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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
8 Things To Do This Weekend: Strawberry Festival, Pride Parade & Wethersfield Fireworks
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Looking for weekend activities? We have eight ideas for you! All weekend, enjoy the New London County Strawberry Festival and Craft Show at the North Stonington Agricultural Fairgrounds with a 'kids land' and music. Saturday, take a three-hour trip to tour the Sheffield Island Lighthouse. Explore hiking trails and eat a picnic lunch during this family-friendly adventure. 8 Things To Do This Weekend: Beyond Van Gogh and Monet, Robin Hood's Medieval Faire & Revolutionary War Encampment Enjoy a Pride Parade followed by live music, food trucks, lawn games, kids' activities and free health screening on Saturday at the Bethel Municipal Center. Saturday, enjoy Concert Night and a Food Truck Festival – all part of the larger Barnum Festival – on Monroe Turnpike. Find vendors and a beer garden. Saturday evening, get ready to experience beauty at the annual fireworks display at Cove Park in Old Wethersfield. Folks can also enjoy vendors, food trucks and live music. Calling all comics fans! Sunday, check out the New Haven Comic and Collectible Spectacular at Annex YMA Hall with vintage editions and toys. Take the kids to see Owls Among Us at the Pardee-Morris House on Sunday afternoon. An owl educator will share info about the fascinating bird. Sunday afternoon, enjoy the season-opening concert at Music Mountain, the oldest continuing summer chamber music festival in the United States. Have a wonderful weekend, Everyone! Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
AU Financial Review
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- AU Financial Review
A second chance to make a first impression at NGV's winter blockbuster
Four years ago, during the pandemic lockdowns, an exceptional group of French impressionists travelled to Australia – but barely got out of their crates. Nowhere in the world have artists such as Monet, Renoir, Degas and Cezanne had such a dismal reception, although the National Gallery of Victoria was more than willing to roll out the red carpet. Next month, in what must be a first for local museums, the NGV will restage the show that misfired four years ago. The impressionists are once again leaving their home in Boston's Museum of Fine Arts (MFA), and taking the voyage to Melbourne, for this year's Winter Masterpieces exhibition. The return season is an extraordinary act of good will on behalf of the Boston museum, where many of these works are normally on permanent display. And it's a testament to the depth of Boston's holdings that they can fill the gaps with similar pieces.
Times
20-05-2025
- Climate
- Times
Summer means different things to different people
Last year was the hottest in history, although I can't say it felt that way from my corner of east Perthshire. This spring takes a record: the driest yet, which feels much more accurate when I look at my ultra-needy sweet peas and drooping chocolate cosmos. Warm weather is subjective, as my Luxembourgish boyfriend likes to tell me every time I open the curtains and exclaim that 15C is a beautiful morning. For him, the mercury must be at least 10C higher, but on canvas there is no room to argue. Summer captivated the impressionists, who daubed it hazily over landscapes of sea and shadow. You know what you're getting with Monet and Renoir, their genteel boat parties and bonneted ladies. Golden fields are
Time of India
20-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Bespoke this, vintage that! 12 overused words we have had enough of
Brands use all kinds of words to make their products seem unique. But what happens when those descriptions become clichés in and of themselves? Sunday Times looks at adjectives that seem more meaningful than they really are It may conjure up an image of an artisan slaving over a handloom saree for months, but that is rarely the reality. Whether it's made by (underpaid) hands or a machine, you can just call it whatever you please. So why yes, this water bottle has been crafted by hand, and we're sticking to that story. It may conjure up an image of an artisan slaving over a handloom saree for months, but that is rarely the reality. Whether it's made by (underpaid) hands or a machine, you can just call it whatever you please. So why yes, this water bottle has been crafted by hand, and we're sticking to that story. Once upon a time, only museums had curators — you know the guys who put art shows together so that we could be sure that everything hanging on the wall was of a certain quality even if we didn't know the difference between a Monet and Manet. Now, it's so ubiquitous that everything from menus to cosmetics and credit cards are curated so that you can be reassured of good taste. Still not sure? How about 'carefully curated', as if the other curators were just slapping things together unlike the great thought you put in to 'curate' this list of cat videos. Once upon a time, only museums had curators — you know the guys who put art shows together so that we could be sure that everything hanging on the wall was of a certain quality even if we didn't know the difference between a Monet and Manet. Now, it's so ubiquitous that everything from menus to cosmetics and credit cards are curated so that you can be reassured of good taste. Still not sure? How about 'carefully curated', as if the other curators were just slapping things together unlike the great thought you put in to 'curate' this list of cat videos. Typically, for something to be deemed 'vintage', it must be between 20 and 100 years old, but accuracy is for suckers. Instagram is rife with pages advertising 'vintage' and 'preloved' (isn't that a way cooler name for used duds?). You don't even have to rummage through jumble sales at thrift shops for your not-so-old vintage clothing. You can simply order it online. And don't be upset if it's tattered or smelly, that's just its charm. Typically, for something to be deemed 'vintage', it must be between 20 and 100 years old, but accuracy is for suckers. Instagram is rife with pages advertising 'vintage' and 'preloved' (isn't that a way cooler name for used duds?). You don't even have to rummage through jumble sales at thrift shops for your not-so-old vintage clothing. You can simply order it online. And don't be upset if it's tattered or smelly, that's just its charm. From cocktails to villas, just about everything is bespoke these days. The word originally referred to products, most often suits, tailored for an individual. According to the Oxford dictionary, it denotes something that is made to order as opposed to something readymade and mass produced. But now, brands fling the B word about whenever they want to charge a higher price tag. An electronic brand recently launched 'bespoke' washing machines and fridges. What part of it is handmade or customized, pray? Even the neighbourhood darzi doesn't like to be called 'masterji', he's now a bespoke couturier but at least he is actually in the business of customized clothing. From cocktails to villas, just about everything is bespoke these days. The word originally referred to products, most often suits, tailored for an individual. According to the Oxford dictionary, it denotes something that is made to order as opposed to something readymade and mass produced. But now, brands fling the B word about whenever they want to charge a higher price tag. An electronic brand recently launched 'bespoke' washing machines and fridges. What part of it is handmade or customized, pray? Even the neighbourhood darzi doesn't like to be called 'masterji', he's now a bespoke couturier but at least he is actually in the business of customized clothing. Homegrown If you had told your mum that you'd brought her homegrown coffee, she'd wonder how you managed that feat when you can't even keep a succulent alive. But now that 'imported' has lost its cachet and make-in-India is trendy, every other desi brand boasts their 'homegrown' status, irrespective of their NRI founders or the American hedge fund that bolsters their very existence. It's as if the idea that we can make our own products and services is shocking. Next-gen As the old saying goes, the more things change, the more they're dubbed 'next-gen'. Even if they're the same as they've always been or packaged a tiny bit snazzier. A next gen laptop or EV, we kinda get it but is that air fryer or mosquito killer lamp really next gen? The most liberal use of next gen is on filmi websites and social media feeds. Every nepo kid is a next-gen star and so what if all he or she has done is show off their airport or gym look to waiting paps and not even acted in a movie yet. Immersive At first, it was meant to be a multisensory theatre experience, but then came virtual reality, and now immersive can refer to anything from a video game to a trip to the restaurant or even a spa visit. If you're not deep into it, are you really even experiencing anything for real? Sustainable Every Indian brand now claims to be sustainable, irrespective of what their products are made of (often plastic), how they're packaged (did you want more plastic?) and what they release into the environment (you guessed it). Sustainable is not a descriptor anymore, more like a vibe. And as customers, the mere mention of the word makes us feel like we're Greta Thunberg. Win-win, perhaps? Experiential Time was when you went to school, on a holiday or even grocery shopping and got the job done. Now it's all about experiential learning, experiential vacations and experiential retail…it's all very special even if you can't seem to tell the difference, just take our word for it. Game changer This portable charger is unlike any other. Why, you ask? Because it has changed the game. What game? Don't sweat the small stuff. It isn't enough for something to be pretty or useful anymore, now it must disrupt the world as we know it, stir a revolution into being or be the first of its kind. Artisanal It turns out, just about anyone can be an artisan these days. Even rich kids white-labelling Chinese products, slapping on a ChatGPT-made sticker. This ice cream? It's artisanal, and so is that bag and those coffee beans. And this pillow cover that inexplicably costs an arm and a leg? That's the most artisanal of all. Holistic
What's On
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- What's On
Short+Sweet: A theatre festival is taking place at Alserkal Avenue
Short+Sweet is for all the theatre fiends… They call it the biggest little play festival in Dubai – Short+Sweet Dubai is back this year for another season, after several successful runs over 13 years, bringing you one of the world's largest 10-minute play festivals. The festival features over 300 actors, writers, and directors, this festival is a celebration of creativity, diversity, and powerful storytelling, done in bite-size. Experience big stories in small packages, performed in 8 different languages, representing a mix of cultures and perspectives. From monologues to musicals, comedies to dramas, there's something for all. Taking place at The Junction at Alserkal Avenue, a hub for live theatre and performing arts, the festival features 70+ original plays, each 10 minutes long. It will run till June 1, and tickets are available to purchase on Platinumlist. We're about halfway through the run, but there's loads more plays left to discover. In a format like this, every second on the stage counts, and the message is swiftly delivered, but with a big impact. If you're a live theatre enthusiast, this is exactly what you need to keep yourself busy this summer. More like this… The month of May is rife with the energy of arts and culture. Immersive digital art space Art e Museum Dubai is collaborating with the famed Musée d'Orsay in Paris, to bring classic masterpieces in a new light. Expect to see ver 100 artworks from Monet's Water Lilies to Van Gogh's Starry Night. Comedy in the Sky is back at Aura Skypool for a second round. In partnership with The Laughter Factory, catch comedians like Justin Panks, Aaron Butler, Roxy Yekta, Viswajit Dilip and Valentina Danubio on Wednesday, May 21, starting 8pm. Carmina Burana: The Ballet makes its Dubai debut at Dubai Opera on May 23 and 24, 2025, in a thrilling reimagining of Carl Orff's iconic cantata. Directed by acclaimed choreographer Edward Clug, the production fuses classical and contemporary ballet to capture the raw energy of fate, desire, and destiny. Discover more in our guide here… Short+Sweet, The Junction, Alserkal Avenue, until June 1, tickets at Dhs120, @shortnsweetdxb Images: Socials > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
