Discovering Hog Heaven—Milwaukee’s Harley-Davidson Museum

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Discovering Hog Heaven at Milwaukee’s Harley-Davidson Museum     Join Jim Fricke, Curatorial Director at the 130,000 square-foot Harley Davidson Museum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin as he shares highlights of the legendary motorcycle’s 117-year history. The first Harley was introduced in 1903. By 1920 … Continued

Chamber music rocks at Garth Newel Music Center in Virginia’s Allegheny Highlands

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  Shawn Puller, Executive Director at Garth Newel Music Center talks about the resident Piano Quartet and the vibrancy of chamber music in America. Garth Newel showcases more than 50 live musical performances annually, and ongoing educational programs.   Click here to … Continued

Shenandoah Valley retreat center offers solace and tranquility

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      Nestled in the hills of Shenandoah Valley, the South River Highlands Country Retreat and Heartstone Lodge & Retreat Center are just four miles from Lexington, Virginia and two hours from Washington D.C. Tranquility and clarity of mind envelops this 250-acre … Continued

The story of Soulsville and Stax Museum of American Soul Music in Memphis

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  Back in the 1960s Stax Records served as an incubator of the Memphis, Tennessee Soul Music genre. Join Tim Sampson Communications Director for the Soulsville Foundation where he talks about the Stax Museum of American Soul Music, the genesis of “Soulsville”, the astounding Stax Music Academy, … Continued

Circa-1918 Ringling Brothers circus magnate’s yacht lives on in Marina del Rey

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Join Captain Chuck Myers aboard the historic M.V. Zumbrota, home ported today in Marina del Rey harbor. Subsequent to Charles Ringling’s ownership, the Zumbrota was purchased by Warner Brothers Studios for the private use of starlet, Mae West. During WWII … Continued