MLK Parade in Seattle

Cities all across America are celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., this weekend. Here is a list of cities with popular events and parades (click name of city for event list):

Houston

Seattle

Atlanta

New Orleans

San Francisco

Philadelphia

Boston

San Diego

Miami

Indianapolis

Chicago

Washington, D.C.

New York City

Los Angeles

Denver

St. Louis

Dallas

Obviously there are more cities celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. King –  if your town isn’t listed please check your local paper or community website for more information.

Photo by Seattle Municipal Archives via Flickr

2009 Final Four

March Madness seems like such a blur for me each year. In no time it goes from 64 teams looking to knock over Goliath, to One Shining Moment playing in the background. Although I block everything and everybody out over the 3 weeks known as March Madness, I’ve not once made it to an NCAA Tournament game. I know, it’s shameful. However, one of my most memorable moments comes from not attending the Natioanl Championship game itself, but actually going down to Atlanta for the Final Four weekend and attending the practices, entertainment and other side events. I was a total poser, sitting across the dining room from the Indiana Hoosiers, getting my picture made with Chris Webber and heckling Roy Williams. With this year’s Final Four in Indianapolis, it makes it easy for many East Coasters to take a weekend road trip and take in the sights and sounds of the Final Four without actually attending a game. So if you’re not actually attending the games, what can you do?

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Where lost luggage goes to die. Sacramento International's "Samson" uses real suitcases!

Remember when airports became shopping malls? Sure, I love browsing for iPhones and sweaters or a burger and a beer as much as the next guy, but it’s just so lowbrow. Finally, the latest phase in airports is upon us: the art gallery. Here are just a few examples of airport art springing up in a concourse near you.

For the record, I like beer with my art, too. Read More »

This is what you won't see at airports this holiday season.

The good folks at Orbitz were nice enough to send along a list of the U.S. airports with the heaviest amount of holiday travel. They also offered up some words of wisdom.

Their travel advice falls along the lines of flexibility, utilizing technology and staying in the know. It’s fairly straightforward common sense, but you know what a lot of people forget to pack for when traveling? Common sense. It’s true.

The list and links are provided below. Read More »