When we were visiting Stratford, Ontario earlier this month, we had a slew of plays and musicals to choose from. For, as you know, Stratford is a theatre town, and why visit without seeing the shows? As we discovered, Stratford is also an art town, a foodie town, and a deeply cultural town. But I digress. The shows. 

Florida Culture for the Week of October 12, 2015 by Josh Garrick

FINAL WEEK – to Oct 18 –‘Into the Woods’ with CFCArts Theater Group

Central Florida Community Arts (CFCArts) is a gift to our community, and that ‘gift’ was recently acknowledged with a large donation to support CFCArts’ theatre program. Their season has begun with Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods through October 18. This Broadway hit and recent movie appeals to audiences of all ages. Now in its final week, visit cfcarts.com or contact info[at]cfcommunityarts.com.

New Brunswick surprised me. When we drove through, on our Epic Canadian Road Trip from Kalamazoo to Newfoundland, we went fast. Coming back, we took our time - and fell in love. This is a province that should be on everyone's to-visit list. It's beautiful, full of culture and art and friendly people, showcases amazing, fresh food, and the scenery - well, this is one part of the world I will return to again and again.

Columbus, Ohio, has its first Art Boutique hotel, and let me tell you how much I love this place. Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph, located in the Short North neighborhood, is an oasis of luxury and art. Great care is taken to ensure a luxury experience, from the valuable staff to the crisp, luxurious rooms. Here at the Joseph, there are 135 guest rooms (including 11 suites and a Presidential Suite) – and plenty of art.

A visit to Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids, Michigan guarantees fuel to the soul and creative inspiration. The new addition of the Richard and Helen DeVos Japanese Garden this June adds another stronghold of natural wonder with peace and serenity at every corner.

Last week, I took you on a stroll through the Ohio Renaissance Festival. Today, I'm going to share the Festival A-Z.

Nestled alongside the Miramichi River in (you guessed it) Miramichi, New Brunswick is a treasured hotel, and a genius restaurant. I had no idea, when we pulled up to the long (very long!) yellow building fronting the river, that such goodness would await us inside.