Jun. 26—STICKNEY, S.D. — It’s time for small-town summer festivities. As summer gets in full swing, rural South Dakota comes alive with vibrant festivals. Many communities face challenges of maintaining their populations, but through these lively celebrations they aim to attract visitors and potential new residents. This weekend is a prime example of two small […]
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Among the thousands of people gathered around a stage or a tent at Bonnaroo, you’ll also spot special pieces of art carried by some Bonnaroovians as a way to spot friends in the crowd. Totems are as synonymous with festival culture as the music itself, and they get more and more […]
As we head into a new week, let’s take a look at the news from this past week. Were you born between 1981 and 1996? If so, according to most sources, that makes you a millennial. And if you’re one who grew up in SouthCoast, you can’t relate to glory day accounts of things like old […]
DOOR COUNTY – The middle of June sees festival season kick into high gear in Door County, with thousands of people coming to the Peninsula for these four popular annual gatherings over the next three Saturdays to celebrate a blazing start to summer, Scandinavian-style, beer and wine, and pride. Here’s a quick look at them. […]
Susan J. Demas As Pride events are gearing up across Michigan, officials in Ottawa County aren’t entirely sure what to expect, but they’re doing their best to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. “The goal here is to create a welcoming, fun, celebratory space for everyone,” said Kate Leighton-Colburn, executive director of the Holland-based Out on the […]
May 30—It’s not unusual for long-running balloon festivals to crash, deflated by shortages of volunteers and cash. The Dansville Festival of Balloons in Livingston County, New York, for instance, grounded its 41-year-old event in 2023 because of a “continued decline of volunteer staffing” and a difficult financial situation. Like the Great Falls Balloon Festival in […]
Concerts, movies, cultural events and firefighter competitions are among the activities planned in downtown Cuyahoga Falls this summer. “We are proud to welcome residents and visitors back to downtown Cuyahoga Falls for another wonderful season of family-friendly fun,” said Mayor Don Walters. Falls Fire Showdown The season will kick off on Friday, June 7, with […]
Over Memorial Day weekend, Lane County residents can check out a plethora of events either to honor those who have served in the U.S. military or to enjoy the long weekend with family. Memorial Day, which honors the people who died while serving in the U.S. military, is observed on the last Monday of May, […]
The Empress 2816 steam locomotive will come to town this weekend when the Canadian Pacific Kansas City Final Spike Steam Tour stops at Union Station. Visitors not only will be able to view the historic locomotive up close, they also can learn more about the locomotive and the history of CPKC — including the role […]
Last summer was the hottest summer of record and Miamians are bracing for another season of staggering heat. Miami-Dade County has appointed the world’s first chief heat officer and tasked her with executing solutions, like growing more trees. A Herald investigation found that lower-income areas and communities of color bear the brunt of the complications […]
When Erin Brains began planning Lansing’s first Olive Burger Festival, there were things she knew it needed. “I think that having the focus on the food and making it accessible to get it,” the founder of the popular Lansing Foodies Facebook group said. “If it’s a burger festival, I’d like to see a lot of […]
The southern German state of Bavaria has said it will ban the smoking of cannabis at public festivals, inside beer gardens and even at the world’s most popular beer festival, Oktoberfest. Local authorities in Bavaria will also be allowed to prohibit cannabis consumption in public areas such as outdoor swimming pools and leisure parks such […]