Arts and culture

0 Arts & Entertainment On Wednesday, April 7, at 7 p.m., the commission will host a virtual grant workshop. Press Release Desk , News Partner Posted Reply Press release from the City of Renton: March 4, 2021 March 4, 2021 City of Renton Contacts Jessie Kotarski , Senior Economic Development Specialist, 425-430-6581 Preeti Shridhar , Deputy Public Affairs Administrator, 425-430-6569 pdf copy Deadline is rolling. Applications are reviewed as received. RENTON, WA – Renton Municipal Arts Commission is accepting grant applications to fund 2021 arts and culture projects in Renton. Funding is available for art, cultural and heritage projects that serve residents and visitors in Renton. The program also encourages innovative projects that showcase Renton's cultural diversity, increase our understanding of ourselves as individuals and a society, and inspire new forms of … [Read more...] about 2021 Arts Grants Available In Renton

0 Arts & Entertainment The Taste of Douglasville festival has drawn more than 12,000 attendees in past years, making it one of the biggest events in the county. Jim Massara , Patch Staff Posted Reply DOUGLASVILLE, GA — Taste of Douglasville, the city's biggest annual festival, returns to downtown Saturday for a 29th year, starting at 11 a.m. and running until 5 p.m. This year's Taste of Douglasville will also mark the first full festival since 2020, just as the pandemic was gaining momentum. The festival combines food, vendors, performances and children's entertainment to showcase the best of Douglasville. Admission is free, with food tastes ranging from $1 to $4. The event helps the Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County fund arts activities for youth and gallery exhibits at the Roberts-Mozley House. According to The Douglas County Sentinel , more than 130 vendors will be set up, along with more … [Read more...] about Taste Of Douglasville Returns Saturday To Downtown

0 Arts & Entertainment The event on Friday and Saturday will feature performances, food, an art show, a fashion show and activities for the kids. Dan Shalin , Patch Staff Posted Reply RENTON, WA —Renton will be hosting the sixth annual Renton Multicultural Festival this weekend, which will include over two dozen performances, food, an art show, a fashion show and activities for the kids. The free event will take place on Friday and Saturday. At 6 p.m. Friday, the Renton Civic Theatre, 507 S 3rd St., will host the first night of performances. Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone will be on hand to welcome guests and performers. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. On Saturday, performances will take place indoors at the Renton Pavilion Event Center, 233 Burnett Ave S., and outdoors at the adjacent Piazza Park. Performances will begin on the indoor Pavilion Dance Stage at 11:10 a.m. Saturday, and on the outdoor Piazza Park Music Stage … [Read more...] about Sixth Annual Renton Multicultural Festival Takes Place This Weekend

0 Arts & Entertainment Coronavirus prevented the city from hosting a live event for the fifth consecutive year. Press Release Desk , News Partner Posted Reply Press release from the City of Renton: November 5, 2020 "Unity in Hope" multicultural festival debuts on Nov. 7 and 8 This Saturday and Sunday at 4 p.m. will be the premiere of parts one and two of "Unity in Hope," the video version of the city's annual Renton Multicultural Festival. The videos will be available on both Channel 21 in Renton and on the city's YouTube channel . COVID-19 prevented the city from hosting a live event for the fifth consecutive year. But through the Mayor's Inclusion Task Force and many community members' combined efforts, we have created two-hour videos highlighting Renton's diverse culture. There are almost 30 performers, some familiar acts and some new performers. They encompass music, dance and spoken word. … [Read more...] about City Of Renton Schedules Unity In Hope Festival

0 Business The Nashville landscape is significantly dominated by small businesses with 60% of total businesses having less than 25 employees. Press Release Desk , News Partner Posted Reply Press release from the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce: May 19, 2022 The Nashville landscape is significantly dominated by small businesses with 60% of total businesses having less than 25 employees. After celebrating National Small Business Week (May 2-5) with the U.S. Small Business Administration, we are continuing to recognize the resiliency and tenacity of America's entrepreneurs who are doing their part to power our nation's historic economic comeback. With over 75% of Chamber membership being small businesses, we are recognizing our small business members each week in May in Nashville's leading industries, including music & entertainment, technology, professional services, and hospitality & tourism. This week, we … [Read more...] about Nashville Area Chamber Of Commerce: Celebrating Small Business Month – Hospitality And Tourism

close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for May 22 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! Google presented a doodle Sunday to honor one of India's most famous wrestlers — Gama Pehlwan. The mustachioed Pehlwan, also known as the "The Great Gama," is seen holding a mace over his right shoulder in the doodle created by guest artist Vrinda Zaveri to honor the 144th anniversary of Pehlwan's birth. It was made to celebrate Pehlwan's "accomplishments in the ring but also the impact and representation he brought to Indian culture," the company stated. The legend of Pehlwan is still talked about to this day. He went undefeated in more than 5,000 bouts in his five-decade wrestling career . Standing at 5-feet, 7 inches tall and weighing around 250 pounds, Pehlwan was the definition of a strongman. TIBETANS IN INDIA DEMONSTRATE AGAINST … [Read more...] about Google celebrates Indian wrestling legend Gama Pehlwan with doodle