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San Francisco Chronicle
26-07-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
The Fringe Festival is a bat signal to S.F. theater weirdos
For relief from all the doom and gloom in Bay Area arts news, for a counterexample to the slick homogeneity of for-profit art, behold: The San Francisco Fringe Festival is still here, a bat signal alerting all the city's theatrical weirdos that it's time to come out and play. This year's iteration, Exit Theatre's 34th such event, takes place exclusively at the Taylor Street Theatre, now that the company has shuttered its Eddy Street venue. But there are still plenty of goodies to be had, starting with a return of San Francisco native Genie Cartier, whose 'The Curve' two years ago brought offbeat charm to her story of daring to be an acrobat despite her spine's unpromising shape. This time, in 'Box [M],' she directs Landyn Endo and Os Roxas in the story of a trans son and his father. Other highlights include three clown shows, including one whose character's name is Gherkin Picklewater, and the relatably titled 'I'm Mad as Hell and I'm Going to Take It Just a Little Bit Longer.'
Rakyat Post
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Rakyat Post
5 Must-Visit Busking Spots In Klang Valley
Subscribe to our FREE Busking is an act of playing music or singing in the streets or public places where people would randomly stop to enjoy the performance and sometimes donate money voluntarily. Would you stop to listen or sing along if you pass by a busking spot? If you're a fan of busking, then read on. We have compiled a list of top busking places in Klang Valley for you to check out. Bukit Bintang Bukit Bintang is one of the most popular busking spots in Klang Valley, known for its heavy foot traffic and interesting nightlife. It attracts many people including local and international audiences. Since it's in the heart of KL, it's the perfect place to enjoy the city view while enjoying good music from the live performers. Layann mattt 😍.. crowd 🔥 vibes diaaa ❤️ @GENJIBUSKERSOFFICIAL Central Market Did you know that Central Market also has a busking spot? You've probably known that Central Market is a popular attraction known for selling Malaysian arts and crafts, souvenirs and local snacks. Given the prevalence of flower shops, Central Market is also a popular destination for dates. The appeal of receiving unexpected flowers is undeniable, and these establishments cater not only to couples but also to friends and families. The presence of buskers enhances the ambiance, contributing to a more memorable experience. Jalan Alor If you like to try out foods and enjoy music at the same time, this Jalan Alor busking spot might just be for you. It's located in front of Kuning Ikan Bakar restaurant. As one of the most popular street food destinations, Jalan Alor is always packed with crowds and has a great atmosphere. Watching a live performance by talented local buskers while enjoying the various food options can be a memorable moment. Have you experienced the Jalan Alor street food and music yet? (tqsm for the 15k follows!!!✨) another one sini lagi sy dtg sapot malam haritu🤭 (the guitarist sang SO GOOD that night i forgot to take a video) The Curve Another busking spot worth checking out is The Curve in Damansara. Unlike the busy streets like Bukit Bintang and Jalan Alor, busking at The Curve gives you a more relaxed and family-friendly environment. Performances usually take place at The Street, an open walkway where they have cafes and restaurants. The vibe here is more laid back, allowing you to unwind and enjoy good music after shopping or dining at the mall. Busking at The Curve Damansara Dataran Merdeka For those who prefer an open and historic spot, Dataran Merdeka is another spot where buskers often perform. The large open space allows a larger crowd to gather and make it more happening. There are also food stalls nearby. You can get your snacks, enjoy the music while looking at the historic buildings with your loved ones. It's quite a unique combination. So have you checked out any of these spots? If you haven't already, it's time to explore them! – Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
1News
05-05-2025
- Business
- 1News
Seven harsh truths we've learned as young female business founders
Fifteen years of working in the finance world didn't prepare Victoria Harris for the harsh realities young female entrepreneurs face when they seek investment in a startup. She shares seven lessons she and business partner Sophie Hallwright learned when they co-founded their business Let's set the scene. Before The Curve, I (Vic) spent about 15 years in the finance world hearing investment pitches — slick decks, sharp suits, confident projections. I thought I'd seen it all. So when it was our turn to raise money for our own business, I thought: 'We've got this'. We had the numbers. We had the traction. We had a big, world-changing idea. LOL. What I veeeeeery quickly learned is that being a female founder in a male-dominated industry is a whole different game — and the rules aren't exactly fair. Here are seven raw, honest truths we uncovered along the way. The Curve co-founder Victoria Harris tells Breakfast about the brutal - but beautiful - truths of raising money as female business founders. (Source: Breakfast) You read that right. Less than 2% of global venture capital funding (or VC) goes to women-led startups — and it shows. That means out of every $100 invested, less than $2 goes to women. And it's not because our ideas aren't good enough. It's because we often don't look like what investors expect to see when they hear the word 'founder'. So we were already playing catch-up the second we walked through the door (or entered the Google Meet) — pitching ourselves before we even pitched the business. One of the hardest — and most frustrating — truths to accept? People back people who look like them. It's not always conscious, but it's deeply human. We gravitate toward the familiar. We trust what we recognise. And in finance, that usually means men investing in… you guessed it, men. And in the world of finance, the 'norm' is still white, male, and very at home on the corporate ladder. So what happens when two women in their early 30s walk into the room, talking about a finance platform built for women, by women? We've felt the shift. The tilt of a head. The polite-but-sceptical smile. Suddenly, our ambition is seen as 'aggressive". Our confidence gets side-eyed. We've had our numbers picked apart, not because they didn't stack up — but because they came from us. Spoiler: we didn't just know the numbers — we built them. This is the part that truly blows our minds. Female-founded startups generate 78 cents of revenue for every dollar invested. Male-founded ones? Just 31 cents. And yet, women get a tiny fraction of the funding. Whhhaaaat?? To go even further, female founders generate 10% more revenue over five years than their male counterparts. The numbers don't lie — women-led businesses deliver. Having seen hundreds of investment pitches in my previous career, I thought I'd be immune to the nerves. Wrong. It's totally different when it's your baby on the table. Your dream. Your pitch. Your vision that someone's about to judge — usually in a room full of people who've never had to fight this hard to be taken seriously. The imposter syndrome is real. Turns out, when women pitch to investors, we're not just judged more harshly — we're asked completely different questions. Men are way more likely to be asked about how big their business could be — things like growth, potential, and vision. Us? We got grilled about what could go wrong. Risk, churn, competition, failure. So while a male founder might be asked, 'How will you scale to a million users?' we got, 'How will you stop people from leaving?' Even worse? When asked these questions, we naturally answered in the tone of the question. So when we are asked about risk, we naturally talk about risk — and boom, you stay stuck in the 'safe but small' box reserved for women. The cycle repeats. And the sad news is that we weren't even conscious of this happening until after we'd left the room and it was too late to change the dialogue. Cool. We pitched The Curve over 100 times to various potential investors. Some meetings were energising. Some were soul-crushing. Some investors loved the idea but didn't understand the space. Others thought it was 'a bit niche' (aka 'for women', who are over 50% of the population, I might add). Eventually, we stopped trying to win everyone over. Instead, we focused on finding the right people — investors who got it, who got us, and who had a passion to be a part of something bigger than just our business. We've always been protective of The Curve. It's our firstborn. So the idea of bringing in outside investors? Terrifying. What if they didn't get it? What if they tried to change it? But we made a decision early on: we didn't want to just take money. We wanted to take the right money. The kind that comes with belief, support, and the kind of brainpower that helps you scale. The Curve now has a group of investors filled with incredibly talented women, fintech veterans, brand experts, and operators who know how to build things that last. And yes, we eventually raised the money we needed to raise our baby. So, if you're a woman thinking about raising capital — do it. Just know it'll be tough. Know the stats aren't on your side (yet). But also know that the more women who raise money, grow their businesses and scale — the more we change the narrative. Also remember, fear is growth. If you ever need a gut check, a pep talk or a behind-the-scenes download, our DMs are wide open. Let's raise the curve. Victoria Harris (with Sophie Hallwright) runs The Curve, a finance education platform.
Forbes
19-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Discover This Artist Leading Bali's Feminist Visual Revolution
Into Eternal Land exhibition at The Curve, Barbican, in London Citra Sasmita's work boldly reclaims and reimagines Balinese cultural narratives through a distinctly feminist perspective. Rooted in her deep connection to her island's pre-colonial heritage, she challenges the commodified, tourist-driven image of Balinese art by reviving 15th-century Kamasan scroll painting traditionally practiced by men and infusing it with powerful depictions of real and mythological female figures, botanical symbolism and ancestral knowledge. Her practice spans painting, installation, textile and video, often incorporating collaborative craft traditions that are at risk of disappearing, such as embroidery with women artisans in West Bali. By intertwining mythology, resistance and ritual, Sasmita creates works that confront colonial legacies and patriarchal norms, offering a profound meditation on identity, history and the sacred feminine, with 'Into Eternal Land' at the Barbican in London marking her first solo show at a major institution. She's currently exhibiting all new works in 'Into Eternal Land' at the Barbican in London, which marks her first solo show at a major institution, as well as at the Hawaii Triennial until May 4, 2025 and the Sharjah Biennial, on view through June 15, 2025. As a self-taught artist, you started your artistic journey outside the traditional fine arts path. What drew you to art and can you tell us about your background, your family and how growing up in Bali influenced your practice? My family comes from a farming background, and my father was a chemistry teacher at a private school. The idea of becoming an artist was never part of my family's thinking. I once aspired to study at an art institution, but my late father did not support that idea, so I ended up studying physics. However, I have a strong interest and passion for creative thinking, and even though I studied science, I applied that creative mindset, especially in designing installations related to physics concepts. How I eventually stepped into the world of art was a very organic process, influenced by interactions with many artists and activists, which laid the foundation for me to use art as a medium to convey messages. On one hand, I believe that being born Balinese was a stroke of luck because I have been exposed to art since childhood, even though it can't be directly defined within institutional art references. The forms of art found in rituals, daily life and communal cooperation celebrate life through music, songs and decorations in rituals. These experiences have been my artistic deposits since childhood. Citra Sasmita, Act Three, 2024, from Into Eternal Land, The Curve, Barbican What made you decide to become an artist? My choice to become an artist today is an accumulation of memories and experiences that give me a vision. My creative process mirrors my cultural life; creating art is like planting rice seeds and nurturing them to grow, or preparing a ritual offering as a prayer for the safety and balance of nature. These simple concepts motivate my current artistic endeavors. You trained under Kamasan painter and Hindu priestess, Mangku Muriati. How did this experience shape your understanding of Balinese art, storytelling and spirituality? My encounter with Mangku Muriati began with my intention to study the trajectory of Balinese women artists, who have largely been overlooked in the discourse on art in Bali and Indonesia as a whole. This opportunity allowed me not only to learn about the art of Kamasan painting, but also to gain insights into Mangku's life lessons and experiences as both a traditional Balinese woman artist and a Hindu priestess, who has faced various challenges in terms of existence and ideology in her work. The work ethic and artistic principles of Mangku Muriati have significantly influenced my perspective on art as a pathway to personal growth and deeper access to knowledge. Spirituality is a discipline and emotional practice chosen by the artist as a way of life, enabling her artwork to resonate with the true purpose of art, which is to humanize humans. Citra Sasmita, Timur Merah Project XV: Poetry of The Sea, Vow of the Sun (detail), 2024, commissioned by Sharjah Art Foundation. Installation view at the Sharjah Biennial 16, Calligraphy Museum, Sharjah, 2025. Your work often reimagines Hindu and indigenous mythology and challenges traditional narratives. What draws you to these epic tales of love and romance, war and death, the journey to the afterlife, heaven and hell, and how do you reinterpret them for contemporary audiences? In the 'Timur Merah' project, the foundation of its narrative is rooted in literary legacies that have long been considered canonical, such as the Ramayana and Mahabharata. Bhima Swarga, for instance, tells a story of a journey from hell to heaven that is reminiscent of Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy. This eventually evolves into a narrative that explores personal cosmology. The goal of the project is to position women as central figures, as many ancient texts and paintings traditionally depict male heroism, while women are often relegated to mere decoration and reproductive roles. Feminism serves as a bridge for understanding the symbolism and narratives of this heritage for contemporary audiences. Although this work draws upon traditional elements in terms of mediums and methods, it also has the agency to address current issues faced by women and broader humanitarian concerns.
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Lane restrictions and ramp closures planned for several Phoenix-area freeways this weekend
The Arizona Department of Transportation has scheduled several freeway improvement projects that will affect drivers on Interstate 10, Interstate 17 and State Route 143. These projects require multiple closures and lane restrictions. Some will last several days while others just hours. Two of the weekend restrictions are related to work on the I-10 Broadway Curve Improvement Project. To stay up to date on road conditions and closures, motorists can use a free mobile app, TheCurve or visit the alerts section of the project website before traveling. Drivers can also use or the az511 app to keep updated. ADOT recommended motorists allow for extra time and follow any detours while driving through closures and construction. Schedules are subject to change due to inclement weather or other factors, according to ADOT. Here's what to know about road closures from March 7 through March 10. Southbound I-17 will go down to two lanes between Loop 303 and Happy Valley Road in north Phoenix from 9 p.m. Friday to 8 a.m. Sunday due to lane striping as part of a pavement improvement project. The southbound I-17 on-ramps at Loop 303 and Dixileta Drive and the southbound off- and on-ramps at Jomax Road will also be closed. Northbound I-17 will be narrowed to two lanes between Dove Valley Road and State Route 74/Carefree Highway from 1 to 11 p.m. Saturday for lane striping as part of the pavement improvement project. Northbound I-17 on-ramps at Loop 303 and Dove Valley Road will be closed as well as the northbound I-17 off-ramps at SR 74. The northbound I-17 frontage road between Loop 303 and SR 74 will be closed to motorists as well. I-10 will be down to three lanes in both directions between the I-17 Split interchange near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and U.S. 60 (Superstition Freeway) from 8 p.m. Friday to 4 a.m. Monday. The restrictions are due to work on the I-10 Broadway Curve Improvement Project. Note: The westbound I-10 lane restrictions are scheduled to end by 10 a.m. Sunday. The westbound I-10 on-ramp at Baseline Road will also be closed this weekend. Southbound SR 143 (Hohokam Expressway) will be closed between Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) and I-10 near Sky Harbor Airport from 10 p.m. Friday to 10 a.m. Sunday for a traffic shift as part of the I-10 Broadway Curve Improvement Project. The westbound Loop 202 exit ramp to Sky Harbor Airport will also be closed from 8 p.m. Friday to 10 a.m. Sunday. ADOT said to consider using southbound 44th Street to enter the airport. Detour: Alternate routes include westbound Loop 202 to eastbound I-10 at the State Route 51 Mini-Stack. Note: Guadalupe Road will be closed between Pointe Parkway and Calle Sahuaro over the I-10 from 8 p.m. Friday to 4 a.m. March 24 for construction. Plan on using alternative routes, including Elliot Road. Slow freeway drivers, beware: You could face hefty fine under this proposed Arizona bill This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Phoenix-area freeway closures, lane restrictions this weekend
