Dec 28th, 2010 at 2:30PM:
It's Christmas. What do you get an avid traveler who used to be an archaeologist?
For my wife the answer is obvious--a trip to a Roman city!
So here we are in Mérida, capital of the province of Extremadura in Spain, not far from the Portuguese border. In Roman times it was called Emerita Augusta and was capital of the province of Lusitania. This province took up most of the western ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Exploring ancient Rome in Mérida, Spain
Dec 28th, 2010 at 2:30PM:
It's Christmas. What do you get an avid traveler who used to be an archaeologist?
For my wife the answer is obvious--a trip to a Roman city!
So here we are in Mérida, capital of the province of Extremadura in Spain, not far from the Portuguese border. In Roman times it was called Emerita Augusta and was capital of the province of Lusitania. This province took up most of the western ...Hidden Treasures: Chicago's Annoyance Theater
Aug 16th, 2010 at 3:00PM: Years ago, you could walk into Chicago's Annoyance Theater with a six-pack of beer and a pack of cigarettes, sit on one of the many battered couches in the one-room theater and enjoy an outrageously silly, sometimes raunchy and totally hilarious stage performance.
The group gained fame with their show entitled "Brady Bunch Live," during which the actors and actresses did a blow-by-blow ...Shakespeare's first theatre discovered
Jul 19th, 2010 at 11:00AM: Archaeologists in the London borough of Shoreditch have uncovered the city's first theatre, and the first that staged Shakespeare's plays.
Named simply "The Theatre", it opened in 1576 and the game is afoot to build a new theatre on the site. The Theatre Appeal is raising money for the project and plans to install glass floors so visitors can admire the original Elizabethan floor and ...Theater, art, and Haggis! A guide to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Mar 31st, 2010 at 1:00PM: Each week, Gadling is taking a look at our favorite festivals around the world. From music festivals to cultural showcases to the just plain bizarre, we hope to inspire you to do some festival exploring of your own. Come back each Wednesday for our picks or find them all HERE.
Known as the "largest festival on Earth", Scotland's Edinburgh Fringe Festival has something for everyone. From ...Photo of the Day (12.20.2009)
Dec 20th, 2009 at 6:00PM:
I'm loving the "eye-catching," over-the-shoulder perspective in today's photo, brought to us courtesy of Flickr user The L-List. The picture's subject is a Balinese dancer, preparing some pre-performance makeup. The mirror's reflection and great angle make you feel as though you were right there backstage, getting ready to start the show.
Want your pics considered for Gadling's Photo of the ...London theater for all: Device translates performance into 8 languages
Nov 29th, 2009 at 12:30PM: Captions aren't just for the opera anymore. London theater is becoming more welcoming to foreign visitors by offering AirScript -- a hand-held device that gives live translations in eight languages. The captions scroll throughout the performance -- about seven lines at a time -- in orange letters on a black background to cut the glare factor. Theater-goers can pick from English, French, German, ...Theater of Dionysus to be restored at the Acropolis
Nov 29th, 2009 at 11:00AM: The Theater of Dionysus at the foot of the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, will undergo a major renovation over the next six years. This theater was sacred to the god of wine and drama and in ancient times hosted the annual Dionysia, a festival in his honor. The festival included a competition for playwrights and the winners are a Who's Who of Greek drama and comedy, including Sophocles, Euripides, ...In Oberammergau: the most "passionate" performance you will ever see
Nov 10th, 2009 at 1:00PM: Now you can visit a plague-ridden era and watch history unfold. No, this is not an invitation to get busy with swine flu. Instead, head out to Oberammergau, Bavaria and witness a performance that has been carried out for centuries.
In 1633, Oberammergau's population was decimated by the Plague. The villagers were brutalized, but their spirit remained strong, and they promised to act out the events ...Six steps to a Broadway night you'll always remember
Nov 8th, 2009 at 12:00PM:
There are so many choices available, it can be almost impossible to construct a perfect dinner-and-a-show night. Whether you live in Manhattan or are in town for the first time, it's too easy to make a wrong turn, pick an unsatisfying restaurant or wind up chasing from one venue to the next. A single wrong turn can send you into a scramble, putting what should be the evening of your life at ...Christians protest transssexual Jesus
Nov 4th, 2009 at 4:30PM: A play in Glasgow, Scotland, has sparked an angry protest by local Christians. Jesus Queen of Heaven depicts Jesus as a transsexual woman and is part of the Glasgay! Festival celebrating lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered culture. The festival, which runs through November 8, features plays, music, dance, comedy, and many other events and has drawn artists from around the world. The annual ...Montreal Musts, to see: Watch La Vie unfold on the stage at La Tohu
Sep 23rd, 2009 at 1:00PM: Talk of circus spectacles in Montreal almost always centers on Cirque du Soleil, but a quick walk across the street from that troupe's headquarters will bring you to another performance at La TOHU. More than just an acrobatic exhibition, Les 7 doigt de la main's (seven fingers of the hand) La Vie weaves the physical feats into a full performance that fuses familiar themes from French literature ...Mezz vs. orchestra: It's the people around you
Mar 25th, 2009 at 9:00AM: I settled into my seat at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre in Manhattan on Saturday well in advance of the curtain's rise. My wife and I were eager to see "God of Carnage," which had received great reviews and featured a high-profile cast. For a change, we had seats in the mezzanine section – rather than our usual preference for orchestra. It wasn't a big deal, and we were prepared to accept ...Berlin celebrates 20 years of wall's collapse
Jan 12th, 2009 at 12:00PM: The Berlin Wall was pulled down 20 years ago, giving birth to a new industry: selling pieces of the Berlin Wall. Remember that? Well, all the pieces were probably bought long ago (well, except the "real" one that you picked up last week, of course), but there is still plenty you can do to celebrate. The list of cultural events is long and impressive, like the German translation of a short word in ...Budget Travel: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Jan 12th, 2009 at 11:30AM: Minneapolis. What comes to mind? Prince's purple jumpsuit, Francis McDormand's accent in the movie Fargo, the Mall of America and six months of winter. Perhaps the larger of the Twin Cities (Saint Paul being the smaller) is not on the tourist map, but it often gets props for being a nice place to live. (Forbes called it most affordable city to live well. The Minneapolis suburb of Plymouth was ...Galley Gossip: Boeing Boeing grounded
Jan 6th, 2009 at 1:30PM: January 4, 2009 was a very sad day on Broadway in New York City. While it is said that all good things must come to an end, does that really have to include the critically acclaimed Broadway show, Boeing Boeing? I mean this was one trip I didn't want to end. Ever! But when the doors finally closed and the lights went to black, I was there (along with a full house) to say Buh-bye to an era of ...Three Things the Press Coverage of RNC Didn't Show You about the Twin Cities
Sep 5th, 2008 at 1:00PM: I'll admit, I was a bit excited that the Republican National Convention was held in Saint Paul. Not for any political reasons, but because the Twin Cities (where I've lived on and off throughout my life) might get a bit of positive press while in the national spotlight. But it was not to be. Downtown Saint Paul became a "Green Zone" with most residents and visitors forced to remain outside. ...Shakespeare comes alive in Staunton, Virginia
Sep 4th, 2008 at 12:30PM: The Shenandoah Valley of Virginia is well known for its natural beauty. Visitors come from far and wide to hike the trails of the Shenandoah National Park and see the vibrant colors of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the fall -- but there's a new reason folks are flocking to the area: the theater. In 2001, Shenandoah Shakespeare, which was to become the American Shakespeare Center, opened the ...Journey Girl and Melburnalia: Theatrics on Flinders Lane
Oct 16th, 2007 at 2:00PM: Ahhh, the stories I have to share about my recent two-month stay in Melbourne. It's such a fantastic place. But until I get my arse in gear and bring those tales your way, let me at least suggest one spot you should check out if you're headed to the Victorian capital in the near future: fortyfivedownstairs is an art space located on fabulous Flinders Lane in Melbourne's central business district. ...GADLING'S TAKE FIVE: Week of September 10
Sep 15th, 2006 at 6:31PM: Kick back, relax and get ready for your weekly highlights of some Gadling's favorites. There were dozens this week, but I managed to narrow it down to these five. Hope you enjoy! 5. BT Blogger Blab Post Mortem: Sure this one isn't really going to help you in making your next big trip plans, but I liked it. Our very own Erik Olsen had the opportunity to hang out and better yet be apart of a panel ...Theater: Dress Up (or Not)
Sep 14th, 2006 at 3:40PM: I have had this conversation with numerous travelers (typically backpackers) in Europe: they want to go to the theater, opera, classical music concert but have no dressy clothes. The theater usually says that it encourages people to dress up but it is not enforced. Yet, all the locals dress up. Should they still go in jeans?
Most of them do. They justify it by saying that the real experience of ...
