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Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
50th annual Hangfires' Blackpowder Rendezvous set for June 13-15 in Bemidji
Jun. 11—BEMIDJI — Opportunities to time travel don't come along every day, but the Hangfires' Blackpowder Club of Bemidji has been taking people back to the 1700s and early 1800s each summer for 50 years. The weekend of June 13-15, the club is hosting their 50th Annual Rendezvous just south of Bemidji. "Modern rendezvous were started decades ago by gun clubs holding black powder events," Frank Bera, president of the local club, said in a release. Activities and competitions at the rendezvous are authentic to the pre-1840s time period. At the weekend-long event, participants live on the site in self-constructed rudimentary shelters — A-frames, pole tents, wall tents with canvas tarps — and sleep on the ground or on a cot. They prepare food in cooking pits or braziers with coals, dress in period clothing and participate in events and demonstrations. Competitions are authentic to the time period: shooting contests, hawk knife, flu fl, primitive archery, kids' games and women's contests. Craftspersons, artisans and traders set up marquees or lay down blankets and sell their wares. Three water spigots and ten pit toilets on the property provide "modern" conveniences. Registration starts at 4 p.m. on Friday, June 13, and continues from 8 to 10 a.m. on Saturday. The Rendezvous participation fee is $25. Registration is by campsite, rather than by individuals. Each campsite might have one or two people or an entire family. Participants must be registered to compete and camp onsite, but day visitors are welcome to observe at no charge. The rendezvous site is on Keith Johnson's property south of Bemidji. Attendees should head toward 9179 Beltrami Line Road and then watch for signs, the release said. For more information and to view the event brochure, visit the Hangfires Blackpowder Club Facebook page.
Scotsman
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Edinburgh's 12 ‘best' Chinese restaurants, including local institution opened in 1956
Edinburgh has plenty of amazing Chinese restaurants, and now SquareMeal has picked what it considers to be the best of them. Introducing its selection, the foodies guide says: 'Edinburgh is brimming with a great selection of Chinese restaurants, serving everything from pillowy dim sum, to bowls packed full of thick noodles. 'There's something for every style and budget, regardless of the occasion. Whether you're on the hunt for fine dining menus amongst an ultra-glam backdrop, or cosy little hideaways that are best known amongst the locals, Edinburgh's best Chinese restaurants bring some seriously good deals.' Take a look through our photo gallery to see the 12 best Chinese restaurants in Edinburgh, according to SquareMeal. 1 . Tattu Where: 18 West Register Street, EH2 2AA. SquareMeal says: 'Bringing a more contemporary feel to your Chinese dining, it doesn't get more glamorous than Tattu. This statement-making spot brings eye-catching decor and its famous foliage, alongside indulgent menus of authentic Chinese fare.' Photo: Tattu Edinburgh Photo Sales 2 . Street of Beijing Where: 37 Home Street, EH3 9JP. SquareMeal says: 'Beloved amongst locals, Street of Beijing brings an extensive collection of authentic cuisine, offering something for all tastes, and catering for a range of dietary requirements.' Photo: Street of Beijing Photo Sales 3 . Rendezvous Where: 10a Queensferry Street, EH2 4PG. SquareMeal says: Turning out authentic Chinese cuisine to the punters of Edinburgh since 1956, Rendezvous is one of the city's original Chinese restaurants, and decades later it's still a fan favourite. Photo: Rendezvous Photo Sales 4 . Beijing Banquet Where: 17 Maulsford Avenue, EH22 1PJ. SquareMeal says: 'The family-run restaurant is a local favourite and also has sites in Glenrothes, Sighthill and Renfrew.' Photo: Beijing Banquet Photo Sales Related topics: Edinburgh
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Successful weekend for the 48th annual Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous
VINCENNES, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — The mostly dry weather and nice temperatures made for a successful weekend for the 48th annual Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous. Hundreds of people gathered at the historical tradition with multiple time periods being reenacted, including the Revolutionary War. Along with reenactments, there were colonial battles and tactical demonstrations for the audience to watch and learn from. Reenactors came from all across the states including the Chicago area, and the upper peninsula of Michigan. One reenactor states how the Vincennes Rendezvous has been a part of their family's traditions. 'My dad started reenacting when he was 17 years old. He was at the very first Rendezvous, and I was in the Rendezvous as an infant,' said Walter Hast, a reenactor from Grand Rapids, Michigan. 'Now, I'm here as a field commander, representing Worthington's company of the Illinois regiment who fought and took Vincennes.' The event occurs every Memorial Day Weekend, so mark those calendars for May 2026. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Metro
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Mission: Impossible director feared Tom Cruise 'passed out' filming daring stunt
Mission: Impossible director Christopher McQuarrie has shared a terrifying moment when he feared Tom Cruise had passed out while filming a death-defying stunt on the wing of a plane. And when you're 10,000 feet in the air, that isn't the type of situation you can easily recover from – or at all. Before Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning is even out, fans are already aware of this jaw-dropping stunt feat, as it's led the film's publicity drive, appearing in the trailer and on posters. For the sequence where McQuarrie teased that there was indeed 'tension' in the movie as the plane malfunctions, he and Cruise had developed a series of hand signals so that the director could communicate with Cruise, 62, while hanging out the door of his helicopter. 'There was a moment – more than one moment – where Tom had pushed himself to the point that he was so physically exhausted he couldn't get back up off the wing,' he revealed during his Rendezvous event on Wednesday afternoon at Cannes Film Festival, attended by Metro. 'He was lying on the wing of the plane, his arms are hanging over the front of the wing. We could not tell if he was conscious or not,' he continued. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 'We also knew that unless Tom did this [gestures], it was expressly agreed he was not in trouble and we could not cut – you can't do this when you're unconscious, so we're waiting to see if there's any indication Tom is okay, and we're waiting to see this sign and Tom is laying on the wing of the plane.' McQuarrie explained that the planes used only had 'a very light load of fuel' in order to have 'their full manoeuvrability' – and it was this which finally roused Cruise, with just three minutes of fuel left after 22 minutes of shooting in the wing. It was previously discussed and agreed between Cruise and the team that he shouldn't go beyond 12 minutes at a time on the wing, due to the fatigue of being blasted by the wind. 'The wind is hitting you in excess of 140 miles an hour, coming off the propeller. The molecules in the air are so dispersed you're breathing, but only physically. You're not actually getting oxygen,' the writer and producer added. He then, laughing, recalled that 'this was a typical day shooting in Africa' before warning that the plane 'can't land if Tom's on the wing', pressing on with the story with Hollywood star Cruise himself sat next to him, a surprise onstage guest for the event. 'We watched Tom as he pulled himself up and stuck his head in the cockpit so that he could replenish the oxygen in his body and then climb up into the cockpit and bring the plane safely down to land. 'No one on earth can do that,' he concluded -well, except Tom Cruise. Top Gun: Maverick scribe McQuarrie also revealed the expert multitasking that went into Cruise filming inside the biplane and, more specifically, for a 'beautiful backlit shot' before the star turns back and the camera focuses on him. Sorry, the video was not found 'I want you to remember there's no crew with Tom in an aeroplane at 10,000 feet above Africa. Tom is lighting the shot by how he's positioning the plane in its relationship to the sun, and he's operating focus just off camera,' McQuarrie said. More Trending The Final Reckoning is billed as the last outing in the franchise, after eight movies and nearly 30 years – although Cruise refused to be drawn on whether or not this really was the end. 'Just let us show the movie today,' Cruise responded ahead of the film's special premiere at Cannes this evening. 'This is like, 30 years' culmination of this, and I'd rather just people see it and enjoy it. We've had an amazing time doing it, and it's going to be a lot of fun – enjoy this and know everything is the culmination, [and] has come to this moment.' Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Sean 'Diddy' Combs' daughters missing from trial as Cassie's graphic testimony continues MORE: Sean Penn's support of Woody Allen proves he continues to be #MeToo's blind spot MORE: How the Menendez brothers murder case unfolded after huge new release twist
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Volunteers prep for Fort Union Rendezvous amid National Park Service ‘whiplash'
Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site hosts its Rendezvous event every June. This year, volunteers are prepping for an event with fewer National Park Service staff amid federal funding cuts. (Photo provided by National Park Service) The third full weekend in June is always the busiest part of the summer at Fort Union Trading Post near Williston, North Dakota. This is when the National Park Service historic site hosts its Rendezvous, which draws about 3,000 visitors. This year, however, the event has been in flux as organizers adapt to ever-changing federal funding streams and staffing models. Within the span of a few days, Rendezvous 2025 was canceled and then added back to the summer schedule. 'It's whiplash for all of us involved,' said Megan Halvorson, executive director of the Fort Union Association, a nonprofit that promotes and supports the historic site. 'There are a lot of unknowns.' Rendezvous is Fort Union's biggest event. Over five days, more than 100 living historians recreate what life was like in the 1800s when trappers and traders gathered at the post to exchange furs and goods. Rendezvous was canceled in early April because of a shortage of summer staff at the historic site, Halvorson said. But once the cancellation was announced, the regional National Park Service office said the event needed to go on, she said. The event relies heavily on volunteers but needs National Park Service staff to oversee those volunteers, she said. Historically, Fort Union has hired six rangers to cover the busy season. In addition, rangers from other national park sites have been assigned to help with the Rendezvous weekend. Because of federal hiring freezes earlier in the year, the park service fell behind in its seasonal hiring and Fort Union was able to secure only one long-term ranger plus three short-term rangers for this summer, Halvorson said. That's not enough staff to make sure the event runs smoothly and safely, she said. The park's superintendent referred all questions to the National Park Service regional office. Calls to the regional office were not returned. Fort Union's experience is not uncommon, said Bill Wade, executive director of the Association of National Park Rangers. A cycle of firings and reinstatements and buyouts has led to a loss of permanent employees. The total number is unclear, Wade said, because National Park Service employees have been told not to speak about personnel issues. Still, his association estimates up to 2,500 employees have left the park system. And while the service was eventually authorized to hire more seasonal employees than usual, that permission came late. 'It takes a while to get those people trained and on board,' Wade said. 'What we're seeing is some positions may not be filled early in the season.' In addition, he said the recent chaos and confusion has led to low morale among those who have stayed. 'There's anger and fear among employees who are just trying to do their job,' he said. 'We're expecting there will be more disruption and significant impacts on park resources in the future.' Halvorson says more than 10,000 visitors come through Fort Union each year. She and other members of the Fort Union Association provide as much support to the historic site as they can. The association runs a park store and members are organizing a fundraiser to help hire additional staff. Still, Halvorson said people who value National Park Service sites need to contact their local congressional representatives. That's the best way to support them, she said. In the meantime, the association will recruit even more volunteers to make sure Rendezvous goes smoothly. 'We'll find people to fill gopher holes and set up awnings. We'll ask our local civic organizations for help in setting up picnic tables and garbage cans,' she said. 'We'll do what we can to make sure it goes on.' Those who visit Fort Union for the big June event will see blacksmiths crafting nails and horseshoes. They'll watch demonstrators spin wool into yarn and learn how traders used Plains Indian Hand Talk to speak with each other. They'll see a keel boat, which was the primary way of transporting goods up and down the river. 'It will feel alive out there,' Halvorson said. SUPPORT: YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX
