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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Keystone Alliance to host Johnstown Pride with over 100 vendors, organizations
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Keystone Alliance announced that Johnstown Pride has been scheduled for Saturday, June 21, in Central Park. The festival will run from noon to 6 p.m. and will feature over 100 vendors and organizations from the surrounding area. The Indigo Girls will be performing at the 1st Summit Arena at 7:30 p.m., with tickets available online. Other entertainment includes a fruit by the foot eating contest, professional boxers, folk singers, DJs drag performers. This year, the festival has been expanded onto Franklin Street, with Locust Street, Gazebo Place and Dove Place being closed as a result. Foot traffic will still be welcome during the street closure, as vendors and food trucks will be amongst the groups of organizations at the event. The event is completely free to attend, with Keystone Alliance welcoming anyone in the Greater Johnstown Community to come celebrate diversity that everyone can be proud of. For more information on the event, visit the Keystone Alliance Facebook page. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
New York Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Times
‘Modern Love' Podcast: First Love Mixtape: Side B (Encore)
Hosted by Anna Martin Produced by Reva GoldbergEmily LangDavis LandChristina DjossaAmy PearlSara CurtisHans Buetow and Julia Botero Edited by Jen PoyantLynn Levy and Sara Sarasohn Original music by Dan PowellHans BuetowMarion Lozano and Sonia Herrero Engineered by Elisheba Ittoop and Sonia Herrero 'When I was 14, I wrote the lyrics to 'Ghost' by the Indigo Girls on my Converse high-tops. The song is this whole tortured look back at a love that starts in adolescence, and I wanted so much to be destroyed like that.' In last week's episode, the Modern Love team shared the songs that taught us about love when we were young. But in this week's episode, we hear from you, our listeners, about the songs that helped shape your ideas about love. We heard from present-day teens streaming their anthems on repeat, and we heard from listeners who have been with their partners for over 50 years. There were stories of jazz and rap; adrenaline rushes and loneliness; and many hard-won lessons in matters of the heart. ('Don't let your friends choose your boyfriends,' Amy from St. Louis said.) We share a compilation of some of your songs and stories in the first half of our episode. And we finish our episode with an essay about the end of love. After more than 50 years of marriage, Tina Welling decided that she wanted a divorce — a decision that turned out to be liberating. Thank you to all of the listeners who sent us their teenage anthems. We've compiled them into one glorious Spotify playlist. [You can listen to this episode above, or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music or wherever you get your podcasts.] Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Hamilton Spectator
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
Métis musician brings her tunes to Sault for free concert
Amanda Rheaume was just 16 years old when she stepped onto a Toronto stage at Lilith Fair and sang alongside music icons Sarah McLachlan and the Indigo Girls. That moment solidified her singer-songwriter aspirations. 'It kind of gave me the bug to do it as a job,' said Rheaume. 'Ever since then, I started writing songs and then, you know, just went from there.' The Métis singer-songwriter, born and raised in Ottawa, has since built a career rooted in storytelling — blending rootsy twang with traditional folk elements to shine a light on the hidden histories and enduring spirit of Métis people in Canada. On May 24, Rheaume returns to Sault Ste. Marie for a free outdoor performance at the Downtown Plaza. She'll be joined by five musicians and local community members in what she describes as an evening of connection. 'It's just going to be really fun and meant to be kind of a connected time, to just be together,' she said. 'It's not just for Métis people — it's for everybody.' The performance features songs from her latest album, many of which are inspired by local Métis communities. Singing them on the land that shaped them has made this tour especially meaningful, she said. 'The songs on this new album are so deeply connected to particular communities,' said Rheaume. 'The feeling of singing the songs on the lands that they're about has been really moving and remarkable — a new experience for me as an artist.' Two songs in particular — I Won't Hide and One of These Days — explore significant moments in Métis history. I Won't Hide recounts the decade-long legal battle led by Steve Powley of Sault Ste. Marie, who fought to secure his constitutionally protected right to hunt under Section 35. The case became a defining moment for Métis recognition in Canada. 'It's a really important event that put Métis people on the map, politically,' said Rheaume. One of These Days reflects on the story of the Bussineau family and others who were forced to leave their homes in Agawa Bay in the 1960s. 'This song talks about how the government came in and, even though these families had deeds to the land, forced them to leave — and then brought down all of their homes,' she said. Through music, Rheaume hopes to teach people stories of Métis culture and injustices. At a performance on Thursday night at the National Arts Centre, she did just that. 'So many people came up at the end of the show and just said, 'I had no idea any of those things happened,' so it means a lot.' Music has always been part of Rheaume's life. She started piano at nine, picked up guitar at 13, and began considering herself a singer later on during high school. Rheaume said artists such as Alanis Morissette, Ani DiFranco and Sheryl Crow are her main influences. She has forged her musical path, 'one step at a time,' she said. 'I just kept trying to open new doors and get new opportunities.' Rheaume has since done several tours across Canada and Europe. She has performed in Sault Ste. Marie before, including at Métis events and years ago at Loplops Lounge. On a recent visit, she toured the new Métis Heritage Centre and encourages others to do the same. 'It's so special,' she said. 'The work that the community is doing to lift up stories and songs and history and tradition is so incredible.' This time, she looks forward to performing by the water and reconnecting with the community. 'I'm just excited to sing and play these songs outside,' she said. 'It's going to be really fun to be together.' If you go: What: Amanda Rheaume with local guests When: Saturday, May 24, 5 p.m. Where: Downtown Plaza Admission: Free
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Atmosphere & Friends' to perform at Minnesota State Fair Grandstand
After it was teased on social media Monday, the Minnesota State Fair has confirmed that Atmosphere will perform at the Grandstand this summer. The "Atmosphere & Friends" show has been booked for Saturday, Aug. 23, with the Minneapolis hip-hop group joined by Cypress Hill, Lupe Fiasco, The Pharcyde and DJ Abilities. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. on the State Fair's website, starting at $51.50 and up to $85.25 for Party Deck seating. The show is the sixth Grandstand Series headlining show to be announced for the 2025 season. Others include: Old Dominion on Aug. 21; Melissa Etheridge and Indigo Girls on Aug. 24; The Happy Together Tour featuring The Turtles and others on Aug. 25; Def Leppard and Brother Cane on Aug. 26; and Steve Miller Band and The Rascals on Aug. 28. Atmosphere, comprised of rapper Slug (Sean Daley) and DJ/producer Ant (Anthony Davis), formed in 1996 and have since released 13 studio albums while being a fixture in the Twin Cities hip-hop and underground scene. The Minneapolis-based duo also co-founded Rhymesayers Entertainment alongside Musab Saad and Brent Sayers, with the independent record label releasing music from artists including Musab, Brother Ali, MF DOOM, Soul Position, Aesop Rock, Sa-Roc, Evidence and others. They will be joined by legendary rap group Cypress Hill, Grammy Award-winning rapper and producer Lupe Fiasco, and DJ Abilities, who played a major role in Rhymesayers' beginnings in the Twin Cities. He established a name for himself competing in DMC DJ competitions in the late 90s before forming a duo with Eyedea, "Eyedea & Abilities," working together until Eyedea's death in 2010.
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Melissa Etheridge & Indigo Girls coming to CMAC
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rock star Melissa Etheridge is coming to Canandaigua with the Indigo Girls. The two acts are performing as part of their 'Yes We Are' tour and will be stopping at CMAC on August 27, 2025. The 'Come To My Window' singer announced the collaborative concert tour with the folk-rock group last December. Tickets for the Canandaigua show go on sale on Friday, March 28, at 10 a.m. Doors to the show open at 5:30 p.m. and the performance kicks off at 7 p.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
