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Sydney Morning Herald
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
June will not be beach weather for Sydney. Here's what you should do instead
With wet weather constantly popping up on the daily forecast, there's no need to let it be a dampener on your social schedule. Sydney's arts and culture scene has plenty of hot-ticket indoor events that don't require gumboots, an umbrella or an impossible-to-refold rain poncho. Check out our guide to the best indoor music gigs, theatre shows, exhibitions, performances and festivals happening in June, all of which will keep spirits soaring even as the rain falls. Titanic. The Human Story Walsh Bay Arts Precinct Pier 2/3, until July 6 History buffs (or fans of James Cameron's 1997 romantic blockbuster) can get up close and personal with the tragedy of the Titanic at a month-long exhibition that has already toured the United States and Britain featuring 200 objects and personal artefacts from passengers and crew members. There is a detailed recreation of the ship's interior from first class to third class that visitors can walk through, while an audio guide lets listeners be completely encompassed by the stories of those who were onboard. Japanese Breakfast Sydney Opera House, June 3 There are still a few seats left to catch Japanese Breakfast, the musical project of songwriter Michelle Zauner, as the Grammy-nominated indie pop outfit hit town for a Vivid gig. The multi-talented Zauner also found massive success with her bestselling 2021 memoir, Crying In H Mart, but is now back focusing on music with the band's most recent album, For Melancholy Brunettes (& Sad Women), receiving rave reviews for a more mature sound when it dropped earlier this year. Sydney Film Festival Various locations, June 4-15 Cinephiles will be out in full force guzzling popcorn and bathing in the big-screen glow as the film festival takes over Sydney's movie theatres. The buzziest titles on this year's program include the Australian premieres for Ari Aster's straight-from-Cannes flick Eddington, with Joaquin Phoenix starring opposite Pedro Pascal, and Kelly Reichardt's art heist drama The Mastermind. But with more than 200 films from 70 countries on the timetable, there is plenty to choose from whatever one's taste. Illume Sydney Opera House, June 4-14 Bangarra Dance Theatre reveals the world premiere of its first visual arts collaboration as Mirning choreographer and Bangarra artistic director Frances Rings and Goolarrgon Bard visual artist Darrell Sibosado merge their creative forces for what should prove an enlightening alliance. The new work Illume explores how the life-sustaining phenomena of light has been woven into Indigenous cultural existence and how light pollution has disrupted that connection.
The Age
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Age
June will not be beach weather for Sydney. Here's what you should do instead
With wet weather constantly popping up on the daily forecast, there's no need to let it be a dampener on your social schedule. Sydney's arts and culture scene has plenty of hot-ticket indoor events that don't require gumboots, an umbrella or an impossible-to-refold rain poncho. Check out our guide to the best indoor music gigs, theatre shows, exhibitions, performances and festivals happening in June, all of which will keep spirits soaring even as the rain falls. Titanic. The Human Story Walsh Bay Arts Precinct Pier 2/3, until July 6 History buffs (or fans of James Cameron's 1997 romantic blockbuster) can get up close and personal with the tragedy of the Titanic at a month-long exhibition that has already toured the United States and Britain featuring 200 objects and personal artefacts from passengers and crew members. There is a detailed recreation of the ship's interior from first class to third class that visitors can walk through, while an audio guide lets listeners be completely encompassed by the stories of those who were onboard. Japanese Breakfast Sydney Opera House, June 3 There are still a few seats left to catch Japanese Breakfast, the musical project of songwriter Michelle Zauner, as the Grammy-nominated indie pop outfit hit town for a Vivid gig. The multi-talented Zauner also found massive success with her bestselling 2021 memoir, Crying In H Mart, but is now back focusing on music with the band's most recent album, For Melancholy Brunettes (& Sad Women), receiving rave reviews for a more mature sound when it dropped earlier this year. Sydney Film Festival Various locations, June 4-15 Cinephiles will be out in full force guzzling popcorn and bathing in the big-screen glow as the film festival takes over Sydney's movie theatres. The buzziest titles on this year's program include the Australian premieres for Ari Aster's straight-from-Cannes flick Eddington, with Joaquin Phoenix starring opposite Pedro Pascal, and Kelly Reichardt's art heist drama The Mastermind. But with more than 200 films from 70 countries on the timetable, there is plenty to choose from whatever one's taste. Illume Sydney Opera House, June 4-14 Bangarra Dance Theatre reveals the world premiere of its first visual arts collaboration as Mirning choreographer and Bangarra artistic director Frances Rings and Goolarrgon Bard visual artist Darrell Sibosado merge their creative forces for what should prove an enlightening alliance. The new work Illume explores how the life-sustaining phenomena of light has been woven into Indigenous cultural existence and how light pollution has disrupted that connection.
Edinburgh Live
12-05-2025
- Business
- Edinburgh Live
West Lothian family breathing new life into restaurant with 'bold' bistro
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A West Lothian restaurant is set to reopen, with a family bistro launching. Illume will open up on Engine Place in Bathgate, promising 'fresh produce and a changing menu'. With a grand opening on May 25, the eatery is said to 'embrace bold experimentation'. On their website, owners say: "Our restaurant celebrates the rhythm of the seasons by serving dishes crafted from the freshest local produce, seafood, and meats available. "With a menu that changes frequently, we embrace bold experimentation to surprise and delight your palate. Each visit offers a new opportunity to savour innovative, ever-evolving flavours . "At our restaurant, we proudly use locally sourced, fresh ingredients to ensure the highest quality in every dish. We care deeply about crafting vibrant flavours that shine as brilliantly as our elegant presentation. Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox "Your dining experience is designed to delight all of your senses." The restaurant is opening up in the unit formerly occupied by The Cottage, which closed down back in 2022. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sentstraight to your messages. Illume was due to open up back in March, though this didn't happen due to 'reasons beyond their control'. They said at the time: "We are doing everything in our power to open our doors for you as soon as possible." The new spot will be open Wednesday through Sunday.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Illume Fertility Sponsors and Attends Men Having Babies Berlin, Dedicated to Providing Educational and Financial Support for European Fathers-to-Be Seeking Parenting Options
Founder, Medical Director and Partner at Illume Fertility Dr. Mark Leondires Moderated Panel on Finding and Selecting Your Egg Donor; Panelist on the Medical Aspects of Surrogacy NORWALK, Conn., May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Illume Fertility, a leading fertility practice in the tri-state area providing an exceptional patient experience and cutting-edge treatments from award-winning physicians to help patients achieve their fertility and family-building goals, this past weekend, attended Men Having Babies (MHB) Berlin, an international conference dedicated to providing gay men with educational and financial support to achieve parenthood through surrogacy. Having treated patients from more than 50 countries with 1,500+ successful surrogacy journeys and 15,000+ babies born, Illume Fertility was on hand to provide leadership and guidance to the hundreds of attendees seeking parenting options. Founder, Medical Director and Partner at Illume Fertility Dr. Mark Leondires, moderated a panel entitled Finding and Selecting Your Egg Donor, as well as provided education at the Medical Aspects of Surrogacy, the conference's medical panel. He shared, "We are incredibly proud to support the Men Having Babies conference in Berlin, which continues to open doors for intended fathers across Europe who are pursuing the dream of parenthood. By connecting these fathers-to-be with vital resources, expert guidance, and a strong network of support, this event empowers these intended parents to take meaningful steps toward building their families. At Illume, we are honored to stand alongside Men Having Babies and are dedicated to making prospective parents' paths to parenthood more accessible, successful, and filled with hope." Across most of Europe, gay men who wish to become fathers, face serious legal, cultural, and financial obstacles. With over 15,000 future and current gay parents worldwide, MHB is dedicated to helping gay men become parents. While the event is organized by gay parenting organizations, for the first time, special programming was added to the conference specifically designed for prospective heterosexual parents. Illume has sponsored MHB's Berlin conference as well as others domestically for a number of years. Proceeds from sponsorship fees benefit the Gay Parenting Assistance Program (GPAP). "Since surrogacy in the U.K. still involves significant restrictions, many intended parents choose to travel to the United States for the process instead," said UK dads Doug and Sanjay who chose to work with Illume Fertility after extensive online research and speaking with other LGBTQ+ parents who pursued surrogacy. "Illume's location in Connecticut was perfect for us, as I'm a flight attendant and we visit the East Coast regularly," said Doug. "As soon as we started working with Illume, we also realized how inclusive it was, and that made us feel so welcome." For more information on LGBTQ+ paths to parenthood, visit About Illume FertilityIllume Fertility is a leading fertility practice in the tri-state area providing a best-in-class patient experience and cutting-edge treatments by award-winning physicians to help patients achieve their fertility and family-building goals. Led by an expert team of nine highly credentialed, board-certified reproductive endocrinologists, many of whom have received Castle Connolly's prestigious Top Doc award, Illume Fertility specializes in a complete range of assisted reproductive technologies (ART) including intrauterine insemination (IUI), in vitro fertilization (IVF), preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) and egg, sperm, and embryo cryopreservation. Recognized as a Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign for seven consecutive years, Illume Fertility's commitment to inclusive care includes a world-renowned egg donation and gestational surrogacy program, a dedicated team of third-party reproduction experts, and Gay Parents To Be®, an award-winning resource hub offering tailored support for LGBTQ+ family building. Illume Fertility is the only regional fertility clinic with offices in Connecticut and New York offering comprehensive holistic support services, including in-house nutrition counseling, onsite genetic counselors, fertility acupuncture, yoga for fertility, community events, as well as a network of mental health providers focused on fertility and family-building. Illume Fertility is proud of its exceptional success rates and continues to be a leader in patient-centered care, providing compassionate, expert guidance to each prospective parent we serve. Media ContactStacy Callahan, Astonish Media Group, 917-972-1101, stacy@ Andretta, Illume Fertility, 845-494-7229, vandretta@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Illume Fertility
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Illume Fertility Recognizes National Infertility Awareness Week® with Impactful Patient Storytelling Campaign and Reduced Costs on Consultations
A diverse collection of patient stories, community events, advocacy resources, and a limited-time initial consultation discount are designed to empower those navigating infertility NORWALK, Conn., April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Illume Fertility, an award-winning fertility practice in the tri-state area known for its exceptional success rates and best-in-class patient experience, has announced the launch of its annual campaign for National Infertility Awareness Week® (NIAW). From April 20–26, 2025, Illume's week-long campaign aims to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and amplify the voices of those impacted by infertility. The campaign will feature five unique patient stories, shared daily on Illume Fertility's Learning Center and social media platforms. Each story offers an honest, deeply personal look at the many paths to parenthood — including IVF, IUI, surrogacy, and donor conception, as well as the emotional difficulties of navigating fertility challenges. "National Infertility Awareness Week serves as an important reminder that 1 in 6 couples face infertility," says Dr. Mark Leondires, Medical Director and Founder of Illume Fertility. "At Illume, we're dedicated to making expert care and supportive resources accessible to everyone on their family-building journey. Through innovative offerings like our Sunfish IVF Success Program, discounted new patient consultations, special financing options, and personalized guidance on grants and other resources, we help empower individuals and couples to take the next step with confidence." In honor of NIAW, Illume is offering $100 off each initial consultation with a fertility doctor for new, self-pay patients who book by May 15, 2025, and complete their appointment by June 15, 2025. Virtual and in-person appointments are available, allowing for greater accessibility to care. As part of its 2025 NIAW campaign, Illume Fertility has announced the following events: Fertility 101: Facts, Myths, and Your Next Steps | A Special NIAW EventThursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM ET In recognition of National Infertility Awareness Week, reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Alexander Kucherov will host an informative virtual event covering everything from fertility basics to advanced treatment pathways, common misconceptions about infertility, and more. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights from a fertility expert, including during a live Q&A. Register here. Meet Illume's IVF Success Program with SunfishWednesday, April 30, 2025 at 6:00 PM ET IVF helps millions of families grow each year, but affording treatment can be challenging. We encourage you to join us for this empowering webinar to explore all of your options, including Illume Fertility's new IVF Success Program with Sunfish. This virtual event includes a comprehensive overview of the program, which includes an all-inclusive, money-back guarantee package designed to support patients throughout each step of their IVF journey. Register here. Egg Freezing 101: Taking Control of Your FertilityThursday, May 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM ET Join reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Spencer Richlin at Illume's Stamford location for an in-depth discussion on egg freezing and how to navigate the process with an expert team. Hear from a former Illume patient, an IVF nurse, and a financial counselor who will help demystify all aspects of treatment. Register here. Optimizing Your Fertility Through NutritionThursday, May 15, 2025 at 12:00 PM ET Grab your lunch and join Illume Fertility's in-house Nutrition Team, Jill Hickey, RDN, and Jennifer Walsh, RDN, for an insightful midday webinar all about fertility nutrition. In this special session, they'll cover the connection between fertility and nutrition, fertility-friendly foods and supplements to support your journey, and end with a live Q&A. Register here. "We're committed to building a culture of compassion and openness around infertility," says Dr. Spencer Richlin, Surgical Director at Illume Fertility. "Infertility can be such an isolating experience, and too many people still suffer in silence. This week is about changing that." To explore stories, register for events, or learn how to get involved, visit About Illume FertilityIllume Fertility is a leading fertility practice in the tri-state area providing a best-in-class patient experience and cutting-edge treatments by award-winning physicians to help patients achieve their fertility and family-building goals. Led by an expert team of nine highly credentialed, board-certified reproductive endocrinologists — many of whom have received Castle Connolly's prestigious Top Doc award — Illume Fertility specializes in a complete range of assisted reproductive technologies (ART), including intrauterine insemination (IUI), in vitro fertilization (IVF), preimplantation genetic testing (PGT), and egg, sperm, and embryo cryopreservation. Recognized as a Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign for seven consecutive years, Illume Fertility's commitment to inclusive care includes a world-renowned egg donation and gestational surrogacy program, a dedicated team of third-party reproduction experts, and Gay Parents To Be®, an award-winning resource hub offering tailored support for LGBTQ+ family building. Illume Fertility is the only regional fertility clinic with offices in both Connecticut and New York offering comprehensive holistic support services, including in-house nutrition counseling, onsite genetic counselors, fertility acupuncture, yoga for fertility, community events, and a network of mental health providers specializing in fertility and family-building. Proud of its exceptional success rates, Illume Fertility remains a leader in patient-centered care, providing compassionate, expert guidance to every individual and couple we serve. Media ContactStacy Callahan, Astonish Media Group, 917-972-1101, stacy@ Andretta, Illume Fertility, 845-494-7229, vandretta@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Illume Fertility
