Archive for September 2026
Dodge Poetry Festival Returns to Newark With Patti Smith, Def Poetry Reunion and More
Newark will once again become a gathering place for poets, writers, performers and poetry lovers when the Dodge Poetry Festival returns Oct. 15–17. Produced by the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), the festival is billed as North America’s largest poetry festival and will bring three days of spoken word, live performances, writing workshops and…
Read MoreHistoric Nashville Building Gets New Life as The Maddox Hotel and The Hitchcock
A piece of Nashville history is getting a new chapter with the opening of The Maddox Hotel and The Hitchcock speakeasy, a boutique hospitality destination housed inside one of downtown Nashville’s historic buildings. Originally constructed in 1893, the property sits on Church Street across from Church Street Park, surrounded by restaurants, boutiques and other downtown…
Read MoreAREA15 Turns Into Las Vegas Halloween Playground for ScAREA15
Las Vegas is preparing for a Halloween night filled with music, immersive entertainment and twisted circus energy as AREA15 brings back its annual ScAREA15 Massive on Saturday, Oct. 31. This year’s event, ScAREA15: Strange Circus, will transform the immersive entertainment district into a sprawling Halloween playground featuring live performances, art installations, roaming characters and interactive…
Read MoreAt Shiviko Kruger, Children Take the Director’s Seat on Safari
A family safari at Shiviko Kruger is giving children a chance to do more than watch the wildlife. They can become the filmmakers, storytellers and even directors of their own South African adventure. Located in Greater Kruger, Shiviko Kruger features four exclusive-use villas, each with a private guide and chef. Rather than following a rigid…
Read MoreDon Gregori’s ‘The Emergent Leader’ Offers a No-Fluff Guide to Modern Leadership
In an era when business leaders can turn to countless management books, podcasts, online courses and AI-powered productivity tools, Don Gregori believes something is still missing: practical guidance for navigating the realities of leadership. Gregori, chief operating officer of five-time Inc. 5000 honoree First Factory, addresses that gap with his first book, The Emergent Leader:…
Read MoreThom Dennis Challenges Traditional Leadership With ‘Rewilding the Corporate Mind’
Artificial intelligence, economic uncertainty, employee burnout and rapid workplace change are creating a complicated environment for today’s business leaders. Leadership strategist Thom Dennis describes the convergence of these pressures as “the perfect storm” and argues that traditional management approaches may not be enough to navigate it. Dennis explores that idea in his new book, Rewilding…
Read MoreVilnius Announces 2026 Christmas Season With Award-Winning Tree and Festive Market
As travelers begin planning their winter getaways, Vilnius, Lithuania, is already preparing to welcome visitors for the 2026 Christmas season. The Lithuanian capital will officially launch its holiday celebrations Nov. 28 with the annual Christmas Tree Lighting, while the Christmas Market in Cathedral Square is scheduled to run through Dec. 27. The city is positioning…
Read More‘SIX’ Hits 2,000 Broadway Performances as Four New Queens Join the Cast
Broadway’s history-making musical SIX is reaching another major milestone as the Tony Award-winning production celebrates its 2,000th performance while welcoming four new Queens to its royal lineup. The milestone will take place Monday, Aug. 17, at 7 p.m. at the Lena Horne Theatre, where SIX is now in its fifth year on Broadway. The production…
Read MoreMTI Brings the ’80s Back With New Musical ‘Always Something There…’
Fans of 1980s music, movies and coming-of-age stories will soon have another reason to relive the decade as Music Theatre International announces licensing availability for Always Something There…, a new musical from Lively McCabe Entertainment. The show, which is part of Lively McCabe Entertainment’s “Hits” Musicals Collection, combines a nostalgic soundtrack with a contemporary story…
Read MoreNYC Entrepreneur Turns His Second Chance Into an Opportunity for Others
When Christopher Bilyk received his COVID-19 stimulus check in 2020, he decided to put the money toward something more than short-term relief. He invested it in an idea that would eventually become State of Gratitude, a New York City-based lifestyle brand built around gratitude, connection and second chances. For Bilyk, the concept was personal. After…
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