Feb 25, 2012 16:20 - By: Rosalind Cummings-Yeates
Nashville's Athena Parthenos
Nashville may be closely associated with country music and live performances but the Music City nickname is a relatively recent association. Up until the 1940s, Nashville was called “Athens of the South” because of all the universities, museums and cultural activities. Accordingly, the city’s most stunning landmark is a replica of the Athenian Parthenon. As the focal point for Centennial Park, a tour of this dramatic building is a Nashville must do. Read More »
Feb 22, 2012 8:43 - By: Whit Honea
This post is part of Uptake’s Wordless Wednesday Series. Words explaining why it is wordless don’t count.
Photo: merfam via Flickr
Feb 13, 2012 8:23 - By: Whit Honea
The Fred Rogers Memorial Statue in Pittsburgh, PA is dedicated to the work and memory of Fred McFeely Rogers, host of the popular show for children (and those that love them), Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. The statue was created by Robert Berks, stands about 11 feet high, and was dedicated on November 5, 2009.
I, like many Americans, grew up watching Mister Rogers, and to be honest I still think about him when I come home and trade my sneakers for slippers. You know what I’m talking about.
If you find yourself in the North Shore area of Pittsburgh, close to Heinz Field (home of the Pittsburgh Steelers), do yourself a favor and pay your respects. I’m sure Mr. Rogers would love to see you.
This post is part of Uptake’s Monday Museums, Monuments and Memorials Series.
Photo: daveynin via Flickr
Feb 10, 2012 11:03 - By: Whit Honea
My son and I (pictured — not the guys in white) spent a recent weekend in San Francisco, and it was fantastic.
We rode on the cable cars, hung out with friends, and spent some quality time with the good people at 20th Century Fox (who supplied the trip) and Lucasfilm. That’s right, we visited Skywalker Ranch and the Presidio location (right by the Walt Disney Family Museum!). We’re talking Star Wars, people (The Phantom Menace mostly)!
My son ranks it as the best weekend ever. Who am I to disagree?
This post is part of the Uptake Friday Family Fun series.
Photo by Araya Quanah Diaz, courtesy of 20th Century Fox
