Todd DeFeo, Author at Sightseers' Delight

Curacao’s Mikvé Israel-Emanuel Synagogue

September 15, 2011 Todd DeFeo

One might not expect to find a large Jewish population in the middle of a Caribbean paradise. But Curacao is home to the Mikvé Israel-Emanuel Synagogue, the “oldest synagogue building in continuous use in the Western Hemisphere.”

Remembering Sept. 11: Monuments everywhere pay tribute

September 10, 2011 Todd DeFeo

A mural on the side of a building. A plaque on the side of a city’s building.

Kingston cemetery final resting place for 250 unknown soldiers

August 27, 2011 Todd DeFeo

A quiet hill on the edge of town provides the final resting place for 250 Confederate and two Union soldiers “known but to God,” as a nearby historical marker reads.

Ohio Cup relives ‘base ball’ as it was originally played

August 26, 2011 Todd DeFeo

More than 30 vintage “base ball” teams are expected to converge on the Ohio Village in Columbus, Ohio, on Sept. 3-4 for the 20th Ohio Cup Vintage Base Ball Festival.

Louisville: Market holds key to city’s past

August 23, 2011 Todd DeFeo

The small town of Louisville today might seem like little more than a blip on the map. But, by the end of the 18th century, Louisville was an important city in Georgia.

Branford Marsalis added to Curaçao North Sea Jazz Festival lineup

July 30, 2011 Todd DeFeo

Branford Marsalis and his quartet have been added to the lineup of musicians performing during this year’s Curaçao North Sea Jazz Festival.

Dylan brings the ‘Thunder’ to Chastain

July 29, 2011 Todd DeFeo

During the roughly 90 minute concert, the poet laureate of American music showed once again that he has a unique knack for re-inventing even his most famous compositions.

Dylan rocks Chastain

July 29, 2011 Todd DeFeo

Dylan brought the latest chapter to his storied music career to Atlanta’s Chastain Amphitheater on Thursday, and his band did not disappoint.

AthFest: A great way to explore Athens’ music scene

June 25, 2011 Todd DeFeo

The home of R.E.M., the B-52s and many more, live music is still very much a part of present-day Athens.

Still golden after all these years

June 21, 2011 Todd DeFeo

The Golden Nugget on Fremont Street has a … golden nugget. A large one at that.