Events
Monkey: Journey to
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Marie-Noëlle RobertMAY 23-JUNE 8 CHARLESTON
SPOLETO FESTIVAL
USA
With theater (both musical and non), dance, opera, jazz, chamber and choral music, as well as discussions, this festival makes Charleston a top cultural destination this summer. Performances from around the world will make the festival’s 32nd year the most memorable yet. Check out page 62 for more details.
MAY 16-18
SEATTLE CHEESE FESTIVAL
SEATTLE
Wisconsin and Vermont aren’t the only cheese-obsessed places. Seattle celebrates artisanal cheeses for the fourth year with this Pike Place Market spread. Chef demonstrations, wine tastings and kids’ activities are also available, and local restaurants get involved, adding “Cheese Fest Best” plates to their menus.
Sean Brown jewelry:
Jim DeLutesMAY 23-26
DOWNTOWN DENVER ARTS FESTIVAL
DENVER
In its 10th year, this festival brings together some of the area’s best fine artists and craftspeople to show off their work to the 150,000-plus expected to attend. With more than 125 artists involved, the show maintains an intimate feeling despite its size. And with its emphasis on local art, visitors have the opportunity to bring a little bit of Colorado home.
www.downtowndenverartsfestival.com
THROUGH MAY 26
“QUILTS IN A MATERIAL WORLD” AT SAINT LOUIS ART MUSEUM
ST. LOUIS
This collection from the 1700s through 1850 promises to take you back to a time long before most textiles were machine-made abroad. The exhibit provides a glimpse into the lives of the makers and how their designs were affected by their trials and triumphs.
Royal Street StrollMAY 20-24
NEW ORLEANS WINE & FOOD EXPERIENCE
NEW ORLEANS
The Big Easy is filled with great flavors—so many, in fact, that this event is moving to the Superdome. Corks will be popped at Vintners Dinners all over the city as well as the Grand Tasting, and you won’t want to miss the Royal Street Stroll on Thursday, when the road is blocked off for pedestrians.
MEMORIAL DAY
ATLANTA
MEMORIAL WEEKEND SALUTE TO THE TROOPS
May 24-26
Country music star Lee Greenwood (“God Bless the USA”) and military bands provide the soundtrack for this Stone Mountain Park event. The 25th Anniversary Lasershow Spectacular and fireworks are also part of this weekend-long tribute to the nation’s troops. www.stonemountainpark.com
BEAVER CREEK, CO (109 miles from Denver)
BLUES, BREWS & BBQ FESTIVAL
May 24-25
Memorial Day is the unofficial start to summer—and barbecue season. Grill masters will cook up perfect complements to Colorado microbrewery beers. With free concerts and kids activities, the whole clan will enjoy this food and music fest. www.beavercreek.snow.com
WASHINGTON, DC
THE NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
May 26
The American Veterans Center’s solemn tribute to those who have served drew more than 250,000 people last year. Join the crowds at this poignant, patriotic procession as it travels down Constitution Avenue, behind the White House. www.nationalmemorialdayparade.com
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