Podcasts about culturefest

In this week's episode of The Bubble Lounge, we're taking you on a global journey—without ever leaving Highland Park! We're joined by Esther Choi, current chair of HP CultureFest, and Parul Harsora, past chair and one of the driving forces behind this inspiring event.HP CultureFest, a non-profit organization, has grown into a vibrant celebration that brings together students, families, and community members to showcase the cultures that make up our community. From Bollywood style dancers and African drummers to henna art and international cuisine, CultureFest truly is a window to the world in the heart of The Park Cities.Esther and Parul share how the event came to be, what it takes to pull it all together, and why it's so important for our kids to see and experience the rich diversity within our own community. We talk about what's in store for this year's event, how families can participate, and the impact HP CultureFest has had across the district.

Saint John is going to be full of music, dancing and food this weekend - with not only the Area 506 music festival - but also the 6th annual International Culture Fest. I'll speak with organizer and founder Mohammed Bagha. 

Ontario Museum of History and Art Event Coordinator Rebecca Ustrell discusses CultureFest.  

Auckland Council's soaring budget hole, storm costs and higher water bills could cost the average household another $560 a year during a painful cost-of-living crisis. But a ratepayer group is calling for the council to sell assets and make large-scale cuts to its costs “rather than reaching into ratepayers' wallets”. Watercare has locked in a $116 rise in the average water bill from July and yesterday's bad news that the council's budget hole and storm-related costs have soared to a combined $375 million could lead to a rates rise of $446 for the average household. The annual water bill is rising by 9.5 per cent from $1224 to $1340 and rates could rise from $3306 to a maximum of about $3750 for the average home. The extra burden on household budgets begins on July 1 - the day after the 25-cents-a-litre fuel tax subsidy ends. It also comes as the looming recession is tipped to be deeper than previously thought, Kiwi families face the prospect of a hard-hitting interest rate crunch as mortgages come up for renewal, and the Reserve Bank forecasts rising unemployment. Auckland households face even bigger rises in council costs than was first thought. Photo / Alex Burton The council's budget hole rose from the $90m-$150m range estimated last year to $295m earlier this year and now to $325m. Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown blamed a combination of council debt, higher interest rates and his predecessor Phil Goff using a one-off Three Waters payment of $127m to prop up last year's budget. “Enough is enough. We must get serious about the council's financial position. I did not create this hole, but I am determined that the council fix it, so it doesn't just keep growing,” Brown said. “Unless we can set Auckland Council on a path of financial sustainability and reduce our debt, then this gaping hole will only get bigger in the years to come.” As well as the budget hole, group chief financial officer Peter Gudsell said storm-related costs in the budget had risen from $20m, for things such as higher insurance premiums, to $50m for repairs and maintenance to council assets and setting up a recovery co-ordination office. In theory, rates could rise by 22 per cent to plug the budget hole and pay for storm-related costs, but a rise is limited to 13.5 per cent because that was the highest level set during the budget consultation process. It is now up to councillors to decide on a mix of options to produce a balanced budget by the end of June. The Auckland Council is having to trim costs at its headquarters and other businesses. Photo / Doug Sherring This year's draft budget was already one of the most challenging in the 13 years of the Super City before yesterday's bad news - containing many difficult and unpopular choices to plug a $295m shortfall. In his earlier draft budget, Brown proposed a mix of measures to produce a balanced budget, including cutting unnecessary and inefficient spending, demanding better performance from council organisations, reducing debt servicing costs by selling airport shares, increasing rates and potentially borrowing up to $75m. The council's shares in Auckland Airport are currently valued at $2.2 billion. Among the most contentious proposals are plans to cut regional, community and social services by $20m and regional contestable grants by $3m in the areas of arts, culture and events. It was proposed to cut funding for things such as Music in Parks, CultureFest and Botanic Gardens events, while $2m would go from the Citizens Advice Bureau, and funding for homelessness initiatives would stop. Local boards are also in line for a $16m cut in funding activities. A mayoral spokesman said it was too early to consider what further cuts could be on the table. Brown still planned to keep rate rises as low as possible, “but we can't say at this stage how low we can keep them”. Events such as Sculpture in The Gardens at Auckland Botanic Gardens could have funding cut under budget proposals. Photo / Doug Sherring Until now, the proposal has been for a 7 per cent rates rise but, with rating changes, it equated to a 4.6 per cent rates rise for households. The earlier $20m “storm respond fund” was expected to add 1 per cent to general and household rates. Gudsell said that, like other sectors of the economy, the council's finances had been battered by economic factors over the past six months. “We've seen cost increases reflect inflation levels in a number of areas. These increases are particularly affecting the price of utilities such as electricity, and impacting the cost of asset renewals, meaning a rise in the amount of money we need to set aside for depreciation.” He said the final budget would require trade-offs, including ownership options for the council's airport shares, higher rates and prudent use of debt. “Different trade-offs have different consequences, and this now needs to be considered as part of the process to set the budget.” Auckland Ratepayers' Alliance spokesman Jordan Williams said nothing should be off the table. ”It is no longer enough to go through the budget with a fine tooth comb to pick and choose what pet projects are worth keeping - large-scale cuts are needed for anything that is not a core council function,” Williams said. ”The rising cost of living, mortgage rates rapidly increasing and households under significant pressure from recent weather events means it is time for Auckland Council to show some courage and front up with significant cost cuts and asset sales rather than reaching into ratepayers' wallets.” - Bernard Orsman, NZHSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marissa Kucheck, Arts and Culture Director for the Ontario Museum of History & Art, discusses their upcoming CultureFest. 

Culturefest! happens this weekend at The Penn Museum. This month celebrates diverse women artists and creatives in our region. Host Trenae Nuri and City Cast Philly Arts and Culture Contributor Charles Tyson, Jr. talk about the work of Madhusmita Bora from Sattriya Dance Company, who's carrying a 600-year-old traditional Indian prayer dance forward and performing at Culturefest! Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We're also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cal Poly Chinese Student Association or CSA Lion Dance team has been one of the longest continuously student run organizations on campus, being active for over fifty years. LDT routinely performs for local schools, businesses, and events such as Illuminate dance and Culturefest.

Orianna, Sdotka & Jaquiel joins the conversation!

The City! CULTUREFEST & FRESCOTV W/ LIBRA by MORE THAN THE MASTERS

In this episode we #SIT down Augusta Georgia's own favorite mc "The Art Dealer." Join us as we discuss his influences, the current state of Hip-Hop, and much more on this episode of "Stuck In Traffic."

In this episode we #SIT down Augusta Georgia's own favorite mc "The Art Dealer." Join us as we discuss his influences, the current state of Hip-Hop, and much more on this episode of "Stuck In Traffic."

On this episode, Bri, Zee, and Lashawn discuss Culturefest 2019, G-Herbo gets arrested for battery against son’s mother Ari, the truth that nobody wants to really discuss about men, Classic Chris Brown albums , Dave East calls Lil Nas X “Old Town Road” wack, Tory Lanez wants a “regular” girl and Chris Rock’s Whitney joke gone wrong. Vibes Bri: Koffee - “Toast” Lashawn: Major Lazer “Front of the Line Zahra: Shal Marshall “Splinters” Don’t forget to subscribe, like and comment on the show! We want to hear from you guys #NotForSalePod

IN THIS WEEK'S EPISODE OF THE OFFICIALLY STREET PODCAST we sat down with Shabaka Shakur (@Sha_Da_Boss) and Jocelyn A. Rivera (@JocelynARivera) to talk about the upcoming #CultureFest event taking place […]

On this episode, friend of the show and Culturefest A&R Saucy stopped by to discuss the Prenups (5:10) Billboard Music Awards (19:17), rappers & creatives pushing release dates in support of Nipsey Hussle + new developments in the murder case (27:11), Country Legend Billy Ray Cyrus jumping on Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road” (36:54), Albert N. Wilson sentenced to 12 years for raping a girl he never had sex with (52:50) and Saucy gives up a deeper look into Culturefest 2019 (2:16:20). Vibes Zahra: Machel Montano - “Toco Loco” Lashawn: Ariana Grande “7 Rings” Saucy: Da Baby - “Goin Baby” Bri: Goldlink “Summer Time” featuring Wale & Radiant Children. Special thanks to Saucy stopping by the show this week! Don’t forget to subscribe, like and comment on the show! We want to hear from you guys #NotForSalePod

Libra Miller the GOAT! creator of Culturefest

For several years, I have been receiving Letters from the Earth. Now, she urges me to share them with you. I believe that they come from deep in the heart of God, the nurturing energy in all of creation. I received this letter last week as I began to get stressed as our annual CultureFest approached, an event I help coordinate in my work at the City of Springfield.

For several years, I have been receiving Letters from the Earth. Now, she urges me to share them with you. I believe that they come from deep in the heart of God, the nurturing energy in all of creation. I received this letter last week as I began to get stressed as our annual CultureFest approached, an event I help coordinate in my work at the City of Springfield.

For several years, I have been receiving Letters from the Earth. Now, she urges me to share them with you. I believe they come from deep in the heart of God, the nurturing energy in all of creation. At this time of year my coworkers and I are very busy preparing for CultureFest, a wonderful annual community festival celebrating diversity, to be held September 22 this year on our City Hall Plaza. It’s a lot of work and can be stressful. So helpful for me reread this letter I received from the earth about CultureFest a few years ago.

For several years, I have been receiving Letters from the Earth. Now, she urges me to share them with you. I believe they come from deep in the heart of God, the nurturing energy in all of creation. At this time of year my coworkers and I are very busy preparing for CultureFest, a wonderful annual community festival celebrating diversity, to be held September 22 this year on our City Hall Plaza. It’s a lot of work and can be stressful. So helpful for me reread this letter I received from the earth about CultureFest a few years ago.

Culturefest joins the Political Gabfest and Hang Up and Listen, onstage at the Music Hall of Williamsburg with emcee Dan Kois, for a blockbuster show in front of a live audience. Show notes at www.slate.com/culturefest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Culturefest joins the Political Gabfest and Hang Up and Listen, onstage at the Music Hall of Williamsburg with emcee Dan Kois, for a blockbuster show in front of a live audience. Show notes at www.slate.com/culturefest.

Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Julia Turner, and Dana Stevens discuss Richard Linklater's new movie Boyhood, whether E!'s plastic surgery reality show Botched actually has a moral universe, and whether Tinder is as female-friendly as it bills itself to be with outgoing intern Anna Shechtman.

Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Julia Turner, and Dana Stevens discuss Richard Linklater's new movie Boyhood, whether E!'s plastic surgery reality show Botched actually has a moral universe, and whether Tinder is as female-friendly as it bills itself to be with outgoing intern Anna Shechtman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices