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George Mason launches interactive U.S. immigration timeline
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The Institute for Immigration Research at George Mason University has released a free interactive timeline that maps 250 years of immigration data, policy, history and immigrant stories.
Jeff Hanson launches Musicology music school in Winter Garden
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Veteran music executive Jeff Hanson is opening Musicology in Winter Garden, Florida, on Sept. 1 as a contemporary music school and after-school program built around lessons, performance and real industry exposure.
Casablanca the Gawd sets debut album release for Aug. 20
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Buffalo MC Casablanca the Gawd will release his debut album, You’re Now About to Witness…, on Aug. 20, 2026 via Compass 120 Entertainment.
Parcel From America Irish musical set for New York premiere
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Parcel From America: The Irish Musical will make its New York premiere this fall at Theatre Row, with previews starting Oct. 28 and opening night set for Nov. 4. The production brings a rural Irish story of emigration, kindness and Christmas to a…
Joe Bonamassa sets 2027 U.S. spring tour with dates from Milwaukee to Florida
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Joe Bonamassa has announced a Spring 2027 U.S. tour that opens Feb. 12 in Milwaukee and runs through March 13 in St. Augustine, Florida.
Parachute Naturalz marks U.S. independence milestone with Hudson River yacht event
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Parachute Naturalz Organic Virgin Coconut Oil hosted an exclusive yacht experience on the Hudson River on July 7, 2026, tying its brand message of purity and conscious living to America’s 250th year of independence.
RockStar Reality Retreat lines up Bruce Kulick on new anthem
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RockStar Reality Retreat, AMERICAN TEA and SWAGGERMOUTH will release “We Took A Stand” on Oct. 7, 2026, featuring Bruce Kulick and Jason Ebs. The Las Vegas project ties the single to its recording-retreat model and a new veterans-focused…
Studio Mao backs Atlanta USA 250 cultural event with Russian and U.S. guests
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Studio Mao says it will support a July 6 cultural program at The Millennium Gate Museum in Atlanta tied to the United States’ 250th anniversary.
U.S. book light market seen reaching $288.1 million by 2031
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The U.S. book light market is projected to grow at an 8.9% annual rate through 2031, driven by more reading, more e-commerce shopping and a wider range of product options.
Vishal & Sheykhar launch 13-city U.S. summer tour
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Vishal & Sheykhar will bring their live Bollywood hit show, The Superhit Tour, to 13 U.S. markets in July and August 2026 after a sold-out 2025 run. The tour leans on more than 25 years of songs, a full band and large-scale production as South…
Global Couture U.S. stages first runway show at the Library of Congress
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Global Couture U.S. produced the first runway show ever held at the U.S. Library of Congress, tying the July 1 event to the nation’s 250th anniversary commemoration.
ZEROBASEONE’s Ascend- gets U.S. physical release
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ZEROBASEONE’s sixth mini album Ascend- is now available at major U.S. retailers, marking the group’s third straight U.S. physical album release after two Billboard 200 charting titles.
kiOra to make U.S. festival debut at 88rising’s Head in the Clouds LA
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Japanese girl group kiOra will perform at 88rising’s Head in the Clouds Music & Arts Festival in Pasadena on Aug. 8, marking its U.S. festival debut ahead of the group’s official launch later this summer.
Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical sets 22-city U.S. tour after Toronto premiere
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Paquin Exhibition & Theatrical is taking The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical on a 22-city U.S. tour beginning Nov. 20 in Tampa after a sold-out world premiere in Toronto in December 2025. The holiday-themed parody will play through the…
Sargent Tucker sets August 31 release for new soul and R&B album
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Sargent Tucker, known as ST, will release You’re The One For Me on Aug. 31, 2026 as a physical CD and vinyl album.
Jiangsu University marks 10 years of U.S.-China youth exchange with Utah dance troupe
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Jiangsu University hosted the Utah Youth Dance Troupe for its fifth visit since 2017, closing a nine-day 2026 exchange that moved through six Chinese cities and ended in Salt Lake City on June 17. The program shows how a university-led cultural…
Alpine earmuffs ranked No. 1 by U.S. pediatricians
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Alpine Hearing Protection says its Muffy Baby Comfort and Muffy Kids earmuffs were ranked No. 1 by 304 U.S. pediatricians for protection, quality, safety, comfort and design.
Kentucky Symphony opens 35th season with 3 Kentucky Tenors
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The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra will launch its 35th anniversary season Oct. 3 in Highland Heights, Kentucky, with a concert featuring three Kentucky tenors singing opera, Neapolitan songs, Broadway and film selections.
Lisa Coppola releases new album Showing Up As Myself
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Lisa Coppola’s five-song album Showing Up As Myself is out now from Any Other Name Records and has been nominated for Best Americana Album by the World Entertainment Awards.
Prosper says U.S. consumers are still spending, but under more pressure
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Prosper Insights & Analytics says June 2026 data show consumer confidence and spending plans improved from May, even as grocery and gas costs pushed households toward more practical, value-focused behavior.
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