Grace) makes his Broadway
debut alongside Tony and
Emmy Award-winner Kris-
tin Chenoweth (Wicked) in
a musical written by Neil
Simon (book), Burt Bacha-
rach (music) and Hal David
(lyrics). Based on the 1960
Academy Award-winning
Billy Wilder film The Apart-
ment, Promises, Promises
tells the story of Chuck
Baxter (Hayes). In an effort
to advance at work, Chuck
lends executives his apart-
ment for their extramarital
trysts. But things become
complicated when Fran
Kubelik (Chenoweth), the
object of Chuck’s affection,
becomes the mistress of
one of his executives. Musi-
cal numbers include “I’ll
Never Fall in Love Again,”
“Promises, Promises” and
“Knowing When to Leave.”
The musical debuted on
Broadway in 1968, ran for
1,268 performances and was
nominated for eight Tony
Awards. promisespromises
broadway.com.
Lincoln Center Out of
Doors: Celebrate the 40th
anniversary of free performances on Lincoln Center’s
plazas at W. 62nd–W. 65th
streets between Columbus
and Amsterdam avenues.
Dozens of international,
U.S. and local artists are
featured in a wide range of
music, modern dance and
family events, concerts by
headlining rock, contemporary classical, world and
Latin artists, and more.
July 28–Aug. 15. For more
information or to request a
brochure call 212-875-5766;
lincolncenter.org/outofdoors.
VIRGINIA
The new Lynchburg: It’s
not your grandmother’s
Lynchburg anymore! Creative vision has brought the
downtown riverfront to
life with art studios, unique
eateries, children’s sites and
fresh, funky shopping venues. And there is adventure
right in the heart of the city,
with miles of hiking and
biking trails, and canoeing
the scenic James River. And
with the opening of Snow-flex, the only year-round,
outdoor, artificial snow
sports slope in the U.S.,
Lynchburg is the only city
where you can kayak, ice-skate, mountain bike, ride
a hot air balloon and snow-board or ski, all on the same
warm summer afternoon.
Discover Lynchburg, from
a new perspective.
discoverlynchburg.org.
RHODE ISLAND
Rhode Island Interna-
tional Film Festival:
Providence has long served
as inspiration for top Hol-
lywood. The RIIF is the
largest public film festival in
New England and an Acad-
emy of Motion Pictures
Arts and Sciences qualify-
ing event that provides yet
another way for travelers
to take advantage of a quick
city escape to Providence
with screenings, VIP par-
ties and events happening
throughout the city. Aug.
10–15. For more information
on the festival and Amtrak
discounts available when
traveling to Rhode Island,
visit film-festival.org.
For the Rhode Island event, save 20 percent on the
best available regular (full) adult
rail fare for coach travel to Providence, Westerly and Kingston,
RI. Reservations are exclusively
available at Amtrak.com through
goprovidence.com. Valid for sale
through Dec. 28, for travel through
Dec. 31, 2010. See below for blackout dates and other restrictions.
CONNECTICUT
Culinary delights: Greater
New Haven’s summer fairs
and festivals offer up culinary delights for every
taste. Events include
Clinton Bluefish Festival
(July 23–24), North Bran-ford Corn & Potato Festival
(Aug. 6–8), Shoreline Wine
Festival (mid-August in
Guilford), Milford Oyster
Festival (Aug. 20–21) and
Odyssey Greek Festival
(Sept. 3–6, Orange). 800-
332-7829; visitne whaven.com.
PENNSYLVANIA
Second City returns to
Philly: Back by popular
demand, Philadelphia
Theatre Company presents
Chicago’s legendary com-
edy theater, The Second
City, featuring some of the
best sketches, songs and
improvisations from The
Second City’s 50-year his-
tory. Dipping into the past
as a bridge to the present,
the show features scenes
created by Bill Murray, Gilda
Radner and Tina Fey, as well
as a talented new genera-
tion of comedians. Suzanne
Roberts Theatre, Broad and
Lombard streets. July 13–25.
215-985-0420; philadelphia
theatrecompany.org.
Cultural fusion: Philly
brings the world together
again this summer during
Global Fusion Week. This
electrifying week of nonstop
entertainment draws diverse
communities together to celebrate the “cultural fusion”
of the world. Events take
place across Philadelphia all
week, wrapping up Saturday
with a free festival featuring
big-name performers, ethnic
dances and vendors, and
kids’ activities! Bring your
heritage along with your
appetite and experience
Philadelphia’s hottest summer event. July 12 – 17.
globalfusionfestival.com.
For the Pennsylvania events, save 40 percent
on the best available rail fare for
one companion traveling in coach
with a paid regular adult rail
fare ticket on Amtrak traveling
to Philadelphia. Valid for sale
through Dec. 13 and for travel
through Dec. 16, 2010. Reservations are exclusively available at
Amtrak.com through Visitphilly.
com/Amtrak. See below for blackout dates and other restrictions.
Terms and conditions: Blackout dates apply: Nov. 23-24; Nov. 27-29; Dec. 17-23; Dec. 26-30, 2010. Reservations must be made at least three days in advance of all travel for
reserved and unreserved trains. Limited seating; seats may not be available on all trains at all times. Qualifying adult and discounted companion must travel together at all
times and have tickets issued at the same time. Travel on Acela Express is prohibited. Up to two children ages 2-15 may accompany each paid adult at half of the full regular adult
rail fare. Other restrictions may apply. Amtrak is a registered service mark of the National Railroad Passenger Corporation.
