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CTV News
14-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
Tiptoe through the tulips… Before time runs out
Tulips seen at Hat Trick Farms in Blenheim, Ont. on May 14, 2025. (Chris Campbell/CTV News Windsor)
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Cinco de Mayo celebration this Saturday
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The Cinco de Mayo Falls Park Fiesta celebrates Latino cultures in Sioux Falls and surrounding areas. There's a number of ways to get involved this weekend. The family-friendly celebration is from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. this Saturday, May 10, at Falls Park. The event benefits Caminando Juntos, a ministry that supports Latino cultures with community resources across South Dakota. Tulips faced tough growing conditions 'We connect them also with Immigration Legal Services and help them to get their paperwork in the right order and also with English language learning,' Caminando Juntos executive director Matthew Tschetter said. Saturday's fiesta will feature live music, food trucks and kids activities. A dog fashion show, or 'Perros con Sombreros,' is also on the lineup. 'It has to be 40 pounds or less. You can dress the dog up. You can also dress up yourself,' Tschetter said. 'It's just a fun time.' Organizers are still looking for volunteers to help with the fundraiser, too. You can sign up here. 'We're still looking for people to help tear down that night, which is a really important role. Everybody comes out and puts it together, and then there's lots of work to be done at the end, so we really enjoy people to come out and help us,' director of Mission Development Brooke Nicholson said. Entry is free, and parking maps will be provided to visitors upon entrance. A full list of times and events is available here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to
BBC News
01-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Spalding United's £1m artificial pitch is 'gift to the community'
A non-league football club in Lincolnshire has announced a £1m investment in its United will be laying what it calls a "state-of-the-art" artificial pitch at the Sir Halley Stewart Playing floodlights and the changing rooms will also be club, known as the Tulips, described the investment as a gift to supporters and the wider community. Spalding United, which competes in the Southern League Premier Central, has a 25-year lease on the playing owner Andrew Killingsworth said: "This is a pivotal moment. We're not only elevating our facilities to support our promotion ambitions but also laying the groundwork for a sustainable future."Chief executive Leigh Porter added: "This is a big first step for us. It's massive in the current climate."Mr Porter said the new artificial pitch was the same type used by Chelsea at their training ground, with officials from Spalding travelling there to see it for themselves. Spalding United said the investment would help expand its footballing operations, introducing new teams across all age groups and strengthening its women's and junior began this week and should be completed by early to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
FACT
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- FACT
Wynn Al Marjan Island: A first look at the UAE's most ambitious integrated resort
The first casino resort in the UAE is expected to open in March 2027. I've travelled over 5,000 miles and spent more than 24 hours in transit to preview a property that's set to redefine luxury in the UAE. The Eiffel Tower pierces the skyline, but this isn't Paris. The towering Sphinx guards its pyramid, but we're not in Egypt. Medieval castles, circus big tops, and rollercoasters coil around steel spires. Welcome to Las Vegas, the home of the flagship Wynn Hotel. Here, overlooking the iconic Strip or the dazzling Sphere, Wynn Las Vegas commands its prime position. A temple to entertainment where designer boutiques, destination dining, and paradisiacal pool parties seamlessly converge. Now, that energy is being bottled and brought to the shores of Ras Al Khaimah, as the United Arab Emirates prepares to welcome its first integrated resort—complete with a gaming area. While Las Vegas brims with themed hotels, the Wynn stands apart as a living garden of lush botanicals. And at Wynn Al Marjan Island, the same philosophy thrives—only with a Middle Eastern spirit. Expect an expansive poolscape bordering the beach, adorned with a plethora of 12 swimming and wading pools, water features, secluded cabanas, and lush tropical landscaping. Gaming will be discreet, tucked away behind multiple foyers. If it's not your scene, you'll never even know it's there. Wynn Al Marjan Island Design that reflects the destination Every space at Wynn Al Marjan Island is expected to be a showstopper and has been treated like set design to bring the sense of theatre to the forefront. Wynn Al Marjan Island will forgo the beautiful botanicals of the Vegas flagship in favour of Indian textiles, North African furnishings, stylish stonework, and a fantastical sense of escape wrapped in timeless sophistication. Art is central to the Wynn experience and Jeff Koons' Tulips (made from more than three tons of metal for $33,682,500), currently on display at Wynn Las Vegas will go on loan to the Ras Al Khaimah property, taking pride of place in the Wynn Esplanade, joining high-end retail options and an art collection curated across continents from the likes of Gordon Getty. The architecture of the UAE's first integrated gaming resort will draw inspiration from the coastal beauty of Ras Al Khaimah. Expect an elegant atrium echoing Al Marjan's natural light, with sundered spaces and stone-washed palettes. Communal corridors will feature tobacco-coloured carpets and Moroccan mint tea scents, transporting guests into accommodations rich in cultural sensitivity. Wynn Al Marjan Parterre Shops Astounding abodes Ahead of its highly anticipated opening in March 2027, FACT was given an early preview of the creative vision that will shape the 1,530 rooms, suites, and villas at Wynn Al Marjan Island. Conceptualised and brought to life by Wynn Design & Development, the example we viewed in Vegas blended elegance with intention. Boasting Wynn's most culturally responsible room design, the Resort King room features an entry vestibule that separates the living space from the corridor—a notable departure from the open-plan layouts typically found in contemporary resorts. This carefully considered design element enhances privacy and creates a distinctly residential feel that will appeal to Middle Eastern guests. Wynn Al Marjan Island's Resort King Room Inside, a Western aesthetic empathetic to the local culture instils the spaces with an exoticism. Floor-to-ceiling windows will offer uninterrupted views across the Arabian Gulf, providing a brilliant blue colour hit that draws attention away from the room's monochromatic scheme. The interiors evoke a sculptural sensibility, characterised by arched forms, reflective surfaces, and layered textures that draw inspiration from the region's artistic and cultural heritage. Throughout, warm tones, custom lighting, and mirrored accents evoke the rhythmic calm of the sea, seamlessly blending 18th- and 19th-century elegance with modern refinement. Walls are inlaid with ethnography featuring palm leaves and pyramids that wouldn't be out of place in a photo by Wilfred Thesiger. Bathrooms, complete with double vanities, walk-in showers, and freestanding soaking tubs, extend the experience of understated luxury to every corner. Wynn Al Marjan Island's Resort King Room 'These rooms are rooted in the language of Wynn but reinterpreted for this oceanfront experience. They're a beautiful expression of form and function influenced by Ras Al Khaimah's natural beauty,' Todd-Avery Lenahan, President & Chief Creative Officer of Wynn Design & Development, told FACT. Though some of the higher category rooms, townhomes and Marina estates at Wynn Al Marjan Island are reserved as 'invite-only' sanctuaries for Wynn's most treasured guests and VIPs, standard guest rooms in Ras Al Khaimah will inherit the luxurious detailing that is usually reserved for high-end suites in Vegas. Dining and nightlife Restaurants promise theatre at every turn. And while the Las Vegas property features Cipriani, Delilah (Wynn's headline-grabbing supper club), and the MICHELIN-starred Wing Lei, some are expected to make the move to Ras Al Khaimah. Wynn Al Marjan Island will feature the brand's most ambitious collection of restaurants. The eastern part of the site is quiet and restrained, gradually intensifying as you move west, offering an atmospheric immersion. An Indo-Persian brasserie will seat 90 guests, while Indian, Japanese, and Mediterranean concepts will offer extended dining experiences that flow late into the night. Every diner in the restaurants lining the beach-facing promenade will enjoy sweeping views of the sea. Wynn Al Marjan's nightclub concept flips the Vegas stereotype, providing an intimate jewel-box venue that is more King Louis XVI than EDM extravaganza. Meanwhile, the beach club is set to become one of the most exquisite the world has seen, engineered with superstar DJs in mind and perched directly on the white sand shores. And then there's a reimagining of AFT; Wynn Las Vegas' nautical-themed cocktail grotto will be cantilevered dramatically over the ocean in the UAE, promising an upgraded version of Vegas' 'Lake of Dreams' nightly show, reinterpreted for the Arabian Gulf. Wynn Al Marjan Pool Deck Glamorous Gaming While 50% larger than Wynn Las Vegas, the casino itself has been designed with an entirely different feel—fresh, organic, bright and beachy. Elegant lounges will sit at its heart, far from the shadowy confines typically associated with gaming resorts. Instead, the gaming areas have been designed to feel porous and fresh, with the casino detailing being the most similar element to the property's Las Vegas counterpart. A Private Sky Casino will also be found in the Marjan Tower, which rises more than 305 metres above the sea. Hoping to shake the 'Sin City' stereotype of Las Vegas, it is predicted that Emiratis will not have access to the gaming areas in accordance with UAE regulations. While the specifics of the gaming offered are still being clarified by the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), tabletop games such as Blackjack and Roulette are expected, alongside slot machines. Wynn Al Marjan Island Lobby Meetings, events and entertainment At Wynn Al Marjan Island, every element has been tailored to its superb setting. Designed with weddings, celebrations, and large-scale events in mind, all meeting rooms offer a stunning view of the water. Spaces are named after influential artists from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with the Coral Court Ballroom as the centrepiece. While Wynn Las Vegas is currently home to the superb Awakening show, the theatre at Wynn Al Marjan Island will host bespoke productions specifically tailored to the region. The resort will also offer layered experiences, including nightly laser and light shows for guests to enjoy. What's next? More than 6,000 staff will bring Wynn's first-ever beachfront resort to life. Behind the scenes, a level of craftsmanship and curatorial care rarely seen outside of Europe's grand palaces will define every detail, from paisley motifs woven into the carpets to silk panels lining the corridors—an elegant nod to Ras Al Khaimah's name, which translates to 'top of the tent' in Arabic. Wynn Al Marjan Island isn't just building an integrated gaming resort. It's building a Middle Eastern fairy tale of glamour, sophistication, and show-stopping design that will bring the full spectacle of Wynn hospitality to the United Arab Emirates. Expect 24 restaurants spanning fine dining, casual, and social concepts; a five-star spa; a high-end shopping esplanade featuring global designer brands; 12 swimming pools framed by private cabanas and lush gardens; and a private deep-water marina designed for luxury vessels up to 75 metres. Add to that a 420-metre stretch of pristine white-sand beach and the signature Wynn entertainment experiences, and it's clear the stage is set for something spectacular. And when it opens, it won't just raise the bar for the region—it will set an entirely new one. GO: Visit for more information.
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Where are Michigan's spring festivals? Where to enjoy blooms, music, outdoors
Spring is nearly here in Michigan and with it, a lineup of festivals to welcome in the season. Spring officially starts on March 20. This season, from Native American heritage to blooming Tulips to trout fishing and beyond, festivals will offer a chance to get outdoors and celebrate spring's warming weather. Here's what to know. Welcome west Michigan's blooming tulip season with a twist of Dutch heritage in Holland this spring. The Tulip Time Festival is May 2-11, with events and activities throughout the downtown Holland area. The annual festival includes guided tours, Dutch dance lessons, art exhibitions, performances, food and drinks, and more. Information about tickets for individual events can be found online. More: Where are hummingbirds? Here's a look at migration map Spend Memorial Day weekend in the birthplace of techno to enjoy electronic music and dancing. Movement, recently ranked the nation's sixth-best music festival, will run May 24-26 at Hart Plaza in downtown Detroit. The three-day festival will feature more than 115 acts performing on six stages, including internationally renowned DJs, live acts and up-and-coming artists. There will be food and drink vendors, colorful lights, and an artist in residence program with art installations and murals. Three-day passes are $319 general admission, $449 VIP. Single-day tickets are $169 general admission, $219 VIP. Tickets can be purchased online. Bird enthusiasts, the Michigan Bluebird Society will soon offer a chance to learn all about bluebirds in Grand Rapids. The 2025 Spring Bluebird Festival is from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Saturday at the Prince Conference Center at Calvin University. The annual event will feature an expert panel, prize drawings, a bluebird/nature expo, bluebird and other native birds informative programs, and more. The festival is free to attend. Cross the Mackinac Bridge into the Upper Peninsula to honor the state's Indigenous roots. The Native American Festival is May 24 at the Museum of Ojibwa Culture. The annual festival recognizes the culture and contributions of local Anishinaabe people, per the event website. The festival will feature Indigenous apparel, dancing and drumming, medicines, and more. Head to northern Michigan to celebrate the opening of trout season in Kalkaska this spring. The National Trout Festival is April 23-27. The 88th annual festival will include fishing, a classic car show, parades, contests, and more. The festival will mainly be in downtown at Railroad Square and at the Kalkaska County Fairgrounds. More: Sick of winter? These upcoming markets will make it seem like spring in Michigan If you can't make it to those festivals this spring, here are more to check out across the state: Upper Peninsula Dark Sky Festival: The festival is during International Dark Sky Week. The third annual festival will run April 24-26 at Keweenaw Mountain Lodge just outside Copper Harbor at the Keweenaw Dark Sky Park. There will be a lineup of speakers, informative presentations, two lunches and more. Fairy Festival in Jackson: The annual Fairy Festival is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 12 in downtown. The event will include crafts, activities, snacks, costumes, a performance, bounce house and more. Saginaw on Stage: The music festival fundraiser will be from 5-10 p.m. April 5 at the Saginaw Club. The 2025 event, hosted by the Rotary Club of Saginaw, will benefit the Saginaw Community Foundation's Crayola Park Improvement Fund. The festival will feature a variety of musical performances, along with a buffet meal. Freeland Walleye Festival: The 39th annual festival will run April 24-27. The festival will include tournaments, carnival rides, a parade, Bingo, run and walk, and more. Renaissance Faire in Marshall: The festival is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 10-11. The fair is based around historical re-enactment inspired by medieval Europe, complete with costumes, activities, performances and more. Contact Jenna Prestininzi: jprestininzi@ This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Tulips, music, fly fishing: Michigan festivals announce spring
