july 24, 2009

Jan Gets a Blog!
I realized one of my long-time goals and launched my Girl on the Go blog covering travel-related news, events in Atlanta and relationships. Check out other blogs from travelgirl contributors here.

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Music of the Night

It's Phantom Fans Week in Las Vegas at the Venetian, with behind-the-scenes access, a Masquerade Ball, the cast of Phantom of the Opera and honorary guest Hal Prince, director of the legendary show. And two lucky fans will be selected to be transformed with wigs, makeup and prosthetics into Christine and The Phantom. The dates are September 16-20, and fans can attend a weekend or a full week.
Visit www.phantomvegasoffers.com/fansweek
for more information.

Andy Warhol in Milwaukee

Now the famed white-haired artist has an exhibition that explores his work during his final years at the Milwaukee Art Museum. Andy Warhol: The Last Decade opens September 26 and runs through January 3, 2010 and promises to challenge our preconceptions of this pop icon. From Milwaukee the exhibition travels to the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth (February 14–May 16, 2010); the Brooklyn Museum (June 18–September 12, 2010) and the Baltimore Museum of Art (October 17, 2010–January 9, 2011) www.mam.org

Two for One at Barnsley

Now through August 30, book one night at this enchanting resort in North Georgia and get one night free, Monday through Thursday. Get other deals at the golf course and spa as well. The resort offers a variety of accommodations from rooms to cottages to entire houses that you'll want to move right into. Other activities include fly-fishing, horseback riding, swimming, kayaking and hiking. www.barnsleyresort.com

Book with A-Peel

If there was ever a book that made me want to chuck city life and go live on a deserted island where I'm fairly sure there is no internet, Trader Joe's or readily available margaritas, it's The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society. Grab yourself a copy for your next trip, or long commute and you'll fall under its spell as well. And feel a little less sorry for yourself because you can't afford those new Jimmy Choos. www.amazon.com

pick of the week

I'm in love … with my new iPhone. Now that we've gotten acquainted, it's time to pimp it out. My first accessory is a way-cool Mophie juice pack air. This is a thin rechargeable external battery case that extends the battery of the iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS. Which means I can continue to watch my downloaded episodes of the TV show Extras during even the longest flight or car ride without running out of juice. I have the white case and also really like the way it looks – and matches my MacBook. Seems I'm an Apple girl all the way. $79.95 at www.mophie.com