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The Tours Loire Valley Tourist Office and the city of Tours offer a thematic tour of the Old Town of Tours, led by a guide. A guided tour of the emblematic Vieux Tours district around Place Plumereau, led by an expert guide.  Medieval half-timbered and stone houses stand side by side with exceptional townhouses. These mansions bear witness to the prosperity of this part of town, which grew up around a huge collegiate church dedicated to Saint Martin. Once home to the saint's body, it was the center of one of the oldest pilgrimages in Christendom. This tour has been awarded the Ville d'Art et d'Histoire label.

Come aboard a tuk-tuk for an original tour of the city of Tours! For 45 minutes, Pascal will be delighted to take you to discover the city's most emblematic sites: the old town of Tours, Les Halles, the Quartier des Arts, the Basilica Saint-Martin and, of course, the riverside of the Loire.

Enjoy the destination's must-see attractions: Castle and Gardens of Villandry, Castle of Azay-le-Rideau, Castle of Tours, Centre of Contemporary Creation Olivier Debré, Fine Arts Museum, « Compagnonnage » Museum, Natural History Museum, Saint-Cosme Priory, Psalette Cloister and a guided tour of Tours. This 48h Pass also includes bike hire, access to the little tourist train (available end of March 2024) and exclusive benefits from our partners (e.g. €3 discount per player with Escape Yourself, 10% discount in the pub « Au temps des Rois »)

Discover the Loire Valley and visit its 2 most prestigious castles in one great day: impressive Château de Chambord and stunning Château de Chenonceau. Learn about the intimate little secrets of the French Kings who once lived there. Enjoy off-the-crowd panoramic views thanks to your local guide, benefit from wealth of thrilling genuine details and funny anecdotes and make the most of this exciting day. Program: 9.30am: Departure from Tours. Meet your friendly guide in front of the Tourist Office in the city of Tours (just in front of the train station). Everybody's here? Let’s start the day! 9:30am: Start in front of the Tourist Office in the city of Tours, and get into our minivan, off to Chenonceau! Next step is Château de Chenonceau! On the way, get a good look at lovely privately owned châteaux but also other must-see castles of Loire Valley such as: Cheverny, Chaumont, Amboise, Montrichard... Chenonceau: this is the most visited historical monument in France after Château de Versailles. Admire this stunning chateau and its unique gallery, built on a bridge across the Cher River. With your guide, stroll through the gorgeously-manicured gardens à la Française named after the famous ladies who lived there: "Catherine de Médicis" and "Diane de Poitiers". Once inside, take your time to appreciate the refined architecture and feminine influence that prevails in each room of this renowned chateau, all decorated with beautiful antiques and the most divine fresh flower arrangements. The kitchens, the Queen bedroom, the Gallery... your tour guide will show you all the beautiful rooms of this incredible place. Lunch will take place off the beaten path. You will enjoy a typical French lunch in a lovely private château of Loire Valley, built by Jean le Breton! Start with the visit of this unique familly Château, meet the family and discover all the authentic rooms and lovely surroundings of this haven of piece. After the visit, hosted by the French Countess who lives there permanently, indulge in the nice and cozy atmosphere with tasty food and local Loire Valley wine. This experience will make you feel like the owner of the place! More than a chateau, this work of art is a glorious historical place that will take you to the heart of the Loire Valley and the Renaissance era. Your guide will make this trip back in time a fun and captivating experience. He will tell you everything about the history of the castle, built by the famous King François 1er. Unforgettable! Once inside, your guide will select for you the most emblematic rooms to visit: the double helix staircase, the chapel, the terrace...He will also share with you memorable anecdotes and point at hidden details of interest and breathtaking views of the château. So get ready to travel back in time of French Renaissance! After this exceptional visit, your tour-guide will advise you some spots to get a impressive view of the chateau. A spectacular day you will never forget. 5.30pm: Back to the Tourist Office in Tours

Head west for half a day! Nature and relaxation guaranteed. Accompanied by a guide, a 15km loop will take you along the "La Loire à Vélo" itinerary to the Ile de la Métairie in La Ville-aux-Dames, formerly known as the Ile de Rochecorbon, characterised by its sandy meadows. A fun, educational trail to help you identify the flora and fauna present.

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Here, events come and go and none is alike other ! The metropolis know how to cultivate its art of living. Numbers of events from traditionnal and old music, to gastronomy or sport are organized throughtout all seasons. This eclectic program also allows to discover some nice historic, or out the ordinary, places.

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Fatima, Spain, Lourdes & All Italian Shrines

Lisbon (st. anthony) · santarem (eucharistic miracle) · fatima · salamanca · alba de tormes · avila · burgos · loyola (st. ignatius) · lourdes · pope francis (rome) · monte cassino · padre pio (san giovanni rotondo) · st. michael (monte sant'angel) · eucharistic miracle (lanciano) · loreto (holy house) · st. francis (assisi) · orvieto · bolsena · siena · florence · st. anthony (padua) · venice.

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From the time you arrive, you are greeted with the life of St. Anthony of Padua (Patron Saint of Lost Things.) Then you are on your way to Fatima, home to the three shepherd children who witnessed the apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary – 100 years ago! Continue through the life of St. Teresa of Avila, and Lourdes. Whether you come for prayer at the Grotto or in the Basilica, or if you came to immerse yourself in the famous Healing Baths – Lourdes is the place for true miracles.

In June 2019 Pope Francis declared 2020 the Jubilee Year for Air travelers and Pilgrims to Shrine of Loreto. Our Lady of Loreto was named the patron saint of aviation and aviators by Pope Benedict XV in 1920. The Jubilee Year will start on December 8, 2019, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception and conclude on December 10th, 2021 the feast of Our Lady of Loreto. According to pious tradition, Mary’s house in Nazareth was flown by angels to Loreto, Italy in 1294, after a stop in Croatia, what was then Yugoslavia. This miracle is often referred to as “the Miracle of the Holy House of Loreto”.

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Group Size may vary between 18 to maximum 33, always accompanied by a Catholic Priest and Tour Guide throughout.

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Day 1: Depart for Lisbon

Make your way to your local airport, where you will board your overnight flight(s). Your meals will be served on board.

Day 2: Arrive Lisbon

Upon landing at Lisbon Airport, and after claiming your baggage, proceed to the arrival’s hall, where you will be greeted by your tour guide and/or driver. This afternoon we will enjoy Panoramic tour of Lisbon, which will include St. Jerome’s Monastery, built to give thanks to the Virgin Mary, we will drive by the Belem Tower and many landmarks including the 25th of April Bridge, Basilica of the Star, and the Marquee of Pombal Square. Our last stop will be St. Anthony’s Church. Patron Saint of lost things is best known as St. Anthony of Padua (Italy), but he was born and baptized here in Lisbon, Portugal. The Church where we will celebrate Mass is built upon St. Anthony’s birth. Welcome dinner and overnight in Lisbon.

Day 3: Lisbon - Santarem - Fatima

Today, we will head to Fatima, on the way will stop in town of Santarem for Mass at St. Stephens Church, and to venerate the 13th century Eucharistic Miracle. Continue to Fatima, a Hamlet of Aljustrel, the birthplace and home of the three shepherd children. Dinner and overnight in Fatima.

Day 4: Fatima

Today will surely be a memorable experience, as you pray and meditate upon one of Our Blessed Mother’s apparition sites. Our Lady appeared to three shepherd children; Lucia (age 10), Jacinta (age 7), and Francisco (age 9). These apparitions occurred monthly from May until October of 1917. Historically, as the entire world was in true turmoil, Our Lady’s most prominent message during this time was to pray for world peace. The destruction of the world at that point in history was also mentioned by Our Lady in her messages of Fatima, and more specifically, in her second secret to the children. Our profoundly reflective day begins with a visit to the Little Chapel of the Apparitions. This simple, yet modern, chapel is the site where the Virgin Mary first appeared on May 13, 1917. Continue with a visit to the stunning neoclassical church, the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary. This Sacred space contains the tombs of St. Francisco, St. Jacinta, and Sister Lucia. View the monument that commemorates the Sacred Heart of Jesus, in the square. Due to Our Lady’s consistency in Her messages to pray the Rosary, this Basilica also features fifteen altars, dedicated to the fifteen mysteries of the Rosary. While in the Basilica, you will be able to feel, through the Love of Our Lord and Lady, the many graces that were received here. Visit the Museum with the exhibition: Fatima: Light and Peace. Continue with a visit to the Holy Trinity Basilica. After free time for lunch, we will experience Christ’s unconditional love by participating in the Stations of the Cross along the Via Sacra. The “Sacred Way” marks the path taken by the shepherd children of Fatima to their first apparition with Our Lady. It is composed of fifteen small chapels in commemoration of the Passion of Our Lord. The fifteenth station, the Resurrection, can be found close to the Chapel of Calvary, dedicated to St. Stephen, King of Hungary. The day ends with a visit to Valinhos, the site of Our Lady’s August 1917 apparition and the first and third apparition of the Angel. Your night will conclude with private devotions, and a candlelight procession, requested by Our Lady (1917). Enjoy dinner and a comfortable night’s rest in Fatima.

Day 5: Fatima - Salamanca

Depart Fatima and head to Salamanca, following a full breakfast at the hotel. Salamanca is a city in the Castilla y Leon region, and is known for its large University, the oldest in Spain that is still active, along with its prominent culture. Our walking tour will bring us by the most noteworthy sites such as; the grand Plaza Mayor, an iconic square filled with food, shopping and city events; La Clerecia, a church and college of the Jesuit Order that was constructed in the seventeenth century; La Casa de las Conchas, currently a public library but also, a monument noted and decorated by shells, which symbolizes the ever-famous pilgrimage to Santiago (El Camino); the University of Salamanca, the oldest University in Spain and the third oldest in Europe; the Roman Bridge, which extends along the River Tormes, is a national monument and among one of Salamanca’s sturdiest bridges; La Iglesia de San Marcos, constructed in the Romanesque style and contains breathtaking paintings that portray many scenes of Our Lady’s life; La Iglesia de San Martin, a church devoted to St. Martin de Porres, who is the patron saint of mixed-race people and all those seeking interracial harmony. Visit the inside of the two joint Salamanca Cathedrals (old and new), one of which is a Romanesque style and the other a Gothic style. Following this eventful day, you will return to your hotel for a delicious meal with your group and an overnight at your hotel in Salamanca.

Day 6: Salamanca - Alba de Tormes - Avila - Burgos

This morning, after breakfast, you will board the bus and enjoy a short transfer to the village of Alba de Tormes. This town is home to the Carmelite Monastery that Saint Teresa founded in 1571. Upon arrival in Alba de Tormes, your group will celebrate Mass at this Monastery where the saint died and was buried. Following Mass, you will have the opportunity to visit the museum dedicated to St. Teresa of Avila, which also holds her incorrupt heart and left arm. Your group will enjoy free time for lunch on your own, before continuing to the medieval city of Avila. Upon arrival in Avila, you will immediately notice the perfectly preserved eleventh-century walls that surround the old town. The conservation of architecture in this city, to which St. Teresa was born, deems its shrines, convents and churches necessary to visit on any Catholic pilgrimage. The Cathedral de Avila encompasses the Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance styles of its time, within its artwork and architecture. La Basilica de San Vicente in Avila, stands on the site of the martyrdom of St. Vincent. Visit the Incarnation Convent, where St. Teresa became a nun. Saint Therese convinced Saint John of the Cross to reform the male Carmelite order, the reform she started when she met Saint John in Medina del Campo. After walking in the footsteps of St. Teresa, continue your journey to Burgos. Upon arrival in the historic capital of Old Castile, enjoy dinner. Following dinner, you will have the opportunity to explore the city of Burgos, and admire its magnificent limestone, gothic-style Cathedral. Late this evening, you will return to your hotel for a restful overnight.

Day 7: Burgos - Loyola - Lourdes

Following breakfast, transfer from Burgos to Loyola to visit the birthplace of St. Ignatius, founder of the Jesuit Order. St. Ignatius dedicated himself to becoming a soldier of the Christian faith, and as a result of many tribulations, he wrote the ever-famous Spiritual Exercises. In Loyola, you will see the 17th century Basilica that is dedicated to this remarkable Saint. The Basilica is part of a series of buildings that surrounds the “Holy House,” the birthplace of St. Ignatius. When you visit these Holy places, you will also have the opportunity to pray at the most venerated room, where St. Ignatius prayed and began his conversion. After meditating on the life of this founder of the Jesuit Order, you will enjoy free time for lunch and board the bus for the next destination. We will continue to Lourdes with a spectacular view of the Pyrenees Mountains. Upon arrival in Lourdes, you will check-in to your hotel and enjoy a splendid dinner and peaceful overnight.

Days 8 & 9: Lourdes

Over the next two days, you will stay in a small town, nestled within the Pyrenees Mountains. During your time in Lourdes, you will pray and meditate in a site of Our Lady’s apparitions. Our Lady first appeared to Bernadette in 1858, and announced herself as “The Immaculate Conception”, near the Grotto of Massabielle. During the first two apparitions, little Bernadette prayed the Rosary with Our Lady and left without any exchange of words. During the following apparitions, Our Lady emphasized God’s love for us, penance, and the necessity of performing acts of penance for sinners. Throughout your time in Lourdes, you will have the opportunity to attend Mass at the Grotto, where Our Lady appeared to Bernadette; watch a video presentation that explains in detail, the story of Lourdes;  participate with the gesture of the miraculous spring ; Wash your hands, wash your face and drink the water. Finish with a short prayer:  Our Lady of Lourdes…Pray for us St. Bernadette…Pray for us Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee

Additionally, you will have the opportunity to experience Christ’s unconditional love, as you meditate upon the “life-size” Stations of the Cross that overlook the Grotto of Massabielle. In Lourdes, you will walk in and meditate upon the footsteps of St. Bernadette. Your group will have the opportunity to see Boly Mill, the birthplace of St. Bernadette, and the “Cachot,” an abandoned prison where Bernadette’s impoverished family lived. Each evening following dinner, you will have an opportunity to attend the candlelight procession and the Rosary, before a restful overnight.

Day 10: Lourdes - Rome

After breakfast, depart for your flight(s) to Rome. Welcome to Rome, also known as, “The Eternal City”. Upon arrival at Rome airport, collect your luggage in the baggage claim area, and continue to the arrival’s hall, where you will be greeted by a tour escort and/or driver. You will make your way to the bus and transfer to your hotel. Following check-in, you will have free time to unpack and relax, or explore Rome on your own. Your tour escort may suggest places to visit. Later in the afternoon, your group will meet in the hotel lobby for a “Meet and Greet” with your fellow pilgrims and depart for Mass. Following Mass, you will attend a welcome dinner. After dinner, you will have the opportunity to walk to St. Peter’s Square as a group, for the Rosary (optional).

Day 11: Rome: Papal Audience - Trevi Fountain – Pantheon - Basilica of St. John the Lateran – Holy Stairs - Basilica of St. Mary Major

After a nice breakfast at your hotel, your first sightseeing day in Rome starts! The tour begins with the Papal Audience in St. Peter’s Square! The Audience is celebrated each Wednesday by His Holiness, Pope Francis (pending the papal schedule). Following the Audience, there will be free time for lunch, or shop, or mail a postcard from the Vatican Post Office. This afternoon you will visit the oldest of the four major Basilicas in Rome, and the home to the relics of Peter and Paul, the Basilica of St. John the Lateran. This Basilica is where Pope Francis was installed as Bishop of Rome, and where he officiates as the Bishop of Rome. Next, we will cross the street to visit the Holy Staircase. Tradition states that this staircase is from Pontius Pilate’s palace of Jerusalem during the time of Jesus. It is also said that this Staircase was brought to Rome by St. Helen in the 4th century. If time permits, you may climb the steps on your knees, in memory of Christ’s agonizing Passion. To conclude your day, we will proceed to the Basilica of St. Mary Major. This Basilica contains a relic from the Manger of the Infant Jesus. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 12: Rome: St. Peter's Basilica - Vatican Museum - Appian Way - Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls - Catacombs

Day 13: Rome - Montecassino - San Giovanni Rotondo

Following breakfast, you will board your bus to enjoy the scenic route to Montecassino, passing through the Roman countryside, known for its villas and vineyards. During the bus ride, your tour escort will share interesting information regarding the spiritual, historical, and cultural aspects of Italy. Montecassino, the principle monastery of the Benedictine Order, was founded by Saint Benedict around 530 A.D. Following the tour, there will be an opportunity to visit the gift shop, before we board the bus to continue toward San Giovanni Rotondo, the hometown of Saint St. Padre Pio. Upon arrival in San Giovanni Rotondo, you will check-in, enjoy dinner in a restaurant, and overnight.

Day 14: San Giovanni Rotondo (View incorrupt body of St. Padre Pio) - Monte Sant’ Angelo

This morning after breakfast, we will visit the Old Church. After Mass we will tour the sanctuary, and it is here you will view the crucifix, in front of which St. Pio received the stigmata. Visit the confessional from where St. Pio spent an innumerable amount of hours listening to confessions. Next, we will board the bus and travel along the beautiful Gargano Peninsula to the Grotto of St. Michael the Archangel, a shrine consecrated by St. Michael. At this grotto, St. Michael appeared to a Bishop to assure him that his diocese would not be annihilated as he feared. Following the visit to the grotto, enjoy free time. On the way back to San Giovanni Rotondo, view breathtaking views of the ocean and surrounding countryside. Upon arrival, you will have time for devotion and reflection. Dinner and an overnight.

*Candlelight Procession – Between May and October attend the weekly Candlelight Procession at the Sanctuary of St. Pio after dinner, at 9:00 PM. These processions are lit by candlelight, and are guided by the Most Holy Rosary. Following this prayerful experience, you will return to your hotel for a restful overnight.

Day 15: San Giovanni Rotondo - Lanciano - Assisi

After breakfast, you we leave for Assisi. On the way we stop in Lanciano for private Mass at the Convent/Church of Saint Francis built on top of the antique Church of St. Longinus – the site of a Eucharistic Miracle that occurred in the eighth century. At the time of the miracle, there was a Basilian monk, who struggled with the belief in the Real Presence in the Eucharist. During the time of Mass, the monk, with doubt in his voice, said the words of consecration and the bread and wine transformed into physical flesh and blood. Leave for Marian shrine of Loreto to visit the Holy House of Nazareth and the beautiful Madonna of Loreto. Tradition holds that this is the house in which Mary first prayed the Magnificat, in which Jesus grew to manhood, and in which the Holy Family lived, before it was transported several times by angels, to its current location. End the day in Assisi, hometown of St. Francis and St. Clare, with dinner and overnight at your hotel.

Day 16: Assisi (St. Francis)

As we visit the birthplace of St. Francis, you will become captivated as the atmosphere has not changed since St. Francis began his ministry, in the early 13th-century. We will start our tour at the St. Francis Basilica, visit his tomb of St. Francis, and have the opportunity to view a series of frescoes depicting his life, along with a few of the saint’s possessions. From there, we will continue on a walking tour through this picturesque town, including the birthplace of St. Francis, and ending with a tour of the Church that honors St. Clare, the foundress of the Poor Clare Sisters. This Saint followed the teachings of St. Francis very closely by also living a life of poverty and humility. Enjoy some free time on your own – you may take this time for additional prayer, shop in the many gift shops or enjoy a nice lunch. After lunch, we will board the bus, which will take us outside of the walls of Assisi, to the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels. This is where St. Francis spent most of life. This Basilica is made up of two structures, both of which you will visit. The first structure, is the “Porziuncola”, which is where St. Francis founded his order of the Friar Minor (Franciscans). The second, is the “Capella del Transito”, which is the place of St. Francis’ death. During your time here, you will have the opportunity to visit the beautiful Rose Garden where St. Francis and other friars lived, as well as the cave where the Saint retired to pray. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 17: Assisi - Orvieto – Bolsena - Assisi

This morning, you will ride through the beautiful Umbrian mountains to Orvieto. This incredible town sits on a volcanic high rock formation. Here we visit one of the most beautiful and most renowned Cathedrals in Italy. Because of its strategic location, it’s Christian history officially started in 1004, but Orvieto was built over preexisting Etruscan era cave tunnels dating back 2,500 years, which some historians believe Christians used to celebrate Mass when Christianity was forbidden. Next, we visit the nearby town of Bolsena and the Cathedral housing the corporeal of the Miracle of the Eucharist which took place in 1262. Here we celebrate Mass. Continue to Assisi, the hometown of St. Francis and St. Clare. Upon arriving, check-in to your hotel. Dinner and overnight. Retire to your room for a restful night’s sleep. Return to Assisi for dinner and overnight.

Day 18: Assisi - Siena - Florence

Breakfast, followed by a scenic drive to the Tuscan city of Siena. This medieval city is the birthplace of St. Catherine “Doctor of the Church”, and the Apostle of Italy, St. Bernardine. Visit of the Basilica of St. Catherine (which is also known as the Basilica of St. Domenico). St. Catherine passed a large part of her life inside the walls of this Basilica. It is here you will also view the incorrupt head of St. Catherine. After, we will visit the Shrine of St. Catherine, which occupies the site of her family home. Enjoy our walking tour through the Siena, including a visit to its Cathedral (Duomo di Siena). We will conclude at one of Italy’s finest squares, the Piazza Del Campo, where you will be given free time to spend at your own leisure. There are a number of restaurants surrounding the square to have lunch, as well as shops for gifts and souvenirs. Continue to Florence. Upon arrival in Florence, you will notice immediately that it is the land for art lovers. Some of the most world renowned artists are from Florence such as, Dante, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, Botticelli, Donatello, and many others. You will have the remainder of the afternoon to yourself, and you will have the opportunity to explore the streets of Florence at leisure. In the evening gather for dinner, followed by an overnight.

Day 19: Florence

In Florence, your day begins with breakfast, followed by a guided tour. The tour starts at the Church of the Holy Cross, the Santa Croce, where many nobles are buried, such as Michelangelo, Galileo, and Machiavelli. Continue to walk by Piazza Signorina, Palazzo Vecchio, Uffizi, Ponte Vecchio, and Republic Square to the Santa Maria del Fiore. This Cathedral is an iconic piece of architecture of the city of Florence. It was designed by Filippo Brunelleschi in the 13th century. Next, visit L’Accademia, the well-known art gallery. At this gallery, you will have the opportunity to view the work from artists such as Botticelli, Ghirlandaio, Pontormo and the ever famous sculpture by Michelangelo, David. This afternoon you will have time to explore Florence on your own. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 20: Florence - Padua

Following breakfast at your hotel, board the motor coach for your transfer to Padua. This Northern Italy city honors the “Patron Saint of Lost Things and Causes”, St. Anthony. You will begin a sightseeing tour of the city, including a view of one of the oldest Universities in Italy, the University of Padua, as well as the Basilica of Santa Giustina, the “Patron Saint of Padua.” The tour will conclude at the Basilica of St. Anthony, where you will have the opportunity to visit his tomb. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 21: Padua (Full Day Excursion to Venice)

Today, you will have early breakfast. Board your bus to depart to the magical city of Venice. After Mass, enjoy a tour of the “city paved with water!” Your walking tour includes a visit to St. Mark’s Square, the largest square in the city and the site of many government buildings; the Golden Basilica of San Marco, known for the great mosaics that depict the Old and New Testament of the Bible; and the Bridge of Sigh, a bridge that will bring eternal love to those who drift below it. You will also have the chance to view the Doges’ Palace (Duke’s Palace), which served as the seat of the Government for the Republic of Venice for centuries. Return to Padua for dinner and overnight.

Day 22: Return Home

After an early breakfast and heartfelt farewells, transfer to Venice airport for return flights home.

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Aerosmith announces new farewell concert tour dates after Steven Tyler's injury forced postponement

By Neal Riley

Updated on: April 10, 2024 / 12:59 PM EDT / CBS Boston

BOSTON - Aerosmith's farewell tour is back on. The iconic rock band from Boston announced it will continue its "Peace Out" tour this year, months after a vocal cord injury to lead singer Steven Tyler forced several concerts to be postponed. 

New and rescheduled Aerosmith tour dates

The announcement includes some new concert dates in addition to a long list of rescheduled shows stretching into 2025.

The band will return to the stage to play their greatest hits on Sept. 20 in Pittsburgh for a newly added show at PPG Paints Arena with special guest Teddy Swims, and then play Philadelphia's Wells Fargo Center on Sept. 23. 

Aerosmith says a highlight of the tour will be a "special hometown show" on New Year's Eve at Boston's TD Garden. The band was supposed to ring in 2024 at the Garden before Tyler's injury.

Some of the rescheduled stops on tour include Dallas (Nov. 9), Denver (Nov. 18), San Francisco (Nov. 30), Los Angeles (Dec. 7), Detroit (Jan. 4), Chicago (Jan. 19) and New York (Feb. 23). Click here for a full list of dates for the tour, which will also feature special guests The Black Crowes.  

Steven Tyler's vocal injury

The announcement from Aerosmith did not include an update on Tyler's health. The "Dream On" singer, who just turned 76 years old, had previously said he suffered vocal cord damage during a performance last September "that led to subsequent bleeding," and a doctor ordered him not to sing for 30 days.

After canceling a handful of shows, the band later postponed its farewell tour to 2024 because Tyler's injury was "more serious than initially thought" and included a fractured larynx.

Tyler posted to social media in late November that his throat was "on the mend." He shared a similar message earlier this year while hosting a Grammys viewing party in February. People magazine reported that he told attendees "My throat's been better, but it is on the mend."

Aerosmith began in Boston in 1970. The five original members - Tyler, Joe Perry, Brad Whitford, Joey Kramer and Tom Hamilton - lived together in an apartment in Allston . The band was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2001.

Neal J. Riley is a digital producer for CBS Boston. He has been with WBZ-TV since 2014. His work has appeared in The Boston Globe and The San Francisco Chronicle. Neal is a graduate of Boston University.

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Posted: April 11, 2024 | Last updated: April 11, 2024

Listening to your favorite musician at home is fun, but there's nothing quite like the experience of singing along with them, and tons of more fans, live. And as luck would have it, 2024 is shaping up to be a massive year for some of the world's top musical acts, so chances are your favorite performer might be stopping at a city near you soon.

Ahead, we rounded up some of the biggest concert tours of 2024, ranging from Taylor Swift's mega-popular Eras Tour to Drake and J. Cole's exciting It's All A Blur Tour - Big as the What?—set to kick off this winter. You can also expect tour dates from classic icons like Stevie Nicks, Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen, and more.

1) Taylor Swift

Undoubtedly one of the biggest concert tours ever, Taylor Swift's Eras Tour will continue right through 2024. The international leg of the tour kicked off in Japan, where she played four shows in Tokyo. She'll also stop in Melbourne, Singapore, Paris, Madrid, London, Milan, and more before returning to the States to play in the fall.

There's nothing like seeing T. Swift IRL, but don't fret if you're unable to nab tickets—the Eras Tour movie is now available to stream from the comfort of your home.

2) Olivia Rodrigo

This is not a drill—"Drivers License" singer Olivia Rodrigo will be hitting the road on tour starting at the end of February. The Guts World Tour runs from February through mid-August and has dates in Nashville, Toronto, Chicago, and New York City, among others. Even cooler? Rodrigo will have a stacked list of special guests—like PinkPantheress, Remi Wolf, The Breeders, and Chappell Roan—with her.

3) Red Hot Chili Peppers

Did you hear the good news? The Red Hot Chili Peppers have extended their global tour through summer 2024. The buzzy stadium tour, which kicked off in June 2022, will now run until July 2024 and bring the California-based band to places like Los Angeles, Tampa, Toronto, and Salt Lake City.

4) Bad Bunny

It's fitting that "Monaco" rapper Bad Bunny titled his tour Most Wanted —it's slated to be one of the year's hottest tours. Planned to help promote his latest studio album, Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana , Most Wanted will kick off in Salt Lake City on February 21 and run through May 26.

5) Billy Joel

If you haven't yet seen Billy Joel perform live, there's still time! The Piano Man has added more tour dates to his schedule, stopping in cities like Tampa, New York, Denver, and St. Louis this year. Even more exciting? He'll share the stage with fellow iconic performers Sting and Stevie Nicks for some of these dates.

Mitski recently announced that she's expanding her North American tour dates , and we couldn't be more excited. The months-long tour, which supports her 2023 studio album The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We, has a long list of stops, including Miami Beach, Philadelphia, Brooklyn, and Paris.

There's nothing quite like a Madonna concert, that's for sure. The singer's Celebration Tour , which started last October, continues straight through the spring with dates in Seattle, San Francisco, Mexico City, and more. Besides her eye-catching sets, chart-topping songs, and impressive choreography, concertgoers also get a glimpse of the performer's fantastic costumes, which include looks from Versace and Jean Paul Gaultier.

8) Bleachers

The New Jersey-founded rock band, which is fronted by Jack Antonoff—known for producing albums for top acts like Taylor Swift, Lorde, and Lana Del Rey—not only has announced a new album but a new tour , too. The tour will start in the UK in March, ending fittingly in the band's home state of New Jersey in mid-June. Check out their newly released music video for "Tiny Moves" if you need a Bleachers fix in the meantime.

9) Nicki Minaj

Nicki fans rejoice: the rapper and singer might be coming to a city near you soon as part of her Pink Friday 2 World Tour. The massive tour will include performances in Brooklyn, Oakland, and Baltimore, with stops at Dreamville Festival and Rolling Loud California along the way.

10) Blink 182

Live out all of your nineties and early aughts pop-punk dreams with one of Blink 182's One More Time Tour dates. The tour, which supports the band's ninth studio album, One More Time..., will bring the trio to cities all over the globe, including Sydney, Santiago, Portland, and Boston. The tour's supporting act is Pierce the Veil, which is also worth checking out.

11) Stevie Nicks

The oh-so-magical Stevie Nicks continues her touring streak with a bunch of 2024 concert dates . Set to begin in Atlantic City, NJ on February 10, Nicks will visit a dozen cities throughout the U.S. this year, such as New Orleans, Omaha, and Chicago. "Let's keep this party going in 2024," the singer-songwriter posted on her Instagram in September to announce the newly added tour dates.

12) The 1975

The 1975 is showing no signs of slowing down. The British band, famous for hits like "Somebody Else" and "Robbers," has extended their 2023 tour through 2024. Titled Still...At Their Very Best , the 22-date tour will open in Glasgow on February 8 and conclude in Amsterdam on March 24.

13) Drake and J. Cole

Rap greats Drake and J. Cole come together for the It's All a Blur Tour – Big As the What? which is guaranteed to be a good time. Drake, fresh off his 2023 It's All a Blur tour with 21 Savage, is set to hit dozens of cities starting in February, many of which J. Cole will also be in tow for. Scoop up tickets ASAP, as Drake's shows are known to sell out.

14) Janet Jackson

Superstar Janet Jackson is also extending her 2023 tour, Together Again , into 2024 with dates in Anaheim, Austin, New Orleans, and Hartford. Even cooler? Jackson's supporting act is the 2000s southern rap legend Nelly.

15) Rolling Stones

If you've ever dreamed of seeing the Rolling Stones perform live in person, now's your chance. The iconic rockers, who released their studio album Hackney Diamonds this past fall, are returning on the road for a 16-date tour with shows throughout the United States and Canada. Concertgoers can expect a mix of new tunes and Stones classics.

16) Bruce Springsteen

Famous for countless listenable hits like "Born to Run" and "Glory Days," Bruce Springsteen is set to embark on a massive world tour this year with his band, The E Street Band. The much-anticipated tour will take the Boss and his crew to cities such as Phoenix, San Diego, Dublin, and Madrid, from March through November.

17) John Mayer

Be sure to catch John Mayer's solo tour this year, which will bring the guitarist and crooner to cities throughout Europe. This leg, an extension of his popular 2023 solo tour, will kick off in Stockholm on March 13 and finish in Dublin on March 29.

18) Shania Twain

Okay, this one is technically a residency , but we're excited nonetheless. Shania Twain, most known for her incredible outfits (her hooded leopard print look, anyone?) and hits like "Man! I Feel Like a Woman!" is setting up shop in Vegas starting May 10. Twain's residency will take place at the Bakkt Theater at Planet Hollywood on and off throughout December 2024.

All good things must come to an end. The Eagles, known for "Hotel California" and other amazing rock songs, began their final concert tour this winter. It launched in Phoenix on January 20, with March 16 as its last date in the United States. Eagles fans won't want to miss this one.

20) Alanis Morisette: The Triple Moon Tour

Alanis Morisette joins forces with Joan Jett and the Blackhearts for their 2024 Triple Moon Tour , which has dates in North America and Canada. This tour is a great one to catch this summer, as it's slated to run from June through August.

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An Eerie adventure: The Brewerie at Union Station celebrates half way to Halloween tours

We are almost halfway to Halloween, and The Brewerie at Union Station at 123 W. 14th St. is celebrating by bringing back its Haunted History Tours.

The Haunted History Tours usually take place in October, closer to Halloween, but because of their popularity Brewerie owner Chris Sirianni wanted to add on to the annual tradition, so he added April tour dates over 10 years ago.

“So this is the spinoff of the 20-year tradition of our Halloween Haunted History Tours which sell out very quickly," Sirianni said. "So we saw that there obviously was a want and a demand for it. So something fun to do in the spring and we would mark halfway to Halloween with these tours."

The 2-hour Halfway to Halloween Tours are similar to the tours given in October, but Sirianni said he can never guarantee what you will see when walking around the building.

“Odd things go on here, and I wish I could explain that," Sirianni said. "I let all the people on the tour understand that I’m not making anything up. We don’t populate the place or decorate the place or have anything mechanical or anything hidden. It’s all natural.”

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What the Haunted History Tours entail

The Haunted History Tours begin by explaining the history of Union Station along with what has gone on before The Brewerie came along. This includes the people who have traveled through, certain urban legends and stories that have been passed along.

"So we talk about stories that have been passed along the way," Sirianni said. "But we talk about some of the obituaries, the oddities, the mystique and all these things that we’ve been fed over the years and we’ve read about. We package everything together in a two-hour tour.”

How did these tours begin?

The Haunted Tours generated from popular demand, starting as simple brewery tours that generated interest about the building and urban legends that have been around for decades.

Visitors passing through whether for a meal or for Amtrak found interest in the eerie tales about the building.

The tours have generated interest from local paranormal activity groups, or ghost hunters, as well.

Mike Brennan from Eerie Unknown once investigated The Brewerie with his group. While investigating, Brennan wandered off near the bathroom where he suddenly heard a noise that brought him to a halt.

Brennan heard sticky footsteps coming from inside the bathroom. When he opened the door, no one was there.

Dozens of other ghost investigating groups, coming from different regions along the East Coast, have checked out The Brewerie.

"Stand alone the tours have been great," Sirianni said. "You have beer enthusiasts, you have ghost hunters, you have historical enthusiasts, you have railroad people, you have people in town, you have people from out of town. We have people that come every year on this tour because it changes just a bit every year with the more information we get and the more history we have to share. It is so revolving and so cool to see people get excited.”

Staff ghost stories

The staff at The Brewerie can even share some personal hair-raising stories of their own when you come for a meal or drink.

"One story I have is I was in early at 5 a.m. and I got a phone call, but it wasn’t a call, it was a page from my office," Sirianni said. "Only no one was in the building and no one has a key to my office. It was not only improbable but impossible that that could be happening. I even had a ghost hunter with me when it happened."

Bartender Mike Dobson recalls opening the restaurant one morning and finding a light on in the back room. He turned it off only to find quickly after it was back on. He later confirmed with his general manager that he was the only one in the building.

The legend of Clara's stairs

One urban myth shared on the tour is a story concerning a young girl by the name of Clara.

Clara was traveling with her parents at Union Station. When they were walking up the back stairwell, Clara's father was carrying the luggage and quickly turned around to check on her, not realizing she was right behind him.

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The legend then states that the luggage struck Clara and knocked her down the flight of stairs which resulted in her death.

Sirianni says that they do not have any articles or obituaries tied to the death, but there are multiple stories tied to a Clara that died upstairs at the station.

Take the haunted tour and see for yourself

Tours begin on April 17 at 7:30 p.m. They will continue on April 19 at 7 and 9:30 p.m., April 25 at 7:30 p.m., and April 26 at 7 and 9:30 p.m.

You can purchase tickets on The Brewerie website, or for $20 in person at the restaurant. For more information, call 814-454-2200.

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Questions about C&O Canal boat tours after Park Service terminates agreement with nonprofit

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April 11, 2024, 8:00 PM

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There are lingering questions about the future of Georgetown’s C&O canal boat tours, after the National Park Service announced it’s ending its philanthropic agreement with the nonprofit Georgetown Heritage .

Last month, NPS said the agreement is being terminated effective April 29. However, in a statement, the agency said the move doesn’t “change the operation of the canal boat in Georgetown.”

D.C.’s government paid for the construction of the canal boat and Georgetown Heritage, the nonprofit that works to improve National Parks in Georgetown, owns it. The organization operates the boat under a separate agreement with the Park Service.

Maggie Downing, Georgetown Heritage’s executive vice president, said the group’s ownership of the boat isn’t in jeopardy, “but what it will take for us to be able to raise the money and keep this organization going is certainly going to be challenging in the next couple of years,” she said.

“We do remain committed to owning and operating the boat,” Downing said. “But I think it may be a difficult path getting there.”

The nonprofit will have some time to work toward that goal. The boat won’t be operating for the next two years while repairs are made to the canal. The soonest the boat would be able to return to the canal is 2026, Downing said.

About 40,000 people have participated in the tours over the two seasons they were offered, according to Downing.

“It’s a really leisurely experience to look out and see Georgetown from a different vantage point, and to learn about the history, to hear the stories of the people who built the canal and who lived their lives along the canal,” Downing said.

Georgetown Heritage operates the boat under a cooperating agreement with the Park Service. The Philanthropic Partnership Agreement allowed the nonprofit to fundraise for projects in the park.

The group had plans to make accessibility improvements along the towpath, and to install “recreational opportunities down at the aqueduct, a dock for canoeing and kayaking along the canal,” Downing said.

“The cancellation of the Philanthropic Partnership Agreement really puts the future of any of those improvements to the park in danger,” Downing said.

In its March statement, the Park Service said terminating a philanthropic agreement is rare and happens “only after exhausting all other avenues to try to resolve the issues.”

“There have been multiple violations of the Philanthropic Partnership Agreement that have led to irreconcilable differences in the partnership, making it impossible to maintain the collaborative relationship necessary to accomplish mutually identified goals as required by the PPA,” the Park Service said in a statement to WTOP. “Georgetown Heritage has promoted actions that disregard the NPS mandate to protect park resources.”

The agreement, Downing said, was terminated because “current leadership at the park no longer wants to pursue these projects.”

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Spring Bazaar & Plant Sale

Bonita Valley Garden Club is having its annual Spring Bazaar & Plant Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 20 on the patio of the Bonita-Sunnyside Museum, 4355 Bonita Road. There will be handmade items and plants for Mother’s Day gifts. The nonprofit garden club provides scholarships for local colleges.

Earth Day tours at wildlife education center

Wild Wonders wildlife education center holds family-friendly Earth Day tours with animal “ambassadors” from rain forests, the wilds of Down Under and African savannahs along with Southern California. Each child will get a passport to fill in with answers provided by the tour guide, and they will receive a small prize at the end. Participants learn about adaptations that help the animals survive in diverse climates and find out how they can become a steward for the environment. Tours are at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. April 20 and last about an hour. Tickets are $39; $20 for children ages 5-11. Visit wildwonders.org .

Taste of Cardiff next month

Cardiff 101 Main Street puts on its 14th annual Taste of Cardiff culinary adventure, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. May 2 on San Elijo Avenue between Birmingham Drive and Chesterfield Drive and along South Coast Highway 101. The event will feature bites and sips from Cardiff’s restaurants, bars and retailers. During the event, participants will also cast their votes for the Morgan Mallory Golden Fork Award winner. Tickets are $50; Taste & Sip tickets are $55. Visit cardiff101.org .

Family Passover Seder on April 22

A First Night Community Family Passover Seder sponsored by Congregation B’nai Tikvah starts at 6 p.m. April 22 at Richard Walker’s Pancake House, 2656 Gateway Road. The 30-minute Seder led by Cantor Larry Kornit will be followed by food and fun activities. Cost if $75, including catered kosher-style dinner; special rates for military and children younger than 12. Bring canned food for Interfaith Community Services. Reserve at bnaitikvahsd.org . Call (760) 650-2262.

Museum of Making Music reopens

The Museum of Making Music reopens to the general public April 16 after renovation of its exhibitions. The museum, which originally opened in 2000, offers immersive musical instrument exhibitions along with a studio/classroom area. The museum is at the National Association of Music Merchants headquarters, 5790 Armada Drive. Visit museumofmakingmusic.org .

CHULA VISTA

Genealogy buffs discuss birth records.

The Chula Vista Genealogical Society holds its Education Meeting from 1 to 3 p.m. April 16 in the Bonita-Sunnyside Branch Library Community Room, 4375 Bonita Road. The topic for discussion is birth records and how to use them in genealogy. Attendees can work with fellow genealogists and have questions answered. Bring your laptop or tablet. Walk-ins are welcome. Register at chulavistagenealogysociety.wildapricot.org.

EAST COUNTY

Sheriff’s stations seek volunteers.

The Santee and Lakeside sheriff’s stations are recruiting men and women 50 and older to join their Senior Volunteer Patrols. Duties include patrolling residential neighborhoods, shopping centers and schools and doing traffic control, home vacation and elderly welfare checks, citizen assists and working at public events requiring traffic and pedestrian management. After completing the 10-day academy, volunteers are asked to commit a minimum of one six-hour patrol shift each week and attend a one-hour monthly meeting. For information and eligibility requirements, go to sdsheriff.gov and click on “Recruiting,” then “Senior Volunteer Patrol,” or call (619) 972-6846.

Sorelle San Diego gives concert

Sorelle San Diego, a women’s chamber chorus, presents its spring concert, which “Explores Stories of War from the Voices of Women,” at 4 p.m. April 20 at San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena. The chorus with San Diego State University’s Treble Choir will perform a newly commissioned arrangement of “Armistice 1918: Everyone Sang” by Craig Carnahan. The suggested donation is $20; $10 for students, which benefits the International Rescue Committee in San Diego, helping refugees and asylum seekers. Visit sorellesandiego.com .

Happy Tales reading program at animal shelter

The Rancho Coastal Humane Society holds the Happy Tales reading program from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. April 20 for children age 6 and older to read aloud to the dogs, cats and rabbits at the animal shelter, 389 Requeza St. Each child must be supervised by a parent. Readers must wear closed-toed, rubber-soled shoes. They can bring their own pillow, blanket or towel to sit on, or the shelter can provide a towel. Participants can bring their own books or borrow a book from the shelter’s education library. Other sessions are May 18 and June 8. The cost is $10 per child. Preregistration is required at rchumanesociety.org . Happy Tales can be arranged for small groups; email [email protected].

Wildcoast puts on benefit dinner

The third annual Wildcoast Benefit Dinner in honor of Earth Day is at 6 p.m. April 21 at Herb & Sea, 131 W. D St. The event will be an interactive family-style seafood soiree on the Moonlight Deck, featuring a giant fish placed on a bed of hot coals, covered with seaweed and burlap, and buried in sand to roast inside a salt shell. The dinner is a part of Herb & Sea’s longtime partnership with Wildcoast to preserve coastlines and marine ecosystems. Tickets are $120. Visit wildcoast.org .

Avocado Festival on April 21

The Fallbrook Avocado Festival is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 21 on Main Avenue in downtown Fallbrook. Highlights include craft and food vendors, a beer and wine garden, live bands and a guacamole contest along with other competitions, such as an avocado attire contest and avocado holding competition. There will be an Artisan Walk on Alvarado Street, between Main and Vine Street, with handmade items from local artisans. For kids there will be the fun zone and Avo 500 races along with the Best Dressed Avocado and Little Miss and Mr. Avocado contest. Admission is free. Free shuttles will be available. Visit fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org .

Wildflower Show next month

The Julian Woman’s Club hosts the 98th annual Wildflower Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 3-4 in its clubhouse, 2607 C St. The show features wildflowers from seven regions in and around Julian, and it will exhibit samples from many different flowering species that grow in the area. The clubhouse will be adorned with artwork by local students, and there will be items for sale, including a quilt made by club members to be raffled off in an opportunity drawing. The show is free to the public. Donations and sales are appreciated; proceeds go to the club’s scholarship fund and to support the community. Visit julianwomansclub.org .

Managing nonprofits subject of talk

The La Mesa-El Cajon Branch of the American Association of University Women meets at 9:30 a.m. April 13 and hosts guest speaker Carolyn Carpenter, who has formed three nonprofits. She will share strategies for managing a nonprofit, such as the local AAUW branch. The theme for the meeting is “Focus on Fundraising,” emphasizing branch financial sustainability. Meetings are open to the public in King Hall at Foothills United Methodist Church, 4031 Avocado Blvd.

OMFest’s Women of Note fundraiser

The Oceanside Cultural Arts Foundation holds the Oceanside Music Fest’s fourth annual Women of Note Scholarship Fundraiser at 2 p.m. April 21 at the Oceana Clubhouse, 550 Vista Bella. The OMFest will host a historical fashion walk presented by Natalie J. Meyers, who will show samples of women’s fashion through the ages, revealing how taste in women’s fashion evolved and what foundation garments made those changes possible. There will be fashion-inspired song and dance numbers performed by scholarship recipients. Tickets are $15; $10 for seniors and students, including cold drinks, tea and sweets. Tickets are at ocaf.info/events and at the door.

San Diego district attorney to speak at meeting

The Republican Club of North County hosts San Diego District Attorney Summer Stephan as keynote speaker on April 17 at a luncheon meeting at the Broken Yolk Cafe, 2434 Vista Way. Stephan will provide “An Update on the San Diego’s District Attorney’s Office.” The club believes in conservative values, individual responsibility, personal freedoms, limited government, a market economy, low taxes and strong national defense. Doors open at 11 a.m., and the meeting starts promptly at noon. Cost is $35; $30 for club members. Cash or check only at the door (credit cards not accepted). Call or text (760) 212-9995.

RANCHO BERNARDO

Church collecting items for infants, toddlers.

The Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church holds a drive-thru drop-off collection of new items for infants and toddlers from 9 to 11 a.m. April 20 at 17010 Pomerado Road. Donations will go to Solutions for Change, Serving the Enlisted Project (STEP) serving military families and Salvation Army’s Door of Hope. Items needed include diapers (all sizes, except newborn), wipes, baby lotions, shampoo, diaper rash creams, blankets, onesies, crib sheets, towels and pajamas. (The group cannot collect car seats, playpens, cribs or high chairs per California laws.) Checks can be made out to Door of Hope, Solutions for Change or STEP. Visit rbcommunity.org .

Volunteers install smoke alarms in area homes

Paul Davis Restoration of South San Diego County was among volunteers who participated in the local “Sound the Alarm” program run by the American Red Cross. The initiative happens each spring and involves hundreds of volunteers installing free smoke alarms in neighborhood homes. The volunteers also gave fire safety information and evacuation tips. The Paul Davis team of six volunteers installed 86 alarms in 19 homes throughout the San Diego Bay area. In total, 200 volunteers installed 650 smoke alarms in 255 homes in San Diego as part of this year’s program.

International Orchid Show

The San Diego County Orchid Society will hold its annual International Show and Sale from April 19-21 in Casa del Prado’s Room 101 and Patio A, 1800 El Prado, in Balboa Park. The show, themed “Orchids of the Earth,” is slated to draw orchid enthusiasts, growers and vendors from the U.S. and abroad. Regional and international commercial growers and breeders will sell orchids, orchid supplies and other collectible plants. Also, San Diego County Orchid Society members with large private collections will sell plants. The society’s conservation committee will sell donated plants to raise money for its nonprofit conservation work around the world. There will be free, walk-up classes about how to grow an orchid, how to repot an orchid and how to rebloom an orchid. Volunteers will be on hand to answer orchid questions and hand out free care sheets for a dozen different types of orchids. The show is open from noon to 7 p.m. April 19 with early-bird sales at 10 a.m.; from 9 a.m. to 6 pm April 20 and from 10 a.m. to 4 pm. April 21. Admission is free. visit sdorchids.com .

Author discussion to benefit Arc of San Diego

The StarLarcs, an auxiliary group supporting nonprofit The Arc of San Diego, which serves people with disabilities, hosts an event at 1 p.m. April 27 featuring a discussion led by San Diego author Jennifer Coburn about her historical novel “Cradles of the Reich.” Coburn is known for her mother-daughter memoir and collection of contemporary women’s novels. Proceeds benefit community members with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are receiving services at The Arc of San Diego’s Sol and Ruth Gerber Family Center in Chula Vista. The event will be at the center, 1280 Nolan Ave. Tickets are $30. Reserve by April 22 at (619) 370-1892.

Springtime Carnival at museum

The WNDR Museum puts on a Springtime Carnival from 6 to 10 p.m. April 18 and night of Music, Art & More from 7 to 10 p.m. April 20 at 422 Market St. The carnival features stilt walkers from the San Diego-based circus performance academy Art in Flexion along with other performers. There will be snacks from Bigfoot Corndogs. This event is for 21 and older. Tickets are $38. A Music, Art & More event will be curated by Bad Vibes Good Friends and live visuals presented by SD Liquid Light Society. There will be dancing and a lineup of musicians along with handcrafted goods from local artisans and vendors. This is for 18 and older. Tickets are $41. Visit wndrmuseum.com .

Alesmith Brewery celebrates Anvil of Hope anniversary

Alesmith Brewery’s nonprofit charity arm, Anvil of Hope, celebrates its fourth anniversary from 6 to 10 p.m. April 20 at 9990 Alesmith Court. This 1980s-themed party includes a live band, food, drinks and dance performances along with a 1980s arcade, a costume contest and dancing. Proceeds benefit children experiencing poverty in San Diego. General admission tickets are $80 at bit.ly/anvilofhope4th while supplies last.

Earth Day celebration at nature reserve

The Torrey Pines Docent Society holds an Earth Day Celebration from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 21 in front of the lodge area near the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve upper parking lot in La Jolla. There will be wildflower hikes, live raptors and reptile exhibits along with information about Kumeyaay history, native bees and invasive plants. Visit torreypine.org .

International Dance Day celebrate

In honor of International Dance Day on April 29, Queen Bee’s Art and Cultural Center hosts a variety of dance socials, classes and events. Swing Tuesdays feature music of blues and swing at 6:30 p.m., with a swing dance lesson. On April 16, there will be a special performance from the Backwater Blues Band. Line Dancing Wednesdays is at 7 p.m. and includes a lesson — wear your cowboy boots. Salsa Sundays is at 7 p.m. with instruction. Tickets start at $15 online or at the door. Visit queenbeessd.com .

Sharp holds Women’s Health Conference

The annual Sharp Women’s Health Conference to “inspire women to live a healthier and more balanced life” is from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 20 at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, 1380 Harbor Island Drive. The event features keynote speakers Dr. Marisa Franco and Dr. Nora McInerny, along with 24 breakout sessions on various health and lifestyle topics. Attendees can have free health screenings and assessments. Admission also includes breakfast, lunch, opportunity drawings and a gift bag. Fee is $85. Register at sharp.com/womensevent or call (800) 827-4277 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday.

5K walk supports mental health services

NAMI Walks San Diego and Imperial Counties, a community awareness and fundraising event, will be held April 27 at Preble Field, which is part of NTC Park in Liberty Station. The event — a 5K that begins at 8 a.m. — benefits NAMI San Diego and Imperial Counties, which provides free, mental health programs and resources to support people living with mental health challenges and their families. Visit namiwalks.org.

Pucks & Pints Charity Hockey

A group of San Diego breweries will host the sixth annual Pucks & Pints Charity Hockey Game and Festival on April 20 at Pechanga Arena and neighboring Modern Times Beer’s Fortress of Raditude. The event includes a hockey game with staff members of San Diego craft breweries at 12:30 p.m., the beer-and-BBQ festival from 2 to 5 p.m., and the San Diego Gulls game with the Coachella Valley Firebirds at 6 p.m. Tickets, which include entry to all three segments of the day, are $65. Proceeds benefit five local nonprofit organizations. Visit tickets.sdbeer.com/e/pucks-pints-2024.

Mission Valley Earth Day celebration

Mission Valley, an open-air shopping center, will host an educational Earth Day-themed event and clothing drive from noon to 3 p.m. April 20 in the center’s AMC Theatres Court. Highlights include painting take-home flower pots. The mall will also provide each guest with a packet of flower seeds to plant at home, while supplies last. Attendees can learn how to extend the life of their clothing and conserve resources. USAgain will provide a Clothing Drop Spot in Mission Valley’s Target parking, to drop off donations of gently used clothing, shoes, accessories and linens; visit usagain.com/dropspot. Registration is not required; to preregister, visit bit.ly/3VyYXL3 . For more information, visit bit.ly/43AtvOs .

Annual car show in La Jolla

The 18th annual La Jolla Concours d’Elegance, featuring a display of more than 170 international cars, is slated to return to La Jolla from April 19-21 at Ellen Browning Scripps Park, 1100 Coast Blvd. The show, themed “World Class Cars, World Class Experience,” will celebrate the “Timeless Elegance of the Roaring 20’s and the Glamorous 30’s.” Highlights include commemorative artwork by Scott Jacobs. There will also be a free Porsches on Prospect event from 5 to 9 pm. April 20. Tickets are at lajollaconcours.com .

Event focuses on art of James Hubbell

The Ilan-Lael Foundation is taking part in World Design Capital 2024 and will host a series of events this spring at the San Diego Central Library as part of the exhibition “Architecture of Jubilation: The Art and Vision of James Hubbell.” The exhibit is centered around modern architecture and design in San Diego and the influence of Hubbell. At 6 p.m. April 22, Dave Hampton presents “Jim Hubbell at Midcentury: His Early Years in the San Diego Art Community” at the library, 330 Park Blvd. Attendees will learn about Hubbell’s emergence in the San Diego art community in the late 1950s and early 1960s with rare archive photos of early art pieces and a look at significant exhibitions. Visit ilanlaelfoundation.org.

Pickleball tournament helps folks with disabilities

St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center, a nonprofit that educates and empowers people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, will host a pickleball tournament from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 19 at San Diego Mission Bay Resort, 1775 E. Mission Bay Drive. The event is open to players at all skill levels. The first session will begin at 9 a.m. with an introductory lesson taught by an experienced pickleball instructor for first-time and novice players. The lesson will be followed by an interactive game for participants at this level. The second session will begin at 11 a.m. for experienced players. This session’s tournament will be round-robin format, with each competitor playing in turns against each other. Paddles will be provided for all participants. Register at stmsc.org/event/pickleball.

Point Loma Parkinson’s Support Group meets

The Point Loma Parkinson’s Support Group will gather from 10 a.m. to noon April 23 at Point Loma Café, 4865 N. Harbor Drive, to “Meet, Greet and Eat.” There will be a no-host brunch and discussion group for people with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners. The meeting will feature speaker and movement disorder specialist Sandeep Thakkar for a presentation on “More Days with Good on Time: Explore a proven treatment that reduces off time and dyskinesia, giving you more good on time in your day.” Email reservations, to [email protected].

SAN DIEGO COUNTY

Upcoming blood drives.

The San Diego Blood Bank will hold blood drives in the following parking lots (unless otherwise noted):

Probation – South Bay Region, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. April 18 at 1095 Bay Blvd., Chula Vista.

San Diego Superior Court South County Division, West Parking Lot, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. April 18 at 500 Third Ave., Chula Vista.

Journey Community Church, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 21 at 8363 Center Drive, La Mesa.

Saint Pius X Church, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 21 at 1120 Cuyamaca Ave., Chula Vista.

Donors must be 17 and older, weigh at least 114 pounds, and be in good health. Photo identification is required. To make an appointment or find more drives, call (800) 469-7322 or visit sandiegobloodbank.org . Walk-ins are also welcome.

Volunteers needed to advocate for foster kids

Voices for Children is looking for volunteers to speak up for foster children in court, school and medical situations to make sure their needs are met. The San Diego nonprofit, which also serves Riverside County, started its annual campaign called “Your Voice, Their Future” to encourage community members from all walks of life to become Court Appointed Special Advocates. CASA volunteers are trained and supported by the nonprofit to advocate for foster kids as they face court hearings, attorneys, social workers and new homes. To volunteer, visit speakupnow.org .

Volunteers sought to join crisis team

The Trauma Intervention Programs of San Diego, aka TIP, is looking for volunteers to join crisis teams and support trauma victims at emergency scenes. TIP is especially in need of volunteers in East County communities along with National City and Coronado. No experience is necessary; training will be provided. Training Academy and registration information is at tipsandiego.org or (855) TIPSD-HELP (855-847-7343).

SPRING VALLEY

Laurel & hardy club presents movies.

The Saps at Sea Laurel & Hardy club presents “Swiss Miss” and “Below Zero” on April 20 at Williams Hall next to Trinity Church, 3902 Kenwood Drive. The films start at 6 p.m., doors open at 5:30 p.m. The gathering includes a raffle with prizes. DVDs and movie- and TV-related books are available for purchase. The club will also show a “Popeye” cartoon, plus W.C. Fields in “The Fatal Glass of Beer.” Admission is $7 and includes dessert; free for kids younger than 12. Visit the Saps At Sea San Diego Facebook page at facebook.com/groups/149982858403776.

Earth Day Festival at Alta Vista Botanical Gardens

The annual Earth Day Festival is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 20 at Alta Vista Botanical Gardens, 1270 Vale Terrace Drive. Highlights include a plant sale and several dozen vendors with items ranging from painted pots and organic fruits and vegetables to jewelry, art, crafts soaps, rocks, minerals and fossils. There will be children’s activities, including origami butterflies and bubble baskets. The Amigos de Vista Lions will sell their barbecue lunch with hamburgers, hot dogs, sausages, chips and drinks. The event will also include Millie’s Snow Cone Pop-up. Vista Irrigation District will demonstrate how the local water system works, and Encina Wastewater Authority will show how wastewater is processed. Admission is free. Visit altavistabotanicalgardens.org/earth-day-festival .

Earth Day celebration at senior center

The Gloria McClellan Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Drive, is hosting an Earth Day celebration before noon April 22 with an informative lunchtime presentation on the history and importance of Earth Day and current environmental programs in the City of Vista. A $4 contribution is suggested for guests 60 years and older and $8 fee for guests 59 and younger. Transportation can be provided for Vista residents age 60 and older with 48-hour advance notice. RSVP by April 19 at (760) 643-5288.

Sorority holds Founder’s Day

The Hidden Valley Vista City Council of Beta Sigma Phi International will celebrate its 93rd Founder’s Day, “Sisters Bloom,” at 10:30 a.m. April 27 at Shadow Ridge Golf Club, 1980 Gateway Drive. Cost is $34.50. Menu choices: Classic Cobb Salad, Turkey Club Sandwich or Vegetarian Cobb Salad. All Beta Sigma Phis — active, inactive, on leave, transferees and guests — are invited to make a reservation by April 17 at (760) 889-3552.

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Harry Styles' childhood village is looking for superfans to give tours, covering his first kiss and the time he took Taylor Swift to dinner

• Harry Styles' childhood village, Holmes Chapel, is recruiting superfans as tour guides.
• Tours aim to keep the thousands of visiting fans safe, a local group said.
• Notable locations include a Chinese restaurant where Styles took Taylor Swift for dinner.

The English village where Harry Styles grew up is calling for superfans to work there as tour guides.

Holmes Chapel, a village of some 6,000 people in Cheshire, has grown in popularity in recent years with fans of the pop star.

According to a newsletter by the Holmes Chapel Partnership , a local nonprofit organization, about 5,000 visitors have followed the "Harry Styles Walking Map" since it was introduced last year.

"Even during the wet winter months, Harries have continued to visit, braving muddy banks and wet fields to pay homage at Harry's Wall," it said.

The wall, part of Twemlow Viaduct, is where Styles said he had his first kiss.

Fans now write messages on the wall's bricks, according to Secret Manchester.

Other notable spots include Mandeville's Bakery, where Styles worked before participating in the X Factor, and Fortune City Chinese Restaurant, where the pop star dined with Taylor Swift, Secret Manchester reported.

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While the map has already been a boon to local businesses, the group said it's now time to "elevate our offerings."

The group's chairman, Peter Whiers, told BBC News that they had long advocated for wider footpaths and safer pedestrian crossings, but guided tours are another way to keep visitors safe.

The partnership is rolling out an official guided tour this summer, but it now needs to recruit and train local guides.

According to a job listing on the partnership's website, the ideal candidate would have a "genuine interest in Holmes Chapel with a good knowledge of its history, including Harry Styles and his roots here."

The newsletter said the partnership is "particularly interested in recruiting Harry Styles fans aged 16+, but more senior individuals may also apply."

The position is listed as being paid, although it is unclear how much is being offered.

The Holmes Chapel Partnership did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider.

Whiers told BBC News that more than 100 applications had been received as of Tuesday, including some from as far away as Argentina and Australia.

"We would like a few more local ones," he told the news outlet.

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