Balancing water supply and demand across western USA by Jane Berg and Rachel Sender | Bay Area Environmental Research Institute Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 16, 2024 At the end of 2022, 65 percent of the Western United States was in severe drought, the result of a two decades long mega drought in the Colorado…
Amex cardholders spend up to three times more annually compared to other networks, providing an opportunity to local merchants who offer distinctive, high-quality goods and services with exceptional value. In terms of reach, Amex is available in 30 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. The partnership with Payfast by Network will enable tens of thousands of merchants to access the Amex customer base.“As inbound travel to Africa increases, Amex is expanding our presence in the region. We want to reassure our cardholders that their payments will be accepted wherever they are, and this is particularly critical for corporate travellers. By accepting Amex payments, local merchants will be able to tap into a new market and grow their consumer base,” says Privesan Naidoo, executive: Trading Products at Amex. Across the globe, Amex card users tend to be higher spending, thanks to the brand’s appeal, strong security measures, excellent service, and rewards and lifestyle benefits. Amex SafeKey offers participating customers an extra layer of security. Choose the right digital payment solution for your business Digital payment solutions, such as Payfast by Network, are critical to the success of e-commerce ventures. Even the most desirable brand must be able to process customer payments quickly and efficiently for a frictionless experience. Payfast offers both payment aggregator and payment gateway solutions to facilitate electronic transactions from customers to both start-up and established businesses. Payment solutions can be tailored to business size and maturity. Payment aggregator: Ideal for small to medium-sized businesses and start-ups A payment aggregator simplifies the online payment process for merchants by providing a single integration point to accept payments online. Merchants benefit from a plug-and-play solution and don’t need to have a merchant account with a bank. They can easily sign up with an aggregator, which has its own bank account and can streamline payments by bringing multiple merchants together. This solution is ideal for small to medium-sized businesses and start-ups. Payment gateway solution: Ideal for large enterprises and businesses Businesses who use a payment gateway solution like the gateway solution offered by Payfast by Network (formally Paygate), are required to have their own merchant bank account, making this solution more appropriate for large enterprises and businesses such as those in the tourism, hospitality, property management and gaming industries that have high transaction volumes. The benefit is greater customisation, allowing them to control the checkout process, user experience and branding. Both types support multiple payment methods and offer additional features for even greater convenience, including payment requests and pay now buttons. Payfast by Network can advise on the best solution for your business. This article was sponsored by Network International.*Amex is operated under licence in SA by Nedbank.
Get ready to meet the newest member of the food science family: an artificial tongue that’s making waves (or should we say, moves?) in the world of soft food processing! Developed by researchers at the National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment, this nifty gadget mimics real tongue movements, offering a groundbreaking way to understand how we enjoy our favorite soft treats.The artificial mouth features a silicone tongue designed to replicate the natural elasticity, wettability, and roughness of a human tongue. Powered by three inflatable and deflatable cavities that dance to the rhythm of compressed air, it can perform a variety of movements just like the real thing. With data gathered from Fujita Health University, researchers programmed the tongue to simulate the contractions and motions observed in living subjects, making it a game changer in food research.In a tasty test run, the artificial mouth took on some soft food classics: a creamy dessert, a chocolate mousse, and a chocolate fondant. The results were impressive! The food boluses it created were strikingly similar to those chewed up by healthy volunteers, matching up in firmness, adhesive properties, and viscosity. This means that the artificial mouth can accurately recreate the dynamics of oral processing, giving scientists valuable insights into how we interact with food.But why does all this matter? With the global population on the rise and an increasing number of individuals facing age-related challenges like sarcopenia (muscle loss) or difficulties with salivation and swallowing, there’s a pressing need for food products that cater to these specific dietary requirements. Current in vitro models often fall short, lacking the anatomical accuracy needed for effective product development. That’s where this artificial tongue comes in — offering a more precise and adaptable tool for researchers looking to create innovative food options.And the fun doesn’t stop there! The team is already looking ahead to future designs that will incorporate chewing, making this artificial mouth even more versatile. Imagine a world where our food can be designed and tested with the help of a “tongue” that truly knows its stuff! With this incredible invention, the future of food science looks not just smart but also deliciously exciting!The findings of this research have been published in Scientific Reports and can be accessed here.
The plans – known as the STEM Connect programme – were initially unveiled last November, although financial details of the expansion were released only on 16 October.Further plans related to new buildings for social science teaching, known as Social Sciences Connect, will be unveiled later this year as building work expected to last a decade starts on the STEM complex.
It is likely to be one of the biggest UK university building programmes announced recently, ahead of the £200 million being spent by the University of Oxford on its Life and Mind Building – the university’s largest building project ever – while the University of Northampton’s £330 million Waterside campus was opened in 2018.
While the University of Cambridge confirmed last year that it will spend about £680 million on estates over the next four years, university infrastructure spending is thought to be significantly down on previous years, with some £8.8 billion spent by higher education institutions in the five years up to 2018, according to figures collated by the Architects Journal.
Stuart Croft, Warwick’s vice-chancellor, said the investment “reaffirms our commitment to making a better world together through our research, education and innovation”.
“The Connect Programme demonstrates how we are fostering curiosity and creativity and creating a lasting impact for years to come. We will equip our students, researchers and partners to tackle the urgent global challenges of today and tomorrow,” he said.
On the financing of the project, he added: “We have carefully managed our finances and have strategically planned our investments to ensure long-term growth and stability in delivering world-leading education and research. Our governing body has rigorously reviewed our plans for the Connect Programme, and we are poised for steady growth.
“As part of this commitment to grow, we have pointed the way ahead by diversifying the way in which we run the university. This diversification – from online businesses to commercial ventures such as Warwick Conferences and the Science Park, generates income, creates jobs for our students and the wider community, and drives economic growth,” added Professor Croft.
“It is important we invest in our campus, through the Connect Programme, to enable further collaboration and interdisciplinary teaching and research opportunities that benefit our students, staff and wider society.”
Mark Williams, academic director for the STEM Connect Programme, said: “Through the STEM Connect Programme, we will firmly maintain the University of Warwick’s position as a global powerhouse for STEM, that will pave the way for groundbreaking research and education.
“The programme will also provide access to state-of-the-art facilities that will deliver both innovation and societal impact.”
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A SINGLE mother and her two children are living in a Travelodge in Bristol after they “lost everything” to a fire which sparked from a toaster and ravaged their home.Dionne Barnes, 52, had lived in her two-bedroom flat in Croydon House, Easton, for seven years when the toaster began to produce sparks and “bang” at around 3pm on September 28 after her 16-year-old son Toure attempted to use it.5Dionne Barnes, a freelance security guard who is living at a Travelodge in Bristol with her two children, after they “lost everything” to a fire that sparked from a toaster and ravaged their homeCredit: PA5The tragic aftermath of Dionne’s flat following the fireCredit: PA5Dionne is now begging strangers for help following the incidentCredit: PA5Dionne said she received a panicked call from her son to say “the flat is burning down”, prompting the mother to rush to the scene from the Trinity Centre, a community hub in the areaCredit: PA5She said they moved around to three different hotels in the area for a handful of nights before they were placed in a Travelodge in Emersons Green at no cost to the familyCredit: PAThe freelance security worker said she received a call from her son to say “the flat is burning down”, prompting her to rush home where she said she could “smell smoke” and “feel the heat” of the blaze from outside her front door.Thankfully, no-one was injured and the fire was contained to their home on the 10th floor of a 16-storey tower block – but it was too late to retrieve any of their personal belongings as the “flames were too high” and Dionne said the family have “lost everything” to the blaze.Dionne, her son, and her 10-year-old daughter Mihema-Re – who was with another relative at the time of the fire, have since been living in a Travelodge in Emersons Green and it is thought they will be staying put for at least the next month while they wait for temporary accommodation to become available via Bristol City Council.A family friend has set up a GoFundMe page to help support them, which has raised nearly £4,000 and left Dionne feeling “overwhelmed” at the generosity of others.read more on homes“I feel emotional, I feel very displaced and out of sorts,” Dionne told PA Real Life.“I’m not me, I’m usually quite jolly and the life and soul of the party, but I feel melancholy.”On September 28, Dionne said her son Toure was making some toast at around 3pm that afternoon.“The way he described it to me was that he went to make some toast but as soon as he turned it on, the toaster started to spark,” Dionne said.“He switched it off straight away and left the room before he said he later heard a bang.“He said he came out of his bedroom to go into the kitchen and as he got to the door, he saw flames and ran.”Huge explosion & towering inferno 200ft high erupts from Russian oil terminal after massive Ukrainian missile strikeDionne said she received a panicked call from her son to say “the flat is burning down”, prompting the mother to rush to the scene from the Trinity Centre, a community hub in the area.“I had a phone call and my son said ‘the flat is burning down’,” Dionne said.“Luckily, my cousin was there at the same time but he was just down at the shop so he got there a couple of seconds before me.“I got there and I could smell smoke and feel the heat.“My cousin said I couldn’t go in as the flames were too high.”Avon Fire and Rescue Service was called to the scene, with Dionne saying they “came quite soon” and were “really, really good”.Thankfully, no-one was injured and Dionne said the fire was contained to their flat on the 10th floor of a 16-storey tower block.“My initial reaction was relief – I thought ‘oh my god, my son is okay’ and then I was like ‘oh my god, everything’s gone’,” Dionne said.“It was just the fear, even though I know I’ve lost everything, but to what degree had I lost everything.Apply for emergency housing from your councilTo get emergency temporary accommodation in the UK, you can contact your local council’s homeless team during working hours to ask if you need emergency housing. You can enter your postcode on Advicenow to find your council’s emergency housing information.The council will provide emergency housing if they believe you are homeless and meet certain criteria, such as being in priority need or vulnerable, or meeting immigration conditions. The type of accommodation offered will depend on your household size and any special requirements. In some cases, the only accommodation available may be outside of your borough or even outside of London.“We have managed to save photographs and documents but everything has gone practically.”She added: “My kitchen door actually wasn’t a fire door.“I’m hoping to find out why there wasn’t one on my kitchen.”Dionne said the family were helped by a “fantastic” representative from Bristol City Council who was able to support them in sourcing emergency accommodation.She said they moved around to three different hotels in the area for a handful of nights before they were placed in a Travelodge in Emersons Green at no cost to the family.“I’m a very homely person – it’s only me and my children who live in Bristol, most of our family are not here – so for our chosen family, I’m kind of like the base,” she said.I’m not used to needing help, I’m the one who is supposed to give help so now I’m the one needing it, it’s really weirdDionne Barnes52“It just doesn’t feel right to be in such limbo.“I’m not used to needing help, I’m the one who is supposed to give help so now I’m the one needing it, it’s really weird.”Returning back to their former home has been emotional, Dionne said, and her daughter is unable to go into the property.“It’s awful and I just burst into tears, it’s devastating to see,” she said.“I’ve been back almost every day since the fire just to collect bits and pieces but I find it difficult to be in there – I just find it oppressing and a very sad place to be.“My daughter was crying her eyes out and she’s scared to go in.“I think my son is a bit traumatised, he’s trying to pretend he’s okay, but it’s affected him quite a lot especially as he is the one who was there.”Dionne has been informed the family will be residing at the hotel until at least November 14, but she is waiting for more information on the next steps.“The situation with temporary accommodation is dire, there is nothing really available at the moment,” she said.Dionne also said the location is proving tricky in terms of getting her children to and from school – where it is now taking an hour for the family to complete a journey that used to take 12 minutes.“We’ve managed to get new school uniforms but it’s difficult to get them washed,” Dionne added.I feel absolutely overwhelmed and I can’t believe the generosity of peopleDionne Barnes52“Friends have offered me their kitchen so I can cook, and fortunately I’m a good cook so I can feed other people at the same time, but it’s hard.”A GoFundMe page has been set up by a friend of the family to help support them through the coming months, raising nearly £4,000 as of October 15.“I feel absolutely overwhelmed and I can’t believe the generosity of people,” Dionne said.“It just means that when we finally get somewhere, I can organise my children’s rooms and my children’s lives without having to worry.”A spokesperson for Avon Fire and Rescue Service said: “We were called at 3:14pm on September 28 to reports of a fire in a high-rise residential building on Croydon Street in Easton, Bristol.“Crews from Temple Fire Station were first on the scene and found a fire in the kitchen of a flat.“Four firefighters wearing breathing apparatus entered the flat and extinguished the fire.“Thankfully no one was injured during the fire.“The cause of the fire is thought to be accidental.”Read more on the Scottish SunPA Real Life has contacted Bristol City Council for comment.To find out more, visit the fundraiser for the family at: gofundme.com/f/help-for-dionne-and.
A NEW holiday romance inspired by Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce is premiering this Christmas. The pop sensation’s relationship with the Kansas City Chiefs football player caused a stir around the world, so it’s not that surprising that Lifetime is now releasing a Christmas based on their relationship. 7A holiday romance inspired by Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce is premiering this ChristmasCredit: Getty7It follows a pop star who falls in love with a professional football playerCredit: Youtube / Lifetime7They begin dating after publicly announces he has a crush on herCredit: Lifetime7The upcoming movie promises romance and lots of light-hearted Christmas funCredit: Youtube / LifetimeLifetime confirmed their full holiday movie slate yesterday (Tuesday 15) and released first look images from the upcoming flick, along with an exciting teaser clip. Aptly titled Christmas in the Spotlight, the sweet holiday rom-com stars Jessica Lord, Laith Wallschleger, Jeannie Mai and Haley Kalil.Though the film may not be officially inspired by Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, the story similarity is uncanny. It follows pop star named Bowyn (Jessica) who hasn’t found Mr. Right, until she meets a professional football player (Laith) backstage at one of her shows. After Drew publicly declares he has a crush on Bowyn, they begin dating.READ MORE ON CHRISTMAS MOVIESSounds familiar, right?Taylor and Travis famously began dating after he attended the Eras Tour in July 2023 and made his feelings for the popstar known. The official synopsis for the real-life-inspired movie teases: “With each passing day they spend together, their feelings grow stronger… but can it last in the limelight, especially when they both have such hectic schedules? “With people questioning if their feelings for each other are real or just for show, the pressure mounts from the press, paparazzi, their fans and even their family.”In the first image, Jessica and Laith’s characters can be seen attending a formal holiday event together.There are also other pictures which showcase the fun tone of the film with one a shot of Laith’s character celebrating at a party and another of him dressed up as Santa Claus. Bowyn seems to enjoy this dress-up as she raises her glass to toast him. ‘Is that an engagement ring?’ eagle-eyed fans cry as Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce cuddle up at MLB playoff game Clips from the promo video which tease these scenes also complement the movie’s fun festive tone. Christmas in the Spotlight is set to premiere on November 23 on Lifetime at 8pm. Its U.K. release date has yet to be confirmed. Along with Christmas in the Spotlight, Lifetime has announced the debut of 11 other holiday films across the festive period with the likes of Jennifer Love Hewitt, Tia Mowry, Maria Menounos, BeBe Winans, Deborah Joy Winans, Vivica A. Fox, Jackée Harry, Romeo Miller, Sarah Drew, Teri Hatcher, Sasha Pieterse, Mitchell Slaggert, Brian Hallisay, RonReaco Lee, among their star-studded casts.7In one scene Laith’s character enjoys time at a partyCredit: Youtube / Lifetime7Before dressing up as Santa Claus to impress the pop starCredit: Youtube / Lifetime7The movie is inspired by Travis and Taylor’s real-life romanceCredit: Getty
Pope.L/Photo: Peyton FulfordGet Chicago & Midwest culture news sent to your inbox every weekday morning. Subscribe to Newcity Today here.ART“Campaign: A Celebration of Pope.L” In NovemberThe Division of the Humanities at the University of Chicago will present “Campaign: A Celebration of Pope.L” on November 10-11. “An artist and teacher for over a decade in the city of Chicago, Pope.L touched countless lives in big and small ways with his insight, generosity, kindness and creative vision. The two-day commemoration, free and open to the public, will take place at the Logan Center for the Arts and Midway Studios at The University of Chicago.” More details and RSVP here.Nelson-Atkins Museum Looks To Private Money To Expand“One of Kansas City’s crown jewels will see a renovation and expansion in the coming years,” reports KCTV Kansas City. “The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art announced that it has begun a $160-$170 million project to ‘reconfigure and renovate existing spaces to position the museum to serve its growing and increasingly diverse audience and future generations.’ The museum stated the project will be funded entirely by private donations… The project will see 61,000 square feet of new space while renovating nearly 74,000 square feet of existing space.” More on Nelson-Atkins here.DESIGNChicago-Based Perkins&Will Designs Museum of Shakespeare“Archaeological remains of Shakespeare’s sixteenth-century Curtain Playhouse have been uncovered and integrated into the Museum of Shakespeare in Shoreditch, east London, by Perkins&Will,” writes Dezeen. “Designed to ‘reveal and celebrate the historically significant remains’ of the theater, which were uncovered during the early stages of construction on the site, the museum was designed by architecture studio Perkins&Will for developer Cain International.”Hotel For The Homeless In Lincoln SquareA bold experiment at Lincoln Square’s Diplomat motel “represents a pioneering approach to housing the unhoused,” reports Chicago magazine. “The city announced, in 2023, that it was going to buy the motel. That it was going to turn the Diplomat into a transitional housing facility called the Haven on Lincoln… In addition to having private space, every resident will have access to onsite services for medical, mental health, and addiction support.”How Working Bikes Salvages Chicago’s Broken Bicycles“Working Bikes has donated more than 150,000 bicycles to people in Central American and African countries,” reports the Sun-Times. “The Chicago nonprofit is celebrating twenty-five years of volunteer work as its founders ponder the future.”DINING & DRINKINGAlinea Group’s First CEO Comes From Tech“The Alinea Group, the team behind three-Michelin-starred restaurant Alinea, has named its first CEO, Jason Weingarten, a tech entrepreneur relatively new to the industry,” reports Crain’s. It’s “the first big leadership change for the group since it launched in 2005.” Co-founder and executive chef Grant Achatz remains with the group, who told Crain’s, “We’re not looking to expand for the sake of expansion, but rather to ensure that any growth aligns with the values that have always defined The Alinea Group.”Weingarten’s ideas include “spinning off one of the Next Restaurant’s dozens of proven menus into its own restaurant. And The Aviary, one of the group’s bar ventures, has been floated as a possibility to bring to different locations, even out of state.” Weingarten “is not a novice. He launched [a] meal-kit company… in 2022 and recently opened South Loop restaurant Oliver’s, which is led by chef Alex Carnovale.”Concessions At United Center Tries Local TastesAt United Center, “the upcoming season’s dining and beverage options offer variety. Think of the Chicago classics: dogs and Italian beef. But also more innovative items such as tuna nachos, espresso martinis and jalapeno margaritas,” reports the Sun-Times.Adorn Dinner For James Beard FoundationAdorn Bar & Restaurant executive chef Richie Farina will host a four-course dinner on Thursday, November 14, featuring James Beard Finalist Maya-Camille Broussard, “Top Chef” alum Joe Sasto and Casey Doody of GT Prime Steakhouse with a collaborative four-course tasting menu. Each course will be prepared by a different chef, “culminating in a final dish that showcases their combined culinary artistry.” The evening begins with a standing reception at 6pm, with a seated dinner at 7pm. Tickets ($95) benefit the James Beard Foundation to support their efforts toward a sustainable and inclusive food industry here.Alder Halts Fulton Market’s Bear Naked Social Club Until Name Is ChangedBear Naked Social Club, a Fulton Market restaurant, is on hold as the local alderman Walter Burnett Jr. has asked the owner to change the name, reports Block Club. Burnett says that his “constituents thought that name was too provocative… especially considering its proximity to the West Loop library next door. Before greenlighting the restaurant’s pending liquor and public place of amusement licenses, the veteran alderman asked the owner to change the name.”Some Restaurants Resist The Price Slash Trend“Portillo’s, Potbelly and Red Robin are among the chains avoiding drastic price cuts across their menus,” reports the Wall Street Journal. “Sandwich chain Potbelly in July added in most of its locations a $7.99 meal deal bundling a small sandwich, chips and a drink, for example, but diners won’t find sandwiches at around half-price as at Subway.”Massive Recall Of Tainted Meat, Chicken Expands To Kroger, Trader Joe’s, Target, Others“Nearly ten million pounds of beef and chicken that has been recalled over possible listeria contamination can be found in frozen dinners and fresh salads from Walmart, Target, Trader Joe’s and big grocery chains including Kroger and Publix, according to U.S. regulators,” reports the New York Post. “The 326-page list is the most comprehensive to date by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In addition to the branding and packaging, the list indicates which supermarkets sold the potentially tainted chicken and beef.”FILM & TELEVISIONGovernor Recognizes Chicago International’s Sixtieth TodayGovernor Pritzker has proclaimed today, October 16, as “Chicago International Film Festival Day,” in honor of the opening night of this year’s Festival, the sixtieth edition of the longest-running competitive film festival in North America. The event runs October 16-27 at venues throughout the city, including Newcity, the Music Box, the Film Center, the Logan Center for the Arts, the Chicago History Museum, the Hamilton Park Cultural Center and the National Museum of Mexican Art. More CIFF here.Locally Made “Christmas On The Ranch” Debuts On Hulu November 1Throughline Films’ second holiday movie, “Christmas on the Ranch,” premieres as a Hulu exclusive on November 1. It’s the local production company’s second Hulu premiere after “Reporting for Christmas” debuted last year as a top-ten new release. “Christmas on the Ranch” follows a talkshow relationship expert “with her own romantic hang-ups who gets stranded at a ranch before Christmas, and the charming rancher who reminds her that love is always worth the risk.” The movie was filmed on location in Chicago and the Northwest suburbs, with most of the shoot taking place at Country Ridge Stables in Mundelein, Zia West in Hawthorn Woods, and WGN Radio in downtown Chicago. Additional photography took place in Long Grove, Arlington Heights, Vernon Hills and Oak Park. Trailer here.MUSICPitchfork Alumni Launch Music Mag In TikTok Moment“After the popular publication was folded into GQ, a group of Pitchfork alumni is striking out on its own. One of the first orders of business: doing away with album scores,” reports the New York Times (gift link). “Former Pitchfork journalists are getting the band back together to start a new online music publication, Hearing Things. The site, which launched on Tuesday, aims to capture the original independent spirit of Pitchfork while tuning out the stan armies that worship huge artists.” Site here.New Board President For Chicago ChoraleDaniel Comeaux introduces himself as the new board president of the Chicago Chorale: “I moved to Chicago in 2010 and joined the Chorale shortly thereafter. In the decade since, the Chorale has provided not only a musical home for me, but also served as the foundation of a community of committed choral singers and audience members. Like many of my fellow Chorale members, singing is not my ‘day job’—when I’m not singing, I work as a transportation planner and policy analyst. But no matter where we spend our working hours, Chorale members are passionate about the music we make together. Just as importantly, we love to share that music with the larger Chicago choral community.”Live Nation Also Takes Over Oz Music Biz“Live Nation is the world’s largest live entertainment company, behind some of the biggest concerts globally,” reports ABC News Australia. “The company has been raking in record revenue—in 2023, it earned nearly $23 billion, and its chief executive is among the highest paid in America. After dominating the United States, Live Nation is now increasing its power in Australia, where small venues and music festivals are fighting for survival.” An “investigation has found Live Nation has expanded its reach to every part of the Australian music industry and its practices are angering some of the country’s most talented musicians… Industry insiders and artists [are] coming forward in a last-ditch effort to protect Australia’s unique live music culture.”STAGENew Producing Director Structure At Lifeline TheatreLifeline Theatre’s will launch a “Producing Director” structure with the start of its MainStage season. A producing director team of artistic ensemble members Heather Currie, Elise Kauzlaric, Anthony Kayer and Chris Vizurraga “will provide creative and production oversight for the theatre and its four upcoming productions. In an effort to streamline expenses, the producing directors will be fulfilling duties currently performed by the artistic director, the production manager and marketing and communications director, effective November 1.”Says board chair Neil Sondgeroth, “To protect the financial health of our company, the Lifeline Board has made the decision to shift to a more ensemble-driven, volunteer leadership structure—bringing some roles in-house—that regrettably results in the elimination of three full-time salaries. Unfortunately, our recent S.O.S. campaign did not hit its target, and this plan will help ensure the production of the current season and provide time and space for determining what a ‘new’ Lifeline will look like.” More Lifeline here.Deeply Rooted Appoints Dance Education DirectorDeeply Rooted Dance Theater has appointed Kelli David-Low as Dance Education Director, to help with the return of training programs and community-based program offerings. A Chicago native, she was program manager of the Mayfair Arts Center 2022-2024 and spent years performing, touring, and teaching with Joel Hall Dancers, Ascension/The Kirby Reed Project, Dallas Black Dance Theater, Instruments of Movement, and Disney’s “The Lion King.” More Deeply Rooted here.Tickets Go On Sale For Kelli O’Hara At Steppenwolf In 2025Fresh off her run in Broadway’s “Days of Wine and Roses,” Steppenwolf and Mark Cortale announce Tony Award winner Kelli O’Hara with Music Director Dan Lipton, performing a program of American Songbook classics and modern Broadway favorites. O’Hara will play three performances only April 18-19, 2025 in Steppenwolf’s Downstairs Theater. Single tickets ($89-$139) go on sale Thursday here.ARTS & CULTURE & ETC.Harlem Globetrotters Started In Chicago, Not New York“Abe Saperstein, a Jewish immigrant to Chicago from London, created the Harlem Globetrotters and had a major impact on basketball and baseball,” unearths WBEZ. Mark Jacob, former Chicago Tribune and Chicago Sun-Times editor and author of “Globetrotter: How Abe Saperstein Shook Up The World Of Sports,” talks about the history.Walgreens To Close At Least 1,200 Stores Across Three Years“Walgreens will close 500 stores next year, toward the end of the year, and reach a total of 1,200 store closings in the next three years,” reports Yahoo Finance. “The store closures, or ‘footprint optimization’ strategy, is focused on… ‘re-orienting’ the company as a retail pharmacy.” CNN: “By 2027, about one in seven Walgreens currently open will close its doors.”Social Equity Owners Lag Among Illinois’ Eighty-Two Newest Cannabis Outlets“Eighty-two new cannabis stores opened in Illinois in the past fiscal year, marking ‘explosive growth’ in sales outlets for an industry that surpassed $2 billion in sales,” reports the Tribune. “State regulators boasted in the 2024 annual report that ‘social equity’ marijuana business owners, those who come from poor areas or who were most [affected] by the war on drugs, now own nearly half of the 220 dispensaries statewide. But social equity owners say they remain largely on the fringe of the industry, because the state favors previously existing big businesses. A state disparity report showed social equity businesses collected only twelve percent of statewide revenues in the past year.”Congress Underfunds Tribal Colleges By A Quarter-Billion Dollars Each Year“Decades ago, Congress made a commitment to fund a higher education system for Indigenous communities. But a $250 million annual shortfall has led to crimped budgets and crumbling buildings, even as enrollment rises,” reports ProPublica.Send culture news and tips to [email protected]
BOWMAN – Bernice Johnson, an award-winning author and Bowman native, showcased her nine books on Main Street in Bowman.
Bernice Johnson, an award-winning author and Bowman native, showcased her nine books on Main Street in Bowman.
Johnson received the Literary Titan Silver Book Award in August 2023 for her work “Keep on Keeping On ~ Your G.R.O.W.T.H Will Bear Fruit to Feed Others.” She has since co-authored seven additional books and as well a 30-day journal titled “Beautifully Broken.”
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The event highlighted Johnson’s journey as an author and provided an interactive experience for attendees, including getting to know her games and book signings. “I am thrilled to bring my work back to my hometown,” said Johnson. “This exhibition is not just about my books but also about starting with home first to share and connect with my hometown community because home is where the heart is. It all started here in this little town. I pray that others see my journey as a journey of strength, inspiration, unlimited possibilities and faith.”
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opacity: 0.7;
}
#pu-email-form-daily-email-article form {
padding: 10px 30px 5px 30px;
}
#pu-email-form-daily-email-article .disclaimer {
opacity: 0.5;
margin-bottom: 0;
line-height: 100%;
}
#pu-email-form-daily-email-article .disclaimer a {
color: #222;
text-decoration: underline;
}
#pu-email-form-daily-email-article .email-hammer {
border-bottom: 3px solid #222;
opacity: .5;
display: inline-block;
padding: 0 10px 5px 10px;
margin-bottom: -5px;
font-size: 16px;
}
@media (max-width: 991px) {
#pu-email-form-daily-email-article form {
padding: 10px 0 5px 0;
}
}
.grecaptcha-badge { visibility: hidden; }
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