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'Petite Picassos' show off creativity at Orillia preschool art show

'This show not only celebrates our children's creativity but also reminds us of the vital role the arts play in their growth,' says official NEWS RELEASE ORILLIA CENTRAL PRESCHOOL ************************* A burst of colour and creativity …

Theme park enthusiast uses art to fight hate

THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCED TODAY IT IS SHUTTING DOWN THE NATIONAL LGBTQ PLUS YOUTH SUICIDE LIFELINE. IN JUST 30 DAYS ON JULY 17TH, THE TREVOR PROJECT, A NATIONAL NONPROFIT, IS ONE OF SEVERAL CONTACT CENTERS PARTNERING WITH THE SUICIDE AND CRISIS …

The Art League to host ‘Arts in Bloom Garden Walk’ fundraiser for South Bend

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The Art League at the South Bend Museum of Art invites the community to experience “stunning” Granger home gardens as part of the “Arts in Bloom Garden Walk” fundraiser on June 25. This year’s theme, “A Brush with Nature,” celebrates …

Racehorse sculpture could fetch £300k at auction

An auctioneer said a sculpture of "one of the most iconic racehorses in British sporting history" was expected to fetch up to £300,000. Thoroughbred Brown Jack had six consecutive victories at Ascot between 1929 and 1934. The tabletop bronze …

Cook wins 3rd in state VFW art contest

Flippin 10th-grader Emma Cook (holding artwork) captured third at the recent Arkansas Veterans of Foreign Wars American Patriotic Arts Contest in Jonesboro for her 16-by-20-inch, graphite drawing, "The Trenches." She was recognized at the Hoevel- …

Sumter Gallery of Art honored with Governor's Award for the Arts as place where arts is enriched, accessible

Enrich, expand and accessible. Three words David Platts, executive director of South Carolina Arts Commission, used to describe the work of this year's 2025 Governor's Awards for the Arts recipient, Sumter County Gallery of Art. On its most …

The Berry's: Film Screening & Art Auction

Review: Alex Da Corte’s colorful, pop-inspired art show in Fort Worth

While prolific interdisciplinary artist Alex Da Corte has made his mark in recent years with any number of eye-catching videos and installations, his exhibition “The Whale,” which occupies most of the second floor of the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, is …

Eat, Sip, Shop: New Lehigh Valley brewery to attract craft beer fans and foodies alike

EASTON, Pa. - A tasty new business will soon offer brewed-on-site stouts, IPAs and other craft beer in Northampton County. Ranch City Brewing, a brewery offering a wide array of hand-crafted beer and food, is expected to open in mid-July at the Simon Silk …

Arts festival reopens after 'unforeseen circumstances' closed exhibition

Swindon’s Arts Fringe Festival (SWAF) was scheduled to take place daily from June 16 to June 29 in Swindon, at various locations throughout the town. The event had been highly anticipated, with nearly one hundred local artists taking part to bring a splash …

How Delaware Art Museum's 'Beyond Juneteenth' ties past and present

Delaware Art Museum hosted the sixth annual Beyond Juneteenth celebration, which highlighted Black culture and history. Organizers and attendees emphasized the importance of community, cultural awareness, and the ongoing fight against injustice. While some …

Cayman Airways launches Caribbean’s first inflight craft beer

In a first for Caribbean aviation, Cayman Airways passengers can now enjoy a locally-brewed craft beer designed specifically for high-altitude consumption as the carrier introduces “Sir Turtle’s Sky Brew” on its international routes. The carrier developed …

Eight die as hot-air balloon bursts into flames and plunges to the ground in Brazil - after 13 jumped to safety before ...

 A hot-air balloon caught fire and tumbled from the sky today in Brazil's southern state of Santa Catarina, killing eight people, while 13 jumped to safety.  The horrifying crash happened today in the country's Praia Grande region - a popular …

Art, Music, and Martinis in Charlevoix

June 21, 2025 June 28 (10am-5pm) and 29 (10am to 3pm), the Charlevoix Summer Art Show comes to the shores of Round Lake. Dozens of artists across all mediums will showcase their wares in East Park. And while you’re in that neck of the woods, be sure to …

Hot air balloon tragedy victims named as doctors & teacher after craft burst into flames & plunged to earth killing 8

DOCTORS and a teacher were among the victims of the tragic hot air balloon crash in Brazil that left eight people dead. The hot air balloon was seen going up in flames before crashing on the ground. 10 Andrei Gabriel de Melo tragically diedCredit: …

RIGGS WINS NASCAR CRAFTSMAN TRUCK SERIES MILLERTECH BATTERY 200

Layne Riggs of Front Row Motorsports captured his first victory of the season at the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series MillerTech Battery 200 at Pocono Raceway. After earning pole position earlier in the day, Riggs took control on Lap 61, finishing 3.64 …

Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin Inaugurates 4 New Govt Arts & Science Colleges For Rural Students

Chennai: Four new government arts and science colleges to cater to the higher education needs of the rural youth in Tamil Nadu were inaugurated on Friday by Chief Minister M K Stalin. This takes the total number of such state-run colleges to 191. The new …

Savannah College of Art & Design initiative ‘SCAD SERVE’ has record year

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43rd annual American Polish Festival & Craft Show set for June 20-22

STERLING HEIGHTS, MI — The American Polish Century Club is hosting its 43rd annual American Polish Festival & Craft Show from Friday, June 20 though Sunday, June 22. The tradition will be held on the grounds of the American Polish Club, 33204 Maple …

Congressional Budget Cutting Activities in Science Preceded DOGE

Multiple Congressional Books Named "WASTEBOOK" Listed Hundreds of Federal Grants in Science Years Ago GAINESVILLE, TX, UNITED STATES, June 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Some people are still expressing surprise and misgivings about …

Lisbon Fire Department Hosts Ribbon Cutting for New Facility, Marking a Milestone in Community Safety and Readiness

State-of-the-Art Facility Enhances Emergency Response and Firefighter Health Standards LISBON, CT, UNITED STATES, June 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, the Town of Lisbon celebrated the grand opening of its new fire station with a symbolic …

75 Years After Korean War and No Gun Ri, Forgotten Pain—Memoir That Launched a Movement—Now in English

A Haunting Memoir Bearing Witness to the Madness of the Korean War and the Fragile Emergence of the Public Conscience MT. PLEASANT, MI, UNITED STATES, June 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On the 75th anniversary of the Korean War and the little- …

Stein, Stringer and Hoylman-Sigal Energize the Upper East Side Voters During Early Voting

NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As early voting continues across New York City, District Leader candidate Todd J. Stein is gaining strong grassroots support from Upper East Side and Roosevelt Island voters. …

Mayor Wu Declares Heat Emergency June 22 Through June 24; Opens BCYF Cooling Centers To All Residents

Mayor Michelle Wu today issued a heat emergency for the City of Boston beginning tomorrow, Sunday, June 22 through Tuesday, June 24 due to the upcoming weather forecasts. Temperatures are forecasted to be in the mid 90’s with ‘feels like’ temperatures of …

OMG Nafisa's Kitchen Brings a Unique Twist to Big-City Lunch Hours: Zabiha Halal Lunch Specials starting at just $8.99

Enjoy Zabiha Halal Lunch Specials with Desi Tadka in Morton Grove, Mon–Fri, 11 AM to 4 PM! MORTON GROVE, IL, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Yes, you heard it right, it's just $8.99. OMG Nafisa’s Kitchen brings their …

Jupiter BPO Helps US Companies to Support, Optimize Operations and to Cut Staffing Costs by up to 60%

Jupiter BPO in Southern Europe offers affordable, skilled remote employees, helping US businesses tackle labor shortages and rising costs from $9 USD per hour. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As global labor …

SAF Win in California’s One-Gun-Per-Month Lawsuit

BELLEVUE, WA, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a unanimous decision, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of SAF and its partners in Nguyen v. Bonta (No. 24-2036), SAF’s challenge to California’s one-gun-per- …

CHRISTINA LAMBERT EARNS SEIU FLORIDA ENDORSEMENT FOR WEST PALM BEACH MAYOR

WEST PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Christina Lambert’s campaign for Mayor of West Palm Beach gained major momentum with the formal endorsement of SEIU Florida, the state council of North America’s largest and …

America’s Family-Owned Businesses Succeed 20 Years Plus, While Fostering Generations of Employees, According to Survey

Study Shows 66% of “Next Generation” Work in Their Family Businesses, While Employee Family Members Also Stay for Generations WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Family-owned businesses tend to last 20 years or …

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Certificate Programs Added at Madison Education Group (MEG)

MEG AI Certificate Programs MELBOURNE, FL, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Madison Education Group (MEG), a premier provider of professional development certifications and trainings, continues to expand its certificate …

Stand Up for Science Launches: PRESS CONNECT

The Stand Up for Science Press Connect system is a safe and secure way to connect scientists with press. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stand Up for Science, the non-profit organization that led the nationwide …

Justice Department Files Statement of Interest in Alabama Redistricting Case Opposing Request for Preclearance under the ...

The Justice Department announced today that it has filed a Statement of Interest in the Alabama redistricting case, Milligan v. Allen, 2:21-cv-1530 (N.D. Ala.), opposing Plaintiffs’ request to have Alabama submit its future redistricting plans for …

Venezuelan National and Suspected Tren de Aragua Member Charged with Attempted Murder of Federal Officer

Attorney General Pamela Bondi, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche and United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods announced today that Gabriel Hurtado-Cariaco, 30, a citizen of Venezuela residing illegally in Bellevue, Nebraska, was charged on June 19, 2025, …

Justice Department Secures Denaturalization of Convicted Distributor of Child Sexual Abuse Material Who Fraudulently ...

On June 13, 2025, the Justice Department secured the denaturalization of a convicted collector and distributor of child sexual abuse material. While still a citizen of the United Kingdom, Elliott Duke enlisted in the U.S. Army. In 2012, while serving in …

Texas Man Charged with Conspiracy to Defraud the United States and Related Offenses in Connection with Alleged Operation ...

WASHINGTON – An indictment was unsealed on Wednesday in Houston charging a Texas man with offenses related to the alleged operation of illegal and unsafe trucking companies. According to court documents, Shaquan Jelks, 48, of Houston, managed and …

Universal Pacific 1031 Releases Market Analysis: Recent Changes in 1031 Exchange Laws and Statistics for 2025

Universal Pacific 1031 Experts Analyze Market Volatility and Legislative Uncertainty Creating a New Landscape for Real Estate Investors CA, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In response to heightened market volatility and legislative …

New York State Police Investigators Association Elects New President

Senior Investigator Kurt Labuda will take over as President ALBANY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The New York State Police Investigators Association (NYSPIA) announced today the election of a new President. Senior …

NY Assembly Blocks Stillbirth Leave Protections for Third Year

Families and maternal health leaders condemn the Assembly’s continued inaction on stillbirth leave ALBANY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For the third consecutive legislative session, proposed legislation aimed at …

Sens. Tillis, Hassan Introduce Continuous Skilled Nursing Quality Improvement Act to Strengthen Medicaid Nursing

Legislation was developed with input from Home Care Association of America (HCAOA) and the National Alliance for Care at Home (Alliance). WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Senator …