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Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture leaving City of Lawrence
City of Lawrence - Kansas
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August 20, 2025
Luis Ruiz, who has served as the Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture for the City of Lawrence since May 2024, is leaving his role with Lawrence to return to the City of Mesa, Arizona as their Director of Arts and Culture. “I have great...
Cultural Affairs Bureau launches the picture book The Musical Journey of Xian Xinghai in paperback edition
Macao Government News
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August 18, 2025
MACAU, August 18 - To commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the Victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the 120th anniversary of the birth of Xian Xinghai, the Cultural Affairs Bureau has recently published...
MEC Matome Chiloane on passing of veteran actress, Mama Nandi Nyembe
South African Government
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August 25, 2025
The Gauteng MEC for Education, Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation Matome Chiloane, has extended his heartfelt condolences following passing of South Africa’s legendary actress, Mama Nandi Nyembe, who passed away on the 23 August 2025. Mama...
mapbenefits® Featured in Prominent HR Publication for Revolutionizing Executive Benefit Administration
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 25, 2025
TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- mapbenefits®, a SaaS-built platform redefining nonqualified deferred compensation plan administration, has been featured in Manage HR Magazine and awarded the Top Nonqualified Executive Benefit Plan...
From Cloud Nine to Toy Shelves: L.O.L. Surprise! x Care Bears Collab Brings Six Limited-Edition Dolls to Fans Worldwide
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 25, 2025
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global sensation L.O.L. Surprise!™, the brand from MGA Entertainment (MGA) synonymous with surprise and outrageous unboxing fun, and beloved pop culture icon Care Bears™, from Cloudco Entertainment,...
Tex DunRight™, World's Favorite Cowboy, Brings Cowboy Culture from Historic Grapevine and Fort Worth to the Global Stage
EIN Presswire
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August 20, 2025
Tex DunRight, Cowboy and Western Culture’s Leading Voice Joins, Texas-born celebrities, Matthew McConaughey, Owen Wilson, and Renée Zellweger in promoting Texas GRAPEVINE, TX, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Tex DunRight,...
Gauteng Legislature extends heartfelt condolences on passing of legendary actress Nandi Nyembe
South African Government
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August 25, 2025
The Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation (SACR) joins the nation in mourning the passing of legendary actress Nandi Nyembe, affectionately known as Mam’ Nandi, who passed away on Saturday, 23...
Aug 30–31: 18th Annual Chama Valley Art Festival & Studio Tour Celebrates Art, Music, and Local Culture.
EIN Presswire
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August 20, 2025
Enjoy a Free weekend of art, live music, local flavors. TWO days of Art Festival and Studio Tour Bingo Scavenger Hunt, in Chama Valley, Rio Arriba, New Mexico. CHAMA, NM, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Chama Valley Arts...
UNITED ARROWS to Launch Global Online Store in September 2025 Bringing Japan’s Distinctive Fashion Culture to the World
EIN Presswire
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August 20, 2025
JAPAN, August 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- UNITED ARROWS, one of Japan’s leading fashion companies, will open its official global online store in September 2025. This long-awaited launch will make the brand’s unique worldview—previously...
Millions participate in Moscow festival rejoicing in India’s culture
MENAFN
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Moscow’s India Day festival last week attracted 2.7 million visitors, organizers reported. The four-day celebration combined yoga sessions, dance performances, and Holi traditions with official ceremonies and award presentations. The...
Fort Myers Special Events Advisory Board Has A New Member to Help Drive Cultural and Economic Growth
EIN Presswire
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August 19, 2025
Jon Barnes, Chairman of The Synergy Group, joins Fort Myers Special Events Board to help shape public events and boost cultural and economic growth. FORT MYERS, FL, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Jon Barnes, Chairman of The...
Symmetry Festival Brings Electronic Music to the Heart of Iowa
EIN Presswire
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August 25, 2025
The festival returns to Fairfield, IA for its second year on October 3rd and 4th, 2025 FAIRFIELD, IA, UNITED STATES, August 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Symmetry Music & Arts Festival is set to redefine the Midwest music scene, bringing the...
Chan Centre for the Performing Arts expands its biggest season to date with even more cultural and musical artists
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 19, 2025
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts' largest programming season has expanded even further. New performances and events have been added today, including two new concert dates for...
Meritage Homes Publishes 2024 Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility Report
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 25, 2025
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Meritage Homes Corporation (NYSE: MTH, “Meritage” or the “Company”), the fifth-largest homebuilder in the U.S., today published its 2024 Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility Report (the...
Tourism Source Market to Grow at a CAGR of 6.6% and will Reach USD 1.1 Trillion by 2032
EIN Presswire
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August 25, 2025
By tourist type, the group segment dominated the global market and is likely to remain dominant during the forecast period. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, August 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Tourism Source Market Size was valued at $599.40...
Sport, Arts and Culture and UNISA to Host Inaugural National Records Management Conference, 19 to 20 Aug
South African Government
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August 19, 2025
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, through the National Archives and Records Service of South Africa, in partnership with the University of South Africa, invites members of the media to the 1st Annual National Records Management...
Hyperlocal Marketing Tactics Increase Walk-In Traffic and Local Inquiries
EIN Presswire
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August 25, 2025
NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, August 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Rhino Web Studios has announced a strategic focus on hyperlocal marketing methods designed to help businesses strengthen their neighborhood presence and increase customer...
Happy Gilmore 2 Tees Off Golf Boom as Pop Culture Drives Sports Frenzy
EIN Presswire
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August 19, 2025
The 'Hollywood Effect': How Blockbuster Films and TV are Driving a New Wave of Sports Engagement TA' XBIEX, NY, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- First Jason Sudeikis kicked off a football frenzy with Ted Lasso, then Zendaya...
CE: Honouring martyrs, promoting patriotism and spirit of War of Resistance
Macao Government News
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August 25, 2025
MACAU, August 25 - The commemorative medal for the 80th Anniversary of the Victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression serves to express reverence for wartime heroes, as well as to uphold the patriotic spirit and...
‘Bread and Circuses’ Could Be Dismantling Democracy, According to Psychotherapist's New Book
EIN Presswire
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August 25, 2025
NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In ancient Rome, poet and satirist Juvenal used the phrase “bread and circuses” to refer to superficial appeasements used by the powerful to placate the public and distract them...