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Table of Contents

FEATURES

Top Ten

Fabulous Fall Foodie Fun

Western Region

Midwest Region

South Region

Northwest Region

Our regular column “Top Ten” focuses on the haunts of our nation in

tribute to this Fall’s holiday Halloween!

In honor of this issue’s featured topic, Fabulous Foodie Fun,

guest journalist Kathleen Walls shares eating establishments

in Bardstown, Ky.

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TOP TEN HAUNTED CITIES IN THE U.S.A. PLACES TO GO;

Cities in the United States that are considered the most haunted

Let’s go to the movies! Let’s go eat! Let’s do both!

Let’s do both at the same time at a Studio Movie Grill

In Arizona: Patagonia Fall Festival 12

Coloraco: Celebrating the U.S. National Parks Centennial 14

Slipknot : 3 Haunted Houses 18

Levi Riggs; Country Music artist 20

Amish Quilt Show in Ohio 21

Mysteries, Meals and Movies in Kansas 22

Bowling Green Family Weekend 27

People to See: Best of the Bayou 30

Things to Do: Dining in Bardstown, KY 31

Another Haunted Train Ride 34

Alex Brewer, artist 36

Outbreak 37

Field of Screams 38

Pennsylvania Food Experiences 40

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Up Close: From the Editor

Colorado will be celebrating the National Park System’s Centennial

during 2016 at all four of it’s National Parks

I have so many exciting places to share with you after my recent

Travel Media Showcase conference in Indiana recently. A

pre-tour visit to Fort Wayne in-

troduced me to a whole new des-

tination I’ll be returning to more

than once. In fact, we’ll be taking

one lucky family with us for an

“Extended Weekend” to enjoy a

baseball game at Parkvew Field

(named the #1 minor league sta-

dium in the US), eat a coney dog

from Ft. Wayne’s Famous Coney

Island, visit the animals at one of

the top 10 zoos in the nation, and

more. Watch for details on how

to enter for this FREE getaway on

facebook or the home page of our

redesigned website.

Levi Riggs is a n up and rising country star touring the U.S. with his lat-

est hit “My Best Friend’s A Girl. Don’t miss a concert when he comes to

your city.

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THANK YOU to TTE3.com for all

the extra time put into our new

look and for revising the site to

make it more user friendly forour

smartphone users.

The photo at left was taken of

our media group in Danville, IN

during our post - tour visit. After

a wonderful tour of Morgan and

Hendricks Counties , one of the

highlights at the end of the last

day was a fried chicken dinner at

the Mayberry Cafe . The May-

berry police car has a reserved

parking spot in front of the cafe

(gracefully displayed as the back-

drop of our photo shoot - Ha!) Do

I see Barney in this picture? Stay

tuned for more coming on our

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#9 Washington D.C.

#10 Estes Park, Colorado

The White House appears to be at the core of our nation’s ghostly

encounters. Over the years, White House staffers have claimed

to feel the presence of President Lincoln. Others have reported

hearing Abigail Adams doing the laundry. There have also been

sighting of the Demon Cat, which acts as an omen of death.

This city is known for the Stanley Hotel. Horror movie fans may

recognize this site as the inspiration for Stephen King’s The Shin-

ing. For years, guests of this hotel have reported moving objects

and various spirits lurking in the shadows.

Top Ten Visit any one of the top ten cities in the U.S. that are considered to be the most haunted . Here’s why...

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#6 Athens, Ohio

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

#8 Fall River, Massachusetts

The college town is the home of the former Athens Lunatic Asy-

lum. At this site, people have reported ghosts walking the halls

and mysterious bloodstains on the floors. The Ohio University

campus has also had sightings of a young woman who was killed

in her dorm room.

During the Civil War, thousands of soldiers were wounded or

killed on the Gettysburg Battlefield. There was so much spilled

blood that medical personnel created holes in the floors in order

to drain it. Several streets and homes near this historic battlefield

have reports of ghostly sights from this historic and fatal event.

“Lizzie Borden took an ax/ gave her mother 40 whacks/ when she

saw what she had done/ she gave her father 41”

This popular poem has been a part of American culture for more

than 120 years. It is believed that Lizzie Borden killed her parents

one fateful afternoon in 1892. In the city of Fall River, guests can

stay in the home, and bedrooms, of the murders of Lizzie’s par-

ents, Andrew and Abby Borden.

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#4 San Diego, California

#5 San Francisco, California

The Whaley House in San Diego is the site of one of most grue-

some executions in our history. “Yankee Jim” was arrested and

hanged for grand larceny. Because he was too tall for the noose,

he suffered a slow and painful death. Several people have claimed

to feel a sudden tightening around their necks while visiting this

house.

Alcatraz Island remains the site of our country’s most famous

prison. It is also popular for its paranormal activity. There have

been reports of ghostly disturbances throughout the old cell

blocks. The San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge is known to host a

headless jogger that suddenly appears in the dense fog.

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#1 New Orleans, Louisiana

#2 Chicago, Illinois

#3 Richmond, Virginia

iThe oldest cemetery in New Orleans is said to be protected by

a Voodoo priestess. People have reported seeing and hearing

her presence on the grounds. New Orleans was also the home to

many slave owners. The LaLalaurie House was owned by a dis-

turbed and vengeful madam. The ghosts of the slaves she abused

have been known to chase children and scream into the night.

In 1929, Chicago was the site of the infamous Valentine’s Day

Massacre. Al Capone and his goons executed seven men with

machine guns. At night, people have witnessed blood-curdling

screams and the sound of gunfire on the haunted North Clark

Street. Chicago is also home to Bachelor’s Grove Cemetery, one

of the most haunted cemeteries in America.

Richmond, Virginia is a virtual hotbed of paranormal activity. The

Tuckahoe Plantation, childhood home of Thomas Jefferson, has

been known for ghostly sightings for over 100 years. There is also

the Edgar Allan Poe Museum, which has reported unexplained

footsteps and the voices of children.

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Fabulous Foodie Fun at the Movies

THINGS TO DO

PRNewswire - Brian Schultz, CEO and Founder of Studio Movie Grill (SMG), leader of in-theater dining exhibition, recently announced openings of new theaters in Pennsylvania and California as well as three new locations in the Texas market. Since Schultz developed the concept in 1993 and established SMG in 2000, the company has swiftly grown to 19 locations and 190 screens in nine states. These new locations will add 53 screens, and expand operations to ten states, ranking Studio Movie Grill 20th largest exhibitor in the U.S.“We take great pride in continually modernizing our concept with a focus on a relaxing, no-rush guest

experience.” said Schultz. “By creating an ap-pealing, comfortable environment enhanced by the best technology, 100% reserved seating, dedicated service and a continually evolving, eclectic menu, SMG makes movie going easy and enjoyable.”

The five newest additions to the SMG family will focus on comfort and ease, offering casual dining and lounge areas for socializing before or after the main feature as well as in-theater dining. Definitive touch points will be reflected in every location, as SMG refines its architectur-al and design elements to achieve a consistent identity and build on its already avid fan base.

Bringing its innovative In-Theater Dining Experience In Texas, California and Pennsylvania“ ”


“The Studio Movie Grill is so much more than movies,” ex-plains Schultz. “We offer one-stop destinations for dining, enter-tainment, and a welcoming place to meet with friends and family. We’re a great choice for both spe-cial occasions and a simple night out. SMG is excited to transform the typical cinema experience and offer a community gathering place alongside dinner and a movie.”

Constantly redefining its dining options, 2015 will be no different, and SMG’s chefs will continue to innovate and look at small plate, healthy and regional trends. There will also be a focus on farm fresh produce and house made menu options. New menu items to look for include Sriracha chicken flat-bread, hand made pulled pork spring rolls, new salad options and some surprising new finger food desserts - this alongside per-ennial SMG fan favorites such as Coconut Chicken and Artisan Piz-zas. Local craft beers round out ex-tensive premium liquor and wine

offerings.Studio Movie Grill’s mission

is to “open hearts and minds one story at a time” and the company proudly supports local initiatives through community outreach and by offering programs that make an impact. One example is SMG’s Special Needs Screenings for fam-ilies raising children with special needs. Established over seven years ago, these screenings offer first-run family movies free to chil-dren with special needs and their siblings while partnering with local non-profits serving these families. SMG’s Chef’s for Children pro-gram allows for a portion of sales from certain menu items to further benefit its special needs partners. Alongside mainstream blockbuster films, SMG With A Twist provides affordable alternate, education-al and family programming. This unique programming supports lo-cal community initiatives, artistic creation and public awareness in SMG neighborhoods.

In appreciation for their ser-

vice and to provide the best for its guests, SMG is extremely proud to announce that all security officers assigned to any SMG present and future will be military veterans. The company specifically chose G4S for its security services be-cause of their initiative regarding the hiring of returning military vet-erans as part of the White House’s Joining Forces campaign. G4S con-tinues to be a destination employer for veterans and according to Ci-vilian Jobs News is one of the best places for veterans to work.

SMG modernized the tradi-tional movie-going experience by combining first-run movies with in-theater dining and is character-ized in the market today by its con-tinued ability to innovate and max-imize movie and menu offerings. For additional information, please visit www.studiomoviegrill.com.

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Patagonia, Arizona - The Pata-gonia Fall Festival, presented by the Circle Z Ranch, is set for Oct. 9-11, and will have something for everyone, according to Festival Manager Bonnie Maclean. “Re-sponse has been really strong for our 27th festival,” she says. “We have a lot of returning exhibitors as well as a large group of new participants. Visitors will find old favorites as well as some exciting new attractions.”

The entertainment schedule has expanded under sponsorship by the Santa Cruz Foundation for the Performing Arts, presenting musical treats that range from a little light opera to R&B to mari-achi and classic dance bands.

Visitors will also find an ex-panded opportunity to eat, drink, and be merry, with eight local wineries presenting an authentic “taste of Arizona.” Food choices for festival grazers will be clus-tered in two “food courts” featur-ing choices ranging from health nourishing raw vegan treats from Patagonia’s Tree of Life healing center, to soul-satisfying, best-in-class BBQ from the Arizona chap-ter of Montana Barbecue.

More than12,000 people at-tended the three-day festival in 2014. According to Maclean, there will be more than 120 in-dividual booths and exhibitors

in this year, “With the new exhib-itors, the beer and wine garden, and the enhanced entertainment area, we’ve expanded the festi-val grounds in the center of town so there will be plenty of room to stroll, sit in the shade, and talk to the artists in their booths. We’ve also upgraded our parking, both for RVs and the car park for our daily visitors. There’s plenty of room for everyone.”

Recognized as one of the fin-est, best attended art festivals in Arizona, the Patagonia Fall Fes-tival is produced by the Town of

Patagonia and the Patagonia Area Business Association. This year’s event will be up and running from 11 am until 5 pm Friday, October 9, continuing from 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday, October 10 and Sunday October 11.

Admission is free. Patagonia is located on scenic

Route 82 between Sonoita and No-gales, about one hour from Tucson and three hours from Phoenix.

For more information contact: [email protected], 707.478.6043 or visit www.patagoniafallfestival.com.

Places to Go:


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Things to do:

Celebrate the National Parks’ Centennial

in Colorado


In 2016, the National Park Ser-vice DENVER In 2016, The Na-tional Park Service will celebrate 100 years of protecting the many beautiful and unique national parks across the country. From fishing in one of the deepest can-yons in the Western Hemisphere to surfing down the highest sand dunes in North America, Colora-do’s four national parks offer vast-ly diverse and unique experiences. The state is also home to eight na-tional monuments, four national historic trails, a national recreation area, two national historic sites and a river corridor.

Below is a sampling of unparal-leled experiences for those hoping to get outdoors to celebrate the Na-tional Park Service’s centennial in every season in Colorado through-

out 2016 and beyond. For more in-formation on Colorado’s national parks, visit http://www.colorado.com/national-parks-colorado.

Colorado’s Four National ParksBlack Canyon of the Gunnison

National Park —The drama of 2,700 feet of sheer black walls fall-ing into the Gunnison River make for one of the deepest canyons in the Western Hemisphere. Locat-ed in the Southwestern part of the state, Black Canyon of the Gunni-son National Park features a mul-titude of activities offering year-round fun. When snow blankets the ground in winter, snowshoe trekking, cross country skiing and winter backcountry camping al-low for views of the snowy canyon

and pure-white overlooks. The warmer months are plentiful with natural pursuits. Rafting, fishing and stargazing are just some of the ways to enjoy the canyon. Expert rock climbers can put their skills to the test on Painted Wall, the tallest vertical wall in the state, measur-ing at a height of 2,250 feet.

Surrounded by mountain land-scapes, there are plenty of rec-reational activities and lodging offerings in the nearby town of Montrose. After a long day of ad-venturing, four local brew pubs are ready to serve up refreshing suds.

Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve—Mountains of sand stand higher in the San Luis Val-ley than anywhere else in North America at this unique landscape

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the largest cliff dwellings in North America, including Cliff Palace, the park’s biggest cliff dwelling. The abundant winter ecology al-lows for snowy hikes. Because of Mesa Verde’s bare trees, wildlife is more visible in the winter. Nordic skiing and snowshoeing are per-fect opportunities to find animal tracks in the snow.

To cool off in the summer heat, nearby Durango has an abundance of refreshing mountain lakes and rivers. After a dip in the water, stay at one of Durango’s many histor-ic and unique lodging properties. Along with many restaurant offer-ings, the town of Cortez gives vis-itors the opportunity to buy local and prepare their own foods from the seasonal farmer’s markets.

Rocky Mountain National Park—Nestled between the towns of Estes Park and Grand Lake, 415-square-miles encompass and protect spectacular mountain en-

that was created over one million years ago. In late spring, visitors can soak in Medano Creek, a pop-ular stream at the foot of the dunes and one of Colorado’s best beach-es. Guests can even bring flat in-flatables to use as they float down the waves. A new type of board-ing adventure presents itself in the summer months. Sandboards feature a special design and slick bases for prime sliding on any size dune from the small to the mighty. Late September and early October provide opportunities for pho-tography with unusual contrasts of colorful trees, dunes and snow-capped mountains. The dunes are also great for sledding or cross country skiing in the snowy winter months.

Just a few miles from the sand dunes, Alamosa offers visitors sce-nic wonders, outdoor activities, culture and plenty of history. The hungry guest can find many local-ly-based restaurants ready to serve up an authentic dining experience.

Mesa Verde National Park —As the first park to be established in efforts to “preserve the works of man,” Southwest Colorado’s Mesa Verde takes visitors back in time to showcase more than 700 years of Ancestral Puebloan history. Mesa Verde is also the largest archeo-logical preserve in the U.S. There are a variety of summer itineraries for those who have a few hours to a couple of days to spend in the park. Tickets can be purchased for ranger-guided tours throughout

vironments located in the front range of the Rocky Mountains. Trail Ridge Road takes visitors up to 12,183 feet in elevation on the highest continuous paved road in the U.S. A variety of ranger-led programs teach visitors about the park, wildlife and flowers. Dur-ing the fall, visitors can’t miss the annual elk rut when bull elk gath-er in meadows with viewing are-as available for onlookers. In the colder winter months, cross-coun-try skiing, sledding and snow-shoeing are all popular diversions for those wanting to play in the snow.

Nearby downtown Estes Park features a charming village filled with shops and galleries, many of which are independently owned. Grand Lake offers a variety of options for those looking to stay along Rocky Mountain National Park’s backdrop including, cabins, resorts, ranches and more.


Colorado’s Eight National MonumentsBrown’s Canyon, Colorado,

Canyons of the Ancients, Chim-ney Rock, Florissant Fossil Beds, Dinosaur, Hovenweep and Yucca House are Colorado’s eight na-tional monuments dedicated to protecting our state’s tremendous history and culture. These monu-ments include the highest density of archaeological sites in the coun-try, one of the most diverse insect fossil sites in the world, prime white water rafting and stone tow-ers built by the Ancestral Pueb-loan people. Colorado’s national monuments offer unique learning experiences for all who visit.

Colorado is a four-season des-tination offering unparalleled ad-venture and recreational pursuits, a thriving arts scene, a rich cul-tural heritage, flavorful cuisine, and 25 renowned ski areas and resorts. The state’s breathtaking scenic landscape boasts natural hot springs, the headwaters of seven major rivers, many peaceful lakes and reservoirs, 12 national parks and monuments and 58 mountain peaks that top 14,000 feet.

For more information or a copy of the 2015 Colorado Official State Vacation Guide, visit www.COL-ORADO.com or call 1-800-COLO-RADO. Follow Colorado on Twit-ter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Google+, Foursquare, and Flickr.

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SLIPKNOT-Inspired Horror Entertainment

PEOPLE TO SEE:

SACRAMENTO (PRWEB) In a revolutionary pairing this Autumn, horror and music fans alike will flock to Northern California en masse to experience Slipknot’s Screm Park. Slipknot band members Corey Taylor and M. Shawn ‘Clown’ Crahan have partnered with Sacramento based Scream Park California to produce an event that explores a whole new, intensely visceral world of horror, as only Slipknot can provide.

Featuring three haunted houses, and thunderous live horror entertainment, the event is expected to attract over thirty thou-sand attendees from around the world. Said Clown from Slipknot, “Become aware. Stay alert. Know what’s behind every corner. We are bringing our temperature to a haunt-ed house this October. If you suspect that something may frighten you, well then your instincts are correct. Be a part of the new way. The only way.”

Masterminding a full immersion in hor-ror for attendees is right in line with much of what Slipknot stands for.

Not One, Not Two, but THREE Sickening Haunted HousesIn Northern California

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From the band’s very begin-nings, Slipknot’s visual and artistic aesthetic tapped into a deep appreciation of the horror genre. Across a career which to this point has notched 40 Gold and 12 Platinum albums and hundreds of millions of video views, Slipknot’s driving forc-es have been brilliant music and showmanship, coupled with a profound willingness to unsettle. Slipknot’s presence within the horror genre is mas-sive, with their music placed in several films and franchises (Resident Evil, Freddy Vs Ja-son, Rollerball), while outside of the band, Taylor has acted (“Fear Clinic”) and written bestselling books and comics (Dark Horse “House Of Gold & Bones”).

Crahan has directed many of Slipknot’s most compelling videos and short films (and re-cently completed work on his feature length directorial de-but “Officer Downe”), starred in the horror film “Devils Car-nival”, and created a darkly beautiful art book “Apoca-lyptic Nightmare”. Horror is in Taylor and Crahan’s DNA, and they are both executive producers at Slipknot’s Scream Park, taking a very active role in theplanning and production of the event.

Scream Park California is known widely to produce high-intensity events, earn-ing accolades such as Scariest in California (HauntWorld), and Best in the West (Forbes). According to co-producer Na-than Polanco, “It’s going to be bigger, scarier, and more intense than ever before. Slip-knot has taken us to a whole

new level.”This year, the entire event

will be Slipknot inspired, fea-turing three haunted houses named for the band. Said Po-lanco in an interview, “the haunted houses have definite-ly been taken up a notch this year. It’s definitely a whole new brand of horror. Slip-knot’s body of work and ex-pertise have proven to be an incredible asset during the production of these haunted houses. These are horror op-portunities that were previous-ly unimaginable.” The three haunted houses featured at the event this year are titled Pre-pare for Hell, Skin Ticket, and Clown’s Playhouse. The band has been tight lipped about the specific contents of each maze, but have let slip that one will be completely dark, with fans receiving only a flashlight with which to navigate endless nightmarish hallways.

In addition, Slipknot’s Scream Park has partnered with the Monster Energy AF-TERSHOCK Festival to pro-duce the Monster Energy AFTERSHOCK Pre-Party on Friday, October 23 from 7pm to midnight. Combo tickets to both Slipknot’s Scream Park and Monster Energy AFTER-SHOCK Festival will also be on sale. The event is open twenty nights throughout Oc-tober, starting on the 2nd. For tickets and information, visit www.screampark california.com.

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Homegrown Country Boy hits the big time as he opens for such country celebrities as Band Perry, Jason Aldean, Travis Tritt and Justin Moore.

An up and coming country music artist is making his way through the charts as he releases his own songs written from the heart.

“You have to have experienced an impact to write a good song,”Gibbs explained at a recent interview while visiting his hometown of Danville, In. As an example, he said he wrote his recent hit, “Headed Home” in tribute to a longtime friend who was killed in a motorcycle accident. The song reached #2 on the inspirational country chart last fall. His most recent release, “Nothin’ I Don’t Love,” is climbing the charts as well.

Now 29 years old, Levi proves at every show that he is one of country music’s brightest and fastest rising stars. With his non-stop energy, en-thusiasm, and a smile that just won’t quit...Levi creates a style of coun-try music all on his own! When he isn’t on the road with the band, Riggs is home near Danville, IN where he works on the farm and sells grain to those he sings to - the farmers.

“They are my audience...That’s who I am,” said Levi.The concert at Summer Sounds on the Square was recorded and is

scheduled to be televised on Comcast stations throughout Indiana and Michigan to a potential audience of two million viewers.

See Levi Riggs in concert at the following dates

and locations:

The American Heritage Festival:

8 p.m., Sept. 26in Lake City

South Carolina

Aurora Farmer’s Fair6 p.m. Oct. 3

Aurora, Indiana

For more dates and locations, visit his

website at

www.leviriggs.com

LEVI RIGGS

People to See

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The original Amish Country Quilt Show has been revamped and the dates have

been postponed from Septem-ber 17 to October 23 and 24. The official name has also been changed to the Creative Inspira-tion Expo.

Get your creative juices flow-ing because there will be more than just quilts this year at the annual event to be held at the Buckeye Event Center in Dal-ton, OH. There will be crochet-ing, knitting, scrapbooking and

By Kathy Barnett / Managing Editor

stamping added to the mix. A variety of free demonstrations will be offered throughout both days of the event as well as dis-plays and exhibits.

Several quilt guilds and clubs will be present displaying hun-dreds of quilts to introduce new patterns and help create new ideas for your next project. One special quilt will be on display for a quilt raffle.

Admission is only $7 per per-son. Hours both days are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 412-372-8130.

Things to Do: Quilt a Quilt

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Things to Do: Dine on the Dinner Train

I enjoy old movies. It can be comedy, romance, ac-tion, western or a musi-cal. It’s especially hard

to pass up a good mystery, es-pecially if it is combined with any of the above themes. Yes, I know they can be rather predict-able, but occasionally they sur-prise me. In fact, over the years I have stopped trying to figure out who is guilty. It’s more fun to sit back and watch the story unfold.

By Kandy Derden / Managing Editor for Missouri Weekender

A few years ago, we attend-ed a dinner theater which was a murder mystery. In one way, it resembled Murder on the Orient Express because any and all the suspects had a motive. Come to find out, the script was written such that the audience partici-pation determined the ending. It was great fun to be involved rather than just watch! From that point on, we were hooked. Anytime we get a chance to at-tend a mystery dinner theater,

we take it. We’ve been to tradi-tional theaters where dinner is served during the show, down-town restaurants where a stage has been added to provide the entertainment and an arena with live animals performing while guests are served in the bleachers.

Our most recent dinner theat-er opportunity came on wheels. The KANSAS BELLE DINNER TRAIN serves a delicious dinner catered by 23rd Street Brewery.

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While in the area, be sure to visit nearby Ottawa, home of the Old Depot Museum. and Plaza Cinema,the oldest continually operating movie theatre.

interact with passengers“The Likely Suspects”

during a murder mystery

Step back in time where you de-part from the over 100 year old Santa Fe Depot to travel aboard the 1940’s era decorated cars. Furnishings and ornamentation are typical of the decade includ-ing a flag with only 48 stars. At-tention is given to every detail from fresh flowers adorning each table to individual place cards which help personalize the expe-rience.

During your journey you may listen to music from the Big Band Era, enjoy live entertainment provided by Theatre Lawrence in the form of a WWII USO show or a melodrama. On other excur-sions, the genre is my favorite: a good, old fashioned ‘whodunit.’

The Likely Suspects (writers, producers and performers) are well known for original interac-tive murder mysteries. Due to a lack of space on the train, the cast must be minimal. Passen-gers are given the privilege of portraying the supporting roles during the round-trip from Bald-win City to Ottawa, Kansas. The result? Great fun for all as each table of guests is guided through the process of creating a detec-tive agency, selecting a name and alias, determining which person from the group will portray one of the suspects, scrutinize each character’s motive as the plot un-folds and then analyze the clues

until the mystery is solved. Every person present is involved by vot-ing for the best guest actor and ac-tress.

For more information, direc-tions to 515 High St. or to make reservations go to www.Kansas-Belle.com or call 800.942.7245.

While in the area, be sure to vis-it nearby Ottawa, Kansas which is the home of the OLD DEPOT MUSEUM. Train lovers of all ages will enjoy the exhibits, especially

the large HO model train layout which depicts the area’s rich rail-road history. For more informa-tion, go to www.olddepotmuse-um.org or call 785.242.1250.

Ottawa is also the home of the oldest continually operating mov-ie theater in the world. PLAZA CINEMA owner, Peach Madl, enthusiastically shared the story which began during a street car-nival in 1905. The discovery of some photographs taken during this event prompted the begin-ning of the research that ultimate-ly unraveled more than a century of “Cinemagic” in Ottawa.

The very first moving picture to have a story line, The Great Train Robbery, was being shown in a tent. Shortly thereafter, the first movie house opened at 211 S. Main Street. Although the build-ing was occupied by other busi-nesses, a man named Fred Beeler began showing movies in the up-stairs hallway because it was the only space long enough to project the picture. Later that year, the lo-cal newspaper printed several sto-ries about the benefits of movies, proclaiming them as fascinating and declaring them to be a safe place for children during matinee showings.

Throughout the decades, there have been several name changes and numerous renovations.

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Things to Do: Dine on the Dinner Train

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One of the most recent chang-es added is a spectacular Movie Memorabilia Museum where you can view props, scripts, posters, wardrobe and other miscellane-ous motion picture items. With two cinemas, current and new releases along with aged films and historic movies are available daily. Check out www.plazacin-emagicexperience.com for further information.

My grandmother used to for-mulate her opinion of a restaurant based upon their pie. I’m sure she would have loved KEIM BAK-ERY located at 304 S. Main street, just down the street from the cine-ma. Stop by for lunch where you can get what has been voted the best burgers in town, served on buns freshly baked in house. Got a sweet tooth? Finish your meal with one of their giant cookies or a slice of pie.

I sampled the Anxious Aunt-ie Pie, named for a favorite aunt. As the story was related to me, she had a tendency to get nervous about overbaking and thus would pull baked goods out of the oven a bit prematurely. As a result, she became known for serving treats with a gooey center. Anxious Auntie Pie was indeed a chocolate brownie-like creation, complete with the gooey center. Delish! I’m sure my grandmother would have agreed. Check out facebook.com/keimbakery.

After a full day of sightsee-ing in Ottawa, be sure to return

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to Baldwin City for dinner at the WOODEN SPOKE RESTAU-RANT located at 203 First Street. The friendly staff and country dé-cor create a homey atmosphere where you can relax and enjoy a wonderful meal. On week-ends their specialty is prime rib, so come early to beat the crowd. Joanne Arnold, owner and head cook has mastered the art of cook-ing a ribeye to perfection: tender and juicy with excellent flavor.

If beef isn’t one of your prefer-ences, try the tenderloin. Each is

hand cut, then breaded in a special recipe of Joanne’s own combina-tion of spices. Try the onion rings for a complimentary flavor to any entrée.

But wait. There’s more! Finish your meal with a piece of home-made pie. Apple is one of the most popular flavors of pie, but the var-iations are endless. This pie was seasoned just right to enhance, not overpower the flavor of the apples. My grandmother would have ap-proved of the artistry involved in such a creation. Call 785.594.2222

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for more information about their daily specials.

After such a busy day and a good meal, it is time to relax. THREE SISTERS INN bed and breakfast is a beautiful, Victori-an Queen Anny style home dec-orated with period furnishings. Guests have the option of enjoy-ing breakfast in the dining room, tea room or for a special treat, served in your suite.

This elegant home is the per-fect location for wedding events, showers, retreats, company meet-ings or a traditional tea party for girls of all ages. Contact Three Sis-ter Inn B&B located at 1035 Ames Street in Baldwin City, Kansas for further information about servic-es offered. Visit www.threesist-ersinn.com or call 785.594.3244 to make reservations.

If you are traveling with chil-dren, the BALDWIN CITY LODGE provides fun family en-tertainment. A miniature golf course on the property is free to all lodge guests. Even without the excuse of children, we enjoyed several games one evening.

The Lodge offers beautiful new suites with full kitchens, wood burning fireplaces, flat screen TV’s, two person jacuzzis, and outside patios. RV hookups are also available. So make your res-ervations early for Baldwin City Lodge, 502 Ames St, by calling 785.594.3900 or go to www.bald-wincitylodge.com.

If you are in the area over a weekend, take the free trolley

tour. This nostalgic expedition which departs from the lodge every Saturday morning is a wonderful way to visit multiple sites including the 1906 Santa Fe Historic Depot, Midland Rail-way, Kansas Belle Dinner Train, Downtown Baldwin City, Baker University and Blackjack Battle-field. Call 785.594.3670 for more information or to arrange a sen-ior day trip.

Carriage rides are also avail-able from the lodge. Since we were not able to ride the Saturday trolley, we briefly visited some of the area via horse drawn wagon. While we were being escorted around the area, we learned a lot

of interesting details about Bald-win City.

Of special interest is the Ma-ple Leaf Festival which takes place the third full weekend in October. Make arrangements now to be in the area for this cit-ywide event which provides en-tertainment in the form of carni-val booths, crafts, lots of antigue shops for treasure hunting and entertainment on the ‘lawnato-rium’ of Baker University. With the abundance of maple trees in the region, all the red and orange colors make for numerous photo ops. If I ever get go back, I hope it is during this time of year so I can see the abundant beauty of this town.

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Places to Go

The kids loved it! When you have two girls and two boys to please, sometimes it’s hard to find a weekend getaway where all involved will have fun. At the Lost River Cave, this was not a problem. They are still talk-ing about it.

We visited on a Sunday and had the opportunity to see hundreds of butterflies that had just been released earlier that day in the Butter-fly Habitat. It isn’t far from the entrance of the cave to the enclosed garden via the Blue Hole Trail. Unfortunately, the garden is only open from late May to the middle of September. So we will move on as there are at least two miles of easy walking trails

to explore. There were nu-merous photo opportunities along the way. The kids en-joyed the remains of stone buildings that once stored dynamite. The dynamite was used to help quarry the lime-stone. There are limestone bluffs all around us and a natural spring.

Your child can become an official Young Interpret-er by participating in three of five activities outlined in the handy guide book. Everything you need to get started is provided FREE in the Lost River Cave Visitor Center. Once three activi-ties have been completed, the kids receive an official Junior Trail Tour Certificate and a patch to sew on scout

Lost River Cave is a seven-mile cave system with a river running through it,

with its upper entrance in Bowling Green, Kentucky

By Norman Reed

Assistant Editor

at Far Right...


uniforms or a favorite trav-eling vest.

A good idea when trav-eling with kids is to start a scrapbook so when they re-ceive little momentos, they can have a place to keep them and help remember the things they learn on their travels.

The actual cave tour was the best part of all, taking approximately an hour. We learned about disappear-ing Civil War soldiers as we headed toward the en-trance and our tour guide led us through about a ten-minute hike while tell-ing the tale of the blue hole.

At the entrance, make a wish as you duck under the fa-mous wishing rock. Here you can feel the limestone ceiling before moving into a huge room. where the tour guide gives an informative lesson on the history of the cave. There were in-terior lights along the

way, making the kids feel a lot safer.

It was actually comforta-ble, nice and cool inside for a hot summer day. It was an eye opener for the kids and they all talked about the ride the whole way home.

If you are staying for the whole weekend or over-night in the area, the Hol-iday Inn University Plaza caters to the kids. It’s clean, the staff is very friendly and helpful, and the atmos-phere is most relaxing. The kids loved playing in the indoor pool and looking

out over the atrium in the glass elevators.

The hotel was recently renovated. and the atri-um-style high-rise struc-ture welcomes any wea-ry travelor. It is close and convenient to the National Corvette Museum, Beech Bend Amusement Park and the Lost River Cave.

We ate breakfast there, a buffet for all to enjoy. The kids didn’t mind waking up early since they got to choose whatever they wish to eat. What a way to start the day!. For reservations or information, visit www.hibowlinggreen.com.

At right is the underground boat

tour entrance to the cave while beloware photos of our

hotel for the weekend, Holiday Inn

University Plaza




Best of the Bayou Festival will bring together the best in Louisiana’s food, art and music, including Nation-al recording artist Marc Broussard and The Reviv-alists September 26-7.

The event will stretch a quarter of a mile in downtown Houma. The Chevron Bayou Boudin Stage, located near the Whitney Bank parking lot along Main Street, and the Peoples Drug Store Gulf Groove Stage on the Houma Courthouse steps will be home to some of the region’s most recognized musical acts including Sweet Crude, Kristin Dia-ble, Big Sam’s Funky Nation, Nonc Nu, Jo-El Son-nier, Lil Nathan, Kelly Willis, Travis Matte and the Kingpins, and Maggie Koerner.

Holding to tradition, the Best of the Bayou Festival will also spotlight local artists. The local lineup includes Corporate America, Dulac Smack, Pontchartrain Wrecks, Good Feelin’, Teri & The Fellas, VooDoo Bayou, Waylon Thibodaux and the Cajun Music Preservation All-Stars.

“From top to bottom we’ve got all-stars,” said Billy Foster, festival chairman and music head-hunter. “Variety is the main theme, with rock, funk, country, zydeco, Cajun, R&B and second-line rhumba all part of the menu. The common denom-inator is a good time.”

The festival will also feature food from some of area chefs and eateries, including Cajun favorite such as jambalaya and bread pudding. A festival marketplace showcasing local art and handmade crafts will also be available for festivalgoers.

Highlights of this year’s festival include the An-nual Great Gator Race along Bayou Terrebonne, which is sponsored by Stephanie Hebert Allstate Insurance, the 2015 Signature Cocktail, the Chev-ron Bayou Land Kids Korner hosted by Kids in Motion Discovery Playhouse Museum and an

open car show sponsored by the Cajun Corvette Club.

New to this year’s festival is the Cajun Reebox 5K Walk/Run on Sunday, a downtown fun-run in which participants wear white rubber boots, or Cajun Reebox, typically worn by local workers in the shrimping industry.

The festival information and schedule of bands is available at www.bestofthebayou.org.

People to See: at the

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Known as the Bourbon Capital of the World, you will also dine in style. Whatever your style is, Bardstown has a restaurant that will fit it.

The Rickhouse If you’re looking for an upscale night out with fine dining, wine

and cocktails that most captures Bardstown’s Bourbon heritage, it’s going to be The Rickhouse. Bourbon is king here with a selection of 120 bourbons. You can do a Bourbon Flight, a tasting of five dif-ferent bourbons for a reasonable price. The Rickhouse is a tad hard to find but worth the search. They are located in historic Spalding Hall’s basement. Spaulding Hall is home of the Oscar Getz Muse-um of Whiskey History. When you enter the cozy low ceilinged room, you feel are in a rickhouse. While on the trip, we took the Bourbon Tour and learned that a rickhouse is where the barrels of bourbon are aged. Barrels carefully staged around the restaurant complete the feel.

My choice for the entree, the Bourbon Blueberry Glazed Salmon worked magic with a simple fish. Others who sampled the thick steaks and the pork chops covered with a Bourbon Apricot Chut-ney were equally happy.

Michael from Jim Beam Distillery met us there and gave us an in-depth background of the history of bourbon. Starting way back with the Vikings and moving on to how bourbon got its color. A detail I had never known before but worth sharing. It seems that the settlers in Kentucky, which at that time was a part of Virginia called Bourbon County, had moved here to escape taxation. Essentially they were making moonshine. They shipped it down the river first in earthen jugs and whatever was handy. Then someone got the idea of using the barrels that they received salted food in. Of course they had to get rid of the salt. No problem. They decided to char the interior of the barrels until no salt remained. However when the new shipments arrived in New Orleans, one of their main buyers, the whiskey had turned form cleat to amber. However, along with the color, it gave it the distinct taste we know today as bourbon. Buyers wanted all they could get and began asking for it by the county’s name which was stamped on the barrels, “bourbon.”

Enjoying our meal at the Rickhouse

& Lounge.

One of a kind Recipes: sprinkled, glazed and grilled with seasonal produce, and quality

ingredients. Try the best Pork Chops around!

The lovely dining room at the Rickhouse with

barrels of bourbon stored on the racks..

Michael explains about charring the

bourbon barrels.

LET’S EAT! in Bardstown, Ky.

Things to Do:

By Kathleen WallsEditor of “American Roads”


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The Harrison Smith House Another night on the town the Harrison Smith House was the

chosen spot. The setting is a beautiful colonial style home. Its ear-liest section was built in the late 1700s. Washington Irving wrote about it in his “Crayon Papers.”

The Harrison-Smith House was established on the belief that Kentucky has an immense amount to offer the food and spirit lov-ing public. Chef Newman Miller, a graduate of Sullivan Universi-ty’s Culinary School, and his Sous Chef Josh Smouse, try to keep as many dishes as possible Farm to Table. The freshness and original-ity of their menu attest to their high standards. The menu which changes to meet the Farm to Table creed, blends old Kentucky fa-vorites like Hoppin’John, Local Catfish and Sorgum Pie with more exiot fare like their Pork Schnitzel with rice grits and shaved Brus-sels sprouts slaw and Crispy Amish Chicken Thighs. Whatever your choice they have a wine of cocktail to complement it. They are only open for dinner Wednesday through Saturday.

Old Kentucky Dinner TrainOne of my favorite dining experiences in Kentucky was on the

Old Kentucky Dinner Train. Brandy Farmer, Office Manager at My Old Kentucky Dinner Train, led us on a tour of the depot before we ate. She took us through the old depot, the original part of which dates back to 1853. It was in use until 1953 and is listed on the “Na-tional Register of Historic Places.” The train is pulled by one of three 1940s vintage engines It has three dining cars and a kitchen car. An average excursion is about 3 hours. Varied excursions include mur-der mysterys, magic shows, wine mixers and kid excursions.

Unlike many excursion trains, meals are cooked on the train. Chef Gil Logan was the chef when I visited. He invited us into his kitchen to watch the magic. Since then a new chef, Jeff Sidebottom, is continuing the same tradition and throwing in some culinary tricks of his own. Jeff holds a degree in Culinary Arts from Johnson & Wales University and can hold his own even in the small kitchen on a train. This is a wonderful place to try a Kentucky Hot Brown, toasted bread topped with a generous portion of roasted turkey breast, covered with mornay cheese sauce and topped off with ba-con and tomato. It is baked until it is bubbly and golden brown and garnished with parmesan cheese.

For dessert try the Chocolate Choo Choo, a chocolate engine filled with Chantilly cream and dark chocolate mousse riding on a chocolate raspberry track. No matter what you try, there are no wrong choices here. It’s a train ride made in culinary heaven.

Enjoying our meal at the Harrison Smith

House & Lounge.

Cooking gourmet food in the train’s tiny kitchen

The lovely dining room at the Rickhouse with

barrels of bourbon stored on the racks..

The dining car of the Old Kentucky Dinner

Train


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Mammy’s KitchenAnother spot that works for any age is Mammy’s Kitchen.

Dawn Prystal, Tourist Commission Director for Bardstown/Nelson County, told us “it’s where all the locals eat.” A restaurant can have no better endorsement.

It did live up to expectations. The ham slice was so big, I couldn’t eat it all and the eggs were cooked to perfection. The bis-cuits reached my level of perfection as well. I was impressed with the lunch and dinner menu even though we didn’t get to sample them. The food here is home cooked. It’s not chef cuisine. It’s what your grandmother used to cook. That is if she did recipes like Hot Brown or Bourbon Chops along with her Crispy Fried Chicken.

They also serve many of the usual comfort-style foods. There’s a kids menu for those traveling with family. You can being the kids here and not worry about the linens or upsetting the maître d. If there is an accident, your waitress will hurry over with a towel and reassure the kids “It’s okay honey; I’ll get you another glass of milk.”

Kurtz RestaurantWe ended out trip dining with lunch at the Kurtz Restaurant.

Even if the food hadn’t been delicious, (which it was), it would have been worth a visit for its history. The restaurant has been in busi-ness for four generations; so that says a lot about the food quality.

It all began in 1937 when J. Merrill Kurtz and his wife, Annette C. Kurtz, purchased the land and built a two-story building that they used as a restaurant on the first floor and their living quarters on the second floor. When the Kurtz family learned that The Old Kentucky Home located just across the street and immortalized in Stephen Foster’s song, would be used to present the state play, They expanded. In 1959 the Kurtzes built the Bardstown-Parkview Motel to accommodate the expected flood of tourists. Both proper-ties were placed on the National Historic Register in 2011.

The ambience inside is traditional and soothing. The food is Southern plantation style at its best; Skillet Fried Chicken, Kentucky Ham, and naturally, Kentucky’s favorite dish, the Hot Brown. I chose the Hot Brown and in my limited experience found it as good or better than any I had tasted. For dessert I had cobbler. Yummy. Note: the Kurtz closes from Jan. 1 to March 1. wrong choices here. It’s a train ride made in culinary heaven.

*Kathleen Walls is the publisher. editor and one of the featured col-umnists for American Roads, The Ezine for anyone who travels American Roads (www.americanroads.net).

Known as a family restaurant for

breakfast, lunch, dinner AND

dessert, the patio is open for dining as weather permits.

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ANOTHERHAuNTEd

TRAIN RIdE!Blowing Rock, N.C. – For a quarter century, the chilling sound of a long

train whistle echoing through a fall High Country night signals that it’s time once again for Tweetsie Railroad’s Ghost Train® Halloween Festival. Guests from far and wide plan their trips each year to enjoy Tweetsie’s family-friendly Halloween celebration and take in peak leaf season in the Blue Ridge Mountains. This year’s Festival will take place Friday and Sat-urday nights from September 25 through Halloween night. Admission is $34 for adults and children.

Children 2 and under are admitted free. Ordering advance tickets online at Tweetsie.com is strongly recommended. Daytime visitors can still enjoy all of

the Wild West family fun and adventure they’ve come to expect from Tweetsie Railroad. But beware when the sun goes down: the park is transformed into a world filled with new frights and de-lights around every corner, when the gates open at 7:30 p.m. each night. The Ghost Train will howl its way through the night, taking riders on a frightful three-mile trip.

“ Named one of the Top 20 Events in the Southwest!

South Region


By Leah Knepper Named as one of the “Top 20 Events in the Southeast” by the

Southeast Tourism Society, a ride on the Ghost Train is just the beginning. Take a stroll through the Freaky Forest where you’ll encounter dark surprises along the way. Visit the Boneyard where you can try to find your way through a 3-D Maze, a dis-orienting Black Hole and a mystifying Warp Tunnel. Or check out Tweetsie’s Haunted House, where 13 frightening rooms await only the bravest visitors that dare to enter.

Younger guests need not fear: the Ghost Train® Halloween Festival is safe, scary fun for all ages. Enjoy the spooktacular black light show at the Haunted Palace Saloon. Join in the lively dance party on Tweetsie’s Main Street. Take a spin on the amusement rides at the Creepy Carnival. Children can collect plenty of sweet treats while trick-or-treating throughout the park, and are en-couraged to wear costumes.

Fun Facts about Tweetsie Railroad’s Ghost Train® Halloween Festival:

• Tweetsie Railroad’s Ghost Train Hallow-een Festival began in 1990 and celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2014.

• It takes six months to prepare the park for the Ghost Train Halloween Festival.

• 200 employees are required to frighten all of the guests.

• Professional costumers and makeup art-ists transform Tweetsie employees into Hal-loween haunters.

• The Ghost Train makes up to 10 haunt-ing trips each night of the festival.

Tweetsie Railroad is open Fridays, Satur-days and Sundays through November 1. The 2015 season ends Sunday, November 1. The park’s Wild West themed hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Ghost Train® Halloween Festi-val runs from 7:30 - 11:30 p.m. Tickets and Golden Rail Season Passes are available at Tweetsie.com.

Tweetsie Railroad is located on U.S. High-way 321 between Boone and Blowing Rock, North Carolina. For more information about the 2015 season at Tweetsie Railroad, visit Tweetsie.com or call 877.TWEETSIE (877.893.3874).

ANOTHERHAuNTEd

TRAIN RIdE!

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NORFOLK, Va., (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Glass Wheel Stu-dio, a contemporary art facility located in the heart of The NEON, Norfolk’s Arts District, has com-missioned a large-scale mural by internationally-recognized con-temporary artist and award-win-ning painter Alex Brewer, a.k.a. HENSE. With this public mural project and an incredible schedule of upcoming exhibitions, Glass Wheel Studio aims to cultivate a deep appreciation for contempo-rary art in glass and beyond. The mural, which will cover the build-ing’s three-story facade on Olney Road, is the perfect prelude to Glass Wheel’s grand opening this November.

Brewer developed his iconic abstract style through a mix of

formal education, immersion in street art culture, and experience in professional studios. Starting in the early ‘90s, he discovered his love for creating art in the public space through graffiti. He quick-ly gained notoriety for his work under the name HENSE. Today, Brewer is known for colorful and dynamic compositions that marry the quick, gestural brushstrokes of both graffiti and abstract paint-ing.

Brewer has received numerous notable commissions throughout the United States and abroad. His 2015 projects have included mas-sive grain silos in Australia, a sub-station at Very Fun Park in Taipei (his first public work in Asia), and a site-specific mural created for Facebook’s global headquarters in Menlo Park, CA.

“After months of renovations and prepping our facade, we can-not wait to see HENSE’s mural go up,” said Cheryl White, director of Glass Wheel Studio. “The colors and energy present in his work will infuse our building with the blocks between The Chrysler Mu-seum and The Plot.

Commissioning a mural is one of the best ways we could think to support public art and add to the positive energy in The NEON Dis-trict.”

HENSE will begin painting at GWS in late September. The com-munity is invited to a FREE event at GWS on Saturday, Sept. 26 from noon - 4 p.m. The public can expe-rience HENSE at work while en-joying lunch from food trucks, lo-cal craft beers, and entertainment provided by DJ Lord Thomas.

The Glass Wheel Studio Brings World-Renowned Muralist, Alex Brewer,

a.k.a. HENSE to Norfolk.

People to See: Alex Brewer

About Glass Wheel Studio:Opening this fall, Glass Wheel Studio is a contemporary art facility located in the heart of The

NEON, Norfolk’s Arts District. The newly renovated 8,500-square-foot space will feature two ro-tating galleries and affordable artist studios. Through stimulating exhibitions and an active Studio Artist Program, Glass Wheel Studio will cultivate a deep appreciation for contemporary art in glass and beyond. It will serve as an incubator for extraordinary ideas and aims to encourage artists across all disciplines to pursue and elevate their craft. For more information visit: www.GlassWheelStudio.com.

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THINGSTO DO:

Pigeon Forge, TN - The Hollywood Wax Museum Enter-tainment Center has opened its newest thrill attraction Out-break – Dread the Undead, according to Tej Sundher of Kuvera Partners. The year-round haunted attraction joins the Hollywood Wax Mu-seum, Hannah’s Maze of Mirrors, and Castle of Chaos at the hilltop site on Showplace at Parkway.

Outbreak offers a high energy, thrill-a-minute haunted walk-through experience filled with hordes of the undead. The adven-ture takes place in the laboratory of ChemaCorp, a global leader in biotechnology, medical research, and defense contracting, where guests will come face to face with a military experiment gone terri-bly wrong. Alpha Strain, a viral compound designed to enhance soldier DNA, has turned test sub-jects and the entire research staff into aggressive zombies that must be stopped.

“Outbreak sets a new mile-stone in haunted attractions,” says Sundher. “The sets and scenes were created to be as au-thentic as possible. In addition to phenomenal live scares, we used next-generation animatronic char-acters which are the first of their kind in this industry.”

All of the hyper-realistic look-

ing zombie characters have their movements randomized with unique body motions, allowing them to choose how they move each time they are triggered. This gives a more lifelike performance and ensures that the characters never quite move the same way twice.

Guests are bombarded with sights, sounds, fog, aerosol attacks and even smells that blur the lines between fiction and reality. The audio in Outbreak was com-posed by two Emmy-award-win-ning sound designers who have worked for more than 30 years in film and television. Five unique scents (hospital, haunted house, boiler room, rotting decay, and campfire) are pumped into the attraction at key locations to make it all the more fun and creepy.

“We are extremely proud of the growth that Pigeon Forge has experienced in the last few years, including the development of the Hollywood Wax Museum Enter-

tainment Center,” says Mayor David Wear. “To see a great company like Kuvera Partners con-tinue to invest in local tourism and provide popular, high quality attractions is wonderful and definitely contrib-utes to our success as a national and interna-tional destination. We are excited to welcome Outbreak and can’t wait to see how we fare against those zombies!”

The new attraction in Pigeon Forge builds upon Kuvera’s success with its original Outbreak in Myrtle Beach, SC, opened last June. According to Sundher, “We’ve about doubled the square footage and added ten more scenes to the experience in Pigeon Forge. Its size and scope makes it one of the largest and most technically-advanced, year-round haunted attractions in the coun-try.”

Outbreak will be included in the new All Access Pass, pro-viding guests the opportunity to enjoy all four attractions for a discounted price. The facility is open 365 days a year from 9 am until late.

ADMISSION: All Access Pass – Four Attractions, One Ticket Price. $29 for Adults (Ages 12+); $19 for Children (Ages 4-11)

For hours and additional infor-mation, visit www.Hollywood-WaxEntertainment.com.

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PRNewswire/ Field of Screams

Maryland, the DC/Baltimore metro area’s definitive Haunt expe-rience will return for it’s 15th season late September in Mont-gomery County, MD. The attraction’s im-mense popularity - due to it’s Hollywood-level production value and 40 high-quality scare stations – has led the brand’s creator, Steel-head Productions, to expand into Washing-ton, DC at the request of thousands of fans. Scream City Washing-ton, DC, a 40-minute in-door walk through two intense haunted house experiences opens in early October and will be located at RFK Sta-dium (WARNING: At-

Nationaly Recognized Haunt experience returns for 15th year as the brand expands to bring double the scares

to the DC area, presented by Steelead Productions.

traction is intense and not recommended for those under the age of 13).

Field of Screams Mar-yland has long been lauded in the industry as one of the best Hal-loween Haunted At-tractions in the country and is the largest, most popular and most high-ly rated Scream Park in Maryland, Virginia,

DC and Delaware. In addition to being the Winner of A&E’s Na-tional Haunted House Design/Build Competi-tion in 2014 – it’s parent company, Steelhead Productions – has been recognized world-wide as a leader in high-level immersive haunt pro-ductions – working last year with the Baltimore Ravens and Hard Rock

Twinkies, pizza, and funnel cakes. Though the backstory remains in place at

Field of Screams every year, each attraction takes on new twists.

Get Ready to SCREAM your head off!!!

Cafe to transform their fun and bright Balti-more restaurant into something horrifying and dark in the matter of days. Steelhead Pro-ductions works with various corporate part-ners and private in-dividuals on creating mind-bending experi-ences for conferences and parties. The Field of Screams Maryland

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PLACES TO GO:

FIELD OF SCREAMS


“THE #1 RATED FIELD OF SCREAMS IN MARYLAND RETURNS FOR THE

2015 SEASON AND INTRODUCES SCREAM CITY, WASHINGTON, CC”

attraction alone welcomed tens of thousands of visitors in 2014.

Field of Screams Maryland and Scream City Washington DC are highly detailed and artfully con-structed haunts, using carefully crafted back-stories to build the foundation of these experiences. Steelhead Productions is expert at exploiting the scientific spec-trum of human fears, ensuring no one escapes their attractions without being scared beyond their expectations. Both haunts offer multiple inter-attraction ac-tivities. Field of Screams Mary-land is an indoor/outdoor experi-ence comprised of 4 unique fright areas - Haunted Trail, brand new 3D Nightmare Haunted House, Hades’ Hayride and Paintball Apocalypse where guests shoot zombies with paintballs. Scream City Washington, DC is com-pletely enclosed indoors with 2 major haunted houses - the Exorcism Estate and Slaughter

Factory. Concessions are avail-able onsite. Both attractions are Smoke and Alcohol-free and no bags are allowed on the proper-ty - everyone is subject to search and the company has an impec-cable safety record since incep-tion of operations in 2000.

Attendees should prepare for the fright of their lives by wear-ing sturdy shoes that are good to run in!

In addition to scaring the life out of the attendees year after year, the hauntrepreneurs at Steelhead Productions are long-time supporters of the areas they operate in giving back a sizable portion of its proceeds to local charity.

A leader in the haunted house ‘Business of Screams’, these at-tractions create hundreds of area jobs each year providing valuable financial support to the local economies it operates in. Tickets for Field of Screams

Maryland are ON SALE NOW at www.Screams.org and Scream City tickets go on sale shortly at www.ScreamCity.com - price varies by attraction.

The Details:Field of Screams Maryland –

4501 Olney-Laytonsville Rd Ol-ney, MD 20832 – 30 mins from DC/Balt/NoVa

Open every Friday and Sat-urday Sept 18-Nov 1 and most Thursdays and Sundays

See www.screams.org for full schedule

Scream City Washington DC – RFK - 2400 E Capitol St Washing-ton DC 20003 1 block from Stadi-um/Armory Metro (RED line)

Open every Friday and Sat-urday Oct 2 – Nov 1 and most Thursdays and Sundays. See www.screamcity.com for full schedule.

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FOOD FACTORY TOURS:Munch on a made-in-Pennsylvania treat as you learn how it is made.

ICONIC FOODS:The recipe for a unique culinary experience should always include a bite of something iconic.

In York County, tour Martin’s

Potato Chips in Thomasville,

where 50,000 pounds of fresh

potatoes are transformed into

chips each day. This company

has been in business since 1941

when Harry and Fairy Martin sold

homemade chips at local farmer’s

markets.

Eat your face off at The Spa at

The Hotel Hershey with an edible

chocolate facial. Like the smell

of fresh-baked brownies, the

chocolate mask helps combat the

visual signs of aging.

UNIQUE FOODS:It’s not just the food that seals a great culinary experience. Take in the sights, sounds, and smells in this collection of unique dining encounters

Sample anything and everything

apple from Adams County, where

20,000 of its acres are dedicated

to fruit production, or attend the

annual National Apple Harvest

Festival October 3, 4, 10, 11th at

the South Mountain Fairgrounds

Pennsylvania’s Foodie Experiences


FUN FAIR FOOD You name it! There’s deep fried “anything” you wish

From homemade pesto and

knife skills to canning apples

and cookies for gifting, Carlisle’s

Kitchen Shoppe & Cooking School

has a sweet lineup of classes.

Two family-owned candy stores in

Mercer County, Daffin’s Candies in

Sharon and Philadelphia Candies

in Hermitage, also offer factory

tours to see how their confections

are concocted. Of course, there

is also the ultimate chocolate

excersion to Hershey’s Chocolate

World.

TRY A COOKING CLASSGrab an apron and play with your food to whip up something special at a specialty culinary class.

AND FOR THE SWEET TOOTH...Chocolate, chocolate, and MORE chocolate.

Try a Fireball sandwich, bologna

sticks, or sweet-corn nuggets at

the Bloomsburg Fair from Sept.

26 through Oct. 3. Then top it all

off with an apple dumpling and

cinnamon flavored ice cream.

Delicious!

“Pennsylvania is well known for its mass selection of culinary choices, from fried munchies to iconic snacks or farm-fresh treats. While traveling through, consider these one-of a-kind food experiences. ”

By Norman Reed, Assistant Editor


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Creole United FestivalSausalito, California - Oct. 17

Dunphy Park

BrieflyFantom Fest is the event that

brings together the trifecta of fancons - Horror, Paranormal and Cosplay. Meet icons of the Horror

Film, Ghost Hunting and Cosplay worlds

all in one venue.Demos, costume contest, films...

www.fantomfest.com

Fantom FestSan Antonio, Texas - Oct. 9

Henry B Gonzales Convention Center

Featuring 120+ artisans offering

some of the finest work available

including jewelry, fall fashion, home

decor, furniture, and more. Demos and craft techniques

shared. $7 www.piedmont-craftsmen.org or 336-725-1516

Piedmont Craftsmen’s 52nd FairWinston Salem, N. Carolina - Nov. 21-2

Benton Convention Center

Educational, cultural, historical, and recreational facility promoting heritage tourism

in the Hudson Valley There is a Metro North Train Package for 1 day getaways through Metro North. www.bannermancastle.org

Bannerman Castle ToursBeacon, New York - Thru Oct. 31

Concerts / Dinners / Kayaking/ More

Music - Creole Culture - Food - Dance11 a.m. - 6 p.m. / Free admission

Featuring Andre Thierry - musical performanceTaste of the South cookout

www.creoleunitedfestival.com or 510-331-5575

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Beer WeekTraverse City, Michigan - Nov. 13-20

Local restaurants, bars, retail outlets & breweries

Culinary Classes at The MillEffingham, Illinois

Hodgson Mill Education Center

The Witching Hour Mansfield, Ohio - Sept. 25-Nov. 1

Ohio State Reformatory

Battle of Hampton ReenactmentHampton, Virginia - Oct. 24-25

Downtown waterfronts and parks

Fall Events Across the U.S. Not to Miss

List your event to be featured in one of the spaces below by emailing

information with a photo to the [email protected].

100 reenactors portraying troops in battle presented by the Hampton History Museum 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Crafts, food vendors and music in Carousel Park. www.visithampton.com or call

757-727-1610

Celebrate the contemplation of Nature’s gifts. A week of tastings, dinners, games, workshops and

lectures devoted to the area’s craft beer industry. Featuring

as many as 60 events including

opening Pub Crawl.traversecity.com

Join us to meet new friends, learn tips &

techniques, and gain kitchen confidence. Our knowledgeable

instructors will demonstrate recipes

and answer your questions as you taste

delicious dishes. All classes - $20.

visit www.hodgson-mill.com

Haunted X presents the Haunted Prison Experience: Supernatural III

Gates open at 6 p.m. Thursday - Sunday onlyTickets are $20 each ($30 speedpass)

All new each year! www.hauntedx.com

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