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Five Star Toys spotlights movement and music in infant toy sourcing
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Guangdong Five Star Toys Co., Ltd. is framing movement and music as core buying criteria in its Infant & Baby Series, centered on the 35597 Wobbly Whale.
Blended business trips boost demand for work-friendly stays in Nashville
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More business travelers are mixing work and leisure, and a new report says that trend is reshaping demand for hotels that can support both productivity and downtime.
Children’s Music Fund adds music therapy researcher Joy Allen to board
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Children’s Music Fund has named Joy Allen, PhD, MT-BC, to its Board of Directors as the nonprofit begins a yearlong run-up to its 25th anniversary in 2027. The move brings a leading music-and-health researcher onto the board as CMF looks to expand…
All We Need Is Love project supports suicide prevention month
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A global music collaboration launched for National Suicide Prevention Month to raise awareness, honor people affected by suicide and support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
Formoe single 'Always' builds global radio traction ahead of 2027 album
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Norwegian artist and composer Marius Formoe is pushing his single “Always” to a wider international audience after documented airplay in about 35 countries and multiple radio listings.
Dominant Animals Returns to Teatro LATEA With Comedy and Music for Hispanic Heritage Month
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Dominant Animals will return to Teatro LATEA in New York for three performances from Oct. 2-4, 2026, pairing the Puerto Rican family drama with opening sets from comedians and DJ G-BO the Pro. The limited run aims to expand the production’s…
LuxNashRide expands Nashville limo coverage to 28 Middle Tennessee locations
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LuxNashRide says it has expanded its Nashville limo service network to 28 locations across Middle Tennessee and added dedicated neighborhood coverage in five parts of Nashville.
i-Aurora taps Alipay+ to expand NAMANE PAY for global K-POP spending
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i-Aurora said it is joining Alipay+ as a mobile payment partner, with NAMANE PAY set to go live at the end of September to help K-POP fans pay across overseas merchants.
ZAMA set for Hï Ibiza performance with Francis Mercier as new music nears
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Haitian-American artist ZAMA will perform with Francis Mercier at Hï Ibiza on Sept. 21, 2026, in a high-profile showcase of their collaboration “U&I.” The appearance comes as ZAMA prepares to release new music and expands her reach across global…
Hisound carAudio targets global growth in ATV soundbar supply
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Hisound carAudio is positioning its 15-year OEM/ODM factory as part of a broader China-led push in off-road audio, as demand rises for ATV and UTV soundbars across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and other regions.
World Cares Center brings 9/11 traveling mural to Manhattan and beyond
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World Cares Center is hosting a traveling Hope, Love, & Courage mural project in New York City on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, giving visitors a free chance to add their own art and reflect on disaster recovery.
Feinstein and Dr. Siler set Kennedy Space Center premiere for Music Forms Memories
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Michael Feinstein and CommHIT CEO Dr. Kendra Siler will unveil Music Forms Memories at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center on Dec. 10–11 during CommHIT26. The event pairs a health-and-technology symposium with a world premiere concert, and adds Liza…
USA Pickleball Nationals return to San Diego Oct. 31-Nov. 8
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The 2026 Oceanview USA Pickleball National Championships are coming back to Barnes Tennis Center in San Diego with free general admission, pro finals, amateur brackets and community events.
FCCA conference spotlights Caribbean and Latin American destinations as cruise demand rises
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Cruise executives, ports and tourism leaders met in San Juan, Puerto Rico, to discuss how Caribbean and Latin American destinations can capture more value as global cruise demand grows.
Darlene Koldenhoven’s A Grand Memoir racks up global music awards
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Darlene Koldenhoven’s solo piano project A Grand Memoir has won multiple honors across classical crossover, easy listening and spoken word categories, including five wins at the 2026 Indie Music Channel Awards.
Arab America Foundation launches Arab America Ensemble for classical Arab music
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The Arab America Foundation has created the Arab America Ensemble, a new touring musical initiative focused on preserving and performing classical Arab music.
Jennifer Jolley launches 2026-27 season with premieres, residencies and research
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Composer and Lehman College music chair Jennifer Jolley is starting the 2026-27 academic year with new commissions, a recent world premiere, and a slate of residencies and festival appearances in the U.S. and Europe.
Tarzana International Film Festival sets 2026 lineup with Gale Anne Hurd honor
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The Tarzana International Film Festival returns Oct. 2-4, 2026, in Sherman Oaks and Tarzana with premieres, special programming and an awards gala honoring producer Gale Anne Hurd. The fifth-year festival is also using its platform to connect…
Adam wa Mishmish launches first U.S. live music tour
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The Arabic-language children’s brand is bringing its characters, music and storytelling to six U.S. cities starting Sept. 19, 2026, as it expands beyond digital audiences.
Romeo + Juliet Film in Concert sets global tour dates
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GEA Live, Disney Concerts and Baz Luhrmann have set the global tour for William Shakespeare’s Romeo + Juliet Film in Concert, starting Jan. 9 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, after a Sept. 29 world premiere at the Sydney Opera House.
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