Arrive Magazine - January/February, 2009

NEWS and SPECIALOFFERS from AMTRAK

you want to stand up and shout, “A-wop-bop a-loo-bop-a-wop-bam-boom!” Grease! France-Merrick PAC, 12 N. Eutaw St., Baltimore. Tickets $20–$65 (plus $2 restoration fee). Feb. 3–15. France-merrickpac.com.

For the Baltimore events, save 40 percent on the best available rail fare for one companion traveling in coach with a paid regular (full) adult rail fare ticket on Amtrak travel to Baltimore, MD. Valid for sale through Dec. 13, 2009, and for travel through Dec. 16, 2009. Request discount code V828 by booking online at Amtrak. com or calling 800-USA-RAIL. See below for blackout dates and other restrictions.

RHODE ISLAND

Now here’s to you, Art Garfunkel: Legendary singer-songwriter Art Garfunkel performs with the Rhode Island Philharmonic in the beautiful Providence Performing Arts Center. Blessed with what The New York Times described as a “beautiful countertenor,” singer Garfunkel has made an indelible mark on the music world. Tickets $40– $75. Jan. 16. ppacri.org.

A Raisin in the Sun: “What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up, like a raisin in the sun? Or does it explode?” From their tenement apartment, the Younger family believes an insurance windfall is about

The Rhode Island Convention Center hosts the 16th Annual Rhode Island Spring Flower & Garden Show.

to change their lives, but poverty and prejudice stand in their way. When the odds are stacked against them, will this family collapse or will they stand tall? Trinity Repertory Company. Jan. 30– March 8. trinityrep.com.

Full bloom: Get ready to discover a side of nature you’ve never seen before at the “16th Annual Rhode Island Spring Flower & Garden Show.” Your show “passport” transports you through 30 gardens of the world and an expedition into the Australian Outback, over to Mexico and South America with Mayan and Incan Ruins and into Tuscany, Spain and more. Rhode Island Convention Center. Feb. 19–22. flowershow.com.

For the Rhode Island events, save 20 percent on the best available regular (full) adult rail fare for coach travel to Westerly, Kingston or Providence,

RI, on Northeast Regional trains. Valid for sale through Dec. 13, 2009, for travel through Dec. 16, 2009. Restrictions and blackout dates may apply. Request discount code V174 by booking online at Amtrak.com or calling 800-USA- RAIL. See below for blackout dates and other restrictions.

VERMONT

Hit the slopes: This season marks the second year of New Year’s Resolution, an all-inclusive free ski or snowboard education program. A baker’s dozen of Vermont resorts are eager to share the joys of skiing and riding with first-timers and are footing the bill on limited lift tickets, rental equipment and a lesson on beginner-friendly terrain. More than 1,600 people signed up for their lesson last year. Don’t miss the fun! Jan. 4–11. Sign up at skivermont.com.

^Fp^or ^this ^event, ^save ²⁰ercent on the best available regular (full) adult rail fare for coach travel to Vermont. This offer is valid for sale through Oct. 28, 2009 and valid for travel through Oct. 31, 2009. Restrictions and blackout dates may apply. Request discount code V446 when you book by calling 800-USA-RAIL. See below for blackout dates and other restrictions.

WASHINGTON, D.C.

Historic Ford’s Theatre: Don’t miss seeing the world premiere of The Heavens Are Hung in Black, in the newly refurbished Ford’s Theatre. Set in 1862, the play explores Lincoln’s mind as he struggles with the loss of his son and his decision to issue the Emancipation Proclamation. “There’s something so poetic about putting Lincoln on Ford’s stage, in sort of reversing the camera so he’s not in the audience and is now on the stage,” says playwright James Still. “Of course, everyone is aware of the box.” Feb. 3–March 8. 202-347-4833; fords.org.

For the this event, save 40 percent on the best available rail fare for one companion traveling in coach with a paid regular (full) adult rail fare ticket on Amtrak travel to Washington, DC/ BWI. Valid for sale through Dec. 13, 2009, for travel through Dec. 16, 2009. Request discount code V722 by booking on line at Amtrak. com or calling 800-USA-RAIL. See below for blackout dates and other restrictions.

Terms and conditions: Blackout dates apply: Jan. 16-23; Feb. 13; Feb. 16; Apr. 10; Apr. 13; Sept. 4; Sept. 7; Nov. 24-25; Nov. 28-30. Reservations must be made at least
three days in advance of all travel for reserved and unreserved trains. Limited seating, 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. Book by calling 800-USA-RAIL. 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.