#Sonoma Co

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Clos du Forgotten

This wine is ridiculously good and I’m crying a little. My least-favorite vintage of the past decade and one of my most-favorite AVA’s for cab in California and an inexpensive hi-production winery I am the BIGGEST fan of… so… where’s it at? Thick staining brick in the glass, a nose sultry of velvet theatre seats and worn leather but thick with glorious dense berry, glycerin-y and concentrated, an…

[lotstradamus]

i'm loving all your vampire posting lottie! if you're ever so compelled i'd love to hear what you make of the books vs the show and if there are any book things you'd especially like to see done on the show! (also, bookwise, are you a lestat girl or an armand girl or a louis/marius/david/akasha/claudia girl or or or)

as someone who tried to read Interview with the Vampire thrice (THRICE!!!) pre-AMC show revival and simply could not get through it (it is melancholy), I cannot BELIEVE how down bad I am for these books right now. I keep seeing bad reviews on goodreads and girding my loins for each new book expecting the quality to nosedive, but 1 star bitch WHERE? WHERE??? I AM HAVING THE TIME OF MY GODDAMN LIFE

in terms of books vs show, honestly after a point the books are kind of Unadaptable unless they radically change the main cast, vibe and format of the show every single season, and the changes they made to IWTV were good to the point of sending me fucking insane so they can just keep on doing whatever their little hearts desire with the source material imo!!! howmever I DO have some suggestions for the upcoming seasons:

Lestat crying twice an ep (non-negotiable)

I would kind of love it if Lestat is the only character who tells the truth. the most reliablest narrator and normal girl to ever live. and yet every time he says something like "I killed a pack of wolves single-handedly" or "I woke Those Who Must Be Kept by playing violin" or "I snog my mother with tongue" Daniel is just sitting there like "............riiiight."

Gabrielle. Gabrielle Gabrielle Gabrielle. mainly I would like to smash cut to Gabrielle in the middle of really intense Lestat/everyone else scenes and she's just like peacefully sleeping in the ground... strolling through a distant jungle... sitting on a mountain looking at the stars in silence...

EXCEPT that one scene where she pulls up to Lestat's concert like she's in 2 Fast 2 Furious

it'll be interesting to see how they adapt Queen of the Damned because so little of it is actually from Lestat's pov, and all of it is amazing and cannot be cut out: [Stefon voice] the Twins, Jesse, specifically Jesse being haunted in Louis and Lestat's old New Orleans house, everyone hanging out/playing out terrible interpersonal dramas at the Sonoma compound, NIGHT ISLAND...!

I cannot stress this enough: GHOST CLAUDIA.

I want them to do Body Thief. fuck it, why not. must haves are Mojo, a random hunk with a PhD in Sam Reid's mannerisms playing Lestat for 6/8 episodes, Lestat nearly dying 25 times cos he pilots his human body like a drunk muppet, and, most importantly, Lestat BEGGING David Talbot for some old man pussy

oh and an entire episode set on a cruise ship

my favourite scene from the whole of Body Thief was Lestat turning David at the end against his will cos it was genuinely quite awful and frightening but also. um. you know. awooga

if they include Gretchen, then I would like the opposite of my Gabrielle request for everything post-Body Thief: whenever there's a peaceful, quiet scene it smash cuts to the wilds of South America where Gretchen is absolutely stark raving mad on the floor of a chapel with stigmata

I can't even begin to think about how they'd adapt Memnoch, but regardless I want them to keep the scene where Lestat drinks someone's period blood. thanks

also his cunty little lilac-tinted sunglasses that he will not fucking stop talking about

and finally, human Armand getting drunk and falling into the Grand Canal

bookwise, I am a Lestat girl the house down boots... I love his over-dramatic idiot crybaby ass!!!!! although the final page of Memnoch the Devil made me burst into tears and cry my whole face off until I confirmed that Lestat comes back as the narrator in future books soooo maybe like calls to like. self recognition through the other, etc. I do also get a shot of pure joy every time Armand shows up, especially in Lestat's pov. 'ah, there he was, the Botticelli angel, so beautiful. I fucking hated him. we kissed.' sis THEE dopamine.

currently suffering because I want to a) stop reading the series immediately so I can go back and reread The Vampire Lestat, and yet also b) never ever stop reading the series for love nor money. please help me budget this my family is dying

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Noch mehr news von Elizabeth Arthur

Es gibt jetzt doch keine 4 Kapitel Leseprobe weil sie hat sich das anders überlegt.

Aber die ersten 3 Bücher gibt's als Preorder bei Amazon für je 9 $.

Das gute daran: es gibt jetzt Klappentexte

The Mystery of the Abecedarian Academy

The world has changed since the first time The Three Investigators went into action, but some things never go out of style. The persistence of truth. The power of perseverance. The importance of questioning everything.

Conceived and co-written by Elizabeth Arthur, the daughter of Robert Arthur, the creator of the Three Investigators universe, this exciting reboot of the classic series takes its iconic characters into a new age. They return reimagined, reinvigorated, and more relevant than ever.

In the first book of a 26-book story arc, it's the summer before their freshman year in high school and Jupiter Jones, Bob Andrews, and Pete Crenshaw are back on the case in Rocky Beach, California. Their new client, Isabella Chang, wants to discover the truth about a murdered ancestor whose son Li Chang is rumored to have hidden a bag of gold nuggets his father panned from the American River during the heady days of the California gold rush.

With their old friend and mentor Hector Sebastian moving to Wyoming and their longtime driver Worthington leaving the Rent'n'Ride to set up a business of his own, The Three Investigators are facing big changes. Nevertheless, they manage to convince Worthington to drive them to the Gold Country in a rented four-wheel drive, stopping along the way to set up camp in Yosemite.

Before they take off, Jupiter's Uncle Titus returns to the Salvage Yard with a new haul of unusual old items, including a suit of armor and eight Chinese talismans painted on hammered metal – one of which is a Talisman Against Demons. In Yosemite, Bob gets an unexpected call from a menacing relative of Isabella Chang who seems determined to scare them off the case. Thus begins a tale of intrigue, misdirection, hunches, ciphers, clues, coincidences, and a classic blend of legwork and analysis.

Why was the one-room schoolhouse where Li Chang was educated suddenly razed to the ground? Why is its foundation being guarded by a wild-eyed woman with a shotgun? Who stole letters addressed to Li Chang's Irish schoolmaster? What does the Owl of Athena carved on Li Chang's grave marker mean? And why was Li Chang so secretive about the location of his hidden gold?

Join Jupiter, Pete, and Bob as they ponder the complexity of a book cipher and uncover secrets hidden for generations. Adventure, danger, and intrigue await in this absorbing new episode in the Three Investigators saga. Whether you're a long-time fan or are meeting the boys for the first time, you'll be glad to be part of this new beginning.

The Mystery of the Brobdingnagian Beast

In the second book of a 26-book story arc, the Three Investigators find themselves on a dangerous mission to uncover the truth of what's happening on a film being shot in Sonoma, California, location of the historic Bear Flag rebellion. Pete Crenshaw's father, a set construction manager, enlists the team to help when strange events begin unfolding on the set of Bear Valley, a movie about the controversial explorer and politician, John C. Frémont.

From the moment the boys arrive, they're thrust into a chaotic mix of violence, protests, and intrigue. A mysterious group called OUTLAW is determined to shut down the film. As its members push against police barricades in their black masks, tensions run high between two feuding historians - Phillipa Paxton and Daniel Hernández - with competing views on Frémont's legacy.

The team faces explosive threats, the masked mob, and a reenactment of the past with a twist: a man who believes he is the reincarnation of a 19th-century Pomo bear-doctor. But the deeper they dig, the more they realize that what seems like a simple protest is just the surface of a much darker, more dangerous conspiracy. Phillipa Paxton puts The Three Investigators on the trail of a piece of Frémont memorabilia, and their suspicions are aroused when it turns out that someone else has been searching high and low for the same item.

Who is behind the mysterious keg of gunpowder that's set off on set? Who slashed Dr. Paxton's tires and left ominous signs of their presence near her garage? What's the connection between a Frémont artifact that reportedly burned in the Great San Francisco Fire of 1906 and a strange letter supposedly signed by the famous frontiersman, Kit Carson?

Join the team as they sift truth from falsehood and face a real-life villain with a heart of darkness in this thrilling continuation of the new Three Investigators saga. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the series, you'll find yourself part of an adventure that mixes history, mystery, and the ever-present need to fight for what's right.

The Mystery of the Chimeric Cornucopia

In the third book of a 26-book story arc, the Three Investigators head to Jackson, California, for a Fourth of July celebration at the vineyard of their new friend Branko Petrovic. Jupiter hopes the visit will bring him closer to solving the mystery of his long-dead mother, but his only clue is that she was Serbian - and her name, Amanda Morris, doesn't seem to fit.

After receiving a finder's fee from their summer's first case, the boys use part of their earnings to buy a used car, and Worthington drives them north. On the way, Bob shares a story about André Laurent, a French-Canadian counterfeiter and murderer who had been arrested in Jackson twenty-five years earlier, only to skip bail and vanish.

The investigation takes an unexpected turn when the boys stumble upon Laurent's old counterfeiting operation - an offset press and engraved plates for printing one-hundred-dollar bills - hidden deep in a cavern on Branko's family's property, and guarded by a colony of nesting bats. But their interest and amazement soon turn to trepidation when they realize Laurent has returned to reclaim the stolen plates, and that they're holding the evidence he'll stop at nothing to get back.

Where has André Laurent been for the past twenty-five years and why has he burned off his own fingerprints? How does he find out where The Three Investigators are staying? And how is all of this connected to Jupiter's mysterious past? As fireworks light up the sky at Dragutin Wines, Jupiter uncovers part of the truth about his mother, but a dangerous confrontation with Laurent leaves the boys facing life-threatening peril.

Join Jupiter, Pete, and Bob as they uncover the facts about a quarter-century-old crime, chase down a ruthless criminal, and discover the truth about Jupiter's parentage in this action-packed new addition to the Three Investigators series.

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Sonoma co. California

[annemarieyeretzian]

Things I was grateful for in October 2024: Monster Mash by Bobby Pickett and the Crypt Kickers, Frostbeard Studios’ Ghoul’s Gate candle, a Williams Sonoma Jack-o’-Lantern mug, ColourPop Summoned Spirit ultra matte lipstick, watching Halloween movies with Katie, LUSH Bob bath bomb, The Afterlife bath bomb, Ghost bath bomb, Pumpkin bath bomb, Mr. Pumpkin Face face mask, and Batcurrant lip scrub, Pillsbury Halloween sugar cookies, a Rifle Paper Co. Not-So-Spooky List notepad, Sour Patch Kids, Moonbridge Doughnut Studio’s Trick or Treat donut, The Legend of Vox Machina season 3, Trolli Sour Brite Crawlers, and a couple of Halloween coloring books.

[michaelscoven69]

EMO/SCENE CLOTHING HAUL!! PT 1:)

Nightmare before Christmas corduroy jacket, Disney, Her universe

From a friend

SMALL

Nightmare before Christmas hoodie, Hot topic, Disney

From a friend

MEDIUM

Nightmare before Christmas T-shirt, Disney

From a friend

LARGE

SONOMA snowy leopard print pajama pants

Goodwill 1.99

SMALL

MOJANG official minecraft t-shirt

Goodwill 1.99

Children’s X-LARGE(14-16)

Black spaghetti tank top (not sure what brand)

Goodwill 3.99

SMALL

Mix&co. Hot pink spaghetti tank top

Goodwill 3.99

SMALL

Wonder nation hot pink tank top

Goodwill 1.99

Children’s X-LARGE (14-16)

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Tagged by @mottles in a few fun tag games. Thank you! 🥰

Tagging, to do one, two, all, with no obligations to do any: @gresit @henricavyll @deforest @talesfromthecrypts @hayaomiyazaki @mikaeled @acecroft @madeline-kahn @anthonysperkins @netals @stars-bean @tomshiddles @leotanaka

First up, the cat picrew.

squish, squish Here's my kitteh:

Next up, the cosmos persona.

Nebula is mopey looking cos look who the besties are... 👀😂

The tag game of no name:

Last song listened to: Indila - Dernière danse

Favorite colors: green, orange, luminescent yellow

Currently watching: Doctor Who, idk what's next on the list, any recs?

Current obsession: It's gardening season 🌸🌱🌻

Last thing Googled: Why does emoji box flash on screen and disappear on OS Sonoma

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California State University placed Sonoma State campus President Mike Lee on leave Wednesday after he agreed to protesters’ demands to involve them in university decision-making and pursue divestment from Israel. Lee sent a campus-wide memo Tuesday indicating that he had made several concessions to occupants of a pro-Palestinian encampment on campus. The memo was sent “without the appropriate approvals,” CSU Chancellor Mildred García said in a statement, adding that she and the 23-campus CSU system’s board are “actively reviewing the matter.” “For now, because of this insubordination and the consequences it has brought upon the system, President Lee has been placed on administrative leave,” García said. The punishment marks perhaps the harshest disciplinary action against a campus chancellor or president in California over the handling of protests of the war in Gaza. It also underscores an unwillingness to divest from Israeli weapons manufacturers — as pro-Palestinian protesters across the country have increasingly demanded the last few months — among leaders of the CSU system and its sister University of California system.

California universities including UC Riverside, UC Berkeley and Sacramento State have agreed to study divestment like some East Coast universities, but none have gone as far as Lee. Lee told the campus that he would initiate an academic boycott of Israel, in which links to study abroad programs in the country would be removed from university pamphlets, among other measures. He also agreed to work with a local chapter of the activist group Students for Justice in Palestine to form an advisory council on some decisions. Lee further pledged to review the school’s contracts and a campus-specific investment fund called the Sonoma State Foundation for ties to Israel “to determine a course of action leading to divestment strategies that include seeking ethical alternatives.”

“In my attempt to find agreement with one group of students, I marginalized other members of our student population and community,” Lee wrote in a follow-up message to members of the campus Wednesday. “I realize the harm that this has caused, and I take full ownership of it. I deeply regret the unintended consequences of my actions.” Lee did not immediately return a request for comment. His decision to engage with protesters had quickly drawn backlash in the 24 hours since he announced the deal with demonstrators, which included them dismantling their encampment. California Legislative Jewish Caucus Co-Chair Scott Wiener, a Democrat, condemned Lee’s concessions to the “Boycott, Divest and Sanction” movement in scathing terms. “Yesterday the President of Sonoma State University aligned the campus with BDS, a movement whose goal is the destruction of Israel, home to 7M Jews,” Wiener wrote on X Wednesday. “Several other UC & CSU campuses are doing this more subtly. Sonoma State simply said the quiet part out loud. The mask is off.”

Wiener and fellow Caucus Co-Chair Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel later issued a statement praising the decision to place Lee on leave, saying he had been “unfit to lead one of our great state institutions.”

-- From "California university president put on leave for ‘insubordination’ after meeting Gaza protesters’ demands" by Blake Jones for Politico, 15 May 2024

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Studio Other Spaces Designs a Conical Structure with 832 Vibrant Glass Panels That Reflect Sonoma’s Weather

A bold, conical structure stands on The Donum Estate in Sonoma Valley, casting a vibrant kaleidoscope of 24 colors underneath its canopy. The work of Studio Other Spaces—artist Olafur Eliasson (previously) and architect Sebastian Behmann co-founded the Berlin-based studio in 2014— “Vertical Panorama Pavilion” is “inspired by the history of circular calendars,” containing 832 glass pieces arranged around an oculus opening to the north.

All images © Vertical Panorama Pavilion at the Donum Estate (2022), Studio Other Spaces, Olafur Eliasson and Sebastian Behmann, by Adam Potts

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As Andrew Haigh's upcoming film All of Us Strangers, begins screening at an ever expanding list of film festivals, beyond the three featured on the official poster, Telluride Film Festival, New York Film Festival and BFI London Film Festival.

I am attempting to maintain an up to date list, in chronological order, (last updated Dec 14th, 2023)

All the details about the festivals, links to where/when to get tickets are under the cut.

Athens International Film Festival Sept 27- Oct 9

Beyond Fest (Los Angeles, its West Coast Premiere) Sept 26-Oct 10

Hamptons International Film Festival Oct 5-12

Festival do Rio (Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival) Oct 5-15

HIFF: Heartland International Film Festival (Indianapolis, IN) Oct 5-15

FFG (Film Fest Gent, Belgium) Oct 10-21

Chicago International Film Festival Oct 11-22

Seattle Queer Film Festival (opening night gala) Oct 12-22

Newfest (New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival, Closing Night film) Oct 12-24

FILMEKIMI iKSV Oct 13-22 (Istanbul) Oct 20-22 (Izmir)

BIFF: Bergen International Film Festival Oct 18-26

Adelaide Film Festival (Australia) Oct 18-29

Alice nella Città (independent section of the Rome Film Festival) Oct 18-29

Middleburg Film Festival (VA) Oct 19-22

Cambridge Film Festival Oct 19-26

FFCGN: Film Festival Cologne (Germany) Oct 19-26

Twin Cities Film Festival (Minneapolis/St Paul MN ) Oct 19-28

Film Bath Festival Oct 19-29 (booking now)

Outshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival (Ft Lauderdale, FL) Oct 19-29

Viennale (Vienna Film Festival) Oct 19-31

FICM (Festival Internacional de Cine de Morelia) Oct 20-29

Montclair Film Festival (NJ) Oct 20-29

SCAD Savannah Film Festival (GA) Oct 21-28

SEMINCI (Semana Internacional de Cine de Valladolid, ES) Oct 21-28

AFI Fest: American Film Institute (Los Angeles, CA) Oct 25-29

VAFF:Virginia Film Festival (Charlottesville) Oct 25-29

TIFF-jp (Tokyo International Film Festival) Oct 23 - Nov 1

AFF (Austin Film Festival and screenwriters conference) Oct 26-Nov 2

BIFF: Brisbane International Film Festival Oct 26 - Nov 5

LIFF (Leiden International Film Festival, NL ) Oct 26 - Nov 5

Miami Film Festival GEMS Nov 2 - 5

Belfast Film Festival (opening night gala) Nov 2-11

Inverness Film Festival Nov 3-9

Denver Film Festival Nov 3-12

Leeds International Film Festival Nov 3-19

PÖFF (Pimedate Ööde filmifestival): Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (Estonia) Nov 3-19

ZFF: Zagreb Film Festival (Croatia) Nov 6-12

Cornwall Film Festival (opening night) Nov 6-19

LIFFe: Ljubljana International Film Festival (Slovenia) Nov 8-19

Stockholm International Film Festival Nov 8-19

MQFF: Melbourne Queer Film Festival Nov 9-19

SLIFF: St Louis International Film Festival (closing night) Nov 9-19

Cork International Film Festival (Ireland) Nov 9-26

TGHFF: Taipei Golden Horse International Film Festival Nov 9-26

CINECITY: Brighton Film Festival (closing night) Nov 10-19

EnergaCAMERIMAGE International Film Festival (Toruń, Poland) Nov 11-18

IFFMH: International Film Festival Mannheim Heidelberg Nov 16-26

QCINEMA International Film Festival (Quezon City, Philippines) Nov 17-26

Chéries-Chéris: Festival du Film LGBTQI & +++ de Paris Nov 18-28

SGIFF: Singapore International Film Festival Nov 30- Dec 10

Around the World in 14 Films: Berlin Independent Film Festival (closing night) Dec 1-9

SIFF: Sonoma Awards Buzz Screening Dec 12

Festival Univerciné, Britannique (Nantes) Dec 12-14

AOUS Fundraiser screening to support HIFF : Love & Anarchy (Finland) Dec 14

Les Arcs Film Festival Dec 16-23

TLVFEST: Tel Aviv International LGBTQ+ Film Festival Dec 21-31

Athens International Film Festival 🇬🇷

Beyondfest (co-presented by Outfest) Los Angeles, CA 🇺🇸

HIFF33 Hamptons 🇺🇸 International Film Festival

Festival do Rio: Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival 🇧🇷

HIFF33 Heartland International Film Festival Indianapolis 🇺🇸

Film Fest Gent 🇧🇪

Chicago International Film Festival 🇺🇸

All of Us Strangers was added to the recently released lineup for The Chicago International Film Festival (the longest running competitive international film festival in North America), as an entry in their Outlook Competition.

🎟️Tickets

Seattle Queer Film Festival 🇺🇸

Seattle Queer Film Festival will open on Thursday October 12th at The SIFF Egyptian with the West Coast Premiere of Andrew Haigh’s critically acclaimed new drama, ALL OF US STRANGERS starring Andrew Scott (Fleabag) Claire Foy (The Queen), and Paul Mescal (Aftersun).

Newfest: New York 🇺🇸

FILMEKIMI 🇹🇷

BIFF: Bergen International Film Festival Oct 🇳🇴

The lineup for BIFF 2023 is complete and ticket sales are open! Screening schedule and ticket sales from October 5th!

AFF: Adelaide Film Festival 🇦🇺

Alice nella Città 🇮🇹

The "surprise movie 3" closing Alice nella Città is Andrew Haigh's Estranei (All of Us Strangers), the film's Italian premiere, October 29th.

Middleburg Film Festival, Virginia 🇺🇸

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Cambridge Film Festival 19th - 26th October 🇬🇧

FFCGN: Film Festival Cologne 🇩🇪

Twin Cities Film Festival, Minneapolis/ St Paul Minnesota 🇺🇸

Film Bath Festival 🇬🇧

Outshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival 🇺🇸

Viennale: Vienna Film Festival 🇦🇹

This year's Viennale will take place from October 19 to October 31. The complete program of this year's festival edition will be published online on October 10, 8 pm. here on this website. Tickets are available from October 14, 10 am.

FICM: Morelia Film Fest 🇲🇽

Montclair Film Festival, New Jersey 🇺🇸

SCAD Savannah Film Festival, Georgia 🇺🇸

The largest university-run film festival in the world, presenting competition film screenings, gala premieres, special screenings, workshops, and panels with lauded industry guests, award-winning professionals, and emerging student filmmakers.

SEMINCI 68: Semana Internacional de Cine de Valladolid 🇪🇸

AFI Fest: American Film Institute (Los Angeles, CA)🇺🇸

VAFF:Virginia Film Festival (Charlottesville) 🇺🇸

TIFF-JP: Tokyo 🇯🇵 International Film Festival

AFF: Austin Film Festival🇺🇸

October 26 – November 2 We are proud to announce ALL OF US STRANGERS as one of the premiere films at #AFF30! Join us at the Festival to witness a journey that transcends time, love, and even death! Purchase your badge here

BIFF: Brisbane International Film Festival🇦🇺

LIFF:Leiden International Film Festival, Netherlands 🇳🇱

Miami Film Festival GEMS 🇺🇸 "the jewels of the fall season"

Inverness Film Festival Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Nov 3-9

Denver Film Festival: Denver Colorado 🇺🇸

Andrew Haigh’s new film, All of Us Strangers will screen on Friday, Nov. 10th at the Denver Botanic Gardens. Includes a post-film conversation and award presentation to director Andrew Haigh. Pre-reception included in ticket price. Reception begins at 6pm. Screening begins at 7pm..

Leeds International Film Festival 🇬🇧

PÖFF: Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival 🇪🇪

Local title:Kõik me võõrad

Title in Russian: Незнакомцы

ZFF: Zagreb Film Festival (Croatia) 🇭🇷

Cornwall Film Festival 🇬🇧

LIFFe: Ljubljana International Film Festival Slovenian 🇸🇮

Stockholm International Film Festival 🇸🇪

MQFF: Melbourne Queer Film Festival🇦🇺

SLIFF: St Louis International Film Festival 🇺🇸

Highlighting the lives of the LGBTQ+ community, SLIFF’s QFest Spotlight Film, “All of Us Strangers,” from Searchlight Pictures, the critically acclaimed romantic drama written and directed by Andrew Haigh, starring Andrew Scott, Paul Mescal, Jamie Bell, and Claire Foy, will close the festival on 11/19

Cork International Film Festival 🇮🇪

Scheduled: Sun 19 November Showtime: 20:30

Venue: The Everyman

MacCurtain Street, Cork

Taipei Golden Horse International Film Festival 🇹🇼

CINECITY: Brighton Film Festival 🇬🇧

CLOSING NIGHT: Nov 19 Andrew Haigh's All of Us Strangers, Duke of York's Picturehouse. The full programme will be announced on Friday 20th October - when tickets will also go on sale.

EnergaCAMERIMAGE 31st Edition of The International Film Festival Of the Art of Cinematography, Toruń 🇵🇱

a great international feast of cinema

Excellent movies, outstanding filmmakers, meetings, seminars, workshops

Presentations of modern technologies and film equipment

Remarkable documentary films and terrific music videos

Exceptional atmosphere and unforgettable experience

Unique tribute to the 10th muse

🎟️Passes

IFFMH: International Film Festival Mannheim Heidelberg 🇩🇪

QCINEMA International Film Festival 🇵🇭

Chéries-Chéris: Festival du Film LGBTQI & +++ de Paris🇫🇷

Ouverture : @CheriesCheris 2023 Sans jamais nous connaître (All Of Us Strangers) de Andrew Haigh Mardi 21 Novembre au MK2 Bibliothèque Translated from French by Opening Film: @CheriesCheris 2023 Without ever knowing us (All Of Us Strangers) by Andrew Haigh Tuesday November 21 at MK2 Library

SGIFF: Singapore International Film Festival 🇸🇬

Around the World in 14 Films, Berlin 🇩🇪

🎟️Tickets available Nov 14

The Berlin premiere of “All of Us Strangers” by British director Andrew Haigh (“45 Years”) marks the celebratory conclusion of the 18th edition of AROUND THE WORLD IN 14 FILMS on Saturday, December 9th, 2023. Only at the end of August 2023 Andrew Haigh's “All of Us Strangers” celebrated its world premiere at the American Telluride Film Festival. The 18th World Cinema Festival presents the “surreal romance” (Vogue) in its “Closing Night”. The on-screen appearances of Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal, two of Ireland's hottest actors, are likely to provide star power. Lead actor Andrew Scott shone in his role as Moriarty in the BBC cult series “Sherlock” and other appearances in “James Bond 007: Specter” and “Fleabag”. Paul Mescal, star of the British series "Normal People", attracted worldwide attention with his moving performance in the independent hit "Aftersun". Director Andrew Haigh will also have fond memories for Berliners: his masterpiece “45 Years” won the Silver Bear at the Berlinale in 2015, which the leading actors Charlotte Rampling and Tom Courtenay received.

SIFF: Awards Buzz Screening 🇺🇸

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Festival Univerciné Britannique, Nantes 🇫🇷

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Save HIFF Love & Anarchy 🇫🇮

The future of HIFF – Love & Anarchy, one of Finland’s most significant film festivals, is under threat. HIFF is now calling on its audience to help. There are three types of tickets available for the support screenings, and you can support with either 25 €, 40 € or 100 €. The tickets will go on sale on 29.11.2023 at 11.00.

One of the most popular guests in the history of HIFF has been the Irish actor Andrew Scott, who visited Helsinki in 2014. It is only appropriate that we are the first in Finland to screen a film that will be one of the highlights of his career.

All of Us Strangers, directed and written by Andrew Haigh, is one of the highlights of the autumn. The film, which received top reviews at Telluride and the New York Film Festival, is a drama about loneliness, grief and a longing for love that gets under your skin.

🎟️Support screening tickets

Les Arcs Film Festival 🏔️🇫🇷

TLVFEST LGBTQ+ International Film Festival 🇮🇱 tickets 🎟️

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Abby Lynn Bogomolny is the editor of New to North America: Writing by US Immigrants, Their Children and Grandchildren and the author of poetry collections Nauseous in Paradise, Black of Moonlit Sea, and People Who Do Not Exist. Originally from Brooklyn, NY, she founded Burning Bush Publications and juried its poetry prize for a decade. After serving as Faculty in English with Santa Rosa Junior College for many years, she continues to write and stir the cultural soup in Northern California. www.abbypoetry.com

PRAISE FOR The Lighted Pull of Dreams by Abby Lynn Bogomolny

The Lighted Pull of Dreams spans the toughness of immigrant ancestors to personal coming-of-age, from Brooklyn streets to rural Florida to California fog, forests, and classrooms—all with quirk and grace. In this extraordinary collection, Abby Lynn Bogomolny’s poetry has come into its own—her voice both witty and spiritual, her forms traditional and experimental. She traces the labyrinths mothers and daughters walk around each other from birth until death. And at the core, an earthy spirituality of being emerges in the interstices of time and place. Open the cover and enjoy!!!

–Sharon Coleman, author of Paris Blinks and Half Circle, co-director of the Berkeley Poetry Festival, and instructor of Creative Writing at Berkeley City College.

The hovering intelligence, subtle humor, truth and trust of self-love. From free to formal verse. From New York walk-up to orange and redwood groves. Bogomolny grounds us with her tenacity mixed with vulnerability. Her herculean song shot through with light and its constant transformations and revelations. She is the poet who knows the gifts and complexities of her craft, lines lifting from all daily senses into, yes, that well-lit dream.

–Leslie Simon, author of The Divine Comic, Collisions and Transformations, and former Chair of Women’s Studies, City College of San Francisco.

The poems in Abby Lynn Bogomolny’s The Lighted Pull of Dreams offer the reader a fascinating range of voices and scenes, from a nighttime dream-flight over the redwood coast, Brooklyn brownstones along the East River, an imagined eighteenth century summer garden, orange and pecan groves beside a Florida farm house. We witness a classroom of students on their various journeys, the passing of a beloved mother, the rising of the moon on a pandemic night, filled with dark uncertainty. These are poems of mystery and longing, humor and wisdom, moments of intimacy and clarity “when we become what we came here to know.”

–Terry Ehret, author of Lucky Break and Night Sky Journey, and former Poet Laureate of Sonoma County

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Kids Furniture Market Size To Reach USD 184.52 Billion By 2030

Kids Furniture Market Growth & Trends

The global kids furniture market size is expected to reach USD 184.52 billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. It is expected to expand at a CAGR of 18.9% from 2022 to 2030. With the exponential growth of the residential sector in countries and increased demand for vertical apartments and luxury housing facilities, buyers are taking a keen interest in decorating their homes, kids’ rooms, living rooms, and bathrooms with modern and space-saving furniture. Moreover, the increase in the number of daycare and crèche facilities in both schools as well as office compounds has resulted in an increased demand for kids’ furniture in these facilities.

Moreover, consumers prefer to purchase kids furniture through online portals and official websites in order to receive value-added services such as cash on delivery, return policy, and aftersales service. Discounted prices, festive season sales, and the availability of a wide range of products on e-commerce websites are expected to drive sales via online platforms.

Additionally, the majority of manufacturers are increasingly focusing on creating environmentally friendly kids furniture. Several consumers prefer products that improve the outer appearance and match the architectural patterns and layout of living spaces and backyards of houses. As a result, manufacturers are increasingly concentrating on providing innovative, luxurious, and aesthetic kids furniture.

Furthermore, the growth of the market is supported by the governments as they are taking initiatives to bridge the gap between housing demand and supply. For instance, in July 2017, the government of Algeria took the initiative to construct 26,000 housing units by 2019. This initiative will contribute to the residential segment growth. Such initiatives are likely to favor the market growth.

Request a free sample copy or view report summary: https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/kids-furniture-market

Kids Furniture Market Report Highlights

The beds, cots, and cribs product segment accounted for the largest revenue share of over 30.0% in 2021. The growth is attributed to its ease and convenient use for disinfecting and cleaning surfaces

The wood material segment accounted for the largest revenue share of over 55.0% in 2021. Wood is much stronger in load bearing for both chairs and tables, owing to which wood can support a heavier load without breaking down

The household application segment accounted for the largest revenue share of over 65.0% in 2021. The commercial application segment is expected to register the fastest CAGR of 21.4% from 2022 to 2030.

The Middle East and Africa is expected to register the fastest CAGR of 22.8% during the forecast period. The growing per capita income in developing countries across the region will augment the product demand

Kids Furniture Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global kids furniture market on the basis of product, material, application, and region:

Kids Furniture Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2017 - 2030)

Beds, Cots, & Cribs

Table & Chair

Cabinets, dressers, & Chests

Mattresses

Other

Kids Furniture Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2017 - 2030)

Wood

Polymer

Metal

Kids Furniture Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2017 - 2030)

Commercial

Residential

Kids Furniture Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2017 - 2030)

North America

Europe

Asia Pacific

Central & South America

Middle East & Africa

List of Key Players of Kids Furniture Market

Williams Sonoma Inc.

Billion Dollar Baby Co.

Wayfair Inc.

Blu Dot

First Cry

KidKraft;

Sorelle Furniture

Circu Magical Furniture

Crate and Barrel

Casa Kids

Browse Full Report: https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/kids-furniture-market

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10 Easy Pieces: Burl Wood Side Tables

On par with our trend predictions for the season, we’ve noticed the return of 70s-esque burl wood in both restaurant and residential interiors. Here, we profile 10 side tables finished in burl wood for a restrained dose; a tip of the toe into the trend pond.

Above: Inspired by 1960s Italian decor, designer Yaniv Chen’s Park Nightstand in full poplar burl wood with blackened brass hardware on the door; $2,640 at Claude.

Above: The Holland Side Table is made from a mix of burl wood veneer, engineered wood, and hardwood; $1,695 at Williams-Sonoma.

Above: At McGee & Co., the cylindrical Burl Wood Side Table is made from hardwood and engineered wood with a burl wood finish; $900.

Above: The Cosmos Square Burl Wood Side Table is made of a solid MDF core with mappa burl veneer; $229 at Hollywood Glam Furniture.

Above: The Ferm Living Burl Side Table is made of FSC-certified burl wood and includes a hidden storage space with an adjustable shelf. When closed, it appears as though it’s a simple solid wood pedestal and can be used as a side table or bedside table; $925 at Ferm Living.

Above: The Arhaus Corey Round End Table is available in two shades of mappa burl wood surfaces (shown in the darker Braun shade); $1,199.

Above: The Volume Square Side Table in Burl is made of kiln-dried wood with a burl wood veneer in a patchwork pattern; $399 at West Elm.

Above: Designed by Brooklyn-based Mock Studio, the Miter Side Table in Burl Veneer is designed with square post legs and a thick tabletop made to order in the US; $1,400 at Claude.

Above: The West Elm Burl Nightstand is finished in a burl veneer with two drawers for storage; $699.

Above: The Ferm Living Small Post Coffee Table is made with FSC-certified poplar wood veneer with an MDF core; $925. For more side and bedside tables, see our posts: - 10 Easy Pieces: Slim Side Tables - 10 Easy Pieces: Side Tables with Hidden Storage - 10 Easy Pieces: Nesting Side Tables - 10 Easy Pieces: C-Tables - 10 Easy Pieces: Ultra-Modern Bedside Tables - 10 Easy Pieces: Round Bedside Tables with Storage Read the full article