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Zam’s opens first U.S. restaurant in Pensacola with July events
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Zam’s is marking the grand opening of its first U.S. restaurant in Pensacola with a ribbon cutting July 23, followed by a community rally and a block party featuring DJ Vintage Culture.
Hal Pollock launches Patrice Rouge art line after chance 2018 call
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Cleveland entrepreneur Hal Pollock turned a 2018 phone call into a new art venture with French painter Patrice Rouge.
Jamie Tratnik unveils anthem for U.S. 250th anniversary
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Songwriter Jamie Tratnik has released a new anthem created for the United States’ 250th anniversary, with licensing pitched for ceremonies, broadcasts and commemorative events.
Mind Over Data powers Springsteen museum exhibits
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Tennessee software firm Mind Over Data built five interactive displays for the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music at Monmouth University in New Jersey.
Al Jardine extends U.S. tour with The Pet Sounds Band
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Al Jardine is taking The Pet Sounds Band back on the road in the U.S. this July, with dates starting July 16 in Pennsauken, New Jersey and continuing into 2027. The Beach Boys co-founder will perform classic hits, Pet Sounds material and songs…
Earth Angel Worldwide expands music and education mission across major U.S. cities
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Atlanta nonprofit Earth Angel Worldwide says it is growing programs that blend music, education, mentorship and environmental stewardship across Metro Atlanta, Chicago, Miami, New York and Los Angeles.
STRYPER sets Nashville album premiere event for Throne of Thorns
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STRYPER will host a limited-capacity fan experience in Nashville on Aug. 26, giving 70 attendees an early full-album listening of Throne of Thorns one month before its Sept. 25 release.
Rose Hall, son Aiden spotlight family legacy at Asian American Day launch
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The 16th Asian American Day Festival opened its public countdown with a State House press conference in Boston on July 29, 2026, featuring organizers, elected officials and cultural performances.
Mvstermind and Hannah Parrott release U.S. Against the World Anthem for HBO Max soccer docuseries
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Mvstermind and Hannah Parrott have released “U.S. Against The World,” the title track for HBO Max’s five-part U.S. Men’s National Team documentary, as the song lands during World Cup attention.
Woody Guthrie documentary set for U.S. premiere in San Francisco
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Dust Bowls and Jewish Souls: Another Side of Woody Guthrie will make its U.S. premiere at the San Francisco Jewish Film Festival on July 18 and July 28. The documentary explores the folk icon’s Jewish influences, including his relationship with…
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.
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.
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.
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.
Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame names Class of 2027
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The Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2027 on July 22 in Denver, honoring 11 inductees plus founder M.L. Hanson during Colorado’s 150th anniversary of statehood.
Lumen and Forge maps West Virginia Capitol for America250 celebration
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Lumen and Forge completed a four-night projection mapping show on the West Virginia State Capitol in Charleston for the state’s official America250 celebration.
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.
Connie GoWright’s The Heart of Success hits Amazon bestseller lists
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Connie GoWright’s chapter in The Heart of Success helped the co-authored book reach Amazon bestseller status after its July 16 launch, with top rankings across business and leadership categories.
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