We Got The Beat: The 'Heart' Of Your City
Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at 4:39 PM
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Wes Breitenbach of Knoxville, Tenn., says the Tennessee River offers everything from moments of solitude to live music,

Wes Breitenbach of Knoxville, Tenn., says the Tennessee River offers everything from moments of solitude to live music, "right in the heart of downtown."

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When you think about where you live, what sights and sounds come to mind? The coffee shop on the corner? The park down the street? We asked you to show us what makes your city thump and pulse, and here is some of what you shared. But we want to fill our heart with city love, so send us more!

At the Chicago Summer Dance event in the city's Grant Park, attendees can listen to free music, watch dance performances like the one above, and learn many different kinds of dance, says resident Janey Lee.

At the Chicago Summer Dance event in the city's Grant Park, attendees can listen to free music, watch dance performances like the one above, and learn many different kinds of dance, says resident Janey Lee.

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Jacob Spence says Director Park in Portland, Ore., covered by a composite glass and wood canopy, includes a cafe, a giant chess board and a large fountain that fills with children on sunny days.

Jacob Spence says Director Park in Portland, Ore., covered by a composite glass and wood canopy, includes a cafe, a giant chess board and a large fountain that fills with children on sunny days.

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When you think about where you live, what sights and sounds come to mind? The coffee shop on the corner? The park down the street? We asked you to show us what makes your city thump and pulse, and here is some of what you shared. But we want to fill our heart with city love, so send us more! (Note: Captions have been edited for length, style and clarity.)

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