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Star Gazing
How do you escape light pollution? You have to travel to one of the best places in the country for amateur astronomers—Gunnison-Crested Butte, Colorado. On June 28, the largest public telescope in the state will open to the public in its new home at the Gunnison Valley Observatory, where near-perfect conditions at 7,703 feet allow for viewing the night sky. The observatory will be open at sunset every Friday from July through September. Details at www.coloradoskies.org and www.gunnisoncrested
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De-stress from Vacation
You come home from a relaxing vacation only to throw yourself right back into the stress-filled routine you were trying escape from in the first place. The solution is to plan for and insist upon a “reentry” day, one where you can catch up on mail at home, unpack, do your laundry, reconnect with neighbors, pick up the dog, and download the vacation photos. Consider it vacation insurance and a good way to transition back into your busy life.
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Hard Rock Park Opens
Myrtle Beach, SC—The party has started with the May 2008 opening of the $400-million, 55-acre Hard Rock Park in Myrtle Beach, the largest theme park to open in the United States in a decade. Providing 3,000 local jobs and introducing 50 attractions, including never before seen ride technology, the developers are banking on lots of visitors coming to experience what is being billed as a "modern family vacation." The park’s “rock environs,” including Born in the USA, British Invasion, Cool Country, Lost in the 70s, and Rock and Roll Heaven, are themed for specific music genres and feature entertainment venues in each for all ages so that families can stay together. Led Zeppelin—The Ride is a centerpiece of the park with a 120-foot tall loop, 75-foot-tall zero G roll and speeds up to 65 mph. Live musical performances, interactive attractions, children’s play areas, restaurants, and retail stores are on tap for $50 “per rocker” (children three and under are free) and $150 for an annual pass. There’s even a “Check it out! Guarantee” if the park doesn’t “rock your world” within 30 minutes. Hard Rock Park is located three miles from the beach at 211 George Bishop Parkway (www.hardrockpark.com).
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Southern Medical Association
August 7 9, 2008
Nashville, TN
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A Nantucket Escape
 Nantucket, MA—Discover the charm and serenity of an island where fully 40 percent of the land is under conservation protection. Picture wild moors, sandy beaches, cobblestone streets, and a historic harbor, and you’re in the former sea-whaling capital of Nantucket.
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Taj Boston Supper Club Opens
Boston, MA—One of the city’s most prestigious addresses, at the corner of Arlington and Newbury streets overlooking the Public Gardens, is the site of the exclusive Taj Boston hotel, a U.S. member of the Taj Hotels luxury division.
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Prince Edward Island Celebration
 Prince Edward Island, Canada—A yearlong celebration is underway on scenic Prince Edward Island to commemorate the island’s most famous heroine—Anne of Green Gables.
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DINING IN NASHVILLE |
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Radius 10
 Chef Jason Brumm brings together an eclectic modern American menu, combining his earlier experiences at the French-inspired Flagstaff House in Colorado and a stint in Seaside, Florida, mixing Southern roots with haute cuisine for a fresh, new approach to dining. The modern scene at Radius 10 fits right in with the trendy Gulch neighborhood. You may opt for the seasonal tasting menu, which may feature “low country” shrimp and scallops served with creamy grits, roasted corn, forest mushroom, and asparagus ragout. The pork tenderloin features bacon cheddar grits, mustard greens, crispy onions, and bourbon molasses jus. Catch the action in the kitchen at the Chef Bar, where you can enjoy lobster pizza with basil pesto, roasted corn salad, goat cheese, and pancetta or try the classic margherita pizza. Did we mention the killer cocktails and nice beer selection? (1103 McGavock Street; (615)259-5105; www.radius10.com).
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