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PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation announces the addition of journalists Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson to its Spring Author Events Series schedule. Tapper and Thompson will be at Parkway Central Library on May 29 to discuss their book Original Sin: President Biden’s Decline, Its Cover Up And His Disastrous Choice To Run Again. Tapper and Thompson join a line-up that already boasts Dr. Anthony Fauci, in conversation with WHYY’s Dave Davies, Senator Ron Wyd...

WATERLOO, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Opening April 4th, 2025 - Get ready to laugh until it hurts! Yuk Yuk’s, Canada’s premier stand-up comedy club, is making waves in Uptown Waterloo with an exciting lineup of top-tier comedians, unforgettable performances, and an electric atmosphere that comedy lovers won’t want to miss. Located in the heart of Uptown Waterloo inside Room 47, Yuk Yuk’s Uptown Waterloo is bringing the best in live stand-up comedy to the region. With a mix of seasoned professiona...

TORONTO & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sir Elton John, one of the most iconic and influential musicians of all time, has been named the Laureate of the 15th Glenn Gould Prize, The Glenn Gould Foundation announced today. After public nominations, the distinction of The Glenn Gould Prize Laureate is awarded by a diverse, international jury of distinguished artists and cultural leaders from music, literature, politics, law, literature, media, visual arts, film, dance and human rights to an individual...

ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Grand Chess Tour (GCT), a leading global circuit of international chess tournaments featuring the world’s best players, announced today the players selected as wild cards for the first three international legs of the tour. Superbet Rapid & Blitz Poland: April 24-May 1, 2025 in Warsaw, Poland Superbet Rapid & Blitz Poland, sponsored by the Superbet Foundation, will kick off the GCT as 10 players battle for $175,000 in prizes. The event will feature five full-t...

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Recording artist A.R. Rahman is bringing his new 16-date concert experience, The Wonderment Tour, to audiences across North America beginning July 18...

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Venu Holding Corporation ("VENU" or "The Company") (NYSE American: VENU), a developer, owner, and operator of upscale live music venues and premium hospitality destinations, announced today that it intends to release its 2024 annual results for its 2024 fiscal year and will host a conference call at 4:30 p.m., Eastern Time, on Monday, March 31st, 2025, to discuss The Company's 2024 year-end financial results and business progress. Conference Call Detail...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global Citizen NOW, the summit driving action to end extreme poverty, returns to New York City for its fourth year, on Wednesday, April 30. Leaders in government, policy, advocacy, the private sector, media, entertainment, and philanthropy will convene to drive action to end extreme poverty. Co-chairs of this year's Global Citizen NOW summit include: Pedro Sánchez, President of the Government of Spain; Ralph Gonsalves, Prime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadine...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dignitaries and executives from the hotel and tourism industry, Broadway and the public safety sector, will attend the annual “Red Carpet Hospitality Gala” on Monday, April 7, 2025, hosted by the Hotel Association of New York City Foundation (HANYC Foundation). The event will feature a performance by “BOOP! The Musical.” The fundraiser will be held at JW Marriott Essex House in Manhattan. Proceeds support the HANYC Foundation’s charitable goals. The gala is co-chaired...

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The independent game Consume Me, developed by Jenny Jiao Hsia, AP Thomson, Jie En Lee, Violet W-P and Ken "coda" Snyder has won the Seumas McNally Grand Prize for Best Independent Game at tonight’s 27th annual Independent Games Festival (IGF) Awards. As part of the 2025 Game Developers Conference (GDC), the IGF Awards is the longest-running festival, summit and showcase honoring the most innovative and excellent independent games of the past year. Consume Me is a...

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--For nearly four decades, Portland’s Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, presented by Toyota and benefiting the Portland Guadalajara Sister-City Association (PGSCA), has been a cornerstone celebration of Mexican culture, community, and tradition. This four-day festival brings together authentic food, live music, traditional dance, and artisan markets at Tom McCall Waterfront Park from May 2-5, 2025. This year, the event holds even deeper significance, highlighting the importan...