In 2025, Lunar New Year’s day falls on 29 January, inaugurating the Year of the Snake. But did you know that the week prior to it is known as xiao nian, or “little new year”, during which traditional tasks to prepare for the new year are performed? In 2025, xiao nian begins in northern China … Read more
If the Telluride Bluegrass Festival has been on your bucket list, there’s still time to cross it off in 2025. Zach Tucker, vice president of the fest’s production company Planet Bluegrass, tells The Denver Post there are “a fair amount” of tickets still available for this year’s event at shop.bluegrass.com. That includes passes to two … Read more
On Monday, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu flagged off the maiden edition of the Lagos Shopping Festival, Africa’s largest 72-hour non-stop shopping experience, at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan, Lagos. The organisers say it promises extraordinary nonstop shopping and entertainment from 23 to 25 December. Gbenga Omotoso, the commissioner for Information and Strategy, said … Read more
A MUM of three has told how she was left paralysed after gig security twice crushed her head against a barrier as she watched her favourite rock band. Kim Alexander, 42, permanently lost the use of her left foot after stewards repeatedly dropped a reveller on her as they pulled punters to safety in a … Read more
The days are short, the nights are long, and snow is starting to pile up in the Rockies, which is a sure sign that winter is officially here. Time to break out your puffy coat and your ice scraper. You probably already have rad winter plans, like shredding the slopes with your Ikon or Epic … Read more
HOLLYWOOD star James McAvoy is staging a free hometown concert which will be filmed for his next film. The Speak No Evil actor, 45, is putting on the naughties-themed bash at the iconic Barrowland Ballroom in Glasgow will feature in scenes for his directorial debut California Schemin’. 3 James McAvoy will shoot the free show … Read more
KOTA KINABALU: Sabahan students studying in public and private higher learning institutions within the state will be given RM300 annually to defer travel costs. The Sabah Chief Minister said that the subsidy was to help students return to their hometowns for festive celebrations. “For example, students from Tawau or Sandakan studying in Kota Kinabalu can … Read more
When the temperatures drop, you might be inclined to curl up on the couch and hibernate until next spring. But that’s no fun. Instead, you should be out exploring Colorado’s vibrant culinary scene by attending these food- and drink-focused festivals around the state. Oct.10-12 Great American Beer Festival. This beloved Colorado festival and competition has … Read more
Fall marks a big change to the agricultural growing season, but before you give in to the gourds, celebrate Colorado’s rich soils that produce seemingly endless varieties of apples. Lucky for locals, several festivals do just that. Here are three fall events from the Front Range to the Western Slope where you can indulge in … Read more
Jane’s Addiction’s scheduled Toronto show on Wednesday is off, as one of the premier bands of alternative rock’s heyday cancelled the remaining dates on their tour after a stunning band punch-up at a Boston concert. The band first cancelled Sunday night’s show in Bridgeport, Conn., apologizing to fans, but as of early Monday morning had … Read more
