Podcasts about annual festival

Great conversation with Executive Director of Mata Festival Pauline Kim Harris and featured composer Jessie Cox.Music at the Anthology (MATA) celebrates its 27th Annual Festival with performances at the Issue Project Room in Brooklyn from June 11th to 14th 2025Titled Intergalactic Infinity: Music Between Spaces, the festival promises to be an incredible few days of sounds, creativity and imagination, that will blow your mind.The episode serves as a way to dive in into the world of MATA, the process of curating a festival of this caliber, and a behind the scene view into the creative process of composers, their source of inspiration, their grit, how they view the future of music and a lot of fun topics you will love!We cannot wait for you to learn more about MATAThanks for listening and please Subscribe, Rate and Review the Podcast. A lot of work goes into bringing Down the Pit to you, and we would to know your thoughts on how we are doing! To become a Down the Pit supporter for as little as $0.99/month, please visit ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/down-the-pit⁠⁠⁠Visit tonebase.com for some amazing online courses and lessons for Violin, Piano, Cello, Flute, Guitar, etc. The best online platform with hundreds of instructional videos and lessons for musicians of all levels! Check it out and use Promo Code ⁠⁠⁠SAMI-30⁠⁠⁠ at Checkout for a 14-day FREE trial and 30% off for a yearly subscription. Sign up TODAY!Thanks to our corporate sponsor ⁠⁠⁠U.S. PAVE⁠⁠⁠ for their continued support!We are on Instagram/TikTok/Twitter @downthepit_podFacebook: Down the Pit PodcastCo-hosts: Sami Merdinian: ⁠⁠⁠@samimerdinian⁠⁠⁠  Ian Loew: @lunchmeat1836Producer: Sami Merdinian Mata Festival 2025For tickets and passes click HERE Guests: Pauline Kim Harris - https://www.paulinekimharris.com/Jessie Cox - https://www.jessiecoxmusic.com/⁠⁠Please Support this podcast for more interviews!⁠⁠

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With this year's first snowstorm happening in a couple days, it's time to Winterfest-it-up. The town of CBS is holding its annual Winterfest celebrations, from today until February 15th. Councillor Josh Barrett joined us over the line this morning to fill us in on all of the wintery events happening in Conception Bay South over the course of the week. 

This year India's National School of Drama has extended its annual theatre festival ‘Bharat Rang Mahotsav' for International participation as 'Vishwa Jan Rang'. In this podcast, speaking with SBS Hindi, NSD director Chitranjan Tripathi discusses the requirements of this participation and more.

My guest today is Ana Buzzalino. Ana Buzzalino is a creator, maker, fibre and mixed media artist, surface designer, teacher and lecturer. Her love of layers and texture combine in her original work. Her work has won numerous awards at national and international shows. In 2019 Ana was honoured as Quilter of Distinction at Heritage Park 24th Annual Festival of Quilts. She has been featured in numerous magazines, TV Shows like thequiltshow.com, - too many to mention! But most notably - her work has graced the cover of 4 issues of Quilting Arts Magazine, and she has appeared in 5 seasons of Quilting Arts TV. In her workshops, she helps quilters, textile and media artists find their own voice in their work.  Find Ana on Instagram: @ana_buzzalinoGo to her website: www.anabuzzalino.comWant to travel with Brandy?2025 FESTIVAL OF QUILTS Birmingham!!! This 14-day tour of Wales and England takes in the rich textile history and breathtaking cultural landmarks. Tour England & Wales ending at the Festival of Quilts. Call the team at Opuent Quilt Journeys at 1-877-235-3767 or go to  https://opulentquiltjourneys.com/destinations/britain/item/birmingham-festival-of-quilts-tour-with-brandy2026 JAPAN CRUISE!!! Watergirl Quilt Co and the Quilter on Fire have teamed up to sail the seas on the Celebrity Millennium. Sail with us on a JAPAN CRUISE in 2026! Registration is OPEN and this cruise is already 50% sold! SIGN UP TODAY!https://gravitate.travel/stitch-sail-japan-with-quilter-on-fire-and-watergirl-quilt-co/Quilter on Fire Website - https://quilteronfire.com/OLISO IRONS - Host of the Quilter on Fire Podcast Lounge each year at QuiltCon!BUY YOUR OWN OLISO MINI PROJECT IRON RIGHT HERESquare One Textile Art WorkshopLink to Brandy's email listKristy's Quilt Picture BookQuilter on Fire PatternsFree Quilter on Fire Holiday Table Runner VIDEO Support the showThank you for listening to the Quilter on Fire Podcast.

Get into the holiday spirit with the 21st Annual Festival of Trees & Wreaths Dec. 6th through 8th! Put on by Community Connections and Our Own Lives, it's a family-friendly fundraiser you can bring the whole family to. By Sadie Smith. Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/festival-of-trees-and-wreaths-spreads-holiday-cheer  This story is sponsored by Alpine Bank. Support the show

Today - We're diving into a big question for Chelan and Douglas counties: how will Amazon impact local businesses? And later - We're diving into the highlights from the fourth annual Festival of Spirits, which kicked off the Numerica Performing Arts Center's Festival of Trees last Thursday.  Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Lindiwe Lekasapa, the general programming manager for festival of lights about the annual Festival of lights taking place on 28 November 2024 to 5 January 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WBZ NewsRadio's Carl Stevens reports. 

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Talked with Naomi Wallen, from the Armory Art Center. "The Armory Art Center's historic campus, located in Howard Park, within walking distance to City Place in downtown West Palm Beach, Antique Row, and the Norton Museum of Art on Dixie Highway. The Armory Art Center is a registered historic building undergoing historic restoration and preservation to maintain and upgrade its facilities.The venue sits squarely in the heart of the historic Grandview Heights, Flamingo Park, and Sunshine Park Neighborhoods. It is a short distance from the I-95 corridor, Palm Beach International Airport, Amtrak, Tri-Rail, and Brightline train and accessible from the downtown Circuit Transportation. Artists gather at the Creative Market to showcase their work and provide demonstrations, performances, and more." They are hosting their 8th Annual Art, Craft, design festival this weekend.  Listeners can enjoy this free event from 9a-5pm.  There will be art demos throughout the day starting with Collage demo and Plein Air Painting, Wheel thrown pottery, campus and studio tours, Raku Fired pottery and eco printing.  There will be live music from BAJI, Adam Douglas, Thomas & Rachel, and NOSLEEPKG.  Listeners can enjoy ongoing studio tours, view the exhibits and kids can create art int eh kids zone.  It will be a fun start to holiday shopping,  Listeners can sign up for classes, newsletter, volunteer, make donations are www.armoryart.org

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In Episode 194 of the GAHHDcast, we had the honor of sitting down with Hip-Hop legend Mikey D as he took us on a journey through his storied career. Starting with his early days as Playboy Mikey D, he shared his evolution with Mikey D and the LA Posse, including his infamous victory over Melle Mel at the 1988 New Music Seminar Battle for World Supremacy. Mikey opened up about the rumored rivalry with LL Cool J, his unexpected writing credit on Madonna's "Human Nature," and his time as a member of the Canadian rap group Main Source. We also discussed his latest single, "Over 50!," and the idea of a new subgenre for Hip-Hop veterans, dubbed "Adult Contemporary Hip-Hop" or "Grown Man Rap." Finally, Mikey invited listeners to the upcoming Jazzy Jay 4th Annual Festival on October 12th in the Bronx, celebrating Hip-Hop history and community. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-breath-ent/support

In this episode, Hayley and Amy talk with arts administrator and producer Skye Cone Ivey about values-first producing, making space for people who have been excluded, advocating for mental health and women's health, and more. Click here for a transcript of the episode! Episode Notes Hosts: Hayley Goldenberg and Amy AndrewsGuest: Skye Cone IveyMusic: Chloe Geller Episode Resources: National Alliance for Musical Theatre Hot Girls Write Musicals More Than Enough by Elaine Welteroth  Period Power: Harness Your Hormones and Get Your Cycle Working For You by Maisie Hill Her Mood Mentor National Alliance on Mental Illness Support Groups Guest Bio: Skye Cone Ivey (she/ella) is a Latina, feminist and changemaker based in NYC. She is the New Works Associate and a Festival Producer for the Annual Festival of New Musicals at the National Alliance for Musical Theatre. Skye is originally from St. Petersburg, Florida and has been living in NYC since receiving a BFA in Stage Management from the University of Cincinnati College - Conservatory of Music (CCM). Selected regional stage management credits include: Cincinnati Opera, Florida Grand Opera, Theatre Now New York and the Prototype Festival. Skye also works as a wedding planner and a mental health advocate with the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Find Skye Online: Instagram Thanks for listening! Who do you want to hear from next on the Women & Theatre Podcast? Nominate someone here. The Women & Theatre Podcast is created and produced by Hayley Goldenberg and Amy Andrews. Please like, comment, subscribe, follow us on Instagram and Facebook, and consider making a donation to support our work. Thank you for listening!

Amanda Carter, Museum Director for LaSalle County Historical Society, joined John Williams to talk about the 54th Annual Burgoo Festival on October 12 & 13 in Utica, IL.  Established in 1969, the Burgoo Festival is one of the longest-running and largest fall festivals in northern Illinois with an annual attendance of 85,000+ people!  Amanda talks about burgoo, […]

Amanda Carter, Museum Director for LaSalle County Historical Society, joined John Williams to talk about the 54th Annual Burgoo Festival on October 12 & 13 in Utica, IL.  Established in 1969, the Burgoo Festival is one of the longest-running and largest fall festivals in northern Illinois with an annual attendance of 85,000+ people!  Amanda talks about burgoo, […]

Amanda Carter, Museum Director for LaSalle County Historical Society, joined John Williams to talk about the 54th Annual Burgoo Festival on October 12 & 13 in Utica, IL.  Established in 1969, the Burgoo Festival is one of the longest-running and largest fall festivals in northern Illinois with an annual attendance of 85,000+ people!  Amanda talks about burgoo, […]

For the latest Whisper in he Wings from Stage Whisper we were joined by the artistic associate Adam Weinert, to talk about the Kaatsbaan Cultureal Park 2024 Annual Festival. This was such a fun conversation about some amazing events happening just outside of New York City, that is perfect for any arts lover. So make sure you tune in and get yourself to Tivoli, New York for these wonderful happenings!Kaatsbaan Cultural Park 2024 Annual FestivalSeptember 13th- October 6th (Friday-Sunday)in Tivoli, NY Tickets and more information can be found at kaatsbaan.orgAnd be sure to follow Adam to stay up to date on all their upcoming projects and productions: kaatsbaan.org@kaatsbaan

On today's episode of 'Conversations On Dance' we are joined by Adam Weinert, Artistic Associate of the Kaatsbaan Cultural Park's Annual Festival held in Tivoli, NY. The festival runs four consecutive weekends beginning Friday, September 13th. Adam takes us through his personal history with dance education and performing, how expanding his personal interests to include dance history and even gardening broadened his horizons, what it's like to work with the team at Kaatsbaan to develop and curate programming and what audiences can expect to see at this year's festival. To purchase tickets, visit kaatsbaan.org. LINKS:Website: conversationsondancepod.comInstagram: @conversationsondanceMerch: https://bit.ly/cod-merchYouTube: https://bit.ly/youtube-CODJoin our email list: https://bit.ly/mail-COD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pictou County Pride has kicked off a week-long festival of events and activities across the region. The week will end with a Pride Day celebration at Pictou Landing First Nation on Sunday. The group's chair Carissa Ainslie joins host Jeff Douglas to talk about what they have in store for their community.

"Resilience" is the theme of this weekend's Padayon Philippine Festival in Edgewater. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the Filipino American Community of Colorado, one of the oldest Asian-American non-profits in the state.

"Resilience" is the theme of this weekend's Padayon Philippine Festival in Edgewater. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the Filipino American Community of Colorado, one of the oldest Asian-American non-profits in the state.

The Multicultural Eid Festival and Fair (MEFF) cherished as a one-of-a-kind event in Sydney. For over three decades, it has been celebrated annually by families and friends across generations. Nestled in the heart of Western Sydney, MEFF serves as a vibrant showcase of Islamic and regional cultures. SBS Urdu took notice of your interest, as we too visited MEFF this year and engaged with its attendees. Dive into the experience by exploring the podcast and photos. - ملٹی کلچرل عید فیسٹیلول اینڈ فیئر یا میفف سڈنی میں منعقد کیا جانے والا ایک ایسا منفرد ایونٹ ہے جو کہ اب ایک تہوار کی حیثیت اختیار کر چکا ہے۔ پچھلی تین دہایئوں سے ہر سال منعقد کیا جانے والا یہ فیسٹیول اب نسل در نسل خاندانوں کو نہ صرف محظوظ کر رہا ہے بلکہ ویسٹرن سڈنی کے دل میں اسلامی اور علاقائی ثقافتوں کی نمائندگی کرتے ہوئے ہزاروں افراد کی سالانہ بکٹ لسٹ کا حصہ بنتا جا رہا ہے۔ آپ کی اس پسندیدگی کا اندازہ ایس بی ایس اردو کو بھی ہے، جبھی اس سال ہم نے بھی میفف کا رخ کیا اور وہاں موجود افراد سے گفتگو کی۔ پوڈکاسٹ اور تصاویر ملاحضہ کیجیے۔

As we approach Earth Day 2024 on April 22, our guest is John Opperman, Executive Director of Earth Day Initiative, host the annual Earth Day Festival in Union Square, on Sunday April 14th. For details on vendors and activities at this free event, resources for climate action, tax credits and rebates, visit dayinitiative.org.

Kristian Perez-Franco, Exhibitions Senior Manager for Media Arts Center San Diego-- the producer of the annual Latino Film Festival -- talks about 31st Annual Festival that will be held from March 14-24. Perez-Franco is joined by Nicole Valencia, Director of Farewell, one of the Festival's featured films.

In this episode, Bob Firring welcomes Carla McNamara, Merlina Tate, and Julie Davidson. They are here to talk about the 3rd Annual Festival of Local Creatives, which is taking place Saturday, March 2, 2024, from 10 am – 3 pm in downtown Indio. Tune in to learn about the festival. Links: Festival of Local Creatives ... Read more

Wellington's Pacific community came together to honor their rich cultural heritage

First up is the upcoming New Hampshire Primary with NH Gov. Chris Sununu.Oliver Barker, Director of the Cape Ann Museum told us about “Gloucester's So Salty”, the third Annual Festival that brings together cultural institutions and businesses to provide free activities to community.Joe Connolly – Director of KIA (a group of Vets who come together to honor hometown heroes) and how the group helped return a WWII letter found on the street to rightful family.And, Professor Peter Ubertaccio, Vice President for Academic Affairs at Stonehill College with the current state of politics.

The crew comes back in studio to discuss the second weekend of the Montclair Film Festival as Darian, Liz & Zach discuss Martin Scorsese's sit-down Filmmaker Tribute at NJPAC in Newark with Stephen Colbert, as well as their thoughts on both All of Us Strangers and Eileen, two indie dramas that are sure to be the talk of awards season. Culture Wave would like to thank everyone at the Montclair Film Festival for granting the Cinema Wave team media access to the 12th Annual Festival. We had an amazing time, and we hope you all have enjoyed the content. Without further ado, here is the 34th episode of The Cinema Wave Podcast! Be sure to follow us on: INSTAGRAM | @cinemawavemedia, @jerseysfinestpod & @_culturewavemedia TIKTOK | @cinemawavemedia Check out our entertainment site with News, Reviews, Trailers & more! WEBSITE| cinemawavemedia.blogspot.com

Episode Summary:In this episode, Rachel and Paula explore the enchanting world of Deepavali in Singapore, sharing insights and stories that every expat should know about this beloved festival of lights. This episode includes an insightful interview with panellist expat Urmila, who shares her experience with Diwali.Casual Catch-Up:Rachel and Paula also engage in a lively discussion covering topics like raising money for charity, the musical Mamma Mia, and the challenges and excitement of moving house. Dive into Truly Expat Lifestyle's blog links for more details and discover the upcoming events during Deepavali.Glossary:To help you understand the Deepavali celebration in Singapore, here's a glossary of important terms:- Puja: A special prayer with rituals, often elaborate and important in Hindu tradition.- Sari or Saree: A traditional Indian garment, a long cloth draped elegantly to cover the body.- Salwar Kameez: A traditional Indian outfit with loose-fitting pants (salwar) and a long tunic (kameez).- Goddess of Wealth: The name of the goddess associated with light and prosperity, often referred to as Lakshmi.- Zari: A type of thread made of gold or metallic material used to embellish and decorate clothing and accessories.- Kurta: A comfortable and loose-fitting tunic-like top, often worn with pants, common in South Asian clothing.Truly Expat Lifestyle Blog and Deepavali Links:1. Mindfull Aus2. Mamma Mia3. Moving house in Singapore4. Deepavali5.Urmila Expat Stories6. Raffles Tiffin Room Sweets7. The Big Bus Deepavali Tour8. Indian Heritage Centre Deepavali Open House Singapore9. Singapore Expo Divali 2023 (while it has already been, there is a little video of what to expect next year)10. Deepavali food bazaar Contact Information:- Email: podcast@trulyexpat.com- Facebook Page: Truly Expat Podcast- Instagram: @trulyexpatpodcast-Linkedin: Truly Expat PodcastDisclaimer:While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, the nature of cultural celebrations and events can evolve. We encourage all listeners to verify details independently. If you have questions or need guidance, please don't hesitate to contact us at podcast@trulyexpat.com. Your inquiries are important to us, and we're here to help you experience the joy of Diwali and navigate expat life effectively.Thanks for tuning in to our latest episode. Subscribe for more valuable insights and information for expats in Singapore and beyond.

As the Diwali festivities kick off this year, numerous events take place across Australia. Recently, the Council of Indian Australians Inc (CIA) hosted a celebration at Sydney's Castle Hill Showground, attended by several political figures. Residents of Sydney immersed themselves in the festive atmosphere, relishing treats from food trucks, enjoying amusement rides, witnessing diverse cultural performances, and marvelling at the fireworks display.

Welcome to Buzzed with Brian! Brian returns this week after a brief hiatus! Brian had the absolute pleasure to highlight the 21st Annual Festival of Wood and Barrel Aged Beer (FoBAB) . Each year this festival takes place in Chicago, IL and is put on by the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild. Joining him to discuss the festival was Executive Director, Ray Stout. Ray highlights the history, experience, and prestigious competition of FoBAB. After listening, check out the link below on how you can attend FoBAB this year and every year to come. Sit back, relax, and raise a beer to Ray for coming onto the show!Thanks, and as always… Cheers Beers!  After you consume the content and the beer, please write a review, follow Buzzed with Brian on social media, and hit that subscribe button. Brian would think you're pretty neat if you did!https://linktr.ee/buzzed_with_brian https://www.fobab.comhttps://www.illinoisbeer.org/Host & Producer: Brian HansonChief Editor & Engineer: Matt SchabelPodcast Art Director: Amber SchabelMusical Score: North Breese, gets better with age, just like beer in a barrel! https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jSw7NOndAf9I85UaN2dL7?si=uoK6J0TmQua8ztaiF6ceOA

Tom Kastle and Barry Butler join Rick Kogan to talk about the Chicago Maritime Museum’s annual festival that they are cohosting on October 26th. For more information, visit chicagomaritimemuseum.org.

Darice Pauselius, Executive Director of the Pocono Arts Council, speaking about the organization and the 17th Annual Festival of Wood taking place on September 23, 2023--in conjunction with National Public Lands Day--and September 24, from 10 am to 4 pm each day at Grey Towers National Historic Site in Milford, PA. For more information: www.poconoarts.org/

Summer is the season of outdoor music and small-town festivals. For the second summer in a row, the town of St. Peter, Minn. is hosting an event series that is a little of both. The Minnesota Original Music Festival kicks off Wednesday and runs through Sunday, bringing together musicians in southern Minnesota for live performances and educational opportunities.MPR News host Cathy Wurzer talked with festival director Eli Hoehn.

Organizers are getting ready for two days of musical performances and festivities at the 5th annual Boston Art & Music Soul Festival this weekend. The festival kicked off a day early this year with a new symposium of sorts. WBZ's Kim Tunnicliffe explains.

Microsoft had its build conference last week, what are some announcements they made? Michael Babcock fills us in (7:07). Gardener, Susan Kerney joins us for her weekly hit where we discuss the Mint family and its relatives (21:46). We learn about the Annual Festival of Live Digital Art, or FOLDA, in Kingston Ontario, with Access Coordinator Clayton Baraniuk (36:28).

We're super stoked to have Michael Chadinha of Northlands Music and Arts Festival as our guest for a special mid-week episode of No Simple Road. Northlands 2nd Annual Festival will bring our community together to experience the joy of personal connection through music and the arts. Over two days and three stages, the Northlands community will see 25+ world class bands ranging from national touring acts to local and regional rising stars. Enjoy expanded camping, campground stage, silent disco, installation art, performance art, eclectic local food trucks, several diverse bar locations, craft artisan village, inspiring lighting, kind vibes & more! We talk all about: What it was like going from booking bands for indoor venues to creating his very own music festival.A few moments of 'oh shit' that he can look back on now and laugh about.Ways in which Northlands sets itself apart from other festivals.how a lineup is curated and decided upon.the reason that 'vibe' is everything at a festival.how the pandemic gave him the opportunity to rise above.The reason it is so crucial to have incredible partnerships.Why he is willing to put it all on the line to create a space for magic to happen.... and so much more!Head over to www.northlandslive.com for artist lineup, tickets, info, and more!INTRO MUSIC PROVIDED BY - YOUNG & SICK-FREE SHIPPING from Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad-Make Sure to visit our friends at Fire On The Mountain for some amazing food at one of the 3 location in the Portland area or one of the 2 location in the Denver area!-CHECK OUT THE NSR EXCLUSIVE BETA PREVIEW OF www.venuellama.comMUSIC IN THE COMMERCIALS BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF:CIRCLES AROUND THE SUNOUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF:CHILLDREN OF INDIGONo Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music.We inform and delight music fans by creating shows with leading artists, telling untold stories, and working with brands to craft compelling narratives that bring music to life.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An Adult Archetypal Mosaic Exclusive. On Location at the Kanayama Jinja Shrine in Kawasaki, Japan. The shrine of The Sacred Third … and the Steel Phallus Annual Festival (Kanamara Matsuri). Here with the Shinto Priest Nakamura and wonderful helper, Maori … we discuss the spiritual, philosophical significance of this exceptional Life-establisher.  INCLUDES A BLESSING FROM SHINTO PRIEST NAKAMURA. #Rare #Exclusive #ArchetypalMosaic #PhallusFestival #Japan #Shinto #transcendentFunction #Kanamara #Kanayama #Creation #LifeCreator

Cherry Orchard the Dublin suburb is often in the news for the wrong reasons but today we are bringing you a positive story. St Ultans and the Presto Project have been chosen to perform at the Annual Festival of Youth Orchestras at the National Concert Hall next month. Henry McKean went along to a rehearsal and met members of the Presto Project, where music creates opportunities for youngsters with kids from around the world including Ukraine. The Irish Association of Youth Orchestras (IAYO) returns to The National Concert Hall Saturday, February 11th.

Hosts Elicia Morigeau and Guy Roginson cover this week's top local news, events, and updates from all across the Prescott area and beyond. This week they cover Prescott Valley's very special Christmas Tree Lighting, Jingle mingle, 5th Annual Festival of Trees, why you should adopt a senior pet, and more. Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/Listen to My Drive on Cast11: https://mydrive.buzzsprout.com/ or wherever you stream podcasts. 

All proceeds will go towards scholarships and tools of the trade costs for Lynn Tech students WBZ's Brooke McCarthy reports.

Events kick off on Black Friday 11/25 and go on throughout the entire weekend. Friday: 10am – 2:00pm Ice Carving Demonstration at Veterans Park with Professional Ice Carver Jeff Scarpa, Carving Two 300 lb. blocks of ice into beautiful works of art. 11:00am Free Screening of The Polar Express at The Moviehouse where seats are first come - first serve including popcorn & a beverage 1:15 - 1:30pm Children's Raffle at Veterans Park. Amazing raffle prizes for the children which include: bicycles, scooters, gift baskets and gift certificates that have all been sponsored by various local businesses. 1:00 - 3:00pm Cookie Decorating and Live Music at North East Community Center 1:00 - 4:00pm Hot Cocoa and Cookies at Veterans Park 1:00 - 4:00pm Free Hayrides *Pickup at Veterans Park and Dutchess Ave 2:30 - 4:30pm Salisbury Brass Band performing Holiday Songs in Veteran's Park 5:00pm Festival of Lights Parade and Tree Lighting with the Millerton Fire Department ALL WEEKEND there will be Festive Tastings & Treats, Seasonal Discounts & Sales in Participating Shops, Himmelli Ornament Workshop at the Irondale SchoolHouse, Book Giveaway at NE Millerton Library, and for the kids – Our Snowman Scavenger Hunt. For more information please visit: www.millertonevents.com

Events kick off on Black Friday 11/25 and go on throughout the entire weekend. Friday: 10am – 2:00pm Ice Carving Demonstration at Veterans Park with Professional Ice Carver Jeff Scarpa, Carving Two 300 lb. blocks of ice into beautiful works of... Read More ›

Twins appear to be unusually abundant in Nigeria's southwestern city of Igbo-Ora. Nearly every family here has twins or other multiple births, says local chief Jimoh Titiloye. For the past 12 years, the community has organized an annual festival to celebrate twins. This year's event, held in October, included more than 1,000 pairs of twins and drew participants from as far away as France, organizers said. There is no proven scientific explanation for the high rate of twins in Igbo-Ora, a city of at least 200,000 people 135 kilometers (83 miles) south of Nigeria's largest city, Lagos. But many in Igbo-Ora believe it can be traced to women's diets. Alake Olawunmi, a mother of twins, attributes it to a local delicacy called amala which is made from yam flour. John Ofem, a gynecologist based in the capital, Abuja, says it very well could be “that there are things they eat there that have a high level of certain hormones that now result in what we call multiple ovulation.” While that could explain the higher-than-normal rate of fraternal twins in Igbo-Ora, the city also has a significant number of identical twins. Those result instead from a single fertilized egg that divides into two — not because of hyperovulation. Taiwo Ojeniyi, a Nigerian student, said he attended the festival with his twin brother “to celebrate the uniqueness” of multiple births. “We cherish twins while in some parts of the world, they condemn twins,” he said. “It is a blessing from God.” This article was provided by The Associated Press.

(From 10.22.22, Segment 3) Looking for a new place to check out? This episode tells you all you need to know about visiting Vale, NC which is home to Hart Square Village, the world's largest collection of historic log structures! Their 37th Annual Festival is happening on October 22nd! P.S it is absolutely stunning in the fall! Need a pair of boots to go check out Hart Square? Visit Jesse Brown's Outdoors!

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