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Winnipeg Free Press
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Winnipeg Free Press
Curling legend Jones' memoir coming this fall
One of Canada's most decorated and beloved curlers will tell her life's story in a memoir slated to be released this fall. Winnipeg-born, Ontario-based Jennifer Jones, who has won two world championships, an Olympic gold medal and many more accolades (and whose face adorns the wall of the St. Vital Curling Club), will release Rock Star: My Life On and Off the Ice, on Aug. 26 via HarperCollins. The book, co-written with curling writer Bob Weeks, chronicles juggling a law career with throwing rocks, the strains that emerged between teammates and the challenges of balancing her curling schedule and motherhood. Behind You Buy on ● ● ● B.C.-born, Winnipeg-based Art Miki has won the $10,000 Canada-Japan Literary Award for his book Gaman — Perseverance: Japanese Canadians' Journey to Justice, published by Talonbooks. Buy on Released in December 2023, in Gaman the former president of the National Association of Japanese Canadians details the path to reconciliation and resolution taken by Japanese-Canadians around and after the Second World War, when many were interned. The prize was awarded to Miki by the Canada Council for the Arts. ● ● ● Award-winning Ontario author Catherine Hernandez has been named the fall 2025 Jake MacDonald writer-in-residence by the University of Winnipeg. Hernandez is of Filipino, Spanish, Chinese and Indian descent and the author of four novels for adults, including 2017's Scarboorugh, a Canada Reads finalist, as well as Crosshairs and The Story of Us. Her latest, Behind You, was published in 2024 by HarperCollins. Buy on Hernandez will be available for manuscript consultations and to answer questions from Sept. 8-Dec. 8. She'll also be participating in a number of other activities while serving in the position, including readings, lectures, Q&As, masterclasses and more. For more information, see ● ● ● I Hope This Finds You Well Last week it was noted in this space that Winnipeg Cree author Rosanna Deerchild had received two honorary doctorates in a month. This week it was announced she has won the Indigenous Voices Award for poetry published in English — and the accompanying $5,000 prize. Deerchild won the prize for her collection She Falls Again, published by Coach House Press. Buy on In the published prose category, Kanien'kehá:ka author Wayne K. Spear and Dene politician and advocate Georges Erasmus won for Hòt'a! Enough!: Georges Erasmus's Fifty-Year Battle for Indigenous Rights, published by Dundurn Press. Buy on Every Second Friday The latest on food and drink in Winnipeg and beyond from arts writers Ben Sigurdson and Eva Wasney. ● ● ● Natalie Sue has won the 2025 Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour for her novel I Hope This Finds You Well, published by HarperCollins. Buy on The Calgary-based author edged out former Winnipegger Greg Kearney's An Evening With Birdy O'Day (published by Arsenal Pulp Press) and Patricia Parsons' We Came From Away (published by Moonlight Press) for the top award, which comes with a $25,000 prize. Each of the runners up receive $5,000. books@ Ben SigurdsonLiterary editor, drinks writer Ben Sigurdson is the Free Press's literary editor and drinks writer. He graduated with a master of arts degree in English from the University of Manitoba in 2005, the same year he began writing Uncorked, the weekly Free Press drinks column. He joined the Free Press full time in 2013 as a copy editor before being appointed literary editor in 2014. Read more about Ben. In addition to providing opinions and analysis on wine and drinks, Ben oversees a team of freelance book reviewers and produces content for the arts and life section, all of which is reviewed by the Free Press's editing team before being posted online or published in print. It's part of the Free Press's tradition, since 1872, of producing reliable independent journalism. Read more about Free Press's history and mandate, and learn how our newsroom operates. Our newsroom depends on a growing audience of readers to power our journalism. If you are not a paid reader, please consider becoming a subscriber. Our newsroom depends on its audience of readers to power our journalism. Thank you for your support.
Business Wire
17 hours ago
- Business
- Business Wire
A $25K Down Payment Assistance Grant from FHLB Dallas and First National Bank Texas Helps Dental Assistant Achieve Homeownership
EL PASO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A dental assistant is now a proud first-time homeowner, thanks in part to a $25,000 grant that helped cover her down payment and closing costs. Guadalupe Hernandez received the Homebuyer Equity Leverage Partnership (HELP) grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas), through its member First National Bank Texas (FNBT). 'Buying a house was my first goal when I made the move to El Paso,' said Ms. Hernandez, who moved from Presidio to put down roots in El Paso, Texas. 'The HELP grant made it possible to buy a good home in a market where everything was either too expensive or too old to be a good long-term investment.' She credits her bank, FNBT, with making a key difference in the homebuying process. 'They were always a step ahead in the process and understood the specifics of my case, helping me qualify for a larger loan,' said Ms. Hernandez. FNBT, an FHLB Dallas member institution, provided Ms. Hernandez with her mortgage and facilitated the HELP grant toward her down payment and closing costs. HELP assists income-qualified, first-time homebuyers with down payment assistance and closing costs. Up to $25,000 per homebuyer is available in Texas and New Mexico and up to $20,000 per homebuyer is available in Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi. FHLB Dallas allocated $17 million for HELP this year, up from $15.5 million in 2024. The final round of funding for 2025, $4.25 million, opens on August 1. 'We're proud to play a part in supporting individuals like Ms. Hernandez on their homeownership journey,' said Greg Hettrick, senior vice president and director of Community Investment at FHLB Dallas. 'Through this down payment assistance grant, we hope to ease the financial burden and make homeownership more affordable for individuals and families across our communities.' About First National Bank Texas First National Bank Texas (FNBT) and First Convenience Bank (FCB), a division of FNBT, remain dedicated to providing customers with quality financial products and services. FNBT was originally founded in 1901 in the Central Texas town of Killeen, only 19 years after the city was established. From humble beginnings, FNBT has grown to over $4 billion in assets and operates in over 340 locations in Texas, Arizona, Arkansas and New Mexico. About the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas is one of 11 district banks in the FHLBank System created by Congress in 1932. FHLB Dallas, with total assets of $109.9 billion as of March 31, 2025, is a member-owned cooperative that supports housing and community development by providing competitively priced loans and other credit products to approximately 800 members and associated institutions in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico and Texas. For more information, visit
Axios
2 days ago
- Business
- Axios
Electronic music hub to open near Pearl
Hey Hey Social is bringing a new tune to the Pearl area as Broadway News' newest tenant. Why it matters: The new concept focuses on community, electronic music and providing a much-needed air-conditioned reprieve for customers of Broadway News' popular food and drink trucks, like Mira Matcha, Mila Coffee and Fratello's. The big picture: Edgar Hernandez, a longtime DJ and co-owner of La Casa Frida, is spearheading the project. The goal is to create an indoor hub for the community that's already thriving at the food truck park, he tells Axios. "The space is empty. Why not remodel it, open it up for the community . . . where they can sit inside and have AC," Hernandez says. The mid-century space anchoring the property previously housed retail shops including Richter Goods and Chic'tique. Hernandez expects it to open by the end of the summer. The vibe: By day, Hey Hey Social will feature soft beats for coworking and laid-back hangouts. At night, it will transform into a lounge-like social spot with plans to eventually serve beer and wine. "The ultimate goal is to have a dedicated hub or venue for electronic music in all its forms," Hernandez says. Hernandez says it was intentionally remodeled to preserve its 1960s charm. What's next: Hernandez is planning weekend programming like "Breakfast and Beats" with Fratello's, plus open-deck nights to showcase aspiring DJs.
USA Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Ex-Patriots OC makes admission on Rob Gronkowski-Aaron Hernandez duo
Former New England Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien revealed some secrets as to how the Patriots offense was functioning at a high level with Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez as the tight ends. He sat down with Jon Meterparel on The Bill O'Brien Podcast with Jon Meterparel and admitted teams didn't know how to play against the Gronkowski and Hernandez duo. 'When we got Hernandez and we went 12 personnel, then teams didn't know how to play us," said O'Brien. "They would try base, and we would run them out of that with passes. And then they would go to nickel, and we could run it or throw it. Then, they would go to dime, and Bill Belichick was a genius on the sideline when it came to this stuff. He's like 'They're going dime, go fast, you're trapping them in dime.' So, we would trap teams in dime and just go tempo and run the football.' Gronkowski and Hernandez came into the league together in 2010. They played three seasons with one another and formed one of the greatest tight end duos of all time. It would be hard to find a greater mismatch for a defense than having to deal with Gronkowski and Hernandez at the same time. They were a true nightmare matchup for opponents. Hernandez was arrested and indicted on murder charges, abruptly ending his career with 175 receptions for 1,956 receiving yards and 18 touchdowns. Meanwhile, Gronkowski went on to win four Super Bowls in a career where he posted 621 receptions for 9,286 yards and 421 touchdowns. Many believe he is the greatest tight end in NFL history. One can only imagine how unstoppable the duo might have become if they had played with each other longer. Follow Patriots Wire on Twitter and Facebook.
New York Post
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
What do tickets cost to see ‘SNL' star Marcello Hernandez on tour?
Vivid Seats is the New York Post's official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. Domingo isn't just popping up at weddings this year. 'Saturday Night Live' breakout star Marcello Hernandez — who you may know as the aforementioned homewrecking lothario — recently added new stand-up show dates to his 2025 tour calendar. As of now, he 15 gigs lined up all over the country including four in New York and New Jersey. Advertisement The 27-year-old comic will launch the mini pre-'SNL' season 51 trek with a pair of spots at Port Chester, NY's Capitol Theatre on Thursday, Aug. 14. Early show starts at 7 p.m. and the encore performance begins at 9:30 p.m. He'll finish the Tri-State leg of the run at Westbury, NY's Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair on Friday, Aug. 15 and Morristown, NJ's Mayo Performing Arts Center on Saturday, Aug. 16. These shows come after a huge 'SNL' season 50 for Hernandez where he played recurring characters Grant (half of the 'couple you can't believe is together'), 'Sábado Gigante' host Don Francisco, cabinet member Marco Rubio. His newfound star status has led to a bit of cultural ubiquity; Hernandez has appeared in numerous ads and nabbed a role in Adam Sandler's 'Happy Gilmore 2' and Kevin Hart's '72 Hours.' There's also an alleged Netflix special on the way as well. If you want to see him before he ascends to a Pete Davidson/John Mulaney level of fame, it isn't too late to grab tickets to his late summer 2025 shows. Advertisement At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on tickets was $57 including fees on Vivid Seats. Other shows have tickets starting anywhere from $66 to $102 including fees. For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about Marcello Hernandez's 2025 tour below. All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation. Marcello Hernandez tickets 2025 Advertisement A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found here: Marcello Hernandez tour dates Ticket prices start at Aug. 14 at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY 7 p.m. show $76 (including fees) Aug. 14 at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY 9:30 p.m. show $74 (including fees) Aug. 15 at Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair in Westbury, NY $57 (including fees) Aug. 16 at the Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown, NJ $87 (including fees) Aug. 17 at the Santander Performing Arts Center in Reading, PA $66 (including fees) Aug. 21 at the Majestic Theatre in Dallas, TX $72 (including fees) Aug. 22 at the Majestic Theatre in San Antonio, TX $87 (including fees) Aug. 23 at the Cullen Performance Hall in Houston, TX $102 (including fees) Aug. 29 at the Funny Bone in Tampa, FL 7 p.m. $75 (including fees) Aug. 29 at the Funny Bone in Tampa, FL 9:45 p.m. $75 (including fees) Aug. 30 at the Funny Bone in Tampa, FL 6:30 p.m. $77 (including fees) Aug. 30 at the Funny Bone in Tampa, FL 9:15 p.m. $77 (including fees) Aug. 31 at the Funny Bone in Tampa, FL 6:30 p.m. $75 (including fees) Aug. 31 at the Funny Bone in Tampa, FL 9:15 p.m. $72 (including fees) Sept. 9 at the Ryan Center in Kingston, RI $75 (including fees) (Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and, if it isn't noted, will include additional fees at checkout.) Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand. Advertisement They offer a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and your tickets will be delivered prior to the event. Still curious about Vivid Seats? You can find an article from their team about why the company is legit here. Marcello Hernandez upcoming projects In addition to the tour and his forthcoming fourth season on Lorne's sketch show, Hernandez is also slated to appear in a few feature films. Here's what you need to know about them, courtesy of IMDb: Happy Gilmore 2 continues the ongoing story of the angry yet sensitive amateur hockey player turned golf wunderkind. This time around, Sandler's stacked the cast with returning ringers like Christopher 'Shooter McGavin' McDonald Ben Stiller and Julie Bowen as well as oddballs Eminem, Bad Bunny, Travis Kelce, Benny Safdie and Eric André. 72 Hours tells the story of 'a 40-year-old executive ends up at a three-day bachelor party with twenty-somethings after being mistakenly included in their group text.' Kevin Hart, Teyana Taylor, Zach Cherry and 'Please Don't Destroy' member Ben Marshall round out the ensemble. The Angry Birds Movie 3 follows Red and Chuck for more new, fun and electrifying adventures. Tim Robinson, Danny McBride, Jason Sudeikis, Nikki Glaser and James Austin Johnson are just a few of the voice actors joining Hernandez in the booth. 'SNL' stars on tour in 2025 Many current and former Not Ready For Primetime Players are taking their talents far from Studio 8H these next few months. Here are just a few of our favorites you won't want to miss…live. Advertisement • Adam Sandler • Colin Jost • Please Don't Destroy • James Austin Johnson Advertisement • Andrew Dismukes • Michael Longfellow with Devon Walker on select dates • Emil Wakim • Jane Wickline Advertisement Plus, John Mulaney will be out and about too. Who else is on the road? Take a look at our list of all the biggest comedians on tour in 2025 to find the show for you. Also, sneak a peek at our list of all the 'SNL' cast members on tour this year. You won't regret it. This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. 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