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Bank of Blue Valley Launches New Home Improvement Loan for Low and Moderate Income Consumers
Bank of Blue Valley continues to support the community with affordable, low-rate consumer loans as some national banks pull out of consumer lending OVERLAND PARK, Kan., July 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Bank of Blue Valley, powered by HTLF (Heartland Financial USA, Inc. – NASDAQ: HTLF), introduced its new home improvement loan for low to …

What credit score do you need for a personal loan?
Select’s editorial team works independently to review financial products and write articles that our readers will find useful. We may receive a commission when you click on product links from our affiliate partners. Credit scores generally range from 300 to 850, with 300 considered “bad” and 850 considered “exceptional”. Fortunately, a perfect credit score of …

Best Picks for U-Pick, U-Cut in Chester, Mendham
CHESTER, NJ – It’s that time of year again when multiple crops are in season in New Jersey, with U-pick or “PYO” locations throughout the region. Among the things ready to pick are: blueberries, peaches, sunflowers, gooseberries and tomatoes. Plus, there are destinations with U-cut sunflowers and other flowers in season now. Chester has two …

African American Arts Fest in Canton features art, music, food and entertainment
CANTON – Drums were on, burgers sizzled, kids played on an inflatable slide, and vendors sold art, crafts, jewelry, clothing and accessories on Friday at the first festival African-American arts. But attendees of the two-day free event say the festival, which runs from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Saturday on 10th Street and Cleveland Avenue …

FACT CHECK: Bill Gates never tweeted about animal slaughter
Claim: A viral Twitter screenshot circulating on social media claims Bill Gates tweeted in solidarity with the killing of animals by Muslims during Eid-al-Kabir celebrations. Verdict: No, Bill Gates did not tweet on Eid-el Mubarak Full Text Just days before the Eid-El-Kabir holiday, a supposed tweet from Microsoft founder Bill Gates went viral where he …

Food events in Norfolk 2021
Harvest a feast of Norfolk food at county farmers’ markets including: Acle farmer’s market on the second Saturday of each month. Creake Abbey Farmers Market on the first Saturday of the month. Neatishead Farmer’s Market the second Saturday of the month. North Walsham Farmer’s Market in the Market Square on the last Sunday of the …

Rights of minorities and minorities infringed
July 24, 2021 AL CAPONE WOULD recognized the tactic. When Hungary introduced a law banning the “promotion” or positive portrayal of same-sex relationships or transgender people in schools, lawyers for the European Commission got to work. Brussels has little jurisdiction over the educational policy of a country. It doesn’t matter. Just as the Chicago gangster …

505 fully vaccinated people infected with COVID-19 and 10 have died: NH DHHS
By PAULA TRACY, InDepthNH.org CONCORD – As new cases of COVID-19 continue to grow slowly in the state, Gov. Chris Sununu and his senior health staff returned to the podium for a live televised press conference Thursday to give residents a shot update and urge anyone who has not been fully vaccinated to do so. …

Taste of Edmonton kicks off with discounted sellers
EDMONTON – The Taste of Edmonton is underway – the city’s first major festival in over a year and a half. The food festival returns to Churchill Square from July 22 to August 1, with over 150 foods and drinks from 52 food vendors. âIt’s great. It helps bring more attention to Edmonton restaurants,â said …

MWPAI Arts Festival July 27-August. 1
The 2021 Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute Arts Festival returns from Tuesday July 27 through Sunday August 1. The festival’s flagship attraction, the Sidewalk Art Show, showcases over 200 works by local artists in a colorful array of media. There will be crafts activities for the kids every day. The best local musical talent will take the …

Stanchart clients to get Ksh 7million loan for university fees
Stanchart clients to get Ksh 7million loan for university fees By Soko Directory Team / Posted on July 22, 2021 | 2:56 p.m. KEY POINTS Uniserv has over 300 global university partners in UK, US, Canada, South Africa, Australia, Dubai, India, Turkey, Cyprus, Switzerland, Netherlands, Malaysia, China, Slovenia, Spain, Germany, Hungary and the United Arab …

Belgian beer, Colombian cuisine, Japanese curry and mariachi brunch: things to do for foodies from July 19 to 25
^ Keep Dallas Observer Free I support Local Community Journalism Support the independent voice of Dallas and help keep the future of Dallas Observer free. This week’s events offer a real assortment of food and drink, from Belgian beer to barbecue and brunch. Things to do while eating and drinking are also varied. Play beach …

After 145 years, the Bayreuth festival has its first female conductor
I was born during the Soviet period, when Russian and Soviet culture was imposed on us, but I love to read and have done my own research. I have met big names like Joseph Roth, Paul Celan and Stanislaw Lem, the Polish science fiction writer born in Lviv. I also found out that Leonard Bernstein’s …

Do I have to take out a personal loan to repay other debts and renovate my home?
Our goal is to give you the tools and the confidence you need to improve your finances. While we do receive compensation from our partner lenders, whom we will always identify, all opinions are ours. Credible Operations, Inc. NMLS # 1681276, is referred to herein as “Credible”. Dear credible money coach, Here is my situation: …

How to predict the impact of inflation on installment loans
People who grew up during a time of dramatic economic change find it very difficult to adjust to today’s harsh reality. Inflation has raised prices at least by the dozen. It also drastically influenced the price of the loan application. In order to know the cost of a loan and the one-time down payments, borrowers …

Holy Wednesday Eid-ul-Azha in the middle of the Covid peak
Muslims offering prayers on the morning of Eid-ul-Azha at Baitul Mukarram Mosque Dhaka Tribune / Rajib Dhar The government urged everyone to avoid any kind of social gathering and to use face masks to prevent the spread of Covid-19 Holy Eid-ul-Azha, the second largest religious holiday for Muslims, will be celebrated across the country on …

Sri Lanka players unable to pay down payment and family insurance due to contractual deadlock with board
The stalemate between Sri Lankan cricketers and the SLC has taken a heavy toll on the personal lives of the players. According to an article in The Sunday Morning, players are unable to repay their families’ loans, IMEs and insurance because they have not received money from the board. Several players did not sign the …
The Trowbridge Beer and Cider Festival is sure to draw the crowds
UP to 60 regional beers and ciders, plus street food and live music will be on offer at the Trowbridge Craft Beer and Cider Festival next month. The festival is once again hosted by Innox Mills in the former Bowyers factory on Stallard Street, from Friday August 27 to Sunday August 30. DeCanter Mobile Bar …

Acansa Arts Festival announces program
Elsewhere in Entertainment, Events, and the Arts: Acansa Festival The Southern Acansa Arts Festival returns in September after a year off due to the pandemic, with performances by over a dozen music, dance and theater groups and solo artists over three weekends at multiple venues in Little Rock and North Little Rock. Tickets are $ …

Before Eid al-Adha, Covid standards ignored in Patna goat market
Before Eid-al-Adha, or Bakrid, social distancing standards were ignored as Patna’s largest goat market, once a Covid-19 hotspot, witnessed crowds this weekend. The holiday will be celebrated on Wednesday. Residents said there was no police team in the area to enforce Covid-19 standards at the market in the heart of the city, and most shoppers …
Musikfest eliminates food and drink tickets, ending 38 years of practice
For the first time in Musikfest’s 38-year history, customers won’t need paper tickets to purchase food and drink. This year, credit and debit cards will be accepted at the Bethlehem Festival, according to a press release. This change eliminates the need to queue for tickets and then queue again for food and drinks. If you …

Butterfly Outing Event at WNY will be fun for the kids
If you have kids, Butterfly Release Day seems like a great activity to bring the kids this summer! There is a farm in the Clarence area that is having so much fun all summer long. This is Kelkenberg Farm and they are constantly having fun on the farm activities for families. Coming up, their sunflower …

JMKAC MIDSUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL HONORS THE FOUNDER
Crowds and sunshine were just as plentiful during the John Michael Kohler Arts Center Mid-Arts Festival this weekend. The event was another welcome sign of the emergence of the pandemic that brought most of these events to an end in 2020 – a year that also saw the death of event founder Ruth DeYoung Kohler. …

When was Jesus born?
Each of us leaves our mark in history. Most only make a small, shallow line for our family and friends to notice. A few leave deep grooves on which countless other marks line up. Whether you are a believer or not, the historical figure of Jesus Christ is undoubtedly one of these. Much of the …

Vaccine shots, Lottery Land and the Devils. What’s new at the 2021 NJ Festival of Ballooning.
The New Jersey Festival of Ballooning will return to the Garden State later this month after being canceled in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. What does the executive producer think of the impending festival event, which was postponed and then ultimately canceled last year? Like those aboard the 100 or so hot air balloons …

Inverness Council to prepare for the arts festival; review the progress of the station lease | Local News
Inverness City Council will receive an update on Tuesday on the city’s new arts programs and the annual arts festival, which has recently struggled amid internal political struggles. Earlier this year, the council hired Florida-based Civic Icon Arts to help oversee and create artistic attractions and public cultural venues. One of Civic Icon Arts’ plans …

Pilgrim Festival Chorus will organize open auditions for the fall season
PLYMOUTH – Pilgrim Festival Chorus, the non-profit community choral ensemble, invites singers from the South Shore region to open the auditions at 6:30 p.m. on August 23 and 30. Co-Artistic Directors William B. Richter and Elizabeth Chapman Reilly will welcome newcomers of all skill levels to learn more about PFC and audition for a voice …

Oak Park Festival Theater returns in person to outdoor stage for Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” production – CBS Chicago
OAK PARK, Illinois (CBS) – After holding onto virtual performances at the height of the pandemic, the Oak Park Festival Theater returned to the stage in person on Saturday night. Back in Austin Gardens at 167 Forest Ave. in Oak Park, the theater company began its series of “The Storm” by William Shakespeare. READ MORE: …

YSU Summer Festival of the Arts kicks off in Wean Park despite the rain
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – A little rain didn’t stop people from enjoying the YSU Summer Festival of the Arts on Saturday. There were many vendors where people could shop. It brings together more than 80 artists and 15,000 visitors. The festival took place at Wean Park for the first time this year. It started in …

Best restaurants in Asheville – TravelAwaits
The food scene in Asheville, NC is exciting, with new restaurants and more local chefs focusing on Appalachian cuisine. According to Landis Taylor, public relations manager at Explore Asheville, âWhen people talk about Appalachian cuisine, there are several levels at play. They can refer to heirloom ingredients and a collective pantry that the chefs here. …
Eight Sioux Falls nonprofits apply for grants
Area nonprofits can help their cause through a $ 2.3 million grant initiative sponsored by the Gannett Foundation. The program is sponsored by Gannett, the parent company of Argus Leader. This is her fifth year of supporting groups that address social issues. Last year, $ 20,000 in grants went to three local charities: Project Car, …

New health guidelines issued relaxed restrictions on several other activities; Religious institutions and religious holidays authorized
Colombo, July 16 (NewsWire) – New health guidelines have been released to ease restrictions on several activities in Sri Lanka due to the coronavirus pandemic. The director-general of health services, Dr Asela Gunawardena, said activities allowed to reopen from today must strictly adhere to health guidelines. For similar articles, join our Whatsapp group for the …

Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival Returns For 2021, With Free Concerts, Summer Gala | Latitude 65
The Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival 2021 begins Sunday, offering two weeks filled with 120 workshops and this year, plenty of free concerts. The 41st annual event takes place July 18-31 at locations in the Fairbanks area and includes the popular Lunch Bites at Raven’s Landing, free concerts at the Fairgrounds and a special fundraising dinner …

Celebrate the arts in the park this weekend
The Hockaday Museum of Art presents the 51st edition of the Arts in the Park, one of the oldest art and music festivals in the West, from July 16-18. One of Flathead County’s favorite events, held in historic downtown Depot Park, Kalispell’s premier arts festival 75 local artists and artisans and guests, live music performances, …

Curtain recall, Adirondack TF, Theater Barn, home made productions to start
Zooming in was a lot of fun, and finding unique ways to create entertainment was an exciting challenge. Yet it was not real theater. “Theater is an art form, named after the building in which it is housed,” said Patrick White, who will direct the Curtain Call Theater production of “An Act of God,” which …

5 things you should do in Milwaukee this weekend
1. Granville Blues Festival Granville BIDs Granville Blues Festival – in its fourth year, the festival has withdrawn jazz from the program – runs July 15-18 in the parking lot of Granville Connection, 8633 W. Brown Deer Road. The music starts daily at 4:30 p.m. and continues until 10 a.m., with headliners taking the stage …

Cannes By Day: Days 4 & 5 | Arts
It’s a big day for lesbians here at the Cannes Film Festival. Your favorite girl in stan red is fully hydrated and got 7 hours of sleep (ish), and my caffeine intake might even slowly return to normal (my fingers crossed). But of course, even more importantly, the first films of the festival featuring gay …

Madeon announces 2021 “Good Faith Forever” tour dates – EDM.com
Madeon is ready for one of the most notable tours of his career after announcing the dates for his upcoming “Good Faith Forever” tour. He will bring back his stunning personalized stage production for the extensive tour, which kicks off in September at the Imagine Music Festival in Georgia. âGood Faith Foreverâ features performances at …
Beloved Musikfest food vendor will not be part of the 2021 lineup
This year’s Musikfest will present a notable first for the decades-old festival. Unfortunately, it’s not quite a good first, not even bittersweet. In fact, there is no sweetness to be found. From chipwich to Belgian waffle, the sweets from Bethlehem Dairy Store (more colloquially known as The Cup) will be MIA of Musikfest this year, …

Edinburgh Food Festival 2021: The 10-day free event returns to George Square Gardens
The Edinburgh Food Festival has been postponed to 2020, but will return in 2021 to the Covid-secure Assembly George Square Gardens from Friday July 23 to Sunday August 1. The Edinburgh Food Festival was launched in 2015, and lasts for five days as part of the Scottish Year of Food and Drink. The Festival has …

From fireworks to MumFest to artistic walks, the impact of events on small towns
New Bern is home to unique events, from the Great Trent River Raft Race niche to laid-back art rides that immerse people in the creative side of downtown. After:PHOTOS: The Great Trent River Raft Race – Highlights 2019! It also hosts larger festivals, such as MumFest, which gathered around 100,000 participants in 2019 and is …

Chase & Status for the Electric Woodlands festival in Herts
Chase & Status will headline a new festival taking place in an enchanted woodland site near Baldock. Three bespoke scenographies, verdant landscapes and a hidden forest will be brought to life by a who’s who of drum & bass, house and bass stars at Electric Woodlands in the Hertfordshire countryside on Saturday 25 September 2021. …

A guide to the “hybrid” program of the Earagail Arts Festival
The long-awaited return of the Earagail Arts Festival this month has been met by a huge demand for tickets to its physical and online events. While many of Donegal’s top events have already sold out, a number of highlights are still available. On Saturday July 24, the festival will host an epic outdoor concert in …

VECO project helps Victorian municipalities switch to renewable energy
Time Out features the incredible people who are shaping Melbourne’s future in this Future Shaper series. We asked a panel of esteemed judges including Claire Ferres Miles (CEO of Sustainability Victoria), Pierre Tullin (co-founder and CEO of Remix tops), Senator Lidia Thorpe (Green Senator for Victoria), Pat Nourse (artistic director, Melbourne Food and Wine Festival), …
Time to go to the Galway International Arts Festival
Something strange happened. Stranger than a global pandemic? It’s linked. As people reflect on how long it will take for artists to create works that respond to the state we’ve all been in, the reverse is happening. It seems I respond to all art as if it has Covid concerns at its core. The Galway …

Osun Osogbo Festival 2021: Oba Oyetunji issues statement
Oba Jimoh Oyetunji Releases 2021 Osun Osogbo Festival Statement By Akeem Abas Osogbo’s Ataoja, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji, announced August 2 as the start date of the 2021 two-week edition of the Osun Osogbo Festival, and other activities planned to mark the event. The traditional leader, in a statement signed by Toye Arulogun, the festival management …

Letters to the Editor – July 14, 2021 | Pikes Peak Courier
Honored to be part of the events of July 4 and 5 On behalf of Swing Factory and YOUR Woodland Park Wind Symphony, it has been an honor for us to provide our own version of “Musical Fire Works” at the Old Fashioned events on July 4th and the 40th Annual Above the Clouds Symphony. …

Winchester’s 1455 Literary Arts Summer Festival practically returns this week
The 1455 Literary Arts Summer Festival kicked off in 2019 in person in Winchester, Virginia, before switching to virtual panels last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This week, the festival virtually returns with more than 70 free events from Thursday to Saturday. Jason Fraley of the OMCP presents a preview of the 1455 Summer …

Giving a Violin: The unlikely story of how bluegrass music swept through Japan
BLuegrass is as ingrained in the North American landscape as the mountains themselves. It’s a musical by-product of its birthplace, and its origins can be traced along the spine of the Appalachian Mountains. But it also travels, reverberating on the peaks, reverberating in the valleys and being transmitted across the oceans. The violin sings a …

Community calendar | News, Sports, Jobs
TUE / 7-13 Columbiana MCTA Executive Council, 8:30 a.m., Das Dutch Haus Planning Commission, 7 p.m., town hall, link on www.columbianaohio.gov Eastern Palestine Cuisine des Aigles open from 4 pm to 8 pm; salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, vegetables; $ 8; 330-886-0397 Lisbon David Anderson High School Class of 1956, 9 a.m., Dutch Haus Lepper Library …

Feeling The Pinch Yet? Gas Prices Heating Up Every Week
Feeling the pinch of increasing gas prices in your wallet yet? Thousands of drivers in Yakima are searching for the cheapest prices for gas because the price is on the rise nearly every week. STABILIZATION ON THE WAY?Currently Yakima gas prices have are up 0.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $ 3.71 …

New Braunfels Wurstfest reveals details of 2021 festivities
click on the picture Instagram / wurstfest The New Braunfels Wurstfest Association shared a render of the reconstructed Marketplatz. Last year has been a tough time for in-person gatherings, but with 2021 well underway, nearby New Braunfels are ready to make the most of the Wurst. Beloved Beer and Sausage Celebration The New Braunfels Wurstfest …

Big Piney Girls 2021 Basketball Wrap [VIDEO]
It was a historic season for the Big Piney girls’ basketball team as they qualified for the state tournament for the first time since 2002. It is a program that was only 2 years from a winless season, the improvement has therefore been exponential. The Punchers secured a berth in the State Tournament with a …

Artist of the week: Eric Owens
This week, the Glimmerglass Festival will open in Cooperstown, New York, presenting a month-long program of inventive productions and repertoire staples. The season will also feature some of the world’s biggest stars, including Eric Owens, who will work as the festival’s Artist in Residence for the Young Artists program. He will also perform in two …
The Mount Carmel party returns to Brooklyn
BROOKLYN – It was a big job, but they were proud to do it. For many, it was almost like lifting the weight of the pandemic. The feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel returned to Brooklyn on Sunday, as did the crowds. âToday is a particularly poignant celebration of the holiday as we weren’t …

Unity Road Dispensary acquires Trill Alternatives in Boulder
^ I support Local Community Journalism Support Denver’s independent voice and help keep Westword’s future free. Franchising stores in the legal marijuana industry isn’t quite like opening fast food restaurants, but Unity Road is willing to give it a try. The dispensary’s franchisor has just opened its first location, a store in the heart of …
Back to normal? The return of NH summer festivals
Posted: 07/10/2021 13:07 PM Party like it’s 2019. It almost feels like a normal summer weekend in New Hampshire, with in-person festivals popping up all over the state. With the rise in vaccinations and the drop in COVID-19 cases, the rules and regulations for events like festivals are more relaxed. But not everyone is ready …

Op-Ed: Denver’s New Sack Program Just Spends The Money
^ I support Local Community Journalism Support Denver’s independent voice and help keep Westword’s future free. Let’s talk about that new Denver “tax” bag, okay? As most people know, I am deeply committed to efforts that support a positive impact for all members of our community, but when I see the effort disguised as impact, …

Be prepared to pay a fine of up to Rs 1 Lakh if you are found causing noise pollution in Delhi
Delhiites, especially those considering burning firecrackers in the future, should take note. Delhi’s pollution control committee today revised the penalty for violating noise rules in the nation’s capital. Noises that break the rules According to the amended fine rates, Delhi residents can now be fined up to Rs 1 lakh for causing noise pollution. A …

Obituary: Sue Lubeck, founder of the Bookies bookstore
^ I support Local Community Journalism Support Denver’s independent voice and help keep Westword’s future free. Sue Lubeck, the founder of WestwordAward-winning Best of Denver Bookstore Books, died Thursday, July 8. âThe depth of our desperation to share this cannot be imagined,â the store posted on its Facebook page. “Yesterday evening, surrounded by her family, …
Wokingham council confirms Marvelous festival will run at half capacity
WOKINGHAM’s board said the Marvelous Festival will be held next weekend at half capacity. The music, food and drink festival at Dinton Pastures Country Park, Hurst will take place on Saturday July 17 and Sunday July 18. READ ALSO: Changes Considered For NHS Application As Alerts Rise 60% Amid Covid Cases Musical groups include a …

Summer fun continues in the Southside: Upcoming events are yet to come as the season continues
By Jessica Todd Summer is a time of festivals, music and entertainment in the Southside. With children out of school, local parks are teeming with families enjoying the warm weather before the school bustle resumes. After more than a year in the house due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Southside is resurfacing with events for …

LendingPoint’s first securitization of unsecured consumer installment loans in 2021
LendingPoint is issuing four classes of notes valued at approximately $ 516.5 million, its first securitization this year backed by unsecured consumer installment loans. Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) assigned preliminary ratings to the four ticket categories in the transaction. This is the KBRA-rated company’s fifth securitization of unsecured and unsecured consumer installment loans. According …

European folk festivals restart as covid-19 ebbs
IN NORMAL YEARS, on Trinity Sunday (eight weeks after Easter), thousands of residents of the Belgian city of Mons chase a huge plastic dragon around the town square until a local, disguised as St George , arrives on horseback and kills him. The procession, known as the Ducasse de Mons or simply Doudou, originated in …

On the way to the All-Star Game? Here’s what you need to know about events, road closures, fun activities and more
DENVER – One of the most exciting events in the world of baseball is taking place in Denver this week and it promises to be great. If you’re like me, you’re probably wondering what to do if this is your first time going to an All-Star Game, or maybe you’re really not a fan of …

Woodstock ’99 Chronicle in New HBO Max Documentary Trailer
On paper, Woodstock ’99 looked like a showcase event for the music world, 30 years after the original iconic celebration of peace, love and music. But by the end of the weekend, a path of destruction and reports of sexual assault grabbed the headlines and required a change for the festivals to move forward. The …
Knock National Novena postponed until later this year
Knock’s annual national novena has been postponed until later this year. The parish priest and rector of the Knock shrine, Father Richard Gibbons, announced the suspension of the national novena to Our Lady of Knock. The novena of prayer and reflection was to take place next month from August 14 to 22. Father Gibbons said, …

Visit the UK’s largest harvest festival
The Three Counties Annual Fall Celebration is back for 2021 and for the first time this busy event takes place over three days! With so much seasonal fun on offer, the show’s organizers decided to go all out and extend the event to a full weekend, kicked off on Friday September 24 and taking place …
Woodside Ferry Village Announces New Food Festival
THE countdown has begun for what has been billed as “the biggest event on Wirral’s culinary calendar this year …” The team behind the Wirral Independent Market at Woodside Ferry Village will be hosting a dedicated riverside food and drink festival at the site from Friday July 23 through Sunday 25. Designed to showcase the …

Anthony Bastic at AGB Events Designing Parrtjima
Anthony Bastic, CEO and founder of AGB Events, tells Live design about his work as the design and curator of Parrtjima – A Festival in Light in Australia. Can you explain the design and curation process for Parrtjima to us? Each year we choose a theme, the 2021 theme was FUTURE KULTCHA. This is based …

Powell County Sheriff Provides Update on Deadly Bear Attack
Late Tuesday afternoon, KGVO News spoke to Powell County Sheriff Gavin Roselles about the deadly bear attack that occurred late Monday night or early Tuesday morning near Ovando. Sheriff Roselles said an adult female was killed in the incident. âEarly this morning between 3:30 am and 4:00 am, the County Dispatch was notified of a …
Annette review: Adam Driver’s musical opens Cannes Film Festival
The Times is committed to reviewing theatrical film releases during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since cinema is risky during this time, readers are reminded to follow the health and safety guidelines outlined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local health authorities. Ann Defrasnoux is an opera singer. Henry McHenry is a stand-up comic. …

LI Comedy Festival helps theaters reopen
After a year off due to the pandemic, the Long Island Comedy Festival returns with a series of weekend performances that last all summer and, for the first time, in the fall, in theaters in both counties. âOne of our goals this year is to help these amazing Long Island venues reopen and bring people …

Asbury Park artist musician Gerard Robrecht aka Arthur Kill has died
Gerard Robrecht of Asbury Park, aka Arthur Kill, a provocative musician and artist whose âStinky Cheeseâ graffiti tags were ubiquitous in the city, has passed away. Robrecht died in his sleep of natural causes at his Asbury Park home on June 28, his family announced. He was 64 years old. Robrecht, from Hillside, made a …

New Columbia Ozark Mountain Biscuit and Bar restaurant opens Thursday
Bryan Maness is ready to officially open the doors of Ozark Mountain Biscuit and Bar. The smooth opening events started at the end of last month before the official opening date of that week scheduled for Thursday. Although Maness had no plans to start in the restaurant and food industry, once he did, the end …

DC ends July 4th with fireworks celebration – NBC4 Washington
And just like that, the nation’s capital closes the July 4th celebrations with its annual fireworks display. This year, we’re bringing you the 17-minute show live from the rooftop of 1331 Maryland Avenue SW. The celebration begins Sunday at 9:09 p.m. and fireworks will be launched from both sides of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. …

Phoenix July 4 fireworks 2021: full schedule of events
The July 4th Spirit in “Valley of the Sun,” also known as Phoenix, Arizona, will be alive and well in 2021, after fewer celebrations take place during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 . While some events have been canceled and others are a mix of in-car or in-person events, citizens of the region will have …
The American Hot Dog Festival in Panama City is the weekend of July 4th
PANAMA CITY – Relish, mustard, onions, sauerkraut, coleslaw, chili and cheese – let me count the ways I beat you, oh, hot dog. This weekend’s All-American Hot Dog Festival celebrates a staple of July 4th dining with restaurants putting their specialties on top. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, vendors will be set up …

8 jubilant July events in the Hudson Valley | Holidays | Hudson Valley
Click to enlarge Hope you had an explosive and safe 4th of July weekend! Here are some suggestions to keep the fun of summer going throughout your week. Boos & Brews Tours Return to Haunt New Paltz | until July 31 Returning from the grave in New Paltz every Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. …

St. Matthew’s Church in Limerick 100th Anniversary Celebration Begins July 9
LIMERICK – The 100e The birthday celebration at St. Matthew’s Church, located at 19 Dora Lane in Limerick, takes place throughout the 100 days leading up to the church’s anniversary. The celebration will begin in prayer with Eucharistic adoration on Friday, July 9 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., and will end with a birthday …

Colorado Marijuana Brand Offers MLB All-Star Tickets, Willy Wonka Style
^ I support Local Community Journalism Support Denver’s independent voice and help keep Westword’s future free. Colorado marijuana grower plans to send two people to MLB All-Star Game, but they’ll need to find the Gold Tickets first. Veritas Fine Cannabis plays Willy Wonka for the next two weeks, selling a commemorative can that includes three …

Here are some of the best food and drink festivals in New Jersey this summer.
POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ – As summer shifts into high gear, weekends are filled with festivals across our great state, filled with tasty food and delicious drinks to try. With pandemic rules and restrictions finally lifted, foodies of all types can now spend their summer weekends eating and drinking across New Jersey. Here are some …

Manchester International Festival’s visual art offering is a matter of luck
The Jewish Museum in Manchester has just reopened after a two-year renovation. It is part of a working synagogue, where, in the upstairs gallery, 2013 Turner Prize winner Laure Prouvost installed an original film titled The Long Waited, Weighted, Gathering. It was here, historically, that women were to sit during services, not being allowed to …
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Where to travel in July
Escape to Florence this summer. Lungarno Hotel – Lungarno Collection Travel is booming this summer in the United States. According to the US Travel Association, 47.7 million Americans are expected to travel on Independence Day, 40% more than last year and the second-highest number of all time after 2019. If you are one of those …

The Fourth of July celebrations at the White House throughout history
President Joe Biden will host first responders, military personnel, essential workers and their families for a barbecue and fireworks display on the White House lawn this July 4, revisiting traditional celebrations hosted by predecessors Jimmy Carter, Gerald Ford and George W. Bush. The celebration will reflect the re-emergence of Americans after the throes of the …

Visit Port Phillip | Melbourne urban list
Melburnians, we have a little secret: you don’t have to travel far from the CBD to treat yourself to a lush micro-escape. And after the unpredictability of the blockages, we are so ready to escape our four walls and support local businesses once again. Boasting a plethora of winter pop-ups, creative exhibits, food and shopping …

Waterford’s Foodie’s Favorite Harvest Festival kicks off in September
Foodies are saving the date as Waterford City’s week-long Harvest Festival is set to kick off in September – for seven consecutive days. Due to current health and safety measures, the City and County Council of Waterford have decided to extend the Food Festival to the week from Monday September 6 to Sunday September 12. …
The Shrewsbury Food Festival searches for hidden gems of local food and drink
Photo: Alley exhibitor at the Shrewsbury Food Festival (Copyright Jamie Ricketts 2018 – All rights reserved) As more and more events are added to the calendar, many will be happy to see the return of a popular holiday that returns in its eighth year and celebrates the food industry as a whole. Shropshire festivals are …
Strengthening twinning links between Oxford and the Palestinian city of Ramallah with the arts festival
WHILE traveling between Oxford and its final twin city is still tricky, the bonds of friendship between our city and the Palestinian capital Ramallah are being strengthened with an online arts festival. The Artivism Festival, which runs until Wednesday, is hosted by the Mandala Theater Company of East Oxford in conjunction with the Ashtar Theater …

Stark County film explores inequalities between male and female runners
PLAIN TWP. – Patty Lovell began to think about life after retiring at 62. The work of educator and librarian had been rewarding. Her volunteer work with Stark County’s Girls on the Run was also important. And the avid runner had completed numerous marathons, including the Boston one, as well as half marathons. But the …