Before smartphones, GPS navigation and online travel guides made exploring the world easier, traveling often required a sense of adventure, a willingness to take risks and the ability to trust strangers. Author Dan Wake revisits that era in his new memoir, Eat the Wind: Travels with Dictators, Mercenaries, and Queens, recounting a decade of journeys…
Read MoreHoliday travel often means long hours in the car, extended flights, train rides and unexpected delays. For travelers looking for ways to make those hours pass more quickly, Backbone offers a portable gaming solution that transforms a smartphone into a handheld gaming device. Designed for gamers, tech enthusiasts and frequent travelers, Backbone’s mobile gaming controllers…
Read MoreFilm enthusiasts can revisit the eerie world of Alfred Hitchcock’s 1963 thriller The Birds this October when the California coastal village of Bodega Bay hosts its annual Hitchcock Festival. The event celebrates the filmmaker’s cinematic legacy while inviting visitors to explore the real-life locations that helped bring one of Hollywood’s most memorable suspense films to…
Read MoreWe Create Music TV is building a growing independent music media network focused on helping artists and other music professionals navigate the business, develop their skills and find opportunities to advance their careers. Founded by music industry professional, producer, media creator and educator B. Vaughan, the Atlanta-based platform has spent seven years serving artists, songwriters,…
Read MoreThe extraordinary life and seven-decade career of blues legend Bobby Rush will take center stage in “Slippin’ Through the Cracks: The Bobby Rush Musical,” a new production making its world premiere at New Stage Theatre in Jackson, Mississippi, October 20 through November 1, 2026. The musical follows Rush’s journey from his childhood as the son…
Read MoreAs summer transitions into autumn, dining habits often shift toward heartier meals, longer evenings around the table and wines with a little more depth. A new selection titled “The Last Days of Summer” highlights six Italian wines designed to bridge the seasons while preserving the freshness and easy drinkability associated with warm-weather dining. The collection…
Read MoreComedian, filmmaker and actor Edy Modica is stepping into a new career milestone with her debut comedy special, “I’m Just Like You (And It Sucks),” produced by Emmy- and Peabody-winning production company Irony Point. The special showcases Modica’s comedic perspective while expanding her presence beyond acting and filmmaking. Ahead of its release, the New York-based…
Read MoreBy Phil Andrews There’s something remarkable happening in New York and across the American economy: Entrepreneurship is booming, and artificial intelligence is driving it. A recent Gusto survey found that 60 percent of founders used A.I. to start their businesses last year, and 50 percent said it made the process significantly faster or cheaper. That’s…
Read MoreAs summer winds down, wardrobes traditionally make the shift from lightweight dresses and resort wear to heavier fall layers. But warmer temperatures lasting longer and consumers looking for greater value from their clothing are changing that seasonal routine. Today, vacation-inspired pieces are moving beyond the beach and pool and becoming part of the year-round wardrobe.…
Read MoreA historic Pennsylvania railroad is offering visitors a new way to experience its scenic tracks. The East Broad Top Railroad (EBT), a 150-year-old narrow-gauge railroad in Rockhill Furnace, has launched a new rail bike adventure through Allegheny Rail Riders, combining the history of rail travel with a relaxed outdoor experience. The inaugural rail bike departures…
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