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Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Rainbow Road' mural painted for WorldPride in DC
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — There's a new LGBTQ mural in the District just in time for the start of WorldPride. It's a colorful display on 15th Street NW, but it also adds a safety component for families. Steady brush strokes are slowly turning regular pavement into a rainbow road. 'Everything's coming together,' said Lisa Marie Thalhammer. Thalhammer is the lead artist with a mission to 'just bring joy and color and creativity into the community.' LIST: WorldPride events kicking off this weekend It's part of the WorldPride celebrations just getting underway in D.C., funded by the Capital Pride Alliance. 'This is a really special time for the city, and we really… want to celebrate,' Thalhammer said. 'We don't want to shy away from showing our colors and celebrating who we are and being visible.' More than 100 volunteers are helping to visually separate the space between parked cars and the bike lane. Thalhammer said as far as she knows, it's the longest LGBTQ mural that's ever been created, stretching all the way from O Street NW up to V Street NW. 'So many bikers are saying thank you. Thank you for making this bike lane safer. And I think safety is a really important part of this project,' Thalhammer said. 'It's stunning. Like I walked by and just put a big smile on my face. I like how they've separated here at, like, a stop sign, so there's not as much crisscross,' said Nicholas Field, who was visiting from New York City. The project also features eight LGBTQ artists, including Mx Mundy. 'The piece is called We Exist. Recently, our administration has literally said that non-binary people and people that live outside the binary gender don't exist. And that doesn't mean we just poof and disappear,' Mundy said. 'But also, there is so much joy and celebration in knowing who you are. And that is what I wanted to express in this piece.' The artists wanted to keep the project under wraps until it was almost done for fear the Trump administration would somehow squash the project. Mundy said their piece and the entire project is about bringing joy to others. 'This person walked by the other day and they were like, 'you know, I'm from a small town, and this just makes me so happy,'' Mundy said. 'I said, I want you to look at this piece. I want everyone to look at this piece and know that they are seen and that they are safe.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hill
‘Rainbow Road' mural painted for WorldPride in DC
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — There's a new LGBTQ mural in the District just in time for the start of WorldPride. It's a colorful display on 15th Street NW, but it also adds a safety component for families. Steady brush strokes are slowly turning regular pavement into a rainbow road. 'Everything's coming together,' said Lisa Marie Thalhammer. Thalhammer is the lead artist with a mission to 'just bring joy and color and creativity into the community.' It's part of the WorldPride celebrations just getting underway in D.C., funded by the Capital Pride Alliance. 'This is a really special time for the city, and we really… want to celebrate,' Thalhammer said. 'We don't want to shy away from showing our colors and celebrating who we are and being visible.' More than 100 volunteers are helping to visually separate the space between parked cars and the bike lane. Thalhammer said as far as she knows, it's the longest LGBTQ mural that's ever been created, stretching all the way from O Street NW up to V Street NW. 'So many bikers are saying thank you. Thank you for making this bike lane safer. And I think safety is a really important part of this project,' Thalhammer said. 'It's stunning. Like I walked by and just put a big smile on my face. I like how they've separated here at, like, a stop sign, so there's not as much crisscross,' said Nicholas Field, who was visiting from New York City. The project also features eight LGBTQ artists, including Mx Mundy. 'The piece is called We Exist. Recently, our administration has literally said that non-binary people and people that live outside the binary gender don't exist. And that doesn't mean we just poof and disappear,' Mundy said. 'But also, there is so much joy and celebration in knowing who you are. And that is what I wanted to express in this piece.' The artists wanted to keep the project under wraps until it was almost done for fear the Trump administration would somehow squash the project. Mundy said their piece and the entire project is about bringing joy to others. 'This person walked by the other day and they were like, 'you know, I'm from a small town, and this just makes me so happy,'' Mundy said. 'I said, I want you to look at this piece. I want everyone to look at this piece and know that they are seen and that they are safe.'
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Yahoo
Police searching for man accused of trying to rob someone at local bank
Three men have been charged in connection to an attempted robbery at a local bank, but one suspect is still at large. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The robbery happened in Englewood at the Huntington Bank on West Wenger Road on Wednesday. Someone called police and said the men, identified by police as Dwayne B. Mundy, Millione Ball-Murray, Anthjuan Osborne Jr. forced them to go into the bank and withdraw money. TRENDING STORIES: Report of man with gun causes brief lockdown at Kettering Catholic schools, church No hazardous materials found after evacuation of newly-opened Dayton hotel Report: Kroger stores overcharging consumers on discounted or 'for sale' items All three are facing charges of aggravated robbery and kidnapping. Police said Mundy was released to the Miami County Jail and has posted bond and is at large. A felony arrest warrant has been issued for Mundy's arrest. Anyone who has information about his whereabouts is asked to call Englewood police at 937-836-2678. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fashion Week of Rochester benefits Center for Youth for 15th year
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Fashion Week of Rochester is back, and over the next few days, the Temple Theater in Downtown Rochester will be transformed into a runway. The event is held annually to benefit The Center for Youth, which serves 40,000 kids every year across its many programs. The partnership has been ongoing for 15 years. 'Giving back to the children that I don't know, I can involve children that I do know on the runway and give them that thrill of an experience,' said Meghan Mundy, the founder of Fashion Week of Rochester. 'So, it just makes me feel good.' Mundy says she's been working in the fashion industry for 40 years. So, this is a labor of love for her, and one she puts all her energy into. 'The entire world is a runway to me. So, I'll see something and I'll think that looks great on the runway,' she said, 'I brought in acrobats from West Africa that were in the circus here in the U.S. So, it's just constantly letting your creative juices see something and see it on the runway.' One of her visions for this year was bringing in global fashion designer Adebayo Jones. He's been a designer for 40 years and is doing the work pro bono because he enjoys giving back. Foodlink addresses rise in food insecurity in Rochester 'When you've been blessed to be in a position to support others and to give back as well, making a difference in other people's lives,' Jones said. He tells News 8 this year's theme is about luxury and glamour, but also classic. 'I like to make sure that from different age groups they can get something from what we have,' he said, 'every woman can find a piece of themselves.' Both Jones and Mundy say this year's fashion show will be one for the books. Fashion Week of Rochester is May 15th and 16th. Tickets are available now. The funds will go to the Arnett House, which is a transitional living program for young people identifying as LGBTQ+. It is funded only by the support of the community. The Thursday show is dedicated to raising awareness and funds for this program and to safeguarding the much-needed support. On Friday night, the runway show will highlight the needs in the Youth Center's 24/7 emergency shelter for youth ages 12-17, who find themselves on the street without adult support or who are seeking safety and security. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Irish Independent
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Sharon Shannon, Steve Earle and Mundy among first acts for twentieth Sligo Live
Much loved folk and traditional artist, Sharon Shannon, brings her 'Big Band' show to Sligo Live Festival 2025, with a host of outstanding guests, Steve Earle, Mundy, Camile O'Sullivan and Liam Ó Maonlaí, joining band members including Gerry O'Connor, Richie Buckley and Alan Connor. in a very special Knocknarea Arena ATU show on Saturday, October 25 at 8.30 pm. Plus, Sligo Live will feature two Hawk's Well shows on Sunday, October 26th. A special afternoon concert sees the return of the amazing Norwegian Daniel Herskedal Trio at 3 pm, followed by an 8pm concert by Americana star, Mary Gauthier and her special guest Jaimee Harris. Tickets for all three shows are available now on-line from and in person or by phone (071) 916 1518 from the Hawk's Well box office. Following the overwhelming success of her Shane MacGowan tribute, The Sharon Shannon Big Band returns with another powerful and heartfelt production. This October, Sharon and her extraordinary ensemble of musicians and singers—including the legendary Steve Earle, Liam Ó Maonlaí, Mundy and Camille O'Sullivan—celebrate Ireland's world-famous musical tradition. Drawing from the rich anthology of Irish music and the traditions it has inspired, this show is a vibrant journey through the songs that define us: songs of love and heartache, emigration and longing, resilience and rebellion, and the timeless beauty of Ireland's landscapes. The ensemble breathes new life into cherished old ballads while giving fresh treatments to beloved classics. A special highlight of the evening will see Sharon, Mundy, and Steve Earle come together on stage to perform the world-famous 'Galway Girl'—a rare moment uniting the artists who each helped make the song a global sensation. Joining Sharon on stage will be an exceptional line-up of musicians, including Alan Connor, Richie Buckley, and Gerry O'Connor, who each bring their own artistry to create a performance that is intimate and unforgettable. Together, they blend the spirit of traditional Irish music with contemporary creativity, honouring the legacy of our song tradition with power and grace. This is more than a concert -it's a celebration of who we are as a people, and an invitation to experience the deep emotional resonance of Ireland's music. From the poignant strains of our ballads to the raucous joy of our reels and jigs, this show will stir your soul and lift your spirits. Join The Sharon Shannon Big Band and Guests for an unforgettable evening that bridges past and present, capturing the very heart of Irish life and culture. In a co-promotion with Music Network and Sligo Jazz Project on the afternoon of Sunday 26th October, prepare to be transported into the extraordinary soundworld of Norwegian composer and brass virtuoso Daniel Herskedal. A true innovator of the tuba and bass trumpet, Herskedal's music is cinematic, deeply expressive, and unlike anything you've heard before. Joined by the incredibly talented Helge Lien on piano and master percussionist Andreas Norbakken, this world-class trio returns to Sligo following a 2022 Sligo Jazz Project performance described by Nils Kavanagh, Young Jazz Musician of that year, as 'truly inspiring and uplifting. A scintillating performance'. Herskedal has beguiled audiences across Europe with his groundbreaking compositions, pushing the boundaries of his instruments to the limit. His genre-spanning work includes award-winning jazz recordings, major film scores, and creative collaborations that boldly navigate uncharted waters. Later on Bank Holiday Sunday, October 26th at 8.00pm in Hawk's Well, Sligo Live present an intimate evening with Americana and Alt-Country singer-songwriter, Mary Gauthier, with very special guest, Jamiee Harris. What lesbian moves to Nashville at 40 to start a troubadour career? Who goes from playing open mics to playing the Newport Folk Festival within a year? It's been 25 years since Mary Gauthier, now revered songwriter, released her groundbreaking debut album 'Drag Queens in Limousines'. Eighteen months later, the response was so incredible that she hung up her chef's coat, moved to Nashville, and started to make her mark as an exciting new voice in the songwriting world. 'Drag Queens in Limousines' is an anthem for anyone who has ever felt like an outsider. It turns out, that's all of us at one time or another. By writing about what matters most to her, having the courage to sing what's often too hard for us to say, and delivering the work authentically, Mary Gauthier opened the gate and widened the path that many who came after her have travelled. Recently, Mary's classic song 'Mercy Now' featured on the major Netflix series 'Yellowstone'. Join us in celebrating twenty-five years of the unique, courageous songs of Mary Gauthier. Mary's very special guest, Jaimee Harris, is poised to become the next queen of Americana-Folk, a slightly edgier Emmylou Harris for the younger generation. Her new album draws comparisons to Patty Griffin, Ryan Adams, and Kathleen Edwards – all writers who know how to craft a heartbreakingly beautiful song with just enough grit to keep you enthralled. Harris writes about the basic human experience, in a way that is simple, poetic, and often painfully relatable. General admission standing tickets for Sharon Shannon Big Band are €49.00 plus €3.00 fees and €4.00 plus €3.00 fees for limited reserved seating. Daniel Herskedal are €18.00 plus €2.00 fees. Mary Gauthier Tickets are €29.50 plus €2 fees and all are available on-line now at and in person or by phone (071) 916 1518.
