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Diwali at Times Square, now in its ninth year, stands as the world’s largest Diwali celebration outside of India, illuminating New York’s most iconic landmark with a powerful message of love, peace, harmony, and togetherness. Since its debut in 2013, this extraordinary event has grown in scope and influence, aiming to showcase the cultural richness of Diwali by inviting people from all walks of life to experience the beauty and unity inherent in this festival of lights.

This year’s celebration emphasizes a central tenet of Diwali: dispelling inner darkness with the light of knowledge. Featuring performances from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds, including Indian, Indo-Caribbean, African, and Mexican communities, the event reflects the inclusivity that defines New York City itself. Artists and performers will take the stage to share their unique traditions, blending various forms of music, dance, and storytelling in a captivating display of cultural fusion.

"The Outwin 2025: American Portraiture Today" Exhibition To Open May 3, 2025, Followed by a Tour to Other U.S. Cities.

Every three years since 2006, the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery presents “The Outwin: American Portraiture Today,” dedicated to praising modern portraiture artists from all over the United States and beyond. The highly anticipated artist list and prizewinners from the seventh triennial Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition have been unveiled after a thorough juried selection to be showcased at the “The Outwin 2025: American Portraiture Today” exhibition.

The seven-person jury nominated 35 portraits by 36 artists, drawn from an impressive pool of over 3,300 entries that capture the breadth of the nation's creative expression. Artists from 14 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico bring forth a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives, emphasizing the gallery’s commitment to exploring contemporary American identity through portraiture.

SOURCE Gary Bernstein Studio

Renowned contemporary artist Robert Mars and acclaimed photographer Gary Bernstein have joined forces for an exciting new project, unveiling four limited-edition artworks celebrating Hollywood’s most iconic stars. Both artists, with their rich backgrounds in pop culture and visual storytelling, bring a unique perspective to this collaboration, fusing Bernstein’s intimate photography with Mars’ signature mixed-media techniques. Each piece draws upon timeless imagery of classic Hollywood legends, offering a fresh and dynamic interpretation that is both nostalgic and modern.

The designer-framed 42" x 42" artworks will be released in limited editions of just 10 each, featuring reimagined portrayals of Elizabeth Taylor, Paul Newman, Farrah Fawcett, and Joan Collins. These pieces combine Gary Bernstein’s iconic original photographs with Robert Mars’ distinctive mixed-media graphic artistry, creating a fresh and captivating interpretation of these Hollywood legends. As an additional investment benefit to each purchaser, the artists will provide an NFT of the selected art piece as part of the sale.

Source: Seattle Good

Northwest Sewn initiative hosted by Seattle Good is celebrating what’s grown and sewn at Northwest Food and Fiber with the joint body of the region's local apparel businesses and food producers and makers!

The event will take place on October 12th at Prairie Underground and is promising a vibrant evening featuring a sustainable fashion show, a silent auction, and delicious bites curated by Chef Sabrina Tinsley of Osteria la Spiga from Siembra, Masakan, Theary Cambodian Foods, The Pickled Chef, and Umami Kushi, and more.

Punk rock band Tarah Who? is back with their latest album, The Last Chase, released through Pavement Entertainment on September 20th, 2024. Produced by renowned musician Alain Johannes and frontwoman Tarah Carpenter, this album delivers the raw energy and unapologetic intensity the band is known for while pushing the boundaries of their sound. Known for Tarah’s gritty vocals and the band’s fierce guitar riffs, The Last Chase explores themes of perseverance, rebellion, and self-discovery, encapsulating the spirit of punk rock with a modern edge.

Working alongside Johannes, a founding member of the alternative rock group Eleven and whose production credits include Queens of the Stone Age, Chris Cornell, No Doubt,  and Them Crooked Vultures, The Last Chase channels both the urgency of classic punk and the experimental flair of alternative rock. Carpenter’s powerful performance, backed by relentless rhythms and hard-hitting melodies, makes this release a defining moment for the band, cementing their place in the punk rock scene while drawing in a broader audience.