Military families raising children with autism often face challenges that extend well beyond the demands of military service. Frequent relocations, changing healthcare providers, new school systems, and navigating military benefits can make maintaining consistent care difficult for children who thrive on routine. Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jaime B. Parent and his wife, Elizabeth…
Read MoreRoad Scholar is expanding its educational travel offerings with two new Civil Rights-themed programs that will take participants through New Orleans, Jackson, Memphis and Nashville, giving travelers a deeper understanding of the people, places and events that shaped the struggle for racial equality in America. The nonprofit organization, which specializes in educational travel for adults…
Read MoreThe artificial intelligence investment boom may be entering a new phase, with investors increasingly turning their attention away from software companies and toward the semiconductor manufacturers supplying the hardware that powers AI systems. That’s the view of Nigel Green, CEO of global financial advisory firm deVere Group, who says Wall Street is beginning to recognize…
Read MoreThe Jazz Power Initiative’s Syncopated Celebration 2026 brought together Grammy-winning musicians, community leaders and aspiring young performers for an evening that highlighted jazz’s enduring legacy while raising support for arts education. The Jazz Power Initiative’s Syncopated Celebration 2026 took place at the Symphony Space, specifically the Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theater, located at 2537 Broadway at…
Read MoreAs travelers embrace a more understated approach to luxury, fine jewelry that can transition seamlessly from the beach to an elegant dinner is replacing the flashy statement pieces once reserved for special occasions. The trend, often referred to as “quiet luxury,” emphasizes timeless designs, versatility and craftsmanship over bold logos or oversized accessories. Instead of…
Read MoreThe American Federation of Arts (AFA) gathered artists, museum leaders, collectors and philanthropists for its annual Spring Luncheon, celebrating contemporary artist Firelei Báez while raising funds to expand access to art through traveling exhibitions and public programs. Held before more than 240 guests, the 2026 event highlighted the AFA’s longstanding mission of bringing museum-quality exhibitions…
Read MoreWhat happens when the passion that has defined your life comes to an end? That’s the question at the heart of “Changing Cadence: Friendship, Football, and the Art of Transition,” a new memoir inspired by author Andra Douglas’ career in women’s professional football. Released by AmpliFLY Books, the memoir tells the story of Christine, a…
Read MoreFashion and history come together this summer at Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, where visitors can step inside the elegant world of arts patron Lucie Rosen through a new guided tour showcasing her remarkable wardrobe. Running every Friday and Saturday through Sept. 5, the 2026 Rosen House Focus Tour: Inside Lucie’s Wardrobe offers…
Read MoreA new biography is challenging decades of art history by arguing that Jacqueline Lamba deserves recognition as one of Surrealism’s most important artists rather than simply the wife of movement founder André Breton. In “Jacqueline Lamba: The Forgotten Surrealist,” art historian and biographer Salomon Grimberg draws on unpublished letters, diaries, archival research and interviews to…
Read MoreA new one-woman play tackling eating disorders, body image and family relationships is making its world premiere in New York before heading to one of the world’s largest theater festivals. Written by and starring Reilly O’Shaughnessy, BELLY will debut with a limited three-performance engagement at 59E59 Theaters in Manhattan from July 22-25, before traveling to…
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