Ann Brown

Guggenheim New York Announces Fall Public Programs

By Ann Brown / September 10, 2026 / Comments Off on Guggenheim New York Announces Fall Public Programs

The Guggenheim New York is inviting visitors of all ages to take part in a summer and fall lineup of public programs featuring live music, art-making, family activities, teen programming, architecture tours and participatory experiences. On Sept. 15, the museum will present “blessing the boats”: Poet Aracelis Girmay on Lucille Clifton. A Ceremony for Water…

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Vilnius, Lithuania, Celebrates Immigrants’ Contributions as Europe Grapples With Migration Debate

By Ann Brown / September 10, 2026 / Comments Off on Vilnius, Lithuania, Celebrates Immigrants’ Contributions as Europe Grapples With Migration Debate

As immigration remains a major issue across Europe, Vilnius, Lithuania, is taking a different approach by celebrating the contributions of newcomers who have made the city their home. The Lithuanian capital will host the fifth annual Vilnius Is My City Festival on Sept. 5 at Bernardinai Garden as part of Vilnius Fiesta. Organized by International…

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Nevis Strengthens Travel Advisor Partnerships Across Northeast U.S.

By Ann Brown / September 10, 2026 / Comments Off on Nevis Strengthens Travel Advisor Partnerships Across Northeast U.S.

Nevis is strengthening its relationships with travel advisors across the Northeast as the Caribbean island seeks to attract more travelers looking for intimate, personalized and high-value vacation experiences. The Nevis Tourism Authority recently completed its second annual Northeast Summer Showcase, a multi-city sales mission that connected destination representatives with travel professionals across five U.S. markets:…

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Hachette Book Group Highlights Black Journalism and Authorship at NABJ Convention

By Ann Brown / September 9, 2026 / Comments Off on Hachette Book Group Highlights Black Journalism and Authorship at NABJ Convention

Hachette Book Group hosted a panel at the National Association of Black Journalists’ 2026 National Convention and Career Fair in Atlanta, bringing together prominent Black journalists to discuss the transition from journalism to book authorship. The convention, held Aug. 12-16, centered on the theme “Our Revolution: Truth, Power and Black Journalism.” Hachette’s Legacy Lit imprint…

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Vilnius Emerges as a Street Art Destination After Baltic Debut of Meeting of Styles

By Ann Brown / September 7, 2026 / Comments Off on Vilnius Emerges as a Street Art Destination After Baltic Debut of Meeting of Styles

Vilnius, Lithuania, is adding a new dimension to its cultural tourism scene after hosting the Baltic debut of Meeting of Styles, one of the world’s best-known international street art and graffiti festivals. More than 40 artists representing 23 countries gathered in the Lithuanian capital to create large-scale public artworks that will remain part of the…

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4 Wellness Products to Consider for Healthy Aging Month

By Ann Brown / September 5, 2026 / Comments Off on 4 Wellness Products to Consider for Healthy Aging Month

September’s Healthy Aging Month offers an opportunity to rethink what it means to age well, with greater attention on wellness, self-care, confidence and the everyday changes that can accompany getting older. From skincare and metabolic support to products addressing bladder leakage, several brands are developing products aimed at helping consumers navigate those changes. Here are…

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UNESCO Names Alvar Aalto’s Sunila Residential Area a World Heritage Site

By Ann Brown / September 5, 2026 / Comments Off on UNESCO Names Alvar Aalto’s Sunila Residential Area a World Heritage Site

Sunila, a distinctive residential community in Kotka, Finland, designed by renowned architect Alvar Aalto, has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List as part of the Aalto Works collection. The designation recognizes Sunila as one of the most extensive projects of Aalto’s career and highlights its combination of modern architecture, Finnish forest industry history,…

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Felicia Frazier Brings Miami’s Dolly and Oz Presents to New York With ‘Where We Gather Now’

By Ann Brown / September 4, 2026 / Comments Off on Felicia Frazier Brings Miami’s Dolly and Oz Presents to New York With ‘Where We Gather Now’

Felicia Frazier is bringing her passion for emerging artists back to New York City with the first-ever New York appearance of her Miami-based gallery, Dolly and Oz Presents. The gallery will present Where We Gather Now, a pop-up exhibition featuring the work of photographer Lyall Aston, painter Jeremy Turpin and sculptor Anita Katz. The exhibition…

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Aquarius Trail Hut System Reinvents the Backcountry Bike Trip

By Ann Brown / September 4, 2026 / Comments Off on Aquarius Trail Hut System Reinvents the Backcountry Bike Trip

For many cyclists, a multi-day backcountry adventure comes with an unwritten rule: everyone in the group needs to ride at roughly the same pace and have similar equipment and endurance. The Aquarius Trail Hut System in Southern Utah is challenging that idea by creating a hut-to-hut experience designed to bring riders of different abilities together.…

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Black Farmer Wayne Swanson Jr. Is Reimagining Farming for a New Generation

By Ann Brown / September 4, 2026 / Comments Off on Black Farmer Wayne Swanson Jr. Is Reimagining Farming for a New Generation

As food prices fluctuate, supply chains face ongoing vulnerabilities and consumers increasingly look for locally sourced products, agriculture is gaining renewed attention across the United States. For Wayne Swanson Jr., founder and CEO of Swanson Family Farm, the growing interest in farming represents more than a shift in where Americans get their food. He sees…

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