Known as the “City of Lakes”, Minneapolis is the largest city in the State of Minnesota. Lying amidst the banks of the Mississippi River, the city is also known “Twin Cities” and “Mill City”. Abound with wetlands and lakes; it is the foremost business centre between Seattle and Chicago. Widely popular for its thriving art culture, its cultural organizations have drawn people from all over the country for its successful visual art, writing, music and theatre industries. Being such a bustling city, it comes as no surprise that Minneapolis nightlife is one of the main tourist attractions in the city, boasting of a number of spots to enjoy the night. For those who enjoy performing arts, Minneapolis has more theatres than anywhere in the country, …

The Midsummer Nights Swing provides the ideal relief for those who have an itch to dance the night away. Since its establishment 22 years ago, the Lincoln Centre New York demarcates 3 weeks annually, usually in the months of June or July for the event which brings together music lovers, dance lovers and fun lovers for a night of music and dancing under the stars. Originally located at Josie Robertson’s Plaza, the event was shifted to Damrosch Park last year which has certainly widened up the horizon for more participants. The new location has a more accommodating floor plan, with wide, sprawling spaces and a spacious dance floor. Seating around the arena of sorts also affords a larger number of non dancing participants to sit …

Celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2011 the New York International Fringe Festival is undoubtedly one of the Big Apple’s most highly anticipated arts festivals of the year. Dubbed the largest event of its kind in North America FringeNYC is renowned for its diverse and multi-faceted repertoire that includes the active participation of over 200 arts, theatre and performance arts companies from across the globe. Taking place in 20 venues scattered across New York for 16 days this annual melee of artistic expression has become a highlight in the city’s cultural calendar with over 75,000 visitors from far and wide heading to the Big Apple to be a part of the festival. Established in 1996 this one of a kind festival is the brainchild of John …

Affording such a range of activities the city is a holiday destination for people of all ages and all walks of life. And for those seeking some ‘clean’ fun, actually some of the ‘cleanest’ in the country, Scottsdale boasts a unique activity each summer which brings together locals as well as visitors to one big messy party. Known as the Mighty Mud Mania this summer activity started as way back as the 1970’s as a promotional stunt for the Johnson’s Wax Company which was planning on promoting ‘Wax “Shout” Spray Pre-wash’. The event which was held at the Chaparral Park was quiet a hit and even though it was a one timer for the Johnson’s Company, the city decided it was too fun an event …

The Scottsdale Symphony Orchestra based in the state Arizona is a source of pride for its city and state. The orchestra is usually seen performing at many important state events and also feature regularly in the local entertainment calendar. This orchestra is highly regarded for its ability to enthrall audiences and is regular favorites among music lovers in the state of Arizona. Many of the musicians playing for the Scottsdale orchestra have years of classical music training behind them and have played in some of the finest ensembles in the world. An orchestra usually consists of four sections, namely string, woodwind, brass wind and percussion. Though smaller orchestras usually have about fifty performers, symphony or philharmonic orchestras are much larger and have around hundred musicians. …

Known as the “west’s most western town” the city of Scottsdale is located towards the east of Maricopa County in the state of Arizona. Regarded by the New York Times to be the desert version of Miami’s South Beach, Scottsdale has a thriving nightlife with trendy bars and restaurants. Over the years it has successfully moulded itself into an upscale retreat for both local and international tourists hosting a vast array of trendy boutique stores and the latest abodes anywhere in the USA. The city’s relatively small population size ensures that the metropolis is kept exclusive without the hustle and bustle of larger cities such as Los Angeles and New York. Originally the home of the Pima Indians, the first European settlers to the area …