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Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tail-wagging time: Tiny the Fire Dog fires up the Thurston Classic crowd
Tiny the Fire Dog was no foe to the flame on Thursday as the 105,000-cubic foot Dalmatian stood at attention in the sky for the 35th Annual Thurston Classic Joyce Stevens Memorial Night Glow. The floppy-eared puppy was full of fire, rightfully so as he symbolizes fire service and public safety. Tiny was front and center of the nine balloons for the night glow at Allegheny College's Robertson Athletic Complex, and he had quite a few admirers. The Anderson family was in the sea of hundreds who lined the field. In its 35 years, the Thurston Classic has gained a loyal following. Traveling all the way from Pittsburgh, Erin Anderson recalled her time watching the event as a child. 'I grew up on Doughty (Avenue) and we used to watch and enjoy it,' she said, remembering how she could see the balloons float over her house as she relaxed in the pool. Now, adorned in her Meadville sweatshirt, she brought her own children to see it. 'They were really excited to come down and see it,' she said, noting that they haven't really been old enough to remember it until now. Eliza, 6, said she was looking forward to seeing all the balloons: '100 percent — I love them.' She was on the lookout for her favorite colors — pink, purple and yellow — and twirled around, blowing bubbles with her little brother before the big event. 'She was telling — before we left Pittsburgh — everyone about how she was going to see hot air balloons,' Erin said. 'She was bragging because people were like, 'Where are the hot air balloons?' 'You have to go to Meadville to see it,'' she would reply. Each balloon takes a small crew of around four or five members to help the pilot, who inflates the balloon with cold air, then blasts hot air to make the balloon stand up. The process takes about 15 minutes and is a craft for balloon pilots. Coming from all over the country, the Thurston Classic is a favorite for pilots from all over. One balloon was left standing after the rest though: Daydreamer. Standing with its black bottom bellowing into a rainbow top, the balloon is the late Roger Miller's. Miller died just three weeks before the Thurston Classic, and as 'a special sendoff,' his balloon was kept inflated for about five minutes longer than the others, Balloonmeister Alex Jonard II said. Although the wind gave some of the balloons trouble, it was no match for the Daydreamer, which glowed above them all. 'There's not a dry eye, and there's an empty box of Kleenex here,' Jonard said. 'We appreciate the family letting us have the balloon here for a special tribute.' The weekend continues with a total of 21 balloons, taking an evening flight scheduled today, followed by morning and evening sanctioned races on Saturday and another race on Sunday morning.
Eater
03-06-2025
- Business
- Eater
Major Austin Food Trucks Close This Month, And More Austin Restaurant Closings to Know
In a fast-paced place like Austin, restaurants come and go all the time. Know of an Austin area restaurant closure that's not on this list? Drop us a line at austin@ East Side King Following 15 years of service, the East Side King will close its South Lamar store on June 7; its food truck closed on May 31. In a post on Instagram, Paul Qui, East Side King's embattled chef-owner, noted, 'This isn't goodbye but see ya l8r sk8r.' The Austin American-Statesman reports that East Side King will continue to offer catering, and Qui will open Roselle Pizzeria in the location sometime in September. Much of the kitchen team will remain. Red Bud Ice House June 1 marked a big goodbye for this spot, which had only been open for a year. In an Instagram post, it promised cheap burgers and beer at a final blowout. Ben Edgerton, owner and operator, told the Austin Business Journal that the space had struggled to generate enough sales to stay open. With its large outdoor space and the approaching summer weather, they decided not to push through another season. MaieB Hospitality, which opened Red Bud and owned it until recently, pulled out as the business began to face financial challenges. The group also abruptly closed Little Ola's Biscuits in January. Allday Pizza It's not a goodbye, it's an upgrade. Allday Pizza has closed its food trailer to focus on its brick-and-mortar locations in Hyde Park and Tarrytown, it announced in an Instagram post. It sent thanks to the team at Daydreamer, where the trailer was parked for years. In return, Daydreamer commented with its love and thanks for all the delicious pizza that Allday provided during its tenure. Wee's Cozy Kitchen This Malaysian food spot will close its location inside Royal Blue Grocer on Congress as of June 13, owner Wee Fong Ehlers revealed on Instagram. Ehlers says she'll be taking a vacation and then beginning the hunt for her next restaurant location. Sign up for our newsletter.
Broadcast Pro
19-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Broadcast Pro
Turkish series ‘Mr. Wrong' reaches 100+ countries
The romcom is produced by Turkey's production company Gold Film. Global Agency's Turkish romantic comedy Mr. Wrong, starring Can Yaman and Özge Gürel, has secured sales in over 100 countries worldwide, including Spain, Italy, Brazil, the CIS, MENA, Africa and most of the Balkans. Produced by Gold Film, Turkey's production company known for series like Daydreamer, Iffet, Dil and Never Let Go, Mr. Wrong originally aired on FOX TV in 2020. The series follows the charismatic Ezgi on her journey to find love, often looking in all the wrong places. The show's global appeal has been fueled by the massive success of Daydreamer, another Gold Film production starring the same lead actors. İzzet Pinto, founder and CEO of Global Agency, said: 'Mr. Wrong has won the hearts of viewers around the world with its fun and relatable story. The show's talented writers, Aslı and Banu Zengin, have created the perfect mix of humor and romance. With its beautiful locations, stylish scenes, and the amazing chemistry between Özge Gürel and Can Yaman, this series is truly special. Mr. Wrong proves that a well-made romantic comedy can entertain people everywhere. The success of Mr. Wrong shows that Turkish romantic comedies are in high demand worldwide. Gold Film continues to lead the way with great storytelling, talented actors, and high-quality production. As Turkish series become more popular globally, this success will bring bigger investments, better production quality, and stronger partnerships with other countries.'
