The newest activation shines a light on the rich history of live music performances in Golden Gate Park with a photo essay, live performances, and a photo station in Terminal 3, Boarding Area F.
“From Jimi Hendrix in the 1960s to Lizzo in the 2020s; from the Summer of Love to Outside Lands and Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, Golden Gate Park has long been a Bay Area epicenter of music and culture,” SFO reminds us.
The new activation, SFO Celebrates: Music in Golden Gate Park will feature live music performances on August 26th and September 1st & 2nd.
On a stage near the F Food Court, there’s a two-sided backdrop where travelers can put themselves into the picture with the Grateful Dead in the 1960s or with Billie Eilish today.
And there’s a photo Exhibition in the F Concourse along the moving walkway, featuring photos of memorable performances in Golden Gate Park that have taken place over the past 60 years.
The airport is located about 23 miles north of downtown Houston and is served by more than two dozen airlines offering flights to about 185 non-destinations.
Keep in mind that some of the amenities we list may be temporarily unavailable due to health concerns. We’re confident they’ll be back.
If we miss one of the things you love about George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), be sure to leave a note in the comments section below.
5 Things We Love About George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
1. The art at IAH Airport
The Houston Airport System owns one of the largest collections of public art in Texas and a good amount of that art is on display at IAH Airport.
Travel Light – by The Art Guys Moonwalking Cow – Silvestri
https://player.vimeo.com/video/188034019
2. Live music at IAH Airport
The Harmony in the Air performing arts program at IAH presents live concerts in Terminal A, Northside Atrium, and in Terminal D, near gate D8.
Concerts are scheduled Monday through Friday and include classical, jazz, pop, and International music. See the IAH website for schedule and concert times.
3. The IAH Yoga studio
IAH has a yoga studio for passengers in Terminal A, near Gate A3.
4. Shopping at IAH
We’ve picked up some great souvenirs in the shops at IAH
5. The Inter-Terminal Train at IAH
All five terminals at IAH are connected by an above-ground automated people-mover (the Skyway) and the underground Subway, which dates to 1981 and runs on a circuit that makes a curving and somewhat amusing round-trip every 18 minutes.
As of September 2020, the subway was undergoing some major repairs, so the video below may be the closest you’ll get to this unusual ride for a while.
The Inter-Terminal Train at IAH has a great backstory.
In the late-1970s a Disney executive who traveled through IAH on a regular basis became irritated with the unreliable tram system then operating between terminals. Not long after, a Disney-made people mover opened at IAH.
That’s why Mickey Mouse was on hand for the subway’s opening day.
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Looking ahead: Will we ever be able to travel again? And, if so, what will that be like?
Will we ever be able to travel again? And, if so, what will that be like?
No one knows for sure, but an interesting group of travel experts is going to talk about it on October 7-8 during the online Travel 2021 Summit.
I am on the agenda talking about what airlines and airports are doing to make travelers feel safe now and what air travel may be like in the future.
This week the airport is hosting several one-on-one concerts in an empty terminal.
On May 8 and 10 single musicians will perform personal concerts for single listeners who will be each be seated at a safe distance.
The idea takes inspiration from artist Marina Abramović’s performance “The Artist Is Present.” The concept is to provide a personal musical experience despite the restrictions being caused by the corona pandemic.
· 2-3 PM: Friday, March 30: James McCray Choral Ensemble
· More to come Fridays: April 6; April 20; May 4; May 25
CVG, which is currently undergoing a $6 million terminal modernization project, is also displaying a nice collection of items from the Cincinnati Museum Center, including the spacesuit of Neil Armstrong.
And, of course, this is the airport that has miniature therapy horses come visit with travelers.
Starting today, the airport brings backs its Thursday afternoon Performing Arts Series, which will feature local musicians and “artists of all genres,” for shows in the Baggage Claim and in other areas of the airport terminal.
The series began in 2016 with a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts and last year featured about 35 artists – pianists, harpists, guitarists, duos, trios, and soloists.
The performance schedule for 2017 is posted here, but the 2017 line-up looks like this so far:
While you’re at PIT airport, don’t forget to look for the art , which includes work by Andy Warhol from Pittsburgh’s Andy Warhol Museum, a giant robotic figure (Arch) by Jackie Ferrara, Toby Fraley’s Robot Repair installation, Alexander Calder’s Pittsburgh mobile and more.