Travel News

Boston
Tanglewood Season
The Boston Symphony Orchestra will once again head off to the Berkshire hills of western Massachusetts, a 210- acre estate retreat that has provided a summer getaway since 1938. On July 6, performances in the 5,100-seat Shed will begin and continue on throughout the summer. Maestro James Levine will lead a host of monumental works, including Mahler’s epic Symphony No. 3 (July 14), and Brahms’ Symphony No. 1 (August 17).
www.bso.org

Atlanta
Martinis and IMAX
Dive in and explore the Coral Reef Adventure this summer at the Fernbank Museum of Natural History’s IMAX theatre. On Friday nights, the film can be enjoyed along with live music, dinner and martinis. Discover some of the most fascinating landscapes and sea creatures while sipping on a cocktail. If you’re looking for a first-date idea, “Martinis and IMAX” makes for an entertaining night out.
www.fernbank.edu

San Francisco
Make It and Break It
Don’t try this at home! Just head over to the Exploratorium this summer and give “Oops! A Make-Break Fest” a shot. This exhibit, running through September 3, gives people the chance to burn and break things to their heart’s content. The event also provides the opportunity to make homemade scientific toys, and put back together the things that they break.
www.exploratorium.edu

Kenosha, Wisconsin
Bristol Renaissance Faire
Party like it’s 1599. This summer, the festival—located about 40 minutes south of Milwaukee’s General Mitchell International Airport—will be celebrating its 20th anniversary, kicking off July 7 and continuing for nine weekends through Labor Day. With strolling jesters, jugglers, stilt-walkers and masquerading merrymakers, the faire will captivate visitors with a wide range of activities.
www.renfair.com