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Welcome to Costa Mesa’s Arts District Sculpture Tour

One of Southern California’s best-kept secrets is an art walk in Costa Mesa featuring contemporary and modern works by internationally renowned sculptors. The sculptures are integral to the vision of the Segerstrom family, founders of South Coast Plaza, of creating a cosmopolitan center in Orange County where the arts and commerce come together and flourish.

Spend a morning or afternoon exploring this incomparable public art collection.  

The closest parking structure to the beginning of the art walk is the Plaza Tower Parking structure located on Anton Boulevard and Park Center Drive. Enter via Park Center Drive, across from The Westin South Coast Plaza.

The closest parking to the end of the art walk is the parking lot right outside of Macy’s or the South Parking Structure at South Coast Plaza. Parking in either of these locations is free.

Walking Directions

  Park and exit the Plaza Tower parking structure onto Park Center Drive. Head down Park Center Drive and cross Anton Boulevard. Pass Specialty’s Café and turn left on the palm tree-lined path. Continue walking and you are at the edge of 1 California Scenario .

1. California Scenario

 Isamu Noguchi, 1982

Recognized as one of the country’s preeminent sculpture gardens and an iconic public space, Noguchi’s masterpiece sits between two office towers. The garden’s design symbolizes elements of California’s geography, while the piece Spirit of the Lima Bean speaks to the agricultural heritage of the land and the artist’s relationship with Henry Segerstrom, who commissioned the work.

Head past Spirit of the Lima Bean. To the right of the Comerica Bank building just before TGI Fridays is 2 Sun Ribbon .

2. Sun Ribbon

Claire Falkenstein, 1980

Located between California Scenario and Anton Boulevard, the artfully orchestrated stripes of the stained-glass windscreen create a playful counterpoint to vertical rise of the adjacent buildings.

Passing TGI Fridays, walk toward Anton Boulevard. Once you’re on the corner of Anton Boulevard and Avenue of the Arts, cross the street and turn left, walking north on Anton Boulevard. Make a right turn after passing Park Tower sign right before Pizzeria Ortica. Walk straight. Before reaching Samueli Theater, you will arrive at 3 Utsurohi 91 .

3. Utsurohi 91

 Aiko Miyawaki, 1991

Located between the Samueli Theater and Plaza Tower, the sculpture is a site-specific piece commissioned for the entry court to Cesar Pelli’s stainless steel tower. The sculpture’s chromium steel loops serve to frame details of the architecture and plaza (designed by Peter Walker), while each column includes one of the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac.

Pass Utsurohi 91 and Samueli Theater and head toward Segerstrom Center for the Arts. The 4 Connector will be on your right. Go inside Connector.

4. Connector

Richard Serra, 2006

Rising majestically on the plaza between Segerstrom Hall, Orange County Museum of Art, and the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, the 65-foot-tall steel sculpture by renowned American sculptor Richard Serra symbolically and visually connects the art and architecture of the cultural campus.

Walk away from Avenue of the Arts toward the entrance of Segerstrom Hall, which will be on your right. Once you reach the front of the center, you will be underneath 5 Firebird . For a closer look, take the spiral staircase up to the second level of the center.

5. Firebird

Richard Lippold, 1986

The gold, red, and silver sculpture soars through the iconic arch of Segerstrom Hall. Seemingly suspended in the air, the 60-foot-tall aluminum and stainless-steel sculpture named for a famous ballet integrates artistically and architecturally with the performing arts hall.

Once on the second level, head toward the Center Tower Parking Structure. On your right, you will find 6 Reclining Figure .

6. Reclining Figure

Henry Moore, 1981

The stately figure reclines at the upper entrance to Segerstrom Hall, designed by landscape architect Peter Walker. The sculpture, which was a gift to Segerstrom Center for the Arts by a major support group, The Angels of the Arts, includes elements of abstraction and realism that frame and accent the public spaces of the arts plaza.

Head down the ramp across from Reclining Figure. On the right, you will be able to spot 7 Sun Glitter and 8 Jonah and the Whale down below.

7. Sun Glitter

Carl Milles, 1932

A bronze mermaid rides a dolphin through the spray in this work at Center Tower. Known as a master of fountains, the Swedish sculptor’s work is rare in California, but often occupies prominent public spaces in Sweden, the Midwest, and the East Coast.

8. Jonah and the Whale

Carl Milles, 1931

The focal point of a water feature at the base of Center Tower, the whimsical work features Jonah emerging from the mouth of the whale. The two bronzes by Milles are visible from the walkways around the building, as well as the club on the lower level.

Continue down the ramp and enter Center Tower. In the lobby, you will find 9 Oiseau.

Joan Miró, 1981

Perched in the lobby of Center Tower, the fantastical bronze bird by the Spanish surrealist brings to physically imposing form the sublime bird-like figures common in his paintings.

Take one of the three elevators to the left of Oiseau down to the C level of the building. Once you reach the C level, you will find 10 Fermi .

Tony Smith, 1975

The white marble sculpture named for the Nobel Prize-winning scientist Enrico Fermi suggests the complex yet elegant structures found in nature.

Take the elevators back up to the lobby level and exit Center Tower the way you entered. Turn right and walk down the ramp toward the intersection of Park Center Drive and Town Center Drive. Turn right onto Park Center Drive and walk toward the wooden bench. Before reaching the bench, turn right and you will find 11 Four Lines Oblique Gyratory-Square IV moving with the wind.

11. Four Lines Oblique Gyratory-Square IV

George Rickey, 1973

The stainless-steel kinetic sculpture interacts with the breeze in a Center Tower courtyard. The 24-foot-high piece is visible from a walkway  between the tower and a parking structure, offering an elevated view of how Rickey’s art moves in concert with nature.

From Four Lines Oblique Gyratory- Square IV, walk back to Park Center Drive. Head back to the intersection of Park Center Drive and Town Center Drive. Cross Town Center Drive, past Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Continue past South Coast Repertory, and on your right you will see 12 Night Shift .

12. Night Shift

Jim Huntington, 1982

The 30-ton granite and steel sculpture is set in the green park between South Coast Repertory Theater and The Westin South Coast Plaza. The object at first may appear as if the architecture of commerce and culture developed around it. But like the setting, it is a combination of natural and built spaces that define the public space.

Continue down the concrete path toward the brightest structure in sight 13 The Ram .

13. The Ram

Charles Owen Perry, 1979

Trained as an architect, the sculptor of the 20-foot, 7-ton bright yellow steel piece of art next to Park Tower was inspired by the geometry of natural forms. The colorful, curving, and eye-catching sculpture is popular with diners, guests at the hotel, and those enjoying the public spaces around South Coast Plaza.

Enter Park Tower through the glass doors located to the left of Vaca. Once inside, turn left and in the elevator lobby you will find 14 Tour Aux Jambes .

14. Tour Aux Jambes

 Jean Dubuffet, 1973/1980

The monolithic structure of entwined forms is in the lobby of Park Tower. The modernist glass canopy of the lobby designed by architect Helmut Jahn adds light to the sculpture’s surroundings, highlighting the colors and contours of the French sculptor’s work.

Exit the building in the way you entered and head toward Unity Bridge. Cross the bridge and enter South Coast Plaza. Head past Victoria’s Secret toward Carousel Court. Make a right and head toward Macy’s. Once you’ve reached the balcony between Harry Winston and Cartier, you will find yourself in Jewel Court. Look up and view the 15 Jewel Court Dome .

15. Stained Glass Dome

Marion Sampler, 1973

The kaleidoscopic stained-glass dome that brings light and color to Jewel Court has become an iconic symbol of South Coast Plaza. The  magnificent skylight made of 7,200 pieces of glass is an early example of the many works of art, architecture, and design commissioned by South Coast Plaza’s owners.

To return to the Plaza Tower parking structure, exit the shopping center through the exit in between Bloomingdale’s and Seasons 52. Head toward Bristol Street on Anton Boulevard. Cross Park Center Drive and turn left. You will be at the entrance of the parking structure.

Notable Mentions

NEPTUNE WATER SPOUTS The Olympian god of the sea is an apt choice for artist Betty Davenport Ford’s elaborate waterworks, Neptune Water Spouts. Outside of the lobby of The Westin South Coast Plaza are seven identical ceramic Neptune heads spouting water into the pools below. Located behind the lobby of The Westin South Coast Plaza.

SPATIO The three pieces, “The Story Teller,” “Upstage/Downstage” and “Herald,” were designed by Jason Meadows. Meadows created this trio especially for South Coast Repertory, with the intention of bringing the theater into the outdoors. These pink, purple, blue and silver sculptures not only invite the audience to continue their theatrical experience, but also provide patrons with a place to sit on sunny days. Located at South Coast Repertory

CONSTELLATION Four stories above the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall lobby is a stunning piece of architectural jewelry. Three hundred individual strands of highly polished stainless-steel form a circular pattern 40-feet in diameter. The strands are in graduated lengths, the longest reaching 40 feet. The combination of elements results in an intense sparkle that is reflected in the polished surfaces and glass. Located in the lobby of the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall.

THE BRIDGE OF GARDENS Spanning Bear Street to connect South Coast Plaza’s Crate and Barrel/Macy’s Home Store Wing to the east side of the Plaza. The Bridge of Gardens is constructed of stainless and galvanized steel, with a partially covered canopy. Designed by Kathryn Gustafson, a Paris-educated landscape designer and environmental artist

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SOUTH COAST ARTISTS OPEN STUDIO TOUR

20th Annual Open Studio Tour Begins Next Weekend

Welcome back to the South Coast of New England. This year is extra special as we celebrate the 20th Annual SCA Open Studio Tour!

South Coast Artists is proud of reaching this 20 year milestone because it speaks to the strength of our community of artists and art lovers. Participation in the arts has grown exponentially here along the South Coast. SCA continues to thrive because of the enthusiastic support of talented artists, generous sponsors, and dedicated volunteers. Thousands of volunteer hours enable SCA to provide one of the finest art experiences in New England.

This summer, our special  Open Studio Tours  happen on the weekends of July 15-16 and August 19-20. 

This year we’ve encouraged artists to consider our anniversary theme,  Pause for a Moment and Reflect  as they prepare for your visit. Some 75 artists ready to show you what they’ve created. 

The tour, as always, is a free event designed for the entire family. Studio visits encourage an open dialogue between you and the artist within their personal creative space. We think that connection is the key to developing a meaningful relationship with art, the artist and the creative process.

So, don’t be shy. Be curious and ask questions.

Remember that every studio and gallery is a unique experience. Consider planning a route that takes full advantage of your particular interests. To sketch out your adventure, please consider the C S A mobile app   – South Coast Artists.

It’s easily downloaded on your smartphone or tablet. It’s a free app that’s available through the Apple store   or on  Google Play .

This digital feature allows you to easily navigate from place to place, from artist to artist and from town to town.

Or, if you prefer, you can  pick up a brochure   from one of our many  Sponsor locations  and access all of this information,  on our website .

As president of SCA, I would like to thank you for taking the time to visit the South Coast and our artist community.

Whether you are new to the area, or a veteran SCA art lover, know that lifelong friendships are created along the trail.

Be prepared for an unforgettable art adventure that you and your family will never forget. We look forward to seeing you.

Heather Stivison

 South Coast Artists President

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The South Coast has a number of self-guided studio tour options to punctuate summer weekends. The artist organized “South Coast Artists’ 19th Annual Open Studio Tour” happens on July 16 and 17 and again on August 20 and 21 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and includes over 30 artists in Westport, Dartmouth, Little Compton and Tiverton. The number of artists involved makes this arguably the largest open studio tour in the region and encompasses South Coast towns in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. “The Art Drive” on August 5through 7 and running from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. is limited to Dartmouth and Westport and is a curated event.

The idea of these open studio tours is for audiences to have the pleasure of a summer road trip, intermittently stopping to see art. Presented at each location will often be the equivalent of a one-person show. I particularly like that a self-guided tour can be a great alternative to gallery openings for anyone with lingering pandemic concerns. Seeing art and artists in the environments where they create is interesting. These particular tours allow folks to enjoy South Coast scenery and speak with artists about their subject matter, specifically, the thinking and emotions behind their artwork.

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Tyler, the Creator teams up with Louis Vuitton and Pharrell Williams

Louis Vuitton has teamed again with rapper, producer and Hawthorne native Tyler, the Creator — this time on a spring men’s capsule collection, the first capsule collaboration from men’s creative director Pharrell Williams. This whimsical range of goods includes a chess box, golf bag, sneakers, clothing, hats and other accessories along with classic Louis Vuitton monogram pieces with a twist. (Especially look for the tiny details and touches that add a bit of fun to many of the pieces.) To celebrate the collection drop last month, Tylor, the Creator was on hand for a party at the Louis Vuitton Men’s store on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. Guests included Donald Glover, Barry Keoghan, Steven Yeun and Jaden Smith. The only dedicated Louis Vuitton space for this collection, the Beverly Hills Men’s store is decked out with a 15-foot white Airedale Terrier, a mid-air propeller plane and a Louis Vuitton trunk turned into a soapbox derby car, along with colorful flowers and faux greenery. 420 N. Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, the full collection is available at louisvuitton.com .

Maison Margiela celebrates the Tabi at South Coast Plaza

French brand Maison Margiela is celebrating its split-toe Tabi shoe during an AI-powered pop-up display in the Jewel Court of South Coast Plaza through April 15. The exhibition will take you from the footwear’s start in 1988 through more current takes from the brand’s creative director, John Galliano. (According to the brand, the Tabi was inspired by the split-toed socks worn by workmen in Japan since the 17th century.) Also on display are 20 pairs of the shoe style, including the original spring and summer 1989 flesh-colored suede boot, along with other Tabi pieces such as opera gloves and a T-shirt from summer 1991 with red footprints. As part of the exhibition, there are two digital stations, in partnership with generative AI firm Hypno, that give visitors a chance to take selfies and create their own digital versions of Maison Margiela’s definitive footwear style. And if your feet can’t have enough, the Maison Margiela store at the shopping center has an expanded selection of the Tabi available for purchase. 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, maisonmargiela.com , southcoastplaza.com

Willy Chavarria brings his spring collection to Maxfield

New York designer Willy Chavarria is all about his Golden State ties. “I’m rooted in California,” he told Image last year. “If I get too far from the sun of that state, I begin to struggle. I’m like a vegetable growing from soil. I’ll never be without it.” Now, you’re in luck. Wares from the California native and 2023 CFDA American Menswear Designer of the Year’s namesake label have arrived at West Hollywood boutique Maxfield. In the mix, you’ll find his New Life spring and summer collection along with an exclusive Buffalo tee that features the Maxfield logo with the designer’s logo. Also, through April 15, you can check out the festive window display at the front of the store featuring Chavarria’s designs on mannequins and the big red flowers (a nod to his spring and summer 2024 runway). 8825 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, willychavarria.com , maxfieldla.com

Henrik Vibskov pop-up arrives at CultureEdit

Danish designer, artist and musician Henrik Vibskov’s first Los Angeles pop-up has landed at Tom of Finland legacy store CultureEdit in Hollywood. A boxing-themed display promoting Vibskov’s spring and summer collection, the Unboxing Waltz Tutorial, features a bright orange faux boxing ring at center, with racks and tables of clothes, shoes, fragrances, accessories and more. The pop-up is through April 14. 6757 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, henrikvibskovboutique.com , cultureedit.com

Mate the Label comes to Platform

Los Angeles-based brand Mate the Label is having a seasonal residency at Platform in Culver City through May 31. A women-founded brand, Mate is known for its commitment to non-toxic dyes and the use of organic fabrics for its wares. The label sells women’s activewear, jumpsuits, jackets, bras and underwear, loungewear and sleepwear as well as sweatshirts, sweatpants and tees for men and children. 8840 Washington Blvd., Suite 108, Culver City, matethelabel.com

‘Made on Market Street’ opens in Beverly Hills

L.A. is continuing its fascination with beloved artist and former Angeleno Jean-Michel Basquiat. After the run of the exhibition “Jean-Michel Basquiat: King Pleasure,” which closed in January, comes another, “Made on Market Street.” Open at Gagosian in Beverly Hills, “Made on Market Street” is said to be the first exhibition of Basquiat’s work created while the artist was living in Los Angeles between 1982 and 1984. (This was back when he dated Madonna.) The exhibition, which was curated by Fred Hoffman with Larry Gagosian, features about 30 works from Basquiat that have rarely been on loan, and it also reunites groups of his work that haven’t been displayed together since their inception. (The Gagosian gallery presented three L.A. exhibitions with Basquiat during his lifetime.) The show is open through June 1. 456 N. Camden Drive, Beverly Hills, gagosian.com

Palm Angels opens new store at South Coast Plaza

Italian brand Palm Angels has expanded its reach in the U.S. by opening a new store at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. (There are Palm Angels stores in Las Vegas, Miami and New York.) The new SoCal store features the spring and summer collection as well as an exclusive capsule collection in a blend of white ceramic, bleached cedar wood and glossy finishes. Don’t forget to look for the palm-themed wallpaper in the dressing rooms. Also, as part of its spring and summer collection, Palm Angels is selling T-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, socks and sweatpants for kids (ranges from $65 to $365) featuring the artwork of Keith Haring. 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, palmangels.com

MSCHF’s new exhibition at Perrotin

If you were on Instagram or TikTok last year, you likely came across MSCHF’s Big Red Boots, which were worn by celebrities, influencers and everyday people. Now you can experience them and more (in real life) during the Brooklyn art collective’s solo exhibition, “Art 2,” at Perrotin’s new L.A. gallery space starting April 6. MSCHF (pronounced “mischief”) had its first solo exhibition at Perrotin in New York in 2022. Its follow-up West Coast show offers a showcase themed around a second act, with new works including a sophomore iteration of its Drop #59, Museum of Forgeries, which involved Andy Warhol’s “Fairies” (this time, its all about Pablo Picasso’s “Le Poisson,” with the carved wooden sculpture now a school of fish — and yes, there’s a catch); “Public Universal Car, which keys into a 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser and Drop #84 Key4All; and “Bootleg,” a humorous take on the Big Red Boots fitted with partial hairy legs. “Art 2” is on view through June 1. 5036 W. Pico Blvd., perrotin.com

‘Ed Ruscha / Now Then’ comes to LACMA

Since the late 1950s, artist Ed Ruscha has explored the ins and outs of Los Angeles in his work after moving here from Oklahoma City to study commercial art. Seven decades later, “Ed Ruscha / Now Then,” which is billed as “his first comprehensive, cross-media retrospective in 20 years,” examines the artist‘s methods as well as some of the familiar subjects he painted. In the mix at Los Angeles County Museum of Art are his early works that he created as he traveled through Europe along with his Venice Biennale installations, “Chocolate Room” (1970) and “Course of Empire” (2005). Also, you can check out Ruscha’s photos of Los Angeles that date back to 1965. The exhibition is open through Oct. 6. 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, lacma.org

Jil Sander opens Beverly Hills boutique

Milan-based Jil Sander recently opened a new store — its fourth in North America — in Beverly Hills on South Santa Monica Boulevard featuring ready-to-wear, accessories, handbags and shoes in the brand’s minimalist luxe aesthetic. In the sartorial mix, you’ll find the complete women’s and men’s collections along with signature pieces such as the versatile Cannolo bag, which comes in multiple sizes and is handcrafted in Italy. 9970 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, jilsander.com

Charles Jeffrey Loverboy at Dover Street Market Paris

Japanese designer Rei Kawakubo of Comme des Garçons and Dover Street Market invited Scottish designer Charles Jeffrey of Charles Jeffrey Loverboy to create pieces for the new Dover Street Market store opening in Paris this month. (Jeffrey also made pieces for the renewal opening for Trading Museum Comme des Garçons last year.) The assignment was to revisit the Loverboy archive for suits and tailored jackets and reimagine them. Therefore, you’ll discover suits with appliqué dot patches and frayed edges as well as dog-tag necklaces and sophisticated wire broaches on mini Scottish kilt pins. This collection will be available to buy in-store at Dover Street Market Paris (look for the “Rei Kawakubo Curates” display featuring hand-picked designers and items from Kawakubo) and Trading Museum Comme des Garçons in Tokyo. If you’re not off to France or Japan anytime soon, you can shop Loverboy’s festive spring and summer collection at charlesjeffreyloverboy.com .

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Moscow - Russian Rivers and Waterways Port of Call

Moscow is a wonderful city to visit, and travelers on river ship cruise tours to or from St. Petersburg spend a few days in Moscow . This capital city of Russia was our last port on a river cruise tour, and we had about four days to see most of the highlights. Our first day we did an overview driving tour and rode the subway under the Mockba (Moscow) River to Red Square. The next day we toured the State Armory and the Kremlin.

These photos show some of the other highlights you can see with three or four days in Moscow .

The Northern River Terminal is located on the Moscow Canal in the northwest section of Moscow at the Khimki Reservoir.

Most river cruise ships sailing between Moscow and St. Petersburg use the ship as a hotel while in Moscow. Because of traffic, it's often a long drive into the city, but the sights along the way are interesting, and you only have to unpack once for the river cruise.

View of Downtown Moscow from Sparrow Hills

Sparrow Hills is the best place to get a great panoramic view of Moscow. The Sparrow Hills overlook the Mockba River and are near Moscow State University.

Novodevichy Convent in Moscow

Novodevichy Convent in Moscow was founded in 1524, and was once used as a sort of prison for the unwanted wives and sisters of the Tsars. Peter the Great sent both his first wife and his sister to Novodevichy. Since the convent had such famous nuns, it was very wealthy due to the many donations of the Tsars and their families. At one time in the 1700s, the cloister had over 36,000 serfs working in 36 villages. Novodevichy was ravaged by the French armies in 1812, but the brave nuns saved the buildings by disarming the fuses set to blow them up. The Soviets wanted to make the convent into a museum in the early 1920s, but it was again saved.

Novodevichy also has a cemetery with the graves of many famous Russians, including Nikita Khrushchev, Anton Chekhov, Raisa Gorbachev, and Yuri Nikulin.

View of the Mockba River in Moscow, Russia

The Mockba (Moscow) River runs into the Volga via the 79.5 mile long Moscow Canal.

River ships sailing between Moscow and St. Petersburg on the Baltic Waterways embark and disembark at the Northern River Terminal about an hour's drive from the city. The drive time can vary significantly in length because of the heavy Moscow traffic. The river looks peaceful here, as it winds around the cosmopolitan area of Moscow.

Cathedral of Christ the Redeemer (Cathedral of Christ the Savior) in Moscow

The Cathedral of Christ the Redeemer, also known as the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, is the largest church in Russia, holding 10,000 worshipers.

The original Cathedral of Christ the Savior was built over 44 years to celebrate the 1812 victory over Napoleon. It was completed in 1883. Stalin had the church destroyed in 1931, but it was rebuilt using mostly private funds in 1999. The new church is a replica of the original. Note that it took 44 years the first time and only 4 years the second to complete the church! Isn't modern technology impressive.

One interesting tidbit is that it took three attempts to blow up the church in 1931. Stalin planned to build a huge Palace of the Soviets on the cleared land, but engineers determined that the land was too boggy. In the 60 years intervening, the space was used for a variety of things, including a year-round swimming pool!

Vendors' Market and Ski Jump at Sparrow Hills in Moscow

The panoramic view of Moscow from Sparrow Hills is a stopover for most tour groups, so we were not surprised to see a large number of vendors. The ski jump was a surprise, but Moscow gets very cold in winter, so winter sports are very popular. This ski jump is near Moscow State University and has a great view of the city. Seeing this ski jump reminded me of the famous Holmenkollen Ski Jump in Oslo, which also has a great view of that northern capital city.

Russian Soldiers' Memorial in Victory Park in Moscow

Matryoshka dolls for sale in moscow.

I thought this display of dolls was beautiful! The Matryoshka nesting dolls range in price from just a few dollars to thousands of dollars.

Central Museum of Armed Forces in Moscow, Russia

This small band greeted us at the Central Museum of Armed Forces in Moscow. They played a variety of band music and made us all feel very welcome.

Grand Triumphal Arch Celebrates the Victory Over Napoleon in the War of 1812

This arch looks a little like the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, and it is located near the Victory Park Metro Station in Moscow.

This Grand Triumphal Arch is decorated with the coats of arms from the 48 Russian provinces. To celebrate the victory over France in the war of 1812, it also includes bas-reliefs of the "Expulsion of the French." The arch was originally built in 1834, but has only been on this site since 1968.

It is a little ironic that this arch resembles the Paris Arc de Triomphe , which Napoleon built between 1806 and 1836 to celebrate his French victories.

Moscow Metro Station at the Ploshchad Revolyutsii (Revolution Square)

This station near Red Square has many statues honoring the workers of Russia.

Moscow Metro Station near Victory Park

The Metro in Moscow is one of its shining industrial achievements. Construction on the Metro was begun in 1931 and continues today. The system has over 165 stations and 155 miles of track. Over 9300 trains, traveling sometimes as fast as 56 mph, navigate the huge system each day. Almost 10 million people ride the Moscow Metro every day, which is more than the New York and London systems combined. We found the Metro to be very efficient, with trains arriving every few minutes.

Navigating the Metro system can be somewhat of a problem for non-Russian speaking riders. Most of the signage is in Cyrillic only, and the stations are quite large. Trying to find the correct exit while walking long distances underground can be challenging.

On our cruise tour, we rode the Metro as a group with our program director from near Victory Park under the Mockba River to Red Square. Several of the group ventured out on their own during our time in Moscow, and many rode the Metro. They all returned with stories of getting lost underground, but none seemed the worse for the experience, and they all loved telling the tales.

Red Square in Moscow

Red Square in Moscow is a must-see for visitors to the capital city of Russia.

The Kremlin in Moscow, Russia

The Kremlin is a favorite of Moscow tourists. Inside these walls are buildings for the government of Russia, cathedrals, and the wonderful State Armory museum.

Taras Bulba Restaurant in Moscow

We enjoyed a traditional Ukrainian lunch at this cute restaurant in Moscow before checking in at our hotel.

Buses Wait for Passengers Outside Museum

River cruise tour groups are usually divided into groups for the duration of the tour. Each group had their own bus when touring.

Military Airplanes at the Central Museum of Armed Forces in Moscow, Russia

Although much of the military museum was indoors, there was quite a collection of planes, helicopters, missile launchers, and tanks outside.

Foreign Ministry Building, One of Moscow's Seven Stalinist-Gothic Skyscrapers

Seven skyscrapers with layers giving them a "wedding cake" appearance dot the Moscow skyline. The style is considered Stalinist-Gothic.

Russian and American War Veterans at the Central Museum of Armed Forces

Meeting with some World War II Russian War veterans was a highlight of our day at the Central Museum of Armed Forces in Moscow.

Rocket Launchers and Missiles at the Central Museum of Armed Forces in Moscow

The inside of this museum is particularly impressive, but you will need a guide since all of the signage is only in Russian.

Old Arbat Pedestrian Shopping Area in Moscow

We all enjoyed exploring the shops on this mile-long pedestrian shopping area.

Food prices were high in the tourist attraction, with two small pizzas, two small beers, and a bottle of water at an outdoor cafe costing $40. Many of our group ate at the large McDonalds, where prices were more reasonable.

Female Cosmonaut Model at Star City Cosmonaut Training Center near Moscow

Female cosmonauts play an important role in the Russian space program. In 1963, Valentina Tereshkova from Yaroslavl was the first woman in space.

Souvenir Shop in Old Arbat Shopping Area in Moscow

The area of Old Arbat had many English signs to attract the tourist trade.

Centrifuge at Star City Outside Moscow, Russia

This 18 meter centrifuge is the world's largest. The centrifuge weighs over 30000 tons, and the maximum load is 30 G, but most tests are run at 3 or 4 G.

A centrifuge ride is the first test for a cosmonaut, whose entire training school takes from five to eight years. The centrifuge can simulate the extreme force of gravity that cosmonauts (and astronauts) face when going into space. A centrifuge training session lasts about 30 minutes, and the trainee experiences both the centrifugal force as well as the spin of the pod he/she is riding in. Just typing this makes me a little queasy!

Cosmonaut's Bathroom Facilities on First Space Flights at Star City

Just like in the USA, everyone who visits the Star City cosmonaut training center near Moscow wants to know how cosmonauts "go to the bathroom". They have more sophisticated equipment today, but this contraption from the early space flights is fairly self explanatory.

Star City Tank Used for Cosmonaut Weightlessness Training near Moscow

This 12-meter deep pool is used to simulate weightlessness training. The pool is flooded and the cosmonauts perform repair tasks on the model of the International Space Station. SCUBA diving underwater is very similar to the weightless experience the cosmonauts experience when working in outer space.

Mir Space Station Replica at Star City near Moscow

The original Mir disintegrated when it fell to earth in 2001. Mir, which means peace in Russian, was launched in 1986.

Marvel Paull with Statue of Yuri Gagarin at Star City near Moscow

Yuri Gagarin was the first man in space, and the Star City Cosmonaut training center was named after him in 1968.

River Cruise Passengers with Yuri Onufrienko, Russian Cosmonaut at Star City

In case you can't tell, Yuri is the one in the middle. My famous traveling mother, Marvel Paull, is on the left and Dick, a cruise friend is on the right.

A highlight of our day in Star City was a visit with Yuri Onufrienko , a Russian cosmonaut who spent extended time in space at the Mir space station in 1996 and the International Space Station in 2001-2002. Yuri patiently took many questions from our small inquisitive group.

Cosmonaut Space Suit at Star City near Moscow

Cosmonauts sit in this position on take off. Thanks to Jerry G. for the tip about the sign. It says, "Don't touch!"

Stained Glass Window at Star City near Moscow

Program directors at farewell dinner in moscow.

After 16 days of discovery, learning, and fun, we had a farewell dinner with the six Program Directors - Evgeny, Olga, Vladimir, Svetlana, Violetta, and Marina - in Moscow.

The Kremlin is a triangular, walled citadel in the center of Moscow. The Kremlin is considered by most to be the heart of the city. First conceived in the 12th century, the Kremlin (which means fortress) was expanded by Tsar Ivan III (Ivan the Great) during the 15th century. His architects designed the magnificent Cathedral of the Assumption and the Faceted Palace, and the Kremlin was an interesting mix of both Russian and Renaissance styles. During the Soviet time of the 1930s, many of the Kremlin buildings were destroyed or vandalized, and the complex remained closed to the public until 1955.

Today the Kremlin is home to the Russian President and his administration. Many buildings are open to the public, but you may need to be with a guide (check in advance).

I visited the Kremlin when in Moscow on a Russian Waterways cruise tour from St. Petersburg.

The Kremlin was also one of the 21 finalists for the New Seven Wonders of the World.  

Red Square in Moscow, Russia

Red Square's name has nothing to do with Communism or Soviet Russia. The old Russian word for "beautiful" and "red" was the same; the square was supposed to be called "Beautiful Square". Red Square has been the center of Moscow activity since the 16th century when the Tsar cleared the area and allowed vendors, shoppers, and businesses to fill the square. Today this square is surrounded by the Moscow Kremlin, the State Historical Museum, GUM Shopping Mall , and St. Basil's Cathedral .

Many of the important events of the last three hundred years in Russia have been marked by parades or demonstrations in Red Square. Anyone who enters Red Square will have memories from TV or movie reels of this magnificent public square. Those of us who grew up during the Cold War era can remember the parades of soldiers, tanks, and other armaments past Lenin's Tomb just outside the Kremlin Wall. The World War II generation remembers Red Square as the site of a huge victory celebration at the end of the war.

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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Full IMAX Theater Listings

Director Peter Jackson's fantasy adventure opens across the globe this Friday at 12:01 am.

The wait is nearly over. This weekend, starting Thursday at Midnight (technically Friday at 12:01 am), the long-awaited fantasy adventure The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey will open across the globe. IMAX has released their full theater listings for this Peter Jackson directed prequel, which recounts Bilbo Baggins adventure with a band of dwarves out to save their homeland from a deadly dragon. Read on to find out where you can see this magical movie experience in glorious IMAX and in 3D!

UNITED STATES

• Hoover - Rave Patton Creek 15 + IMAX
• Huntsville - Rave Valley Bend 18 + IMAX
• Tuscaloosa - Cobb Hollywood 16 Cinemas + IMAX
• Anchorage - Regal Tikahtnu Stadium 16 + IMAX
• Fairbanks - Regal Goldstream Stadium 16 + IMAX
• Glendale - AMC Westgate 20 with IMAX
• Mesa - Dickinson Gateway 12 IMAX Theatre
• Phoenix - AMC Deer Valley 30 with IMAX
• Phoenix - AMC Desert Ridge 18 with IMAX
• Tempe - Harkins Arizona Mills 25 with IMAX
• Tucson - AMC Loews Foothills 15 with IMAX
• Little Rock - Dickinson Chenal 9 IMAX Theatre
• Alhambra - Alhambra - Regal Edwards Alhambra Renaissance Stadium 14 + IMAX
• Aliso Viejo - Regal Aliso Viejo Stadium 20 + IMAX
• Anaheim - AMC Downtown Disney 12 with IMAX
• Arcadia - AMC Santa Anita 16 with IMAX
• Brentwood - Rave Brentwood 14 + IMAX
• Burbank - AMC Burbank 16 with IMAX
• Camarillo - Regal Camarillo Palace Stadium 12 + IMAX
• Cathedral City - Ultrastar Cinemas Desert IMAX
• City of Industry - AMC Puente Hills 20 with IMAX
• Covina - AMC Covina 30 with IMAX
• Cupertino - AMC Cupertino Square 16 with IMAX
• Dublin - Regal Hacienda Crossings Stadium 21 + IMAX
• El Cajon - Regal Parkway Plaza Stadiuim 18 + IMAX
• El Dorado Hills - Regal El Dorado Stadium 14 + IMAX
• Emeryville - AMC Bay Street 16 with IMAX
• Escondido - Regal Escondido Stadium 16 + IMAX
• Fairfield - Regal Fairfield Stadium 16 + IMAX
• Fresno - Regal Fresno Stadium 22 + IMAX
• Irvine - Regal Irvine Spectrum 21 + IMAX
• Lancaster - Cinemark 22 + IMAX
• Long Beach - Regal Long Beach Stadium 26 + IMAX
• Los Angeles - AMC Century City 15 with IMAX
• Los Angeles - Rave 18 + IMAX
• Los Angeles - AMC Universal Citywalk Stadium 19 with IMAX
• National City - AMC Plaza Bonita 14 with IMAX
• Norwalk - AMC Norwalk 20 with IMAX
• Ontario - Regal Ontario Palace Stadium 22 + IMAX
• Orange - AMC 30 At The Block with IMAX
• Riverside - AMC Tyler Galleria 16 with IMAX
• Sacramento - Esquire IMAX Theatre
• San Diego - AMC Mission Valley 20 with IMAX
• San Diego - AMC Palm Promenade 24 with IMAX
• San Diego - Regal Mira Mesa Stadium 18 + IMAX
• San Francisco - AMC Loews Metreon 16 with IMAX
• San Francisco - AMC Van Ness 14 with IMAX
• San Jose - AMC Eastridge 15 with IMAX
• San Jose - AMC Saratoga 14 with IMAX
• San Jose - The Tech Museum Hackworth IMAX Dome Theater
• Santa Clara - AMC Mercado 20 with IMAX
• Santa Clarita - Regal Valencia Stadium 12 + IMAX
• Simi Valley - Regal Civic Center Stadium 16 + IMAX
• South Gate - Regal South Gate Stadium 20 + IMAX
• Stockton - Regal Stockton City Centre Stadium 16 + IMAX
• Temecula - Regal Temecula Stadium15 + IMAX
• Torrance - AMC Del Amo 18 with IMAX
• Woodland Hills - AMC Promenade 16 with IMAX
• Aurora - AMC Arapahoe Crossing 16 + IMAX
• Colorado Springs - Cinemark Carefree Circle + IMAX
• Denver - Regal Colorado Center 9 + IMAX
• Highlands Ranch - AMC Highlands Ranch 24 + IMAX
• Lakewood - Regal UA Colorado Mills Stadium 16 + IMAX
• Westminster - AMC Orchard 12 with IMAX
• Westminster - AMC Westminster Promenade 24 with IMAX

Connecticut

• Danbury - AMC Loews Danbury 16 with IMAX+
• Manchester - Rave Buckland Hills 18 + IMAX
• Milford - Rave Connecticut Post 14 + IMAX
• Plainville - AMC Loews Plainville 20 with IMAX

District of Columbia

• Washington - AMC Loews Georgetown 14 with IMAX
• Altamonte Springs - AMC Altamonte Mall 18 with IMAX
• Aventura - AMC Aventura 24 with IMAX
• Brandon - AMC The Regency 20 with IMAX
• Destin - Rave Destin Commons 14 + IMAX
• Fort Lauderdale - Museum of Discovery + Science AutoNation IMAX
• Fort Myers - Regal Gulf Coast Town Center Stadium 16 + IMAX
• Jacksonville - AMC Regency 24 with IMAX
• Lakeland - Cobb Lakeside 18 + IMAX
• Merritt Island - Cobb Merritt Square 16 + IMAX
• Miami - Cobb Dolphin 19 + IMAX
• Oldsmar - AMC Woodlands Square 20 with IMAX
• Orange Park - AMC Orange Park 24 with IMAX
• Orlando - AMC Loews Universal Cineplex 20 with IMAX
• Orlando - Regal Pointe Orlando Stadium 20 + IMAX
• Orlando - Regal Waterford Stadium 20 + IMAX
• Panama City Beach - The Grand 16 + IMAX Pier Park - Panama City
• Pensacola - Rave Pensacola Bayou 15 + IMAX
• Sarasota - AMC Sarasota 12 with IMAX
• South Miami - AMC Sunset Place 24 with IMAX
• St. Augustine - The World Golf Hall of Fame IMAX Theater
• St. Petersburg - Muvico Baywalk 20 + IMAX
• Sunrise - Regal Sawgrass Stadium 23 + IMAX
• Tallahassee - AMC Tallahassee Mall 20 with IMAX
• Tampa - AMC Veterans 24 with IMAX
• West Palm Beach - Muvico Parisian 20 + IMAX
• Atlanta - Regal Atlantic Station 16 + IMAX
• Augusta - Regal Augusta Exchange Stadium 20 + IMAX
• Buford - Regal Mall of Georgia Stadium 20 + IMAX
• Cumming - AMC Avenue Forsyth 12 with IMAX
• Douglasville - Regal Arbor Place Stadium 18 + IMAX
• Kennesaw - AMC Barrett Commons 24 with IMAX
• Lithonia - AMC Stonecrest 16 with IMAX
• Macon - AmStar 16 + IMAX - Macon
• Morrow - AMC Southlake Pavilion 24 with IMAX
• Honolulu - Regal Dole Cannery Stadium 18 + IMAX
• Boise - Regal Boise Stadium 21 + IMAX
• Batavia - Goodrich Randall 15 IMAX
• Chicago - Navy Pier IMAX Theatre
• Country Club Hills - AMC Loews Country Club Hills 16 with IMAX
• Edwardsville - AMC Showplace Edwardsville 12 with IMAX
• Hodgkins - AMC Loews Quarry Cinemas 14 with IMAX
• Lincolnshire - Regal Lincolnshire Stadium 21 + IMAX
• Lombard - AMC Yorktown 17 with IMAX
• Naperville - AMC Showplace Naperville 16 with IMAX
• New Lenox - AMC Showplace New Lenox 14 with IMAX
• Peoria - Rave Grand Prairie 18 + IMAX
• Rockford - AMC Showplace Rockford 16 with IMAX
• Schaumburg - AMC Loews Streets of Woodfield 20 with IMAX
• Skokie - AMC Showplace Village Crossing 18 with IMAX
• South Barrington - AMC South Barrington 30 with IMAX
• Woodridge - Cinemark @ Seven Bridges + IMAX
• Evansville - Showplace Cinemas East 18 + IMAX
• Fort Wayne - Rave Jefferson Pointe 18 + IMAX
• Indianapolis - AMC Showplace Indianapolis 17 with IMAX
• Indianapolis - AMC Showplace Traders Point 12 with IMAX
• Noblesville - Goodrich Hamilton 16 IMAX
• Portage - Goodrich Portage 16 IMAX
• Schererville - AMC Showplace Schererville 12 with IMAX
• Council Bluffs - AMC Star Council Bluffs 17 with IMAX
• Davenport - Rave Davenport 53 + IMAX
• Leawood - AMC Town Center 20 with IMAX
• Olathe - AMC Studio 30 with IMAX
• Wichita - 21st Street Warren + IMAX
• Louisville - Rave Stonybrook 20 + IMAX
• Newport - AMC Newport On The Levee 20 with IMAX
• Baton Rouge - Rave Mall of Louisiana 15 + IMAX
• Bossier City - Regal Louisiana Boardwalk Stadium 14 + IMAX
• Harahan - AMC Elmwood Palace 20 with IMAX
• Metairie - AMC Clearview Palace 12 with IMAX
• Slidell - The Grand 16 + IMAX - Slidell
• Saco - The Cinemagic + IMAX in Saco
• Baltimore - AMC Loews White Marsh 16 with IMAX
• Columbia - AMC Columbia 14 with IMAX
• Frederick - Regal Westview Stadium 16 + IMAX
• Gaithersburg - AMC Loews Rio Cinemas 18 with IMAX
• Largo - AMC Magic Johnson Capital Center 12 with IMAX
• Owings Mills - AMC Owings Mills 17 with IMAX
• Silver Spring - Regal Majestic Stadium 20 + IMAX

Massachusetts

• Boston - AMC Loews Boston Common 19 with IMAX
• Danvers - AMC Loews Liberty Tree Mall 20 with IMAX
• Methuen - AMC Loews Methuen 20 with IMAX
• Natick - Jordan's Furniture IMAX 3D Theatre
• Randolph - Showcase Cinemas Randolph + IMAX
• Reading - Jordan's Furniture IMAX 3D Theatre
• Auburn Hills - AMC Star Great Lakes 25 with IMAX
• Dearborn - Henry Ford IMAX
• Grand Blanc - NCG Trillium Cinema + IMAX
• Grand Rapids - Celebration! Cinema Grand Rapids North + IMAX
• Lansing - Celebration! Cinema Lansing + IMAX
• Livonia - AMC Livonia 20 with IMAX
• Portage - Celebration! Cinema Crossroads + IMAX
• Sterling Heights - AMC Forum 30 with IMAX
• Ypsilanti - Rave Ann Arbor 20 + IMAX
• Apple Valley - Great Clips IMAX at Minnesota Zoo
• Eden Prairie - AMC Eden Prairie Mall 18 with IMAX
• Edina - AMC Southdale 16 with IMAX
• Maple Grove - AMC Arbor Lakes 16 with IMAX
• Roseville - AMC Rosedale 14 with IMAX
• Chesterfield - AMC Chesterfield 14 with IMAX
• Hazelwood - Regal St. Louis Mills Stadium 18 + IMAX
• Independence - AMC Independence Commons 20 with IMAX
• Kansas City - AMC BarryWoods 24 with IMAX
• Saint Louis - Wehrenberg Ronnies 20 Cine + IMAX
• Springfield - ShowPlex Springfield 11 IMAX Theatre
• Omaha - AMC Oakview Plaza 24 with IMAX
• Henderson - Regal Sunset Station Stadium 13 + IMAX
• Las Vegas - Brenden Theatres and IMAX at the Palms
• Las Vegas - Regal Red Rock Stadium 16 + IMAX
• North Las Vegas - Regal Aliante Stadium 16 + IMAX

New Hampshire

• Hooksett - Cinemagic + IMAX in Hooksett
• Atlantic City - IMAX Theatre at Tropicana
• Cherry Hill - AMC Loews Cherry Hill 24 with IMAX
• Clifton - AMC Clifton Commons 16 with IMAX
• Elizabeth - AMC Jersey Gardens 20 with IMAX
• Hamilton - AMC Hamilton 24 with IMAX
• New Brunswick - AMC Loews New Brunswick 18 with IMAX
• Paramus - AMC Garden State 16 with IMAX
• Rockaway - AMC Rockaway 16 with IMAX
• Albany - Regal Crossgates Stadium 18 + IMAX
• Brooklyn - Regal Sheepshead Bay 14 + IMAX
• Deer Park - Regal Deer Park Stadium 16 + IMAX
• New Rochelle - Regal New Roc Stadium 18 + IMAX
• New York City - AMC Loews 34th Street 14 with IMAX
• New York City - AMC Loews Kips Bay 15 with IMAX
• New York City - AMC Loews Lincoln Square 13 with IMAX
• Port Chester - AMC Loews Port Chester 14 with IMAX
• Rochester - Cinemark Tinseltown USA + IMAX
• Stony Brook - AMC Loews Stony Brook 17 with IMAX
• West Nyack - IMAX Theatre at Palisades Center
• Westbury - Regal UA Westbury Theatre Stadium 12 + IMAX
• White Plains - National Amusements City Center 15 + IMAX: Cinema De Lux
• Williamsville - Regal Transit Center Stadium 18 + IMAX

North Carolina

• Cary - Regal Crossroads Stadium 20 + IMAX
• Charlotte - Regal Stonecrest Stadium 22 + IMAX
• Concord - AMC Concord Mills 24 with IMAX
• Durham - Stone Southpoint Cinemas + IMAX
• High Point - Regal Palladium Stadium 14 + IMAX
• Raleigh - The Wells Fargo IMAX Theatre at Marbles Kids Museum
• Wilmington - Regal Mayfaire Stadium 16 + IMAX+
• Winston-Salem - The Grand 18 + IMAX - Winston-Salem
• Beavercreek - Rave The Greene 14 + IMAX
• Columbus - AMC Easton Town Center 30 with IMAX
• Columbus - AMC Lennox Town Center 24 with IMAX
• Springdale - National Amusements Springdale 18 + IMAX: Cinema de Lux
• Westlake - Regal Crocker Park Stadium 16 + IMAX
• Moore - Moore Warren + IMAX
• Oklahoma City - AMC Quail Springs Mall 24 with IMAX
• Tulsa - AMC Southroads 20 with IMAX
• Tulsa - Cinemark Tulsa + IMAX
• Bend - Regal Old Mill Stadium 16 + IMAX
• Eugene - Regal Valley River Center Stadium 15 + IMAX
• Portland - Regal Lloyd Center 10 + IMAX
• Tigard - Regal Bridgeport Village Stadium 18 + IMAX

Pennsylvania

• Bensalem - AMC Neshaminy 24 with IMAX
• Center Valley - Rave Promenade 16 + IMAX
• Dickson City - Great Escape Dickson City 14 IMAX
• King of Prussia - Regal King of Prussia Stadium + IMAX
• Lititz - Penn Cinema IMAX
• Philadelphia - AMC Franklin Mills Mall 14 with IMAX
• Reading - R/C Reading Movies 11 + IMAX
• Tarentum - Cinemark Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills + IMAX
• Warrington - Regal Warrington Crossing Stadium 22 + IMAX
• West Homestead - AMC Loews Waterfront 22 with IMAX

Rhode Island

• Providence - National Amusements Providence Place Cinemas 16 + IMAX

South Carolina

• Charleston - Southeast Cinemas Citadel Mall IMAX Stadium 16
• Simpsonville - Great Escape Simpsonville 14 IMAX
• Chattanooga - Rave East Ridge 18 + IMAX
• Hendersonville - Regal Streets of Indian Lake Stadium 16 + IMAX
• Knoxville - Regal Pinnacle Stadium 18 + IMAX
• Nashville - Regal Opry Mills Stadium 20 + IMAX
• Amarillo - Regal Amarillo Star Stadium 14 + IMAX
• Arlington - AMC The Parks At Arlington 18 with IMAX
• Austin - AMC Barton Creek Square 14 with IMAX
• Austin - Regal Gateway Stadium 16 + IMAX
• Austin - The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum IMAX Theatre
• Colleyville - B + B Colleyville Cinema Grille with IMAX
• Corpus Christi - Cinemark Century 16 + IMAX
• Dallas - AMC Northpark 15 with IMAX
• Dallas - Cinemark 17 + IMAX
• Frisco - AMC Stonebriar 24 with IMAX
• Garland - AMC Firewheel 18 with IMAX
• Highland Village - AMC Highland Village 12 with IMAX
• Houston - AMC Gulf Pointe 30 with IMAX
• Houston - Regal Houston Marqe 23 + IMAX
• Mesquite - AMC Mesquite 30 with IMAX
• San Antonio - Alamo IMAX Theatre Rivercenter
• San Antonio - Santikos Palladium IMAX
• Sugar Land - AMC First Colony 24 with IMAX
• Tomball - Santikos Silverado 16 IMAX
• Centerville - Megaplex 14 + IMAX at Legacy Crossing
• Salt Lake City - Megaplex 12 at the Gateway ATK IMAX Theatre
• Sandy ­- Megaplex 17 + IMAX at Jordan Commons
• South Jordan - Megaplex 20 + IMAX at The District
• Alexandria - AMC Hoffman Center 22 with IMAX
• Ashburn - Regal Fox Stadium 16 + IMAX
• Chantilly - NASM Udvar-Hazy Center IMAX Theater
• Hampton - AMC Hampton Towne Centre 24 with IMAX
• Hampton - VASC IMAX Theatre
• Manassas - Regal Manassas Stadium 14 + IMAX
• McLean - AMC Tysons Corner 16 with IMAX
• Midlothian - Regal Commonwealth Stadium 20 + IMAX
• Virginia Beach - AMC Lynnhaven 18 with IMAX
• Woodbridge - AMC Potomac Mills 18 with IMAX
• Bellevue - Lincoln Square Cinemas IMAX Theatre
• Kent - AMC Kent Station 14 with IMAX
• Lacey - Regal Martin Village Stadium 16 + IMAX
• Lynnwood - AMC Alderwood 16 with IMAX
• Seattle - Pacific Science Center Boeing IMAX
• Seattle - Regal Thornton Place Stadium 14 + IMAX
• Spokane - Riverfront Park IMAX Theatre
• Tukwila - AMC Southcenter 16 with IMAX
• Fitchburg - AMC Star Fitchburg 18 with IMAX
• Wauwatosa - AMC Mayfair Mall 18 with IMAX
• Calgary - Empire Studio 16 Country Hills IMAX
• Calgary - Cineplex Scotiabank Theatre Chinook IMAX
• Edmonton - Cineplex Scotiabank Theatre Edmonton IMAX

British Columbia

• Langley - Cineplex Colossus Langley Cinemas IMAX
• Richmond - Cineplex SilverCity Riverport Cinemas IMAX
• Victoria - Cineplex SilverCity Victoria Cinemas IMAX
• Winnipeg - Cineplex SilverCity Polo Park Cinemas IMAX

Newfoundland

• St. John's - Empire Studio 12 + IMAX

Nova Scotia

• Halifax - Empire Theatres Bayers Lake IMAX
• Ancaster - Cineplex SilverCity Ancaster Cinemas IMAX
• Gloucester - Cineplex SilverCity Gloucester Cinemas IMAX
• Kanata - AMC Kanata 24 with IMAX
• Kitchener - Empire Theatres Kitchener IMAX
• London - Cineplex SilverCity London Cinemas IMAX
• Mississauga - AMC Courtney Park 16 with IMAX
• Mississauga - Cineplex Coliseum Mississauga Cinemas IMAX
• North York - Empire Theatres Empress Walk IMAX
• Toronto - Cineplex Scotiabank Theatre Toronto with IMAX
• Whitby - AMC Whitby 24 with IMAX
• Windsor - Cineplex SilverCity Windsor Cinemas IMAX
• Woodbridge - Cineplex Coliseum 12 Mississauga IMAX
• Greenfield Park - Guzzo Mega-Plex Taschereau 18 with IMAX
• Laval - Guzzo Mega-Plex Pont Viau + IMAX+
• Montreal - Cineplex Cinema Banque Scotia Montreal IMAX
• Montreal - Guzzo Mega-Plex Marche Central 18 + IMAX (English language)
• Montreal - Guzzo Mega-Plex Marche Central 18 + IMAX (French language)+
• Quebec City - IMAX des Galeries de la Capitale
• Terrebonne - Guzzo Mega-Plex Terrebonne 14 with IMAX

INTERNATIONAL

• Buenos Aires - IMAX Theatre Showcase at Center Norte**
• Melbourne - Highpoint Hoyts IMAX**
• Melbourne - Melbourne Museum IMAX**
• Perth - Carousel Hoyts IMAX**
• Sydney - Entertainment Quarter Hoyts IMAX**
• Sydney - LG IMAX Theatre Sydney**
• Graz - Cineplexx Graz IMAX*
• Hohenems - Cineplexx IMAX Hohenems*
• Vienna -Apollo Das Kino Vienna IMAX*
• Curitiba - Dom Bosco IMAX Palladium Shopping Center**
• Rio de Janeiro - UCI 18 Cinemas New York City Center IMAX**
• Sao Paulo - Cinepolis JK Iguatemi Shopping Centre IMAX+**
• Sao Paulo - Espaço Granja Vianna IMAX**
• Sao Paulo - Espaço Unibanco Pompeia IMAX**
• Sao Paulo - UCI Analia Franco IMAX**
• Sofia - Mtel IMAX**
• Bogota - IMAX Plaza de las Americas**
• San Jose - Nova Cinemas de Repretel IMAX Avenida Escazu**
• Zagreb - CineStar Arena IMAX Zagreb**

Czech Republic

• Prague - Oskar IMAX Palace Flora**
• Guayaquil - IMAX Malecon 2000**
• Cairo - Americana Plaza Vodafone IMAX*
• Lyon - Pathe Carre de Soie IMAX**
• Paris - Pathe Quai d'Ivry IMAX**
• Paris - Gaumont Disney Village IMAX**
• Rouen - Gaumont Rouen Grand Quevilly IMAX**
• Toulouse - Gaumont Toulouse Labege IMAX**
• Bremen - CinemaxX Bremen*
• Guatemala City - Circuito Alba IMAX Cines Pradera Concepcion**
• Hong Kong - UA iSQUARE IMAX Theatre
• Hong Kong - UA MegaBox BEA IMAX Theatre
• Budapest - Cinema City Arena IMAX Hungary**
• Hyderabad - Prasad IMAX Theatre*
• Mumbai - Big Cinemas IMAX Theatre*
• Jakarta - Cinema 21 Gandaria IMAX**
• Rishon - Cinema City LG IMAX Rishon Le-Zion*
• Milan - UCI IMAX Pioltello Milano**
• Fukuoka - United Cinemas Canal City 13 IMAX*
• Kawasaki - 109 Cinemas Kawasaki IMAX*
• Kiba - 109 Cinemas Kiba IMAX*
• Kishiwada - United Cinemas Kishiwada IMAX*
• Nagoya - 109 Cinemas Nagoya IMAX*
• Narita - Narita Humax Cinemas IMAX*
• Osaka - 109 Cinemas Minoh IMAX*
• Saitama - 109 Cinemas Shobu IMAX*
• Saitama - United Cinemas Urawa IMAX*
• Sapporo - United Cinemas Sapporo IMAX*
• Shonan - 109 Cinemas Shonan IMAX*
• Tokyo - 109 Cinemas Grandberry Mall IMAX*
• Toshimaen - United Cinemas Toshimaen IMAX*
• Yamatokoriyama - Cinema Sunshine IMAX*
• Astana - Kino Park Keruen IMAX**
• Nairobi - 20th Century Plaza IMAX**
• Daegu - CGV Daegu IMAX*
• Daejeon - CGV Daejeon IMAX*
• Gwangju - CGV Gwangju IMAX*
• Ilsan - CGV Ilsan IMAX*
• Incheon - CGV Incheon IMAX*
• Pusan - CGV Seomyun IMAX*
• Seoul - CGV Sangam IMAX*
• Seoul - CGV Wangsimni IMAX*
• Seoul - CGV Yongsan IMAX*
• Suwon - CGV Suwon IMAX*
• Petaling Jaya - TGV Cinemas Sunway Pyramid IMAX**
• Guadalajara - Cinepolis Galerias IMAX Theatre**
• Juarez - Cinepolis Las Misiones Cd. Juarez IMAX Theatre**
• Mexico City - Cinepolis Perisur IMAX Theatre**
• Mexico City - Cinepolis Universidad IMAX Theatre**
• Monterrey - Cinepolis Galerias Valle Oriente IMAX Theatre**
• Toluca - Cinepolis Galerias Metepec IMAX Theatre**

Netherlands

• Amsterdam - Pathe Arena Amsterdam IMAX*
• Eindhoven - Pathe Eindhoven IMAX*
• Rotterdam - Pathe Schouwburgplein Rotterdam IMAX*

New Zealand

• Auckland - Event Cinemas Queen Street IMAX**

Philippines

• Cebu - SM Cinema Cebu IMAX Theatre*
• Las Pinas City - SM City Southmall IMAX Theatre*
• Manila - SM Cinema North Edsa IMAX Theatre*
• Manila - SM Cinema Mall of Asia IMAX Theatre*
• Katowice - Cinema City Orange IMAX Katowice Punkt 44**
• Krakow - Cinema City Orange IMAX Krakow**
• Lodz - Cinema City Orange IMAX Manufaktura**
• Poznan - Cinema City Orange Poznan IMAX**
• Warsaw - Cinema City Orange IMAX Sadyba**
• Doha - Villagio Shopping Mall IMAX*
• Bucharest - Cinema City IMAX Bucharest**
• Astrakhan - Kinomax Vokzalnaya Square IMAX*
• Krasnodar - SBS/Monitor Megamall IMAX*
• Moscow - BFC IMAX Kinosfera*
• Moscow - Coca-Cola IMAX Kinostar De Lux Khimki*
• Moscow - Coca-Cola IMAX Kinostar De Lux Teply Stan*
• Moscow - Coca-Cola IMAX Kinostar New York New York, Mega Belaya Dacha*
• Moscow - Formula Kino IMAX Sapphire*
• Moscow - Karo October Cinema IMAX*
• Nizhny Novgorod - Cinema Park Deluxe IMAX*
• Novosibirsk - Cinema Park Royal Park IMAX*
• Perm - Kristall IMAX*
• Saratov - Cinema Park Triumph Mall IMAX*
• St. Petersburg - Coca-Cola IMAX Kinostar City IMAX*
• St. Petersburg - IMAX Formula Kino Galeria*
• St. Petersburg - Karo IMAX Baikonurskiy*
• Tumen - Cinema Park IMAX Tumen*
• Ufa - Cinema Park Iskra IMAX Theatre*
• Volgograd - Cinema Park Volgograd Europa City Mall IMAX*
• Voronezh - Cinema Park The Galereya Chizhova IMAX*
• Yekaterinburg - Cinema Park Star Light IMAX*
• Singapore - Shaw Lido Cineplex 11 IMAX*
• Singapore - Shaw Theatres JCube IMAX*
• Leganes - Cinesa IMAX Parquesur Madrid**
• Palma de Mallorca - Cinesa IMAX Festival Park Mallorca**
• Banqiao - Vieshow Cinemas Banqiao Mega City Mall IMAX*
• Hsinchu - Vieshow Cinemas Hsinchu Big City IMAX*
• Kaohsiung - Vieshow Cinemas Kaohsiung IMAX*
• Taichung - Vieshow Cinemas Top City IMAX Taichung*
• Taichung - Vieshow Cinemas Tiger City Taichung IMAX*
• Taipei - Miramar IMAX Theatre*
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On Monday, millions of people across the United States will get to see a rare total solar eclipse , the first in the U.S. since 2017 and the last until 2044.

And millions of others who aren't in the path of totality will see a partial solar eclipse .

Depending on where you are will determine how much of the sun will be covered by the moon. Those along the path of totality — which stretches from northern Mexico into Texas, the Midwest and East Coast and, finally, southeast Canada before moving out to sea, according to  NASA — will see a total solar eclipse, in which the moon appears the same size as the sun and blocks the entire disk, leading to a period of darkness lasting several minutes.

In Jacksonville and across Northeast Florida, about 62% of the sun will be obscured.

What time does the eclipse start in Jacksonville?

In Jacksonville, the eclipse will begin at 1:47 p.m. and continue to 4:19 p.m. At its peak at 3:05 p.m., about 64% of the sun will be obscured by the moon. ( Search eclipse times by ZIP code .)    

Solar eclipse live: Watch a livestream from the path of totality

So if you want to experience the total solar eclipse from the path of totality, you'll want to follow USA TODAY's livestream of the eclipse as it moves across the country.

When will the next solar eclipse happen?

A solar eclipse is a rare phenomenon: it won't happen again in the U.S. again for another 20 years, on Aug. 23, 2044. Even then, its path of totality will stretch across Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota — hundreds of miles northwest from Monday’s eclipse path.

So grab your eclipse glasses and head outside to view it. And view the live stream to see what really makes a solar eclipse so special.

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South Carolina defeats Iowa 87-75 to win national championship and complete perfect season

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🐓 SOUTH CAROLINA — UNBEATEN NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!

With undefeated South Carolina jolted onto an unfamiliar backfoot, coach Dawn Staley looked toward her bench to remedy an early 11-point deficit to Iowa — more specifically, she looked toward Tessa Johnson.

The freshman guard outshone her six-point scoring average all tournament long and was a revelation in relief for the Gamecocks. With a team-high 19 points and three triples, Johnson led South Carolina to a slim halftime lead and a dominant third quarter, helping the Gamecocks claim their second national title in three years, 87-75, and cap off a perfect season.

The role players were rolling from the opening tip, as Kate Martin and Sydney Affolter gave Iowa a quick 7-0 lead, but Caitlin Clark scored 13 in a row from all over the court. The newly crowned AP Player of the Year drained a pair of 3s, was fouled on two more attempts and converted at the rim to give her Hawkeyes a 20-9 lead by the first media timeout. Clark finished with 30 points (10 of 28 shooting), eight rebounds and five assists in her last college game.

Iowa's centers Hannah Stuelke and Addison O'Grady admirably limited star Gamecock post Cardoso to just 2 of 6 shooting in the first quarter, but the Brazilian behemoth partnered with Johnson and inevitably found her opening. Johnson — who led the Gamecocks' 36-0 bench scoring advantage — took up the mantle for South Carolina and its top-ranked defense. The freshman guard poked away a pair of steals, turning each into transition baskets, before Cardoso finished through contact to tie the game at 27.

That top-ranked defense also took exception to Clark's early mastery, and a savvy defensive play from Raven Johnson dispossessed Clark and gave the Gamecocks an easy two points before halftime.

South Carolina bottled up this late-half momentum for a roaring start out of the locker room. Chloe Kitts ensured her spot on the floor with two straight baskets out of the intermission, and Te-Hina Paopao nailed a pull-up jumper to give her Gamecocks a 55-46 lead and force Iowa coach Lisa Bluder to burn a quick timeout. 

Cardoso also hauled a career-high 17 rebounds, leading an overwhelming South Carolina rebounding effort that started to wear on the Hawkeyes. The Gamecocks enjoyed a 24-11 rebounding advantage in the second half, including six offensive boards, and a plus-6 advantage in second chance points helped South Carolina maintain its lead.

Paopao nailed a 3 to begin the fourth quarter, one of her three long-range bombs Sunday, and a familiarly balanced South Carolina scoring attack — seven Gamecocks made at least three field goals — proved too much for a late Hawkeyes rally. 

🗣️ South Carolina closing in on national title, perfect season

The Gamecocks can taste it! After a valiant Iowa fightback cut the Hawkeye deficit to just four, a measured response from South Carolina saw the Gamecocks back up 10 after a Raven Johnson free throw with just 90 seconds to go.

Iowa will look for a miracle comeback, while South Carolina looks for the finishing touches on a 38-0 season.

🚨 Five minutes remaining: Iowa eyeing comeback

➡️ into the 4th: south carolina leads by nine, 🚫 danger zone: south carolina extends lead into double figures.

While the Hawkeyes have hung around admirably throughout the third quarter, an emphatic South Carolina run has the Gamecocks threatening to pull away inside the final 11 minutes. 

Caitlin Clark curbed a tough shooting quarter with a gusty take to the rim, pulling her Hawkeyes within just two, but South Carolina then launched a 3-point shooting barrage. Ashlyn Watkins started the run with a conversion at the rim, but Tessa Johnson and Bree Hall connected from long range to cap off the 8-0 run. 

Johnson continued a stellar afternoon — her 15 points lead the Gamecocks — with a 3-pointer from the left corner, and South Carolina grew its lead to 68-57 with just over a minute left in the third quarter. 

💥 Third-quarter explosion: South Carolina roars out of halftime

After putting a pesky NC State squad away Friday with a dominant 29-6 third quarter, South Carolina looks on course for a similar surge out of the locker room. Chloe Kitts, who was limited to just nine minutes, ensured her spot on the floor with two straight baskets out of the intermission, and Te-Hina Paopao nailed a pull-up jumper to give her Gamecocks a 55-46 lead and force Iowa coach Lisa Bluder to burn a quick timeout. 

6-0 RUN TO OPEN UP THE THIRD QUARTER !! 🐔 55 | 46 🐤 pic.twitter.com/m9YqcS8Sfe — South Carolina Women's Basketball (@GamecockWBB) April 7, 2024

🚧 Defense to offense: Raven Johnson ends half with big steal and score

In a high-scoring affair that saw each team threatening to crack 50 points, it was ultimately a key defensive play that gave South Carolina some rare separation and a jolt of momentum heading into the locker room. 

Caitlin Clark sauntered up the floor with the ball and a chance to give her Hawkeyes a slim lead entering halftime, but the superstar was ultimately dispossessed by Raven Johnson, who flew down the floor uncontested and converted a layup. Johnson's bucket gave South Carolina a 49-46 lead, erasing a Hawkeye advantage as large as 11.

Here's a look at the complete halftime breakdown for both sides — and stay tuned for a thrilling second half:

😵‍💫 Back and forth: Iowa, South Carolina trade punches into second quarter

After a 7-0 burst from South Carolina leveled the game at 27, the teams have traded haymakers in a thrilling start to the second quarter. 

Tessa Johnson and Kamilla Cardoso have shouldered the second quarter load for the Gamecocks, scoring all but two of South Carolina's points in the period, and a pair of baskets at the rim for the Brazilian star sandwiched a Tessa triple and gave South Carolina a 36-34 lead.

Everybody say YEAHHHH T3SSA!! 📺 @ABCNetwork pic.twitter.com/xPpqHCvB6h — South Carolina Women's Basketball (@GamecockWBB) April 7, 2024

Iowa punched right back, however, as Hannah Stuelke handled a beautiful feed from Caitlin Clark and finished through contact, giving her Hawkeyes a narrow lead entering the second quarter media timeout. 

😤 Tessa takeover: Johnson helps pull the Gamecocks level

👏 to their feet: cleveland crowd applauds clark's magnificent first quarter.

After corralling a loose ball to close out the first 10 minutes, Caitlin Clark received a rousing ovation from a partisan Hawkeye crowd after a nearly flawless first quarter. Clark finished the period with 18 points, including a deep, contested 3-pointer to send Iowa into the first quarter break with a 27-20 lead. 

Kate Martin also contributed an impressive seven-point performance, and Iowa centers Hannah Stuelke and Addison O'Grady have done excellent work containing star Gamecock post Kamilla Cardoso to just 2 of 6 from the field. 

🔥 She's on fire: Clark scores 13 by first media timeout

Caitlin Clark has clearly shaken off her Rust Belt rust since arriving in Cleveland, as after a slow start in Friday's national semifinal the Hawkeye megastar has been nearly flawless against South Carolina. 

The role players were rolling from the opening tip, as Kate Martin and Sydney Affolter gave Iowa a quick 7-0 lead, but Clark has scored Iowa's last 13 from all over the court. The newly crowned AP Player of the Year drained a pair of 3s, was fouled on two more attempts and converted at the rim to give her Hawkeyes a 20-9 lead with 4:45 left in the first quarter. 

Rangeeeee 🎯 @CaitlinClark22 x #Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/V7kMi4O7Ll — Iowa Women's Basketball (@IowaWBB) April 7, 2024

🚨 Live in Cleveland: Iowa-South Carolina underway

One of the most anticipated championship bouts in women's college basketball history is officially underway, as South Carolina's Kamilla Cardoso won the opening tip and her Gamecocks secured the first possession. The NCAA.com team is live in Cleveland for up-to-the-minute  updates on stats, scores and more , so make sure to follow along all day long.

Here's a look at the starting lineups for each side:

👀 Autumn Johnson previews the game

NCAA.com correspondent Autumn Johnson is on the floor with warmups well underway in Cleveland, offering her thoughts on the national championship game set to unfold: 

. @autumnjohnsontv gives us a preview of today's Championship match up and breaks down both teams keys to win. #WFinalFour pic.twitter.com/uR0tTzuEpJ — NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessWBB) April 7, 2024

🤩 All eyes on her: Crowd greets Caitlin Clark ahead of national championship

What projects to be a partisan Iowa crowd made their presence felt more than two hours before tip-off Sunday, as thousands lined up around Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse to catch a glimpse of star Hawkeye Caitlin Clark entering the arena. 

South Carolina coach Dawn Staley also arrived to a warm reception, and all the stars are in the building for a thrilling national championship clash.

📊 Statistical breakdown

Here's how the teams stack up against each other based on past performance:

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