Kaiser Permanente announces 2024 Rose Parade float, ‘Symphony of You’ Kaiser Permanente announced its 2024 Rose Parade® float theme, “Symphony of You.” The theme represents the many ways Kaiser Permanente works together harmoniously to care for each of its members. The float celebrates life’s milestones and how — like the coordinated, dynamic, and integrated notes of a song — Kaiser Permanente supports its members and the communities it serves. This year, Kaiser Permanente’s 18th annual float entry embodies the 2024 Rose Parade presented by Honda theme, “Celebrating a World of Music,” by bringing everyone together through music. At the center…
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THE SPIRIT OF GRAPEVINE Situated on the corner of historic Main Street and Dallas Road, Hotel Vin is the gateway to, and within walking distance of, Grapevine’s downtown shopping and dining district. Steps away from notable attractions and directly connected to Harvest Hall, just six minutes from DFW International Airport and strategically located between Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas. BRINGING A BOUTIQUE EXPERIENCE TO GRAPEVINE Bringing a dose of Southern hospitality mixed with refined luxury to Grapevine, Texas, Hotel Vin offers just the right recipe to indulge in style. As the only boutique hotel in Grapevine, our hotel welcomes guests…
SYMPHONIC BALLROOM POPS CONCERT Sway Ballroom Faculty & Vocalist Moqui Lund 🎻 💃 Free Admission • Free Parking 🕺🎺 Monday, August 21, 2023 • 7:00 PM Laguna Hills Community Center 25555 Alicia Pkwy, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 www.globalharmonysymphony.com SAVE THE DATE! UPCOMING CONCERTS FALL CLASSICS ~ Monday, November 13Th, 7:00 PM Featuring Guest Conductor, Apostolia Nikouli Shelby Wong Piano Soloist, and World Premiere of Kim Richmond Symphony No.2 ‘for Rita’ 13th ANNUAL ORANGE COUNTY ‘MESSIAH’ SING & PLAY ALONG Monday, December 4th, 7:00 PM Geneva Presbyterian Church, Laguna Woods
Phoenix is the capital of the southwestern US state of Arizona. Known for its year-round sun and warm temperatures, it anchors a sprawling, multicity metropolitan area known as the Valley of the Sun. It’s known for high-end spa resorts, Jack Nicklaus–designed golf courses, and vibrant nightclubs. A desert botanical garden, displaying cacti along with numerous native plants. ENCHANTED ISLAND The Valley’s best place to take the family is conveniently located just west of 7th Avenue on Encanto Blvd, right in the heart of Phoenix’s picturesque Encanto Park. Enchanted Island is filled with charm and magic, offering eleven fanciful rides and…
CELEBRATING THE CUISINE OF THE GREAT AMERICAN SOUTHWEST Showcasing the bounty of the region’s farms, ocean, and pastures, Chelsea’s Kitchen features a wood-burning rotisserie and grill, as well as a unique smoke yard that greets your arrival. A full bar featuring craft beer and an extensive wine list is paired with a stunning outdoor patio and fireplace, delivering the best of casual modern dining for a one-of-a-kind Arizona experience. CHELSEA’S KITCHEN 5040 N 40th Street • Phoenix (602) 957-2555 www.chelseaskitchenaz.com FRY BREAD HOUSE 4545 N 7th Avenue • Phoenix (602) 351-2345 www.frybreadhouseaz.com COCINA MADRIGAL 4044 S 16th Street •…
Sedona is a true oasis, a vacationer’s paradise in the middle of the Arizona desert. Here, you’ll find resorts and spas, canyons, and red rock formations. Bell Rock and Oak Creek Canyon are great hiking spots, and the dramatic architecture of the Chapel of the Holy Cross is a religious experience in itself. When the sun dips down below the horizon it introduces the best show in Sedona: the night sky. EXPLORE SEDONA’S NATURAL BEAUTY Whether seen from the back of a horse following trails forged by Western heroes of the Silver Screen, or from the unique vantage point of…
FINE DINING, PRIX FIXE CULINARY DESTINATION Indulge in one of the most exclusive, memorable, and scenic dining experiences in the world. Hand-selected ingredients are incorporated into Southern European cuisine and served alongside the enchanting bank of Oak Creek. A prix fixe dinner menu sets the tone for Cress’s consummate fine-dining experience. The entire culinary team is renowned for their ability to elevate classic flavors. Dishes from the southern regions of Spain, Italy, and France are infused with local ingredients. Reservations are required and available for fine dining only, with limited availability. SUNDAY BRUNCH: 7:00 am – 3:00 pm CRESS ON…
Located in the high country mountains of northern Arizona, Flagstaff’s four seasons are enviable by many. Summer temperatures average in the low 80s with sapphire blue skies and crisp mountain air, while the bounty continues into Fall with a panoramic canvas of quaking aspen and foliage offering hues of reds and purples. You will even experience a winter wonderland with an average of 108″ of snowfall in downtown. PLAY OUTSIDE, NO MATTER THE SEASON Flagstaff is a four-season hub of activity where an eclectic mix of small-town charm and endless outdoor adventure beckons. Flagstaff attracts outdoor enthusiasts year-round with its…
THOUGHTFUL, ARTFUL, AND UTTERLY UNIQUE DISHES Tinderbox Kitchen is fine dining in Armani or jeans. With painstakingly honed entrees, over 100 wine options, and an expert staff to make sure you pair them right, Tinderbox is an experience you won’t find anywhere else. Recently named one of the best stops by Sunset Magazine and consistently ranked among the best restaurants in Arizona, Chef Mike Schmitz, is always busy creating dishes for our seasonal menus, and of course holiday or a surprise daily special. TINDERBOX KITCHEN 34 S San Francisco Street, Flagstaff (928) 226-8400 www.tinderboxkitchen.com BRIX RESTAURANT & WINE BAR 413…
Fort Worth is the epitome of everything cowboy related; once home to cattlemen, outlaws and cowboys themselves, it has kept its identity, albeit in a more urban environment, with interesting museums. Watch the Fort Worth Herd, the world’s only twice-daily cattle drive, take in a rodeo, or two-step the night away at one of Billy Bob’s honky-tonk concerts. FORT WORTH STOCKYARDS Step into the West Fort Worth is where the West begins, and nothing embodies Western heritage better than the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District. From the original brick walkways to the wooden corrals, every inch of the Stockyards…