August is around the corner

So where are you going to go and what are you going to do?

Taking-off in August

Well for one do you know where August comes from?  In the Roman calendar under Romulus (you know one of the brothers who competed for a hill in modern-day Rome. You can understand the name, now) we would have been in the Sextilis month. Why? Because it was the sixth month in the calendar year. March was the first month of the year.

That was in 753 B.C. and in 700 BC when January and February were added to the year by King Numa Pompilius who made it 29 days. But, Robyn, August has 31 days.

You’re right and that’s because Julius Caesar added two more days and in 8 BC it was named in honour of Augustus.

So what’re you going to do in this eight month of the year? How are you going to escape our 21-square-mile island (Bermuda)?

New York City: Yes it’s hot and yes it’s a city, but it’s also a lot of fun in the summer.

One thing that can be said for New Yorkers is they always know how to put things on so try the HBO/Bryant Park film on Monday nights. Every Monday from June through August this park is filled with movie maniacs. What are they showing? Check out the schedule here.

Then there are the free Central Park Summerstage shows. These are on at various times throughout the summer so if you’re heading to NYC check out the schedule and see if you can fit one in.

Chicago! And the windy city…what else? Oh the Chicago Air and Water show on the 14th and 15th on the shores of Lake Michigan. More than two million people attend this event that is FREE!!! What else do you want?

Who does it feature: The U.S. Navy Blue Angels and U.S. Army Parachute Team Golden Knights.

Want something different to do? How about a Jazz concert at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago? Every Wednesday night sample the swimming background while soothing your sole with jazz.

Fancy hitting Atlanta? I do too. So check out this event website for some options. And what about Martinis and Imax? Yes now the Imax film is getting even more of a kick in Atlanta with….some gin and vodka!

Or fancy some organic produce? Check out the Dunwoody Green Market every Wednesday! You can even go a pick your own veg!!! Enjoy.

Boston by the water

Strap the football helmet on and enjoy the Patriot pre-season games on August 12 and 26 in Boston! Check for tickets here.

Or where art thou? Shakespeare it is. Where? On Boston’s common.What shall it be this summer? Othello for free from July 28th until August 15th. From Tuesday to Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 7 p.m. For more info check out this site.

Aerosmith and the JGeils band at Fenway Park: on August 14 these two bands will be in the most iconic baseball grounds for the first dual concert. Check out these tickets and enjoy the sounds.

Are you a Bride-to-be? Are you still looking for a dress? Run for it on August 20 to Filene’s basement. Just make sure you don’t lose your cool and plan your day here.

And finally I know it’s almost August and you may have a trip planned to a different city. Where is it? Any tips for the site? Comment here with your best ideas!