Road Scholar

Highlights

• Be thrilled by symphonies and operas, exhilarated by jazz and bluegrass, electrified by dance and acrobatics and delighted by theater
• A horse-drawn carriage ride reveals more than 300 years of history, including antebellum mansions, churches and gardens
• Enjoy reserved seating for all performances as well as a significant amount of free time for exploring the festival on your own

Highlights

• Experience a lively presentation of an age-old piece of Japanese culture, 'taiko' drumming and learn about its place in Japanese tradition and society today
• Learn about the history of the cherry blossom trees and other plant life from Japanese tradition, like bonsai
• Explore the U
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• National Arboretum, learn more about the art of horticulture and see garden collections from around the world including Japanese bonsai

Highlights

• Enjoy private pre-show introductions to each play and post-show chats with cast members
• Complement your in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the Shaw Festival with orchestra seats to three performances
• Experience more than 2,000 free-flying butterflies in a lush, rainforest setting, then walk the footpaths of the Botanical Gardens and one of Canada’s finest collections of ornamental trees, shrubs and roses

Highlights

• From the VIP vantage point of the Pearl Observatory restaurant Perlan, view one of the most spectacular displays of fireworks in the world.
• Learn about Icelandic folk culture as you explore the turf homes, schoolhouse and artifact collections of the Skogar Museum.
• Soak in the mineral-rich, geothermally heated waters of the famous Blue Lagoon.

Highlights

• Bask in the transcendent melodies of Bach performed by the world-class Bach Choir of Bethlehem
• Discover the steel-working heritage of Bethlehem as you meet retired steel executives and explore the historic Steelstacks
• Learn about Bethlehem's history and Bach from esteemed experts, including historians, Moravian community docents, the Bach Choir Archivist, a music professor and the conductor of the Bach Choir

Highlights

• Join independent theater producer, director and award-winning playwright Giles Ramsay for unique insights into the Festival, and attend four performances with Giles at the Edinburgh International and Fringe Festivals.
• Hear "What's Hot and What's Not at the Festivals" by a leading Scottish arts critic and journalist.
• Enjoy a farewell tasting of Scottish food and whisky in a beautiful, traditional Scottish venue.

Highlights

• Attend three outstanding indoor concerts in the Jazz Fest’s prestigious concert hall, meet musicians and experience late-night jam sessions
• Go behind-the-scenes with musicians, performers and experts, and choose from more than 300 outdoor free concerts
• Experience the rich history of the old district, the European feel and French culture in Québec’s premier city of creativity, cuisine and music

Highlights

• Observe over 800 performers — military drummers, pipers and drill teams — plus choirs and dancers
• Delve into Norfolk’s U
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• Navy history as you enjoy a boat excursion through the Norfolk Naval Base and a visit to the Nauticus interactive museum
• Enjoy VIP seating for the Parade of Nations, featuring bands, floats and marching units from all NATO member countries