Ann Brown

On the Runway at New York Fashion Week

By Ann Brown / October 3, 2026 / Comments Off on On the Runway at New York Fashion Week

For more than 4,000 years, the olive tree has been associated with beauty, vitality, strength and transformation. Now, its legacy is inspiring a couture creation at New York Fashion Week. OLIVE TREE PEOPLE, OLIVEDA, and OLIVE ROSE are partnering with internationally acclaimed designer Bibhu Mohapatra for his New York Fashion Week show at The Pierre…

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Hachette Book Group Highlights Inclusion as a Driver of Publishing Success

By Ann Brown / October 3, 2026 / Comments Off on Hachette Book Group Highlights Inclusion as a Driver of Publishing Success

Hachette Book Group (HBG) brought employees, authors, and industry experts together for its second annual Changing the Story Festival: Inclusion for Success, an all-staff event focused on inclusion, publishing and reaching new audiences. Held September 10, 2026, the full-day festival featured conversations about the future of publishing and the ideas and perspectives that can help…

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HBO and HBO Max Take Home 21 Emmy Awards, Led by ‘The Pitt’ and ‘DTF St. Louis’

By Ann Brown / October 3, 2026 / Comments Off on HBO and HBO Max Take Home 21 Emmy Awards, Led by ‘The Pitt’ and ‘DTF St. Louis’

“DTF St. Louis” led HBO and HBO Max’s individual program tally with seven wins, including Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series. David Harbour won Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, while Linda Cardellini took home Outstanding Supporting Actress in the same category. The series also earned awards for Steven Conrad, who…

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Día de Muertos in Nayarit Offers a Journey From Mountain Traditions to Pacific Celebrations

By Ann Brown / October 2, 2026 / Comments Off on Día de Muertos in Nayarit Offers a Journey From Mountain Traditions to Pacific Celebrations

Día de Muertos takes on many forms across Nayarit, offering travelers an opportunity to experience the Mexican tradition through Indigenous customs, community celebrations, historic towns and contemporary festivities along the Pacific coast. The annual celebration, observed around November 1 and 2, brings together candles, marigolds, music, food and altars honoring loved ones who have died.…

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Victrola Soundstage Brings an All-in-One Audio Solution to Europe

By Ann Brown / October 2, 2026 / Comments Off on Victrola Soundstage Brings an All-in-One Audio Solution to Europe

Vinyl enthusiasts looking to upgrade their listening setup will soon have another option as Victrola prepares to launch its Soundstage speaker across Europe. Introduced at CES 2026, the Soundstage is designed as an all-in-one sound solution for turntable owners who want room-filling audio without the footprint and complexity of a traditional hi-fi system. The speaker…

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Eri Maldives Brings ‘La Dolce Vita’ to Its First Festive Season

By Ann Brown / October 2, 2026 / Comments Off on Eri Maldives Brings ‘La Dolce Vita’ to Its First Festive Season

Eri Maldives is preparing to celebrate its first festive season since opening with a holiday program inspired by La Dolce Vita, bringing a blend of Mediterranean-inspired style, Maldivian culture, food and island adventures to guests from Dec. 22 through Jan. 7. Located in the Maldives, the resort will transform for the season with ceramic-inspired patterns,…

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Quirky Quirk Books Bring Humor to the Holiday Gift-Giving Season

By Ann Brown / October 2, 2026 / Comments Off on Quirky Quirk Books Bring Humor to the Holiday Gift-Giving Season

Finding a holiday gift that gets a laugh can be harder than it looks, but Quirk Books has a lineup of offbeat titles designed for readers who appreciate humor, unusual hobbies and a little irreverence. Among the publisher’s 2026 offerings are books and games that turn everything from masculinity and conversation starters to cat hair…

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Tasting Wagamama’s Pan-Asian Flavor in Midtown

By Ann Brown / October 2, 2026 / Comments Off on Tasting Wagamama’s Pan-Asian Flavor in Midtown

New York City has no shortage of places to grab noodles, ramen, dumplings, or a well-crafted cocktail. But Wagamama is bringing its own distinctly British take on pan-Asian dining to Midtown Manhattan with its New York City location at 100 W. 55th St. The global restaurant is giving New Yorkers another destination for the fresh,…

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Día de Muertos in Nayarit Offers a Journey From Mountain Traditions to Pacific Celebrations

By Ann Brown / October 1, 2026 / Comments Off on Día de Muertos in Nayarit Offers a Journey From Mountain Traditions to Pacific Celebrations

Día de Muertos takes on many forms across Nayarit, offering travelers an opportunity to experience the Mexican tradition through Indigenous customs, community celebrations, historic towns and contemporary festivities along the Pacific coast. The annual celebration, observed around November 1 and 2, brings together candles, marigolds, music, food and altars honoring loved ones who have died.…

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Skip the Birthday Party: Where You Should Travel Based on Your Birth Month

By Ann Brown / October 1, 2026 / Comments Off on Skip the Birthday Party: Where You Should Travel Based on Your Birth Month

Why settle for another birthday dinner when you could celebrate with a passport stamp? A milestone birthday can be the perfect excuse to trade the themed party, crowded restaurant or elaborate cake for an adventure somewhere new. The catch is timing. Some destinations are at their best during specific months, when the weather and major…

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