May 16

Art Treasures in Trinita dei Monti in Rome
The gorgeous church of Trinita dei Monti  (Trinity of the Mountains) is located at the top of the Spanish Steps. This church is loaded with art treasures. The location offers a spectacular view of the city of Rome from the Piazza … Continue reading →

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Mount Vernon Spring Wine Festival 2012 in Virginia
WHEN: MAY 20, 2012 Tickets are still available for Sunday, May 20! Click here to purchase tickets for the Spring Wine Festival & Sunset Tour.     Mount Vernon’s Spring Wine Festival & Sunset Tour celebrates the history of wine … Continue reading →

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May 15

Hard Rock Hair Flip 2012 in Chicago
WHEN: Thursday, May 17, 2012 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM WHERE: Hard Rock Hotel http://www.hardrockhotelchicago.com/ 230 N Michigan Ave Chicago, IL 60601 Tickets $60-$150 Attend the 2nd annual Spring Fundraiser at Chicago’s Hard Rock Hotel benefitting Locks of Love http://locksoflove.org/ … Continue reading →

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Ladybug Bash 2012 in Chicago
Attend the 2nd Annual Ladybug Bash: Stars and Cars Support children and families affected by childhood cancer. WHEN:  May 17, 2012 from 7-11PM WHERE:  Grossinger City Autoplex 1530 N. Dayton in Chicago Tickets – Click HERE to purchase General Admission … Continue reading →

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May 13

Visit Magnificent Churches on Rome’s Esquiline Hill
Here’s a map of The Seven Hills of Rome. The seven hills are: Palatine, Esquiline Aventine, Viminal, Caelian, Capitoline and Quirinal. Visit all of the interesting sights in Rome by using this handy map. The Egyptian obelisk at the center of … Continue reading →

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May 12

The Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence is the “National Pantheon”
Image by linearmarlin via Flickr Santa Croce is the church of the Franciscans and was built in the Italian gothic style.  It was completed in 1442.           The Neo-Gothic façade was re-clad in 1863 in pink, … Continue reading →

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May 11

Bernini’s Church of Santa Bibiana in Rome
Bernini designed the Church of Santa Bibiana, a small church in Rome devoted to Saint Bibiana. This church was originally built by Pope Simplicius and consecrated in 467. In 1224, the church was restored by Pope Honorius III. The church is located … Continue reading →

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May 10

Treasures of the Vatican Museums
The Vatican Museums ( Musei Vaticani) are located inside the Vatican City. Pope Julius II founded the museums in the early 16th century. These museums include the Museo Chiaramoni and display magnificent statues and works of art that have been collected … Continue reading →

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Insights into the Vatican in Italy: UNESCO’s Holy City
Image via Wikipedia The Vatican City is the world’s smallest country and occupies 109 acres. It has been a sovereign state since 1929 and is ruled by the Pope. Magnificent works of art are housed in the Holy City. Rome’s grand … Continue reading →

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May 09

Capitoline Hill Adventures in Rome
Piazza Campidoglio is the home of the Capitoline Museums. The museums are loaded with interesting ancient Roman statuary (www.museicapitolini.org). This area of Rome is Capitoline Hill, located between the Forum and the Campus Martius. It was the citadel of the earliest Romans; … Continue reading →

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