Whether you’re a Blue Man Group fan or have always wanted to see group perform, DC area readers will get their chance as they return to Washington, D.C. for a week of performances at the National Theater. From May 6-11 the three bald blue headed men will treat audiences to a funny, entertaining, spectacular, and…
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4 Must-Have Bags for Travel Inspired by Blu’s Love of the Fanny Pack in #Rio2
In an exclusive interview with Anne Hathaway, Andy Garcia, George Lopez, and Rodrigo Santoro during the Rio 2 premiere weekend I learned the stars’ must-have gadgets but when I asked Jesse Eisenberg about his favorite device, he responded that he’s never without his backpack. “I travel with a backpack like an adolescent everywhere I go……
Flash Giveaway Sunday for DC Readers! Tickets for Washington Ballet’s Peter Pan Tickets and USA Science & Engineering Festival X-STEM Symposium
Loyal readers living around The Beltway! Today is your day! I have two amazing giveaways for local events that end Monday morning. So check your calendars and get ready to enter! Winners will be contacted the same day and are responsible for redeeming tickets before the deadlines. Good luck! Win a Pair of Tickets to…
Janelle Monáe Performs #Rio2 “What is Love” Live & My Sounds of Brazil Spotify Playlist
While you feast your eyes on the stunning scenery in Rio 2, your senses are treated to infectious music that combines Brazilian sounds from around the country with a contemporary twist. Songs performed by artists will.i.am, Janelle Monáe, Bruno Mars, Kristen Chenoweth, Jamie Foxx, Andy Garcia, Jesse Eisenberg, and even Anne Hathaway who give the…
Using Pinterest Place Boards to Plan a #Rio2 Inspired Trip to Brazil
The first time I saw Rio in the theaters, I was blown away at the visual accuracy of the movie’s black and white sidewalk mosaics in Copacabana and Ipenema, Sugarloaf Mountain’s cable cars, and the Corcovado that towers above the city. The movie transported me back to an era before we had children thanks to stunning…
5 Reasons to Visit Japan
This is sponsored post but all opinions are based on experiences from our personally funded trip to Japan 2 years ago. Two summers ago we traveled to China and Hong Kong on a family trip with my parents and stopped in Japan on our way home. Our stay in the Japanese neighborhood of Shinjuku may have…
Wordless Wednesday: National Archives, Washington, D.C.
31 Car Themed Songs for Your Next Road Trip
I am being compensated as part of the 3 month long #SiennaDiaries series but all opinions are my own. The secret to any great road trip is great music. Whether driving to music that matches your mood, choosing tunes for family sing-alongs, or using the beat to stay energized during a long drive, music is…
