Last night I was on a date with a gal and we decided to head to the U. of WI Union terrace for a blues festival. It was free but that wasn't one of the reasons we went .. we both enjoy blues and the atmosphere is like no other..<br /><br />.. the back drop of the stage is Lake Mendota... guessing 50' behind the stage.. it's spectacular! boats are able to pull right up, anchor then kick back and enjoy.<br /><br /> It's like no place I've been I guess and while I was sitting enjoying a barley soda, great food great music, good company and such a 'range' of people ..I looked out at the lake as the sun was setting and thought -wow!- .. I wonder if there are places other than this that are so dynamic... <br /><br />thats why I write this ..asking what experiences, places, (what ever/where ever.. )and opportunities others have in the areas they live that seem to be like this?<br /><br />Please feel free to share ![Smile :) :)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)