UNCASVILLE, Connecticut – – Dereon Seabron recorded a career-high 24 points, nine rebounds and three steals to help NC State beat Central Connecticut 79-65 on Tuesday night at the Basketball Hall of Fame Showcase. Seabron, who did double-doubles in the first two games of the season, was 8 of 12 …
Read More »Photo of Kansas City tourist sign with glaring typo is a fake
A viral image from 2018 that allegedly shows a funny – or vulgar, depending on your sense of humor – typo on a billboard is once again appearing on social media. Facebook Publish shows a photo of a sign from a Kansas City, Missouri tourism group that reads, “Did you …
Read More »Central Connecticut State Vs NC State Live Stream Info, TV Channel: How To Watch NCAAB On TV, Stream Online
Who plays NC State @ Central State of Connecticut Current records: State NC 2-0; Central Connecticut State 0-2 What there is to know The Central Connecticut State Blue Devils face the NC State Wolfpack at 8 p.m. ET Tuesday at Mohegan Sun Arena. NC State will kick off after a …
Read More »Lack of freshwater on Block Island could limit tourism, says URI researcher – WPRI.com
VIDEO NOW: Police investigate possible homicide after woman brought to RI hospital Video / 46 minutes ago Video 2 Bristol shooting investigation suspects in custody; neighboring schools delayed Video / 2 hours ago Video Video now: State Police loudspeaker calling for suspect to come out of Bristol home Video / …
Read More »The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art announces Erin Monroe as curator of Krieble of American Paintings …
The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art announces that Erin Monroe will be the Krieble Curator of American Paintings and Sculptures. Monroe has served in the US Art Department at the Wadsworth Atheneum in various capacities since 2007, most recently in the role of Associate Curator. âIt is more than exciting …
Read More »NC State vs. Central Connecticut State 2021
NC State’s third game of the season and first away from PNC Arena will be played against Central Connecticut State on Tuesday night in Uncasville, Conn. And if you plan to watch it, you’ll have to pay $30 for the stream on something called FloSports which looks promising. …
Read More »Dereon Seabron Rally NC State to Central Connecticut | Sportsxchange
Dereon Seabron sparked two North Carolina State surges and finished with 24 points as the Wolfpack defeated winless Central Connecticut State 79-65 on Tuesday night at the Basketball Hall of Fame Showcase in Uncasville, Connecticut. With the Wolfpack leading 54-53 near the nine-minute mark, Seabron converted a three-point play. He …
Read More »Seabron’s 24 points lift NC State past Central Connecticut 79-65
UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Dereon Seabron posted a career-high 24 points, nine rebounds and three steals to help NC State beat Central Connecticut 79-65 Tuesday night at the Basketball Hall of Fame Showcase. Seabron, who hit double-doubles in the first two games of the season, went 8 of 12 from the …
Read More »Seabron scores 24, NC State defeats Central Connecticut 79-65
Posted: November 16, 2021 / 11:26 PM EST / Update: November 16, 2021 / 11:54 PM EST Jaylon Gibson (11) of North Carolina State looks to shoot as Trenton McLaughlin (22) of Central Connecticut State defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Tuesday, November 16 …
Read More »Dozens of New York hotels at risk as international tourism set to return
Tourists are set to flock to the Big Apple this holiday season after an international travel ban was lifted last week – but it may be too little, too late for dozens of hotels from New York. The pandemic has already taken down a number of famous properties, including the …
Read More »Aldrich Art Museum in Ridgefield launches new works on paper
Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art press release: November 13, 2021 Aldrich is pleased to announce At first glance, Milano Chow’s first personal institutional exhibition. Shown in two galleries on the first floor, Chow will present more than a dozen new works on paper spanning two and three dimensions. Milano Chow: …
Read More »Icelandic Tourism Campaign Mocks Facebook’s Metaverse Announcement, Features ‘Icelandverse’
Michael BartiromoNexstar Multimedia Cable Job : November 13, 2021 / 2:52 p.m. CST | Update: November 13, 2021 / 2:53 p.m. CST An Icelandic tourist campaign boasts of having water that is actually “wet” and a sky that you can see “with your eyeballs”. (Getty Images) (NEXSTAR) – Icelandic folklore …
Read More »Africatown Heritage House Museum, one step closer to completion
By TYLER FINGERT Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) – After years of work, the Africatown Heritage House Museum is another step forward towards completion. Part of the prefabricated building was delivered to the site on Friday and work is underway for its assembly. The Clotilda …
Read More »Duquesne defeats Central Connecticut State, 31-27
Pittsburgh –Quarterback Darius Perrantes led Duquesne in a winning run to defeat Central Connecticut State, 31-27, Saturday afternoon at Arthur J. Rooney Field. The Dukes are now 6-3 on the season and 4-2 in the NEC. With 1:50 to go and the Dukes down 27-24, Perrantes had to lead the …
Read More »Tick tock, drip, here + now
The long-awaited exhibition âDrip-Drop, Tick-Tock, Here + Nowâ opened at the Housatonic Museum of Art (HMA) on October 28 with a full house. Crowds have gathered to see the astonishing but suggestive multimedia sculptures and paintings of Weston, CT artist Joseph Fucigna after a two-year wait thanks to fire, flood …
Read More »UConn’s No. 24 men overwhelm Central Connecticut State in season opener
STORRS – It was 6 minutes and 35 seconds into UConn’s season opener on Tuesday night when it finally happened. The Huskies missed a shot. They had hit their first eight – including a trick drive and hook from Adama Sanogo, a dunk from Tyrese Martin, a 3-pointer from RJ …
Read More »Loss of glaciers will hurt tourism, power supply, and more
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) – From Germany’s southern border to the highest peaks in Africa, glaciers around the world have served as lucrative tourist attractions, natural climate records for scientists, and beacons of belief for people. indigenous groups. With the rapid melting of many glaciers due to climate change, the disappearance …
Read More »Denver Museum waives allegedly looted Cambodian artifacts
DENVER (AP) – Prosecutors have filed a lawsuit in federal court seeking the confiscation of four Cambodian antiques that were sold to the Denver Art Museum by a former art dealer accused of illegally looting and selling items old. The U.S. Attorney General for the Southern District of New York …
Read More »UConn vs Central Connecticut live stream, playing time, predictions, preview, how to watch Tuesday’s game online
The UConn Huskies and Central Connecticut Blue Devils face off in Game 1 of the 2021-22 season on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. ET. The Huskies are hoping to have a repeat of that same opening night clash from last year – beating the Blue Devils 102-75. UConn is the No. …
Read More »No. 24 UConn routs Central Connecticut 99-48 in opener
STORRS, Conn. – Adama Sanogo scored 20 points and the No. 24 UConn opened the season with a 99-48 rout of Central Connecticut on Tuesday night. RJ Cole scored 15 points and Tyrese Martin added 14 for the Huskies, who led by 29 points at halftime. UConn coach Dan Hurley …
Read More »UMass women’s basketball buries Central Connecticut after early run
Posted: 11/09/2021 20:23:37 PM AMHERST – UMass got off to a quick start in their 2021 women’s basketball season. The Minutewomen scored the first nine points Tuesday against Central Connecticut State and earned an 87-50 victory at the Mullins Center. The Blue Devils didn’t score for the first five minutes …
Read More »No. 24 UConn rout Central Connecticut 99-48 as opener – WAVY.com
through: PAT EATON-ROBB, Associated Press Posted: November 9, 2021 / 8:47 PM EST / Update: November 9, 2021 / 8:47 PM EST Tyrese Martin of Connecticut dunk the ball in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Central Connecticut State on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, in Storrs, …
Read More »Celebrate Native American Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month, and this year’s theme is âResilient and Enduring: We are Indigenous Peoplesâ. We hope you find our most recent stories and the scholarship they cite below, a valuable resource for classroom or recreational reading. Teach about Native American cultures Injured knee and the myth …
Read More »No. 24 UConn rout Central Connecticut 99-48 as an opener
National sports titles through: PAT EATON-ROBB, Associated Press Posted: November 9, 2021 / 8:50 p.m. EST / Update: November 9, 2021 / 8:50 p.m. EST Tyrese Martin of Connecticut dunk the ball in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Central Connecticut State on Tuesday, Nov. 9, …
Read More »The Recorder – UMass women’s basketball buries Central Connecticut after precocious run
Posted: 11/09/2021 21:38:47 PM AMHERST – UMass got off to a quick start in their 2021 women’s basketball season. The Minutewomen scored the first nine points Tuesday against Central Connecticut State and earned an 87-50 victory at the Mullins Center. The Blue Devils didn’t score for the first five minutes …
Read More »No. 24 UConn rout Central Connecticut 99-48 as opener
through: PAT EATON-ROBB, Associated Press Posted: November 9, 2021 / 8:50 p.m. EST / Update: November 9, 2021 / 8:50 p.m. EST Tyrese Martin of Connecticut dunk the ball in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Central Connecticut State on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, in Storrs, …
Read More »Michigan received a $ 10 million grant from the EDA Travel, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation program
WASHINGTON, DC (WLUC) – U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced Monday that the department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is providing $ 314 million in grants for travel, tourism and recreation in open air of the US rescue plan to 34 states and the District of Colombia, according to …
Read More »Central Connecticut’s Patrick Sellers adjusts to life as head coach: ‘A different ball game’
NEW BRITAIN — Patrick Sellers has played professional basketball in England, coached one season in China and served as an assistant for eight NCAA teams over the past 21 years. He has worked on college staff as far east as UConn in Storrs and as far west as Creighton in …
Read More »UCONN MBB OPENS 2021-22 SEASON VS. CENTRAL CONNECTICUT
History links UConn Athletic Communications / November 8, 2021 UConn Game Notes CCSU Game Notes STORRS, Conn. — The No. 24 UConn men’s basketball team will host an arena full of fans at Gampel Pavilion for the first time in 20 months when the …
Read More »The Bristol Press – Hospital of Central Connecticut has a special covid-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11
@Hooks_Ciara NEW BRITAIN – Hartford HealthCare will host a special covid-19 vaccination clinic for children ages 5-11 at multiple locations across the state, including Central Connecticut Hospital. This Saturday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., the Pfizer pediatric vaccine will be administered to eligible children. The clinic is by appointment …
Read More »Farmington Canal Heritage Trail in Cheshire included in a new regional alliance
CHESHIRE – The Farmington Canal Heritage Trail is to be added to a much larger network of trails that will eventually connect it to Northampton, Massachusetts, and potentially beyond. In an effort to keep track of all facets of the trail, a member of a non-profit group approached City Council …
Read More »Farmington Canal Heritage Trail included in New Regional Alliance
The Farmington Canal Heritage Trail will be added to a much larger trail system that will eventually link it all the way to Northampton, MA, and potentially beyond. In order to keep track of all facets of the trail, a member of a nonprofit group approached Council at the October …
Read More »Heritage Farm will host the Christmas Village for two weekends in December | Features/Entertainment
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Read More »WH Heritage competes in state cross-country tournament | Robertson
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Read More »By day – The Tantaquidgeon Museum of the Mohegan Tribe celebrates its 90th anniversary
New London – The reasons the Mohegan Tribe members celebrated its history this weekend were twofold. The Tantaquidgeon Museum of the Mohegan Tribe celebrated its 90th birthday, and part of Saturday’s anniversary celebration was the return of an important piece of tribal history to its rightful home. Officials from Cornell …
Read More »Protests against the closure of the Great Hunger Museum gain momentum
It was a pretty impressive turnout in Hamden, Connecticut on Saturday when concerned Irish-Americans gathered at the Great Hunger Museum at Quinnipiac University to pay tribute to the now-closed facility and urge a reopening or relocation. intact content in a location that will show a greater respect for the Irish …
Read More »African-American history museum opens in Connecticut – NBC Connecticut
There is a brand new museum in Stratford that takes a look at the nation’s history through the prism of the African American experience. Jeffrey Fletcher has a special mission to share African American history with Connecticut. Using a collection of memorabilia started by his mother and father, he established …
Read More »Greater Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau meeting to discuss tourism – WWLP
Police seek video and information of shooting near Aurora Central High School New / 5 hours ago Video Man arrested for cocaine trafficking after search warrant on Putnam Circle in Springfield Video / 5 hours ago Video UMass Amherst Welcomes Pleadings At Massachusetts Court Of Appeals Video / 5 hours …
Read More »“Alma’s Way” broadcast reflects the legacy of young Latino viewers in rural Tennessee and beyond
Working from drawings by pre-kindergarten students at Jere Whitson Elementary School in Cookeville, Tennessee, WCTE’s Cindy Putman prepares for the unveiling of a mural project inspired by Alma Road, the new PBS Kids series from Fred Rogers Productions. The mural, which features hand-painted versions of student drawings, will be displayed …
Read More »Celebrate Native American Heritage Sustainability Practices
Looking at the history of the planet and of mankind, the vast majority of human environmental damage has taken place over the past century. As the population continues to grow and we struggle to agree on the most effective actions to take, perhaps we should delve deeper into the practices …
Read More »Over 100 people, including Connecticut officials, protest closure of Great Hunger Museum in Ireland – The Quinnipiac Chronicle
With umbrellas in hand, more than 100 people gathered in the streets of Hamden on a rainy Saturday sharing one goal: to save Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum. âMy heart is in the building, my blood is in the art,â said Frank McCarthy, a former public safety officer who worked at …
Read More »Irish Americans rally to protest the closure of the Great Hunger Museum
CAMDEN, Connecticut: Irish Americans have gathered to protest the closure of the Great Hunger Museum of Ireland at Quinnipiac University in Camden, Connecticut. Protesters gathered outside the museum in an event they described to ‘salute the museum’, which houses the world’s largest collection of Irish Famine artifacts. The Great Hunger …
Read More »Canada kicks off Hindu Heritage Month celebrations in Ontario
In Ontario, Canada, which is the most populous province in the country and home to over 3 Hindu lakhs, Hindu Heritage Month has started and is celebrated in the month of November. To commemorate Hindu Heritage Month, Devi Mandir of Pickering hosted a ceremony and placed huge billboards in the …
Read More »Rally to protest the closure of the Irish Museum of Great Hunger
Community members gathered outside the Great Hunger Museum of Ireland in Connecticut to protest the closure of the historic building. Activists organized the event over the weekend to “salute the museum” which houses the world’s largest collection of art linked to the Irish famine. The Great Hunger Museum of Ireland, …
Read More »The Bristol Press – Connecticut center overtakes Merrimack to land five-game skid
@TheTylerHetu Central Connecticut State football ended a five-game losing streak on Saturday afternoon, beating Merrimack on the road 49-21. The first score of the game came on a running 5-yard score from Romelo Williams, capping a short 35-yard drive at 11:15 in the first quarter. From there, the Blue Devils …
Read More »Sutliff Museum celebrates its golden anniversary | News, Sports, Jobs
WARREN – On November 21, 1971, the story of the Sutliff family was first presented to the public in a special way with the opening of a small museum on the second floor of the County Public Library of Warren-Trumbull. The museum is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Melissa …
Read More »“Rainbow Spirit” exhibition inspired by the artist’s Mohegan heritage
October 28 â HAMPTON – A new exhibition will be on view at the Top Shelf Gallery in Hampton for the months of November and December. “Rainbow Spirit” features acrylic paintings by self-taught artist Kristin Emilyta, a Norwich resident who incorporates modern abstract designs with Native American motifs, inspired by …
Read More »Japan maintains tourism freeze despite drop in virus cases
TOKYO (AP) – Filled with pink and fuzzy things and teddy bears, 6% DOKIDOKI, a small store in the heart of Tokyo’s Harajuku district, is full of “kawaii”, the Japanese word for “cute.” What it does not have enough, as in Zero, are foreign tourists. And he could certainly use …
Read More »Old Campus Ghost Museum – Yale Daily News
Sophie Henri Old Campus is heavy with the weight of Yale centuries. Since the university first claimed New Haven soil, buildings have occupied that space – but Yale is constantly modernizing, forever surpassing itself, shedding buildings with each generation as it reinvents itself, buying new buildings with the enthusiasm of …
Read More »“Rainbow Spirit” exhibition inspired by the artist’s Mohegan heritage
October 28 â HAMPTON – A new exhibition will be on view at the Top Shelf Gallery in Hampton for the months of November and December. “Rainbow Spirit” features acrylic paintings by self-taught artist Kristin Emilyta, a Norwich resident who incorporates modern abstract designs with Native American motifs, inspired by …
Read More »New Heritage Trail “Brings Darien History to Life” as Town Celebrates 200th Anniversary
DARIEN – As the town celebrates its 200th anniversary, a historic heritage trail is being prepared for Darien. The project, made possible by a grant of $ 35,500 from the Darien Foundation, will feature nine markers that tell the story of the city. The Darien Bicentennial Committee and the city …
Read More »As tourism evolves and markets evolve, Santorini winegrowers see silver linings
âSantorini’s vineyards are perhaps among the oldest continuously cultivated in the world,â writes Karen MacNeil in The Wine Bible. However, until the 18th century, most of this wine was produced entirely for home consumption. Today, the wine culture and industry on the volcanic island continues to evolve, and some producers …
Read More »Homeland Security Bill Would Include $ 50 Million For Coast Guard Museum: CEG
Once built, the National Coast Guard Museum will educate, engage and inspire visitors, showing how the men and women of the USCG have faithfully served the nation since 1790 and how they continue to use technology to protect waterways. , environment and trade of the country. (Payette rendering) Connecticut Senator …
Read More »Americans celebrate October as Hindu Heritage Month
Washington: The first-ever initiative by Hindu groups in the country was hailed by elected officials who issued proclamations and notifications to recognize the contributions of this minority community to the United States. Hindus around the world celebrate Navratri, Dussehra, Durga Puja, and Diwali around October. Therefore, this month has been …
Read More »Americans observe October as Hindu Heritage Month
Americans across the country observe October as Hindu Heritage Month, with more than 20 of 50 states and more than 40 cities issuing proclamations on it, community leaders said Monday. The first-ever initiative by Hindu groups in the country was hailed by elected officials who issued proclamations and notifications to …
Read More »Americans will observe Diwali and celebrate October as Hindu Heritage Month
Americans across the country observe October as Hindu Heritage Month, with more than 20 of the 50 states and more than 40 cities issuing proclamations on it, community leaders said Monday. The first-ever initiative by Hindu groups in the country was hailed by elected officials who issued proclamations and notifications …
Read More »International Space Station exhibit at Springfield Science Museum receives funding – WWLP
Massachusetts COVID-19 Weekend Report: 20 New Deaths, 3,173 New Cases Video / 3 hours ago Video Home plan invests $ 3.65 billion in Massachusetts Video / 14 hours ago Video New school meals law could benefit 10,000 children Video / 14 hours ago Video Postal ballot return deadline is approaching …
Read More »The Day – Dayne Rugh appointed director of the Slater Memorial Museum at the NFA
Norwich – Dayne Rugh, who had served as acting director of the Slater Memorial Museum since March, has been appointed its new director, Norwich Free Academy officials said on Monday. Rugh, who also heads the Society of the Founders of Norwich, a nonprofit group that operates the Leffingwell House Museum, …
Read More »David Beckham slammed for signing $ 200million deal with Qatari tourism ambassador
splits: 19 The 2022 World Cup will take place in Qatar. It will be the first World Cup organized in an Arab country. Qatar is an extremely wealthy peninsula in the Middle East that juts out from Saudi Arabia into the Persian Gulf. Qatar is smaller than the state of …
Read More »The Recorder – Museum grants to help Historic Deerfield, PVMA weather the pandemic
DEERFIELD – Historic Deerfield and the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association (PVMA) have received grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities to develop new programs as the museum industry navigates the enduring COVID-19 pandemic. Of a total of $ 87.8 million awarded to nearly 300 institutions across the United States, …
Read More »Under-staffed Yellowstone severely tested by record tourism year
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) – Yellowstone National Park Superintendent Cam Sholly has mapped out every square foot of sidewalk in the 2.2 million acre park. He scans the 1,750 acres of roadway in hopes of finding answers to the increasing traffic jams. On this slice of the park, Sholly …
Read More »Homeland Security Bill would include $ 50 million for Coast Guard Museum in New London
October 23 â US Senator Chris Murphy, D-Conn., Announced this week that he is pushing hard to get Congress to approve a $ 50 million boost to the construction fundraising effort from a National Coast Guard Museum in New London. Murphy, chairman of the U.S. Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, …
Read More »Fairfield Museum Receives Prestigious NEH Grant
Fairfield Museum and History Center press release: 22 October 2021 The Fairfield Museum received a very competitive grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, Sustaining the Humanities through the American Rescue Plan (SHARP). One of 115 SHARP grants nationwide, the grant will support the efforts of the Fairfield Museum …
Read More »Greek heritage lawmakers take a stand against Turkey
Rhode Island State Senator Leonidas (Lou) Raptakis chairs the Hellenic World Inter-Parliamentary Association in support of Greece. Credit: Image courtesy of the Hellenic World Inter-Parliamentary Association With more than 200 politicians in 20 countries, Greek-born lawmakers are taking a stand against Turkey to support Hellas in its efforts from abroad. …
Read More »Museum offers to melt Lee statue to create new works of art
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia (AP) – A museum in Virginia offers to melt a statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee who was at the center of a violent White Nationalist rally in 2017 in Charlottesville and create a new piece of public art. The Jefferson School African American Heritage Center submitted …
Read More »The Bruce Museum appeals to Margarita Karasoulas as art curator
GREENWICH, CTâThe Bruce Museum, a world-class community institution that promotes understanding and appreciation of art and science to enrich the lives of all, announces the appointment of Margarita Karasoulas as Art Curator. Coming from the Brooklyn Museum, where she has been Assistant Curator of American Art since 2017, Karasoulas will …
Read More »Midstate Chamber Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with ‘Taste of Salsa’ in Meriden
MERIDEN – The Midstate Chamber of Commerce brought the community together for an evening of dancing and salsa tasting last week on the Meriden Green. Taste of Salsa, postponed from an earlier date due to rain, finally took place on October 12. Participants were greeted with Spanish music played over …
Read More »Bridgeport teachers celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month – Connecticut Education Association
For fourth-grade bilingual educator Nicole Cotto, who teaches at Cesar Batalla School in Bridgeport, âCelebrating the Hispanic culture of our students and teachers and the diversity within that culture shows our children that we are with us. them. “ Wrapped in the Puerto Rican flag and dressed in its colors, …
Read More »Harvest Day activities return to the Dudley Farm Museum in Guilford
GUILFORD – Harvest Day activities will return to the grounds of the Dudley Farm Museum later this month. The event will take place on October 30 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2351 Durham Road. After being canceled in 2020, the Dudley Foundation has resumed this day of activities, …
Read More »The Fairfield Museum and the Keeler Tavern receive NEH grants for colonial-era exhibits
Two historic centers in Fairfield County have received grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) âSustaining the Humanities through the American Rescue Plan (SHARP)â to continue their respective presentations of colonial life in Connecticut. The Fairfield Museum and History Center received a grant of $ 125,565 that will …
Read More »Glad it wasn’t 1692! Salem Witch Museum, Witch Dungeon Museum and Witch Tours Tour
Confused about where to start to learn more about the long history of the Salem Witch Trials? Any historical journey begins with one (or all) of these three stops. Salem in Massachusetts is perhaps best known for its Salem Witch Trials. It was a series of hearings and executions of …
Read More »Community resilience celebrated during Latinx Heritage Month – Orange County Register
As I write this on the last day of Latinx Heritage Month, I can’t help but reflect on the many events we’ve celebrated at Cal State Fullerton over the past 30 days – from our Latinx Men of Color panel to our Titan Table Talk: Resilience in Latinx Communities. Each …
Read More »Grand Teton joins Yellowstone to break tourism records – NBC Connecticut
Just nine months after 2021, Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming has already had its busiest year on record. The park joins nearby Yellowstone to set visitation records this year. Grand Teton received nearly 3.5 million recreational visits between January and September. The official tally of 3,493,937 surpassed the 2018 …
Read More »Western Gateway Heritage State Park Museum to Reopen After Bug Problem Solves | Northern Berkshires
NORTH ADAMS – The visitor’s museum at Western Gateway Heritage State Park reopens Thursday after closing for weeks due to insect problems and a leaky roof. The museum, focused on the Hoosac Tunnel, is operated by the State Department of Conversation and Recreation. The city owns the property. People working …
Read More »Dr John Lahey on the closure of the Great Hunger Museum of Ireland
The Great Hunger Museum of Ireland at Quinnipiac University in Connecticut was opened in 2012 by Dr. John Lahey, the former president of the university, who says he is “saddened and perplexed” by the museum’s closure by his successor Judy Olian. In a statement provided to the Irish Voice, Lahey …
Read More »The day – Senator Murphy explains his support for the Coast Guard Museum in New London
90 years ago, then Treasury Secretary Andrew Mellon came to New London to lay the cornerstone for the future headquarters of the US Coast Guard Academy. And in the decades that followed, thousands of bright and courageous Americans came to Connecticut to study and train to rescue those in distress, …
Read More »Fairfield Museum Receives National Endowment for Humanities Grant
Fairfield CT – The Fairfield Museum received a very competitive grant from the National Foundation for the Humanities, Sustaining the Humanities through the American Rescue Plan (SHARP). One of 115 SHARP grants nationwide, the grant will support the efforts of the Fairfield Museum to resume its on-site programs and install …
Read More »Veterans of the past 100 years will be honored at the West Haven Museum
Written by Michael P. Walsh WEST HAVEN, CT – The Veterans Museum & Learning Center will celebrate West Haven’s centennial with an exhibit honoring service members in the community. The open house, âA Tribute to Veterans of the Past 100 Years,â is scheduled for November 7 from 10 am to …
Read More »Holocaust survivor husband of CANDLES museum founder Mickey Kor dies aged 95
HIGH EARTH, Ind. (WTHI) – A Holocaust survivor and the husband of the founder of the CANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education Center has died. The CANDLES Holocaust Museum said Michael “Mickey” Kor passed away just after 6:00 am Tuesday morning. He was 95 years old. Mickey was the husband of …
Read More »The recovery of domestic tourism – Manila Bulletin
(Part 3) For Filipino Catholics, one of the most important historical sites to visit in relation to the 500 year history of Christianity in the Philippines is the place where the first mass was celebrated, the first time the body, the blood, the soul and divinity of Jesus Christ. were …
Read More »Darien Heritage Day, a one-day family event to celebrate the city’s 200th anniversary
History comes to life Darien’s story comes to life this fall with a groundbreaking celebration – a one-day family event including colonial protests, a re-enactment of the 1781 raid on the Middlesex Meetinghouse, and an 18th-century battle skirmish. City Heritage Day will be held on Saturday, October 23 from 10:30 …
Read More »Celebration of Hispanic heritage returns for Norwalk students
NORWALK – The celebration returned to Fox Run Elementary School on Friday to appreciate the Hispanic heritage of its students. The annual celebration of Hispanic heritage returned for an in-person event at the school after going virtual last year due to COVID-19. The school downsized this year’s event to keep …
Read More »Mystic Seaport Museum News + Election Workers Wanted
Hey, neighbors! Today, there’s a lot going on at the Mystic Seaport Museum and the Town of Stonington is looking for election officials for Election Day. First of all, the weather forecast for the day: More and more windy. High: 72 Low: 51. Here are the best stories in Stonington-Mystic …
Read More »The Day – Nautilus leaves Submarine Force Museum for $ 36 million preservation project
Groton – The Nautilus, the world’s first nuclear-powered submarine, was towed Friday afternoon from its home at the Submarine Force Museum upstream to a jetty at Naval Submarine Base, where it will be subject to ‘a preservation project estimated at $ 36 million. Captain Kenneth Curtin, the new subbase commander, …
Read More »Hispanic Heritage Month: Boricuas reunite to bring a piece of their home to mass
October 15, 2021 The Boricuas are proud of their culture and their island. Their flag has above all an important weight; it’s a sense of resilience, of their identity. In Puerto Rico, it seems that all the houses have some representation of the flag, in one way or another. But …
Read More »Bernie Williams of the Yankees featured for Hispanic Heritage Month
As Hispanic Heritage Month wraps up today, we’ll wrap up our celebration by highlighting one of the greatest Yankees of all time, Bernabé Williams Figueroa Jr. There have been many great Hispanic Yankees, but Williams is undoubtedly in the first two. It may or may not surprise you, but Bernie …
Read More »William Shatner pushes back Prince William’s stance on space tourism – Boston 25 News
William Shatner is now truly a rocket man, and his experience breaking through the barrier of space brings him into a battle of wills with Prince William. >> Read more trending news William Shatner boldly went where few had gone on Wednesday when he boarded Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin New …
Read More »240 acre estate for sale in Stonington + treasures from the mystical museum
Hello, residents of Stonington-Mystic! Today, singer Sergio Franchi’s 240-acre estate is for sale in Stonington, and there’s a new exhibit at the Mystic Seaport Museum. First of all, the weather forecast for the day: Hot with clouds and sun. High: 71 Low: 62. Here are the best stories today in …
Read More »Air Museum will host beer tasting and live music | Food and drink
WINDSOR LOCKS – The New England Air Museum is teaming up with Broad Brook Brewing Company to bring you âFlight Nightâ today from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to explore the museum’s collection of world-class aircraft, while tasting local craft beer and enjoying light snacks and live …
Read More »Globeville’s Comal Heritage food incubator jumps (and hires) after New York Times recognition
After being named in the New York Times 2021 restaurant list, the future of the place looks bright. Kevin J. Beaty / Denverite Things were lively during a Wednesday lunch rush at RiNo’s Taxi Campus’ Comal Heritage Food Incubator, as young professionals crowded into the restaurant’s small, modern dining room. …
Read More »U.S. Air Force Chamber Band Heritage Winds to Perform Six Free Concerts in Maine and New Hampshire
Heritage Winds, a chamber band of the United States Air Force Heritage of America Band, will perform six free concerts in Maine and New Hampshire next week. The first concert will be on Friday October 22 at the Freeport Performing Arts Center, followed by a performance on Saturday October 23 …
Read More »Saving Earth Should Come Before Space Tourism – NBC Connecticut
Britain’s Prince William has criticized some of the richest men in the world for using their wealth to fund a new space race and space tourism rather than trying to solve problems on Earth instead. William expressed his disapproval in an interview with the BBC aired Thursday, a day after …
Read More »Aldrich Museum updates historic 1971 feminist art exhibit with new generation of female artists
The Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art in Connecticut revisits its historic 1971 feminist art exhibit “26 Contemporary Women Artists” with a new twist. Opened next summer, the museum will put artists featured in the original exhibit, including Howardena Pindell, Mary Heilmann and Adrian Piper, in dialogue with a new generation …
Read More »USTA Volunteers for Hispanic Heritage Month (Part 2)
Mavi Sanchez Skakle As a young immigrant from Sinaloa, Mexico, and unable to communicate in English, I found great comfort on the tennis court with my family. It was fun. Later in my life I faced personal challenges, the tennis court provided me with the perfect hideaway. It wasn’t until …
Read More »Mark Twain House and Museum announce 2021 MARK TWAIN WORLDWIDE Virtual Gala
The Mark Twain House & Museum today announced the full list of famous guests for its 2021 Virtual Gala to be held on Thursday, November 4 at 7 p.m. EDT. The Mark Twain Around the World-themed event will celebrate Samuel Clemens’ world journeys, his popular travel writings and, of course, …
Read More »Stony Brook Athletics Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
History links To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, student-athletes from Stony Brook University shared testimonials about the most influential people in their lives and the importance of their Hispanic culture. Antonio Aguilar – Men’s Athletics âMy mother will always be my biggest supporter. She taught me the morals and values ââthat …
Read More »Federal grant announced to develop Vermont Indigenous Heritage Center – NECN
A federal grant will expand and improve a Vermont center that celebrates the culture of the area’s original inhabitants and provides educational opportunities about Native American heritage. “I can’t wait to bring our grandchildren,” said Senator Patrick Leahy, D-Vermont, chairman of the US Senate Appropriations Committee. Leahy provided $ 250,000 …
Read More »Italian-Americans seek to refocus annual New Haven Heritage Parade away from Christopher Columbus
Italian-Americans in the greater New Haven area have found new ways to celebrate their legacy after the Columbus Day Parade was canceled this year due to the pandemic. The goal of replacing the annual parade is to focus more on the legacy of Italian-American immigrants than on the controversial Italian …
Read More »The village that abandoned drug trafficking for tourism
LLANOS DE TEPOXTEPEC, MEXICO – Throughout Alejandro Solano González’s childhood, the fields of this mountain village woke up three times a year with red and pink poppies. Each flower hid a fleshy pod of glue that the farmers drained, packaged, and sold. This filth was opium gum, the basis of …
Read More »For Hispanic Heritage Month, explore this CT community’s impact on the state
The 2020 census results confirmed what had already been happening for many years: In Connecticut, Hispanic and Latino population growth is the most striking of any group in the state. As Hispanic Heritage Month draws to a close this week, an analysis of responses people who identified as Hispanic or …
Read More »Newport’s James Leach among 9 to be inducted into RI Heritage Hall of Fame
The Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame Board of Directors today announced the selection of James Leach of Newport and eight other prominent Rhode Islanders to become Fellows of the Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame. According to Board Chairman and 1995 inductee Dr. Patrick T. Conley – the Hall …
Read More »Nine to be inducted into the Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame | Where is
The Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame recently announced nine inductees for 2021. The Hall of Fame is made up of illustrious Rhode Islanders, Roger Williams and leading sachems from the Narragansett and Wampanoag tribes to those of today. The Hall was established in 1965 to honor “every person who …
Read More »Tourism in Traverse City is strong during the 2021 holiday season
TRAVERSE CITY, Michigan (AP) – Tourists passed through Traverse City at a steady pace during the 2021 holiday season. But the hospitality industry still faced a bumpy road as the COVID-19 pandemic lingered . âTowards the end of the summer, we were starting to see occupancy figures similar to 2019, …
Read More »Hispanic and Latin American Heritage: President Ángel Cabrera on Representation, Mentorship, Leadership
In this National Hispanic Heritage Month, President Ãngel Cabrera looks back on his time as a student at Georgia Tech College of Science – and talks about recruiting and supporting more Hispanic students and faculty and Latin Americans in STEM. President of Georgia Tech ngel Cabrera is not only the …
Read More »In Just Three Months, Lenox Tourism Dollars Equal To Over $ 1.2 Million In Tax Revenue | Business
LENOX – Tourism, the mainstay of the city’s economy, continues a supercharged expansion that began at the end of last winter, despite the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Follow the money Here is the tax revenue for âhead-to-bedâ accommodation for the period May to July over the past three …
Read More »Green’s Rockets host Philippine Heritage Night when visiting Clarkson’s Jazz
NBA Fil-American players Jalen Green of the Houston Rockets and Jordan Clarkson of the Utah Jazz. MANILA, Philippines â The Houston Rockets will host a Philippine Heritage Night when they visit the Utah Jazz on October 28, marking the first time in NBA history that two Filipino-born players have met …
Read More »KPD Task Force Agent Uses Background To Help Solve Investigations
Kissimmee Police Department task force officer and K-9 manager Georgie Torres says his family moved from Puerto Rico to Connecticut and then to Kissimmee for better opportunities when he was young. © Provided by WESH Orlando George torres While he was immersed in Puerto Rican culture growing up, his work …
Read More »Hispanic Heritage Month celebrated with a series of contemporary cinema
Wesleyan celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with the annual Contemporary Cinema of Hispanic Wold film series. On October 21, the series will feature the Spanish film Rosa’s wedding, directed by Iciar Bollaín, 2020. Rosa, about to turn 45, realizes that she has always lived for others, so she decides to leave …
Read More »Heritage Capital sells 2.5 M s / f industrial portfolio
Cushman & Wakefield arranged the sale of the Interstate industrial portfolio, which consists of 15 buildings covering 2.57 million square feet in Harrisburg, PA; Columbus, Ohio; Albany, New York; Syracuse, New York; and Rochester, NY. David Bernhaut, Kyle Schmidt, Ryan Larkin and Seth Zuidema of Cushman & Wakefield represented the …
Read More »Indian-American lawmaker inscribes Hindu heritage month in congressional archives
Illinois Democratic Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi submitted a statement to the House of Representatives on September 30, 2021, recognizing October as Hindu Heritage Month. The statement is now part of the US Congressional Record, the official daily record of congressional proceedings. (His statement can be found in Congressional Record Vol. 167, …
Read More »New London’s New Black Heritage Trail celebrates a vibrant history that is rarely taught
The black community of New London has a long history in the small town of Connecticut, but it is one that is little known and celebrated. Now New London has unveiled a Black Heritage Trail which the city hopes will highlight stories of strength, resilience and accomplishment. Located on a …
Read More »Chief of Police on Leave + Black Heritage Trail: New London News
Welcome back, New London. Here’s all the local news, events, and community messages you need for Friday, October 8. First of all, the weather forecast for the day: Fog in the morning; partly sunny. High: 71 Low: 55. Here are today’s best stories in New London: New London Police Chief …
Read More »Cancun airport in Mexico passes pre-pandemic tourism brand – NBC New York
Mexico hit some kind of milestone in September when the airport at the country’s largest resort, Cancun, surpassed pre-pandemic passenger levels. The Airports of the Southeast group, which operates the terminal at the Caribbean coast resort, said on Wednesday it welcomed 1.66 million passengers to Cancun in September, 4.4% more …
Read More »Heritage Battery Recycling merges with Retriev Technologies
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a set of laws on Oct.5 to educate consumers and hold the industry accountable for recycling. Additionally, Newsom has signed bills designed to protect Californians and the environment from harmful chemicals. Among the measures signed is SB 343, introduced by Sen. Ben Allen of Santa …
Read More »Cancun airport in Mexico passes pre-pandemic tourism milestone
MEXICO CITY (AP) – Mexico hit some kind of milestone in September when the airport at the country’s largest resort, Cancun, surpassed pre-pandemic passenger levels. The Airports of the Southeast group, which operates the terminal at the Caribbean coast resort, said on Wednesday it welcomed 1.66 million passengers to Cancun …
Read More »“A long time to come”; New London gears up to unveil Black Heritage Trail – NBC Connecticut
The City of New London unveils a Black Heritage Trail, highlighting centuries of the city’s black history. âIt’s a long time to come, first and foremost,â said City Council Curtis Goodwin, who worked on a volunteer committee for the project. “It’s a walk through our past and a chance for …
Read More »Cancun airport in Mexico passes pre-pandemic tourism brand – NBC Connecticut
Mexico hit a milestone in September when the airport at the country’s largest resort, Cancun, surpassed pre-pandemic passenger levels. The Airports of the Southeast group, which operates the terminal at the Caribbean coast resort, said on Wednesday it welcomed 1.66 million passengers to Cancun in September, 4.4% more than in …
Read More »Hispanic heritage gets a meme treatment: ‘Mordida, Mordida’
“His neck was starting to hurt from being in that position for a while,” he said. Not all of the memes were created for Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 to October 15. The radio caller who mistook “Rhythm of the Night” for Reeboks or Nikes has already …
Read More »A Bridgeport man from Colombia uses his roots in agriculture to bring nature to the community
October 05, 2021, 02:35Updated on October 05, 2021 Through: News 12 Staff A Bridgeport man uses his farming roots to share his love of nature with the community. Diego Celis, originally from Colombia, has been in Bridgeport for 20 years. He says his Seaside Village neighborhood was like a gateway …
Read More »Jonathan Bolanos, Finding a Home in Richmond
Bolanos cherishes its culture and its family away from home through the food, whether it is prepared on its own or found at a nearby restaurant. However, in Richmond, Virginia, nearly 1,000 miles north of his hometown, Colombian spices and foods aren’t as easy to find. âIt’s not as common …
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