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Time of India
06-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Eunsoo's Good Day: Lee Young-ae's Dramatic Return to Korean Television on September 20
Lee Young-ae and Kim Young-kwang The upcoming Korean drama ' Eunsoo's Good Day ' centers on an ordinary day turning chaotic due to a mysterious bag. It features top actress Lee Young-ae in her return to television after 26 years, alongside Kim Young-kwang and Park Yong-woo. Directed by Song Hyun-wook, known for detailed storytelling, and written by Jeon Young-shin, acclaimed for realistic narratives, the series premieres on September 20. The plot follows Kang Eun-soo, a parent facing family crises, who discovers a drug-filled bag and forms an unlikely alliance with art teacher Lee Kyung. Supporting actors include Bae Soo-bin, Jo Yeon-hee, and Hwang Jae-yeol. This mini-series is positioned as a major release for the latter half of the year, focusing on themes of survival, hidden identities, and moral dilemmas. Production highlights the unique actor pairings and narrative depth, aiming to deliver intense immersion beyond standard thrillers. Lee Young-ae's Long-Awaited Return Lee Young-ae makes her KBS drama comeback after 26 years since 'Invitation' in 1999. In 'Eunsoo's Good Day,' she portrays Kang Eun-soo, a mother dealing with her husband's worsening illness and financial collapse. Her discovery of a suspicious bag leads to extreme measures for survival. Lee Young-ae is expected to showcase her signature depth in portraying characters under pressure. The drama explores the breakdown of normal life and the choices made in desperation. According to Soompi industry reports, such high-profile comebacks can increase viewership by up to 20 percent through nostalgia and star appeal. Dynamic Duo: Lee Young-ae and Kim Young-kwang The pairing of Lee Young-ae and Kim Young-kwang brings fresh energy to the series. Kim Young-kwang plays Lee Kyung, an art teacher with an appealing exterior but concealed secrets, including false identities. Their characters shift from a parent-teacher dynamic to reluctant partners in a high-risk venture. Kim Young-kwang, recognized for roles in 'The Villain's Biography,' 'Call It Love,' 'Somebody,' and 'On Your Wedding Day,' takes on this multifaceted role to heighten the drama's tension. The production team notes that this combination will create unprecedented narrative shocks. As per Sacnilk data on K-drama trends, veteran-newer actor pairings have boosted ratings by an average of 15 percent in recent productions. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like They Were So Beautiful Before; Now Look At Them; Number 10 Will Shock You Reportingly Undo Themes and Anticipation for the Premiere 'Eunsoo's Good Day' delves into family protection, hidden facets of personality, and the consequences of desperate decisions. It stands out for its blend of crime thriller elements with character-driven storytelling. The series is set to air on KBS2 at 9:20 PM KST on September 20, with expectations of strong audience engagement due to its cast and creative team. Industry analyses suggest it could achieve high ratings, drawing from patterns in similar genre-blending shows.
Cision Canada
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Cision Canada
Fiona Annis will produce the public artwork at the Riopelle Space Français
A Tale of Sources will celebrate Québec nature and culture QUÉBEC CITY, May 6, 2025 /CNW/ - In the wake of a rigorous process launched in the spring of 2024, Jean-Luc Murray, Director General of the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec, and Eve-Lyne Beaudry, Director of Collections and Research, are pleased to announce the artist selected in the context of a province-wide competition to integrate the arts into architecture and the environment of the Ministère de la Culture et des Communications du Québec. Multidisciplinary artist Fiona Annis, a native of Glasgow who has lived and worked in Montréal for 20 years, is the winner of the competition. A Tale of Sources is the title of the work that the artist has imagined. The installation exhibited in four scenes that are integrated into the landscaping of the future Riopelle Space. The work will punctuate the pedestrian corridor that will link the front and rear courtyards of the new building. It will act as a poetic link between the past and the future and urbanity and the park. "We were seeking a work to be exhibited on the entire site, thereby creating a dialogue with architecture. Her sculpture will significantly mark the arrival of visitors to the Riopelle Space by perfectly integrating into the landscaped environment of the new pavilion designed by Les architectes fabg. In addition to meeting all our expectations, we were charmed by the depth of Fiona Annis' creative approach, her ecological choices, and the striking links established with the works of Jean Paul Riopelle. Her poetry and sensitivity will undoubtedly touch the hearts and minds of visitors," jointly noted Jean-Luc Murray, Director General of the MNBAQ, and Eve-Lyne Beaudry, Director of Collections and Research at the MNBAQ. An emblematic work at the heart of a highly significant site "I sought to produce an original work that tells multiple stories and also honours the heritage of a renowned Québec artist who constantly explored his territory of origin. I want to produce a visual, poetic reference point that will mark the physical and social landscape of the MNBAQ and create a celebration of nature and culture." Fiona Annis A Tale of Sources will celebrate Québec nature and culture Fiona Annis has imagined a series of four cast-bronze scenes that include elements in marble and steel. The vibrant, dynamic colours will evoke Perce-neige (1956), the first painting by Jean Paul Riopelle that the MNBAQ acquired. The Invitation features a ladder and a circular gate, elements that invite us to jump and dash. They also propose a poetic reflection on impermanence or perpetual transformation. The interplay of the bronze ring's texture brings to mind the visual vocabulary of Riopelle's works. The Convergence of Time proposes three imaginary figures pierced with a hole that represent transmission and encounters between eras. Their configuration will evoke story circles and the spirit of campfires. The Encounter with Territory will present three creatures grouped together around a suspended full moon. They will evoke the crane, a recurring motif in Riopelle's work, in particular in Homage to Rosa Luxemburg, to which will be added yellow birch bark and roots, emblematic symbols of Québec. Yellow birch, a species native to Québec, becomes a metaphor to illustrate the resilience of Québec's inhabitants. The Connection of Knowledge will be represented by an inviting raft that evokes travel and adventure. The fourth scene conjures up the rafts used by log drivers to transport timber on Québec's river system, an apposite historic allusion. Ecology at the heart of creativity Aside from the inspired concept of Fiona Annis' work, the ecological dimension of her approach enhances her project. The production of the sculpture hinges on environmental ethics that respect the materials and produce a minimum of residues. The use of organic materials prior to casting the bronze and the lost-wax technique will make this sculpture a unique work while avoiding the residues that the moulds engender. Production in June 2026 Fiona Annis will direct the work's production, which entails demanding technical requirements. The artist will collaborate with the Inverness Bronze Workshop to produce (casting, assembly), finish, transport, and install the elements of the sculpture. The overall project budget is $309 233. The four sculptural scenes are slated for installation on the site of the future Riopelle Space in the spring of 2026. Fiona Annis, in a nutshell Fiona Annis was born in Glasgow in 1983 and raised in Manitoba. She lives and works in Tiohtià:ke (Montréal). The artist has a sustained commitment to analogical materials and processes and melds historical and deeply contemporary perspectives. She has exhibited her work in artists' centres, galleries, and museums in Canada and abroad, including the Fondation Guido Molinari in Montréal, the Institut AC in New York, the Canadian Centre for Architecture in Montréal, Goldsmiths, University of London, the Museo Novecento in Naples, VU Photo in Québec City, and The Art Gallery of Alberta in Edmonton. Her works are found in the collections of the Musée de la civilisation de Québec, the City of Ottawa Public Art Collection, and the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec. Fiona Annis has received several national and international grants, including the Brucebo Foundation travel award with a residency at the Observatoire de Capodimonte in Naples; the Jarislowsky Award, with a residency at the Banff Centre for the Arts; and the Fonds de recherche québécois pour la société et la culture, with a residency at the Penumbra Foundation in New York. The artist holds a master's degree from the Glasgow School of Art and an interdisciplinary doctorate from Concordia University. She is the co-founder of the artists'collective The Society of Affective Archives. The competition in a nutshell The Ministère de la Culture et des Communications du Québec launched a province-wide competition in April 2024 in the context of the Politique d'intégration des arts à l'architecture et à l'environnement des bâtiments et des sites gouvernementaux et publics for the creation of the public artwork outside the future Riopelle Space of the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec. The selection committee comprising representatives of the Ministère de la Culture et des Communication, the MNBAQ, Les architectes fabg, and visual arts specialists, selected five finalists: Fiona Annis, Marie-France Brière, Marc-Antoine Côté, Luca Fortin, and Gilles Mihalcean. Each finalist received $15 000 to design a mock-up. Fiona Annis won this competition. In late spring 2026, the public will discover A Tale of Sources, to be installed in the pedestrian corridor of the future Riopelle Space. The Riopelle Space has a budget of $84 million, with contributions from several public and private partners, i.e., the Québec government, Québec City, the founding members of the Jean Paul Riopelle Foundation, and the Fondation du MNBAQ. It will meld perfectly with the existing museum complex and become a harmonious link between the Gérard Morisset Pavilion, the Charles Baillairgé Pavilion, and the Pierre Lassonde Pavilion in addition to enhancing the experience of visitors and all art enthusiasts. It will permanently house the world's biggest public collection of Riopelle's works, enhanced by donations and historic loans from collectors and patrons including Michael Audain, Pierre Lassonde, France Chrétien Desmarais, André Desmarais, and Yseult Riopelle. The Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec is a state corporation funded by the Gouvernement du Québec.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Indie bookstore has a new Pierce County shop, ‘romantasy' book club and writing groups
Gig Harbor readers, rejoice: another independent bookstore is moving downtown. Invitation Bookshop announced its upcoming relocation to 3119 Judson St., next to Il Lucano Ristorante Italiano, on Facebook March 2. The store, which sells new books, is currently located at 5125 Olympic Dr., which owner Allyson Howard described as 'a little off the beaten path' and an area that doesn't get significant foot traffic. 'The waterfront really is the historic and community heart of Gig Harbor,' Howard told The News Tribune in a phone interview March 6. 'And when you look at the role of bookstores in communities ... so much of what we do and so much of our mission as a bookstore is tied to community.' The store's name comes from the first poem in Shel Silverstein's 'Where the Sidewalk Ends' poetry collection, 'Invitation,' which Howard said is the way she views the relationship between book and reader. She and her husband Jason opened the bookshop in September 2020, according to their website. The space on Judson Street opened up after national boating supply company West Marine closed its Gig Harbor location, according to Howard. Invitation Bookshop's move will bring them closer to two used bookstores in downtown Gig Harbor, No Dearth of Books at 7803 Pioneer Way and Gig Harbor Book Company at 3226 Harborview Dr. She doesn't have an exact opening date yet, but customers will be able to continue visiting their Olympic Drive location until at least April 2, she told The News Tribune in a text message. They'll close temporarily for the move and reopen between April 12 and 17. The store will share updates through their newsletter and on their website and social media. The new space is going to be about 1,000 square feet bigger, Howard said. Their sales floor isn't expanding by much, but the new location will have a small dedicated event space for book clubs, writing groups, storytelling and craft sessions for kids, and more. Having that separate space will allow customers to browse the store while the bookshop hosts events, community outreach manager Michaela Devine told The News Tribune. Right now, staff have to roll the bookcases away to clear space for events. They'll be able to host events during store hours in the new space, not just after, according to Howard. And there's a whole lot of events coming down the pipeline. The store will host a pre-launch party April 17 for local author Marie Bostwick's book 'The Book Club for Troublesome Women,' a novel set in the 1960s about a woman in northern Virginia who invites three other ladies to a book club and sparks 'a feminist revolution in her buttoned-up suburb,' according to the author's website. Tickets are required and available on the bookshop website. Tacoma-based author Mary Boone will host a storytime and craft session at the bookshop on April 19. She'll read from her picture book 'Pedal Pusher' about Annie Cohen Kopchovsky, the first woman to ride a bicycle around the globe. Invitation Bookshop is also coordinating the third annual South Sound Book Crawl from Saturday, April 26 to Sunday, May 4. Eleven participating bookstores throughout the South Sound will have passports for participants to get stamped at each location. A complete passport earns you 20% off a single purchase at each store for the next year, and a chance to win a grand prize swag bag. It's free to participate. Other upcoming events include a romantasy book club launching this summer, a preview event in mid-May where customers will have a chance to pre-order summer releases after listening to staff present their favorite picks, and a writers' group recruitment event where people can meet groups looking for new members, according to Devine.
