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Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Northwest Missouri Residents to Join National 'NO KINGS' Rally on June 14
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Northwest Missouri residents will gather in Maryville and St. Joseph on Saturday, June 14, as part of the nationwide 'NO KINGS Day of Defiance.' In Maryville, participants will rally on the sidewalk in front of the Courthouse from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., carrying signs and flags. In St. Joseph, demonstrators will meet from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the intersection of Belt Highway and Frederick Boulevard, also with signs and flags in hand. The NO KINGS movement has organized more than 1,200 peaceful rallies across all 50 states and several foreign countries. Millions of citizens, led by volunteers, are expected to take part; marking Flag Day with a show of support for democracy over oligarchy.
Irish Independent
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Brazilian ambassador joins Wicklow artist to bring global water crisis into focus
Drawing audiences from across Ireland to experience a vibrant fusion of fine art photography, environmental consciousness, and cross-cultural dialogue, the insightful exhibition was introduced by Courthouse artistic director Kieran O'Toole, followed by a captivating solo performance by Mestre Sansão on the berimbau, a traditional Brazilian instrument central to capoeira, the Afro-Brazilian martial art that blends music, rhythm, and movement. Guests were welcomed with the Brazilian flag on display and served traditional caipirinhas, adding a festive and immersive cultural touch to the event. Mr Macieira addressed the audience with a poignant message about the urgent need for global climate action, emphasising the importance of COP30, the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference to be hosted by Brazil in 2025, while praising Taves' work for 'elevating water as both a natural and symbolic resource.' Started in 2009, Taves' Water Colour series invites viewers to reflect on the state of water around the world, with the project a visually arresting archive of water imagery captured in diverse global settings. 'What if water, in its fragility, no longer flowed freely—or disappeared altogether?' Taves asked. 'Through these images, I hope to awaken a deeper reflection on water's fragility and its vital importance in our lives.' The enchanting evening concluded with a poetry reading by Wexford-based writer, Sylvia Cullen. Water Colour will remain on view at the Courthouse Arts Centre until Sunday, June 8. The exhibition will close with a special event from 3 to 5 pm, featuring guest speaker William Fagan, chairperson of the Photography Museum of Ireland. A bus can be booked via the Courthouse website for €10 per person. It will depart from the Signal Arts Centre in Bray at 1.45 pm and return from Tinahely at 5 pm. Limited edition postcards featuring a QR code with a preview of the next show are available for purchase.
Irish Independent
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Brazilian ambassador to visit Wicklow this weekend
Since she first began capturing reflections, movements, and transformations in Dingle, County Kerry, in 2009, Brazilian-born Taves has been developing a visual archive centred on water. A member of Visual Artists Ireland and current president of the Bray Camera Club, selected works from her Water Colour collection have been showcased in group exhibitions internationally, including at the Carrousel du Louvre in France, as well as in Belgium, Osaka, Helsinki, New York, Rio de Janeiro and Dublin. Working from her Wicklow studio, Taves' photographic practice blends abstraction, documentary, and poetic sensitivity. Capturing moments with both digital cameras and mobile phones, her instinctive approach is attuned to the subtleties of light, environment, and the emotional resonance of water. In her work, water becomes a metaphor for impermanence, time, and the urgent concerns of the present, especially in the face of the climate crisis, with her reflections on water inviting viewers to contemplate not only the natural world but also the fragility of life itself. Looking ahead to the exhibition launch, Taves said she will be delighted to welcome guest speaker Mr Macieira, who attended her innovative exhibition, Page by Page, with his wife, Mrs Josieane Macieira, in Arklow Library in January. '2025 marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Brazil and Ireland, and having Mr Macieira here to open the exhibition helps mark that significant milestone,' she said. Water Colour will open on Sunday, May 18, from 3 pm to 5 pm. The exhibition will run until June 8 and be open between 10 am to 4 pm from Wednesday to Saturday, and from 12 pm to 4 pm on Sundays. A bus can be booked via the Courthouse website at a cost of €10 per person. It will depart from the Signal Arts Centre in Bray at 1.45 pm and return from Tinahely Courthouse at 5 pm.
Irish Independent
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Brazilian ambassador to visit Co Wicklow this weekend
Since she first began capturing reflections, movements, and transformations in Dingle, County Kerry, in 2009, Brazilian-born Taves has been developing a visual archive centred on water. A member of Visual Artists Ireland and current president of the Bray Camera Club, selected works from her Water Colour collection have been showcased in group exhibitions internationally, including at the Carrousel du Louvre in France, as well as in Belgium, Osaka, Helsinki, New York, Rio de Janeiro and Dublin. Working from her Wicklow studio, Taves' photographic practice blends abstraction, documentary, and poetic sensitivity. Capturing moments with both digital cameras and mobile phones, her instinctive approach is attuned to the subtleties of light, environment, and the emotional resonance of water. In her work, water becomes a metaphor for impermanence, time, and the urgent concerns of the present, especially in the face of the climate crisis, with her reflections on water inviting viewers to contemplate not only the natural world but also the fragility of life itself. Looking ahead to the exhibition launch, Taves said she will be delighted to welcome guest speaker Mr Macieira, who attended her innovative exhibition, Page by Page, with his wife, Mrs Josieane Macieira, in Arklow Library in January. '2025 marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Brazil and Ireland, and having Mr Macieira here to open the exhibition helps mark that significant milestone,' she said. Water Colour will open on Sunday, May 18, from 3 pm to 5 pm. The exhibition will run until June 8 and be open between 10 am to 4 pm from Wednesday to Saturday, and from 12 pm to 4 pm on Sundays. A bus can be booked via the Courthouse website at a cost of €10 per person. It will depart from the Signal Arts Centre in Bray at 1.45 pm and return from Tinahely Courthouse at 5 pm.
Irish Independent
08-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Drogheda Cycling Group to host four events for Bike Week 2025
The group, which regularly organises stewarded community cycles and engages with local authorities in Louth and Meath, has planned a series of rides designed to accommodate cyclists of all ages and abilities. The first event, a Women's Cycle takes place this Sunday, May 11. Participants will meet on Merchant's Quay at 10.30am for a 24km cycle, expected to conclude around 1.30pm. The route will be mostly flat and follow quieter roads. Cyclists must be aged 13 or over, with under-18s required to be accompanied by an adult. An Evening Cycle follows on Thursday, May 15, starting at 7pm from St Peter's Church on West St. This 21km cycle is open to adults aged 18 and over and will make use of the PANCR segregated bike lane and the boardwalk. The event is expected to conclude by 8.30pm. On Saturday, May 17, the group will hold a Family Cycle beginning at 11am from the Abbey Car Park beside the Courthouse. The 10km route is almost entirely traffic-free and suitable all ages and for children who are confident cycling on their own. The ride will end at approximately 1.30pm. The final event is an Adult Cycle on Sunday, May 18, starting again at Courtyard Coffee at 10.30am and finishing around 3pm. Covering 50km, this is the most challenging of the week's events and is open to adults 18 and over. The route will primarily use quiet country roads and include some hills, but it will be paced leisurely to suit those with moderate fitness levels. Vice Chairperson Linda Meehan said the events are open to cyclists of all skills levels and types of bicycles. 'If you have an e-bike, a road bike, a mountain bike, a fold-up bike or anything else you will be welcome. We also welcome all sorts of cyclists including people who are new to cycling or people who used to cycle but haven't done so in years. If you are a bit nervous about taking your bike out on our busy roads or you would just like some company on your cycles why not come along and try one of our events? The pace on our cycles is very relaxed and we have a steward at the front and back of the group so that nobody is left behind. We will stop for refreshments on our daytime cycles,' she said. Chairperson Noel Hogan highlighted the broader impact of the events, noting that Drogheda is set to see the development of cycle lanes that will make the town more accessible to cyclists. 'Bike Week is a great opportunity for people to get out and experience cycling in Ireland's largest town. Drogheda will soon see the construction of cycle lanes through the town and this will make cycling easier and safer for all in Drogheda. Everybody on a bicycle is one less car clogging up the streets of Drogheda and studies consistently show that encouraging people to choose cycling for short journeys will make a big impact on congestion. The Drogheda Cycling Group is doing our part to encourage this mindset change and our local authority must do their part by speeding up the roll out of much needed safe cycling infrastructure,' said Hogan.
