I have fond memories of getting the permission slip signed, my Mom packing a lunch and my teacher whisking us away on field trips. Those cool ass excursions where you are taken to places you probably would never have visited otherwise were usually sooooooo much fun. They were an important part of the education process and since we never stop learning until we die, then it stands to reason they are still important.

With that in mind I am planning a series of Urban Pop "Field Trips" where I will organize some simple, inexpensive and interesting trips to see local art and artists, music events and more. Think about it...you wil experience new things, meet new people and probably discover something new about the city we call home. For those of you outside of New York, I'll be traveling a lot in the coming months and plan to do "field trips" in DC, Chicago, Miami and LA as well.

Visit the blog daily for up to date news on upcoming events. Sign up to get the posts delivered to your email box or PDA's so you don't miss a beat. If you're interested in going on one of these trips reply to this post. I will soon create an email addy for use in coordinating the trips.

Thanks for "Popping" today.

Rick