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CTV News
01-06-2025
- Business
- CTV News
NCC unveils new Westboro Beach area now open to the public
The NCC unveiled the new Westboro Beach pavilion on Sunday, June 1, 2025 (Josh Marano/CTV News Ottawa) The National Capital Commission has reopened Westboro Beach as part of a multi-million-dollar redevelopment project. On Sunday, the NCC officially unveiled its new year-round pavilion, restaurant and café. The new Westboro Beach area also features a scenic lookout of the Ottawa River, picnic and volleyball spaces, accessible washrooms/change rooms and outdoor showers. The pavilion and café are now open to the public but certain amenities remain closed. Ottawa pizzeria The Grand with a location in the ByWard Market is slated to open once final construction work finishes. Westboro Beach The new outdoor area of Westboro Beach, featuring picnic and volleyball spaces. (Josh Marano/CTV News Ottawa) 'The NCC's design excellence and innovation are on full display at Westboro Beach, where nature, community and history come together,' said NCC CEO Tobi Nussbaum in a news release. 'With the community's engagement and support, we were able to deliver a project that enhances the shoreline in the west end, and is emblematic of our commitment to creating sustainable, accessible and vibrant public spaces in the National Capital Region.' The beach closed to the public in 2022 but was open to unsupervised swimming as construction took place. The project is projected to cost $21 million, including a $13 million contribution from the City of Ottawa, the NCC says. The redevelopment was part of a 2015 agreement between the NCC and the city for the western extension of the LRT Confederation Line and the creation of a new waterfront park.
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India.com
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Miss Universe India 2025: Preparations In Full Swing, Check Date-Wise Event List
New Delhi: The Miss Universe India 2025 pageant is now in full swing, with state-level competitions taking place across India. Known as one of the biggest and most respected beauty pageants in the country, this year's event has attracted over 50,000 participants. Finalists from more than 30 cities are competing in over 25 state contests. A total of 51 finalists will be chosen to compete in the grand finale, which will be held in July. The winner will represent India at the Miss Universe global event. The pageant includes auditions, grooming sessions, talent rounds, and panel talks on social issues. Contestants will also take part in various challenges before the final round. Here are some of the upcoming key events: June 2: Miss Universe Madhya Pradesh at Empire Hotel, Bhopal (7 PM onwards) June 4: Joint finale for Miss Universe Delhi, Haryana, and Uttarakhand at The Grand, Vasant Kunj, Delhi (8 PM onwards) June 7: Miss Universe Himachal Pradesh at Baantalai Resort, Hamirpur (6 PM onwards) Each participant is being trained by a team of stylists, makeup artists, choreographers, and designers to help them prepare for the big stage. Miss Universe India has a history of producing international winners. Sushmita Sen made history in 1994 as the first Indian to win Miss Universe, and Harnaaz Sandhu brought the crown home again in 2021. Sushmita Sen recently celebrated the 31st anniversary of her win on Instagram. She shared, "21st May 1994 #Manila. A historical win that introduced an 18yr old Indian girl to the Universe!!! Opening up a world of possibilities, highlighting the strength of hope, the power of inclusion, the generosity of travel the world & to have the privilege of meeting some of the most inspiring defining for sure!!!" "Thank you God, Maa @subhra & Baba @sensubir Happy 31st Anniversary of India's first ever victory at Miss Universe!!! To have the honour of representing my country, I will proudly cherish forever!!! Happy 31st also to my loved ones in the #Philippines to you my darling... Here's to dreams, the impossible I know, the UNIVERSE conspires in our favour!!" she added. Take a look View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sushmita Sen (@sushmitasen47) Meanwhile, the Miss Universe India 2025 event, which is being organized by K Sera Sera Box Office and Glamanand Entertainment, will have its grand finale in July later this year.
India Gazette
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Gazette
Miss Universe India 2025 prep in full swing as state-level events begin across the country
New Delhi [India], May 30: The Miss Universe India 2025 pageant is now in full swing, with state-level competitions taking place across India. Known as one of the biggest and most respected beauty pageants in the country, this year's event has attracted over 50,000 participants. Finalists from more than 30 cities are competing in over 25 state contests. A total of 51 finalists will be chosen to compete in the grand finale, which will be held in July. The winner will represent India at the Miss Universe global event. The pageant includes auditions, grooming sessions, talent rounds, and panel talks on social issues. Contestants will also take part in various challenges before the final round. Here are some of the upcoming key events: June 2: Miss Universe Madhya Pradesh at Empire Hotel, Bhopal (7 PM onwards) June 4: Joint finale for Miss Universe Delhi, Haryana, and Uttarakhand at The Grand, Vasant Kunj, Delhi (8 PM onwards) June 7: Miss Universe Himachal Pradesh at Baantalai Resort, Hamirpur (6 PM onwards) Each participant is being trained by a team of stylists, makeup artists, choreographers, and designers to help them prepare for the big stage. Miss Universe India has a history of producing international winners. Sushmita Sen made history in 1994 as the first Indian to win Miss Universe, and Harnaaz Sandhu brought the crown home again in 2021. Sushmita Sen recently celebrated the 31st anniversary of her win on Instagram. She shared, '21st May 1994 #Manila. A historical win that introduced an 18yr old Indian girl to the Universe!!! Opening up a world of possibilities, highlighting the strength of hope, the power of inclusion, the generosity of travel the world & to have the privilege of meeting some of the most inspiring defining for sure!!!' 'Thank you God, Maa @subhra & Baba @sensubir Happy 31st Anniversary of India's first ever victory at Miss Universe!!! To have the honour of representing my country, I will proudly cherish forever!!! Happy 31st also to my loved ones in the #Philippines to you my darling... Here's to dreams, the impossible I know, the UNIVERSE conspires in our favour!!' she added. Take a look Meanwhile, the Miss Universe India 2025 event, which is being organized by K Sera Sera Box Office and Glamanand Entertainment, will have its grand finale in July later this year. (ANI)
Fashion Network
06-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Warehouse by Mudita announces first ever 'Pret Edit' fashion exhibition
Fashion exhibition platform Warehouse by Mudita will host its first ever edition of 'The Pret Edit ' in Delhi on May 16. The business to customer event will bring together over 40 designer labels with all collections priced under Rs 30,000. The one-day showcase will be held at The Grand in Delhi's Vasant Kunj and aims to make premium prêt-à-porter fashion more accessible, the event organiser announced in a press release. Shoppers can browse pieces from designers such as Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna, Masaba, Ranna Gill, S&N by Shantnu Nikhil, Payal Pratap, Tasva by Tarun Tahiliani, Nitin Bal Chauhan, and Rococo by Raghvi, with discounts of up to 70% on retail prices. 'The Pret Edit represents our vision to make designer fashion more accessible and fun while maintaining the premium experience The Warehouse is known for,' said Warehouse's founder Mudita Jaipuria in a press release. 'We're bringing together the most exciting names in contemporary fashion, accessories, footwear, and home decor, creating a complete lifestyle destination for our clients.' To manage anticipated footfall, the event will include a VIP Hour for its first hour, giving early registrants first access to the collections. Warehouse by Mudita has built a reputation for curating high-end exhibitions in the capital, and with The Pret Edit, aims to broaden its reach while retaining a luxury positioning.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
11 unfiltered Delaware concerts on tap for May 2025
As temperatures rise, it's not just a hint you might need to up your deodorant game — it's also a sign that concert season will take center stage for the months ahead. Here are some 11 hot and sweaty concerts in Delaware folks are looking forward to in May. Best known as a drummer for the 1960s pop icons The Monkees, veteran artist Micky Dolenz will swing into Wilmington to headline a solo show. More than just a drummer and singer, Dolenz is also an actor ("General Hospital," "The Drew Carey Show" and Days of Our Lives") and director ("Boy Meets World"), per his bio. The Grand (818 N. Market St., Wilmington) at 8 p.m. Friday, May 2. Tickets are $63-$84. Visit or call (302) 652-5577. Gillian Welch, a celebrated music star, has cultivated a remarkable career that's last more than two decades. She and her musical partner David Rawlings are a cornerstone of the modern acoustic music scene. In 2024, the pair dropped their latest album, "Woodland." The Grand (818 N. Market St., Wilmington) at 7:30 p.m. May 5. Tickets are $61 to $81. Visit or call (302) 652-5577. Clifford Brown Jazz Festival 2025: Adds legendary family band with beast bassist Only a few tickets are left for this concert with iconic Yes frontman Jon Anderson. The singer will bring his Rock & Roll Hall of Fame pedigree to Small Wonder where he'll team up with The Band Geeks, as part of their "Yes, Epics, Classics and More" tour. In March, Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks released their new album, "Perpetual Change." The Grand (818 N. Market St., Wilmington) at 8 p.m. May 7. Tickets are $71 to $101. Visit or call (302) 652-5577. Spring concerts are certainly in full bloom and the Wilmington Flower Market is handing out bouquets of concert performances. Their sound garden will host over 20 acts across three days, including performances by notables like Emerson Hart of Tonic, Johnny Phat from Mr. Greengeenes, Nine Days and Dylan Schneider, plus Sug Daniels and Olivia Rubini of "The Voice," both of whom hail from the First State. Not to mention the famous children's entertainer Blippi will be at the festival. The iconic mascot the Phillie Phanatic also will be at the festival to keep the good vibes flowing. Rockford Park (2629 W. 19th St., Wilmington) from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. May 8; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. May 9; and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 10. Visit More than 20 female artists will rock Dewey Beach, including Hockessin's own Olivia Rubini from NBC's "The Voice," performing tributes to acclaimed women who played Sarah McLachlan's Lilith Fair music festival in the '90s. Some of those famous women included dozens acts like Sheryl Crow, Erykah Badu and Alanis Morissette. Lilith Fest is powered by Project HERA, a non-profit dedicated to promoting and empowering women in music. The festival aims to entertain and give a platform for women artist who made only one-third of artists on Billboard's 2024 Hot 100 Chart, according to Project HERA. Bottle & Cork (1807 Highway One, Dewey Beach) at 8:30 p.m. May 16. Tickets are $20. Visit or call (302) 227-7272. It's an understatement to say that Delaware likes The Amish Outlaws. The band's fans adore these Amish rebels, especially when they play Paradise Grill. For newcomers, the Outlaws are a cover band that wears Amish outfits. Some of the members grew up Amish before deciding to leave their community to join the secular world and play instruments. From rap to rock, these men cover it all. Paradise Grill (27344 Bay Road, Millsboro) at 8 p.m. May 23. Visit or call (302) 945-4500. Life's a beach and this Billy Joel Tribute is looking to make a splash when they perform in Rehoboth. We May Be Right recreates the music of the Piano Man, which amounts to a deep bag of timeless hits. Rehoboth Beach Bandstand (1 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach) at 8 p.m. May 24. Free show. Visit or call (302) 644-2288. Delaware party band Mikes Hines & The Look bring super-sized energy to the stage. The Delaware Rock & Roll Society inductees offer a colorful mix of R&B, hip-hop, pop, old-school funk, Motown and disco to the stage. Rehoboth Beach Bandstand (1 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach) at 8 p.m. May 25. Free show. Visit or call (302) 644-2288. You'll take an Uber ride down memory lane as this Queen tribute band invokes the spirit of Freddie Mercury. The word on the street is Almost Queen is so talented that audiences travel long distances just to hear these cats. Freeman Arts Pavilion (31806 Lakeview Drive, Selbyville) at 7 p.m. May 30. Tickets are $29-$39 (plus fees). Visit or call (302) 436-3015. Lilith Fest isn't the only event with a heavy girl-power lineup this spring. There's also the legendary Ladybug Music Festival, offering 30-plus performers including headliner Margaret Glaspy. The singer-songwriter has drawn attraction from The New York Times and Rolling Stone, NPR and others. Other standout acts on the festival's ticket include Martha Wash, Koser, AE The Cool, Wendy Logan Band, Eljuri, Chelsea Reed and the Fair Weather Band, The Wild Hymns and more. Multiple stages will be held in downtown Wilmington on Market Street like Main Stage and the 5th Street Stage. There will be other stages at locations such as The Queen, Willingtown Square, The Quoin, Merchant Bar, Hulex and Hiro. Launched in 2012, Ladybug Festival has been branded as the country's largest free celebration of women in music. The festival has built a unique reputation for featuring 100% female-fronted acts. The Ladybug Festival is held in downtown Wilmington from 5 to 10 p.m. May 30. Free event. Visit Summer concert series has famous acts: 2025 Delaware lineup for Lewes Many folks have poured Blood, Sweat & Tears into something they love. But one group was smart enough to turn the phrase into their band name, and the crew has since gained respect worldwide for their tunes. BTS's first album, 'Child is Father to the Man,' won a Grammy Award for "Album of the Year" in 1969, beating out The Beatles' "Abby Road." The project has gone on to sell over 4 million units, according to the Freeman Arts' website. Freeman Arts Pavilion (31806 Lakeview Drive, near Selbyville) at 7 p.m. May 31. Tickets are $44 (plus fees). Visit or call (302) 436-3015. If you have an interesting story idea, email lifestyle reporter Andre Lamar at alamar@ Consider signing up for his weekly newsletter, DO Delaware, at This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: What big Delaware concerts are doing down for May 2025?
