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First Admiral Music in the Parks concert and more for your West Seattle Thursday

(Pond Lily in Fauntleroy, photographed by Tom Trulin) Here’s what’s happening for the rest of today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar: SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE GARDEN CENTER: Whatever you’re growing, it’s the heart of gardening …

Justice Department requests lists of all noncitizen inmates being held in California jails

The U.S. Justice Department on Thursday asked California counties to provide it with lists of all inmates in their jails who are not American citizens, as well as the crimes they have been accused or convicted of and their scheduled release dates. The …

Annet McCroskey, CEO of Artistic Endeavors, Dies at 51

Annet McCroskey, a talent manager, producer and CEO at Artistic Endeavors, died Friday in Los Angeles after being hospitalized in early June with “a sudden and devastating medical emergency,” her family announced. She was 51. “Annet spent her life pouring …

Central Oregon Coast Becomes Giant Canvas for Lincoln City Sand Art Contest

Published 07/15/25 at 5:55 p.m. By Oregon Coast Beach Connection Staff (Lincoln City, Oregon) - Oregon’s central coast will once again serve as a grand canvas for an outdoor art spectacle when the Cascade Head Biosphere Collaborative hosts its …

An Oscar-Winning Art Director Just Listed His 1920s L.A. Home for $4.8 Million

It’s officially a wrap for Rick Heinrichs, who has decided to part ways with his Los Angeles home in a prime enclave of Brentwood after a little more than two decades of ownership. The acclaimed production designer and art director—best known for …

Eastern Sierra Book Festival returns to the Mammoth Mueseum

The eighth annual Eastern Sierra Book Festival will liven up Mammoth Lakes once again Saturday with speakers, vendor booths, book signings and new and used book sales. The event will be at the Mammoth Museum at the Hayden Cabin, 5489 Sherwin Creek Road, …

Nevada State Museum welcomes new director

The Nevada State Museum and the Division of Museums and History has announced new leadership for the state museum in Carson City. Jen Roger has been hired as executive director after a national search. Roger is a museum historical preservation professional …

Navy opens legendary California surf spot to host 11th annual public competition

The Point Mugu Surf Contest is open to the public during a 2-day event, July 26-27, 2025. Parking, admission, and seating are free. VENTURA, CA, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) Point Mugu is scheduled …

10 Southern California art walks to stroll through in the summer evenings

Concerts in the Park return to Ober Park

The Vashon Park District, in partnership with Vashon Events, will bring back its beloved “Concerts in the Park” series this summer, with five free Thursday evening performances beginning July 31, at Ober Park. This family-friendly event, taking place from …

Korean communities to be focus of exhibit at Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California

A new exhibition, “Building Our Region’s Korean Communities,” will open in late July at the Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California in Riverside. The exhibit’s grand opening event, 6-8 p.m. July 24, will also be a celebration of the 15th …

The Look Book Goes to the Sky High Farm Biennial

Phong H. Bui (pictured above) Publisher of The Brooklyn Rail, Greenpoint How long have you lived in Greenpoint?  Since 1993, when I got a summer sublet from an ad in The Village Voice. The person on the lease decided not to come back, so I’ve lived here …

Judge Allows Nationwide Class Action Against Anthropic Over Alleged Piracy of 7 Million Books For AI Training

A California federal judge has ruled that three authors suing Anthropic for copyright infringement can represent writers nationwide whose books the AI startup allegedly pirated to train its Claude chatbot. U.S. District Judge William Alsup said the authors …

California’s One of the Best States for Road Trips—11 Photo-Worthy Drives That Prove It

California is, hands down, one of the best places in the world for a road trip. It’s the third largest state in the USA, and its 164,000 square miles are packed with varied terrain highlighted by around more than 60 scenic byways. Along the 865 miles of …

This Week in MKE Music: July 17-23, 2025

Thursday, July 17 The Formations Series – Tontine Ensemble and Trench @ The Woodland Pattern Book Center, 7 p.m. The Formations Series for new and improvised music continues at Woodland Pattern with a set by the Tontine Ensemble: Allen Russell (violin), …

Murderland: a 'hauntingly compulsive' book

In the 1970s and 1980s, America's Pacific Northwest was home to a remarkable number of serial killers, said Dorian Lynskey in The Guardian. The "charming, extremely intelligent" Ted Bundy grew up in the port city of Tacoma, Washington. Gary …

PN-led Government wants to dismantle cash rebate and destroy the film industry, PL says

The Labour Party has said that a PN-led government "shall dismantle the cash rebate, and destroy the film service industry in our country." "This would result in the loss of thousands of jobs of people that directly, and indirectly, earn …

Theater/Arts: Long Beach Walls, turning the city into art, returns this weekend

A decade ago, Long Beach Walls and Art Renzei set out to turn the city into a canvas. Ten years, over 140 murals, and thousands of brushstrokes later — Long Beach’s streets pulse with color and meaning every year, thanks to what has become a premier …

Gina Zollman Nabs Josie Music Award Nom For Vocalist Of The Year (Adult Contemporary) And Drops Bold New Album Originals

(MENAFN- GetNews) Singer-songwriter Gina Zollman is on a tear. She's just been nominated for Vocalist of the Year (Adult Contemporary) at the 2025 Josie Music Awards-one of the biggest honors in the indie music scene-and she's dropped a new album …

Exciting New Additions Enhance the Reno Experience District (RED)

The Reno Experience District (RED) is thrilled to introduce a host of new upscale amenities and establishments to its rapidly expanding landscape. RENO, NV, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Reno Experience District (RED) is …

Sprint Series Adventure Race Wraps Up in Anglesea with Exciting Announcement for 2026 Expansion

Anglesea Sprint Series 2025 brought over 100 teams together for a thrilling day of adventure. Get ready—it's expanding to a 3-day festival in 2026! ANGLESEA , VICTORIA , AUSTRALIA, July 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The picturesque Surf …

Indonesia Tawarkan Kesepakatan Dagang USD 34 Miliar ke AS, Jadi Strategi Hadapi Ancaman Tarif

EBC Financial Group menilai langkah Indonesia sebagai manuver strategis di tengah ancaman tarif era Trump yang membayangi ekspor Asia Tenggara. INDONESIA, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Menjelang tenggat waktu 1 Agustus untuk pemberlakuan …

Lạm phát do Thuế quan tái Bùng phát trong Tháng Sáu: CPI đạt 2,7% khi Fed giữ nguyên Lập trường

EBC Financial Group dự đoán độ nhạy cảm của thị trường sẽ gia tăng khi bước vào Quý 3. DC, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Giá tiêu dùng tại Mỹ tăng 2,7% so với cùng kỳ năm ngoái trong tháng 6, ghi nhận mức cao nhất kể từ tháng 2 và …

ภาษีทรัมป์ดันเงินเฟ้อพุ่งขึ้นอีกครั้งในมิ.ย. ดัชนี CPI แตะ 2.7% ขณะที่เฟดยังคงนโยบายเดิม

EBC Financial Group คาดการณ์ตลาดจะมีความเปราะบางและตอบสนองอย่างรุนแรงมากขึ้นในไตรมาสที่ 3 DC, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ดัชนีราคาผู้บริโภคสหรัฐฯ ปรับตัวขึ้น 2.7% เมื่อเทียบรายปีในเดือนมิถุนายน …

Huntsville’s Beloved Theater Group Faces Urgent Space Crisis After 32 Years -Community Support Needed to Secure New Home

HUNTSVILLE, AL, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For over three decades, Independent Musical Productions (IMP), a 501(c)(3) non-profit, has brought Broadway-caliber, large-scale community theater to Huntsville, igniting imaginations and …

Eylsia Nicolas Shatters Boundaries with Bold New Single, ‘I Ain’t Lying Next Gen’ – Honk Magazine Rave

PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, July 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a thrilling debut that’s capturing attention across the music industry, rising star Eylsia Nicolas has received a glowing review from Honk Magazine, praising her latest single, …

MOONTON Games partners The Little Black Book Studios and Base Media to develop animated series for Mobile Legends

The series will feature the same award-winning animation team behind Ne Zha 2 SINGAPORE, CHINA, July 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MOONTON Games, the global developer and publisher of the hit mobile Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) game …

Sahara CyberStars Rock Ballad ‘Winds of Time’

‘Winds of Time’ is a reminder that whatever troubles we have today have been here before and somehow we always find ways to survive! STAWELL, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, July 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- If you haven’t heard of Sahara CyberStars here …

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Wealth Legacy Feng Shui Planning Explains the Key Element Missing in Luxury Home Design

HONG KONG, HONG KONG, July 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A survey of Hong Kong’s most exclusive luxury neighborhoods reveals that 90% of ultra-high-net-worth families (assets exceeding HKD 100 million) share the same hidden Feng Shui code—while …

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act - Commemorative Book released by Really Big Coloring Books® in St. Louis

The One Big Beautiful Bill Signed. Sealed. Delivered. July 4th, 2025, by President Donald J Trump. Authenticated U.S. Government Information by the GPO. ST. LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The One Big Beautiful Bill …

Renogy Launches Revolutionary Trolling Motor Battery with Smart Monitoring

Renogy debuts a smart, marine-grade trolling motor battery—designed for reliability, long runtime, and real-time performance monitoring. ONTARIO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Renogy, a global leader in off-grid power …

USA Vein Clinics Emphasizes CVI Awareness Following President Trump's Diagnosis

Leg swelling led to Trump's CVI diagnosis. USA Vein Clinics stresses the importance of recognizing symptoms for early detection. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following recent reports confirming President …

Financial Independence After Divorce, Securing Family Futures This Summer

July spotlights independence and family security with practical legal advice from family law attorney Tiffany L. Andrews FOLSOM, CA, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- July is often associated with independence, reflection, and …

12 Years After the Largest Prison Hunger Strike in U.S. History, The Strike Film Helps Advocates' Call to End Solitary

Through more than 100 screenings across the country, The Strike film supports efforts to mobilize audiences to end the use of solitary confinement. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- July marks 12 years since …

Rising Filmmaker and Actor Lauren Cantell Garners National Recognition with Award-Winning Short Film The Ninth

Rising Filmmaker and Actor Lauren Cantell Garners National Recognition with Award-Winning Short Film The Ninth LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Emerging filmmaker and performer Lauren Cantell is gaining …

New Book Offers Proven Strategies for Building a Healthy, Happy Family

SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Renowned author, pastor, and entrepreneur Max Teran announces the release of his insightful new book, How to Procreate a Healthy Family. Drawing from almost thirty years of …

New York Festivals TV & Film Awards Opens 2026 Competition for Entries

NYF’s WaterBear and JusticeAid Awards Spotlight Content Driving Environmental and Social Impact NEW YORK, NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Celebrating nearly seven decades of global excellence in innovative …

Kinga Vajda Featured on the Cover of Top 100 Innovators & Entrepreneurs Magazine

Austin-Based Executive-Turned-Entrepreneur Chosen for Her Bold Approach to Systems Thinking and Leadership Coaching WESTBURY, NY, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Top 100 Magazine, the flagship publication of Redwood Media …