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C. L. Peck Contractor (Photo taken by me on May 11, 2022)

C. L. Peck Contractor was started by Clair L. Peck Sr. in 1915 or 1918 in Los Angeles, CA. He was born in Michigan City, Indiana on May 5, 1881, the son of a lumberman. He went to Purdue University and, while there, competed in track and basketball at the same time as finishing his four-year engineering degree in three years. The firm "became known for erecting office buildings, classical church structures, warehouses and corporate headquarters" (LA Times). The Los Angeles Business Journal said the firm "specialized in creating fireproof buildings." "He was considered an expert in reinforced concrete almost from the beginning of its use in construction and was noted for his craftsmanship" (NY Times). His full name is Clair Leverett Peck. He was born in 1881 and died in 1971. He was married to Viola Curtis Peck. The LA Times described him as "the contractor who literally built much of Southern California, from the Capitol Records Building to the Bonaventure Hotel... to the Crystal Cathedral and the Orange County Performing Arts Center." The company constructed more than 1,200 buildings in Los Angeles, including 40 buildings along Wilshire Boulevard. Some other buildings include: the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, "the Forum in Inglewood, high-rises in Century City and most of the chapels and other buildings at the Forest Lawn parks." According to The New York Times, "Saks Fifth Avenue had Mr. Peck build its first Los Angeles area store, in Beverly Hills, with no written contract." He died April 23, 1971 at the age of 89 at Good Samaritan Hospital and is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, CA.

Peck was the Peck of Leonardt & Peck! I think my Leonardt post might be the longest ever, but this one is pretty close! His bookkeeper was named Meda Green and she lived on Hartford Avenue (Westlake). Weirdly in the same 1927 city directory, Peck is president of C L inc at 354 S Spring (Downtown) and vice president of another General Contractors firm of unclear name (with A S Bent as president, whom I've written about before) at 257 S Spring room 430. Finally, in the same directory, Beverly Hills Realty Board is in the "C L Peck bldg" in Beverly Hills (???!).

He had two sons, who both worked in his company: Edwin and Clair Leverett Peck, Jnr., who was born on November 18, 1920. Jnr went to Los Angeles High School. He was married to Emily Lutz and then Margo Ryan (according to a contributor to Find A Grave, he had another wife named Linda Hussey and three step-children through her). He had three children from his first marriage to Emily Lutz of Brentwood (assuming the Los Angeles neighborhood): Clair L. "Peter" Peck III, Nancy Peck Birdwell, and Suzanne Peck. He also had a sister named Sally Peck Carson and seven grandchildren. He had an engineering degree from Stanford and served in the U.S. Navy in World War II before joining his father's company in 1945. He expanded the business's work "erecting major department stores for Nieman Marcus, Robinsons-May, Broadway and Bullock's, the Sherman Oaks Galleria, Fashion Island in Newport Beach and much of the original South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. He worked with some luminary architects as "John Portman on the Bonaventure Hotel, Philip Johnson on the Crystal Cathedral, Charles Luckman on the Forum, I.M. Pei on the Creative Artists Agency in Beverly Hills, and Bill Pereira on the Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Building in Newport Beach."

The Byron Jackson plant in Santa Ana, CA was designed by John Kewell & Associates and constructed by C. L. Peck (see source below).

In this photo, Melba Rardin and L. A. Claypool survey the excavation for an addition to St. Joseph Hospital in Burbank, CA in 1961. C. L. Peck was the contractor for the creation of "a new six-story-and-basement wing for the hospital" for $5.5M USD which was planned to add 256 patient beds and other facilities. Claypool was the "clerk of works" for Peck.

In 1976, Peck was "elected to the board of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, and, as chairman of its building committee, oversaw construction of the bank's new building at 101 Market St." The firm also built the Hibernia Bank building in San Francisco. He also served on the boards of the Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens, Investment Company of America, Farmers Insurance, Northrop Corporation, Los Angeles Children's Hospital, and Metropolitan YMCA. Additionally, he had been president of San Francisco's Bohemian Club, Los Angeles's California Club, and the Los Angeles Country Club. "In 1985 he was the recipient of the Y.M.C.A. Dr. Martin Luther King Human Dignity Award."

As of 1981, C. L. Peck Construction Inc. was located at 626 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 925 in downtown Los Angeles, CA. They had a General Building Contractor license from the California Contractors State License Board from February 27, 1981 through February 28, 1997. Weirdly they were exempt from Workers Compensation Insurance? Victor Herbert Siegel was the Responsible Managing Officer, John Lee Willis was CEO/President until September 26, 1983, Paul John Matt was the Responsible Managing Employee from May 7, 1991 until July 15, 1991, Allen Marvin Katz was RMO/CEO/President until only November 16, 1983, Louis M Stafford was RMO/CEO/President from then until April 7, 1987, and William Alan Worthington was "Officer" until February 15, 1983.

In 1986, C. L. Peck Contractor (the 53rd-largest construction company in the USA in 1986 and one of five largest contractors in California by the time of his death) and Jones Bros. Construction Corp. agreed to merge. By then they had "dominated the heavy construction business in Southern California for more than half a century." Apparently the reasoning behind their merger was the increased competition from overseas and out-of-state companies. The plan was to become Peck/Jones and have their headquarters on Wilshire Blvd. in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles. C. L. Peck, Jr. would be the chairman, with Jerve M. Jones the chief executive. According to the Los Angeles Times, "the Peck and Jones families will continue to be the sole stockholders of the merged concern, which is estimated to have annual revenue of about $400 million and a work force of about 500."

He died on December 14, 1998 at 78 years old at the UCLA Medical Center from a massive stroke. He is burried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, CA.

According to Open Corporates, C. L. Peck Construction Inc.'s registered address was 122 S. Westgate Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90049 and there was a filing in 1999 of a Certificate of Dissolution. In January of 2021, Suzanne Peck was added as CEO and then, in July of 2022, there was a change of status from Dissolved to Terminated.

In 2005, Peck/Jones had "been forced into bankruptcy proceedings by its creditors" in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Los Angeles "by one of its clients and two subcontractors who claim they are owed nearly $400,000." In another bankruptcy filing at the "U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California, Redlands Community Hospital and other companies said they were also owed significant amounts of money.

It's unclear if Jones Construction Management is the current name of that firm or if the Jones Brothers' descendant, Eric Jones, is just using their legacy for the company he founded in 2008. According to him, the Jones Brothers acquired C. L. Peck Contractors rather than it being a merger (www.jonescm.com).

"Building Contracts Recorded" Southwest Builder and Contractor, F. W. Dodge Company, 1919.

“C L Peck Construction Inc.” C L Peck Construction Inc · 626 Wilshire Blvd Suite 925, Los Angeles, CA 90017, OPENGOVUS, opengovus.com/california-contractor-license/399308. Accessed 24 Feb. 2024.

“C. L. PECK CONSTRUCTION INC.” Opencorporates.Com, opencorporates.com/companies/us_ca/0999492. Accessed 24 Feb. 2024.

“Clair L. Peck Sr., 89, West Coast Builder.” The New York Times, The New York Times, 25 Apr. 1971, www.nytimes.com/1971/04/25/archives/clair-l-peck-sr-89-west-coast-builder.html.

“Clair Leverett Peck Jr. (1920-1998) - Find a Grave...” Find a Grave, www.findagrave.com/memorial/73675251/clair_leverett_peck. Accessed 28 Feb. 2024.

“Clair Leverett Peck Sr. (1881-1971) - Find a Grave...” Find a Grave, www.findagrave.com/memorial/73673866/clair-leverett-peck. Accessed 28 Feb. 2024.

Kelly, Howard D. “Byron Jackson plant, Santa Ana.” LAPL Tessa, 1956, https://tessa2.lapl.org. February 14, 2024.

Los Angeles City Directory, 1921, Los Angeles Directory Co. accessed through Los Angeles Public Library.

Los Angeles Directory Co.'s Los Angeles City Directory 1927, Los Angeles Directory Company Publishers, accessed through the Los Angeles Public Library.

Melba Rardin and L. A. Claypool survey excavation for St. Joseph Hospital’s addition. 11 July 1961. Los Angeles.

"Obituary for Clair Leverett Peck Jr." The Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, CA, December 17, 1998. pg. 65.

Oliver, Myrna. “Clair L. Peck Jr.; Contractor Built Southland Landmarks.” Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 1998, www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1998-dec-16-mn-54665-story.html.

Shiver, Jube. “2 Big Builders of L.A. Landmarks Agree to Merge.” Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 1986, www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1986-10-02-fi-3629-story.html.

Staff-Author. “Peck/Jones Headed to Bankruptcy Court under Chapter 7.” Los Angeles Business Journal, 2 Jan. 2005, labusinessjournal.com/news/peckjones-headed-to-bankruptcy-court-under/.

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crossroadshoosiers · 1 year

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The Indiana World War Memorial Plaza is an urban feature and war memorial located in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, originally built to honor the veterans of World War I.

#indiana #indianapolis #museum #world war 2 #world war one

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rabbitcruiser · 3 years

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Clouds (No. 440)

Indiana World War Memorial, Indianapolis (five pics)

Veterans Memorial Plaza, Indianapolis (three pics)

Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, Indianapolis (two pics)

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daleisgreat · 4 years

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Payback (Director’s Cut)

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Last month I covered a special unrated cut of 1989’s The Punisher my friend Matt gifted me. That cut was the only available version of the film on BluRay. Coincidentally, today’s entry is another film whose BluRay edition is also a special cut that Matt gifted me for another old-school, gritty action flick. That film is 1999’s Payback (trailer). This director’s cut has a new subtitle: Payback: Straight-Up. I am a huge fan of the film, and fondly remember catching it in theaters right after work against my superior’s wishes who kept pleading with me to stick around to cover for someone else who called in, but I already had plans to catch this movie at our then second-run $1 theater, The Plaza Twin, and I could not back out of them! I caught it a couple times off cable over the years, but it has been well over a decade since my last viewing, and I heard polarizing views on this director’s cut going into it which held me off from checking it out until Matt recently gifted it to me. For those unfamiliar with Payback, it stars Mel Gibson as Porter, a gritty con-man who is catching up to his past after escaping near death when he was betrayed by his partners, Val (Gregg Henry) & Lynn (Deborah Kara Unger). Catching up to his partners leads him down a rabbit trail of going through local drug racket goons, corrupt cops and other top brass in hopes of claiming the $70,000 he was screwed out of. Gibson is flatout awesome as the gruff, take-no-crap-alpha that is Porter. Watching him step-by-step get back on his feet on his return to town and work his way through the ranks of the crime syndicate known as “The Outfit” to get his money back was a breezy, raw, experience that wastes not a single minute in its 90 minute runtime.

I liked Gibson’s on-screen chemistry with an old flame he catches up with by the name of Rosie (Maria Bello). The two play off each other naturally and make a great team in the final act. Speaking of the final act, this is where I was taken for a loop as the third act in Straight-Up is entirely different from the original theatrical cut. In order to elucidate on this I will have to spoil some of the broad-strokes of the last act in both versions, so be forewarned! The theatrical version is not on the BluRay, and has a completely different final act where Porter tracks down the head boss of The Outfit, Bronson (Kris Kristofferson), and gets to him by kidnapping his son from a basketball game, and subsequently gets caught in the act and winds up in a brutal torture scene before escaping and ultimately getting his vengeance. That whole act is not in the director’s cut here, and Kris Kristofferson is completely absent in this version of the film! In the director’s cut Bronson is a woman voiced by Sally Kellerman who is only heard from via speakerphone when negotiating with Porter. She sets up a payment drop for Porter at the subway, and Porter and Rosie methodically pick away at The Outfit’s goons as they work their way to the drop.

I was initially taken aback by how different the final act is, but came around on it and ultimately really dug it after mulling it over for a few days. Hearing director Brian Helgeland’s commentary track and his interviews in the bonus feature, Same Story, Different Movie, helped connect the dots on how Helgeland was removed from the film during post-production after standing his ground against Paramount executives for not wanting to change the final act. I enjoyed both cuts of the film, and Straight-Up has a few other additional little scenes that portray Porter with more of a cold-blooded edge, and I can see how it came across differently to higher-ups at Paramount. Definitely check out that half hour bonus that sheds a lot of background on why Paramount switched things up for the theatrical cut, and what prompted Paramount to rectify the situation several years later by bringing back Helgeland to release his cut. Paybacks are a Bitch is the headlining bonus feature at a 49 minute duration. Paramount tracked down a wide array of the original cast and crew, including Helgeland, Gibson, Unger, Bello, Henry and many more for their memories from working on Payback. A lot of insight from filming in Los Angeles and Chicago I got a lot out of, and ditto with the running theme in this bonus with Helgeland referencing his mentor Richard Donner helping him out tremendously throughout and trying to win his approval. If you got the time, do not skip over this bonus either! Rounding off the bonuses is an 11 minute interview with author Donald Westlake, who wrote the book that was the inspiration for Helgeland’s screenplay for Payback.

The ultimate bonus to include would be also having the original theatrical cut of the film available, because as of this writing the director’s cut of Payback is the only version of the film available on BluRay. As much as Payback: Straight-Up won me over with its all-new final act, a part of me still wants that original version I have fond memories of in the theater. Regardless, if you have not seen either version and are especially a fan of no-nonsense revenge films, then I cannot recommend either version of Payback enough! Other Random Backlog Movie Blogs 3 12 Angry Men (1957) 12 Rounds 3: Lockdown 21 Jump Street The Accountant Angry Video Game Nerd: The Movie Atari: Game Over The Avengers: Age of Ultron The Avengers: Infinity War Batman: The Dark Knight Rises Batman: The Killing Joke Batman: Mask of the Phantasm Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice Bounty Hunters Cabin in the Woods Captain America: Civil War Captain America: The First Avenger Captain America: The Winter Soldier Christmas Eve Clash of the Titans (1981) Clint Eastwood 11-pack Special The Condemned 2 Countdown Creed I & II Deck the Halls Detroit Rock City Die Hard Dredd The Eliminators The Equalizer Dirty Work Faster Fast and Furious I-VIII Field of Dreams Fight Club The Fighter For Love of the Game Good Will Hunting Gravity Grunt: The Wrestling Movie Guardians of the Galaxy Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 Hell Comes to Frogtown Hercules: Reborn Hitman I Like to Hurt People Indiana Jones 1-4 Ink The Interrogation Interstellar Jay and Silent Bob Reboot Jobs Joy Ride 1-3 Last Action Hero Major League Man of Steel Man on the Moon Man vs Snake Marine 3-6 Merry Friggin Christmas Metallica: Some Kind of Monster Mortal Kombat Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpions Revenge National Treasure National Treasure: Book of Secrets Not for Resale Pulp Fiction The Punisher (1989) The Replacements Reservoir Dogs Rocky I-VIII Running Films Part 1 Running Films Part 2 San Andreas ScoobyDoo Wrestlemania Mystery Scott Pilgrim vs the World The Secret Life of Walter Mitty Shoot em Up Slacker Skyscraper Small Town Santa Steve Jobs Source Code Star Trek I-XIII Sully Take Me Home Tonight TMNT The Tooth Fairy 1 & 2 UHF Veronica Mars Vision Quest The War Wild The Wizard Wonder Woman The Wrestler (2008) X-Men: Apocalypse X-Men: Days of Future Past

#Payback #Mel Gibson #kris kristofferson #deborah kara unger #gregg henry #maria bello #brian helgeland #random movie

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pwlanier · 7 years

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The national headquarters building of the American Legion, on the Indiana World War Memorial Plaza in Indianapolis, Indiana. Courtesy of the Library of Congress digital archives.

#veteran #military #hero #indiana #indianapolis #american legion

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ctiantolentino · 4 years

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It's been 6 days since we found out but it still not sinked in that I will be living this life without you Lulu. Thought of not working this week but I somehow knew your advice will always to be strong and work hard because that's all you are about. The hardest working man I know. Being born without a dad maybe tough but not for me because I have you. I always felt I'm complete. From the days as a baby we both play the piano. The days you will have me in your lap while you drive for our broom broom up in the airport and memorial park. Dropping by anywhere to buy me food in Harrison Plaza and Ho Tsin Ho. Taking me to school. Taking me with you in the office to watch Indiana Jones and Star Wars all day. Always marking your wall with me in the office to check everyday my height and if I grew taller. Being with you every weekend in the office for my summer job and helping you with your random notes. You have always been there on every important day of my life. From my birthdays, my graduations, Quino's Christening, Quino's first birthday when you were even the first one there even if it's a kids party, me getting married. Even the days I did stupid things and messed up as a young kid you were there to support me any way you can. You have a generous heart. You always try to give us a good life and memories. You gave me my first car. You are our tour guide always anywhere on the globe. People in and out of the family knows your generosity knows no bounds. All my interest in travel, world history, books, archaeology, space study, being a Boy Scout, and my love for chess is all from you. Thank you Lulu for being the best father you can be for the clan. Thank you for loving my son and wife the way you loved me. Thank you for your generosity and support. Thank you for the life lessons and all the knowledge I learned from you that I will surely pass on to my son. I thank the Lord for your life and for our precious time as a family throughout the years. You have a beautiful mind, philanthropic heart and you are an inspiration to us all. I love you Lulu. Say hi to Lula for me. I miss you both badly but I know you are both together in a better place now. Rest easy Lulu.🖤✝️🙏 https://www.instagram.com/p/B_b423TlqE8hjaRwTDXxFrOE4ZIdKlNTiXmdQE0/?igshid=1vtje49baa40l

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imagineared · 7 years

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*:･ﾟ✧ °o° BUCKET LIST

Though I have been to Disney World seven times now, there’s still plenty that I have never done, and there’s always going to be more I haven’t, but there are things I definitely want to do – so here’s a list of that, that I will work through on my program ( and subsequent programs ) and perhaps add or subtract to. The number of things in each section will vary. Here it goes!

GENERAL PARK THINGS / RESORTS

IF EXTENDED: Audition for the Candlelight Processional Choir

Bowl and Eat at Splitsville Luxury Lanes

Bring an Autograph Book for Kids Dressed as Characters to Sign

Do the Kitchen Sink with Roommates or Friends

Do Some VoluntEAR Events ( At Least Three )

Earn a Four Keys Card

Fill an Entire Autograph Book

Go to All FOUR Main Parks in a Day

Go to BOTH of the Water Parks

Go to a Camp Fire at Fort Wilderness

Go to the Festival of the Arts

Go to the Flower and Garden Festival

IF EXTENDED: Go to a Candlelight Processional

IF EXTENDED: Go to the Food and Wine Festival

IF EXTENDED: Go to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party

IF EXTENDED: Go to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

Go to Movie Night at a Resort

Meet the Infamous Richard at the Grand Floridian

Ride an Amphicar at Disney Springs

Ride Characters in Flight at Disney Springs

Ride EVERY Ride / See EVERY Show at Animal Kingdom

Ride EVERY Ride / See EVERY Show at Epcot

Ride EVERY Ride / See EVERY Show at Hollywood Studios

Ride EVERY Ride / See EVERY Show at Magic Kingdom

See a Concert at the House of Blues

See a Movie and Eat at the Disney Springs AMC

Stay at Least Once at the Boardwalk

Stay at Least Once at Animal Kingdom Lodge

Stay at Least Once at the Polynesian

Stay at Least Once at the Grand Floridian

Stay at Least Once at the Contemporary

Stay in a Pirate Room at Caribbean Beach

Stay in a Royal Guest Room at Port Orleans Riverside

Visit Every Disney Resort and Have a Drink or Food There

Work in Every Park + Disney Springs and Water Parks

Work in Every Disney Owned Store in Disney Springs ( The Art of Disney, Basin, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique - if Merch is a Prt with Register / Check-In, Disney’s Design a Tee, Disney’s Candy Cauldron - If Food Trained, Disney’s Days of Christmas, Disney’s Pin Traders, Disney’s Wonderful World of Memories, Goofy’s Candy Company - If Food Trained, The LEGO Store, Market Place Co-Op, Market Place Co-Op Cherry Tree Lane, Market Place Co-Op D-Tech on Demand - If Personalization Trained, Market Place Co-Op Disney Centerpiece, Market Place Co-Op Disney Tag, Market Place Co-Op Twenty-Eighth and Main, Market Place Co-Op Wonderground Gallery, Mickey’s Pantry - If Food Trained, Once Upon a Toy, Star Wars Galactic Outpost - If Possible, Star Wars Trading Post - If Possible, Tren-D, World of Disney )

Work in Every Resort ( If Put in a Resort - All Star Movies, All Star Music, All Star Sports, Animal Kingdom Lodge, Art of Animation, Beach Club, Boardwalk, Caribbean Beach, Contemporary, Coronado Springs, Fort Wilderness, French Quarter, Grand Floridian, Old Key West, Polynesian, Pop Century, Riverside, Saratoga Springs, Wilderness Lodge, Yacht Club )

CHARACTER VISITS

Alice

Anna

Ariel at Her Grotto

Baymax

Captain Jack Sparrow

Elsa

The Fairy Godmother

Hades ( Unlikely, But Hopeful )

Hercules ( Unlikely, But Hopeful )

Jasmine

Megara ( Unlikely, But Hopeful )

Moana

Pain and Panic ( Unlikely, But Hopeful )

Peter Pan

Rafiki

Rapunzel

Talking Mickey Mouse

Tiana

Tinker Bell

Wendy

MAGIC KINGDOM

Be There at Least Once at Rope Drop and Watch the Welcome Show

Do a Backstage Haunted Mansion Tour

Do a Pirate’s Adventure

Do the Mountain Run ( Splash, Space, Big Thunder )

Eat at Cinderella’s Castle

Go to Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique and Get a Package ( If I Can )

Go to Pirate League and Get the Mermaid Look ( If I Can )

Ride Every Ride I Haven’t

Ride Haunted Mansion 13 Times in a Row

Ride Haunted Mansion with the Lights On

Ride Space Mountain with the Lights On

See Every Show I Haven’t

See the Rainy Day Cavalcade

Stay for the Kiss Goodnight

Try a Mac ‘N Cheese Hotdog at Casey’s Corner

Visit and Do All Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Spots

Work at Big Top Souvenirs At Least Once

Work at Bonjour! Village Gifts At Least Once

Work at The Emporium At Least Once

Work at Memento Mori At Least Once

Work at Plaza del Sol Caribe Bazaar At Least Once

Work at Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe At Least Once

HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS

Be Picked for the Indiana Jones Show

Be There at Least Once at Rope Drop

Do a Backstage Tower of Terror Tour

Get My Face Painted

Go to a Toy Story Land Preview

Meet the Live Show Casts

Ride Every Ride I Haven’t

Ride Tower of Terror 13 Times in a Row

See Every Show I Haven’t

Work at Rock Around the Shop At Least Once

Work on Sunset Boulevard

Work at Tattooine Traders At Least Once ( If Possible )

Work at Tower Photo ( If Photo Trained ) or Tower Hotel Gifts At Least Once

ANIMAL KINGDOM

Become a Wilderness Explorer

Be There at Least Once at Rope Drop

Do the Wild Africa Trek

Meet the Live Show Casts

Ride Every Ride I Haven’t

Ride the Rides in DinoLand USA

See Every Show I Haven’t

Work in Asia’s Merchandise Spots ( Perhaps at the End of Everest )

EPCOT

Be There at Least Once at Rope Drop

Do Agent P’s World Showcase Adventure

Duffy Bear Being Signed At Every Country

Pick a Pearl at Japan Pavilion

Ride Every Ride I Haven’t

See Every Show I Haven’t

Try a Food or Candy from Each of the Countries in the World Showcase ( Mexico, Norway, China, Germany, Italy, America, Japan, Morocco, France, UK, Canada ) #eataroundtheworld

Work at MouseGears ( At Least Once )

RESTAURANTS ( FULL SERVICE )

Epcot - Biergarten

Epcot - Garden Grill

Epcot - Les Chefs de France

Epcot - San Angel Inn

Epcot - Tutto Italia Ristorante

Epcot - Via Napoli

Hollywood Studios - 50′s Prime Time Cafe

Hollywood Studios - The Hollywood Brown Derby

Magic Kingdom - Cinderella’s Royal Table

Magic Kingdom - Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen

Magic Kingdom - Liberty Tree Tavern

Magic Kingdom - The Plaza Restaurant

Magic Kingdom - Tony’s Town Square Restaurant

Disney Springs - The Edison

Disney Springs - Enzo’s Hideaway Tunnel Bar and Restaurant

Disney Springs - Frontera Cocina

Disney Springs - Homecomin’ - Florida Kitchen and Southern Shine

Disney Springs - House of Blues Restaurant & Bar

Disney Springs - Jaleo

Disney Springs - Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante

Disney Springs - Planet Hollywood Observatory

Disney Springs - Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant

Disney Springs - Terralina Crafted Italian

Disney Springs - T-Rex Cafe

Disney Springs - Wolfgang Puck Bar and Grill

The Boardwalk - Trattoria Al Forno ( Breakfast )

Wilderness Lodge - Whispering Canyon Cafe

RESTAURANTS ( QUICK SERVICE / SNACK )

Animal Kingdom - Eight Spoon Cafe

Epcot: Choza de Margarita

Hollywood Studios - Pizzerizzo

Hollywood Studios - Woody’s Lunchbox ( When Open )

Magic Kingdom - Be Our Guest Restaurant

Magic Kingdom - Casey’s Corner

Magic Kingdom - Gaston’s Tavern

Magic Kingdom - Plaza Ice Cream Parlor

Disney Springs - Daily Poutine

Disney Springs - D-Luxe Burger

Disney Springs - Pizza Ponte

Disney Springs - The Polite Pig

#*bucketlist #*dcpadventures #*list #*2018dcplist

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the-brambled-way · 7 years

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“Syrinx is a public artwork by German-born American sculptor Adolph Wolter located at the Indiana World War Memorial Plaza in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States.[1] It is a bronze figure of Syrinx sitting on a limestone tree stump. Syrinx is nude, and her proper right knee is bent upwards to her chest with her other leg hanging over the side of the stump. She holds her hand to her ear, cupping it, "listening" to the music of the nearby sculpture of the satyr Pan, who plays a flute.[1]”

--Wikipedia

#Hellenic Polytheism #Syrinx #Pagan #indianapolis #IndyStatues

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godlessgeekblog · 5 years

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TripAdvisor names the most-booked tourist experience in each U.S state

The most popular tours and experiences in each of America’s 50 states have been revealed by TripAdvisor.

From glacier gazing in Alaska to speedboat rides in Florida, these are the trips that melted the TripAdivsor switchboard last year. As it were.

Scroll down to find out America’s excursion gems, state by state…

Alaska – Whale Watch and Mendenhall Glacier Combo Tour

The Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau, Alaska. A tour that takes in the glacier as well as watching whales is the most popular experience in Alaska on TripAdvisor

A trip that takes visitors whale-watching and to the Mendenhall Glacier is the most popular tour in Alaska.

The five-hour tour includes flexible departure times and round-trip transportation from Mt. Roberts Tramway, making it ideal for a shore excursion or quick trip.

Alabama – Alabama Gulf Coast Dolphin Cruise

Setting off from Orange Beach in the Gulf of Mexico, the Alabama Gulf Coast Dolphin Cruise sees tourists go in search of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in their natural habitat.

Guests take in views of the stunning Alabama coastline and also get the opportunity to see what the crew caught in their crab trap.

Arizona – 45-minute helicopter flight over the Grand Canyon from Tusayan, Arizona

Dragon Corridor in the Grand Canyon, which guests fly past in a 45-minute helicopter flight of the Grand Canyon that begins in the town of Tusayan

Starting in the town of Tusayan, this 45-minute helicopter flight allows guests to see parts of the Grand Canyon that can’t be accessed by bus or on foot.

The tour takes in Dragon Corridor, the North and South Rims, Kaibab National Forest, the Colorado River and the Painted Desert.

Arkansas – Riverboat dinner and dance cruise in Hot Springs

The most popular excursion in Arkansas is the Hot Springs dinner cruise where guests sail on Lake Hamilton aboard a double-decker sightseeing boat.

They get the opportunity to learn about the town before enjoying dinner and dancing.

California – Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Tour

A view of the scenic Napa Valley in Northern California. The state’s most-booked experience on TripAdvisor is a tour of Napa and Sonoma

California’s most-booked experience is the Northern California Wine Country tour from San Francisco.

The trip includes stops at three wineries – one in Napa and two in Sonoma – and lunch at Sonoma Square Plaza.

Connecticut – HighFlyer Zipline at Foxwoods

Located at the Foxwoods Resort Casino is Connecticut’s most popular experience, the HighFlyer Zipline.

It sees daredevils zipline 350 feet from the rooftop of Fox Tower to the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center. And because it lasts more than one minute, guests can soak up views to Long Island Sound.

Colorado – Discover Rocky Mountain National Park from Denver or Boulder

Guests ‘weave through small, historic towns and drive over alpine passes, as you scan the horizon for mountain wildlife like elk, black bears or moose’ on a tour of Rocky Mountain National Park

This eight-hour tour, which leaves from either Denver or Boulder, allows guests to explore the rugged beauty of Colorado’s mountains.

According to tour operator Aspire Tours, guests will ‘weave through small, historic towns and drive over alpine passes, as you scan the horizon for mountain wildlife like elk, black bears or moose’.

Delaware – Two-hour tandem kayak rental in Rehoboth Bay

The beautiful Rehoboth Bay in Delaware, where tourists can experience a two-hour tandem kayak rental

Delaware’s most popular experience is a two-hour tandem kayak rental in the beautiful Rehoboth Bay.

According to Delmarva Board Sport Adventures, which offers the experience, guests can ‘cruise through the water as they enjoy the scenic surroundings and observe the local wildlife’.

Florida – Speedboat sightseeing tour of Miami

Florida’s most booked excursion on TripAdvisor is a Miami Vice-style speedboat cruise lasting 45 minutes. Sights include Miami Beach, pictured

Florida’s most booked excursion on TripAdvisor is a Miami Vice-style speedboat cruise lasting 45 minutes.

TripAdvisor says: ‘Settle into your plush seat as your expert captain pilots the speedboat down the sandy shoreline, where you can view Fisher Island and Star Island’s collection of multi-millionaire and celebrity homes. Buzz by Miami Beach, where the locals strut their stuff in sun and you can snap photos of the Art Deco mansions lining South Beach.’

Georgia – Savannah hop-on hop-off trolley tour

The top experience in Georgia is the hop-on, hop-off trolley tour of Savannah, which boasts 15 stops.

Among them is the Cathedral of St John the Baptist, River Street and Pirates House. Trolleys depart every 20 minutes.

Hawaii – Pearl Harbor Tour from Honolulu

The Pearl Harbor Tour from Honolulu takes in several of the most significant sites from World War II such as the Pacific National Monument, and the USS Arizona Memorial, pictured

The Pearl Harbor Tour from Honolulu takes in several of the most significant sites from World War II such as the Pacific National Monument, the USS Arizona Memorial and the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center.

The tour – in a private car – also includes a guided narration of the sites and a drive through historic Honolulu.

Idaho – Snake River scenic cruise

A scenic two-hour cruise on Snake River is Idaho’s most popular tourist trip.

Guests float along in a 16-metre boat and pass by sights including Thousand Springs, Box Canyon Springs and Blue Heart Springs.

Illinois – Chicago architecture river cruise

The most popular tourist experience in Illinois is the Chicago Architecture River Cruise, where guests learn about the city’s immense skyscrapers

One of the most popular ways to see Chicago’s most famous buildings is on the city’s architecture river cruise.

The cruise takes guests on a one-hour journey to view buildings including the Willis Tower, the Old Post Office, 360 Chicago Observation Deck, the Wrigley Building and the Aon Center.

Indiana – Single person kayak day trip on the Blue River in Indiana

Indiana’s most-booked trip on TripAdvisor is a full day kayaking tour on the Blue River.

Beginning in the town of Fredericksburg, the tour sees guests paddle for 12 miles downstream, taking in the stunning riverside scenery.

Iowa – Field of Dreams movie site guided home tour in Dyersville

In Iowa, the most popular excursion is a guided tour of the site where the 1989 Kevin Costner movie Field of Dreams was filmed.

The set has been perfectly preserved to show guests what a real-life Iowa farmhouse in the early 1900s would look like.

Kansas – Kansas City indoor skydiving experience

The most-booked experience in Kansas is a plane-less sky-dive.

IFly Kansas City allows guests to enter a vertical wind tunnel, where they get the feeling of skydiving in two 60-second sessions.

Kentucky – Thoroughbred horse farm tour in Kentucky

The Kentucky Derby is one of the world’s most famous horse races, so it’s no surprise that the most popular excursion in Kentucky is a tour of the thoroughbred horse scene.

The tour takes in the world-famous Keeneland racecourse and Calumet Farm, a breeding facility for racehorses.

Louisiana – New Orleans ghost, voodoo, and vampire tour

The most popular experience in Louisiana is a tour around New Orleans, pictured, based on tales of voodoo, vampires, ghosts, and witches

New Orleans in Louisiana is infamous for its spooky past, filled with tales of voodoo, vampires, ghosts, and witches.

And the most booked excursion in the state is a walking tour that brings the folklore and history of the city to life, all during the creepiest time of the day – night.

Maine – Narrated Sightseeing Tour of Portland, Maine, Aboard a Vintage Fire Truck

The most booked tour in Maine is a quirky sightseeing journey of the city of Portland aboard a vintage fire engine.

The 50-minute tour takes in coastal scenery and historic sites and comes with a live narration accompanied by photographs from the Maine Historical Society on an onboard multimedia system.

Maryland – Sagamore Spirit Distillery Tasting and Tour

A guided tour of the Sagamore Spirit Distillery in Baltimore, which produces some of Maryland’s finest rye whiskey, also makes the list.

The one-hour tour in Port Covington takes guests through the whiskey-making process and ends with a tasting of American straight rye whiskey and whiskey-infused chocolates. from trackrgadget https://bestessayseller.co.uk/tripadvisor-names-the-most-booked-tourist-experience-in-each-u-s-state/ https://bestessayseller.co.uk/tripadvisor-names-the-most-booked-tourist-experience-in-each-u-s-state/

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Things to Do in Vancouver This Weekend: May 4, 2017

Happy May! This weekend the DOXA Documentary Film Festival will keep you in touch with the deeper parts of the world, Vancouver Bird Week will keep your eyes open for our feathered Vancouver residents, and the BMO Vancouver Marathon is here to test exactly how in-shape you really are, for those who are up for it. It’s also your last chance to catch Otello with the Vancouver Opera.

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Friday May 5

DOXA Where: Various locations What: Eleven days of international documentaries give you the opportunity to see through someone else’s eyes, into other worlds, and you might even learn something along the way. Genres such as activism, sexuality, race, sports, war, science, art, docudrama and animation weave through shows you may not get to see on the big screen anywhere else. Runs until: Sunday May 14, 2017

Circle Game: Re-imagining the Music of Joni Mitchell

Circle Game: Re-imagining the Music of Joni Mitchell Where: Firehall Arts Centre What: The heartbreak of a failed love affair in “River”, the fear of imminent ecological disaster in “Big Yellow Taxi”, and the promise of a generation gathering to ‘get back to the garden’ in “Woodstock” are topics that resound as heavily today as they did fifty years ago. The enduring music of Canadian icon and renowned singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell is reimagined in this energetic musical experience. Runs until: Saturday May 20, 2017

La Merda

La Merda Where: The Cultch What: Literally naked, internationally acclaimed Silvia Gallerano sings and howls this provocative and critically acclaimed text: a stream of consciousness that reveals, with rage and poetry, revolting human secrets, and a modern society that is powerful, desperate, vulnerable, and cutting. Runs until: Saturday May 13, 2017

Indigenous Plant Use Walking Tour Where: Stanley Park What: Walk through the forest with an experienced guide of Coast Salish descent and learn about the traditional and present-day indigenous relationships with local flora and fauna. While there will be no collecting on these tours, Stanley Park offers a perfect setting to learn about sustainable harvesting.

Martin Harley

The Vancouver Folk Festival Presents: Martin Harley Where: The Fox Cabaret What: Folk musician from the UK.

Onsite / Offsite Tsang Kin-Wah

Onsite / Offsite Tsang Kin-Wah Where: Vancouver Art Gallery What: This large-scale composition transforms English texts to form intricate floral and animal patterns. The work draws from discriminatory language that appeared in newspapers and political campaigns in Vancouver during the 1887 anti-Chinese riots, the mid-1980s immigration influx from Hong Kong and most recently, the heated exchanges around the foreign buyers and the local housing market. Runs until: Sunday October 15, 2017

Home

Home Where: Roundhouse Community Centre What: When a favourite local hangout is threatened with a corporate takeover, two First Nations young female managers rally the regulars to save the place they call home. An original Canadian production that shares a powerful vision of hope from local diverse youth in the search for a healthy home, both within oneself and one’s community. Cultural representation includes Ojibway, Chinese, Greek, French, Kurdish, Serbian, and the Kwakwaka’wakw Nation. Runs until: Sunday May 7, 2017

Ships to Shore – King of the Sea Festival Where: Garry Point Park (Richmond, BC) What: Known as the ‘King of the Sea’, the Kaiwo Maru is a four-masted, 361 ft. long, 182 ft. high naval training vessel from Japan. Along with ship viewing, there will be entertainment, food, and a kid’s cove. Runs until: Sunday May 7, 2017

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Andrew Rayel Where: The Commodore What: Electronic trancy music.

Panda International Night Market Where: Richmond, BC What: A diverse market in Richmond, with shopping, food, beverages, and a game zone. Runs until: Monday September 11, 2017

East Side Flea Where: 1024 Main What: Over 50 local vendors, food trucks, live DJ, artisan showrooms, seasonal drink specials, and pinball. Runs until: Sunday May 7, 2017

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Vancouver Bird Week Where: Vancouver What: A week-long series of events to celebrate Vancouver’s birds. Look for bird-related workshops, walks, talks, exhibitions, and lectures across Vancouver. Most events are free! Runs until: Saturday May 13, 2017

VSO: The French Romantics

VSO: The French Romantics Where: The Orpheum What: Maestro Tovey and the VSO’s outstanding Principal Cello Ariel Barnes proudly perform the world première of Composer-in-Residence Jocelyn Morlock’s Cello Concerto – Lucid Dreams, in a concert that also features beautiful French classics notable for their masterful orchestrations.

The Show at Emily Car University of Art and Design Where: Emily Car University What: Featuring more than 300 works from this year’s Design, Media and Visual Arts graduates. Runs until: Sunday May 21, 2017

Bird Week: Box Building Where: Stanley Park What: Build a chickadee cedar nest box while learning about this charismatic species and how your nest box can provide a safe habitat.

Family Lines in Landscape Where: Kimoto Gallery What: Veronica Plewman examines how time and memory are rooted in a location, from childhood. She reconstructs and paints her journey and portrait of BC, from the place she grew up to the old family photos of her parents early lives, and the stories she can recall. This series is about migration, how a family gets there and the unknown mysteries of our family history. Runs until: Saturday May 27, 2017

Ivy. The Pulse Where: The Biltmore What: Born in Nicaragua, raised in East Vancouver Ivy. The Pulse brings you the unique blend of sultry, soul, dance and feel good music.

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BMO Vancouver Marathon

BMO Vancouver Marathon Where: Vancouver What: Get ready to run! Named a Top 10 Destination Marathon by Forbes and one of the world’s most exotic marathons by CNN Travel, the BMO Vancouver Marathon is a Boston Qualifier that takes runners on a 42.2 kilometre (26.2 miles) adventure past beaches, through natural parks, and along Vancouver’s bustling Seawall.

Vancouver Academy of Music Symphony Orchestra presents: A John Williams Tribute

Vancouver Academy of Music Symphony Orchestra presents: A John Williams Tribute Where: The Orpheum What: Cinema meets the concert hall in a program of John Williams’ popular scores for such films as Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and Catch Me If You Can. Performing Williams’ legendary sweeping and fantastical themes, the more than 100 young orchestra members will conjure iconic scenes from blockbuster faves.

The Mahones

The Mahones Where: The Rickshaw What: From an Irish pub to an Academy Award winning movie: The Mahones have come a long way in 25 years. Heralded as pioneers of the Irish punk scene, and internationally recognized as one of the best and hardest working punk outfits around, The Mahones formed on St. Patrick’s Day in 1990, and have been working on their own brand of Irish punk ever since.

Flogging Molly

Flogging Molly Where: The Commodore What: A fusion of punk rock with Celtic instruments—violin, mandolin and the accordion—and they merge blues progressions with grinding guitars and traditional Irish music.

Grandaddy

Grandaddy Where: The Imperial What: Atmospheric electronics meet warped Americana.

Kitsilano Farmers Market

Kitsilano Farmers Market Where: Kitsilano Community Centre parking lot What: A great selection of just-picked, seasonal fruits & vegetables, ethically raised and grass fed meat, eggs, & dairy, sustainable seafood, fresh baked bread & artisanal food, local beer, wine, & spirits, and beautiful, handmade craft. Kids and parents alike can enjoy entertainment by market musicians, a nearby playground and splash park, and coffee and food truck offerings each week. Runs until: Sunday October 22, 2017 (Sundays)

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Mom’s the Word 3: Nest ½ Empty Where: Arts Club Theatre What: From the world-renowned creative team behind the Mom’s the Word series comes a new chapter in their stories of family and fracas. Their kids are grown, their marriages have “evolved,” and their bodies are backfiring. Life doesn’t get any prettier, but it never strays far from ludicrous or poignant as the moms continue to mine their personal history for every embarrassing detail. Runs until: Saturday May 6, 2017

Abbotsford Bloom Tulip Festival Where: 36737 North Parallel Road, Abbotsford BC What: A chance to marvel at 10-acres of rainbow-coloured fields featuring more than 2.5 million tulips in a vivid display of breathtaking beauty. Visitors are invited to enjoy the view, get up close with the blooms, tiptoe through the expansive tulip fields, pick their own spring bouquets in the sprawling u-pick tulip field or purchase pre-picked tulips in the “Bloom-Mobile”, an on-site flower shop. Runs until: Sunday May 7, 2017

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East Side Flea Where: 1024 Main What: Over 50 local vendors, food trucks, live DJ, artisan showrooms, seasonal drink specials, and pinball. Runs until: Sunday May 7, 2017

Vancouver Opera Festival Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre and Plaza What: The first edition of Vancouver Opera Festival is a celebration of the vocal and theatrical arts. At its core, three new productions: a seldom performed masterpiece, a beloved classic, and a contemporary tour de force. Runs until: Saturday May 13, 2017

Western World

Western World Where: Vancouver Improv Centre (Granville Island) What: Vancouver TheatreSports’™ improvisers will demonstrate their lightning fast wit as they play the “hosts” to the audience “guests” in Western World – an improvised parody inspired by the popular TV series Westworld. Runs until: Saturday May 13, 2017

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The Piano Teacher Where: Arts Club Theatre What: When Erin, a classical pianist, experiences the loss of the life she knew, she also finds herself dealing with the departure of her own musical expression. Navigating her way through this change, she meets an unconventional piano teacher who gives her new hope for the future. Runs until: Sunday May 13, 2017

Robin Hood: Prince of Tease Where: Performance Works What: An original burlesque-style musical theatre production, inspired by the classic folklore of Robin Hood with a tantalizing twist. In this tale, most characters are gender-swapped and the relationships between the classic characters of Nottingham are turned on their heads. The story follows Robin as she conspires with her merry (wo)men to take down the tyrannical Prince Joan and her sadistic sidekick, the Sheriff of Nottingham. Runs until: Saturday May 13, 2017

Circle Game: Re-imagining the Music of Joni Mitchell

End of the Rainbow

End of the Rainbow Where: Staircase Theatre What: This gritty play with music is based on the true events of Judy Garland’s last comeback attempt in England in 1968. Runs until: Sunday May 20, 2017

Susan Point: Spindle Whorl

Susan Point: Spindle Whorl Where: Vancouver Art Gallery What: Since the early 1980s, Susan Point has received wide acclaim for her remarkably accomplished oeuvre that forcefully asserts the vitality of Coast Salish culture, both past and present. She has produced an extensive body of prints and an expansive corpus of sculptural work in a wide variety of materials that includes glass, resin, concrete, steel, wood and paper. Runs until: Sunday May 28, 2017

Pacific Crossings: Hong Kong Artists in Vancouver | Sunset, Carrie Koo

Pacific Crossings: Hong Kong Artists in Vancouver Where: Vancouver Art Gallery What: June 2017 marks the 20-year anniversary of the transfer of Hong Kong sovereignty from the United Kingdom to mainland China. In the lead up to the handover, tens of thousands of Hong Kong residents immigrated to Canada, many choosing to settle in Vancouver, and among them were a significant number of artists. Pacific Crossings presents works from well-known Hong Kong artists created after their relocation to Vancouver throughout the 1960-90s. Runs until: May 28, 2017

Retainers of Anarchy

Retainers of Anarchy Where: Vancouver Art Gallery What: A solo exhibition featuring new work from Howie Tsui that considers wuxia, a traditional form of martial arts literature, as a narrative tool for dissidence and resistance. Runs until: May 28, 2017

Caroline Mesquita The Ballad

Caroline Mesquita The Ballad Where: Centre 221A What: A sculptural practice that intertwines the materiality of altered, oxidized, and painted copper and brass sheets with theatrical playfulness. Runs until: Saturday June 3, 2017

Song of the Open Road

Song of the Open Road Where: Contemporary Art Gallery What: Bringing together artists from Canada, Eritrea, Ireland, Sweden, and the US, the exhibition includes works that combine thematically to interrogate ideas rooted in photographic histories, engaging ideas such as veracity, recollection, remembrance, belonging, staging, and how the image documents and records these or is evidence of differing realities. Runs until: Sunday June 18, 2017

Up Close

Up Close Where: VanDusen Botanical Garden What: All the artists represented in this group exhibition find their inspiration while painting on location at VanDusen Garden. The Vancouver en plein air group, initiated in April 2011, zooms-in to the lush vegetation that provides a new dimension of foreground details. The subjects are varied, and so is the medium. Runs until: Tuesday June 27, 2017

Xi Xanya Dzam – Those Who Are Amazing At Making Things Where: The Bill Reid Gallery What: Xi Xanya Dzam (pronounced hee hun ya zam) is the Kwak’wala word describing incredibly talented and gifted people who create works of art. The exhibition is both a showcase and a critical exploration of ‘achievement’ and ‘excellence’ in traditional and contemporary First Nations art. Runs until: Sunday September 4, 2017

Panda International Night Market Where: Richmond, BC What: A diverse market in Richmond, with shopping, food, beverages, and a game zone. Runs until: Monday September 11, 2017

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The Lost Fleet Exhibit Where: Vancouver Maritime Museum What: On December 7, 1941 the world was shocked when Japan bombed Pearl Harbour, launching the United States into the war. This action also resulted in the confiscation of nearly 1,200 Japanese-Canadian owned fishing boats by Canadian officials on the British Columbia coast, which were eventually sold off to canneries and other non-Japanese fishermen. The Lost Fleet looks at the world of the Japanese-Canadian fishermen in BC and how deep-seated racism played a major role in the seizure, and sale, of Japanese-Canadian property and the internment of an entire people. Runs until: Winter 2017

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Bill Reid Creative Journeys Where: The Bill Reid Gallery What: Celebrating the many creative journeys of acclaimed master goldsmith and sculptor Bill Reid (1920–1998), this exhibition provides a comprehensive introduction to his life and work. Runs until: Sunday December 10, 2017

Amazonia: The Rights of Nature

Amazonia: The Rights of Nature Where: UBC Museum of Anthropology What: MOA will showcase its Amazonian collections in a significant exploration of socially and environmentally-conscious notions intrinsic to indigenous South American cultures, which have recently become innovations in International Law. These are foundational to the notions of Rights of Nature, and they have been consolidating in the nine countries that share responsibilities over the Amazonian basin. Runs until: January 28, 2018

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University Park, Indianapolis

University Park occupies the southernmost block of the plaza. It was originally intended to serve as the site of a state university, but this never occurred. Instead, it was the site of churches, a high school, and a training ground for Union soldiers during the American Civil War. In 1876 it was transformed into a city park. Surrounding the square are statues of prominent Hoosiers. Benjamin Harrison's statue is on the south side, designed by Henry Bacon and Charles Niehaus; seated Abraham Lincoln is in the southeast corner, designed by Henry Hering in 1934; and Schuyler Colfax is on the east side, designed by Lorado Taft in 1887.There are also sculptures of Pan and the nymph Syrinx designed by Myra Reynolds Richards in 1923. University Park was redesigned in 1914 by George Kessler for the park and boulevard system he had developed for Indianapolis, which included a fountain at the center.Street lamps on the walkways have acorn globes and fluted shafts, and two of them decorated with lions' heads stand on the backs of metal turtles

Depew Memorial Fountain

The Depew Memorial Fountain is a free standing fountain completed in 1919. It is composed of multiple bronze figures arranged on a five-tier granite stone base with three basins. The bronze sculptures depict fish, eight children dancing, and a woman on the topmost tier dancing and playing cymbals. The dimensions are approximately 25 x 45 x 45 feet (14 m).

The fountain was commissioned in memory of Dr. Richard J. Depew by his wife, Emma Ely, following Dr. Depew's death in 1887. When Mrs. Depew died in 1913, she had bequeathed $50,000 from her estate to the city of Indianapolis for the erection of a fountain in memory of her husband "in some park or public place where all classes of people may enjoy it." The original design was created by Karl Bitter, who was killed in a traffic accident in 1915 before the work could be finished. Following Bitter's overall design, Alexander Stirling Calder created the bronze figures and the fountain. Architect Henry Bacon designed the fountain's setting.

A memorial plaque on south side of the large granite basin reads "Depew Memorial Fountain. A gift to Indianapolis from Emma Ely Depew in memory of her husband Richard Johnson Depew M.D. whose long and honorable life was spent in untiring service to his fellow men."

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Best Bike & Walking Tours For Downtown Indy

Whether you just moved to Indianapolis, you’re visiting or you’ve lived here all your life, a tour of downtown will show you what the city is all about. There’s so much culture and plenty of great things to see along the way. The best way to tour Downtown Indy is by foot or by bike. Walking Downtown Sports Illustrated named Indianapolis as “The Most Walkable Downtown in America” while WalkScore.com ranked the downtown area as a “Walker’s Paradise.” It’s a great place for those looking to use the oldest form of transportation known to man. With plenty of interesting attractions, culture, restaurants and great pathways, those living in downtown may not even need a car. Walking tours are very popular in Downtown Indy because there’s so much to see in just a short distance. Dozens of tours have become a mainstay to help visitors, new residents and even those born here learn about the city. Here’s a quick look at some of the best walking tours in Downtown Indianapolis. Monuments & Memorials Tours Enjoy all of what Monument Circle provides with a self-guided audio tour of the monuments and memorials found in Downtown Indy. This tour allows you to discover all types of history, historic buildings and so much more. Some of the attractions you will see along the way include:

The Mile Square Indiana Theater Indianapolis Artsgarden Hilbert Circle Theater Vietnam and Korean War Memorials Veterans Memorial Plaza Scottish Rite Cathedral And More!

You can download the MP3 for the tour and get a tour map at the Walk Indianapolis website here. Downtown Venues Tour Another self-guided tour you can enjoy will take you through the Wholesale District and to White River State Park. This tour will look at some of the best venues in Downtown Indianapolis. The city has hosted numerous events from the NCAA Final Four to Super Bowl XLVI and so much more. Some of the venues found along the way include:

Conseco Fieldhouse Georgia Street Lucas Oil Stadium Union Station NCAA Complex & Hall of Champions Victor Field And More!

You can download the MP3 and the map for this tour by vising the Walk Indianapolis website here. Walking Tours from Activeindy Tours If you prefer a guide for your walking tour, you can choose one of the three from Activeindy Tours. They are the only tour company offering daily, guided tours of the city. Activeindy offers three walking tours, which include:

White River State Park & Central Canal – Enjoy the industrial areas and see some of the best green space in the downtown area. Indianapolis War Memorial Trail – Enjoy one of the largest collections of war memorials and monuments in the United States with this tour. Lockerbie & Mass Ave – Discover the many cultural districts and neighborhoods offers throughout the downtown area.

Find out more about the walking tours offered by Activeindy by visiting their website here. Before you head out on any walking tour, it’s important to understand the mileage. A long walk can be tiring and you may need to stop for a snack, drink or meal along the way. Some of the mileage includes:

Canal Walk – 3 miles Monument Circle – 1/4 miles per lap around Indianapolis Culture Trail – 8 miles Georgia Street Loop – 0.6 miles

If you plan to use a guided tour, just ask and they will be able to give you an accurate estimate of the mileage you will be walking. Biking in Downtown Indianapolis While the downtown area of Indy is very walkable, it’s may be faster and easier to get around by bike. Away.com rated Indianapolis as one of the “Best Cities to See from a Bicycle Seat in the World.” You can save money on gas, get exercise and enjoy the city on two wheels. Indianapolis is very bike-friendly with about 64 miles of on-street bike lanes. Many bike lanes are even found on the primary roads in Downtown. You don’t even need to own a bike since the Pacers Bikeshare program was implemented. You can easily rent a bike for a quick trip or a full-day of touring. Bike Tours in Downtown Indianapolis Just like the walking tours, you can choose many bike tours to enjoy Activeindy offers some of the best guided tours including Daly tours on the Indianapolis Culture Trail and through Historic Neighborhoods. They also provide special events and tours including the Indianapolis Public Art Series and Cranksgiving every year. Find out more about the Activeindy bike tours here. Other choices for touring Downtown Indianapolis include:

Indiana Landmark Tours – Walking tours on Friday and Saturday from May to October at 10am. These tours are FREE! Circle City Tours – A tour on a luxury bus stopping at many different cultural attractions. Segway Tours of Indiana – A fun tour on two wheels with a guide, enjoy White River State Park and the Downtown Indy Canal Walk. City Market Catacombs Tours – Held every third Saturday of each month from May to October, these guides tours take you through Whistler Plaza of City Market.

Whether you walk, bike, take a Segway or hop on a luxury bus, a tour of Downtown Indy is a great way to get to know the city.

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Best Bike & Walking Tours For Downtown Indy

Whether you just moved to Indianapolis, you're visiting or you've lived here all your life, a tour of downtown will show you what the city is all about. There's so much culture and plenty of great things to see along the way. The best way to tour Downtown Indy is by foot or by bike. Walking Downtown Sports Illustrated named Indianapolis as "The Most Walkable Downtown in America" while WalkScore.com ranked the downtown area as a "Walker's Paradise." It's a great place for those looking to use the oldest form of transportation known to man. With plenty of interesting attractions, culture, restaurants and great pathways, those living in downtown may not even need a car. Walking tours are very popular in Downtown Indy because there's so much to see in just a short distance. Dozens of tours have become a mainstay to help visitors, new residents and even those born here learn about the city. Here's a quick look at some of the best walking tours in Downtown Indianapolis. Monuments & Memorials Tours Enjoy all of what Monument Circle provides with a self-guided audio tour of the monuments and memorials found in Downtown Indy. This tour allows you to discover all types of history, historic buildings and so much more. Some of the attractions you will see along the way include: The Mile Square Indiana Theater Indianapolis Artsgarden Hilbert Circle Theater Vietnam and Korean War Memorials Veterans Memorial Plaza Scottish Rite Cathedral And More! You can download the MP3 for the tour and get a tour map at the Walk Indianapolis website here. Downtown Venues Tour Another self-guided tour you can enjoy will take you through the Wholesale District and to White River State Park. This tour will look at some of the best venues in Downtown Indianapolis. The city has hosted numerous events from the NCAA Final Four to Super Bowl XLVI and so much more. Some of the venues found along the way include: Conseco Fieldhouse Georgia Street Lucas Oil Stadium Union Station NCAA Complex & Hall of Champions Victor Field And More! You can download the MP3 and the map for this tour by vising the Walk Indianapolis website here. Walking Tours from Activeindy Tours If you prefer a guide for your walking tour, you can choose one of the three from Activeindy Tours. They are the only tour company offering daily, guided tours of the city. Activeindy offers three walking tours, which include: White River State Park & Central Canal - Enjoy the industrial areas and see some of the best green space in the downtown area. Indianapolis War Memorial Trail - Enjoy one of the largest collections of war memorials and monuments in the United States with this tour. Lockerbie & Mass Ave - Discover the many cultural districts and neighborhoods offers throughout the downtown area. Find out more about the walking tours offered by Activeindy by visiting their website here. Before you head out on any walking tour, it's important to understand the mileage. A long walk can be tiring and you may need to stop for a snack, drink or meal along the way. Some of the mileage includes: Canal Walk - 3 miles Monument Circle - 1/4 miles per lap around Indianapolis Culture Trail - 8 miles Georgia Street Loop - 0.6 miles If you plan to use a guided tour, just ask and they will be able to give you an accurate estimate of the mileage you will be walking. Biking in Downtown Indianapolis While the downtown area of Indy is very walkable, it's may be faster and easier to get around by bike. Away.com rated Indianapolis as one of the "Best Cities to See from a Bicycle Seat in the World." You can save money on gas, get exercise and enjoy the city on two wheels. Indianapolis is very bike-friendly with about 64 miles of on-street bike lanes. Many bike lanes are even found on the primary roads in Downtown. You don't even need to own a bike since the Pacers Bikeshare program was implemented. You can easily rent a bike for a quick trip or a full-day of touring. Bike Tours in Downtown Indianapolis Just like the walking tours, you can choose many bike tours to enjoy Activeindy offers some of the best guided tours including Daly tours on the Indianapolis Culture Trail and through Historic Neighborhoods. They also provide special events and tours including the Indianapolis Public Art Series and Cranksgiving every year. Find out more about the Activeindy bike tours here. Other choices for touring Downtown Indianapolis include: Indiana Landmark Tours - Walking tours on Friday and Saturday from May to October at 10am. These tours are FREE! Circle City Tours - A tour on a luxury bus stopping at many different cultural attractions. Segway Tours of Indiana - A fun tour on two wheels with a guide, enjoy White River State Park and the Downtown Indy Canal Walk. City Market Catacombs Tours - Held every third Saturday of each month from May to October, these guides tours take you through Whistler Plaza of City Market. Whether you walk, bike, take a Segway or hop on a luxury bus, a tour of Downtown Indy is a great way to get to know the city.

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