Press Releases

Fairbanks, Alaska (AK) – Camille Ferguson, executive director of the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association, and Deb Hickok, president and CEO of Explore Fairbanks, were recently elected to three-year terms on the Board of Directors of the U.S. Travel Association.

Be a Force of Nature in the San Juan Islands Come out and Play for Earth Day!
Procession of the Species, Great Islands Cleanup, & lots of fun for kids

“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” It’s hard to argue with Nobel Prize winner and scientific genius Albert Einstein. Take his advice and come to the San Juan Islands for a chance to “look deep into nature” this April during National Volunteer Month. Spend a day (or more!) working with locals to maintain trails in beautiful Moran State Park on Orcas Island, or clean up a beach on San Juan, Orcas, or Lopez Islands. Ride your bike in the Tour de Lopez and then enjoy the Procession of the Species Parade in Lopez Village. After a trip to the islands, you might just “understand everything better.”

COLUMBIA, MO - Incredible documentary films, music, programs, and parties will take center stage throughout downtown Columbia during the celebrated True/False Film Fest, February 28 through March 3.

Lake of the Ozarks, MO - Anyone that has ever wished to experience what a Beatles concert felt like and sounded like won't want to miss the Liverpool Legends when they perform at Main Street Music hall at the Lake of the Ozarks, March 8 and 9.

March Happenings in Lee County:

• Boston Red Sox home games
• Minnesota Twins homes games
• Southwest Florida Reading Festival
• 'Guys and Dolls'
• Working Waterfront Tour
• Haunted History Tour and River District History Tour

...and so much more!

Your sweetheart will LOVE you for this one! At wineries throughout Lake Erie Wine Country (LEWC) it’s Wine & Chocolate Weekend! A minimum of 6 wineries will have savory food samples, and you can expect a lot of sweet treats!

Looking for something to do this week at the Beaches of Fort. Myers and Sanibel? Check out this list!

• Farmers Markets
• Drink Local
• Shell crafting
• Nature & sealife cruise
• 'Guerilla Girls: Rattling Cages Since 1985'
• Cruise to Tarpon Lodge and Calusa Indian Mounds
• 'Midlife 2!'
• 'Hay Fever' & 'Tenderly'

...and so much more!

The 2019 series of live, free, family friendly concerts will once again grace the oceanfront Wrigley Stage in Avalon on Catalina Island. This year's line-up kicks off with Irish rock by the Humble Hooligans, and a season rounded out with a 50th Anniversary Tribute to Woodstock, Queen Nation, Yacht Blooded, A Yacht Rock Tribute and the annual favorite, Xceptional Music's Tribute to ABBA.

Concerts are provided in partnership with The Xceptional Music Company and The Perfect Event. Sponsors for Xceptional Music concerts include: Avalon Freight Services, Avalon Seafood, Ballast Point Brewing, Bluewater Grill, Avalon, Catalina Express, Catalina Flyer, Catalina Island Real Estate, Catalina Island Vacation Rentals, Cutwater Spirits, Hamilton Pacific, Holiday Inn Resort of Catalina Island, IEX Helicopters, The Lobster Trap, Seacrest Inn Catalina and Yamaha Corporation of America.

Here are the dates to mark on your calendar and plan a trip to Catalina Island to enjoy one or all of these great concerts!

• March 16, 2019 @ 7:00 pm, Irish Rock with The Humble Hooligans, Produced by The Perfect Event.
• May 11, 2019 @ 7:00 pm, Yacht Blooded, A Yacht Rock Tribute Show, Produced by The Perfect Event.
• July 13, 2019 @ 7:00 pm Xceptional Tribute to ABBA
• August 17, 2019, 7:00 pm, Woodstock 50th Anniversary Tribute, Produced by The Xceptional Music Company.
• September 1, 2019, Queen Nation Produced by The Xceptional Music Company.

Additional concerts may be added. For more information on joining in the fun, contact the Catalina Island Visitor Center at 310.510.1520 or [email protected] and be sure to book your stay right away with Catalina Island Vacation Rentals or the Holiday Inn Resort, Catalina Island!

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