The Agra Fort (Qila Agra) is a historical fort in the city of Agra, and also known as Agra's Red Fort.
Mughal emperor Humayun was crowned at this fort. It was later renovated by the Mughal emperor Akbar from 1565 and the present-day structure was completed in 1573.
It served as the main residence of the rulers of the Mughal dynasty until 1638, when the capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi. It was also known as the "Lal-Qila" or "Qila-i-Akbari". Before being captured by the British, the last Indian rulers to have occupied it were the Marathas.
In 1983, the Agra fort was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its importance during the Mughal Dynasty. It is about 2.5 kilometers (1.6 mi) northwest of its more famous sister monument, the Taj Mahal.
The fort can be more accurately described as a walled city. It was later renovated by Shah Jahan.
Only about 30% of the site is accessible for visitors since it’s still used by the Indian army. What is accessible is a real...
Awakening at Wynn
Awakening is a contemporary pop theater show at Wynn Las Vegas that premiered on November 7, 2022. It is a resident show that runs Tuesday through Saturday at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. The show features a cast of 60 artists and over 300 haute couture-inspired costumes. It is set in a 360-degree theater with dichroic glass and embedded lights and screens, creating a kaleidoscope of light effect. Each of the 1,600 seats has individual stereo speakers, totaling 3,200 speakers for surround sound.
The storyline follows IO, a reluctant hero, on her quest to reunite Light and Darkness. The show incorporates illusions, music, dance, and puppetry, with a custom-built 60-foot stage for theater in the round and custom LED screens built into the stage. The recorded narration is provided by Academy Award winner Anthony Hopkins.
Awakening has received mixed reviews. Some praise its production value and immersive theater experience, while others criticize its storyline and humor. The show was voted ...
Bacon Fest 2025 Des Moines
The 17th annual Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival, themed "The Bacon Boat," is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa. This event celebrates bacon with unlimited samples, food vendors selling bacon delicacies, live music, a silent disco, and the renowned bacon eating contest. The musical headliner for the event is Yachty by Nature, a Southern California-based band known for their yacht rock sounds from the late 1970s and early 1980s.
The festival is expected to attract around 100,000 attendees and will run from 9 AM to 6 PM.
Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival celebrates bacon with various activities and food options, including unlimited samples and a bacon eating contest.
Yachty by Nature is the musical headliner for the festival, known for their yacht rock music from the late 1970s and early 1980s.
The bacon eating contest is a popular feature where attendees can compete in eating bacon.
Iowa State Fairgrounds: Location of ...
The Downtown Farmers’ Market is celebrating its 50th season in 2025. For five decades, The Market has supported farmers, growers and artisan food entrepreneurs from all around the state of Iowa, creating a vibrant gathering place in the heart of the city.
Visitors can explore an array of offerings, including produce, meat, cheese, eggs, baked goods, plants, flowers and artisan packaged food, handmade art, and ready-to-eat prepared food, alongside unique attractions and activities.
The Market will run every Saturday from May 3 through Oct. 25, in Downtown Des Moines' Historic Court District. The Market operates from 7 a.m. to Noon (8 a.m. to Noon in October).
This is a great activity to do in Des Moines and worth checking out.
Downtown Farmers Market - Celebrating 50 Years - Des Moines Iowa 2025
