Claire Mainprize

Colorado

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How to celebrate Cinco de Mayo 2025 in Pennsylvania

1 month ago | goodinfo.news | Claire Mainprize

Share Celebrate Cinco de Mayo 2025 in Pennsylvania at these cultural events, parties, and restaurants. Cinco de Mayo, Spanish for “Fifth of May,” is more widely celebrated in the United States than in Mexico, but that doesn’t make it any less meaningful.
Wisconsin’s oldest gay bar has closed

Mar 13, 2025 | upnorthnewswi.com | Claire Mainprize

This Is It, the oldest LGBTQ+ bar in Wisconsin, has closed its doors for good. Here’s why the business couldn’t survive. This Is It, located at 418 E Wells Street in Milwaukee, has officially closed. In a Facebook post on March 9, the establishment wrote: “This summer would have been the 57th anniversary of This is It!. Unfortunately, that celebration will not come to pass. As of today, we have closed our doors permanently.
Blast from the past: Nevada’s bizarre nuclear testing culture

Feb 24, 2025 | goodinfo.news | Aleza Freeman |Claire Mainprize

Share Between 1951 and 1992, significant nuclear weapons tests lit up Nevada skies. The atomic mushroom clouds and bursts of light are still a pop culture phenomenon. It’s been 62 years since some of the country’s most notable nuclear weapons tests lit up the Nevada skies, fascinating tourists and locals in Las Vegas and up to 100 miles away.
Dr. Ruth, Renowned Sex Therapist And Author, Dead At 96

Jul 13, 2024 | thelist.com | Claire Mainprize

Dr. Ruth Westheimer, better known simply as Dr. Ruth, the renowned sex therapist and author, has died at age 96, according to The Washington Post. Pierre Lehu, her publicist and co-author, announced the sad news, but no cause of death was provided. AdvertisementWestheimer went by a number of different names and titles throughout her lifetime. On her birth certificate, you'll find the name Karola Ruth Siegel.
3 Wisconsin Cities Perfect for a Quick Weekend Getaway

Jun 24, 2024 | upnorthnewswi.com | Claire Mainprize

Luckily, the Badger State is full of hidden gems and summer activities that are worth your while, whether you’re in the big city or a tiny coastal town. So without further ado, here’s a curated itinerary for quick weekend trips to La Crosse, Milwaukee, and Bayfield. Being a proper college town, La Crosse is buzzing with teenagers and twenty-somethings for most of the year. However, it becomes much quieter once the kids head home for summer break, making it the best time to visit.
Take advantage of these 6 winter staycation deals in metro Phoenix

Jan 3, 2024 | coppercourier.com | Claire Mainprize

Move over, snowbirds—it’s time for Arizonans to get their own fun in the sun. Due to the blue skies and relatively mild weather, the is from November to April. However, this time of year also brings in scores of proverbial “snowbirds” from around the country, all eager to escape the snow and soak up that sweet Arizonan sun. The annual migration sometimes leads to higher rates at resorts.
We found 7 off-season deals for a quick winter getaway in Michigan

Jan 3, 2024 | gandernewsroom.com | Claire Mainprize

Seven winter deals that let you spend a weekend away in the Mitten State. Who says vacations are just for summer? Michigan offers plenty of places that are perfect for a quick winter getaway, especially in Traverse City, metro Detroit, and along Lake Michigan. We scoured the web to find the best off-season deals in these areas so that you and yours can beat the winter blues and enjoy an affordable and fun trip. So pack your bags, bundle up, and get ready for some old-fashioned, snow-filled fun.
Michigan’s can’t-miss festivals, shows, and events in 2024

Jan 2, 2024 | gandernewsroom.com | Claire Mainprize

Say goodbye to 2023 and hello to 2024, a year promising dozens of exciting events in your home state. Whether you’re hoping to sing your heart out during Madonna’s world tour, attend the NFL draft, or experience the ever-magical Disney on Ice, there’s sure to be an event on our extensive list that’s right up your alley. Sporting EventsWhen: Jan. 4 (Kalamazoo), Jan. 27 (Auburn Hills), Jan. 28 (Grand Rapids), Jan.
8 winter celestial events in Arizona-starting in January

Jan 1, 2024 | coppercourier.com | Claire Mainprize

Mark your calendars and prepare to get your stargazing on. Put simply, a is anything that happens in space that is visible to the naked eye—think eclipses, equinoxes, and meteor showers. Basically, all the things that make you want to bundle up, head into the desert, and look up at the stars. From January 2024 until the beginning of spring, Arizonans will experience eight such events, from a Quadrantid meteor shower to the March equinox.
Two New Year Blessings For Those Who Struggled Through 2023

Dec 28, 2023 | patheos.com | Claire Mainprize

Blessing No. 1(By yours truly)Centuries after the Italian painter Caravaggio finished one of his earliest masterpieces, The Cardships, infrared imaging revealed that he’d made several significant changes along the way. Though the painting is large and dramatic, the naked eye can’t see that:The playing cards moved from their original placement. One of the figures’ hands shifted position. Stripes on a piece of clothing diverged from their initial trajectory.