Wednesday, July 1st, 2009
EVENTS
Flight Plans
The EAA AirVenture Oshkosh welcomes the jet set with a spectacular aviation celebration.
Whether you’re a dedicated plane enthusiast looking for a new part for your own craft, a history buff with in-depth knowledge of the early days of airline travel, or someone who enjoys watching the turns and dives of daring pilots, “The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration” is sure to thrill.
Representatives from NASA and the military—as well as jet manufacturers, pilot-training companies and gadget makers—are on hand to celebrate all things flight-related (and not-flight-related: take the Doobie Brothers’ concert on July 27, for instance).
Among the impressive aircraft on hand will be the gargantuan Airbus A380, making its first up-close appearance to the North American public.
More than 500,000 attend the event every year, and for most, the highlights are the air shows, which occur every day and feature the world’s finest aerobatic performers. Local favorites include the Warbirds of America as well as specialty military aircraft like a Marine Corps Harrier.
If things with wings send your spirits soaring, this is one event you won’t want to miss.
OSHKOSH, WIS. (30 min. from Appleton)
July 27-Aug. 2
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh www.airventure.org
Midwest Airlines offers special fare discounts for attendees. Use CMZ1674 as the promotional code when booking.
CALENDAR
JULY 25
The Music of John Williams
WASHINGTON, D.C.
There’s not enough time for them to cover all of Williams’ many film scores, but at the Wolf Trap’s Filene Center, the National Symphony Orchestra will perform some of the greats—Star Wars, Jaws and E.T. among them.
JULY 25
Music City Brewer’s Festival
NASHVILLE
Representatives from 50-plus breweries will be using words like “worty,” “fruity,” “mouthy,” “nutty” and “pine-needley”—but you will be just fine with the three b’s: beer, barbecue and blues music.
JULY 26-31
NDR Nationals
DES MOINES
With one of the few permanent soapbox derby tracks in the U.S., Des Moines is perfect for the National Derby Rallies’ championships. Expect to see the future Earnhardts of the world fly down the track at a scorching 30 mph.
Art of Influence
Four exhibits examine the life and work of artists who affected their respective art forms.
KANSAS CITY
Through Aug. 2
“George Segal: Street Scenes” at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
“George Segal: Street Scenes” at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, presents more than a dozen of the renowned sculptor’s powerful depictions of life in the city. Segal was an early proponent of using plaster bandages (the plaster/ gauze strips many associate with orthopedic casts) as a sculptural medium.
MINNEAPOLIS
Through Sept. 6
“Sin and Salvation: William Holman Hunt and the PreRaphaelite Vision” at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts
“Sin and Salvation: William Holman Hunt and the Pre-Raphaelite Vision” at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts presents more than 60 works by 19th-century painter William Holman Hunt, a founder of the PreRaphaelite Brotherhood, a short-lived but influential group that developed a style characterized by bright colors and hyperrealism.
NEW YORK CITY
Through Aug. 23
“Frank Lloyd Wright: From Within Outward” at the Guggenheim Museum
The Guggenheim Muse-um’s 50th Anniversary celebration (which began in May) continues with “Frank Lloyd Wright: From Within Outward.” The man who revolutionized contemporary architecture designed the Guggenheim itself, and more than 200 of his drawings will be shown along the iconic museum’s spiral ramps.
SAN FRANCISCO
July 11-Nov. 29
“Richard Avedon: Photographs 1946–2004” at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
Richard Avedon was responsible for some of the most iconic portraits of the 20th century, many of which will be on display in “Richard Avedon: Photographs 1946–2004” at the SFMoMA. The prolific and influential fashion photographer was known for his ability to capture emotion in the faces of his subjects.
CALENDAR CONT’D
AUG. 3-16
BDO Women’s Junior World Cup
BOSTON
Hundreds of athletes from 16 countries will converge on Harvard University’s Jordan Field for two weeks of competition in the largest international field hockey event the U.S. has ever seen.
AUG. 26
The Sommelier Smackdown
PHILADELPHIA
Choosing wine to match your meal can be a complicated art. Luckily, this showdown between a top sommelier and one of The Wine School’s top educators allows you to simply follow your gut and vote for the tastiest pairings.
SEPT. 5-7
Bumbershoot
SEATTLE
This quirky festival held at the 74-acre Seattle Center will feature bands (Franz Ferdinand), comedians (David Cross) and performance artists (PS 122), along with an eco-friendly attitude.
