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Associated Press
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA INSPIRES THE BAD GUYS TO DO GOOD
ATLANTA, June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As DreamWorks Animation's The Bad Guys 2 arrives in theaters on August 1, Boys & Girls Clubs of America is teaming up with the film and the acclaimed animation studio for the first time to inspire The Bad Guys to 'Do Good,' instilling positive character, leadership and service values within the next generation. This summer, The Bad Guys 2 will kick off a 'Do Good' challenge for Club kids, helping them expand their character and leadership skills by performing and documenting meaningful acts of service within their communities while cultivating empathy, creativity and teamwork. To further highlight the importance of doing good in communities nationwide, DreamWorks Animation has created a co-branded public-service announcement with Boys & Girls Clubs of America that will play throughout the summer ahead of The Bad Guys 2 movie release in theatres. 'Boys & Girls Clubs are places where good happens every day – places where young people open the door to supportive environments and opportunities that help them thrive,' says Chad Hartman, National Vice President of Corporate Partnerships & Growth. 'Being chosen for this partnership with DreamWorks Animation's The Bad Guys 2 is a tremendous honor, and we're energized to inspire, empower and encourage moviegoers to join us in creating positive change in their communities as they head to their local theatres this summer.' According to a 2024 survey from Boys & Girls Clubs of America, 85 percent of Club members say they have done things to help people in their community, while 86 percent feel they can stand up for what they think is right, even if their friends disagree. Boys & Girls Club programs help youth become responsible, caring citizens, develop leadership skills and gain opportunities for planning, decision-making and contributing to the community. The Bad Guys film franchise, launched in 2022, is based on the blockbuster best-selling book series by Aaron Blabey about a crackerjack crew of criminal outlaws who decide to become good guys instead. In the new action-packed chapter, the now-reformed Bad Guys find themselves hijacked into a high-stakes, globe-trotting heist, masterminded by a new team of criminals they never saw coming: The Bad Girls. To learn more about this partnership, visit ### About Boys & Girls Clubs of America For more than 160 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America ( ) has provided a safe place for kids and teens to learn and grow. Clubs offer caring adult mentors, fun and friendship, and high-impact youth development programs on a daily basis during critical non-school hours. Boys & Girls Clubs programming promotes academic success, good character and leadership, and healthy lifestyles. Over 5,500 Clubs serve more than 4 million young people through Club membership and community outreach. Clubs are located in cities, towns, public housing and on Native lands throughout the country, and serve military families in BGCA-affiliated Youth Centers on U.S. military installations worldwide. The national headquarters is located in Atlanta. Learn more about Boys & Girls Clubs of America on Facebook and LinkedIn. About DreamWorks Animation's The Bad Guys 2 Everyone's favorite felons are back, and this time, they've got company. In the new action-packed chapter from DreamWorks Animation's acclaimed comedy smash about a crackerjack crew of animal outlaws, our now-reformed Bad Guys are trying (very, very hard) to be good, but instead find themselves hijacked into a high-stakes, globe-trotting heist, masterminded by a new team of criminals they never saw coming: The Bad Girls. Based on the New York Times best-selling book series by Aaron Blabey, which has soared from 8 million to over 30 million copies sold since the first film's release in 2022, The Bad Guys 2 stars the stellar original cast, led by Academy Award® winner Sam Rockwell as Mr. Wolf, SAG award nominee Marc Maron as safe-cracker Mr. Snake, SAG award nominee Craig Robinson as master-of disguise Mr. Shark, Grammy winner Anthony Ramos as Mr. Piranha and Emmy winner Awkwafina as hacker Ms. Tarantula, aka 'Webs.' The returning voice cast is joined by a new trio of comedic powerhouses as The Bad Girls: Oscar® nominee Danielle Brooks (The Color Purple) as Bad Girls leader Kitty Kat, a dangerously clever snow leopard; Oscar® nominee Maria Bakalova (Borat Subsequent Movie Film) as Pigtail, a brilliant Bulgarian wild boar engineer; and Emmy nominee and comedy icon Natasha Lyonne (Russian Doll, Poker Face) as Doom, a wry raven with a knack for deception. From celebrated returning director Pierre Perifel and producer Damon Ross, The Bad Guys 2 also features the alumni voice talents of Emmy nominee Zazie Beetz as Governor Diane Foxington, BAFTA winner Richard Ayoade as Professor Marmalade, Emmy winner Alex Borstein as Police Chief (now Commissioner) Misty Luggins and Lilly Singh as sensationalist reporter Tiffany Fluffit. The Bad Guys 2 is co-directed by JP Sans, who served as head of character animation on the first film. The music is by Oscar®-nominated returning composer Daniel Pemberton. About DreamWorks Animation DreamWorks Animation (DWA), a division of the Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, within NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation, is a global family entertainment company with feature film and television brands. The company's deep portfolio of intellectual property is supported by a robust, worldwide consumer products practice, which includes licensing, and location-based entertainment venues around the world. DWA's feature film heritage includes many of the world's most beloved characters and franchises, including Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, How to Train Your Dragon, Spirit, Trolls, The Boss Baby and 2022's The Bad Guys and Puss in Boots: The Last Wish have amassed more than $16 billion in global box office receipts. DreamWorks Animation's television studio is one of the world's leading producers of high-quality, animated family programming, reaching consumers in more than 190 countries with a diverse array of award-winning original content through streaming and linear broadcasters. Attachment Eliza Lynch Boys & Girls Clubs of America 2035227010 [email protected]
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Here are 10 summer festivals in Vermont to attend this year
Looking forward to spending time outdoors at a festival or fair this summer? Luckily, Vermont has plenty of exciting festivals lined up to celebrate the season all summer long, from June through September. From food festivals to outdoor concerts to historical agricultural fairs, the state is sure to have the perfect festival for the whole family to enjoy. Here are 10 festivals in Vermont to attend this summer. The Vermont State Fair, Vermont's oldest agricultural fair, will return this summer for the 179th time. Hosted by the Rutland Agricultural Society, this five-day event will include live entertainment, carnival rides and food trucks, as well as agricultural demonstrations like animal races or tractor shows. Hours and ticket information for the 2025 Vermont State Fair will follow in the coming weeks. When: Tuesday, Aug. 12 through Saturday, Aug. 16 Where: 175 S Main St., Rutland Back in Montpelier this July is Do Good Fest, a charity music festival that benefits the Vermont Foodbank. This year, Do Good's headliner is Grammy award-winning band The Fray, who will be joined by the Plain White T's and Sammy Rae & The Friends. Along with the big concert, this festival will also have two dozen food trucks, a beer garden, a donation drive and a fireworks show. General admission to Do Good Fest costs just $5, but all size donations are accepted. Children ages five and under enter for free. When: Saturday, July 12 from 2-9 p.m. Where: National Life Group, 1 National Life Dr., Montpelier VT concerts: Have some hot fun in the summertime with these outdoor concerts in Vermont Head over to the 45th annual Quechee Hot Air Balloon Festival for a dreamy weekend of hot air balloon rides through the scenic Upper Valley sky. As the longest-running hot air balloon festival in New England, this event also features live music, a kids zone and over 50 artisan vendors of local foods and goods. Tickets, which cost $25 for adults or $5 for children, include admission for the whole weekend, so guests may come and go throughout the three-day festival. Balloon rides are sold separately. When: Friday, June 20 through Sunday, June 22. Hours are 3-8 p.m. on Friday, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday. Where: Quechee Green Park, 70 Village Green, Quechee Nothing says summer like fresh blueberries, and Southern Vermont's Deerfield Valley is celebrating the popular fruit with a 10-day festival. The area-wide festival will feature various blueberry-themed events, including a blueberry parade, a blueberry kids fair, a blueberry craft fair, a blueberry parade, blueberry planting classes, a blueberry dessert competition and a blueberry pie eating contest. Additionally, the festival will be accompanied by lots of live music, farmers markets and special blueberry-infused creations from local restaurants and bars, including blueberry chicken tacos, blueberry pancakes and blueberry lemon martinis. While most of the events for the blueberry festival are free, some may have individual costs. A full schedule with details can be found online. When: Friday, July 25 through Sunday, Aug. 3. Where: Various locations in Deerfield Valley Close out summer at the 103rd Champlain Valley Fair, coming to Essex Junction at the end of August. The iconic fair has plenty of agricultural demonstrations and competitions, cooking competitions, carnival rides and games, a demolition derby and more. The ten-day fair also features a different entertainment act each night, including Lil Jon, Dustin Lynch and Gabriel Iglesias this year. Tickets are now available online, with single-day admission starting at $12 for adults and $6 for children. Concerts and rides are sold separately. When: Friday, Aug. 22 through Sunday, August 31. Gates open at noon on weekdays and 10 a.m. on weekends. Where: 105 Pearl St., Essex Junction VT festivals: Long-running Burlington festival hits pause for 2025 with plans to return next year Established in 1991, the Vermont Brewers Festival is a popular two-day craft beer event located on the picturesque shores of Lake Champlain. While sipping on beer from over 30 craft breweries, guests can shop from local food and goods vendors, enjoy live music and play lawn games like giant beer pong. Tickets cost $60 in advance or $65 day-of. Each ticket includes 15 tabs to use as drink tickets, with five extra tickets available for purchase inside. Designated driver tickets are also available for $22 on-site only. When: Friday, July 18 from 5:30-9:30 p.m. and Saturday, July 19 from noon to 4 p.m. or 5:30-9:30 p.m. Where: Waterfront Park, 10 College St., Burlington Each summer, the Chaffee Art Center hosts an Art in the Park Festival showcasing fine art, photography and crafts from local artists. The free festival also includes specialty foods, children's activities, live music and demonstrations of artworks in progress. When: Saturday, Aug. 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Main Street Park, 5 S Main St., Rutland Burlington is celebrating summer with the perfect festival for wine lovers – a day of wine tasting and food sampling on the shores of Lake Champlain. The festival will feature wines from all over the world, including Italy, Spain, France and right here in Vermont, as well as artisan cheeses, meats and chocolates. Admission costs $80 per guest for advance tickets or $95 on the day of the event. The price of the ticket includes all food sampling, wine tasting and on-site presentations. When: Saturday, June 21 from 12:30-3:30 p.m. or 5-8 p.m. Where: Hula Lakeside, 50 Lakeside Ave., Burlington New year, new flavors: Burlington-area restaurants that came on the scene at start of 2025 Back for a fifth year, the Best of Vermont Summer Festival is a newer festival that celebrates summer with live music, craft beverages, artisan products, specialty foods, antique tractors and kids activities. Ticket and scheduling information for this fair will be published online when made available. When: Saturday, Aug. 23 and Sunday, Aug. 24 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Okemo Field at Route 103 and Bixby Road, Ludlow In early June, jazz music will fill the streets of downtown Burlington for the 42nd Burlington Discover Jazz Festival. Musical acts will range in everything from local high school bands to a closing night tribute to Alice Coltrane, one of the most influential women in jazz. Ticket prices vary depending on the specific show. All tickets can be bought online. When: Wednesday, June 4 through Sunday, June 8 Where: Various locations in downtown Burlington This article originally appeared on Burlington Free Press: Summer festivals in VT: 10 festivals to attend this year
