Families looking to trade traditional Father’s Day gifts for an unforgettable outdoor adventure have a new reason to head to Long Island this June. The Adventure Park at Long Island is celebrating Father’s Day with a special buy-one-get-one-free climbing promotion on June 21, giving dads the opportunity to tackle zip lines, rope bridges, and aerial…
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The legacy of legendary singer-songwriter Bill Withers will be celebrated at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture’s Centennial Festival on June 13 when his wife, Marcia Withers, and daughter, Kori Withers, appear to discuss their children’s book, Grandma’s Hands. The mother-daughter team will participate in the festival’s Kids Clubhouse programming, introducing young readers…
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Many business books promise a roadmap to success, but few are built on the kind of real-world experience that spans international expansion, industry disruption, and decades of leadership. In his new book, Business is Simple: From a Family Cottage Business to World Processing and Markets, former Perdue Farms CFO and Handy Seafood owner Terry Conway…
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Fresh off winning the Audience Award at SXSW, director Otilia Portillo Padua’s visually stunning documentary Daughters of the Forest (Hijas del bosque) is continuing its celebrated festival run with upcoming premieres on both coasts. The film first debuted at CPH before captivating audiences at SXSW, where it earned the festival’s Audience Award in the Visions…
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Homewatch CareGivers of Ellicott City and Charter Senior Living of Bowie are joining forces for a community outreach initiative aimed at providing education, support, and resources for seniors, caregivers, and families navigating the challenges of aging and long-term care. The event will take place on June 27 at 11 a.m. and will bring together representatives…
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As smartphones continue to dominate the way people consume information, educators and instructional designers face a growing challenge: how do you create learning experiences that capture attention and deliver value on a small screen? Instructional design veteran Paul Clothier tackles that question in his new book, Mastering Mobile Learning Design: A Practical Guide, offering a…
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Molière in the Park (MIP), the Brooklyn-based theater company known for bringing free classical theater to diverse audiences, is celebrating a major achievement after receiving two nominations for the 2026 Drama Desk Awards for its acclaimed production of The Imaginary Invalid. Founding Executive Director Lucie Tiberghien earned a nomination for her adaptation of Molière’s beloved…
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One of the most celebrated vocal groups in music is heading to one of New York City’s most legendary stages. Take 6, the Grammy-winning a cappella group praised by the late Quincy Jones as the “baddest vocal cats on the planet,” will perform a six-show residency at the Blue Note Jazz Club from June 19…
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Vietnam is quickly gaining attention among young travelers looking to work, live, and explore abroad, with new search data suggesting the Southeast Asian nation is becoming an increasingly attractive alternative to traditional working holiday destinations such as Australia. According to research conducted by Global Work & Travel, searches for “flights to Vietnam” reached 462,000 in…
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The world’s largest annual music celebration is set to return on June 21 as Make Music Day 2026 transforms streets, parks, plazas, rooftops, and public spaces across more than 150 U.S. cities into stages for free musical performances and community events. Held each year on the summer solstice, Make Music Day invites people of all…
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