Bainbridge Swing Dance in Ohio

Bainbridge Swing Dance in Ohio

The Bainbridge Swing Dance in northeast Ohio is a well-established dance that averages 180 people every first Friday of the month.  New and seasoned dancers, from all generations, gather each month to hear a live band play Big Band, Swing, and/or Blues music. Attending the Bainbridge Swing Dance is like watching an old movie.  It is, unquestionably and consistently, one of my favorite dances.  The atmosphere is welcoming.  No partner is required and there is an hour long dance lesson before the band begins.  

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Christkindlesmarkt (Christmas Market) in Nürnberg, Germany

Christkindlesmarkt (Christmas Market) in Nürnberg, Germany

There is plenty to see at the Christkindlesmarkt (Christmas Markets) in Nuremberg, Germany.  Handmade ornaments, all sorts of gifts and treats.  Everything is intricately decorated.  There are carolers and musicians playing classic hymns.  It is a delight.  Though I had never experienced anything like the Christkindlesmarkt, a warm nostalgia swept over me. 

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