Emily Kearns is a senior at the University of Pittsburgh dual-majoring in Communication and Business. She studied abroad in Florence, Italy in the spring of 2015 and developed a deep love for travel. Upon graduation in May, she hopes to find a career that incorporates her passions for photography, writing, and travelling.

NOW to Dec 27 – Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer – The Musical 

The beloved classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer flies off the screen and onto the stage this holiday season with all your favorite characters in this new production at the Orlando Rep. Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, and of course, Rudolph are all there in this beloved musical adventure that teaches us what makes us different can be what makes us special. Call 407.896.7365x1 or visit orlandorep.com

A glimpse into Acadian history at New Brunswick's Village Historique Acadien - Acadian Historical Village (VHA) showcases the daily lives of Acadians in New Brunswick over a period of several hundred years.

The new exhibit, 30 Americans. One Nation. Thirty Experiences, at the Detroit Institute of Arts, runs until January 18, 2016. I highly recommend planning a trip to Detroit to see this.

Why? This exhibit is a powerful look at race, power, art, and culture...and there's more to it than you can imagine.

Florida Culture for the Week of November 16, 2015 by Josh Garrick
 
NOW to Dec 19 – Winter Park Playhouse Offers FOREVER Plaid: Plaid Tidings

If you were always fascinated with the phenomena of pyramids, read on. In fact, there are a few countries around the globe that have pyramids besides the ones we all know and love in Egypt. As you know, pyramids are structures with triangular surfaces, coming to a point on top (remember drawing those in math class? I have notepads full of pyramid doodles.

Whether you’re traveling to the next state over or heading across the world, one of the most important things you should prepare for is your health. I’m not only thinking of insurance, which is essential, but all of the other things you can do to start, stay, and arrive home safely and in good health.

Rivers and lakes are living systems, both above and below the waters. The lives and livelihoods of creatures above and creatures below are deeply intertwined in large lake/river systems, and such is the case with Inle Lake, the connected chain of waterways and water bodies—small and large—in Myanmar.