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San Francisco Chronicle
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
La Onda 2025: Napa Valley's Latin music festival returns with food, fun and rhythm
La Onda returns to Napa for its second year, celebrating Latin music, food and culture in the heart of Wine Country. The two-day event, scheduled to take place on Saturday-Sunday, May 31 and June 1 at the Napa Valley Expo, featuring an eclectic lineup that spans regional Mexican and several various sub-genres, Latin pop and so much more. Hitting the festival grounds just after BottleRock Napa Valley, a Memorial Day weekend staple, La Onda benefits from much of the same infrastructure. Attendees can expect similar perks, including multi-level seating and lounge areas, a silent disco, VIP experiences and even an on-site spa. The inaugural La Onda in 2024 drew more than 60,000 fans who enjoyed not only musical sets on the main stage but performances by roaming Mariachi bands to electrifying Lucha Libre matches. For festivalgoers looking for the perfect selfie, brightly colored lowriders served as Instagram-ready backdrops. Organizers deemed it a resounding success, with attendees lauding it for representing the vibrant diversity of Latino communities. 'There was something missing in the Northern California festival scene — an authentic, large-scale festival dedicated 100% to Latino culture,' acknowledged Dave Graham, partner at BottleRock Napa Valley which produces the La Onda. 'We saw the response from the crowd and on social media — just how much it was wanted and appreciated. We're excited to bring that same energy into year two.' Who is performing at La Onda 2025? The 2025 lineup promises big names and diverse talent within the Latin music world. On Saturday, May 31, Mexican singer-songwriter Marco Antonio Solis, Banda MS and Pepe Aguilar are expected to take the stage, while Carin León and Grupo Firme are slated to close out the festival on Sunday, June 1. Other highlights include performances by Xavi, Tito Double P, Yuridia, Eden Muñoz, Ángela Aguilar and Clave Especial. Various DJs, from Subelo Neo to Mexican Institute of Sound, will also bring the beats throughout the weekend. Other featured acts include Chino Pacas, La Receta, Camila Fernández, Los Aptos, Sonora Tropicana, MAR, Edgar Alejandro, Christian Nava, Codiciado, Oscar Maydon, Alicia Villarreal, Michelle Maciel, Reyna Tropical, Miguel Cornejo, Erre, Los De La 4, Adriana Ríos and Ysrael Barajas. Where is La Onda? The festival takes place at the Napa Valley Expo, a 26-acre venue just minutes from downtown Napa, which also hosts BottleRock Napa Valley. While La Onda uses much of the same footprint, it has its own distinct personality. 'Our team is super motivated to transform the space into something completely different,' said Justin Dragoo, chief operating officer at BottleRock. 'The decor, the vendors, the sponsors — everything had to reflect the unique spirit of this festival. We love the challenge.' Festival doors open at 11:30 a.m., with the last act ending at 10 p.m. each day. Getting to Festival La Onda 2025 Festivalgoers can easily reach the Napa Valley Expo through a variety of transportation options. Designated ride-hailing pickup and drop-off areas are located at Third and Randolph streets. Vine Transit offers free bus service throughout the weekend. Carpooling is encouraged with limited street parking available on a first-come, first-served basis, while VIP and platinum pass holders enjoy reserved parking. Free bike parking is available at 301 First St. Amtrak San Joaquins provides direct routes with festival shuttles to the venue; and out-of-town visitors can fly into nearby airports. Hotel and transportation packages, including festival shuttles, are available on the La Onda website for cities like San Francisco, Oakland, Sacramento and Santa Rosa. What's on the menu at La Onda? One of the festival's main attractions is its incredible culinary offerings. More than 60 renowned eateries will showcase Latin-inspired dishes, with a special focus on the local flavors of Napa Valley, Sonoma County and the greater Bay Area. In addition to the food vendors, guests can enjoy lively bars, wine cabanas and specialty drinks throughout the festival grounds. 'This is a festival designed by Latinos, for Latinos,' said Graham. 'The food, the music, the atmosphere — it's all about celebrating our culture in the heart of one of the best food and wine regions in the world.'
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'I wish I could have wrestled': WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart expresses his wish to wrestle with Rey Mysterio
(Image Via WWE) WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart has recently shared his admiration for fellow WWE star Rey Mysterio , expressing a deep regret that the two never faced each other in the ring. Bret Hart had a number of phenomenal matches but not against the former WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio. He expressed that he wished to had a face off against someone like Mysterio. WWE star Rey Mysterio is a well-known figure in the wrestling industry and one of the foremost proponents of the Lucha Libre style of wrestling. Meanwhile, Bret Hart has discussed his appreciation for various wrestling styles and his desire to have challenged himself against a Lucha Libre-style wrestler like Mysterio. Let's take a look at what the wrestler has to say about Rey Mysterio in a candid conversation WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart expresses missed opportunity to wrestle with Rey Mysterio by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Incredible: The world's toughest smartwatch designed for the military Indestructible Smartwatch Undo WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart has recently expressed his desire to engage in an intense feud with the proponent of the Lucha Libre style proponent, Rey Mysterio. He expressed the same in an interview with 'The Ringer Wrestling Show.' During the candid conversation in the podcast, the WWE veteran emphasized his respect for Mysterio's in-ring abilities, calling him "one of the greatest wrestlers of all time" and highlighting his unique talent. "There's all kinds of different styles and different ....You know, I wish I could have wrestled someone like Rey Mysterio. I never really wrestled a Lucha Libre style guy. I would love to have done some stuff, especially if I was a bad guy. I would've loved to have worked with Rey, although I did wrestle Owen and did a lot of high-flying stuff," said Hart. He further added, "You know, I was always a guy that liked a good challenge.' Hart also discussed in the interview how he loved exploring different kinds of wrestling styles, and one of them could be the Lucha Libre style of wrestling. Lucha Libre is a style of professional wrestling that originated in Mexico, which means free fight. This style represents a unique, high-energy wrestling tradition with high-flying moves , fast-paced action, and colorful masks. Also Read : WWE RAW preview and streaming details (05/05/25): Full match card, show highlights, how to watch, and more | WWE News - The Times of India Though Bret Hart and Rey Mysteio were a part of WCW at the same time in the late '90s, they never got to face each other. However, they did collaborate together at a WWE house show during Hart's brief run back in the ring in 2010.
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Thousands line up to pay respect to Francis, the pope of 'outcasts'
MADRID (Reuters) - Roger Yu, a gay man from the Philippines who abandoned plans to become a priest, said he was in Italy to pay homage to Pope Francis, a spiritual leader he saw as an inspiring supporter of the LGBTQ community. "I think everybody loves him because he's like pro-poor, pro-LGBT. He opened doors for gay people as well, like us," said Yu, who was raised a Catholic and studied for the priesthood before moving to California to work as a nurse. "(His) legacy would be for the refugee immigrants and for the outcasts." Yu joined tens of thousands travelling to St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican this week to pay his final respects to Francis, who died on Monday leaving a reputation as a pope who tried to shake up the church by shunning pomp and privilege. The crowds eager to see him one last time were so large on Wednesday that St Peter's Basilica, where he is lying in state, was kept open more than five hours past its midnight closing time, and then reopened at 7 a.m. (0500 GMT). Jose Luis Nunez, 57, had organised his trip to the Vatican from Guadalajara in Mexico before Francis's death, hoping to receive a blessing from the first Latin American pontiff. He said he felt an affinity with Francis because they came from the same region. "I think (people will remember) his charisma of kindness, of being a friend, of trying to be like a friend or a brother to everyone," Nunez said, wearing a 'Lucha Libre' mask worn by one of his favourite wrestlers. "He didn't care about race, colour or gender." Tour operator Michael Simmermacher had organised a trip to Italy from South Africa to witness the canonisation of Carlo Acutis, an Italian boy who died from leukaemia in 2006 at the age of 15 and was set to be the first saint of the millennial generation. He was initially disappointed when that event was suspended. But he now saw it as a blessing. 'A PIECE OF HISTORY' "Not a lot (of people) can really come here (and) we got to be chosen to be here," Simmermacher said. "This is the biggest thing that I would ever be a part of, essentially a piece of history." Those who couldn't make it to Italy have been paying tribute with ceremonies around the world. Catholics in East Timor held a candle-lit vigil while traders observed a moment of silence on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Francis' advocacy for the poor also touched those who don't practise his faith. Nino Nugara from Sicily stood in line for four hours to see Francis lying in state and receive communion with his wife. "I'm not a practicing Catholic, but this Pope is a revolutionary. I hope that those who will follow him next will continue in his footsteps." He remembered Francis's visit to the Italian island of Lampedusa in 2013, where the pope celebrated mass to commemorate thousands of migrants who died crossing from North Africa. He also recalled the pontiff's surprise visit to a Rome optician's shop to buy a new pair of eyeglasses and the time Francis ordered salary cuts for the clergy during the pandemic. Both were humble actions that made an impression, Nugara said. Francis broke with papal tradition by asking to be buried outside the Vatican in Rome's Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore (St. Mary Major), where he used to pray before setting off and returning from overseas trips. His patronage of that church struck a chord with Sister Angela Chikodiri Orji who used to go and pray there when she arrived in Italy 20 years ago with nowhere to live and nothing to eat. Now, she wants to follow his example by helping the poor, she said. "I'm planning to open an orphanage, and I want to be doing it the way he used to do, eating with the poor people and the abandoned children," she said.
The Star
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Thousands line up to pay respect to Francis, the pope of 'outcasts'
Pope Francis' body is carried in a coffin into Saint Peter's Basilica, on the day of its translation, at the Vatican, April 23, 2025. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane SEARCH "POPE FRANCIS PORTRAITS" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES. MADRID (Reuters) - Roger Yu, a gay man from the Philippines who abandoned plans to become a priest, said he was in Italy to pay homage to Pope Francis, a spiritual leader he saw as an inspiring supporter of the LGBTQ community. "I think everybody loves him because he's like pro-poor, pro-LGBT. He opened doors for gay people as well, like us," said Yu, who was raised a Catholic and studied for the priesthood before moving to California to work as a nurse. "(His) legacy would be for the refugee immigrants and for the outcasts." Yu joined tens of thousands travelling to St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican this week to pay his final respects to Francis, who died on Monday leaving a reputation as a pope who tried to shake up the church by shunning pomp and privilege. The crowds eager to see him one last time were so large on Wednesday that St Peter's Basilica, where he is lying in state, was kept open more than five hours past its midnight closing time, and then reopened at 7 a.m. (0500 GMT). Jose Luis Nunez, 57, had organised his trip to the Vatican from Guadalajara in Mexico before Francis's death, hoping to receive a blessing from the first Latin American pontiff. He said he felt an affinity with Francis because they came from the same region. "I think (people will remember) his charisma of kindness, of being a friend, of trying to be like a friend or a brother to everyone," Nunez said, wearing a 'Lucha Libre' mask worn by one of his favourite wrestlers. "He didn't care about race, colour or gender." Tour operator Michael Simmermacher had organised a trip to Italy from South Africa to witness the canonisation of Carlo Acutis, an Italian boy who died from leukaemia in 2006 at the age of 15 and was set to be the first saint of the millennial generation. He was initially disappointed when that event was suspended. But he now saw it as a blessing. 'A PIECE OF HISTORY' "Not a lot (of people) can really come here (and) we got to be chosen to be here," Simmermacher said. "This is the biggest thing that I would ever be a part of, essentially a piece of history." Those who couldn't make it to Italy have been paying tribute with ceremonies around the world. Catholics in East Timor held a candle-lit vigil while traders observed a moment of silence on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Francis' advocacy for the poor also touched those who don't practise his faith. Nino Nugara from Sicily stood in line for four hours to see Francis lying in state and receive communion with his wife. "I'm not a practicing Catholic, but this Pope is a revolutionary. I hope that those who will follow him next will continue in his footsteps." He remembered Francis's visit to the Italian island of Lampedusa in 2013, where the pope celebrated mass to commemorate thousands of migrants who died crossing from North Africa. He also recalled the pontiff's surprise visit to a Rome optician's shop to buy a new pair of eyeglasses and the time Francis ordered salary cuts for the clergy during the pandemic. Both were humble actions that made an impression, Nugara said. Francis broke with papal tradition by asking to be buried outside the Vatican in Rome's Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore (St. Mary Major), where he used to pray before setting off and returning from overseas trips. His patronage of that church struck a chord with Sister Angela Chikodiri Orji who used to go and pray there when she arrived in Italy 20 years ago with nowhere to live and nothing to eat. Now, she wants to follow his example by helping the poor, she said. "I'm planning to open an orphanage, and I want to be doing it the way he used to do, eating with the poor people and the abandoned children," she said. (Reporting by Carlos Barria, Claudia Greco, Susana Vera, Hannah McKay, Mohammed Salem and Dylan Martinez; Writing by Charlie Devereux; Editing by Andrew Heavens)
Reuters
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Reuters
Thousands line up to pay respect to Francis, the pope of 'outcasts'
The Wider Image Pope Francis' body is carried in a coffin into Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on the day of its translation, at the Vatican, April 23, 2025. REUTERS/Susana Vera Photography by Reuters photographers Writing by Charlie Devereux Filed April 25, 2025, 08:00 a.m. GMT Roger Yu, a gay man from the Philippines who abandoned plans to become a priest, said he was in Italy to pay homage to Pope Francis, a spiritual leader he saw as an inspiring supporter of the LGBTQ community. 'I think everybody loves him because he's like pro-poor, pro-LGBT. He opened doors for gay people as well, like us,' said Yu, who was raised a Catholic and studied for the priesthood before moving to California to work as a nurse. '(His) legacy would be for the refugee immigrants and for the outcasts.' '(His) legacy would be for the refugee immigrants and for the outcasts.' Roger Yu, 46 Yu joined tens of thousands travelling to St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican this week to pay his final respects to Francis, who died on Monday leaving a reputation as a pope who tried to shake up the church by shunning pomp and privilege. The size of the crowds eager to see him one last time was so large on Wednesday that St Peter's Basilica, where he is lying in state, was kept open more than five hours past its midnight closing time, and then reopened at 7 a.m. (0500 GMT). Jose Luis Nunez, 57, had organised his trip to the Vatican from Guadalajara in Mexico before Francis's death, hoping to receive a blessing from the first Latin American pontiff. He said he felt an affinity with Francis because they came from the same region. 'I think (people will remember) his charisma of kindness, of being a friend, of trying to be like a friend or a brother to everyone,' Nunez said, wearing a 'Lucha Libre' mask worn by one of his favourite wrestlers. 'He didn't care about race, colour or gender.' 'I think (people will remember) his charisma of kindness, of being a friend, of trying to be like a friend or a brother to everyone.' Jose Luis Nunez, 57 Tour operator Michael Simmermacher had organised a trip to Italy from South Africa to witness the canonisation of Carlo Acutis, an Italian boy who died from leukaemia in 2006 at the age of 15 and was set to be the first saint of the millennial generation. He was initially disappointed when that event was suspended. But he now saw it as a blessing. 'A piece of history' 'Not a lot (of people) can really come here (and) we got to be chosen to be here,' Simmermacher said. 'This is the biggest thing that I would ever be a part of, essentially a piece of history.' Those who couldn't make it to Italy have been paying tribute with ceremonies around the world. Catholics in East Timor held a candle-lit vigil while traders observed a moment of silence on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Francis' advocacy for the poor also touched those who don't practise his faith. Nino Nugara from Sicily stood in line for four hours to see Francis lying in state and receive communion with his wife. 'I'm not a practicing Catholic, but this Pope is a revolutionary. I hope that those who will follow him next will continue in his footsteps.' He remembered Francis's visit to the Sicilian island of Lampedusa in 2013, where the pope celebrated mass to commemorate thousands of migrants who died crossing from North Africa. He also recalled the pontiff's surprise visit to a Rome optician's shop to buy a new pair of eyeglasses and the time Francis ordered salary cuts for the clergy during the pandemic. Both were humble actions that made an impression, Nugara said. 'I'm not a practicing Catholic, but this Pope is a revolutionary. I hope that those who will follow him next will continue in his footsteps.' Nino Nugara 'Not a lot (of people) can really come here (and) we got to be chosen to be here [...] This is the biggest thing that I would ever be a part of, essentially a piece of history.' Michael Simmermacher, 30 'I'm planning to open an orphanage, and I want to be doing it the way he used to do, eating with the poor people and the abandoned children.' Sister Angela Chikodiri Orji Francis broke with papal tradition by asking to be buried outside the Vatican in Rome's Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore (St. Mary Major), where he used to pray before setting off and returning from overseas trips. His patronage of that church struck a chord with Sister Angela Chikodiri Orji who used to go and pray there when she arrived in Italy 20 years ago with nowhere to live and nothing to eat. Now, she wants to follow his example by helping the poor, she said. 'I'm planning to open an orphanage, and I want to be doing it the way he used to do, eating with the poor people and the abandoned children,' she said. The Wider Image Photography: Reuters photographers Writing: Charlie Devereux Photo editing: Maye-E Wong Contributing photo editor: David Lucas Text editing: Andrew Heavens Design: Marta Montana LICENSE THIS STORY Follow Reuters
