Carrie Underwood: From American Idol to Superstar and Entrepreneur
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by Renee Werbin
6M ago
The multi-talented, award-winning Carrie Underwood was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Raised on a farm with an adoring family, she enjoyed an idyllic childhood. Underwood attended Northeastern State University where she majored in journalism. While in college she paused her studies to audition for American Idol. She won the coveted show’s fourth season and was awarded a recording contract; Underwood was on her way to stardom. The consummate performer returned to college the same year and graduated Magna Cum Laude. Carrie Underwood has won more than 100 awards including eight Grammys, 16 ACM Award ..read more
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HOMETOWN: ATLANTA, GEORGIA
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by travelgirlinc
7M ago
So much to do – There’s Almost an Embarrassment of Riches in Metro Atlanta for Things to Do and Places to Eat Atlanta has almost an embarrassing amount of fun things to do. From professional and college sports teams, to world-class museums, to parks, innovative restaurants, the BeltLine to concerts and festivals, we humbly admit that we have it all. And, now even more! Yes, a number of new and exciting restaurants and activities have entered the city so that no matter where one is located — Westside, Eastside, Midtown, Buckhead and Downtown — there is more to do than ever to have a great time ..read more
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WINNIPEG, MANITOBA, CANADA
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by Mary Welch
7M ago
Winnipeg may not be as famous as those other Canadian cities, but it’s charming, diverse, authentic and surprisingly cool. Story by Mary WeIch Photos by Grady McGill In the United States, they’re called the “Flyover States.” In Canada, it’s all about “VTM” or Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal. Everything else, according to coastal elites, doesn’t matter. But, as anyone who has ever had a jelly donut or an Oreo knows, the best part is in the middle. And, that is certainly true of Winnipeg, the crown jewel of the Canadian province of Manitoba, and 1,600 miles from Vancouver and 2,300 miles from Mo ..read more
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CRUISING: SOUTHBOUND ALASKA
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by Mary Welch
7M ago
Whales, impeccable service, totem poles, hot tubs — here on Celebrity’s Millennium Southbound cruise. No, you can’t see Russia from your window but you can see a lot more — and you won’t want to miss it. A trip on Celebrity Cruises’ Millennium is a treat one should take — for themselves, for their family, to renew their lust for life and marvel at the wonder of nature. It’s all there. This was our fourth trip to the Last Frontier and our first on Celebrity. In both cases, it won’t be our last. While the Millennium is awesome (more on that later) the true star is Alaska. From our balcony we sim ..read more
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THE MARVELOUS MICHAEL FEINSTEIN
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by Renee Werbin
7M ago
A Dynamic Force in Music, Michael Feinstein is a renowned artist and musician who is devoted to Keeping the Great American Songbook Alive. The illustrious and uber-talented Michael Feinstein is a dynamic force in the world of music. He is a five Grammy Award nominee and has numerous Emmy nominations for his awe-inspiring PBS television specials. His work as an archivist has made him one of the most preeminent forces in music today. He is a distinguished and renowned performer, a composer and an arranger of his own original music. Feinstein began his prolific career in his 20’s working alongsid ..read more
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ATLANTA’S NOBU HOTEL AND RESTAURANT
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by Mary Welch
7M ago
Atlanta’s newest hospitality additions offer first-class Japanese elegance and food that is heavenly Story by Mary Welch Photos by Grady McGill Now that the hotel, Nobu Atlanta, and its flagship restaurant came to Atlanta, we can testify: “It’s really special. It’s a big deal!” Nobu Atlanta is a 150-room hotel nestled around the corner of Buckhead’s Phipps Plaza with a restaurant, rooftop pool, corporate conference space and spa facilities. Upon entering, the Asian influence of muted browns and textured wallpaper give a sense of serenity, Japanese minimalism and, after being greeted with a col ..read more
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FOR A QUICK BREAK, TRY PORTSMOUTH, NEW HAMPSHIRE
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by travelgirlinc
7M ago
New Hampshire town has a small town feel with big city amenities By Celina Colby It’s hard to get more quintessential New England than Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The charming town is lined with cobblestone and brick streets, local boutiques, and buildings dating back as far as the 1600s. Restaurants offer up mayo-dressed lobster rolls and clam chowder and the residents have swapped pilgrim collars for Patriots caps. Located directly on the water, this is an ideal spring and summer getaway when the brilliant yellow forsythia buds are beginning to bloom. Portsmouth is just an hour by bus or car ..read more
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TAIWAN: THE PERFECT INTRODUCTION TO ASIA
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by Mary Welch
7M ago
Temples, night markets, skyscrapers, lights and stinky tofu If Paris is the City of Lights, then Taipai, Taiwan, is the City of Animated Lights. All over this fascinating, captivating city are light shows on buildings — playful characters dancing or colored lights flitting up and down the skyscrapers — as well as vibrant cartoon-like figures dotting city parks. We attended the Lantern Festival, which kicks off the Chinese New Year, and has more than 300 exhibits and brilliant masterpieces that signify different themes such as international friendship or prosperity. Many are animated and change ..read more
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Marsha Mason
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by Renee Werbin
7M ago
Marsha Mason talks Broadway, auto racing, farming and Paul Newman The marvelous Marsha Mason has been enormously triumphant in several wildly varied careers. She was nominated four times for an Oscar for her performances in Cinderella Liberty, The Goodbye Girl, Chapter Two and Only When I Laugh. She’s also had an extensive Broadway and London stage career, wowing audiences when she starred in Cinderella Liberty, Cactus Flower, The Prisoner of Second Avenue and Steel Magnolias. Her work with her then-husband, Neil Simon, is legendary and he based some of his plays on their relationship, most no ..read more
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ROAD TRIP: NEW ENGLAND COAST
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by travelgirlinc
7M ago
Historic towns, lobsters, bookstores and classic hotels Story and Photos by Celina Colby New England’s coastal beauty is best experienced in multiples. Multiple oysters, multiple scenic walks along rocky shores, multiple encounters with plaid-clad locals at the Main Street watering hole. Why stop at just one charming, historic town when you can soak up three over the course of the week? The New England Coastal Road Trip package put together by Colwen Hotels allows lobster lovers to experience three quintessential New England towns in one go. First Stop: Portland You can structure your trip how ..read more
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