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Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
See St. Joseph: community, celebrations & comedy
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The longer weekend promises to be an entertaining one full of celebrations, laughs and community happenings. News-Press NOW's Kendra Simpson found the weekend's top entertainment in this week's edition of See St. Joseph. What's spring in St. Joseph without the community markets? Well, the wait is over because this Saturday is the return of Market Days. Supporting local businesses has never been easier with a wide selection of flowers, baked goods, pottery, jewelry and more. These markets are an excellent opportunity to find the perfect gifts for yourself or a loved one, get to know local businesses and engage with the St. Joseph community. The first community market of the season goes from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Center for Joy, located at 1202 Felix St. St. Joseph is officially entering the wedding season with the warm weather, but St. Joe's Comedy Wedding is no typical ceremony. St. Joseph residents have been cordially invited to the most outrageous wedding of the year. Lora and Billy are tying the knot, despite a long-standing, bitter and hilarious feud between the groom and the bride's family. What could go wrong? Get ready for an evening of dancing, laughing, auctions and an incredible meal. This isn't just a wedding, it's an experience! Guests should arrive between 7 and 7:15 p.m. with the nuptials beginning at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at 515 S 6th St. Regular and VIP table tickets can be purchased by calling the box office at 816-279-1225. What better way to celebrate the Memorial Day weekend than with a party hosted by one of St. Joseph's most popular pubs? D&G Pub is hosting its first-ever Memorial Day celebration. There's going to be a free fireworks display, an ice-cold beer station, grilled brats, a campfire pit and roasted marshmallows. Come for the celebrations and stay for the bonding and camaraderie. The celebration goes from 7:30 p.m. to 1:15 a.m. at D&G, located at 1918 Frederick Ave. Tune into News-Press NOW every Thursday for more See St. Joseph.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Things to do this weekend in Rochester (May 4-5)
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The weekend is nearly upon us — if you are looking for something to do in Rochester, there are plenty of events to check out: The Red Wings will continue their match-up against the Lehigh Valley IronPigs into the weekend. First pitch for both weekend games is 1:05 p.m. The Red Wings will continue their Garden Factory Week. On Saturday afternoon, there will be a clean sweep and on Sunday afternoon, the Red Wings will hold 'Kids Run the Bases.' You can buy tickets on the Red Wings' website by clicking here. 'An American in Paris,' inspired by the 1950s film by the same name, will be on stage at the JCC throughout the weekend. Saturday's show will be held at 8 p.m. and Sunday's show will be held at 2 p.m. Tickets can be bought online on RPO's website. The opening day of the International Plaza's Market Days will be held on Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. There will be live performances from Alma De Mexico during the ceremony. For those who can't make it, a full list of events can be found here. The annual Kite Flight invites residents of all ages to Ontario Beach Park this Sunday from 12 to 4 p.m. The event will start with kids being shown how to make kites, then they will fly those kites at 1 p.m. Afterward, there will be the ROC City Circus. The event is free for all to attend. A pickleball fundraiser 'Pinkleball' will hold a pickleball event in support of the Breast Cancer Confidence Project on Saturday, May 3, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. In addition to playing pickleball, there will also be a mammogram unit on-site at Dinkers Pickleball Facility. The cost to enter is $25 per person, $20 for anyone under the age of 12. The Rochester International Film Festival kicks off on Thursday, May 1 at the Dryden Theater, with its final day being on Saturday, May 3. There will be a matinee at 3 p.m. and screenings of short films at 7:30 p.m. Each show will feature a trophy presentation and Q&A with the filmmakers. If you can't make it to Saturday's screening, the Thursday and Friday screenings are at 7:30 p.m. both days. The 6th annual Rochester Renaissance Festivus will be held on Sunday on Atlantic Avenue starting in the afternoon. There will be entertainment for people of all ages, food, and arts and crafts at the festival. If you know of an event happening this weekend, send it to us at WROCDigital@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Zawya
23-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
From Aid to Investment: Africa Investment Forum Builds $225B Momentum in Making Continent Bankable
Buoyed by last year's successful Africa Investment Forum's Market Days that generated $29.2 billion of investment interest, its nine founding partners are bracing for an even bigger and better event later this year. The 2024 Africa Investment Forum Market Days attracted more than 2,300 investors and participants from 83 countries around the world, more than 40 boardrooms, and 15 sponsors, including investment banks, insurers, and export credit agencies. Many more sponsors are lining up for the 2025 edition. Meeting on Monday evening in Washington, DC, on the sidelines of the World Bank and IMF Spring Meetings, the partners reflected on the Forum's remarkable seven-year journey, which has mobilized more than $225 billion in investment interest and established itself as a global investment movement for Africa. The partners include the African Development Bank, Afreximbank, Africa50, Africa Finance Corporation, Development Bank of Southern Africa, Islamic Development, European Investment Bank, Trade and Development Bank, and newcomer, the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA). The President of the African Development Bank Group and Chairman of the Africa Investment Forum, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina said, "We have elevated Africa. We have showcased Africa. We have changed perceptions on Africa," adding, "We have shown our belief in Africa, which has demonstrated to the world that indeed Africa is a bankable destination." "Africa will not be developed by aid. It will be developed by investment,' Adesina said, a vision that has guided the Forum since its launch in 2018. The meeting outlined how the Forum has transformed perceptions about investing in Africa while delivering high-quality deal pipelines. To date, 22 deals have closed, with 41% of the financing provided by founding partners alongside other institutional investors. Partners also discussed the Africa Investment Forum Partnership Framework to guarantee the Forum's sustainability, The long-term governance and sustainability framework is expected to be formally signed at the May African Development Bank Annual Meetings in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. As Adesina prepares to conclude his tenure as president of the African Development Bank in September, he expressed profound gratitude to the partners for their support and commitment to the Forum. At Monday's meeting, the partners unanimously committed to the Africa Investment Forum because of its convening power to mobilize critical investments for transformative projects across the continent. The CEO of Africa 50, Alain Ebobise spoke about the Forum's uniqueness because 'it focuses not on speeches but on people transacting in boardrooms,' adding, 'We are ready to bring on board more sponsors.' The President and CEO of Africa Finance Corporation, Samaila Zubairu said, 'As Africans we have to take ownership of our development. The Africa Investment Forum is an initiative that demonstrates that.' Boitumelo Mosako, the CEO of the Development Bank of Southern Africa, reiterated this, saying, " The only way to be certain about the future is by creating it.' Praising last year's Market Days event as 'fantastic,' the President of the Trade and Development Bank, Admassu Tadesse, pointed to the forum's strength as a strong global brand promoting synergies among its founding partners. Representing BADEA, the Director of Private Sector, Diab Karrar said that even though BADEA joined the Africa Investment Forum last year, they had always supported the initiative because 'we believe in it.' The Executive Vice President of Global Trade Bank, Afreximbank, Haytham El Maayergi, expressed a strong commitment to supporting the Africa Investment Forum. Andrew McDowell, Director General of the European Investment Bank Global, spoke about the importance of institutional collaboration, which helps institutions like his make informed decisions about investment in Africa. "It has been my greatest honor to develop and advance the Africa Investment Forum with you all. "Let us continue to fast-track Africa's development together, now and in the future!" declared Adesina Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Development Bank Group (AfDB). Photos: Media contact: Emeka Anuforo, Communication and External Relations Department, media@ About the African Development Bank Group: The African Development Bank Group is Africa's premier development finance institution. It comprises three distinct entities: the African Development Bank (AfDB), the African Development Fund (ADF) and the Nigeria Trust Fund (NTF). On the ground in 41 African countries with an external office in Japan, the Bank contributes to the economic development and the social progress of its 54 regional member states. For more information:
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Jacksonville's Morning News on Location: UNF Market Days
Jacksonville's Morning News is launching a local college campus tour at the University of North Florida to spotlight Market Days. Market Days supports Jacksonville businesses and community members. Vendors looking for a unique and creative way to promote their business or organization to the 17,000+ UNF community are welcome to register. For the UNF community, Market Days is an opportunity to browse a wide variety of products and services, learn about businesses in the Jacksonville area, and engage with fellow Ospreys.
Chicago Tribune
19-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Laura Washington: New LGBTQ-themed hotel will level up Northalsted
What do you get when you combine an LGBTQ-themed hotel with the legacy of one of Chicago's most renowned chefs, the great Yoshi Katsumura? You could get an amazing anchor for Northalsted, that lively Lakeview territory. Last week, plans for a boutique hotel that would cater to LGBTQ patrons was approved by the Chicago City Council's Zoning Committee, paving the way for its construction on the corner of North Halsted Street and West Aldine Avenue. The six-story, 51-room hotel would replace Yoshi's Café, a neighborhood treasure, and my old home away from home. Yoshi's closed in 2021, yet it is fitting that the hotel is landing on that iconic space. The restaurant run by the celebrated chef and his wife, Nobuko, held forth for nearly 40 years and hosted a richly diverse group of avid fans. The hotel's developers are planning upscale amenities, including a rooftop bar, pool and cabanas; a restaurant; and a 'speakeasy' lounge in the basement. It will be an attention-grabbing addition to Chicago's Northalsted neighborhood, the area that extends along Halsted north from Belmont Street to Waveland Avenue. Northalsted, formerly known as Boystown, has long been a celebrated gay neighborhood. The strip of restaurants and bars along Halsted is one of the most vibrant LGBTQ-centric commercial areas in the country, boasting a vibrant party scene, mixed in with service-related businesses, beauty salons, social service agencies and coffee shops. Northalsted hosts some of the biggest street celebrations in Chicago, including the annual Pride Parade, which packs in about 1 million revelers from around the nation, and the massive Market Days street fair that takes over the neighborhood for one weekend every August. The area's bars are finely specialized, offering every brand of LGBTQ festivities from kitschy showtunes to techno leather guys. Now comes a hotel to level it up. And if it's lucky, it will carry Yoshi's aura. For 39 years, Yoshi's Café, the white two-story building with the blue awning at North Halsted and Aldine, was a community hub. Its master chef served up his spectacular culinary creations, which won many honors and were cited as inventive and visionary. Yoshi was doing 'Asian fusion' before the term was invented. His fine fare drew fans from the North Shore, south suburbs, tourists from afar, the lakefront high-rises nearby and, yes, plenty from Boystown. When Yoshi's opened its doors, there were only a couple of gay bars on that stretch of North Halsted. Yoshi built a culinary community that helped spawn today's thriving entertainment district. He served for 22 years on the board of the North Halsted Area Merchants Association, now the Northalsted Business Alliance; he was one of the first non-gay business owners to be elected to the group. He was known as 'the Mayor of Boystown.' Yoshi passed away in 2015, but Nobuko Katsumura carried on until the restaurant closed in 2021. I and legions more sorely miss it. Yoshi's was the place where you could come home when you had no home. Yoshi and Nobuko were the ultimate hosts. The corner of Aldine and Halsted now carries the honorary name Yoshi Katsumura Way. In 2018, a Japanese lilac tree was planted on the street in his honor, donated by the business alliance. Ald. Bennett Lawson, 44th, represents Lakeview and is backing the hotel project. He helped forge a 'good neighbor agreement' with the hotel owners that 'aligns with feedback from neighbors in the area,' Block Club Chicago reported. Allan O'Brien, owner of Men's Room Chicago, and his business partners Andreas Campbell and Bob Sievers are leading the project. The agreement commits that 'the hotel's lobby, restaurant, speakeasy, and rooftop lounge will be open to the public' and that the hotel will host a series of community events for neighborhood residents. And 'the commemorative 'Yoshi's' Tree' near the site will be protected and preserved throughout the construction process, and for the duration of the hotel's operation.' Nobuko Katsumura lives nearby and is grateful that Yoshi's tree will be preserved. She is excited about the proposed hotel, she told me. The hotel's developers told Nobuko that they plan to honor Yoshi's but have not yet specified how. 'I am just waiting for them to come up with how they can include Yoshi's legacy there,' Nobuko said. So am I. How about if the hotel's restaurant were to feature a few of the scrumptious menu items that Yoshi pioneered, such as his mussels and shitake mushrooms swimming in a spicy Thai broth? The Japanese kabocha pumpkin ravioli. That magnificent red snapper, fried to perfection and lavished with hoisin sauce. Better yet — sign up Mari Katsumura, Yoshi and Nobuko's daughter and the hugely talented Michelin-starred chef — to run that restaurant.
