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Atlantic
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Atlantic
The Atlantic Festival Announces New Events Across New York City
July 22, 2025—Today The Atlantic is announcing more speakers, events, and the agenda for the 17th annual Atlantic Festival, taking place September 18–20 for the first time in New York City. This year's festival will be anchored at the Perelman Performing Arts Center along with venues around the city, including the Tenement Museum, the Town Hall, the Brooklyn Academy of Music, Hauser & Wirth, and McNally Jackson Seaport. Among the speakers announced today: actor Robert Downey Jr. and Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright Ayad Akhtar, in conversation with The Atlantic 's editor in chief Jeffrey Goldberg; actor Tom Hanks, who voices several historical figures in the new Ken Burns documentary series The American Revolution and who will join the premiere screening of the series at the Town Hall; comedian, writer, and director Richard Ayoade in a conversation moderated by talk-show host, comedian, and producer David Letterman; Executive Producer of The Apollo Kamilah Forbes; Professor of Marketing at NYU's Stern School of Business and a serial entrepreneur Scott Galloway; clinical psychologist and Founder and CEO of Good Inside Becky Kennedy; and TV personality, chef, author, and activist Andrew Zimmern. Previously announced Festival speakers include Mark Cuban, Jennifer Doudna, Arvind Krishna, Monica Lewinsky, Tekedra Mawakana, H.R. McMaster, and Clara Wu Tsai. The Atlantic Festival will also host an exclusive first look for Season 3 of Netflix's The Diplomat, which debuts this fall, followed by a conversation with the show's stars Keri Russell and Allison Janney and creator and executive producer Debora Cahn; a sneak peek screening of FX's The Lowdown, along with a talk with creator, executive producer, writer, and director Sterlin Harjo and executive producer and star Ethan Hawke; and a screening of The American Revolution, followed by a discussion with directors and producers Ken Burns and Sarah Botstein, along with actor Tom Hanks, who voices several historical figures, and historian Annette Gordon-Reed. New this year: The Atlantic Festival introduces Out and Abouts, intimate events around the city that are ticketed individually. Among the events announced today: Atlantic Reads book talks at McNally Jackson Seaport. Featuring Walter Mosley for his new novel Gray Dawn; Susan Orlean for her memoir Joyride; and a poetry conversation around The Singing Word: 168 Years of Atlantic Poetry, featuring the book's editor and Atlantic contributing editor Walt Hunter, with Singing Word contributor and MIT professor Joshua Bennett. Premiere of Dread Beat an' Blood at BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music), featuring a live performance by legendary poet Linton Kwesi Johnson. The Big Story Live events, across downtown venues: 'What Does it Mean to Be an American?,' at the Tenement Museum, featuring staff writers Xochitl Gonzalez and Clint Smith, plus more speakers to be announced. 'The Future of the Arts in a Changing World,' at Hauser & Wirth, featuring Jeffrey Goldberg, Noah Hawley, and Kamilah Forbes, with more speakers to be announced. With more to be announced, including a live taping of the Radio Atlantic podcast. The festival's Single-Day Passes and Out and About tickets will go on sale this Wednesday, July 23, at 11 a.m. ET. Atlantic subscribers receive an exclusive 30 percent discount on festival passes and select Out & About programming. Festival sessions will be led by Goldberg and many of The Atlantic 's writers and editors, including Adrienne LaFrance, Tim Alberta, Ross Andersen, Anne Applebaum, Gal Beckerman, Elizabeth Bruenig, Sophie Gilbert, Jemele Hill, Walt Hunter, Shirley Li, Ashley Parker, and Clint Smith. The 2025 Atlantic Festival is underwritten by Microsoft at the Title Level; CenterWell, Eli Lilly and Company, and Scout Motors at the Presenting Level; and Aflac, Allstate, the Annie E. Casey Foundation, Destination DC, Diageo, Genentech, Gilead Sciences, Hauser & Wirth, KPMG, and the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation at the Supporting Level.
The Hindu
16-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
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The Central Bank of India conducted a Customer Town Hall Meeting here on July 14, bringing together senior officials and customers for an interactive session focused on the bank's latest offerings and digital transformation. Zonal head K. Dharasing Naik and regional head K. Partha Sarathi Naidu led the discussions, engaging directly with customers to understand their needs and feedback. The session highlighted key initiatives across lending and digital services. Prakhyat Setty and Khushbu Sharma presented the bank's loan products under the MSME and retail segments, emphasising flexible terms and customer-centric features. Simmy Suresh, Regional Compute Cell in-charge, showcased the bank's digital advancements with a spotlight on the new mobile banking app, 'CenteeZ – Ab Life Asaan', designed to simplify daily banking and enhance user experience.
BBC News
16-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
Oxford Town Hall to undergo external restoration works
Oxford Town Hall is set to undergo essential cleaning and stone repair works to "preserve and enhance its facade".The city council said the work marked a "significant step forward in the restoration of one of the city's most iconic landmarks".The Grade II* listed building, on St Aldate's, is currently used as council offices, as well as housing the Museum of Oxford, and hosting events throughout the on site is due to begin later this year, with the project scheduled to be completed by Spring 2026. Oxford City councillor Ed Turner said: "Oxford Town Hall is a landmark building, a valued community space and a source of great pride.""This restoration project will help ensure that its historical and architectural legacy is safeguarded for future generations and will maintain it at the heart of our community," Mr Turner, who is the authority's deputy leader, added. The work is being led by heritage specialists Jessop and Cook will focus on cleaning the stonework, which the council said was an "essential first step" that will enable thorough assessment and repair of structural and surface condition council said the restoration would "not only improve the building's appearance but will also extend its lifespan".It added that the work would ensure the building "remains a cornerstone of Oxford's heritage and civic life".Oxford Town Hall was first opened by the then Prince of Wales - who went on to become Edward VII - in 1897. You can follow BBC Oxfordshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
Time Out
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
The NY Comedy Festival lineup is here, with headliners Margaret Cho, The Basement Yard and Hannah Berner
The New York Comedy Festival (NYCF), the country's largest and longest-running annual comedy festival, will return for its 21st edition this November, with over 200 comedians across 100 shows at iconic NYC venues like Carnegie Hall, Madison Square Garden, the Beacon Theatre and Town Hall from Friday, November 7 through Sunday, November 16. Its initial blockbuster lineup has just been announced, with comedy legends like Margaret Cho and (somehow) Louis C.K. welcoming members of the podcast generation, including The Basement Yard and Hannah Berner. A special treat comes in the form of a Strangers with Candy reunion, with cast members Amy Sedaris, Stephen Colbert and Paul Dinello reuniting on the 25th anniversary of the cult Comedy Central series' cancellation. A jam-packed ten days brings the cream of the comedy crop to New York's five boroughs—the de facto comedy capital of the world—for bold, inclusive programming that goes beyond stand-up and improv, with panels, galas, emerging talent showcases, live podcast tapings, and immersive brand activations. On landing Madison Square Garden, one of the most important stages worldwide, Joe Santagato of the born-and-bred Queens podcasters The Basement Yard says: 'I have no idea how many planets had to align for this opportunity to be given.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Joe Santagato (@joesantagato) In keeping with the increasing social media comedy revolution, Threads will present New York's Funniest Stand Ups. And festival staples like Stand Up for Heroes and Comics to Watch return to showcase the field's full breadth. Created in 2004 by Caroline Hirsch, former owner of the beloved Carolines on Broadway club, the festival has brought fans comedy's most beloved and boundary-pushing names together under one festival bill. Tickets for all shows will be available for purchase through the NYCF website starting Monday, July 21 at 11 a.m. with additional shows to be announced soon. Here are the New York Comedy Festival events confirmed so far: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7 7:00 p.m & 9:45 p.m. – Ryan Long at The Venue at Hard Rock Hotel New York 7:30 p.m. or 8:00 p.m. (TBD)– Nurse John: The Short-Staffed Tour at The Beacon Theatre SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8 7:00 p.m. – A Celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Cancellation of Strangers with Candy with Stephen Colbert, Paul Dinello and Amy Sedaris at Town Hall 7:00 p.m. & 9:45 p.m. – Ryan Long at The Venue at Hard Rock Hotel New York 7:00 p.m.– Trevor Wallace: The Alpha Beta Male at Beacon Theatre 8:00 p.m. – Hannah Berner: None of My Business Tour at Carnegie Hall SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9 7:00 p.m. - Ismo: Woo Hoo! World Tour at Town Hall THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13 7:00 p.m. – Yohay Sponder at Town Hall 7:00 p.m. – Morgan Jay: The Goofy Guy Tour at The Beacon Theatre 8:00 p.m. – The Basement Yard: From the Basement to the World Tour at Madison Square Garden FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15
Leader Live
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Stand-up comedy 'Angry Boater' tour to start in Llangollen
Joel Sanders is bringing his 'Angry Boater' evening of comedy and stories to Llangollen Fringe Festival this evening at the Town Hall at 7.30pm. In 2008, the former Las Vegas comedian gave up life as he knew it to live on a narrowboat on the UK's unpredictable an archaic waterways. Seventeen-years-later, and he's still floating. (Image: UGC) Formerly, Joel was the comedian with a grand plan of becoming the first Brit to play all 50 US States. He managed 40, performing everywhere from the Deep South's redneck bars to casinos and theatres in the more traditional destinations. Joel, originally from London, lived the dream and worked with many of his comedy heroes, including Robin Williams. And yet, he gave it all up... Speaking to the Leader, Joel said: "There are several somewhat quirky reasons why I moved onto a narrowboat. It's a big chunk of the show so I don't want to spoil it for the audience. "One of the reasons was I figured if I didn't like my neighbours I could untie my ropes, drift off, and... new neighbours. "I've been on a boat 17 years now and that's not how it works anymore. If I don't like my neighbours, I untie their ropes..." Last year, Channel 4's Narrow Escapes followed his adventures, the highs and lows, as he travelled between shows in London and The Midlands. The most recent series even followed Joel as he prepared for his biggest adventure yet - taking his narrowboat out to sea. Joel says it was a privilege to be invited back for a second series after the first was highly praised. "It was tremendous fun", he said. Now in its 12th year, 'Angry Boater' will take everyone on an authentic journey unlike anything you'll see this year. READ MORE The tour kicks off in Llangollen and will tour the UK until late-November when it will conclude in Nottingham. The evening promises to be revelatory as Joel documents his joys and the madness that comes when you swap the comforts of suburbia for a nomadic life on the UK's waterways. The show is a smart, sharp and totally original evening of stand-up, storytelling and brutally honest reflections on chasing dreams, letting go of everything you know and floating into the unknown. Joel adds: "The paradox of narrow-boating is that many people associate it with tranquillity, whistling kettles and windchimes. Once you've lived afloat though, you'll soon encounter a world of stress that a traditional land based lifestyle shields most people from." Get your tickets by visiting
