#music festivals 2019 usa

[7nsomnia]

can i ask, what’s wrong with dcc? i always hear that they kinda suck as a company, but from the vlogs i’ve seen, they’re one of the better companies. i’m not really as into dreamcatcher as some of the blogs on here even though i consider myself a stan, so i might not have the right information

okay. I feel like this is like opening my personal pandora box so this might be long. I'm pretty tired today so apologies in advance if this isn't very coherent asdkjh

dcc are a pretty decent company on a surface level, they treat the members well (which should be like the bare minimum for any company but I know that in this industry that's something to genuinely praise) and they actually change according/respond to negative feedback from the fandom etc when they or the members mess up (or they used to anyway).

for me it started in 2020 and how they handled handong's return. like the way they handled her absence was fine (good even, I would say), but the lack of hype for her actual return made things feel so underwhelming even though it was supposed to feel like a relief that she was finally back. I can't remember all the details anymore, but I do remember that the first time I felt like things were actually alright with dc was when they did the online concert crossroads in march of 2021. on that note I think most ppl were expecting ttol and dlm to be repackaged with ot7 versions and yet it's 2024 and they still haven't released them.

the handong stuff atp is water under the bridge tho, the group is fine, the members are fine, etc, I'm only mentioning it because that's when things started to feel really off for me.

so now we get into the actual things that happened that have left the fandom feeling burned out/frustrated/disconnected etc etc, whereas this happened to me at the end of 2022, I'm seeing more people now going through what I did back then:

I think the most pressing thing was that dcc didn't capitalize at all on dc's first win. they got their first win in april 2022 and didn't even do anything special in korea to commemorate it. it was a HUGE moment and they did nothing with it. usually after a group gets a first win you'll see them getting more promotions in korea, magazine photoshoots, mc deals, etc but dc just went on ahead to do festivals in europe and have a usa tour, these things are not bad but it was the lack of promotion in korea that in turn just made it all feel useless. that year dc also weren't invited to any end of year awards if I'm not mistaken so it all felt really disappointing and like all of the work we had as a fandom had been for nothing. I have to reiterate, dc/insomnias had been getting screwed over on music shows since 2019 with deja vu to get that first win, like I don't want to talk about the injustices the group and this fandom suffered through the years but it was a true story of resilience, so getting that first win in 2022 was a huge relief. to see it all going to waste was just... heartbreaking honestly.

when it comes to tours...... god I don't wanna get too much into it, but 4 tours in the usa in the span of 2 years is not normal. specially when they're prioritizing that over having a proper asia tour and the likes (AND promoting in korea??). latam tour is practically sold out rn and they're getting no merch or m&g benefits like the usa tour. I don't think doing exclusive things for a specific tour is bad per say, but you have to treat all your fans semi equally at least, specially for a group whose fanbase is majorly international (this will be important later), or it will happen what is happening rn which is ppl will leave the fandom. This is the first latam tour since 2019 (2017 for brazil!)... they've waited a really long time so personally (even tho this doesn't affect me bc I'm european) I feel like it's really disrespectful but wtv, onto other things.

now, speaking of the fanbase being majorly international, if this is the case, you'd think the company would make an effort to stream important events to their fans, like hmm the 7th anniversary concert perhaps? but nop, that didn't get streamed. a repetition of the dumbassery they did in 2022 where they split the concert and the members' solos in 2 days and only streamed one and so intl fans couldn't watch half the solo stages? and don't get me wrong, I think it's important that they have events that are korea only like they have the fansigns etc, but something as major as their 7th anniversary? when they've gotten here thanks to their international fans? that stings a little.

and lastly (maybe), we have dcc's usual lack of promotion during comebacks. fans always paying for ads, intl fans always doing the most for digitals even when it's Not their place (because this is smth that the korean fandom and dcc should be responsible for), fans having to reach out for vendors etc... Justice cb truly has been the culmination of the very worst promotions dcc has done tho and there have been some really bad promotions before... no radio shows, minimum interviews, barely any variety... were there even any ads? usually it's always fans paying out of pocket for ads. it just feels like throwing the members' and the company's work out the window for no good reason? Virtuous is one of their best albums and yet it feels like they just dumped it to go on tour again. I don't think that's necessarily a bad thing btw, having short promotions in korea is fine but like... promote for real? give your fandom content that they can watch and rewatch for however long it takes your group to have another cb? specially now that it seems that they're shifting to one album per year (not sure this is their wisest decision tho all things considered), you have to make sure that you promote that album properly? which kinda also goes with like, giving your fandom enough time to save for what you release and put out, specially if you're not trying to grow the fandom anymore. if they're dropping an album then don't announce a tour on top of that, and if they're announcing a tour then don't announce a photobook on top of that, and if they've just released an album then wait longer than a month to announce a photobook, and if they've just dropped a photobook then wait a bit longer until announcing the re print of albums the fans have been begging you for 6 years to re print LOL bc all this does is frustrate fans who can't make that much money in such a short time and it's stupid. like. in 2018 I dropped like 200 euros for like their very first photobook BECAUSE I had time to save that amount from their you and I cb (may) to whenever it was announced (I think it was august), and that was the highest tier (so you could get it for much cheaper) and bc back then it was like. well they barely release anything other than albums, so it's fine (also shipping was sooooooo much cheaper I miss it everyday, ofc this is not their fault tho but anyways).

lastly actually, oh my god. that stupid ass app where fans pay a subscription to message the members privately? has been the fucking worst thing to happen to this fandom and the members imo. if fans weren't respecting their boundaries before, it's even worse now. but it's also like. yeah the members should be reinforcing those boundaries, and I get wanting to at least make a buck of those problematic type of fans but I just don't think it has been good for the members at all. I won't elaborate too much on this because it will genuinely piss me the hell off but bottom line: that app has been hell for everyone genuinely there is no bright side to it other than dcc makes money out of it. and there's better ways to make money :))))))))

anyway this is over 1k words atp and somehow I feel like this all just the tip of the iceberg and I probably have forgotten many things bc tbh in the past year I've just. been trying to make peace with it all and just accept things for what they are because dc have been really special to me for such a long time and I just don't want dcc's decisions to make me throw all of that away (like I almost did). I love their music, I love the members, and so I will continue to celebrate wtv right decisions dcc makes but I'm not going to pretend that they're a good company when it comes to business decisions bc they're really not

[tomorrowxtogether]

Tomorrow X Together on 'The Name Chapter: Freefall,' growth and being a 'consolation' to MOA

Tomorrow X Tomorrow are storytellers who have meticulously crafted a through-line from release to release. Since making their debut with the youthful "The Dream Chapter: Star" in 2019, the five-member K-pop act has traversed the process of growing up.

"There's a specific narrative that flows," Taehyun, 21, tells USA TODAY. "It's about the growth of a boy and it's kind of in chronological order."

From the tumultuous transition of "The Chaos Chapter: Freeze" to the introspective conflict of "The Name Chapter: Temptation," Tomorrow X Togetherhas explored the group's coming of age. Their new album "The Name Chapter: Freefall," out now, furthers this narrative.

Meet Tomorrow X Together

Composed of Yeonjun, Soobin, Beomgyu, Taehyun and Hueningkai, Tomorrow X Together has taken the world by storm. Their music crosses genres including rock, R&B and pop.

Their last EP "The Name Chapter: Temptation" debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. In 2022, TXT were the first K-pop group to perform at Lollapalooza. In 2023, they returned to the festival as headliners.

'The Name Chapter: Freefall' finds TXT faced with new challenges of growing up

On the group's new studio album, "we wanted to portray the reality as it is without any frills," says Soobin, 22, the group's leader. "We're all incomplete, but you have the determination to go forward."

In the past, the members delved into the ups and downs of maturing. But now, they're faced with fate. The title track "Chasing That Feeling" finds them holding onto nostalgia yet moving past what they've known.

"The biggest inspiration for me is our experiences, because all the songs (are about) everything we've either been through or will go through in the future," says Yeonjun, 24.

Growing up is something everyone can relate to and letting go is seemingly the hardest part. But TXT relishes the process.

"If you resonate with the music, I think the depth of music that you feel changes," says Hueningkai, 21. This is something the members keep in mind while songwriting, especially when it comes to connecting with their fans, who they lovingly call MOA, which stands for "moments of alwaysness."

"This overarching theme and narrative is what bundles us and MOA together into one," says Hueningkai.

TXT's growth through the years

Since the group's debut, Tomorrow X Together has expertly tackled each concept thrown their way.

"We did all kinds of concepts from the very bubbly concept to the very dark and grungy," says Beomgyu, 22. "Because we've tried so many different concepts, I think we now have a wider spectrum of music that we can pull off."

Each track of "The Name Chapter: Freefall" sets up a different stage within TXT's development.

"When we try out different genres, I think our understanding of music becomes deeper," says Soobin. "I feel like we're growing as artists."

In their years together, the members have fostered appreciation for one another and all they've accomplished.

"The whole process is just very fun and enjoyable for me: trying out different concepts, different styles and witnessing that whole process of change," says Yeonjun.

"There were of course good times and bad times, but we always really communicate well with each other," says Hueningkai. "I don't think there was a moment that was really too challenging or hard for me, thanks to all of them."

TXT has deep love for MOA

The group loves what they do because of their MOA.

"When we see the fans cheering for us, rooting for us, I feel like 'Oh, I'm going on a right path and I'm doing well,' " says Taehyun. "These are the moments that I will cherish."

They hope the group and their fans can grow together.

"I hope that MOA could gather up their courage while listening to our music because sometimes reality could be harsh," says Hueningkai. "I hope that they get the energy from our music which makes them determined to go forward."

"As MOA are to us, I hope that we can be consolation to MOA," says Soobin. "I hope we are a good friend that they can rely on and someone that they can gain energy from."

[beardedmrbean]

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy used his taxpayer-funded expense account for nearly $12,000 worth of food and drinks at MetLife Stadium — including at a Taylor Swift concert and a hip-hop music festival, according to public records obtained by POLITICO.

Now, after being questioned about the justifications for the costs during his first term, the governor’s office says it is asking the state Democratic Party to reimburse taxpayers for the entertainment.

Murphy’s use of his expense account has not attracted attention since he took office in 2018. But his Republican predecessor, Chris Christie, found himself under scrutiny by the news media for similar spending and had the Republican State Committee reimburse the state more than $82,000 in concession costs at MetLife Stadium.

Murphy’s office said the Democratic State Committee was initially expected to cover the stadium costs but didn’t. The state was left with the bill, which was paid via Murphy’s $95,000-a-year expense account — a longstanding line item in the state budget which has been consistently renewed under Murphy and his predecessors.

Budget language says the governor’s expense account is for “Official Receptions, Official Residence, and Other Official Expenses.” The expense account is barred from being used for “personal purposes” and it cannot supplement the governor’s annual $175,000 salary.

Jennifer Sciortino, a spokesperson for Murphy, said the governor’s office “had every expectation” that the state party would cover the stadium expenses at the time because it “traditionally covers these costs.”

“Once it was clear that there were outstanding bills that had not been paid, the state stepped up to meet this responsibility,” Sciortino said in a statement to POLITICO.

“We are pursuing reimbursement from the state party for costs incurred at MetLife Stadium,” she added in a follow-up statement.

Phil Swibinski, a spokesperson for the New Jersey Democratic State Committee, said in a statement that the organization “had no knowledge” of the invoices since they came before the current party leadership.

“We are looking into the matter in order to determine whether any additional action is necessary at this time,” he said.

Records from the governor’s expense account do not show taxpayers picking up MetLife Stadium expenses after 2019.

How Murphy spent over the years

The records, obtained through the Open Public Records Act, offer a partial glimpse into how taxpayer dollars help fund a more private part of the governor’s job away from bill signings and press conferences. Murphy has used the expense account for “official state gifts” and catering for receptions he’s hosted, typically at Drumthwacket, the governor’s mansion in Princeton.

State gifts included cufflinks and $100 custom plates, according to the records.

When Christie was eyeing a run for the White House, multiple news outlets reported on his use of the expense account in 2010 and 2011, notably the $82,594 spent on concessions at MetLife, which the state Republican Party reimbursed. That was part of $300,000 in spending on food and alcohol over five years, according to a now-defunct outlet, New Jersey Watchdog.

Christie used the governor’s suite at MetLife Stadium regularly, including to host elected officials whom his aides were planning to pressure for a future endorsement, according to testimony at the Bridgegate trial. Murphy also has access to a private suite at the stadium and regularly attends events there, including a Jets vs. Bills game with New York Gov. Kathy Hochul.

Murphy similarly used his expense account at MetLife stadium, although his spending there was far smaller. The $11,847 for snacks and beverages at the East Rutherford stadium included:

$936 for snacks during a July 2018 Taylor Swift concert

$2,095 at a Sept. 2018 USA vs. Brazil soccer game

$2,068 at a Nov. 2018 Jets vs. Patriots game

$1,413 at the Hot 97’s Summer Jam in June 2019

$2,856 for the Sept. 2019 USA vs. Mexico soccer game

$2,479 for the Oct. 2019 Jets vs. Cowboys game.

State records do not show who was in attendance for the MetLife Stadium events or what gubernatorial business Murphy was on during Swift’s 2018 “Reputation” tour or the Hot 97 Jam, which featured Cardi B and Meek Mill. Some invoices show specific line items for the snacks at MetLife — the Jets vs. Cowboys game included $90 for Aquafina and $45 for extra guacamole, for example.

Many of the expenses from the governor’s account were for receptions at the governor’s mansion. From the start of his term to around July 2023, around $280,000 was spent between grocery store purchases, restaurant catering or catering staff for receptions. Events covered by the expense account included receptions for Hanukkah, Diwali and a meeting with the French ambassador (POLITICO has attended catered press receptions hosted by the governor’s office). Other events expensed were labeled as meetings with Cabinet members and senior staff or legislative meetings, according to invoices.

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Records also show that in August 2021, just over $3,000 in catering staff was sent to Murphy’s personal residence in Monmouth County, a sprawling, multi-million dollar estate on the Navesink River. Invoices do not show who Murphy was meeting with at his home or what official gubernatorial business was happening at the time, although there was also a $1,620 valet parking invoice for an event that same day (invoices showed four instances of catering staff sent to Murphy’s personal residence in 2018, although Sciortino said they were actually sent to Drumthwacket).

“Governor Murphy, like others before him, has chosen to forego living in the official Governor’s Mansion,” Sciortino said in a statement. “On occasion, he hosts official state business at his residence, such as dinners with legislative leadership, which are catered by the Drumthwacket chef, occasionally with help from outside catering companies if the event is larger in nature.”

Not all purchases were for food and catering. In May 2018, the governor’s office spent $253 at the New Jersey State Museum Shop, with $108 for two pairs of “NJ State Seal Gold Cuff Link[s]” and $145 on five “Heirloom Pen Battle Sites” pens, according to an invoice. Records from the gift shop suggest taxpayers got a good deal — a 10 percent discount for state employees was applied to the cufflinks.

In 2018, invoices also included $3,118 for 30 custom plates from a stained glass art studio as well as $2,300 for 184 custom New Jersey-themed coasters, which Sciortino said was part of a publicly advertised “official state gift” contest for New Jersey artists. Another purchase included $900 for 50 copies of a New Jersey art book on Jersey Shore paintings.

The cufflinks, pens, plates, coasters and art books were “official gifts” for customary purposes, according to Sciortino.

“Governors and foreign dignitaries — such as heads of state, ambassadors and consul generals — traditionally gift one another with official state gifts,” Sciortino said in a statement. “The items mentioned were purchased at the very onset of the administration. The completed items, along with the book ‘Jersey Shore Impressionists,’ were eventually purchased as official gifts for meetings with dignitaries.”

Other expense funds were used for renovations at Drumthwacket. That includes $64,750 in late 2020 to replace windows at Drumthwacket to “ensure proper airflow,” according to records. In late 2021 the governor’s office spent just over $50,000 for Drumthwacket renovations including improvements to a bathroom, side and front porch and back corridor.

Murphy did not entirely deplete his expense account every year. Records show over $25,000 went unused and was returned to the state between 2019 to 2022 from the expense account.

Legislation introduced in prior sessions would have required annual disclosures with the State Ethics Commission on how the funds were spent. The bill, however, never advanced and has not been reintroduced.

[louisupdates]

Giant Rooks with superstar from One Direction on tour

WA.DE

By: Markus Hanneken

Created: 25.04.2023 | Updated: 04/25/2023, 10:39 am

[Translated from German]

Hammer upgrade for the Giant Rooks in the USA: In addition to their own performances, the band will play there in the supporting program of Louis Tomlinson. Like superstar Harry Styles, the singer of One Direction has long been successful solo.

Hamm/Berlin - With understandable enthusiasm, the Giant Rooks have announced the next career coup: The musicians from Hamm will open nine concerts of Louis Tomlinson's US tour in July 2023. If that doesn't tell you anything: Tomlinson is one of the five members of the former British hit band One Direction. Others are Liam Payne and Harry Styles, who now fills entire stadiums with his own music.

For the German quintet, the shows with Tomlinson will be by far the largest they have played in North America so far. The locations can accommodate up to 13,000 visitors. In Germany, too, Tomlinson will play in the largest concert halls this year.

Giant Rooks on tour: Concerts postponed

Due to the support tour, however, some of the booked own performances had to be postponed, two fall completely into the water. Special feature in Boston: The Giant Rooks now play there on the 24th, 25th and 26th. July three times in a row: twice with Tomlinson and once alone.

It was not until the end of March that it became known that the Giant Rooks will also perform at the huge cult festival Lollapalooza in Chicago during their North American tour. In the run-up to the release of the new album, in the hometown of Hamm on the 16th. May, a club concert on the schedule.

All previous appearances of the Giant Rooks in Hamm:

21. April 2014: Freiherr-vom-Stein-Gymnasium, festival "Rock against right"

12. September 2014: Radbod Cultural District, Open Day/Summer Festival

7. February 2015: Maxipark, workshop hall (support from "Bubasack")

2. August 2015: Maxipark, Nabu Anniversary Festival

11. September 2015: Kubus Youth Center (Festival)

18. September 2015: Hoppegarden

24. June 2017: Creative quarter Heinrich Robert (as part of the "extra shift")

25. February 2017: Maxipark, workshop hall

9. March 2019: Maxipark, Festhalle

[burlveneer-music]

Angel Bat Dawid - Requiem for Jazz - the audio document of her sweeping performance piece inspired by, and expounding on, the 1959 film The Cry of Jazz by Edward O. Bland (embedded below)

Composer, clarinetist, singer and educator Angel Bat Dawid announces the release of a new work, Requiem For Jazz. A 12-movement suite composed, arranged, and inspired in part by dialogue from Edward O. Bland’s 1959 film The Cry of Jazz, the album is a wide-ranging treatise on the African American story from one of its most astute narrators. Itself an incisive critique of racial politics in the USA, The Cry of Jazz draws formal comparisons between the structure of jazz music and the African American experience - as one of freedom and restraint, of joy and suffering - that manifests in the triumph of spirit over the crushing prejudice of daily life. Cutting together archive reels from Black neighborhoods in Chicago with live performance footage from Sun Ra and his Arkestra among others, the film remains a radical and prescient evocation of Black pride and its roots in the history of jazz, from spirituals to blues and beyond. As South African writer Nombuso Mathibela captures in the album’s liner notes: [Music is our weapon of struggle] that radiantly holds our positive aspiration, group pride and determination as Black people. Sonics! our beautiful fire that gave light to the world. And a world that gave us blues. The blues that gave us Black in jazz Drawing a through line to today’s vibrant avant-garde, Angel Bat Dawid’s Requiem For Jazz picks up the liberation work laid out by Bland’s film, taking the message of joy and suffering within the Black classical tradition into a contemporary setting. Music from the project was originally premiered at the Hyde Park Jazz Festival in Chicago in 2019, where Angel conducted a multigenerational fifteen-piece instrumental ensemble of Black musicians from across Chicago’s creative community, alongside a four-person choir (featuring singers from Black Monument Ensemble) as well as dancers and visual artists. Recordings from the performance were then mixed and post-produced by Angel, who added interludes, vocals and additional sounds. As well as transcribing a piece from the film, Requiem For Jazz also alludes to The Cry of Jazz through contributions from the Sun Ra Arkestra’s Marshall Allen and Knoel Scott on the album’s final movement, which were recorded remotely at the historic Arkestral Institute of Sun Ra in Philadelphia in late 2020. “I want us to have this very wonderful conversation that Ed Bland started over 50 years ago and I want to continue the conversation; because this is a loving conversation that we need to have with each other” - Angel Bat Dawid, Feb 2023 creditsreleased March 24, 2023 Requiem for Jazz Composed, Arranged, Conducted & Mixed by Angel Bat Dawid except “My Rhapsody,” from the 1959 Ed Bland film “The Cry of Jazz,” composed by Paul Severson & Norman Leist (Glenayre Publishing Co. BMI), arranged by Angel Bat Dawid. Lyrics include extracts from “The Cry of Jazz” and the Roman Catholic Liturgical Requiem Missal. Requiem for Jazz Intros/Interludes Composed, Produced, Mixed & Performed by Angel Bat Dawid Requiem for Jazz premiered Sept, 30th 2019 at the Reva & David Logan Center for the Arts in Chicago, IL. Commissioned for the 2019 Annual Hyde Park Jazz Festival.

[alexwiddowson]

Music and Clowns directed by Alex Widdowson © 2018

Awards: British Animation Awards, 2018-2020, UK - Best Post Graduate Animation Royal Television Society Student Television Awards 2019, UK - Jury Prize for Best British Student Film Royal Television Society Student Television Awards 2019, UK - Best Postgraduate Animation Spark Animation 2018, Canada - winner of the Women In Animation's diversity award San Francisco Independent Film Festival 2019, USA - Audience Award for Best Animation British Association of Film, Television and Screen Studies Awards, 2020, UK: Runner -Up Essay/Experimental (Best Practice Research Portfolio) NAHEMI Eat Our Shorts Awards, 2019, UK winner ARRI best film NAHEMI Eat Our Shorts Awards, 2019, UK winner Audience Award. Papaya Rocks International Film Festival, 2019, UK - winner best director

Vimeo Staff Pick 2020 Short of the Week 2020 London International Animation Festival 2018, UK - Jury: Highly Commended Cinanima 2018, Portugal - special mention for Best Student Film Gaston Roch Award

[shadowkoo]

about me

𝖆𝖇𝖔𝖚𝖙 𝖒𝖊 - Hey, I’m Raven!!! It's nice to (informally) meet you! I'm a huge sucker for all things Halloween & Horror, especially werewolves and vampires. I find comfort in witchcraft, cool autumn days, and cozy aesthetics.

This is my main blog, where I reblog kpop-related content and post fanfiction for BTS, SVT, Ateez, & more! I also like to share other things like cute animals, relatable posts, memes, and tv & films, and autumn content on my sideblogs (listed below).

I'm an emo kid at heart and followed the pop punk -> metalcore -> kpop pipeline and constantly genre hop between them all. So don't be surprised if you find me sobbing over and/or jamming to bands like BVB, SWS, BMTH, BFMV, Bad Omens, Waterparks, State Champs, etc in addition to all my kpop favorites!

I’m always open to making new mutuals, as long as you are not any of the things listed on my DNI list, feel free to reach out anytime!

𝖓𝖎𝖈𝖐𝖓𝖆𝖒𝖊𝖘 - raven, rae, ravie, vivi

𝖇𝖆𝖘𝖎𝖈𝖘 - 98' line, 26, she/her, indigenous, midwest usa

𝖕𝖊𝖗𝖘𝖔𝖓𝖆𝖑𝖎𝖙𝖞 - intj architect, hufflepuff house + orca patronus, enneagram type 3 the achiever

𝖇𝖙𝖘 𝖇𝖎𝖆𝖘𝖊𝖘 - jungkook, taehyung, seokjin 𝖆𝖙𝖟 𝖇𝖎𝖆𝖘𝖊𝖘 - hongjoong, mingi, wooyoung 𝖘𝖛𝖙 𝖇𝖎𝖆𝖘𝖊𝖘 - vernon, mingyu, seungcheol 𝖊𝖝𝖔 𝖇𝖎𝖆𝖘𝖊𝖘 - jongin, chanyeol, baekhyun 𝖓𝖈𝖙 𝖇𝖎𝖆𝖘𝖊𝖘 - taeyong, jaehyun, johnny

𝖘𝖎𝖉𝖊𝖇𝖑𝖔𝖌𝖘 - @thewitchyvamp, @eerieedits

𝖙𝖜𝖎𝖙𝖙𝖊𝖗 - joongslxt

𝖑𝖎𝖐𝖊𝖘 - concerts & music festivals, sunflowers, peonies, gardening, cozy weather, autumn, rainy days, forests, mushroom decor, and being at home!

𝖉𝖎𝖘𝖑𝖎𝖐𝖊𝖘 - rude people, animal haters, hot & humid weather, working late, crowded areas, forgetting the name of a book/film.

𝖕𝖗𝖊𝖛𝖎𝖔𝖚𝖘𝖑𝖞 - @/kookdiaries (2021-2023), @/chillingkoo (2019-2020), @/taetaetrashhh (2017-2019)

[disamedia]

Rodez (Excerpt) • Stefano Miraglia (FR-IT, 2017, digital, 3') from Collectif Jeune Cinema on Vimeo.

2017 / 3' / silent / distributed by Collectif Jeune Cinéma catalogue.cjcinema.org/fr/film/rodez-1110 derives.tv/constellation/miraglia/ stefanomiraglia.eu

Une exploration de la cathédrale de Rodez et de ses vitraux : figures en prière et imagerie scientifique. Une étude sur la couleur, la répétition et le clignotement, composée de 292 photographies.

An exploration of Rodez Cathedral and its stained glass windows: praying figures and scientific imagery. A study on color, repetition and flickering consisting of 292 photographs.

"A stunning piece of ecclesial psychedelia!" Sarah Bliss

Screenings & exhibitions: 2022/07 La Karavane, France 2021/07 Non-event [online] 2021/07 Cinema Zero, Italy 2020/08 Kino Otok, Slovenia 2020/07 Hambre Fórum [online] 2020/07 Dérives, France [online] 2020/06 Seek the sun, France [online] 2020/05 ICDOCS, USA [online] 2020/02 Les Inattendus, France 2020/01 Maratona di Visione, Italy [online] 2019/12 Les Inattendus Warm-up event, France 2019/11 Istanbul International Experimental Film Festival, Turkey 2019/11 Vidéo/Bars, France 2019/10 Panorama Internacional Vol #1 at Cine Tornado, Brazil 2019/10 Balkan Can Kino at Meme Gallery, Greece 2019/09 Mirada efímera at Museo MAR, Argentina 2019/06 ABOPevent #6b, USA 2019/06 Traverse Vidéo Hors Les Murs, France 2019/05 Panorama Internacional Vol #1 at O Sítio, Brazil 2019/05 Montreal Underground Film Festival, Canada 2019/05 L'Oeil d'Oodaaq (Rennes), France 2019/05 ABOPevent #6, USA 2019/04 Traverse Vidéo Hors Les Murs, France 2019/04 Ibrida - Festival delle arti intermediali, Italy 2019/04 L'Oeil d'Oodaaq (Saint-Malo), France 2019/04 Spectral Film Festival, USA 2019/03 Traverse Vidéo, France 2019/02 RPM Fest, USA 2018/12 Panorama Internacional Vol #1 at Pinacoteca Ruben Berta, Brazil 2018/11 Filmmaker Festival, Italy 2018/11 Nomadica, Italy 2018/10 Transient Visions, USA 2018/10 Festival des Cinémas Différents et Expérimentaux, France 2018/09 The Unseen Festival, USA 2018/08 MARFICI, Argentina 2018/08 Strange Umbrellas #21, UK 2018/05 Fracto, Germany

Bio: Stefano Miraglia (Málaga, 1988) is an Italian-Spanish artist, curator and writer based in Paris. His activities focus on artists’ film and video. Often composed from diaristic and archival images, his films explore the notion of collage in cinema, combining noise music, photography, documentary and abstraction. His work has been presented internationally in exhibition spaces such as the Taiwan Contemporary Culture Lab (Taipei), Fabrica research center (Treviso), Le dôme (Montbazon), Centrum (Berlin) and in numerous film festivals such as Prismatic Ground, ICDOCS, Vienna Shorts and Festival des Cinémas Différents et Expérimentaux de Paris - where his film Anoche received an award in 2017. Since 2018 he has curated and presented several programs of experimental and artists’ films. Stefano is the founder and principal curator of Movimcat, an online project for the dissemination of artist’s cinema. Since 2019 he has been working on the rediscovery and reappraisal of the work of Ellis Donda. Stefano Miraglia is a member of the French association of art curators C|E|A.

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Mercy Chinwo Blessed and the age of Legendary.

When Billboard Number one gospel Artiste Sinach made history with her single 'Waymaker' on the number one USA Billboard Christian Songwriter for seven weeks, many people didn't realize she entered into the global hall of fame Of gospel music and became legendary. Legends are the great ones that the world will never forget because of the achievements and impact they have passed to posterity. Another gospel music Minister has entered into the same hall of fame of gospel global stars, her name: MERCY CHINWO BLESSED. She has achieved almost everything that confers the title of legendary on a person in over one decade of her music ministry, and can now be studied in institutions as a successful musician. 

Born in Rivers State, Nigeria, as Mercy Nnenda Chinwo, she won the second edition of the Nigerian Idol in 2012. According to the Guardian Newspaper's (online) article published on 8th of July 2021 titled: HOW NIGERIAN GOSPEL ARTISTE MERCY CHINWO BECAME A HOUSEHOLD NAME, the article expressed that "it was her winning the Nigerian Idol Season 2 in 2012 that paved the way for her musical career subsequently". Mercy is a Musician, Songwriter, Worshipper, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist and Actress.

She released her debut single 'Testimony' in 2015, a single that made a way for the global brand-name we now hear. After she signed to Eezee Concept now Eezee Global, she released her sixteen-track debut album titled 'The Cross: My Gaze' in 2018. Then, in 2020 she released her sophomore album 'Satisfied', under the same label.

One of the biggest defining moments in her career came when she released the globally accepted single 'Excess Love'. The single went so viral that even right now on YouTube alone it has over one hundred million views. In 2019, 'Excess Love' was remixed with American multiple award-winning Gospel Artiste JJ Hairston, and this project presented Mercy Chinwo as one of the biggest forces to reckon with in the global gospel music industry, and set her for the gospel music hall of fame!

She is known for hit songs and there is no song she was featured in that didn't go viral, and, that's why she has been featured by some of the best gospel music ministers the world has ever known, from Nathaniel Bassey, Dunsin Oyekan, Joe Praize, Moses Bliss, Chioma Jesus to Samsong and more. 

In another article published by the same Guardian Newspaper (online), the Writer listed five tracks that made Mercy Chinwo the queen of gospel music. The first is 'Na You Dey Reign' followed by 'Onememma' featuring Chioma Jesus, 'Chinedum', 'Tasted Your Power' and 'Strong Tower'. It must be mentioned though, that in our opinion it was 'Excess Love' and the remix version with JJ Hairston that remains some of her biggest singles.

For her hardwork and genius Mercy Chinwo has received both local and international awards that have made her works very recognized. Among some of the awards are:

Best Gospel Artiste, Clímax Awards, 2018.

New Artiste of the year, Africa Gospel Awards Festival (AGAFEST), 2019.

Female Artiste of the year, (AGAFEST), 2019.

Song of the year 'Excess Love' (AGAFEST) 2019.

Gospel Artiste of the year, Galaxy Music Awards, 2019.

Female African Artiste of the year, Gospel Touch Music Awards, 2019.

Artiste of Excellence West Africa, Africa Gospel Music Awards, 2019.

African Entertainment Awards, USA, Best Gospel Artiste, 2021.

África Gospel Music of the year, CLIMAS África Award, 2022.

On 13th of August, 2022, she got married to the love of her life Pastor Blessed Uzochikwa of the Water Brooks Church, Lekki, Lagos. In attendance at the wedding was Business Mogul Obi Cubana, Entertainment Mogul Banky W, Adesua Utomi, Waje, Joe Praize, Chigurl, Pita and more. The couple now runs their foundation the MercyIsBlessed Foundation that cares for the less privileged and youth development. Pastor Blessed has done a great work in keeping the Artiste's brand-name intact, he has helped her produce two great projects since their marriage the 'ELEVATED EP' and recently 'Overwhelming Victory'. 

These albums have great tracks that still makes Mercy Chinwo too relevant in 2024! The projects were released by their label GNTNATION Universal Music, after a successful career at Eezee Global. 

Her musical influences Dr. Chris Morgan and Chioma Jesus have invested so much in the Artiste which have also guided her to the place she is now renowned for her greatness. She is an inspiration to the coming generation of gospel music ministers, especially the female gender. 

Mercy is also the CEO of MECEMPIRE a fashion brand specializing in creating unique berets and other merchandise. She is an Alumna of the International Business Management Institute (IBMI) where she bagged a degree in Human Resources Management. She once quoted: "the entertainment industry is basically about people trying to sell their market in different ways."

Her music is uniquely blessed with different genres, from afro-gospel, worship, highlife to praise, which attests to the aforementioned quote. Her songs flourish in the music market with ease, and even touches all demographics. Mercy has achieved almost everything achievable in the music industry. 

With a career spanning over a decade, she came into the music industry fully made. Her speed to greatness is only one that God gives. Mercy has created works that will last into posterity, and, with the impact she is still making with her darling husband, she is quickly entering into legendary, and has even become a course to be studied in institutions because of her global impact which the hourglass will never erase!

Written by Dike Williams,

For Pearls Magazine.

magazinepearls@gmail.com

www.https://bit.ly/34A7sem

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Commercial Pressure Washing in Greenville, SC

Childers Pressure Washing is the best choice for those looking for professional commercial pressure washing in Greenville, SC. This service company specializes in removing dirt, grime, and stains from various surfaces to create a clean and welcoming environment for clients and employees. Then, their way eco-friendly cleaning solutions are very effective yet safe for the environment. So, Childers Pressure Washing implements a responsible approach to property maintenance. Besides, regular pressure washing prevents damage from mold and mildew, which saves you from costly repairs in the long run. This cleaning service provider tailors their services to fit your specific needs and schedule to ensure minimal disruption to business operations. To schedule your appointment with this commercial pressure washing company in Greenville, SC, contact (864) 732-0202.

Pros of Living in Greenville, SC

Greenville, SC, offers a low cost of living, a walkable downtown area, a variety of great restaurants, green spaces, mild winters, and multiple arts festivals and museums. However, it also has a high crime rate, low racial diversity, and hot, humid summers. Greenville County, SC, is a good place to live due to its buzzy downtown district, walkability to numerous restaurants, impressive arts scene, abundant nature, and subtropical climate. Overall, Greenville is a great place to live because of its diverse and appealing environment.

Swamp Rabbit Trail

Swamp Rabbit Trail is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. The trail is a 22-mile of beauty, a scenic location that offers a variety of recreational opportunities. Outdoor lovers, regardless of age, can enjoy biking, running, and walking. Then, the trail leads through different landscapes. From urban areas to the rural countryside, you can find something beautiful. It gives a unique blend of natural beauty and urban convenience. Then, along the way, the visitors can enjoy the picturesque views of the Reedy River, the historic landmarks, and the charming neighborhoods. The well-maintained paths, convenient access points, and numerous amenities make it a perfect choice for people of all ages and fitness levels.

February Fund Raising Bash

Greenville, ranked 24th out of 2,500 counties for upward mobility, is focusing on economic mobility through the Junior League of Greenville (JLG). The league, which has been working on this since 2019, is set to host a Mardi Gras bash in February to raise funds for their training curriculum, grants program, and community projects. The event will feature food from The Lost Cajun and shipped-from-New Orleans king cake, as well as music from the Erica Berg Collective. Over 30 organizations have applied for this year's JLG grants, with grant recipients receiving up to $15,000 for new or ongoing projects. The Junior League of Greenville, founded in 1929, has a legacy in Greenville, including the founding of Pendleton Place, the Roper Mountain Science Center, and The Warehouse Theatre.

Link to Map Driving Direction

Greenville Health System Swamp Rabbit Trail South Carolina, USA

Continue to Sulphur Springs Rd 1 min (0.3 mi)

Take Old Buncombe Rd, W Blue Ridge Dr and Woodside Ave to Pendleton St in Parker 10 min (4.5 mi)

Childers Pressure Washing 1302 Pendleton St, Greenville, SC 29611, United States

[qnewsau]

Meet the new cast of 'Drag Race: Down Under'

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Meet the new cast of 'Drag Race: Down Under'

Drag Race: Down Under is back, and for the first time in ‘Drag Race’ herstory, Michelle Visage is stepping up to host. 

“Ohhhhh Babies, I am buzzing with excitement for season 4 of ‘Drag Race Down Under.’ The talent this year is unreal, and I’m so proud of these incredible Australasian queens,” Visage told Variety.

“It’s so important for the world to see the diversity and creativity of drag in this region—it’s more than just entertainment, it’s a movement. These queens are putting Aussie and Kiwi drag on the global stage where it belongs, and trust me, they are ready to slay!”

Rhys Nicholson will also be returning to the main judging panel, alongside a rotating cast of Down Under drag royalty.

Meet the new cast of queens ready to snatch the crown below.

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BRENDA BRESSED (Melbourne, VIC), 24 

A high energy, camp performer with a background in musical theatre. Despite her young age, Brenda Bressed is considered to be one of the most polished queens on the Melbourne scene. In 2023 Brenda appeared as one of the finalists on The Voice Australia, belonging to Rita Ora’s team, and has since garnered quite the following. Brenda names Dolly Parton as a key drag inspiration, in awe of her fashion, wigs, musical talent and charity work.

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FREYA ARMANI (Brisbane, QLD), 24

Originally born in Philadelphia, USA, of Lebanese and Puerto Rican ethnicity, Freya made her way across the pond back in 2011. She started drag in 2019 and has found herself to be booked and blessed ever since, working as a regular at all the biggest gay clubs up and down the Gold Coast. Known for her stage presence, she belongs to the Drag Haus of Thicc, a POC collective in Brisbane and is passionate about innovation and diversity in the industry. In addition to competitive dance experience, she also has years of acting on the stage and screen as well as a Bachelors degree in dramatic training from Queensland University of Technology.

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KARNA FORD (Sydney, NSW), 27 

Known for her high energy performance style and sassy attitude, Sydney’s dancing diva can be found jumping off stages and doing the splits. One of the newest queens on the scene, she has quickly become well known with a recent highlight being winning Sydney’s Slay 2 Stay competition. Karna was also a special guest performer at the opening ceremonies for Sydney World Pride, and recently appeared in Jessica Mauboy’s latest music video, “Right here, right now” and on the TV series NCIS Sydney. She would like to incorporate more of her Filipino culture into her performances and travel internationally with drag.

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LAZY SUSAN (Melbourne, VIC), 32

This queen is pure comedy, known for her zany sense of humour and kooky drag aesthetic, Lazy Susan’s drag is unmatched by any other queen on the Melbourne scene. Her most recent achievements include performing with Charlie XCX, appearing in a Troy Sivan music video and selling out at Melbourne comedy festival. She is also known for her online content, namely her YouTube channel as well as appearing on Kick Ons with Art Simone.

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LUCINA INNOCENCE (Auckland, NZ), 28

This queen is a tall drink of water, standing at around 6ft 7 in drag. Lucina has spent the last seven years building up her reputation and is known for her wig styling ability – with some of her work appearing on drag race alumni Yuri Guy & Flor. Lucina is a gorgeous queen who can make her own garments and is known for her live singing performances.

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MANDY MOOBS (Brisbane, QLD), 33

Brisbane’s most accomplished drag costumier, Mandy Moobs offers the most polished looks – some of which have already appeared on the mainstage of RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under! Known as the ‘mum’ of Brisbane, Mandy’s achievements include having been nominated for Best Drag Artist three years in a row and having represented Australia at the NZ Pride Ski week last year.

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MAX DRAG QUEEN (Melbourne, VIC), 24

A formidable force on the Melbourne scene, Max Drag Queen is known for pulling out ALL the stunts on stage, as well as belonging to the Isis Avis Loren Dynasty. Max has previously won Best New Talent at the Melbourne’s Drag Awards, won countless drag competitions such as Dragathon, and appeared in a number of national campaigns. Many queens fear having to perform against Max Drag Queen!

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NIKITA IMAN (Auckland, NZ), 27

This Samoan beauty was birthed in the ballroom where she won her first category, “FACE” – which is exactly what she’ll be serving in the competition! After getting a taste of drag, Nikkita ventured out to explore the Auckland club scene and has been unstoppable ever since. Now based in Sydney, Nikita recently made the move to try and break into the scene there.

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OLIVIA DREAMS (Wellington, NZ), 26 

Olivia is a young, passionate and high performer who is up and coming on the Wellington scene. She’s been doing drag for three years now and is known for being the quintessential pop diva, able to serve a high energy dance number as well as a ballad. Her biggest achievement so far is producing her own drag show that toured nationwide. Olivia’s star is shining bright. Originally from Te Tai Tokerau and of Te Rarawa descent, she has been calling Te-Whanganui-a-Tara home for the last four years and aims to ensure that Rainbow Wellington is inclusive and supports diverse rainbow and disability communities.

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VYBE (Sydney, NSW), 32

Vybe has been in the Sydney scene for the last 13 years, residing with her drag sister (and brother), RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under Season 1 contestant Coco Jumbo. Vybe is a polished queen with a killer sense of humour. A regular host at Universal, Stonewall and Arq Sydney, she has performed at major venues, festivals, parties and the incredible Mardi Gras After Party numerous times over the years, as well as working with high profile companies including Qantas, Disney and Playstation.

The new season will premiere on Friday, November 1 on Stan.

For the latest LGBTIQA+ Sister Girl and Brother Boy news, entertainment, community stories in Australia, visit qnews.com.au. Check out our latest magazines or find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

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Co-Living in Washington DC

Are you seeking for a comfortable co-living in Washington, DC? Then, the apartment rentals on Dahlia Street NW from Clover at The Parks is the No.1 choice. Dahlia Street NW apartments are well-liked because of their excellent location and luxurious features. These apartment are specifically situated for the convenience of the residents. It's very accessible to go to the parks, stores, and restaurants in the area. In fact, this makes these apartments highly sought for. Get the co-living spaces you're looking for, plus, the modern finishes, roomy floor plans, and practical features like a fully-stocked fitness facility, club lounge, bar, mail room, BBQ grills, courtyard lounge, and more. For further information on apartments, give Clover at The Parks' leasing office a call at (771) 777-9757.

Pros of Living in Washington, DC

Washington, DC, has an extensive public transportation network, including the Metro, buses, and bike-share programs, which makes it one of the best cities in the USA for commuting and accessing amenities. This system reduces traffic congestion and pollution, which makes living in D.C. a convenient one. However, the city also faces seasonal weather extremes, with hot summers and cold winters. The summer months can be particularly hot, while winters can bring significant snowfall and icy conditions, but these weather seasons are all perfect for what we call balance. Also, the diverse culinary scenes in Washington offer an array of international and American cuisines, including Michelin-starred restaurants, food trucks, farmers' markets, specialty food shops, and food festivals. Washington is a foodie's paradise, and it enhances the city's cultural richness.

Smithsonian Institution

The Smithsonian Institution is a place that everyone should visit. If you're interested in history, culture, and science, the Smithsonian Institution is a great place. This vast complex of museums offers a wide range of exhibits in art, history, science, and culture. I like that this institution offers a free admission so it's a great place to learn something new, explore diverse cultures, and be inspired. There's something for everyone to enjoy from the National Air and Space Museum to the National Museum of Natural History. With its world-class collections and engaging exhibits, the Smithsonian Institution is a truly unforgettable experience for all its visitors.

Johnny Cash Statue Heads to Washington

A statue of Johnny Cash, sculpted by artist Kevin Kresse, is set to be unveiled in Washington, D.C., at the U.S. Capitol. The eight-foot-tall statue is the second from Arkansas to replace two existing statues representing the state at the Capitol. The statue, enclosed in a wooden crate behind a tractor-trailer, will be unveiled on September 24. Arkansas sent the statue to replace two existing ones at the Capitol for over 100 years. The Legislature 2019 voted to replace the two statues with Bates and Cash. Cash, born in Kingsland, Arkansas, died in 2003 at 71. He was among the few artists inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Link to Map Driving Direction

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History 10th St. & Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20560, United States

Head west on Constitution Ave. NW toward 12th St NW 37 sec (0.1 mi)

Turn right onto 12th St NW 3 min (0.5 mi)

Take 16th St NW to Fort Stevens Dr NW 21 min (4.8 mi)

Turn right onto Fort Stevens Dr NW 2 min (0.4 mi)

Drive to Georgia Ave NW 3 min (0.9 mi)

Clover at The Parks 1155 Dahlia St NW, Washington, DC 20012, United States

[tomorrowxtogether]

Tomorrow X Together on the group's new music, proudest moment and go-to Five Guys order

A lot can happen in a year. Just ask Tomorrow X Together. The K-pop group, known as TXT, performed at Lollapalooza in 2022. A year later, the five artists are headlining the festival alongside Grammy winners Red Hot Chili Peppers, Billie Eilish and Kendrick Lamar.

“I didn’t believe it at first,” Hueningkai, 20, said about the group’s big slot at the iconic Chicago music festival. “It was an honor.”

TXT chatted with USA TODAY shortly after two sold-out shows at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. The group spoke mostly in English, using a translator a few times. TXT’s U.S. tour continues through Memorial Day weekend, with dates at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. And while TXT is traveling across the country performing for thousands of fans, the artists managed to take some time for themselves.“A few days ago we went to SoHo to shop,” Yeonjun, 23, said of the group’s time in New York City. “We went to Central Park and it was such a good place.”Hueningkai added the group stopped by Five Guys where he grabbed a favorite: Bacon cheeseburger and a peanut butter milkshake. Fans of TXT may remember seeing the five performers at the burger chain during a 2019 reality show that documented behind-the-scenes moments with the group.

TXT fans, collectively called “MOA," which stands for “moments of alwaysness,” have driven the group since their inception.“I think they’re our biggest inspiration,” Taehyun, 21, said. “We are fire and they are gasoline.”

When the group debuted in 2019, TXT won Rookie of the Year at the Asia Artist Awards.

“It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity at a meaningful juncture of our journey,” Soobin, 22, said. “I’m proud of that.”

Their latest release, “The Name Chapter: Temptation” dropped in January and debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. The EP’s lead single was “Sugar Rush Ride,” a dance pop song with a catchy melody. Using such an earworm for the first single was not a coincidence.

“I think these days there’s short-form, Reels and YouTube Shorts, that’s so important to singers,” Taehyun said. “Making the melody ‘hook-y’ is very important.”

TXT, like BTS, is under Big Hit Music, a subsidiary of HYBE Corporation. And the group believes that the management company has valued working with them.

“I enjoy (Big Hit’s) music style,” Hueningkai said. “They're great at getting us a lot of good opportunities. They're incredible on that front.”

And as far as new music, fans will have to wait. At least, for now.“Our world tour is still ongoing, so for the rest of our tour we’ll make lots of good memories with our ‘MOA,’ " said Beomgyu, 22. “And we’re focusing on coming back with good music and a good new album.”

[enmusasblog]

Annika Fehling  - en av våra folkkära artister -  släpper singeln "Nallen" Som del av Annika Fehlings kommande album "Barndomsland" släpper Annika nya singeln "Nallen"  den 27 september - precis innan hennes Tysklandsturné. Till sin hjälp har hon Patrick Rydman på keyboards, slagverk och produktion och Christer Jonasson Tolv på lapsteel. Med en mjuk hand leder Annika oss med sin karaktäristiska varma stämma längs barndomslandets stigar. Vem har inte någon gång haft en nalle? På sin nya singel tar sångerskan, låtskrivaren och kompositören Annika Fehling oss med tillbaka. "Jag rensade på vinden för ett tag sen, och ur en låda trillade ett fotografi på mig som barn när jag kramade min nalle. Jag slogs av hur viktig nallen var för mig då,  och hur viktig denna första relation, som de flesta har varit med om, har påverkat mig. Kanske kan också fler människor känna igen sig i denna upplevelse? Ur detta kom en sång - Nallen!", säger Annika Fehling. Annika Fehling är en gotländsk turnerande singer/songwriter, sångerska och kompositör. Hon har spelat på otaliga scener och festivaler runt om i världen. Till dags dato har hon utkommit med 14 CD-album, medverkat i Mello, och utsågs 2019 till Region Gotlands Kulturpristagare. Annika driver den mycket uppskattade Visbyfestivalen som i år fyllde 17 år. Hon driver också Club Acoustic och Musik&Poesifesten, liksom Gotland International Songwriters Retreat och kurser.  Hennes musik finns på Spotify både solo och med Annika Fehling Trio -AFT. Hon spelar även i trion GLIMRA. Annika Fehling har delat scen med artister som: José Gonzales, Monica Zetterlund, Jill Johnsson,  Staffan Hellstrand, David Olney (USA) , Tom Kimmel (USA), Mikael Rickfors, Marie Bergman, Jesse Winchester (USA), Kevin Welch (USA). Hon har spelat på scener som Blue Bird Café i Nashville, Arctic Sounds på Grönland, Kerrville Festival (Texas), Mailaul Festival Estonia, Tai-As Lithuania, Belfast Nashville Festival, Copenhagen Songwriters Festival, Anderson Fair och Mucky Duck i Houston, Saxon Pub i Austin USA och många fler. Sagts om Annika Fehling: " Annika...har redan allt som behövs i talang, röst och förmågan att skriva låtar. Här visar hon definitivt att hon hör hemma bland de kvinnliga artister som brukar hålla till på olika Billboardlistor." Bengt Eriksson För mer information:https://www.annikafehling.com/ www.facebook.com/annikafehling För intervjuer och frågor: Anette Ståhl på Enmusa Music Tel: 0707 180 120 eller anette@enmusamusic.com

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An Atlas of Es Devlin, exhibition at the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum, from November 18, 2023, through August 11, 2024.

It is an understatement to say that the extent of Es Devlin's work is impressive. Some say she might be one of the best Spatial Experience designers in the world, although she goes by the official title of British artist and stage designer.

From top to bottom, left to right: Opening film installation. Exhibition gallery. Model of the Seed, a 15-meter sculpture at the Jubail Mangrove Park, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2020. Model of the stage for Atlas, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles, California, USA, 2019. Video of three scale models with projection mapping: Stage for Carmen, Bregenz Festival, Lake Constance, Austria, 2017; Stage for Miley Cyrus World Arena Tour, 2014; Stage for Hello, Adele World Arena and Stadium Tour, 2016-17.

Es Devlin's work is best described in her own words in the exhibition's overture:

Es Devlin's Voice: I've always drawn on my books. I write in their margins, Underline the phrases that resonate,

The play scripts, opera, pop music scores and lyrics, poems, research texts, lists of endangered species and languages.

My markings are a map So I can find my way, Pick up my train of thought Next time I visit.

I've always loved books with printed dashed lines and scissors, Books that invite you to cut and fold, paste their pages - to transform printed text and music into sculpture, To translate Ideas into forms And action.

When I was about 11 years old, I remember walking down a music school corridor. Light and sound emanated through the glass windows of each practice room. I could hear someone playing a Bach cello suite through one window, a Miles Davis trumpet piece through another, a soprano singing Mozart, someone was reciting a Shakespeare text, a guitarist was playing Led Zeppelin.

I observed a shaft of light in the corridor illuminating dust particles in the air, and I thought:

Being here, in the space in between, between music, light and architecture - this is also a kind of practice.

I'm still walking down this corridor now - sometimes alone, often holding hands, running at speed, with choreographers, composers, directors, writers, activists, engineers, and dancers.

We read and draw alone and together, imagining worlds that don't yet exist.

All of the ideas start on a piece of paper like the ones in front of you, in a room like this. We cut and glue pieces of cardboard into sculptures that will be translated into spaces much bigger than this. Sometimes in front of audiences of hundreds, sometimes thousands, or hundreds of thousands.

Every audience is a temporary society, A rehearsal community.

We arrive in one state, Sit or stand close together in the dark for a few hours, Collectively imagining our way into experimental perspectives, Collectively imagining our way into a new world.

We depart in an altered state, the architecture of our minds redrawn by new thoughts and feelings.

Sometimes we use magic and illusion. If we can destabilize our own expectations about how objects behave in a theatre, Then maybe we can start to question our other fixed beliefs. Here, we can rewrite the rules. We can decide together, right now, that this studio wall is not really a wall, but a piece of paper - which we can tear open and walk through together.

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Holidays 7.2

Holidays

Asian Openbill Day

Battle of Marston Moor Anniversary Day

Be Nice To People You Don't Like Day

Cecil the Lion Day

Civil Rights Act Anniversary Day

Day of Commemoration and Remembrance of Don Andres Guacurari (Argentina)

Diplomatic Service Day (Kazakhstan)

Disappearance of Amelia Earhart Day

Fisherman’s Day (Marshall Islands)

Flag Day (Curaçao)

Freedom From Fear of Public Speaking Day

Half and Half Day [7.1 in Leap Years]

I Forgot Day

Indian Coming Out Day

International Earp Day

International Robot Day

Lavender Day (French Republic)

Made in the USA Day

Midpoint Day

National Disco Day (New Zealand)

National Literacy Day

National Margot Robbie Day

National Report Military Fraud Day

National Thank You Day

National Wildland Firefighter Day

Palio di Provenzano (Siena, Italy, Italy horse race) [also 8.16]

Police Day (Azerbaijan)

Rebildfesten (Denmark)

Remember To Feed the Hummingbirds Day

Sherman Anti-Trust Day

Special Recreation for the Disabled Day

Steam Engine Day

Sylvia Rivera Day

Try to Find Your Slinky Day

Unity Day (Zambia)

Violin Lovers’ Day

Walmart Day

World Disorders of the Corpus Callosum Day

World Porcupine Day

World Sports Journalists Day

World UFO Day [also 6.24]

Zeppelin Day [also 3.14]

Food & Drink Celebrations

National Anisette Day

Õllesummer begins (Beer Summer; Estonia)

Raspberry Cheesecake Day

Independence & Related Days

Bahia (Brazilian state; from Portugal; 1823)

Gumland (Declared; 2019) [unrecognized]

Pasig Foundation Day (Philippines)

1st Tuesday in June

Carnival Tuesday (Saint Vincent and Grenadines) [1st Tuesday]

Family Day (Lesotho) [1st Tuesday]

Taco Tuesday [Every Tuesday]

Festivals Beginning July 2, 2024

Cognac Blues Passions (Cognac, France) [thru 7.7]

Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod (Llangollen, United Kingdom) [thru 7.7]

Nowhere (Zaragoza, Spain) [thru 7.7]

Palio di Siena (Siena, Spain) [thru 7.2]

Southeast Old Threshers’ Reunion (Denton, North Carolina) [thru 7.6]

Williamstown Theatre Festival (Williamstown, Massachusetts) [thru 8.10]

Feast Days

Aberoh and Atom (Coptic Church)

Adonia (Ancient Rome)

André Kertész (Artology)

Asala (a.k.a. Asalha Puja or Dharma Day; Buddhism)

Athos Bulcão (Artology)

Bernardino Realino (Christian; Saint)

Day of Bes (Pagan)

Distressed Elves’ Creditors’ Day (Shamanism)

Feast of Expectant Mothers (Ancient Rome)

Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Anglicanism; Levoča at Mariánska hora)

Hermann Hesse (Writerism)

St. Leo the Great (Positivist; Saint)

Mid Year’s Day (Discordian)

Monegundis (a.k.a. Monegondes; Christian; Saint)

Otto (a.k.a. Otho) of Bamberg (Christian; Saint)

Oudoceus (Christian; Saint)

Pesto Sauce Day (Pastafarian)

Phil Spector Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Pippa Pepper (Muppetism)

Pishoy (Coptic Church)

Processus and Martinian (Christian; Martyrs)

Raidho Rune Lore (Starza Pagan Book of Days)

Rinaldo Cuneo (Artology)

The Secret of HIMH (Animated Film; 1982)

Stephen III of Moldavia (Christian; Saint)

Swithin (Christian; Saint)

Theodoor Rombouts (Artology)

Thomas Hardy (Writerism)

Visitation of the Blessed Virgin (Christian)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Sensho (先勝 Japan) [Good luck in the morning, bad luck in the afternoon.]

Premieres

Airplane! (Film; 1980)

Bang a Gong (Get It On), by T. Rex (Song; 1971)

Before Sunset (Film; 2004)

Boyz n the Hood (Film; 1991)

Bride and Gloom (Fleischer/Famous Popeye Cartoon; 1954)

The Chamber of Secrets, by J.K. Rowling (Novel; 1998) [Harry Potter #2]

Coraline, by Neil Gaiman (Novella; 2002)

Crossed Skis, by Carol Carnac (Novel; 1952)

Don’t Be Cruel recorded, by Elvis Presley (Song; 1956)

Earth to Echo (Film; 2014)

Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (Animated Film; 2001)

Finlandia, by Jean Sibelius (Symphonic Tone Poem; 1900)

The Firm (Film; 1993)

The Great Mouse Detective (Animated Disney Film; 1986)

Hancock (Film; 2008)

Her Majesty, recorded by The Beatles (Song; 1969)

Hound Dog, recorded by Elvis Presley (Song; 1956)

Ice Ice Baby, by Vanilla Ice (Song; 1990)

Imperial Bedroom, by Elvis Costello (Album; 1982)

King Creole (Film; 1958) [Elvis Presley #4]

Men in Black (Film; 1997)

Much Ado About Nothing (Film; 1993)

My Side of the Mountain, by Jean Craighead George (Novel; 1959)

Night and Day (Film; 1946)

Playback, by Raymond Chandler (Novel; 1958)

Room and Wrath (Chilly Willy Cartoon; 1956)

The Secret of NIMH (Animated Film; 1982)

Sergeant York (Film; 1941)

Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas (Film; 2003)

Spider-Man: Far From Home (Film; 2019)

Taggart (UK TV Series; 1985)

Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (Film; 2003)

Tomorrowland (Disneyland section opens; 1967)

Tragic Magic (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1962)

Under the cherry Moon (Film; 1986)

U.S. Declaration of Independence passed by Congress (Political Document; 1776)

Warrior Nun (TV Series; 2020)

Today’s Name Days

Wiltrud (Austria)

Mladen, Ostoja, Oton, Višnja (Croatia)

Patricie (Czech Republic)

Maria (Denmark)

Milve, Milvi (Estonia)

Kukka-Maaria, Maaria, Maija, Maiju, Maikki, Mari, Maria, Marika, Meeri, Riia (Finland)

Martinien (France)

Jakob, Mariä, Wiltrud (Germany)

Anargyros, Argyris, Damianos, Kosmas (Greece)

Ottó (Hungary)

Bernardino, Maria, Ottone (Italy)

Dauma, Ilvars, Lauma, Vineta (Latvia)

Gantautė, Jotvingas, Marijonas (Lithuania)

Kjartan, Kjellfrid (Norway)

Juda, Maria, Martynian, Otto, Piotr, Urban (Poland)

Stefan (România)

Berta (Slovakia)

Bernardino, Marcia, Urbano, Vidal (Spain)

Rosa, Rosita (Sweden)

Othello, Otis, Otto, Penelope, Penny, Petunia (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 184 of 2024; 182 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 2 of week 27 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Duir (Oak) [Day 24 of 28]

Chinese: Month 5 (Geng-Wu), Day 27 (Ding-Mao)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]

Hebrew: 26 Sivan 5784

Islamic: 25 Dhu al-Hijjah 1445

J Cal: 4 Red; Foursday [4 of 30]

Julian: 19 June 2024

Moon: 13%: Waning Crescent

Positivist: 15 Charlemagne (7th Month) [St. Leo the Great]

Runic Half Month: Feoh (Wealth) [Day 9 of 15]

Season: Summer (Day 13 of 94)

Week: 1st Week of July

Zodiac: Cancer (Day 12 of 31)