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Yahoo
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Peoria Heights celebrates first-ever Sunday Funday with Pickleball and live Music
PEORIA HEIGHTS, Ill. (WMBD) — A new kind of Sunday tradition kicked off this weekend in Peoria Heights as BS Marketing hosted the first-ever 'Sunday Funday.' Many people gathered at Pearl Companies' parking lot at 1200 E Glen Ave in an energetic mix of pickleball, music, and community vibes. The event drew a lively crowd from across the region, offering a laid-back atmosphere focused on outdoor fun and social connection — with zero pickleball experience required. Running from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., the event featured a casual tournament, live entertainment, yard games and a variety of local food and drink vendors. 'This event is really about getting people outside, moving, and having fun — whether you've ever picked up a paddle or not,' said Beth Stewart, owner of BS Marketing. 'Have fun. Get active, get outside. Just move. Move and have fun.' Pickleball was the star attraction, with a tournament designed to welcome everyone from complete beginners to competitive players. 'It's so adaptable to anybody,' Stewart added. 'We have kids out here playing. We have people that — there's a first-timers bracket, so we have a coach that can talk about crash course rules, all the way to competitive. And it's just something that anybody can do and have fun.' Sunday Funday highlights included: A no-experience-necessary Pickleball Tournament, with paddles, balls, and beginner coaching provided Live music and classic yard games Food trucks and local drink vendors, including Feels Like Ohm and Oliver's A friendly, social atmosphere — welcoming singles and groups alike Entry was priced at $50 for pickleball participants and $10 for a social pass. With strong attendance and positive feedback, BS Marketing is already hearing calls for a repeat event. If the turnout and community enthusiasm are any indication, Sunday Funday could quickly become a staple in Peoria Heights' outdoor event lineup. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Topgolf CEO talks value as consumer spending tightens
Topgolf Callaway (MODG) is planning to split this year into two separate companies. This summer, as Americans tighten their spending, Topgolf will focus on value-conscious consumers with deals like half-price golf Monday through Thursday. Topgolf CEO Artie Starrs joins Catalysts to discuss what the company will look like after the Callaway split and how they plan to grow. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Catalysts here. Topgolf looking to attract value conscious consumers this summer with deals, as Americans pull back on spending due to economic uncertainty. This comes as Topgolf Callaway Brands remains on track to separate into two separate companies this year. Joining us now, we got Artie Starrs, Topgolf CEO and my morning brief co-host Brad Smith. Artie, great to speak with you. Thanks for making the time. Want to get your take on the state of the consumer, of course, but first, walk us through what Topgolf's business is going to look like after this split. What are you anticipating? Well, first of all, Brad and Melissa, thank you so much for having me. Uh, after the split, we, we believe we're going to be an extremely strong company just like we were before. Both businesses were strong independent businesses before. We're excited about the, you know, the focus that each business will be able to have on, on the specific things that we do, in the case of golf equipment and apparel, uh, golf clubs and fantastic shirts and things. And in the case of Topgolf, the amazing experiences that we bring to life in our venues every day that our play makers bring to life. So we're, we're extremely enthusiastic about, uh, about the separation and, and look forward to updating your audience on it as the rest of the year evolves. Artie, within that, I wonder what the forecast for growth looks like from here. I've been to a Topgolf experience across six different states, multiple types of, you know, different premises that they're on, but, and, and never send a video to our team because obviously they will figure out a way to make sure that it lights up the screen. But, you know, at the end of the day, these are highly replicable experiences that you're able to bring forward. But is it at a premium right now, knowing the type of land that needs to be secured, knowing the type of resources, and the staffing as well right now? Yeah, so we continue to see, uh, significant opportunity for new venues. You, you mentioned very well, Brad, the, our, our venues are, are highly repeatable. So the, the types of sites that we look at and what we build, we're able to build the same foot on the same footprint and, and provide the same fantastic experience. I think in this environment, what, what we're actioning for the summer is bringing value to our players' lives. You know, we value is always important, but at this moment in time, we've launched Sunday Funday, which is for families, which meets families where they're at. We have Topgolf Nights or TG nights so that, that nightcap or after dinner on a Friday and Saturday night where groups can get together and have a fantastic time at Topgolf. And then, uh, next week we'll be launching an advertising campaign where Monday through Thursday, um, half off golf at Topgolf. I mean, what's better than that? So, uh, filling the venues up is our priority. So we see a lot of growth in that. The, the testing of these value initiatives have gone extremely well to driving traffic. So we're excited to meet players where they're at this summer. You know, that kind of gets into our, our next thought here, which is what you're seeing in the pulse of the consumer right now, those who kind of look at this as both an experience economy play, but also a food away from home, a, or even on the corporate side as well. I know you run events. So all those things kind of married together here, what are you seeing in that pulse of the many different types of consumers that Topgolf engages with? Well, players are looking for great value, and the, the question I posed to our team and our marketing agency a short while ago is like, why would you just eat? Why would you just do something when you could do it all at, at Topgolf? So we've, we view an experience at Topgolf is where you can have an active live entertainment experience where you're part of the action. We have unbelievable food and beverage. We hear it from time and time again from our players that they are pleasantly surprised at how great the food is. And what makes it all tick is our playmakers. We call our team members playmakers because they make play. And when you gobble that all together, uh, we're seeing our value scores improve. We win on fun and atmosphere and overall experience. And, you know, we're extremely optimistic that whether it's an experience economy or an out-of-home, uh, eating economy, we're there for it. Sign in to access your portfolio
Hindustan Times
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Indian fans react as they spot idols of Hindu Gods in Jennifer Aniston's home. See her post here
Actor Jennifer Aniston gave her fans a peek into her weekend with a series of casual and adorable photos -- but one small detail had Indian fans especially curious. On Sunday, Jennifer shared a "Sunday Funday photo dump" on Instagram, showing a relaxed gathering with close friends. (Also Read | Jennifer Aniston's alleged stalker appears shirtless in court, smiles at camera, fans worried about actor's safety) What really caught the eye of many Indian followers was a photo that showed a black table with a pot of red roses and several decorative statues. Among them was a small idol of Hindu goddess Lakshmi, placed right next to a laughing Buddha. Reacting to the picture, a fan wrote, 'You have Durga and Shiva statues there! Lovely!' A person said, 'She keeps Hindu Gods' statues at home. Sweet.' 'Jen worships Hindu Gods? Wow,' read a comment. A post shared by Jennifer Aniston (@jenniferaniston) The post included other pictures, including selfies with actor Alessandro Nivola, a sweet snap with singer-actor Selena Gomez, and a moment with her longtime Friends co-star Courteney Cox. The rest of the photos showed Jennifer enjoying the sunny day with friends Amanda Anka, Andrea Bendewald, Molly McNearney, and hairstylist Chris McMillan. Meanwhile, on the work front, the Friends actor was last seen in The Morning Show, which recently wrapped its third season. The show has been renewed for a fourth season on Apple TV.
India Today
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Jennifer Aniston's ‘sunday photo dump' features Hindu Goddesses Lakshmi and Durga
Jennifer Aniston's weekend photo dump on Instagram has left fans buzzing — not just because of the A-list guests, but due to a curious detail that caught the eye of many Indian followers. The 'Friends' actor posted a series of photos on May 25 from what looked like a sunny, casual gathering with close the many pictures, one in particular stood out. It featured a pot of red roses arranged on a black table, surrounded by several small decorative idols. Eagle-eyed fans were quick to notice two of them: statues of Hindu goddesses Lakshmi and Durga. The two idols, traditionally associated with prosperity and strength, were accompanied by other figurines, including a laughing Buddha. A screenshot of Jennifer Aniston's post on Instagram advertisementThe comments section lit up with reactions from Indian users. 'Laxmi Mata and Durga Mata idols, who noticed that?' wrote one fan. 'Love the idols of goddesses,' added another. One user took a screenshot and shared it on X, saying, 'Just noticed Lakshmi Maa and Durga Maa on Jennifer Aniston's desk in her latest Insta post.' Comments on Jennifer's post An X post reacting to Jennifer's post The post, captioned 'Sunday Funday photo dump day,' also included selfies with 'The Many Saints of Newark' actor Alessandro Nivola, a snap with Selena Gomez (whose sparkling engagement ring drew attention), and a candid shot with Courteney Cox. The rest of the carousel featured Jennifer spending quality time with her long-time friends Andrea Bendewald, Amanda Anka, Molly McNearney and hairstylist Chris actor was last seen in the hit Apple TV+ series 'The Morning Show', which has been renewed for a fourth
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Local businesses unite for Central Illinois Veterans Commission
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Two local businesses in Junction City are teaming up to support those who've served. Junction City Pub and Tavern on Prospect partnered to raise funds for the Central Illinois Veterans Commission, a nonprofit that helps local veterans secure permanent housing. The fundraiser is part of a series of events hosted by the establishments, combining community fun with charitable giving. Dakota Rogy, owner of Tavern on Prospect, said the initiative is a meaningful way to give back while creating an enjoyable weekend outing. 'We're doing four-dollar, 360 drinks with $1 going to each charity for each event,' Rogy said. 'Last year, we raised close to $1,000 for each charity through donations. So hopefully we can get close to that for each event this year.' The next 'Sunday Funday' fundraiser is scheduled for June 22, and proceeds from that event will benefit Tazewell County Animal Control. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
