Category Archives: Arts and Culture

Golf Channel’s popular BIG BREAK reality competition series picked Amelia Island, Fla. for its 21st season competition grounds

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Orlando, FL, United States, 2013-11-7 — /travelprnews.com/ — Golf Channel’s popular BIG BREAK reality competition series has picked Amelia Island, Fla. as the competition grounds for its 21st season, premiering Monday, Feb. 24, 2014. BIG BREAK FLORIDA, produced in partnership with VISIT FLORIDA and taking place at Omni Amelia Island Plantation, will feature a cast of 12 women… Read the full press release

VisitBritain research revealed more overseas visitors go to theatre than to live sporting event when visiting in Britain

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VisitBritain research has revealed that more overseas visitors go to the theatre, musicals, the opera or ballet (2.8 million) than to a live sporting event (1.3 million) when visiting in Britain.  London, UK, 2013-11-6 — /travelprnews.com/ — These 2.8 million visits include 14% of all overseas holiday trips, whilst visits incorporating a live sport event make up… Read the full press release

East Belfast’s C.S. Lewis Festival 18-23 November 2013

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Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2013-11-6 — /travelprnews.com/ — In just two weeks’ time, one of east Belfast’s most famous sons will be celebrated in a colourful week of song, drama, performance, readings, recitals, talks, tours and family events across the east of the city and beyond. The inaugural C.S. Lewis Festival, which takes place from 18-23 November 2013,… Read the full press release

VisitEngland highlights key events across England for the First World War centenary in 2014

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London, UK, 2013-11-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — 2014 marks the centenary of the start of the First World War, a landmark anniversary for England and the world. The First World War Centenary Partnership, led by Imperial War Museums (IWM), will mark the centenary by leading a vibrant, four-year cultural programme that includes over 500 new exhibitions and 1,500… Read the full press release

Millions of LED lights for the 25th anniversary of Columbus Zoo’s Wildlights

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POWELL, Ohio, 2013-11-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — We’ve decked the halls, trees and everything but the animals with millions of LED lights for the 25th anniversary of our Wildlights display, efficiently powered by AEP Ohio, beginning Nov. 22, 2013. Guests will have more time to visit Wildlights as the event has been extended through Jan. 5, 2014. The Zoo’s… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Dublin to display Sculpture in Context pieces of art as part of Ireland’s most prestigious outdoor sculpture exhibition

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Dublin, Ireland, 2013-10-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — In recognition of Sculpture in Context, Ireland’s largest and most prestigious outdoor sculpture exhibition, Four Seasons Hotel Dublin is hosting a select number of pieces in The Courtyard and within the Hotel to showcase the talents of these living Irish artists to local and international guests. The Sculpture in Context at Four Seasons exhibition will… Read the full press release

Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events presents Dance-Along Nutcracker® event on Sunday, December 1 at Chicago Cultural Center

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Chicago, Il, United States, 2013-10-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Parents looking for something to keep their youngsters on their toes this holiday season should look no further than the annualDance-Along Nutcracker® event presented by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, Sunday, December 1 at the Chicago Cultural Center (78 E. Washington St.). The FREE performances are noon… Read the full press release

Jersey Heritage invites young Islanders at its Big Draw family event at Jersey Museum & Art Gallery 28 October- 1 November

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Jersey, 2013-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jersey Heritage is inviting young Islanders to take part in a variety of futuristic arts, crafts and family activities this half term, at its Big Draw family event at Jersey Museum & Art Gallery from Monday 28 October to Friday 1 November 10am – 4pm. Big Draw | Jersey Museum & Art… Read the full press release

Qantas announced Alasdair McLuckie as winner of the Visual Arts category in the 2013 Spirit of Youth Awards (SOYA 365)

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Sydney, Australia, 2013-10-23— /travelprnews.com/ — Qantas today announced Alasdair McLuckie as winner of the Visual Arts category in the 2013 Spirit of Youth Awards (SOYA 365), which recognises outstanding young Australian artists. The Melbourne-based, talented young Artist becomes one of only nine recipients of the award. Hundreds of talented Australian designers entered SOYA 365 for a chance… Read the full press release

Culture conference to examine cultural links between Jersey and France

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Jersey, 2013-10-22— /travelprnews.com/ — This year’s Council for Culture conference will examine cultural links between Jersey and France. Topics for discussion include: attitudes to the arts and heritage projects linking the Island with Normandy and Brittany the importance of the Jèrriais language Visiting speakers are Dr Mari Jones, Reader in French Linguistics and Language Change at the… Read the full press release

Jersey Heritage launched Ice Age Walking Guide

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Jersey, 2013-10-22— /travelprnews.com/ — Walkers can now discover Jersey’s Ice Age history whilst exploring its scenic coastline. Jersey Heritage has launched an Ice Age Walking Guide, which includes three dedicated Ice Age Trails at key locations around the Island. The guide forms part of the tourism and educational resources produced by Ice Age Island, the three year… Read the full press release

Columbus Zoo and Columbus International Film + Video Festival to present French film about an orphaned bonobo on November 7 at Gateway Film Center

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POWELL, Ohio, 2013-10-21— /travelprnews.com/ — The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium teams up with the Columbus International Film + Video Festival to present Beny: Back to the Wild, a French film about an orphaned bonobo rescued by Claudine André, a conservationist who has dedicated her life to protecting endangered bonobos. In April of 2013, Claudine Andre was… Read the full press release

VisitEngland’s selection of great English pubs for the National Pub Week, 26 October – 4 November

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London, UK, 2013-10-21— /travelprnews.com/ — We’ve got a lot to thank our pubs for, above and beyond the perfectly fluffy chip and well-poured pint. Our pubs are woven into the fabric of English history and culture, and have been the scene of many dramatic happenings, genius inventions, and perfect partnerships. To mark National Pub Week, 26 October… Read the full press release

Howard Johnson® hotel brand’s “Double Dribble” promotion offers guests free tickets to the Harlem Globetrotters show

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Parsippany, N.J., 2013-10-18— /travelprnews.com/ — The Howard Johnson® hotel brand and its “Double Dribble” promotion offer guests two complimentary tickets to the Harlem Globetrotters show of their choice with any qualifying two consecutive night stay. Available through March 31, 2014 at participating hotels throughout the U.S. and Canada, the promotion celebrates the chain’s renewed sponsorship as the official hotel… Read the full press release

Chicago Film and Media Summit to offer panels, networking and short films Sunday, October 20 at Chicago Cultural Center

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Chicago, Il, 2013-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) are pleased to announce that award-winning producer/writer Dick Wolf will be the keynote speaker during the inaugural Chicago Film and Media Summit. One of the television industry’s most successful and respected creators/producers of crime dramas, he is the man… Read the full press release

Some of the world’s most historic tall ships sail into New Zealand’s ‘City of Sails’ Auckland for the Tall Ship Festival 25 – 28 October, 2013

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Auckland, New Zealand, 2013-10-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — With a vast harbour, rich marine heritage and a thriving maritime industry, Auckland is known to be at the forefront of boating technology – but New Zealand’s ‘City of Sails’ is set to turn back the clock when some of the world’s most historic tall ships sail into town…. Read the full press release

Las Vegas’ Third Annual Howl-O-Week Oct 25 – Nov 3 2013

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Eat, drink and be scary during Las Vegas’ Third Annual Howl-O-Week Las Vegas, NV, United States, 2013-10-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — LAS VEGAS-Las Vegas is the ultimate destination for a monstrous good time this Halloween. As the paranormal takes over, visitors can expect everything except the ordinary throughout October, culminating with the annual Las Vegas Howl-O-Week experience Oct…. Read the full press release

Vermont welcomes all fearless travelers to explore Haunted Highways this Halloween

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Vermont, 2013-10-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Explore the state with “Haunted Highways” lodging packages, ghost stories and Halloween hysteria Come one, Come ghoul! This fall, Vermont welcomes all fearless travelers to explore Haunted Highways, a collection of ghost stories with lodging packages available statewide. Visitors are encouraged to have their own ghostly getaway: follow Vermont’s blacktop highways, connecting one… Read the full press release

The 6th edition of the international festival of contemporary dance “Sofia Dance Week” takes place at Sofia Airport, Bulgaria

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Sofia, Bulgaria, 2013-10-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sofia Airport has become a part of the rhythm and good vibrations through the 6th edition of the international festival of contemporary dance – Sofia Dance Week. As of today till 11th of October, everyone who wants to test her or his dance skills or make first steps in the choreography… Read the full press release

The Philadelphia Zoo announced the dates for its annual two-weekend “Boo at the Zoo” Halloween celebration

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Visit the Philadelphia Zoo for the Region’s Most Festive Halloween Celebration PHILADELPHIA, PA, 2013-10-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Philadelphia Zoo will host its annual two-weekend “Boo at the Zoo” Halloween celebration on Saturday, October 19th, Sunday, October 20th, Saturday, October 26th and Sunday, October 27th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. During “Boo at the Zoo” children… Read the full press release

Young designer from Leeds Mandy Hudson awarded bursary of 3 flights to New York under the British Airways Great Britons Programme

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Leeds, United Kingdom, 2013-10-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — A gifted young designer from Leeds, Yorkshire is hoping to see her dreams take off thanks to a British Airways scheme to find the next generation of talent. Mandy Hudson, who at the age of 26 has already started her own fashion label, has been awarded a bursary of… Read the full press release

Edinburgh Castle Wedding Open Day on Saturday 19th October 2013

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Edinburgh, Scotland, 2013-10-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — If love is in the air and wedding bells are on the horizon, why not come to the stunning location of Edinburgh Castle and join us at our Wedding Open Day on Saturday 19th October 2013? The Open Day will take place from 11:00 to 16:00 and will showcase Edinburgh Castle’s… Read the full press release

Tantallon Castle visitors can now find out what lies beneath as archaeologists from Historic Scotland and Kirkdale Archaeology are currently on site

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Visitors to Tantallon Castle are able to find out more about what lies beneath this month. North Berwick, Scotland, 2013-10-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Archaeologists from Historic Scotland and Kirkdale Archaeology are currently on site, along with a team of local volunteers from the Friends of North Berwick Museum, and are excavating a series of trenches within the… Read the full press release

Tree-like custom art sculpture to be installed in the recently renovated lobby of the AAA Five Diamond Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas

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Las Vegas, U.S.A., 2013-09-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — An original, tree-like art sculpture will be installed in the recently renovated lobby of the AAA Five DiamondFour Seasons Hotel Las Vegas, further enhancing the sleek space by reflecting its indoor-outdoor feel. The installation will be complete on Wednesday, October 2, 2013. Conceived and created by Toronto-based artist Ken Gangbar, the 17-foot… Read the full press release

Visitors to some of Scotland’s most famous historic sites will be able to channel their inner artist this October

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2013-09-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Visitors to some of Scotland’s most famous historic sites will be able to channel their inner artist next month. A number of Historic Scotland sites are taking part in ‘The Big Draw’, the world’s biggest drawing festival. The participating sites are Edinburgh Castle, Duff House, Bothwell Castle, Urquhart Castle, Iona Abbey, Castle… Read the full press release

Historic Scotland: apprentice given the chance to learn centuries old skills helping conserve one of Orkney’s most impressive landmarks

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2013-09-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — A young woman is to be given the chance to learn centuries old skills, to help conserve one of Orkney’s most impressive landmarks. Sophie Turner, aged 22 and a graduate in Photography and Film from Napier University in Edinburgh  will take up her chisel and begin a four year apprenticeship in stonemasonry… Read the full press release

Oktoberfest cheer comes to Germany’s largest aviation gateway, Frankfurt Airport

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Prost! – Cheers! 2013-09-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is now celebrating Oktoberfest until October 6 at Terminal 1’s concourse “Z”. Decked out in the style of this popular annual festival, concourse “Z” will feature brass-band music, traditional Bavarian costumes, and schuhplattler-style folk dancing to create the atmosphere of the Oktoberfest beer tents. Considered the… Read the full press release

Historic Scotland introduced ‘At Land and Sea’ event Rothesay Castle to commemorate the 750th anniversary of the Battle of Largs

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2013-09-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Historic Scotland has unveiled its afternoon programme of activities at Rothesay Castle as part of this month’s ‘At Land and Sea’ event which is commemorating the 750th anniversary of the Battle of Largs. The organisation, which manages Rothesay Castle, will be offering free entry to the public from 2.30pm on Saturday 28th… Read the full press release

Vote for Edinburgh Castle to win the Top UK Heritage Attraction award in the prestigious British Travel Awards

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2013-09-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The countdown is on for people to vote for Edinburgh Castle to win the Top UK Heritage Attraction award in the prestigious British Travel Awards. The competition closes on 30th September 2013. The castle, which was awarded the accolade in 2011 and 2012,  is the only Scottish heritage attraction on the short-list and… Read the full press release

Historic Scotland announced month of events at Stirling Castle to mark Battle of Flodden 500th anniversary

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2013-09-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — A month of events at Stirling Castle to mark the 500th anniversary of the Battle of Flodden and the subsequent coronation of the infant King James V will culminate in a weekend of commemoration on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 September. After Flodden – Commemoration and Coronation will transport visitors back to… Read the full press release