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David Arkenstone’s ‘Dreams Carried on Fire’ lands HIMA nomination
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David Arkenstone’s orchestral work Symphonina No. 1, “Dreams Carried on Fire,” has been nominated for a Hollywood Independent Music Award in Contemporary Classical.
Folio.YVR’s Summer issue spotlights philanthropy, luxury and Vancouver creators
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Folio.YVR Luxury Lifestyle Magazine released its Summer 2026 CELEBRATE issue on Aug. 6, led by a feature on newly promoted VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation adviser Luigi Ronchi.
Consumer Choice Award names 2026 Southern Alberta winners
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Consumer Choice Award has announced its 2026 Southern Alberta recipients, recognizing a long list of local businesses across services, health care, trades, retail and professional services.
A Magical Cirque Christmas returns for 2026 tour in more than 30 U.S. cities
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ICON Live is bringing A Magical Cirque Christmas back for a 2026 national tour with stops in more than 30 U.S. cities, including Austin, Charlotte, Portland and dozens more.
CeCe Winans releases new devotional on faith across generations
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CeCe Winans has released Faith For Generations, a 240-page devotional from K-LOVE Books that aims to help readers deepen daily spiritual habits and strengthen family and intergenerational faith.
HEAL & RISE 2026 expands into tri-country mental health convening
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Beyond The Call 24 7 will hold HEAL & RISE 2026 on Sept. 24 at TD Bank’s One Vanderbilt location in New York City, with simultaneous gatherings in Scarborough, Canada, and Trinidad and Tobago.
Eric Paslay and Love and Theft to headline Nashville Dance Fest in September
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Nashville Dance Fest returns to Music City Sept. 4-6 with live concerts, more than 70 dance workshops and the Honky Tonk World Championships.
Toronto founder’s podcast spotlights overlooked builders
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Sonia Couto launched Tenacity with Sonia C to feature founders and operators she felt were missing from tech conference stages.
SHOWAbility says accessibility campaign expanded opportunities for artists with disabilities
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Atlanta nonprofit SHOWAbility says its yearlong accessibility campaign has helped artists with disabilities reach major stages, build new partnerships and push disability inclusion in the performing arts.
Tourism event market seen reaching $2.5 trillion by 2032
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The global tourism event market is projected to grow from $1.6 trillion in 2022 to $2.5 trillion by 2032, driven by more corporate, sports, entertainment and cultural events and wider use of mobile ticketing.
Global K-pop event market seen doubling by 2035
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Market Research Future projects the global K-pop event market will rise from $8.36 billion in 2025 to $17.44 billion by 2035, driven by fan engagement, digital participation and hybrid event formats.
LiveKill lands direct support slot on The Metal Saint Tour 2026
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South Florida heavy metal band LiveKill will join Armored Saint and Metal Church as direct support on The Metal Saint Tour 2026, a 16-date North American run in November.
Catch The Young set for London and Toronto festival debuts
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Korean alternative pop-rock band Catch The Young will perform at the London Hallyu Festival in July and the Toronto Korean Festival in August, marking the group’s first shows in Western countries since its debut.
ART SPOT brings Under $100 Art Show to Saskatoon
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ART SPOT will stage the Under $100 Art Show in Saskatoon for the first time Aug. 6-9 at the CN Curling Club, featuring nearly 70 local and emerging artists.
African Diaspora International Film Festival returns to Washington for 19th edition
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The African Diaspora International Film Festival will hold its 19th Washington, D.C. edition Aug. 14-16 at George Washington University, with films from Africa, the Caribbean, Europe and North America focused on human rights, democracy, identity…
CeCe Winans releases new devotional on faith across generations
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CeCe Winans has released Faith For Generations, a 240-page devotional from K-LOVE Books that aims to help readers deepen daily prayer, worship and spiritual connection.
Taste of the Caribbean Festival adds official quarterfinal watch party in Montreal
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Taste of the Caribbean Festival will host an official quarterfinal soccer viewing from July 9-12 at Montreal’s Old Port, combining live match screenings with Caribbean food, music and cultural programming.
Nobel-Artist names 2026 final round winners
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The Nobel-Artist International Music Competition released its 2026 final round results, recognizing 47 finalists from 27 countries across performance and composition categories.
ADIFF returns to Washington for 19th film festival
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The African Diaspora International Film Festival is bringing award-winning films from Africa, the Caribbean, Europe and North America to George Washington University in Washington, D.C., from Aug. 14-16. The lineup centers on human rights,…
AI Inspo launches 100-plus World Cup video templates for fans
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AI Inspo launched more than 100 World Cup-inspired AI video templates as the 2026 tournament begins in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
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