Archive for July 2026
American Federation of Arts Honors Firelei Báez at 2026 Spring Luncheon Supporting Museum Exhibitions
The American Federation of Arts (AFA) gathered artists, museum leaders, collectors and philanthropists for its annual Spring Luncheon, celebrating contemporary artist Firelei Báez while raising funds to expand access to art through traveling exhibitions and public programs. Held before more than 240 guests, the 2026 event highlighted the AFA’s longstanding mission of bringing museum-quality exhibitions…
Read MoreNew Memoir ‘Changing Cadence’ Explores Life After Football and the Power of Reinvention
What happens when the passion that has defined your life comes to an end? That’s the question at the heart of “Changing Cadence: Friendship, Football, and the Art of Transition,” a new memoir inspired by author Andra Douglas’ career in women’s professional football. Released by AmpliFLY Books, the memoir tells the story of Christine, a…
Read MoreCaramoor’s New Tour Opens Lucie Rosen’s Wardrobe to the Public for the First Time in More Than 30 Years
Fashion and history come together this summer at Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, where visitors can step inside the elegant world of arts patron Lucie Rosen through a new guided tour showcasing her remarkable wardrobe. Running every Friday and Saturday through Sept. 5, the 2026 Rosen House Focus Tour: Inside Lucie’s Wardrobe offers…
Read MoreNew Biography Recasts Jacqueline Lamba as a Surrealist Pioneer and Explores Her Relationship With Frida Kahlo
A new biography is challenging decades of art history by arguing that Jacqueline Lamba deserves recognition as one of Surrealism’s most important artists rather than simply the wife of movement founder André Breton. In “Jacqueline Lamba: The Forgotten Surrealist,” art historian and biographer Salomon Grimberg draws on unpublished letters, diaries, archival research and interviews to…
Read MoreNew Solo Play ‘BELLY’ Explores Body Image, Grief and Womanhood Across Three Generations
A new one-woman play tackling eating disorders, body image and family relationships is making its world premiere in New York before heading to one of the world’s largest theater festivals. Written by and starring Reilly O’Shaughnessy, BELLY will debut with a limited three-performance engagement at 59E59 Theaters in Manhattan from July 22-25, before traveling to…
Read MoreCalifornia Pizza Kitchen Co-Founder Says Company Culture Was the Secret Ingredient Behind a Global Brand
California Pizza Kitchen helped popularize gourmet pizza with creations like its now-famous barbecue chicken pizza, but co-founder Rick Rosenfield says the restaurant chain’s greatest innovation wasn’t on the menu—it was in the workplace. In his new book, “The California Pizza Kitchen Story,” Rosenfield reflects on how a people-first philosophy helped transform a single Beverly Hills…
Read MoreAmerican Cinema Editors Sets Date for 77th Annual ACE Eddie Awards
The American Cinema Editors (ACE) has announced the timeline for the 77th Annual ACE Eddie Awards, with the ceremony scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 6, 2027, at UCLA’s historic Royce Hall in Los Angeles. The annual awards recognize excellence in film and television editing, honoring the professionals whose work shapes stories across feature films, documentaries, television,…
Read MoreWhy Soft Waves Are Replacing Beach Waves as Summer’s Biggest Hair Trend
The beach wave has dominated salons, social media and celebrity red carpets for more than a decade, but hairstylists say clients are beginning to ask for something different this summer. Instead of the textured, tousled look that has long defined warm-weather styling, many consumers are gravitating toward softer waves that appear healthier, more polished and…
Read MoreDionne Warwick and John Legend Team Up for New Duet ‘Where Is Your Heart’ Ahead of Warwick’s Final Album
Music icon Dionne Warwick has released a heartfelt new single, “Where Is Your Heart,” a duet with Grammy-winning singer-songwriter John Legend. The collaboration marks the first time the two celebrated artists have recorded together and serves as the latest preview of Warwick’s upcoming album, DWUETS, which she has described as the final studio album of…
Read MoreNew Thriller ‘Illusions of Trust’ Explores How Money, Power, and Corruption Can Twist the Justice System
Bestselling author Jeffrey S. Stephens is returning to the crime fiction genre with Illusions of Trust, a legal thriller that blends classic noir storytelling with modern-day questions about privilege, corruption and the price of pursuing justice. Released by Post Hill Press, the novel introduces readers to Russell Palmer, an ambitious New York attorney whose commitment…
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