The GRAMMY Museum is a musically fascinating journey of music in downtown Los Angeles. Turn up the beat over four floors of modern exhibits, interactive(互动的) experiences and interesting films that will give you a one-of-a-kind experience. They want to engage you, educate you, and inspire you — just like music does!
There are over 30,000 square feet of interactive, traveling and permanent (永久的) exhibits. This includes over two dozen exhibits along that explore the greatest of the GRAMMY music! Your whole family will find something they love — rock, classical, hip hop to country…
The Crossroads exhibition invites you to explore nearly 160 kinds of music! Open them up on the interactive table in front of you to show photos, songs and stories that describe the influence that music has on the world, as well as the music itself.
Journey down the Songwriters Hall of Fame. How many of these songs do you know? How many songwriters have you heard of? You can also try writing a song with some songwriters in the songwriting kiosks(自助式服务设备)!
Have you wondered how a song gets from someone's head to your radio? The third floor shows the art of recording.
The museum always has a host of programs and events throughout the year, so make sure you keep up to date — you won't want to miss out!
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
Adults: $ 12.95
Children: $ 10.95 (6-17 yrs)
Free: under 5 years old
WHEN CAN WE GO?
Mon-Fri: 11:30 am – 7:30 pm
Weekends: 10:00 am – 7:30 pm
Sometimes shut for private events, so check before you go.
BRAD GARRETT'S COMEDY CLUB
Category: Comedy
Best known for his role on the Emmy award-winning sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond, Brad Garrett returns to his Vegas roots with his comedy club at the MGM Grand. It is a good place to check out when you need a break from work.
Prices from: $56.40 and up
Age restriction: Must be 21 years of age or older
Show Length: 115 minutes
MAC KING COMEDY MAGIC SHOW
Category: Comedy, Magic
Mac King Comedy Magic Show is different every afternoon, with lots of audience participation. He is willing to make fun of himself instead of his guests in order to make everyone feel welcome and entertained. The afternoon is kid-friendly from start to finish. Still, whether you're eight or 80, you won't be able to figure out King's secrets.
Prices from: $40.90 and up
Age restriction: No age restriction
Show Length: 90 minutes
THE MENTALIST, GERRY MCCAMBRIDGE
Category: Comedy, Magic
Using his skills as a “mentalist”, Gerry McCambridge shocks the crowds as he uses his abilities to predict just what audience members will do next. Anyone who has seen the show has walked away in disbelief, amazed by his unusual power.
Prices from: $34.99 and up
Age restriction: Under 13 will not be admitted into the theater
Show Length: 75 minutes
ROCK OF AGES
Category: Plays & Musicals
The cheerful Rock of Ages brings audiences back to the times of big hair and even bigger bands with 28 popular rock songs from the 80s including “Every Rose Has Its Thom,” “I Wanna Know What Love Is,” “Here I Go Again,” and more.
Rock of Ages has been nominated for five Tony Awards including Best Musical and Best Direction of a Musical. It also received a Drama League nomination for Distinguished Production for a Musical.
Prices from: $74.00 and up
Age restriction: Must be 15 years of age or older
Show Length: 125 minutes
The word advertising refers to any kind of public announcement that brings products and services to the attention of people. Throughout history, advertising has been an effective way to promote(促进)the trading and selling of goods. In the Middle Ages, merchants employed "town criers" to read public messages aloud to promote their goods. When printing was invented in the fifteenth century, pages of advertisements(ads)could be printed easily and were either hung in public places or put in books.
By the end of the seventeenth century, when newspapers were beginning to be read by more people, printed materials became an important way to promote products and services. The London Gazette was the first newspaper to set aside a place just for advertising. This was so successful that by the end of the century several companies started businesses for the purpose of making newspaper ads for merchants.
Advertising spread quickly throughout the eighteenth century. Ad writers were starting to pay more attention to the design of the ad text. Everything, from clothes to drinks, was promoted with clever methods such as repetition of the firm's name or product, words organized in eyecatching patterns, the use of pretty pictures and expressions easy to remember.
Near the end of the nineteenth century, companies that were devoted to the production of ads came to be known as "advertising agencies(广告商)．"The agencies developed new ways to get people to think of themselves as members of a group. Throughout the twentieth century, advertising agencies promoted consumerism(消费主义)as a way of life, spreading the belief that people could be happy only if they bought the "right" products.
To help you travel well in Argentina, we've put together some exciting activities, courses and tours that you can add to your schedule. These are not only designed to be fun, but also to enable you to learn and expand your personal and professional development.
Walking Tour of La Boca
The 5-hour tour, moderate（适度的）walking, departs at 11 am in Monserrat and finishes at 4:30 pm, Tuesdays and Fridays.
Price: £15 per person
Tour the beautiful cobble stone（鹅卵石）streets of Le Boca, the heart of Buenos Aires and the birth place of Tango. This fascinating walking tour is a must if you want to explore the rich history of Buenos Aires.
Photography Courses
6 hours of lessons per week
Price: £295 for two weeks
Study photography with an experienced private tutor who will tailor your lessons to your individual needs. Classes include practical teaching, analysis of your work, theory and history and regular opportunities to explore the city by yourself to photograph landscapes of the city.
Graffiti Tour of Buenos Aires
The 3-hour tour departs at 3 pm in Colegiales and finishes at 6 pm in Palermo, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays or Saturdays.
Price: £35 per person
Experience the world of urban art through this wonderful tour of Buenos Aires. You can travel both on foot and by air-conditioned minibus. The tour finishes in Post Bar in Palermo, home to the unique street art gallery Hollywood and Cambodia.
Spanish Courses
1-Week Intensive Course with private lessons, before starting your Main Project
Price: £590 per week
Weekly Lessons: 10 hours of lessons per week running concurrent with your Main Project
Price: £195 per week
Use your time in Argentina to learn Spanish. You can either do a 1 -week intensive course or take lessons at the same time as doing your main project.
Basketball Statistician Help Wanted
The Athletic Department is looking for students to help assist staff during the Fall 2016, Winter 2016-17 and Spring 2017 semesters. Students in this position will be keeping live statistics during basketball games. Students must meet all of the following requirements:
Good computer skills
Available evenings and weekends
Knowing basketball rules and statistics
Students interested in working for the Athletic Department should contact the Athletic Coordinator at their respective(各自的) campuses.
TP/SS Athletic Coordinator, Michael Simone, 240-567-1308
Rockville Athletic Coordinator, Jorge Zuniga, 240-567-7589
Springfield Athletic Coordinator, Gary Miller, 240-567-2273
Germantown Athletic Coordinator, GauriChavan, 240-567-6915
If you read and listen to one article every day, your reading and listening skills can improve fast. You can learn quickly and after some time you will not have to translate it into your own language. You will simply understand. Why should you do this?
When you listen to your native language, you do not translate. You simply understand. The same has to be in English. When you learn English, you have to learn the whole sentences in the context (语境).
Students, who translate English texts, do exercises and do tests, are very good at translating, doing exercises and doing tests, but they have problems with understanding English in real life. In real life, nobody waits for your translation. People usually use simple English when they speak but they speak it fast. You have to understand with no translation into your native language. If you translate, you cannot be part of communication because you are thinking about the language too much.
You also have to hear every new word 5 to 10 times if you want to remember it. That's why we use the same words at one level. If you read and hear the same words again and again, you will understand them and remember them. If you know words from one level perfectly well, you can go to a higher level and learn new words. It is important to go step by step, and read and listen to words which are used in English often.
We are trying to do everything possible to help you learn English fast and understand it. That's why we prepare easy English news for you. If you can use this website every day, you can learn 5,000 words which you need for communication with anybody. Now click the OK button to start.
Summer vacation is coming soon. To enjoy a relaxing holiday, here we'd like to share with you some of the best rock and jazz festivals. Although many Ukrainian(乌克兰的) music festivals were cancelled because of the bad financial condition, plenty remain for music lovers.
KrayinaMriy
When and where: June 20－21, Kyiv, Pyrohovo folk museum
Lineup (阵容): TNMK, Boombox, VopliVidoplyasova, Onuka
KrayinaMriy is an annual(每年的) rock music festival that promotes modern music. Besides music, the festival will offer dances as well as literary and theatrical performances and also playing of a traditional music instrument.
Alfa Fest
When and where: June 26－28, Lviv
So far all tickets have been booked, but a waiting list is available at www.alfajazzfest.com/buyticket. This yearly festival held in Lviv will be interesting for both experienced jazz lovers and jazz learners. The performers on the lineup come from Ukraine, Japan, Cuba and the U.S.
Koktebel
When and where: Aug.22－Sept.6,Zatoka village, Odesa Oblast
Koktebel Jazz is the biggest outdoor jazz festival. The Cinematic Orchestra, ParovStelar, Nino Katamadze, Bonobo, Submotion Orchestra, Billy's Band were the GALA'S superstars in previous years. This year the list of festival's participants and tickets prices still remain unknown but the organizers revealed(透露) that apart from good jazz, the guests will be offered music lectures and movie screenings.
Respublica
When and where: Sept.4－7,KamyanetsPodilsky, Khmelnytska Oblast
Folk music and street art festival Respublica will take place in Kamyanets, Podilsky, one of the most beautiful cities in the west. Kyiv Post staff writer NataliyaTrach can be reached at trach@kyivpost.com.Booking in advance can get a good discount.
FREE Homeschooling
If you are reading this page you are looking into homeschooling. YAHOO! So proud of you for taking the road less traveled for your kids. It may not always be easy, but it is rewarding! 123 Home-school4Me is here to help you on your journey! We've got lots of tips, resources, and over a million pages of FREE Home-school worksheets, games and lesson plans to help you provide a solid, fun, and affordable education for your kids!
Let me walk you through some homeschooling basics and how 123Homeschool4Me can help you home-school!
Why Homeschooling
For some it is a better education, impact of being socialized at school, passing on your faith, spending more time with your kids, helping your child with a special need, making learning fun, or any number of other reasons. Keep reminding yourself WHY you choose to home-school and make that your primary focus.
How to Home-school
Decided to Home-school after much careful research and thought
25 Reasons Why We Love Homeschooling
Find out the legal requirements to home-school in your state -- every state has different requirements that you must follow to home-school legally - Homeschooling Laws in your State
Follow any and all legal requirements to home-school legally (see above)
Pick a curriculum - you have tons of choices to fit your family and children
How to Choose a Home-school Curriculum
Our Curriculum Choices
Plan your school year - with any state regulations in mind, pick when your school will start end, take breaks, what days of the week you will meet and for how long, and what pace you need to go through your curriculum to finish in a year.
Use these Free Home-school Forms to organize your year
How to Home-school in 15 Hours a Week
Don't Home-school alone! Just because you aren't sending your kids to public or private school doesn't mean they won't be with others from outside your family.
Getting Social in Your Home-school
Start teaching your child - Your taught your child how to use the bathroom and put on their shoes. You can do this! Just dive in! Okay, so that was super simplified, I know! But really that is all you need to start with.
Make sure to read the links above for more information on each point.
How to Start Homeschooling
Make Home-school FUN and Affordable! This is where123Homeschool4Me.com comes in! Mom leaves little time to think of fun, creative educational activities that make concepts stick. Plus the cost to buy cool games and additional worksheets for every little skill can be unacceptable!
We've got you covered! This site is filled with thousands of creative ideas and 1,000,000+ FREE educational print-ables to make learning fun!
TGBWP (the Great Books Winter Program) is an experience like no other in American education. For the past eleven years, TGBWP has gathered outstanding middle and high school students from across the world to read selections from the greatest works of literature, experience college-level lectures, engage in lively discussions and enjoy winter camp fun with other literary-minded students.
Here is a sample of what you will get at Great Books:
Membership in an international community of enthusiastic young learners and distinguished college teachers who read and discuss great books and big ideas. You will discuss the likes of
Plato, Mark Twain, Dickens, and Tolstoy with other teens from around the globe who love literature just as much as you do!
Find your voice in the classroom. TGBWP gives students the opportunity to grow academically and socially as they prepare for high school and college. Open discussions encourage students to express themselves and give power to their ideas. Students gain confidence in their ability to read a text closely and express their ideas clearly both orally and in writing.
Experience time away from home and spend it at a top college — choose from two campus settings: Amherst College in Massachusetts and Stanford University in California. This is the perfect opportunity to preview life on a college campus!
Don't miss this opportunity to join students from 47 states and 28 countries in this unique learning environment.
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Reading can be a social activity. Think of the people who belong to book groups. They choose books to read and then meet to discuss them. Now the website BookCrossing. com turns the page on the traditional idea of a book group.
Members go on the site and register the books they own and would like to share. BookCrossing provides an identification number to stick inside the book. Then the person leaves it in a public place，hoping that the book will have an adventure，traveling far and wide with each new reader who finds it.
Bruce Pederson，the managing director of BookCrossing，says，"The two things that change your life are the people you meet and books you read. BookCrossing combines both. "
Members leave books on park benches and buses，in train stations and coffee shops. Whoever finds their book will go to the site and record where they found it.
People who find a book can also leave a journal entry describing what they thought of it. E-mails are then sent to the BookCrossers to keep them updated about where their books have been found. Bruce Peterson says the idea is for people not to be selfish by keeping a book to gather dust on a shelf at home.
BookCrossing is part of a trend among people who want to get back to the "real" and not the virtual (虚拟). The site now has more than one million members in more than one hundred thirty-five countries.
Beijing Imperial Court Food(宫廷菜)
Imperial Court Food is a style of food with origins in the Imperial Palace and is well-known for the original features of the raw materials and carefully selected ingredients. In addition, the dishes are decorated with different colored vegetables and fruits in various shapes. Each dish has a special name such as Yu Feng, Huan Chao. And some of them even have short stories. Today, Imperial Court Food has become an important school of Chinese cooking with several places offering this special taste. While expensive, it is worth trying.
Restaurants of Imperial Court Food
Fangshan Restaurant
Fangshan Restaurant is the most famous one offering the first-class Imperial Court Food. The restaurant is made up of three parts and it can hold 500 people eating at a time. It is decorated in imperial style with the design of dragon and phoenix. Here is the best place to experience the life of the Chinese emperors in former days. Now, it serves nearly 800 kinds of Imperial Count Dishes. Among them, Man-han Banquet is the most famous
Li Jia Cai Restaurant
The dinner here is served by set menu starting at Y298/person. That is to say, a guest cannot order a dish but a set of dishes. There are no chemicals in the dishes and all tastes are natural. This restaurant has welcomed many famous people including Bill Gates, the former premier of Britain John Major, and Chinese superstar Jackie Chan
Yushan Restaurant
The layout of the restaurant follows the imperial palace. When eating in the restaurant dinners are served by waitresses in traditional imperial clothes
Da Zhai Men
The dishes and snacks cooked in this restaurant are worthy to have a try. And, the traditional performances at night are one of the restaurant's attractions
Royal Palace
Both of the food and services of this restaurant are so good. You can also enjoy some wonderful performances in this large courtyard.
Laurie Santos greeted her Yale University students with slips of paper that explained: No class today.
It was mid-semester (学期). With exams and papers coming, everyone was exhausted and stressed. There was one rule: They couldn't use the one hour and a quarter of unexpected free time to study, and they had to just enjoy it. Nine students hugged her. Two burst into tears.
Santos, a professor of psychology, had planned to give a lecture about what researchers have learned about how important time is to happiness, but she created a special class on the psychology of living a joyful, meaningful life and she wanted the lessons to stick. All semester, she explained why we think the way we do. Then, she challenged students to use that knowledge to change their own lives.
On that spring afternoon, nearly a quarter of the undergraduate students were enjoying an unexpected break at the same time. No, not just enjoying it-really loving the gift they had been given. Skyler Robinson, a sophomore, had been confused for a moment by all the possibilities it opened up. He felt very, very happy. Then, he took a nap. "That nap," he said, "was fantastic."
Santos designed this class after she realized, as the head of a residential college at Yale, that many students were stressed out and unhappy, struggling through long days that seemed to her far more crushing (惨重的) and joyless than her own college years.
Santos said students were most skeptical of the idea that good grades aren't essential to happiness. And when she joked she was going to teach them that by giving everyone "D", she was flooded with calls from frightened students and parents. Santos told them she was creating a center for the good life at the college she leads at Yale. As for the good life, she told them they already know how to live it-they just have to practice and put in hard work.
So many students have told her the class changed their lives. "If you're really grateful, show me that." she told them. "Change the culture."
Universal Studios Singapore is Southeast Asia's first and only Universal Studios theme park, featuring 24 rides, shows and attractions in seven themed zones.
Off-Peak: Mon-Thu, except Gazetted School & Public Holidays.
Peak: Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, Public Holidays, June, December.
Fun for the Family
Your little ones will be delighted to catch their favourite cartoon characters up-close. Get ready to strike a pose with Elmo, shake hands with the cast from Madagascar or get close to your favourite Minions for the family album. Don't forget to enjoy exciting shows and have an exciting time on the rides.
Fun for Thrill-Seekers
Don't miss the world's tallest roller coasters Battlestar Galactica: HUMAN vs. CYLON.
Indoor coaster: Revenge of the Mummy and TRANSFORMERS.
The Ride: The Ultimate 3D Battle.
Enjoy 365 Days of Thrills with an Annual Pass!
Sign up for 365 days of thrills at Universal Studios Singapore and get into the heart of the action in an unimaginable range of movie-themed attractions. Enjoy priority (优先权) access to the park, special events like Halloween Horror Nights, privileges on dining, retail and more!
Create Art and Perform at Camp This Summer
Kids from beginners to advanced artists and performers aged 8 to 16 from around the world come to Long Lake Summer Overnight Arts Camp. They come to explore all forms of fine arts and performing arts. The natural beauty of the Adirondack Park in New York inspires you along with other artists and performers from around the world. You design your perfect summer arts camp schedule every day, choosing from fine arts, dance, theater, rock bands, music, film and fun land and water sports. The choice is always yours.
There are three buildings offering kids fine arts with 16 studios and 25 artists inspiring you at camp all summer. Long Lake Camp for the arts is the most amazing arts camp in the world for boys and girls to express themselves and share their creativity with the world. We are one of only two camps on earth to offer so many choices and employ so many great fine arts teachers.
Our two-story Fine Arts Facility is open all day and we have special evening classes for our most hard-working artists. It has both inside and beautiful outdoor working areas. Since you create your own schedule, you can spend all day or one period making art; .it's your choice and you can change your schedule daily if you like. We make it easy for you to take your ideas from studio to studio creating your own portfolio(作品集) of artwork. We also have buildings for our photography studio.
At the end of the camp, we display all your works in our Long Lake Camp for the Arts Gallery. We present your works to more than 700 visitors.
To learn more about Long Lake's summer fine arts camp programs, please call us at 914-693-7111.
Sharon, Aged 22
The most important thing to keep in mind when going into high school is to be yourself. Besides, I don't know what your middle school was like, but high school teachers will not care about things such as how much homework you already have in one night. It's best to just learn to deal with things and manage your time wisely so you can achieve everything you need to.
Frank, Aged 21
I think almost every kid feels both nervous and excited before their first day. You will probably love it. I know I did. You should join in some sports or activities that will make your high school experience more enjoyable. Good luck!
David, Aged 19
I'm not going to lie. The first day is kind of frightening. But you'll get used to it. Don't be afraid of anyone; upperclassmen will pick on you more if you let them know you're afraid. Just take it easy. Making some friends and staying with them will greatly help you get used to high school quickly. After the first week it's really not bad at all. Don't worry.
Eddie, Aged 20
When I started high school I was really nervous too, especially since I had been homeschooled all through middle school and didn't really know anyone. I suppose the best advice would be to just relax. The first couple of days can be a little bit hard, but things will become easier before you know it.
Welcome to the Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival 2022.
Traditionally, the festival opens around Dec 24-25 and lasts to the end of February. But its official opening ceremony is usually held on January 5 each year. And this year the Festival will be closed at the end of February, that is at 10:30 pm on Feb 27. Here I'll recommend a three-day trip to you.
● Day 1 Activities: Airport to hotel transfer, Central Street
Driver Service (one-way airport to hotel): Fly into Harbin Taiping International Airport. Be greeted by our Chinese-speaking driver who will take your luggage to your hotel. Then enjoy a relaxing and wonderful walk on the historical Central Street.
● Day 2 Activities: Sun Island Snow Sculpture Art Expo, Harbin Ice and Snow World
Driver & Guide Service: At 9:00 am, we will drive you to the Sun Island, where the International Snow Sculpture Art Expo is held every winter. You can see different wonderful snow sculptures and choose to pay and enjoy some activities, like playing snow tubing, going dog sledding etc. Then visit the most important theme park of the ice festival——Ice and Snow World, which features interesting winter activities, evening shows and ice sculptures.
● Day 3 Activities: Heilongjiang Provincial Museum, airport transfer
Driver & Guide Service: At 9:00 am, we will pay a visit to Heilongjiang Provincial Museum. The afternoon is your time to know about the city. At 8:00 pm, let's head to the airport for the flight to your next destination.
Dark Sky Parks around the World
Warrumbungle National Park
Situated in the central west slopes of New South Wales is Australia's only dark sky park, Warrumbungle. The park has served as a dark sky park since July, 2016. Its crystal-clear night skies and high altitude make it a natural, educational, and astronomical heritage site in the southern half of the earth. Tourists can use Australia's largest optical telescope within the park boundaries to view the auroras（极光）, the Milky Way, and taint shooting stars.
Sark
Sark is a Channel Island near the coast of Normandy under the protection of the UK. It was the World's First Dark Sky Island set up in January 2011. Its historical and cultural blend attracts over 40,000 tourists annually. With no motor vehicles and public lighting on the island, there is an exceptional view of the dark skies. A rich Milky Way is visible in the dark night skies from the shores of the island.
Pic du Midi de Bigorre
Pic du Midi de Bigorre in France was designated（指）as a dark sky park in December 2013 making it the second largest dark sky park in the world. The park covers 3,112 square kilometers spreading across the Pyrenees National Park and UNESCO's World Heritage site, Pyrenees-Mont Perdu. The park attracts over one hundred star watchers every year. The Observatory Midi-Pyrenees, which was built in 1870, is one of the world's highest museums at a height of 2,877 meters above sea level.
Ramon Crater/Makhtesh Ramon
Ramon Crater is a unique 1,100-square-kilometer nature reserve located in the Negev Desert in Israel. In 2017, the Ramon Crater became the first designated dark sky park in the Middle East. Its location, rough climate, and forbidding landscape that are characteristic of the Negev have largely defeated historical attempts for human settlement, making it a great place to view the night skies. Stargazers usually camp in the desert to have an uninterrupted view of the stars, planets, and the Milky Way.
Children's Books that Teach Empathy and Kindness
Little Blue Truck
By Alice Schertle
Little ones are introduced to Blue, a little pickup truck that gets stuck pushing a dump truck out of the mud in this board book. Thankfully, Blue made a group of animal friends along the way that are happy to do whatever they can to help him get back on the road. The main themes are kindness and the benefits of helping others.
Most People
By Michael Leannah
The book is an amazing lesson for kids that want to do good in the world and that there are plenty of good people out there. Told in the third person, the book tells the story of two pairs of siblings (兄弟姐妹) and the people they meet.
If You Plant a Seed
By Kadir Nelson
A mouse and a rabbit teach children how to plant and grow food, while also passing along some valuable lessons. After learning that a carrot seed will grow a carrot, and a cabbage seed will result in a cabbage, children also learn the value of thoughtfulness and how a seed of kindness can bear sweet fruit.
Save Me a Seat
By Sarah Weeks and Gita Varadarajan
Joe lived in the same town all his life and felt perfectly pleased until his best friend moved away. Ravi's family recently moved from India to the US and he's struggling to find where he belongs. Even though Joe and Ravi at first believe that they don't have much in common, they both realize they have a common enemy—the biggest bully（仗势欺人者）in their class. Save Me a Seat is a story about the true meaning of friendship and understanding.
Boston Travel Guide
Boston is home to America's first large free public library, first subway system, first public school and first pubic park. A well-rounded trip to Boston mixes the classic with the modern. Don't miss out on the opportunity to visit here.
Best Things to Do
Boston's nearly four-century-long history is displayed by the city's must-see sights. Start your tour on the Freedom Trail, which will lead you to landmarks like the Paul Revere House and Boston Common, a central public park. Or, discover Boston's artistic side at the Museum of Fine Arts and its fashion sense along Newbury Street. If you're a fan of baseball, you can't miss catching a game at Fenway Park, home to the beloved Boston Red Sox.
Best Months to Visit
The best time to visit Boston is from June to October. Mild weather makes touring around on foot a joy. And even though summer brings in a crowd of tourists and expensive hotel rates, the sidewalk cafes, baseball games and outdoor concerts make it worth a trip. Winter is cold. But the benefit is that you might save a great deal on a hotel in winter. If winter is too cold for you and summer and autumn's hotel rates fall outside your budget, try visiting at the start of the spring season.
Culture
Boston takes pride in its intellectual and academic roots. Around 100 colleges and universities call the Greater Boston area home, including some of the country's most famous. Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology are both located in the Boston metropolitan area. Today, this impressive collection of schools also keeps the area young and forward-thinking, as Boston has one of the largest student populations in the country.
In March, 2022, an exhibition of photographic work highlighting young people's concerns about climate change was held under the guidance of the Canon Young People Programme (YPP). The images were created by pupils of Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School in Ashbourne, Derbyshire, under the guidance of the former pupil, Canon Ambassador and professional photographer, Clive Booth.
The exhibition displayed seven pieces of artwork created by Year 12 pupils at the school and is the result of a series of Canon YPP photography and digital storytelling workshops. These workshops aim to provide young people with the knowledge, skills and confidence to handle the sustainability issues that matter to them.
Pupils were tasked with using visual storytelling, language, and design to create a poster and video that would bring to life their concerns for the future of the planet and their local environment. As the pupils created their masterpieces, they were mentored by Booth, who recently appeared as guest editor of Digital Photographer, and other Canon experts. The children were provided with inspiration and education through training on how to use Adobe Spark, how to shoot photographs and videos, and how to use lighting and props (道具) to bring their stories to life.
"This activity has created some incredible results, and I'm proud that the school has had the opportunity to show these images to the wider public, "said Booth. "It's clear that the pupils were able to use these creative workshops as a platform to openly express their anxieties about climate change and their concerns over the future of the planet. "
Canon's Young People Programme helps young people from across Europe, the Middle East and Africa with creative education by delivering workshops, inspiration and instruction. Since its start, it has worked with over 5, 000 young people and over 50 charity partners.
