952 Oscar-winning best picture, “The Greatest Show On Earth,” will be shown on the big screen at 7:00 p.m. at the majestic Al. Ringling Theatre. Buy early to get the best seats! Al Ringling Theatre tickets for both the movie and “Sawdust, Spangles and Dreams” go on sale Monday, May 1, 2017, and can be purchased at http:// alringling.org/ or by contacting the Ticket Office at 608-356-8864. On July 22 at 11a.m., the 5th Annual Big Top Parade will take to the streets of downtown Baraboo, with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey employees serving as Grand Marshals. The parade will feature priceless, horse-drawn circus wagons from Circus World’s unequaled collection, animals, bands, specialty units, and community floats. *This year, because Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey is ceasing operations, the parade will also feature the grandest assemblage of clowns on the planet.
Places to Go; Things to Do and people to See
July, 2017~ WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM | -17-
Free Parking, Free Tubes & Free Sunscreen
5.00 OFF
$
Adult, Child or Senior Admission Present coupon at time of purchase. Cannot be combined with any other discount, special ticket offer, group rates, Friday Night Lights or Sundown Special. Original copy required. Admission includes Rides, Splash Lagoon Water Park, Gold Rush Golf, Petting Farm & Live Shows. Excludes Go-Karts and Games. Valid for up to 4 admissions. Not valid on prior purchases. Offer expires 9/24/17. WEXTMAG
798 Beech Bend Park Road, Bowling Green, KY 42101 -18- | WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM ~ July 2017
(270) 781-7634 | Beechbend.com
9th Annual Jane Austen Festival Mark Schneider & Bryan Austin) followed by a short presentation of about what happened on July 14, 1789 by Mark Schneider who portray Napoleon. Sweet N Savory Food truck will be on the premises serving up their delicious crepes!
July 14-16/LOUISVILLE The largest Jane Austen event in North America, join us as we celebrate “Jane Austen’s Legacy, 1775-1817” at Locust Grove, 561 Blankenbaker Lane. Enjoy twilight Shopping, Musical Entertainment & Food, Friday, July 14, 6-9 p.m. NAPOLEON & NELSON will present GODS OF WAR from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday Saturday - Guinness Book World Record Attempt – Largest Mourning Procession at 3 p.m. Admission: Friday, $6, Saturday & Sunday $12 each day - Children under 12 admitted free with an adult. For more information, call 502897-9845 Featured speaker: Dr. Cheryl Kinney, “The Eulogy Jane Austen Should Have Had” A Regency style show, Regency Emporium, Regency Fashion Display, Four Course Afternoon Tea ($25), a Children’s Tea, Grand Ball ($25), Workshops, a Duel Between Gentleman, Bare Knuckle Boxing Demonstration, Bobbin Lace Making Demonstration, an en-
campment of His Majesty’s Royal Navy, Lord Nelson and Napoleon (Friday only), a Punch & Judy show as well as tours of the 1790s Georgian home and more! Plan to attend in Regency Attire! In honor of the 200th year of Jane’s passing, join in the Regency Mourning Procession on Saturday, July 15h at 3 p.m. Visit our website for information about Mourning attire & traditions. Sponsored by the Jane Austen Society of North America, Greater Louisville Region. Watch our website for updated information, www.jasnalouisville.com Advance registration highly recommended for the afternoon tea, workshops and the Grand Ball as they sell-out before the festival opens. For more information, contact Bonny Wise, festival chair at wises496@gmail.com Friday, July 14th-Bastille day! Hear the presentation “Gods of War” jointly presented by Napoleon and Lord Nelson (both Colonial Williamsburg interpreters,
Saturday- July 15 Main Speaker – Dr. Cheryl Kinney of Dallas, TX, who travels the world speaking about Jane Austen will deliver this interesting talk: “The Eulogy Jane Austen Should Have Had.” Jane Austen’s eulogy, written by her beloved brother Henry, has evoked criticism since the time it was published. Was she really the saintly moralist that Henry Austen made her out to be or perhaps the most subversive and unsparing satirist of her century as depicted in Robert Rodi’s “Bitch in a Bonnet”? Come hear Dr. Cheryl Kinney discuss the eulogies that were written and the one that should have been written for Jane Austen. Guinness World Book Attempt-3 p.m. – A Regency Mourning Procession (photo attached of Julie Rockhold in proper Regency mourning attire) Although the colors of mourning are black, dove grey, purple & lavender, various vendors will have black accessories and even sashes for attendees to purchase to wear. The entire festival schedule can be found here: http://jasnalouisville.com/festival-schedule July, 2017~ WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM | -19-
Things to do
Annual Classic A
July 13-15, 2017 Featuring more than 1,200 classic cars and motorcycles, concerts will also be held by Phil Dirt & the Dozers and The Ultimate Elvis Tribute featuring Mike Albert. DUBLIN, OH – The 35th Annual Arthritis Foundation Classic Auto Show & Cruise-In will be held July 13 – 15, 2017 at the Dublin Metro Center, Dublin, OH. The show will be open to the public on July 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and July 15 from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. General admission tickets will be sold on site and are $15 for one day or $20 for both days and includes admission to Friday and Saturday evening’s concerts. Children under 12 are free. Show proceeds benefit the Arthritis Foundation. For more information visit www.Arthritis.org/AutoShow or call 614-503-5591. The Classic Auto Show & Cruise-In will kick off on July 13 at 9:00 a.m. with the 6th Annual Rolling Legends Tour at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Dublin. The first stop will be brunch at Boston’s restaurant in Marysville. The tour will continue to the Honda Heritage Center and -20- | WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM ~ July 2017
the Honda Manufacturing Facility. Upon touring the plant, participants will head southeast on some of the most scenic roads central Ohio has to offer to their final destination, The Sutphen Motorcar Museum in Hilliard, where a tour and cookout will take place. Register for the Rolling Legends online or the day of the tour. The show will be open to the public on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. The CruiseIn will feature 1,200 antique cars, street rods, muscle cars, customs, motorcycles and Eu-
ropean exotics with 100 trophies, each over six feet tall, being presented at 7:30 p.m. to the “best of the best.” The Ultimate Elvis Tribute concert featuring Mike Albert will start at 6:30 p.m., taking guests back in time to enjoy Elvis’ rock and roll and love songs of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. Saturday’s show will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and feature more than 1,200 classic and collector cars. This year’s marques will commemorate several anniversaries including Lincoln’s 100th,
Auto Show and Cruise-In
Camaro’s 50th, Firebird/Trans Am’s 50th, Cougar’s 50th and Porsche 928’s 40th, and feature Rolls Royce, and Buick Club of America’s Great Lakes Regional Meet. In addition, a number of show-within-a-show groups will host their club functions and present awards at 5:30 p.m . At 6:30 p.m. Phil Dirt & the Dozers will take you on a fabulous vintage musical journey where guests will travel back in time to when life was simple, the world was a bit smaller and the cost of a new Chevy was about $2,000. Several exhibits will be avail-
able throughout Friday and Saturday featuring unique and special vehicles including the GM Futurliner, Mama and Baby Reo and Buick Bug. Regional food selections and ice cold beer will be in the 555 Metro Place North lot. Family activities will be available throughout the show. Presenting sponsors of the show include Honda Marysville, Performance Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Delaware and Georgesville and Toyota Direct. Featured sponsor Chesrown Chevrolet Buick GMC is pre-
senting the Hospitality Tent and GM Futurliner, Brashares Family Foundation, City of Dublin, Landow & Co. Management Inc., SAVKO Construction, Buick Heritage Alliance, Sutphen presenting the Arthritis Special Vehicle Tent, The Zaas Group presenting Friends of the Arthritis Foundation VIP Club, Cruisin Classics presenting the Camaro 50th Anniversary Tent, NovaCare Rehabilitation, Geico, Krieger Ford, Papa Johns, Pepsi, Performance Auto Spa, Ruscilli Construction Co., Inc. and The Right Stuff Detailing. The Classic Auto Show & Cruise-In will raise an estimated $260,000 to support the Arthritis Foundation’s mission to conquer and cure arthritis. More than 50 million Americans have arthritis, including 300,000 kids. In Ohio, 2.6 million adults and 11,500 kids have arthritis. The Arthritis Foundation (www.Arthritis.org) is the Champion of Yes. We lead the fight for the arthritis community and help conquer everyday battles through life-changing information and resources, access to optimal care, advancements in science and community connections. Our goal is to chart a winning course, guiding families in developing personalized plans for living a full life and making each day another stride towards a cure. July, 2017~ WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM | -21-
People to See: PUT-IN-BAY, OHIO – Ohio’s Lake Erie Shores & Islands will be rocking and rolling this fall thanks to a new music festival and an international music superstar! On August 31, COPS Productions, in conjunction with the Put-in-Bay Port Authority will host its’ first-ever Bash on the Bay Country Music Fest featuring music mega-star Toby Keith! The performance is a part of Toby Keith’s 2017 Interstates and Tailgates tour, presented by Ford F-Series. The festival will take place at the Put-in-Bay Airport after the annual Put-in-Bay Road Races, August 28-30. Gates will open at 3 p.m. Four additional bands will play before Keith takes the stage. “To get a world-renowned performer such as Toby Keith at our Bash on the Bay is incredible,” stated Tim Niese, festival organizer and local businessperson. “This will be unlike anything else this island has ever seen!” Tickets for the festival concert go on sale Monday, June 19 at 9 a.m. through Etix.com. Miller Ferry and Jet Express will provide late night boat service to and from Put-in-Bay. Limited car parking will be available and there will be ample parking for golf carts at the airport. After the event taxis and the downtown bus will be staged at the north end of the runway to transport concert attendee’s downtown. Numerous food trucks will be on site with all sorts of menu choices. The familiar maxim of the -22- | WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM ~ July 2017
Toby Keith
triple threat – singer, songwriter, and entertainer – doesn’t begin to cover it for Toby Keith, one of the modern era’s most complete self-directed hit makers. From the moment Toby’s debut single “Should’ve Been A Cowboy” shot up the charts to become his first No. 1, the engine driving everything else has been the music. He writes it. He arranges and produces it. And he releases it on his own record label, Show Dog Nashville. The Nashville Songwriters Association International named him Songwriter/Artist of the Decade and he is a three-time BMI Coun-
try Songwriter/Artist of the Year. His songs have received more than 90 million BMI performances on commercial radio stations worldwide. Keith’s albums have sold more than 40 million copies. Overnight packages which include concert tickets will be offered by Islander Inn, Grand Islander Hotel, and Bayshore Resort. Additional concert information can be found at BashontheBay.com. Other information about the area - shoresandislands.com Triple threat? How about singer, songwriter, musician, producer, entertainer, humanitarian, Oklahoman and patriot.
Things to Do:
Visit the S
Summer Fun is Synonymous with Swimming - Western River Expeditions Offers Its Top Picks for Swimming Holes, Pools and Hot Springs on Rivers in the West SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Getting wet under the hot summer sun and thoroughly enjoying it is an experience that participants of a whitewater rafting trip anticipate with youthful exuberance. It might be a giant wave from a rapid, a friendly water fight between rafts or a swim in a side stream or river eddy. The aim is to get drenched. However, knowing where to soak in a fun and safe environment is important. For the benefit of river runners everywhere, the veteran guides of Western River Expeditions have recommended six places to swim, dive or soak on four legendary Colorado River Cataract Canyon, UT Indian Creek at river mile 30.5
rafting rivers in the West. Following are the expert’s picks where spending time cavorting like seals enhances the inner child.
Colorado River
Cataract Canyon, Utah Indian Creek at river mile 30.5
From spring through early summer, a waterfall and pool are wedged into a narrow side canyon paradise with 2,000-24- | WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM ~ July 2017
foot canyon walls and displays of Native American ruins. Guests leave their rafts to hike to this secluded slice of Indian Creek that starts miles away in the Abajo Mountains. This is a 4-day rafting trip for ages 10 and up with rates from $1,475. Guests thrill to Class III and IV rapids over the 100-mile journey. See: http://www.westernriver. com/cataract-canyon-rafting
Swimming Holes Colorado River Upper Grand Canyon, AZ Havasu Creek at mile 157
of Havasu Creek from Supai Village to the Colorado River, regarded as one of the most stunning Gardens of Eden on Earth. It takes another private visit to access this section of Havasu. Western’s iconic raft trip is a 6- or 7-day vacation for ages 12 and up, from $2,699 per person. Class III to V rapids abound on the 188-mile river course. See: http://www.westernriver.com/grand-canyon-vacation
er than the upper canyon, but inside the pumpkin itself, it’s recommended for foot-soaking only, not for swimming. The water contains high levels of arsenic as well as concentrations of lead, zinc, copper and other metals. Under the direction of a guide, jumping off the pumpkin into the river is a ton of fun. This gentler section of the Colorado River can accommodate ages 9 and up on Class II and III rapids. This is a 3-day program with rates from $1,299. See: http://www.westernriver.com/grand-canyon-rivertrip
Green River
Colorado River
Upper Grand Canyon, AZ Havasu Creek at mile 157 (Shown above) Hike a mile up from the Colorado River along the turquoise waters of Havasu Creek and you come to Ruby Pools. Here, every 20 feet or so is another 5 to 10-foot waterfall. Ruby Pools is the best spot for small jumps off the rocks into deep waters. Beyond Ruby, accessed by a long hike in from the rim, are 10 miles
Colorado River Lower Grand Canyon,AZ Pumpkin Spring at mile 212.9
Colorado River
Lower Grand Canyon,AZ Pumpkin Spring at mile 212.9 The rock formation, colored orange with streaks down the sides looks just like a giant pumpkin. Here is the best cliff jumping spot in the canyon. The water is warm-
Desolation Canyon, UT Rock Creek at river mile 41 A side canyon, spring-fed stream, Rock Creek is usually clear and tempting for a nice long dip. Brook trout thrive here in the shadows of Rock Creek Canyon that sports a former homestead built of hand-carved sandstone. Hikers will see Fremont petroglyphs on the hike in. Butch Cassidy and the Wild Bunch found that the rugged terrain here offered a perfect hideaway. Floating down the Green River, guests know they have arrived at Rock Creek because of the natural oasis, with old ranch outbuildings shaded by apple trees. Legendary American author and environmental crusader Edward Abbey on a 1980 Desolation float July, 2017~ WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM | -25-
Green River Desolation Canyon, UT Rock Creek at river m
wrote, “This is one of the sweetest, brightest, grandest, loneliest of primitive regions still remaining.� This is a 5-day adventure for ages 5 and up. Over its 99 miles, guests encounter Class II and III rapids. See: http://www.westernriver. com/desolation-canyon
Middle Fork
Salmon River, ID Sunflower Hot Springs
Main Salmon River, ID
Hot Springs River mile 22.5 Sore muscles need attention! This is an easy hike off the river to a hot springs pool with a beautiful view of the river canyon. The large springs can accommodate up to a dozen soakers. This 5-day vacation through Class III and IV rapids over 82 river miles is for ages 6 and up with rates from $1,590. See: http://www.westernriver.com/main-salmon-river -26- | WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM ~ July 2017
mile 32.6 This free-flowing river drops 3,000 feet over the 100-mile course through the River of No Return Wilderness, the largest wilderness in the Lower 48. Enroute guests enjoy Sunflower Hot Springs seeping from a bedrock outcrop 30 feet above the river. An improvised wooden spout sends a stream of hot water cascading off the edge into a relaxing riverside shower. Water reaches 100 degrees, providing a hot-water massage for tired muscles. Here, the Sheepeater Indians would soak the horns of Bighorn sheep so they could create
their bows. This 5- or 6-day journey welcomes ages 7 and up, with Class III and IV rapids over 100 river miles. See: http://www.westernriver.com/middle-fork-salmon-river
About Western River Expeditions
Western River Expeditions is an adventure travel company headquartered in Salt Lake City, with operations and offices in Moab, Utah and Fredonia, Arizona. Annually from March through October it escorts more people down rivers on professionally guided rafting trips in Utah, Idaho and Arizona than any other company. It is the largest licensed outfitter in the Grand Canyon and the largest single tour provider in Moab, UT, through its division Moab Ad-
T mile 41
venture Center (http:// www.moabadventurecenter.com/). Western River Expeditions, providing Grand Canyon rafting, Utah and Idaho rafting, and international multi-sport trips, was founded in 1961 by Colorado River rafting pioneer Jack Currey. It has been named one of the “Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth” by the editors of National Geographic Adventure magazine. The company is the proud recipient of the “Best of State” award through Utah’s Premier Recognition and Awards Program for fourteen consecutive years.
River and Canyon Swimming Safety Tips from the Experts • Always wear your lifejacket or PFD (personal flotation device). A PFD is required while swimming with a guide’s permission off the bank or in the main river channel. Ask your guides whether it should be worn off-river while swimming in side canyon creeks and hot springs. It should be fastened and adjusted to a snug fit. It must always be worn while in the raft. Wearing a pair of floatable footwear (Teva sandals for example) is also a good idea when swimming. • Swim only when and where your guides instruct. • Always be sure to let your guides or another adult know where you are, especially when you plan to enter the water. • Never jump into the river or pool unless your guide says it’s ok to do so. Always jump feet first. • Watch for signs of chill or the onset of hyperthermia. The water in the river can be cold, especially on early season trips or on rivers that are dam controlled. • Never swim alone! Use the Buddy System. • Try not to swallow the water. It may look clear and clean but you never know what has gotten into it upstream. • Get out before you are tired. Exhaustion comes on quick and can lead to slips and accidents. • Protect yourself from the sun. Exposure can be intense. Be sure to wear a waterproof, broad spectrum SPF 40+ applied at minimum 30 minutes before entering the water. Be sure to reapply immediately after you dry off. • Know where the kids are at all times! Kids love water but they can easily get in over their head. For a copy of Western River Expeditions’ 2017 catalog, questions, availability and reservations call toll-free: 866.904.1160 (Local: 801.942.6669), or visit the newly enhanced website at: http://www.westernriver.com/. July, 2017~ WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM | -27-
Things to Do:
Stay on a Tree Farm
-28- | WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM ~ July 2017
m in the Clackamas Wilderness
Wonsor Woods is a 622-acre (251.7 hectare) farm located in the foothills of the Cascade Mountain range near Estacada, Oregon. The estate fully opened last summer for weddings, events and B&B stays. Each room is unique, offering a variety of beautiful views from Mt. Hood and the Cascade Mountain Range to farm fields and Portland city lights. Over 500 acres (202.3 hectares) of this stunning farm are forested and available to guests for fishing, riding and hiking. July, 2017~ WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM | -29-
Wonsor Woods is the perfect place to stay while exploring the Wild and Scenic Clackamas River and the surrounding Clackamas Wilderness. Enjoy the closest whitewater to Portland, Oregon on the Upper Clackamas River with class III and IV rapids. Take in sunset views paddling with Clackamas River Outfitters during a Twilight Lake Tour, hike the stunning Clackamas River Trail, and relax on a pontoon boat that comfortably seats nine.
Experience the Total E
View the Total Eclipse on the Farm in August Oregon is the first state in which people will be able to view a total eclipse on August 21 and Oregon’s Mt. Hood Territory offers special events right in the path of totality. Be one of the first to view this epic event in Mt. Hood Territory. Hotels around the state have been booked up for months, but Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm & Vineyards offers dry RV and tent camping available Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday nights. While stories keep coming out about $1,000+ hotel nights, Wooden Shoe’s camping rates vary from $20-$50/night, plus camping includes admission and an Eclipse Farm Passport. Enjoy local farms and heritage sites, receive discounts from participating farms and -30- | WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM ~ July 2017
wineries and earn prizes with completely stamped passports. Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm event highlights include a Milk-Can Dinner on Saturday, pig roast on Sunday, astronomy lessons and eclipse photography lessons. Terra Vina Wines is also offering multiple days of on-farm fun. Saturday will kick off with a Wine and Swine Whole Hog Buffet followed by a BBQ and live music on Sunday and ending with a viewing party on Monday celebrated by their brand new sparkling wines.
Mt. Hood Skibowl Celebrates 30 Years of Summer with a New Attraction The Mt. Hood Adventure Park at Skibowl, one of Oregon’s most exciting attractions, is celebrating its 30th year of summer fun with new attractions. Skibowl East attractions were remodeled for this season, including the brand new Amaze’n Maze. Visitors may lose themselves in over 4,300 square
Eclipse on the Farm
lift and six new lanes for a total of eight. While there, enjoy all of the great activities perfect for the whole family, adrenaline junkies, the naturalists and even the young ones. Don’t miss the alpine slide, Malibu Raceway, Mountain Bike Park, zip lines, bungee, Tree Top Action Zone, horseback riding and more. And in the wintertime, don’t miss Skibowl’s largest night ski terrain in the U.S., as well as World’s Only Cosmic Tubing.
A New Heritage Trail in Time for Oregon Trail 175th Anniversary
feet (399 square metres) of twists and turns. The goal: Find the four letters that spell MAZE and then find a way out. Indy Karts are a complete new fleet of internationally renowned SODI brand karts, and they have a smooth new surface to race on as the entire racetrack has been freshly paved this spring. The Kids Fun Zone has been completely rebuilt with new slides and passages. The conveyor-assisted Summer Tube Hill has been expanded with a second conveyor
The Mt. Hood Territory Heritage Trail was introduced this June just in time for the 175th anniversary of the Oregon Trail coming up in 2018. The Heritage Trail encompasses 25 sites throughout The Territory. Visitors may learn about each site by texting a key word to the number listed on the sign at the location. People may also download the app from both iTunes and Google Play. Learn how Portland got its name or how the Supreme Court decided the fate of an elevator. Experience life on the Oregon Trail. Learn about the history behind the Pacific Northwest and the Oregon Trail pioneers that shaped it into what it is today. The mo-
bile site can also direct users to additional points of interest, including dining, lodging and activities. Cyclists may check out the bike trail to several sites.
About Oregon’s Mt. Hood Territory Welcome to Oregon’s Mt. Hood Territory, south of Seattle and north of San Francisco, where each day begs to make a dent in your bucket list. The fun starts at the top of Mt. Hood – join Olympic hopefuls at Timberline Lodge & Ski Area for the longest ski season in North America, and shred powder by moonlight at Mt. Hood Skibowl with the largest night ski area in the country. Mt. Hood Territory’s forested wilderness, glassy alpine lakes, rushing rivers and breathtaking vistas set the stage for almost any type of outdoor adventure you can imagine. Follow the Oregon Trail, the route that led emigrants to the American West, down the mountain to Philip Foster Farm to experience daily life in Oregon during the mid-1800s. Continue to Oregon City, the end of the Oregon Trail, to reflect on the power of Willamette Falls, the second largest waterfall by volume in the U.S. after July, 2017~ WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM | -31-
Niagara. Many Oregon Trail pioneers were drawn beyond Oregon City to our valley’s favorable farming conditions and pastoral countryside. Visit their descendants – passionate vintners and winemakers, sustainable farmers, craft brewers and all-star chefs – who bring their farms to your fork for an authentic slice of Americana. And no trip is complete without taxfree shopping at Clackamas Town Center, one of Oregon’s largest malls, or visit any of our communities’ local boutiques for one-of-a-kind finds. Whether you’re looking forward to staying in a luxury hotel or relaxing in a vacation rental, you’ll find your perfect lodging option in Oregon’s Mt. Hood Territory.
-32- | WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM ~ July 2017
July, 2017~ WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM | -33-
Watch the To ST JOSEPH - Mark your calendars for Aug. 21, 2017! You don’t want to miss this celestial event! On that day the United States will see its first total solar eclipse since 1979. The last time Northwest Missouri saw a total solar eclipse was in 1806, the same year Lewis and Clark returned from their expedition. The next opportunity to see totality will be in 2672. For two minutes and 39 seconds, the sun directly over St. Joseph will be completely covered by the moon. It will be the longest and fullest eclipse anywhere in the nation. Michael Bakich, senior editor of Astronomy Magazine, already knows where he will be on Aug. 21, 2017 — at Rosecrans Memorial Airport. “When I saw long ago — more than a decade ago
— that a total solar eclipse would sweep across the United States, I started looking at where I would like to be to observe this,” he said. “I saw it was going directly over St. Joseph. “It’s one of the ideal locations in the country for this.” Mr. Bakich, whose wife is a St. Joseph native, thought first of hosting a backyard barbecue at his in-laws. But his enthusiasm intensified and he decided to contact the airport manager. He found it’s at Rosecrans Memorial Airport where the center line of the eclipse will occur. Or as Mr. Bakich says, “the best possible location, where the event is the longest.” If it’s observed 60 miles south in Kansas City, it won’t last as long or be considered a full eclipse even at 99 percent coverage. His idea? Host a total solar eclipse watch party on the main runway, complete with solar-ready telescopes, educational opportunities and, yes, a barbecue. Other events will included teacher workshops, illistrated lectures by experts in astronomy. And what about the weather? Mr. Bakich has consulted the meteorological record, which indicates St. Joseph has never been overcast on that particular date, making visibility an almost guarantee. “You will never, ever see anything more spectacular than this,” Mr. Bakich said. “There’s no way I can over-hype this. Here’s some possibly bad news. The folks in charge at the airport are limiting the number of cars they will allow to park there for the eclipse to 5,000. This means the overall number of people at the event will be massively reduced. Also, they’re cutting off reservations August 11. So, if you don’t already have a parking spot reserved, do that now. The Linda Hall Library and the LHL Foundation are also taking a road trip to view the eclipse from a reserved location at East Hills Shopping Center in St. Joseph. Seating is limited. Schedule of events: 7:45 a.m. – Check-in at Linda Hall Library 8:00 a.m. – Depart for St. Joseph 9:30 a.m. – Arrive at East Hills Shopping Center in
-34- | WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM ~ July 2017
otal Eclips in St. Joe
St. Joseph 11:40 a.m. – Eclipse begins 1:06 p.m. – Maximum eclipse (totality) 1:08 p.m. – End of totality 2:00 p.m. – Depart East Hills for Linda Hall Library 3:30 p.m. – Arrive at Linda Hall Library Lunch will be on-your-own. Many dining options are available in and around East Hills Shopping Center. Except for sunflower seeds, food and non-alcoholic drinks are allowed on the busses. The Library will provide water and light snacks. People will travel from all over the world to see “totality.” The difference between a partial eclipse of 98% (which will happen in Kansas City) and a complete eclipse is significant. Only totality reveals the Sun’s corona, strange colors in the sky, and stars in the daytime. A large crowd is expected in St. Joseph to view the eclipse. Traffic delays could alter our schedule. We plan to arrive in St. Joseph well in advance of the eclipse start time. Plan for a hot and humid August day. Widebrimmed hats and sunscreen are advised. The Library will provide a tent for shade. The shopping center will have food vendors and restrooms available on site. There will also be a planetarium display
inside the mall. Registration: Seating capacity for the busses as already been reached. If you would like to be put on the wait list, please email events@lindahall.org with you name and the number of people in your party. You will be notified if space becomes available. Registration includes round-trip motor coach ride to and from St. Joseph, eclipse viewing glasses, and light refreshments. Please let us know if you require an ADA accessible motor coach. No refunds. We will depart Kansas City rain or shine. Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. If you’re unable to travel to St. Joseph, you can still view the total eclipse. St. Joe is in the centerline of the eclipse path where you will see two minutes and 38 seconds of totality. But the path extends to just north of downtown Kansas City. Weston, Liberty, Smithville, Kearney, and Excelsior Springs will experience two or more minutes of totality. Even the Wheeler Downtown Airport in North Kansas City will have 47 seconds of totality. Check out the interactive Google eclipse map for locations along the path. Questions? Contact Eric Ward, Vice President for Public Programs, at 816.926.8753 or warde@lindahall.org. July, 2017~ WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM | -35-
Things to Do:
Experience the O
Charleston is in the path of totality for the Total Solar Eclipse of August 21, 2017! Observers there will see (appx.) 1m 33s of totality! CHARLESTON, S.C. -- For astronomers and stargazers alike, August 21, 2017 is a monumental event in the United States, as it will be the first time in 99 years a total eclipse of the sun will be visible from coast to coast. To celebrate the event, Belmond Charleston Place hotel has created a Solar Eclipse Package that includes luxury accommodations and a special dinner with an astronomer to learn more about the 2017 event and solar eclipses’ contribution to the development of modern science. The dinner will include guest speaker Dr. Jon Hakkila, the Associate Dean of the Graduate School and a professor of Physics and Astronomy at the College of Charleston. Dr. Hakkila also serves as the campus director of the South Carolina NASA -36- | WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM ~ July 2017
Space Grant Consortium. He received his Ph.D. and M.S degrees in Astronomy from New Mexico State University, and B.A. degrees in Physics and in English/American Literature from the University of California in San Diego. He currently studies gamma-ray bursts (the most violent explosions in the universe) and uses statistical and data mining tools to analyze astrophysical data. Guests can spend their additional day in Charleston enjoying the city’s sites in myriad ways: dolphin- and sunsetwatching aboard the Schooner Pride in historic Charleston Harbor, exploring charming neighborhoods bedazzled with galleries and boutiques, or basking and bathing at one of the area’s gorgeous, white sand beaches. The Solar Eclipse package includes three nights’ club level accommodation, an exclusive gourmet dinner prepared by award-winning Executive Chef Michelle Weaver of the Charleston Grill with an eclipse presentation by Dr. Jon Hakkila on August 20, access to a VIP viewing area on the day of the eclipse (August 21) and viewing glasses. Packages start at $2475.00 (double occupancy). Space is limited so early reservations are recommended. To book visit www.Belmond.com/ CharlestonPlace and use promo code: “eclipse”.
About Belmond Charleston Place Consistently ranked among the best hotels in the world by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure magazines, Belmond Charleston Place evokes the feeling of a grand, 17th century residence, from its lush personal suites to the Italian marble lobby with its signature Georgian Open Arm staircase and 12-foot crystal chandelier. The staff of the hotel is dedicated to indulging its guests with the finest in Southern hospitality, and has become the choice of celebrities, princes and politicians. Guests can enjoy the hotel’s award-winning restaurants, full service spa and horizon-edge swimming pool with retractable glass roof. The hotel is centrally located in Charleston, South Carolina’s historic district and is surrounded by antebellum architecture, and within strolling distance of the Charleston’s many boutiques, galleries and restaurants. For more information visit www.Belmond.com/ CharlestonPlace or call 1-888-6352350. Belmond Ltd. is a global portfolio of luxury travel experiences including hotels, trains, cruises and safaris in some of the world’s most inspiring and enriching destinations. Established almost 40 years ago with the acquisition of Hotel Cipriani in Venice, the Company owns and operates 47 unique and distinctive hotel, rail and river cruise experiences, including three scheduled to open over the course of the next twelve
Once-in-a-lifetime Eclipse months, in many of the world’s most celebrated destinations. From city landmarks to intimate resorts, the collection includes Belmond Grand Hotel Europe, St. Petersburg; Belmond Copacabana Palace, Rio de Janeiro; Belmond Maroma Resort & Spa, Riviera Maya; and Belmond El Encanto, Santa Barbara. Belmond also encompasses safaris, eight luxury tourist trains including the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, three river cruises and ‘21’, one of New York’s most storied restaurants.
July, 2017~ WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM | -37-
-38- | WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM ~ July 2017
July, 2017~ WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM | -39-
Things to do:
Take a walk MANSFIELD - If you haven’t been to Ohio’s only life-size wax museum in awhile (or ever, for that matter), this summer is definately the time to visit. In celebration of their 30th anniversary, The BibleWalk is offering three tours for the discount price of only $3.30 on the 30th of July and August. It all began in 1987 and was known as The Living Bible Museum, consisting of 19 dioramas with fiberglass figures. Today, there are five different tours with 78 scenes and more than 300 life-size wax figures. Each scene is underscored with originial music, narration and special effects, all created by members of the Diamond Hill Cathedral located next door. There are two one-hour and three thirty-minute tours from which to choose. BibleWalk also highlights eight different unique exhibits and a Christian Dinner Theater. BibleWalk’s Dinner Theatre, Dinner With Grace, is a small, intimate venue. The maximum seating capacity is 200. Please make your reservations early. Currently the play featured is “Thy Kingdom Come / The Pearl of Great Price on
-40- | WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM ~ July 2017
July 8 only. Then “Moses and the Red Christ” will be performed July 22nd, 29th and Saturdays in August through October. “When people come to BibleWalk, no matter what their motivation, they always have a pre-conceived idea or set of expectations,” said Julie Mott-Hardin, director of BibleWalk.“ I have observed that people come expecting to look at life-size wax dioramas and somewhere along the way they stop looking and really begin to see not only with their eyes, but also with their heart. I have rejoiced in these countless times throughout these last 30 years.” Julie noted other advanced additions which have benefited the attraction like internet, smart phones, online banking, WiFi and text messaging. So experiencing BibleWalk through the Experience of Summer should be added to that liast, definately changing lives for the better, she added. For more information call 419-524-0139 or visit the BibleWalk’s website at www.biblewalk.us.
through the Bible
July, 2017~ WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM | -41-
-42- | WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM ~ July 2017
July, 2017~ WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM | -43-
RESEN TED BY
P HANK & CUPCAKES | ROZES ROZES
AUGUST 18-19, 2017 | FORTRESS OBETZ COLUMBUS, OHIO
THIRD EYE BLIND | DNCE | FETTY WAP | TEGAN AND SARA T-PAIN | ST. LUCIA | MICHELLE BRANCH | COBI | REMY BOY MONTY KRISTIN KONTROL | HANK & CUPCAKES | ROZES
LIBERTY DEEP DOWN | HARBOUR | KID RUNNER | GREG OWENS | ZOO TRIPPIN'
/
JOEY HENDRICKSON | PERSONAL PUBLIC | EX-NIHILO | ZOYA | CLEMENS & CO. COLIN GAWEL AND THE LONELY BONES | ORION AND THE CONSTELLATIONS MARWAN MAURICE | LEAVING CARDBOARD HOUSES
MICHAEL DRUMMOND - PROJECT RUNWAY ARLO MENSWEAR | COLT COLLECTION | HORACIO NIETO IDENTIC | JESS DALY | KIMONO DRAGONS BY FRANCIS ROCES MOSKAL | PMM DESIGNS & STYLING
FMMF.US -44- | WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM ~ July 2017
July, 2017~ WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM | -45-
Tidbits of Corn Maze - Chicago Cubs Theme Sept. 2-Oct. 29 / Spring Grove IL
ALL ABOARD for a funfilled weekend, exploring five unique railroad-themed attractions. Celebrate our region’s rich railroad heritage and all things train and track at Railroad Days 2017 from 9 - 5. Little engineers can climb aboard the fun as five area railroad themed attractions – including Omaha’s Lauritzen Gardens and The Durham Museum – offer special discounts and transportation between venues. Thanks to support from Union Pacific Corporation and a grant from the Iowa West Foundation, a family pass for Railroad Days is only $15! One $15 pass admits two adults and your
An intricate Chicago Cubs design featuring Harry Caray yelling “Holy Cow!”; the Cubs logo; pitcher and a batter; the Chicago Skyline; the Wrigley Field marquee; and the iconic ivy-covered outfield walls will be featured in the Richardson Adventure Farm corn maze this summ. Located northwest of Chicago, a new 28-acre maze, more than 30 activities including wagon rides, pig races, a vintage carousel and a “park train” that runs on real tracks are all included in one admission fee. Only
dependent children or two grandparents and up to four grandchildren, for both days. In addition to their regular exhibits and offerings, attractions will offer activities and educational opportunities in support of this year’s theme: Let’s Celebrate Working on the Railroad. During Railroad Days, botanical meets mechanical at Lauritzen Gardens. Get up close and personal with two of the greatest locomotives to power Union Pacific Railroad at Kenefick Park. View Centennial No. 6900, one of the most powerful diesel-electric locomotives ever built, and Big Boy No. 4023, a larg steam locomotive. http://www.omaharailroaddays.com
-46- | WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM ~ July 2017
a few, such as the zip line and orb rides, cost extra. Private picnic sites with campfires are available by reservation, and there’s plenty of free parking. It has become known as the world’s largest and most intricate corn maze. The zip line has been upgraded for this year plus a trike trail is in the fenced-in area for little kids.” Back by popular demand is a “Dairy Depot” with ice cream treats, which was added late in the season last year. More information is at Richardsonadventurefarm.com.
Railroad Days July 15-16 / Omaha NB
f News Mystery Dinner at The Badgett Playhouse July 13/ 7 p.m. / Grand Rivers, KY
Funeral For A Gangster-Murder July 13 at 7 p.m.As the audience enters, a sign informs them that they are going back in time to 1928 and joining the Mob sendoff for the late Vito “The Gut” Marzetti. The scene is a speakeasy, “Ruby’s Place,” where the grieving family is holding “services” for the Don. They include Joey “The Lump,” Frankie “Marbles” and the proprietor of the club, Ruby “Fingers” Marzetti. And, of course, Lena, the heartbroken widow. Or is she? Maybe she just wants to find the Godfather’s stash and needs her stepchildren (and the audience) to help figure out Vito’s last game. A G-man leads the way in discovering who murdered Vito (after his third helping of moo goo gai pan - he wasn’t called “The Gut” for nothing!) and the location of the cash! Reserve seating. Call the box office at 888-362-4223. Visit Variety’s webpage for the complete schedule.
Lantern Fest July 15 / 4 p.m.,Topeka, KA Get ready to get your shine on! At The Lantern Fest, thousands of revelers join together armed with lanterns for one unforgettable spectacle. There will be music, dancing, s’mores and, when the time is just right, we will light the sky with our highest hopes, deepest regrets, and fondest dreams. Our mission is to illuminate the human spirit; bringing family and friends together through one
incredible spectacle. Our goal is to leave a positive impact on all who attend our event as well as the local environment and community. Tickets may be ordered online at ww.thelanternfest.com/ Parking will be $10 at the venue. Adults: Lantern & s’mores kit (4 s’mores) Kids: Glow stick; face painting, a balloon artist, bounce house and pictures with Princesses are all included in admission.
Set up camp around a fire pit, it is made for 25 people, a good time to make new friends. As the sun sets, Lantern Fest will pass out firewood for the s’mores to be roasted. When it is completely dark
(10pmish) Lantern Fest will get approval for the release, demonstrate how to get the lantern going, and do a countdown to release all at once. After the release there will fire dancers by the stage.
July, 2017~ WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM | -47-
-48- | WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM ~ July 2017
July, 2017~ WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM | -49-
BarnettPRO DBA: Weekender Extended 71 Plymouth Street Plymouth, Ohio 44865
-50- | WEEKENDEREXTENDED.COM ~ July 2017
Presorted Standard U.S. Postage Paid Plymouth, Oh Permit No 71