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Columbia Art in the Park event to continue through rain

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) While heavy storms are expected to move into Columbia Saturday, the Columbia Art League said its 66th annual Art in the Park event will continue rain or shine. "Even if it's raining pretty hard, we're still open," …

Wolf Craft School launches Fiber Arts Summer Craft Camp to reignite kids’ creativity and love for craft

This summer, kids ages 8 to 14 are invited to unplug and dive into the vibrant world of textile traditions at Wolf Craft School’s Summer Craft Camp — Fiber Week, a week-long immersive experience designed to revive curiosity, creativity, and hands-on …

What has happened to lost art of movie dialogue?

Today’s moviegoers prefer more action and less talk. It seems not many people appreciate good dialogue. They might watch "Casablanca" if there was a gunfight or car chase.While the attraction for action entertainment is understandable, the trend …

Fresh humiliation for Putin as 'secret daughter' caught working at anti-war art gallery

Vladimir Putin's alleged illegitimate daughter has been uncovered working for two Parisian art galleries known for exhibiting anti-war art. The discovery was made by the Russian writer and artist Nastya Rodionova, who has been living in exile in France …

Taube Museum offers summer art experiences

The Taube Museum of Art in Minot has a full slate of offerings for members and nonmembers, both adults and children, this summer. Upcoming classes held at the Taube in downtown Minot that are part of the Summer Art Series for youth include: -Scrape It Off, …

East Texas Art League to start “3 Persons Exhibit” on Sat, June 14th

The East Texas Art League in Jasper will host the “3 Persons Exhibit” beginning on Saturday, June 14th. There will be a reception that day from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. The exhibit will feature the works of Ray DuBose, Jerry Stott, and Bonnie Williams. The East …

Kabuki: Traditional Japanese performance art enters digital world

The Japan News/ANN In an image taken via smartphone, kabuki actor Kataoka Ainosuke appears on the screen through AR technology. The Yomiuri Shimbun Kabuki is going digital! Shochiku Co., a company that puts on kabuki performances, aims to gain more …

ARTS AND HUMANITIES:: James K. Polk's childhood home worth a visit

“From sea to shining sea” may very well have served as the professional motto of James K. Polk, our 11th president. Although he served only one term, he was one of our country’s most consequential chief executives. An ardent Jefferson-Jackson Democrat, …

Art auction coming with Port Townsend pop-up gallery

PORT TOWNSEND — Northwind Art will host its first Fundraising Art Auction and pop-up gallery next week with events online and in downtown Port Townsend. The Fundraising Art Auction, with more than 50 artworks, will be open for bidding at NorthwindArt.org …

Art Journaling class to be conducted Sunday

PORT TOWNSEND — Port Townsend artist and teacher Meg Kaczyk will host an informal class on Sunday called “Art Journaling through Change: In Community” at Northwind Art, the nonprofit school at Fort Worden State Park. The session, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., …

Proaction Martial Arts & Fitness celebrates historic European Championship win

Proaction Martial Arts & Fitness, a thriving community-based martial arts club with multiple locations across the Midlands, proudly announces a landmark achievement in British martial arts: twelve-year-old Krish Rathod has become a European Champion at …

Art-house or porn? London’s Barbican showcases gay film pioneer Peter De Rome

New Milton arts venue’s cash bid rejected by disappointed council

A NEW Milton entertainment venue’s bid for cash to improve its car park has been turned down by town councillors. Forest Arts Centre had applied through Hampshire Cultural Trust for £1,000 from the grant aid pot to help it redefine and repaint parking bay …

St Catherine’s Hospice hosting annual Yellow Day with craft stalls, performances and games

Yellow Day at St Catherine’s Hospice A South Ribble-based charity is to host its annual Yellow Day at its Lostock Hall site. St Catherine’s Hospice hosts the event every year at its site to celebrate the support and kindness of its community and to offer …

Crosscurrents Art Exhibition Open at Stifel Center; Winners Announced

WHEELING — The annual Crosscurrents art exhibition is now open at Oglebay Institute’s Stifel Fine Arts Center in Wheeling. The public can view the exhibition — free of charge — through July 12. A staple in Stifel Fine Art Center’s exhibition season for 46 …

Lisbon Arts Initiative launching art-based program for K-5 youth

LISBON – The Lisbon Arts Initiative will launch “Art Building Community Developing Expression” (ABCDE), an arts-based program created for youth in grades K-5, on June 28, at the New Lisbon Presbyterian Church from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The ABCDE project is LAI …

Derf’s Deli brings chef-crafted sandwiches, soups, salads and a mission to Saginaw

SAGINAW, MI - With fresh food, a Gatsby’s theme, upscale chef’s coats and newsboy hats, a new deli is making its mark in Saginaw. The homemade soups, salads, sauces and sandwiches pack a punch of flavor with a chef’s twist. Derf’s Deli & Catering is …

Cafe Salcedo to offer 'art in a cup' pop-up experience

How To Craft & Use Hajra Literjon Mk1 In Dune Awakening

Water is the most essential resource players can collect in Dune: Awakening, so it's natural to search for a water container to store some for later. The Hajra Literjon Mk1 is one of the many water containers players can unlock and use while exploring …

Updated Links: Weiner Team on London Times Radio, US Main Street Radio; Op-Eds on Marijuana, College Cost, Trump Fatigue

Updated press release with the correct links WASHINGTON, D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, June 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Weiner Appears on London Times Radio, Silk and Joe; Spring Interns Publish Successful Op-Eds on Marijuana Warnings, College …

The Leader’s Floor Lookout: Week of June 9, 2025

Cutting Waste and Fraud From Bloated Federal Spending President Trump and House Republicans ran on the promise to combat bloated government spending by eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse. As part of this mission, the Department of Government Efficiency ( …

Pierpoint Ventures’ Maury Blackman: 'It’s Not Tariffs—AI Is Quietly Reshaping the American Job Market'

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As headlines blame tariffs and geopolitical tensions for a cooling U.S. labor market, Pierpoint Ventures CEO Maury Blackman is calling out a far more powerful—and largely …

News Release – Nine Men at Waiawa Correctional Facility Earn Kapiʻolani Community College Culinary Arts Certificates

STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION KA ʻOIHANA HOʻOMALU KALAIMA A HOʻOPONOPONO OLA   TOMMY JOHNSON DIRECTOR KA LUNA HOʻOKELE     NINE MEN AT WAIAWA CORRECTIONAL …

4Kira4Dads 'Dads Got Something to Say' Capitol Hill Advocacy Days Spotlighting Fathers’ Role in Maternal Health Movement

ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In honor of Father’s Day and in service of its mission to eliminate preventable maternal deaths, 4Kira4Moms proudly announces the 4Kira4Dads ”Dads Got Something to Say” Advocacy Days, …

A Powerful New Saga Unfolds: 'The Emperor of California' by Lee R. Brand

"The Emperor of California" by Lee R. Brand invites readers on an unforgettable journey where power, prophecy, and political intrigue collide. FRESNO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The Emperor of …

Policy Pathways Launches 'Uncounted': A National Civilian-Driven In-Custody Death Reporting Database

Accountability Begins With A Count. RICHMOND, VA, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a landmark step toward justice and transparency in the American criminal legal system, Policy Pathways, Inc., has launched Uncounted—the …

Office of the Governor — News Release — Gov. Green Releases Intent-to-Veto List

STATE OF HAWAIʻI  KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI    JOSH GREEN, M.D.  GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA    GOVERNOR GREEN RELEASES INTENT-TO-VETO LIST  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 6, 2025 HONOLULU – Governor Josh Green, M.D., today informed legislative leaders and stakeholders …

Higher Ed Coalition Urges Trump Administration to Immediately Reverse Actions on Intl. Student Visas

The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges has joined leading higher education organizations to reverse actions on intl. student visas. WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Association …

VETCOMM US CEO Kate Monroe Honored with Veteran Media Advocate Award at Military & Veterans Entertainment Awards Gala

SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kate Monroe, CEO and founder of VETCOMM US, has been recognized for her outstanding advocacy and media leadership with the "Veterans Media Advocate" Award at the …

MoonPay Secures BitLicense, Expanding Crypto Access in New York State

Regulatory Milestone Strengthens MoonPay’s Commitment to Secure and Accessible Crypto Services NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MoonPay, a global cryptocurrency on-ramp and payments leader, has secured the …

Blake Hunter Yagman Joins Spiro Harrison & Nelson as Partner

Top Boutique Law Firm Adds Leading Antitrust and Data Privacy Attorney to its Growing Practice RED BANK, NEW JERSEY, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Spiro Harrison & Nelson is pleased to announce that Blake Hunter Yagman, …

Americans Regain Spending Confidence as Business Caution Grows, According to Prosper Insights and the Federal Reserve

Latest Prosper Monthly Consumer Survey reveals that while Americans remain concerned about the job market, their day-to-day spending attitudes are stabilizing WORTHINGTON, OH, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New research from …

LKICORP® Global Icon Luke Kriger to expand across USA Territories

Kriger Confident in largest Investment amid Economic Challenges PITTSBURGH , PA, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The technological landscape is about to witness a significant shift as LKICORP®, under the Corporate leadership of …

Department Files Civil Forfeiture Complaint Against Over $7.74M Laundered on Behalf of the North Korean Government

The Department of Justice filed a civil forfeiture complaint today in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia alleging that North Korean information technology (IT) workers obtained illegal employment and amassed millions in cryptocurrency for …

Louisiana Man Pleads Guilty to $3.8 Million Durable Medical Equipment Fraud Scheme

A Louisiana man pleaded guilty today in connection with a five-year scheme to submit millions of dollars in fraudulent claims to Medicare for expensive and medically unnecessary medical equipment. According to court documents, Michael L. Riggins, 62, of …

Final of 14 Individuals Sentenced for Dog Fighting

Following a final sentencing hearing today, all 14 defendants convicted in a large-scale federal dog fighting case in Albany, Georgia, have been sentenced to a total of 343 months in prison for dog fighting and other charges. “Dog fighting is an odious …

The Justice Department, Texas Reach Agreement to End In-State Tuition for Illegal Aliens

WASHINGTON – U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton released the following statements after a federal judge formally enjoined Texas from providing in-state tuition for illegal aliens. "The Justice Department commends …

Federal Jury Convicts Pakistani Weapons Smuggler of Transporting Iranian Advanced Conventional Weapons Destined for the ...

A federal jury convicted a Pakistani national today on charges related to smuggling Iranian-made advanced conventional weaponry destined for the Houthis in Yemen and threatening multiple witnesses. According to court records and evidence presented at trial …

Justice Department Launches Investigation into Rhode Island for Race-Based Employment Preferences in Violation of Title ...

The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division has opened an investigation into the State of Rhode Island (“Rhode Island”) concerning potential race-based discrimination in state employment practices. The state of Rhode Island mandates state agencies set …