Archive for August 2026
Former Navy Officer Revisits the American Revolution’s Brutal Southern Campaign in New Book
The American Revolution is often remembered through battles such as Lexington and Yorktown, but a new historical novel explores the violent Southern campaign that ultimately played a critical role in the fight for American independence. Former U.S. Naval Officer Ray Deptula brings the overlooked chapter of the Revolution to life in “Can’t Find My Way…
Read More‘Totem’ Explores 40,000 Years of Sculpture and What It Reveals About Humanity
For 40,000 years, humans have been carving, casting and shaping the world around them, creating objects that reflect beliefs, identities, memories and ideas about power and mortality. A new book by art historian and curator Jo Baring explores why sculpture has remained such a powerful form of human expression. “Totem: The Untold Story of Sculpture,”…
Read MoreAngelo Badalamenti’s ‘Blue Velvet’ Score Returns to Vinyl for 40th Anniversary
Angelo Badalamenti’s iconic score for David Lynch’s “Blue Velvet” is returning to vinyl as the film celebrates its 40th anniversary. Varèse Sarabande will release a special 40th anniversary edition of the soundtrack on September 4, with pre-orders now available. The reissue features the original 14-track album in a rainbow foil jacket, along with several limited-edition…
Read MoreDeaf West Theatre Announces Full Cast for Whistle Down the Wind Concert Presentations
Deaf West Theatre, New York Stage & Film and Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC) have announced the full cast for developmental concert presentations of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Whistle Down the Wind. Directed by Tony Award winner Bill Rauch, the production will be presented July 31 through August 2 at The Bardavon in downtown Poughkeepsie,…
Read MoreCHIEF 2026 to Prepare Caribbean Tourism Leaders for the Industry’s Next Decade
Caribbean hospitality and tourism leaders will gather in Barbados this November for the 2026 Caribbean Hospitality Industry and Exchange Forum, as the industry looks toward the challenges and opportunities expected to shape tourism through 2030. The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association has unveiled the program for CHIEF 2026, scheduled for November 16-18 at the Wyndham…
Read MoreAtlantic Theater Company Announces 2026–2027 Season With Four World Premieres
Atlantic Theater Company has announced its 2026–2027 season, featuring four world premieres from acclaimed playwrights and artists, along with a new Atlantic for Kids musical making its New York premiere. The upcoming season will bring new works by Mona Pirnot, Jack D. Coen, Clare Barron, Lucas Hnath, Jackie Sibblies Drury, Patricia Delgado and Justin Peck…
Read MoreH&M and Livia Nunes Marques Bring Bold Contrasts to New Summer Collection
H&M is teaming up with Brazilian content creator and style visionary Livia Nunes Marques for a new 20-piece collection that blends playful luxury, bold contrasts and modern femininity. The Livia Nunes H&M collection includes ready-to-wear pieces and accessories designed around the influencer’s distinctive approach to fashion. The collection will be available on H&M’s website beginning…
Read MoreTakway AI Launches Sweekar, a Pocket-Sized AI Pet That Grows With Its Owner
Takway AI is introducing Sweekar, a pocket-sized artificial intelligence companion designed to bring the concept of a digital pet into the physical world. Unlike traditional virtual pets or stationary AI assistants, Sweekar arrives as a physical egg and develops through daily interaction. The company says the companion’s personality is shaped by how it is raised,…
Read MoreThe Anaheim Hotel Earns Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Honor for Fifth Straight Year
The Anaheim Hotel has earned Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best designation for 2026, marking the fifth consecutive year the Anaheim, California, property has received the recognition. The honor places The Anaheim Hotel among the top 1% of more than 8 million hotel listings worldwide on Tripadvisor. Unlike awards based primarily on industry…
Read MoreCRUSH! Launches Scented Floor Mats You Can Crush and Sniff
A new lifestyle brand is putting a playful twist on the traditional air freshener with a product designed to be stepped on, crushed and sniffed. CRUSH! officially launches with scented floor mats created to release fragrance through contact. Priced at $19.99 each, the mats are available in six bold shapes and signature scents, giving consumers…
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