On Tuesday evening, the eve of the 78th annual Venice Film Festival, diversity hosted a rooftop party at Hotel Danieli in honor of the festival topper Alberto Barbera and the Biennale, their parent organization, with their International Achievement in Film Award. diversity The international editor Manori Ravindran presented the award …
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Bring the cloud closer to end users in a metropolitan area
In an increasingly networked world, access to our devices and applications is required around the clock. Immersive real-time experiences such as virtual workstations, AR / VR, smart cities, smart manufacturing, connected vehicles, real-time multiplayer, etc. are on the rise. Companies that deploy these devices and apps need real-time responsiveness for …
Read More »China’s celebrity culture is rough. The authorities want to change that.
For years, China’s online censors have relentlessly silenced political dissidents, #MeToo activists, liberal intellectuals, satirists and anyone else who threatened to disrupt digital peace. Now the internet watchers have turned to the “Stan” culture. The Chinese government has taken a number of steps in the past few days to curb …
Read More »Man is seriously injured in a shootout in the city center
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Read More »Proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test is required to attend some of the Twilight Concert series shows
(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Hippie Sabotage performs at the Twilight Concert Series at the Gallivan Center on Saturday, July 20, 2019. | August 27, 2021, 10:10 p.m. The Salt Lake City Arts Council has ordered concertgoers to provide proof of vaccination or a COVID-19 negative test in …
Read More »‘No Reservations’ host Anthony Bourdain had 3 simple tips for hosting the best dinner party
Anthony Bourdain, chef, writer, and eclectic cultural legend, traveled a ridiculous amount. Filming his shows got him on the streets most days of the year. He didn’t spend much time in his New York City home. However, when he did, he surrounded himself with family and friends. One of his …
Read More »People News: Fern, CNTV, Visit Milwaukee, and More Hire new employees, expand leadership
People News: Fern, CNTV, Visit Milwaukee, and More Hire new employees, expand leadership The trade fair, event and destination industry continues its recruitment and advertising campaigns with organizations far and wide. Look at her: fern National trade fair and event service provider fern hired a veteran of the hospitality industry …
Read More »The latest high-brightness, large-format projectors
When it comes to making a big statement with video, it’s hard to deny: projection is still king. Sure, LED is becoming more and more accessible, but there are myriad applications where projection always has the upper hand. How else can you turn a listed building into a giant movable …
Read More »Ranveer Singh presents Deepika Padukone a special dance performance at mom’s birthday party, watch insider videos | Bollywood
Several videos of Ranveer Singh’s mother Anju Bhavani’s birthday party have surfaced online. The actor and his wife, actress Deepika Padukone, were seen on their way to the party on Sunday afternoon. In the videos from the party, Ranveer seemed having fun dancing to numerous songs. A video of the …
Read More »Suicide-scout motorcycle ride on August 29th
Nick Danforth is leading a journey in Lewiston called âPain to Power: Motorcycle Ride for Suicide Awarenessâ. This year’s event is scheduled for Sunday, August 29th. Contributed photo LEWISTON – The 5th Annual Pain to Power: Motorcycle Ride for Suicide Awareness event is scheduled for Sunday, August 29th. Attendees should …
Read More »Sony Executives Released Slam Hybrid as “devastating” for the film industry
CinemaCon opened with a bang in Las Vegas on Monday evening when Sony executives took their place as the first moderators of the convention to denounce daily and date releases as “devastating” for the film industry while doubling their commitment to an exclusive cinema window. according to several reports from …
Read More »Music. Played live. “We missed that,” says the actor at the St. Catharines block party
In downtown St. Catharines on Sunday they partied like it was … well, anytime before COVID-19. Downtown hosted its first block party in conjunction with the Open Streets program, which will run until the end of September. Seven local musical performances were played on Papa Tee’s mobile stage on St. …
Read More »Shadowland Stages in Ellenville returns after a pandemic hiatus – Daily Freeman
ELLENVILLE, NY – After a hiatus enforced by COVID-19 security concerns that closed Shadowland Stages for more than a year, the theater opened its 2021 season with The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) (Revised). The play by Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield is directed by Brendan Burke …
Read More »The New Orleans tourism industry worries as the coronavirus rages
NEW ORLEANS (AP) – There is a bar and restaurant in the neighborhood, but on two extended weekends each year, the “regulars” at Liuzza’s by the Track include a crowded crowd of tourists grabbing drinks and walking along the way to hop on and off to eat settle down at …
Read More »Palm Coast is planning 14th annual Intracoastal Waterway Cleanup on September 4th
by: Shannon Martin Palm Coast public information and engagement Registration for the 14th annual Intracoastal Waterway Cleanup on Saturday, September 4th, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. is currently possible, walkways and waterways. Participation in the event is not limited to pedestrians. Boaters are encouraged to volunteer in saltwater canals …
Read More »LG launches 5 smart TVs for cruise ships
LG Business Solutions USA has announced the launch of a range of smart TVs specifically designed for cruise and crew cabins. According to a press release, the models are available in class sizes 43, 32, 28, 24 and 22 inches. The voice-controlled televisions connected via Wi-Fi enable cruise ships to …
Read More »Portland Officials and Progressives Team Up to Counter Far-Right Protests | Portland
A united front against far-right groups appeared to be paying off for authorities and progressive groups in Portland, Oregon, ahead of a planned protest on Sunday. With a coalition hosting joint events on Friday, the far-right organizers appeared to be in some disarray. Some advertised a new venue for their …
Read More »Back on track – Eugene Weekly
As I went up about 20 rows to get to my seat, I started worrying that I was wasting a lot of money on bad seats. I sit down in my place and look around. In fact, those nosebleed seats could actually be the best place in the house with …
Read More »Where are all the wedding DJs?
Gary Hoffmann, who runs a DJ company, can’t remember having an engaged couple with more than 20 DJs on his list once. “I’ve never done that before,” says Mr. Hoffmann, the founder of 74 events from Brooklyn, who has also been a DJ himself since 2001. “I’ve never – in …
Read More »EasyPost becomes the new title sponsor for the Hawaii Bowl
Story links HONOLULU – The Hawai’i Bowl has signed a three-year title sponsorship agreement with EasyPost to become the EasyPost Hawai’i Bowl. The ESPN Events-operated event is scheduled for Christmas Eve – Friday, December 24th at 8:00 p.m. ET / 3:00 p.m. HT, where a team from Mountain West competes …
Read More »Explainer: Do I need a vaccination record to do something funny? | National news
MATT O’BRIENAP Technical Writer Newport, Rhode Island (AP) – Are you ready to hit town before summer ends? In some parts of the United States, you may be required to carry a COVID-19 vaccination card or digital copy to visit restaurants, bars, nightclubs, and outdoor music festivals. After resisting the …
Read More »6 shows at Bass Hall as part of the BNSF Popular Entertainment Series
In addition to Broadway productions and symphony performances, other shows take place in the Bass Performance Hall. Performing Arts Fort Worth, the nonprofit that operates the venue, has just announced six events to be held at both Bass Hall and the adjacent McDavid Studio as part of the BNSF Popular …
Read More »Marvel’s “What If …?” Creative people promise “twisted” fun, tease “Party Thor” and other surprises | entertainment
While anything is possible in Marvel’s upcoming Disney + series What if…? including putting together some Avengers, the project puts together its own crew of talented creatives who bring the stories to life. Brad Winderbaum executive producer (THOR: Ragnarok, Black widow), Chief author AC Bradley (arrow, Tales of Arcadia Franchise) …
Read More »Unveiled designs for art gallery for the disabled in Calgary
The National accessArts Center (NaAC) has unveiled designs for a new multidisciplinary arts center for people with disabilities valued at $ 12 million in Calgary. Concept drawings and plans were developed by Dialog, a former NaAC employee. The facility will include an art gallery, coffee shop, event venues and outdoor …
Read More »Roku is expanding its original program offering with 23 more shows from Quibi – TechCrunch
Roku announced this morning an expansion of its original range of content with 23 new Roku Original programs, which will debut on August 13th on the free streaming hub The Roku Channel. The new program, which also stems from Roku’s takeover of the failed streamer Quibi’s catalog, will add to …
Read More »Unleash your glory with TEDxGoldenBridges “The Unplugged: Season 2”
August 9: TEDxGoldenBridge’s incredibly zealous initiative, “The Unplugged: Season 2,” provides emerging artists with a phenomenal public platform to unleash their inner splendor. Many artists never go the long way due to a lack of opportunity. They give up their artistic interests because they never get the right platform to …
Read More »Australia will get its first Moderna cans next month
CANBERRA, Australia – The Australian government says Moderna will be the third COVID-19 vaccine available in Australia next month. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the Australian Vaccines Board approved the Moderna shot for adults on Monday. The first million doses will arrive in Australia in late September and 10 million …
Read More »Accor CEO on Future Hotels That Are More Than Just Sleeping Places – Skift
Join Skift editors and research analysts as we explore our 2021 topic: Revitalizing Travel’s New Economy. Now in the eighth year Skift Global Forum 2021 This is where the world’s leading industry leaders meet to discuss the big comeback in travel and make this forum the most momentous in its …
Read More »Even if live concerts return, stream here to stay in Michigan
Just days before the pandemic brought life to Metro Detroit and the world to a standstill in March last year, Stephen Wogaman, president of the Chamber Music Society of Detroit, spoke to his brother, an IT consultant, on the phone. His brother asked what Wogaman was doing against COVID-19. “I …
Read More »Atlantic City Program Focuses on Young Entrepreneurs | Local news
On August 6, 2021, In My CARE Mentoring Program in Atlantic City is hosting a young entrepreneur event at Oscar E. McClinton Waterfront Park, where teenagers display and sell their merchandise, including art, food, clothing and books. (lr) Kenzi Lewis, 7 from Pleasantville, sells a lemonade and a peach tea …
Read More »DNACA announces performance lineup for its 40th anniversary | Wild Rivers Outpost
Jessica Cejnar / Today at 11:40 am / Art DNACA announces performance lineup for its 40th anniversary (Crescent City, CA) The Del Norte Association for Cultural Awareness (DNACA) is proud to announce its 40th anniversary performance series. This season five top acts in different styles will be presented by national …
Read More »Tom and Jerry at the Family Fun and Flix Outdoor Movie Series event in Union County on August 10th – County of Union, New Jersey
Free outdoor movies will be shown on a seated walk-in basis in Union County’s parks this summer. no advance notice required. Union County, NJ – The Union County Board of Commissioners invites all residents to join us in Union County’s “Family Fun and Flix” series for the next outdoor movie …
Read More »Spirit of Atlanta Drum & Bugle Corps Performs in Falls | Local news
A free Spirit of Atlanta Drum & Bugle Corps performance will be held on Sunday at Niagara Falls High School Football Stadium at 4455 Porter Road. An open rehearsal will take place from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., followed by a special performance at 4 p.m. Founded in 1976, Spirit …
Read More »See downtown Corpus Christi come to life at the Art Walk Block Party and other weekend events
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – If you’re looking for weekend plans, you’ve come to the right place! Here’s a breakdown of what’s happening on Coastal Bend. The Bay Jammin Cinema Series will show the 2019 version of The Lion King at Cole Park Amphitheater on August 6th. The film starts punctually …
Read More »Univision Communications Inc. to host a conference call for the second quarter of 2021 on August 12, 2021 | business
MIAMI – (BUSINESS WIRE) – Nov. August 2021– Univision Communications Inc., the leading Spanish-language content and media company in the United States, will host a conference call to discuss financial results for the second quarter of 2021 on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. ET / 8:00 a.m. PT …
Read More »Film review: Leni Riefenstahl’s “Olympia” – impure politics, pure cinema
Olympia Part 2: Festival of Beauty. (Internet archive) Turner Classic Movies erases a work of genius and film history. The The 2021 Olympics will come to an end this weekend in Japan, but the censorship behind the parallel series of Olympics films on Turner Classic Movies will have detrimental consequences. …
Read More »Fuji Rock organizers remove Keigo Oyamada from the festival lineup
Promoter Smash Japan announced today that Keigo Oyamada will not be performing at this year’s Fuji Rock Festival, one of the largest annual music events in Japan. Oyamada was originally scheduled to perform as part of Metafive on August 20th and as Cornelius – his solo alias – on August …
Read More »First Friday, ‘Flash Gordon’, ‘Into the Woods’
First Friday fun A Hall of Fame Party on the first Friday with live music begins on August 6th at 5pm at Jerzee’s Cafe on Centennial Plaza in downtown Canton. Performers are Saxy Rob, Swagg and Trailer Park Ninjas. Jerzee’s Cafe is located on Court Ave 330. NW. Centennial Plaza …
Read More »Mile of Music returns to Wisconsin this week
Wausau Pilot & Review After a year-long hiatus due to COVID-19 restrictions, Mile of Music is returning August 5-8, bringing hundreds of music sets to dozens of venues – both traditional and non-traditional – in downtown Appleton. Willems Marketing & Events, which has launched and produced the free, multi-venue music …
Read More »Curiosity Stream now available at Sam’s Club | business
SILVER SPRING, Maryland – (BUSINESS WIRE) – Nov. August 2021– Curiosity Stream (NASDAQ: CURI) announced today that it is available now on SamsClub.com. “Curiosity Stream is excited to partner with Sam’s Club to bring our award-winning streaming service to Sam’s Club members,” said Brandon Fong, Curiosity Stream senior vice president …
Read More »Energy Capital & Power Announces Historic 2021 Libya Energy and Economic Summit, Endorsed by the Prime Minister’s Office
The Libyan Energy and Economic Summit – organized by Energy Capital & Power (www.EnergyCapitalPower.com) With the support of the Office of Prime Minister HE Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh – will be the first major international energy event in Tripoli for many years; The North African producer is trying to revitalize its …
Read More »WE Fest is back! Kickoff party for Wednesday evening at Soo Pass
The 37th annual event takes place Thursday through Saturday 5-7. August, although the celebrations officially begin with a Wednesday night kickoff party. Would you like to see (and listen to) some of this year’s artists? Continue reading. Wednesday 4th August Cast for the Wednesday Night Kickoff Party, which begins at …
Read More »Employment Screening Services Market Research Report 2021 – Global Forecast to 2026 – Cumulative Impact of COVID-19 – ResearchAndMarkets.com
DUBLIN – (BUSINESS WIRE) – Added the report “Employment Screening Services Market Research Report by Industry & Region – Global Forecast to 2026 – Cumulative Impact of COVID-19” added ResearchAndMarkets.com offer. The global Employment Screening Services market size was estimated at $ 5,476.65M in 2020 and is projected to reach …
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