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Miami Herald
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Nedra Rhone: Beyoncé's ‘Cowboy Carter' tour pushes fans outside the norm
ATLANTA - The walls of Cerrito Western Wear are filled with cowboy hats in cream, black, tan and bright colors - some with sparkling stones and some without. At this store in Santa Fe Mall, a shopping and entertainment center in Duluth with Latino-centric shops and eateries, visitors will find themselves fully immersed in Hispanic culture. In the days leading up to Beyoncé's arrival in Atlanta for a four-show stop on the "Cowboy Carter" tour at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the Georgia-based store, with additional outposts in Forest Park and Columbus, welcomed fans searching for the perfect accoutrement of cowboy culture. "It has been very busy since the start of this week," said Marisol, an employee at the Forest Park location, when we talked the day before the concert kicked off. She expected the crowd surge to continue over the next two days as everyone finalized their outfits. "Everybody is in the store for Beyoncé," she said. Prices for cowboy hats, the most sought-after concert accessory, range from about $60 up to $400. But if she senses that someone isn't likely to wear a cowboy hat again, Marisol steers them to the more affordable styles. She said there has been so much activity in the store that she has become a de facto personal stylist, helping people find not just the perfect cowboy hat but an entire outfit. "They overthink it a lot, but it is just the idea of being yourself," she said. I thought I was writing a column about the business of Beyoncé and the financial impact her tour might have on the city but after talking to fans, I understood why her arrival brings more than an economic boost to local businesses. As the concert approached, preparations for the show pushed people out of their comfort zones - into new stores, new communities, a new style of dress, and in some cases, to visit new cities. Whether you are part of the Beyhive or not, you can't knock that hustle. When I first talked to Beyoncé fans about their concert attire, I was reminded of the moments in the early 1990s when my friends and I would gear up for Janet Jackson concerts. For the "Rhythm Nation" tour, we wore black caps, ponytails, and earrings with a key hanging from the right hoop. For the "Janet" tour, the look was black vests and flared pants with bone necklaces and our hair in curls. We were paying homage to Jackson's artistry and when our efforts were noticed by her then-husband Rene Elizondo Jr., we also got bumped from our affordable seats to the fan circle. But I quickly got the sense from Beyoncé fans that their desire to dress up goes beyond simple costuming or angling for a better seat. Beyoncé in her cowboy era has orchestrated a full-on culture shift, pushing fans to journey into places they may never have gone without her leading the way. Tiffany Fick of southwest Atlanta is celebrating her birthday this year with Beyoncé. She doesn't like going to concerts in costume but she drew on her roots in rural Indiana to create a Midwestern translation of country. Camouflage, Carhartt and a trucker hat are items she would normally wear. She will complete her concert attire with grillz, the decorative gold or silver accessories worn over teeth, that she plans to purchase from a shop on Campbellton Road. "It is a way that women express themselves. It is another piece of jewelry. Beyoncé is from Texas, where they are popular, and it feels like it fits the vibe of my version of country," said Fick. Beyoncé, she said, has mastered something many artists have not. "What I find incredible is Beyoncé speaks to Black America really well. As someone who has roots in the Deep South and can speak to a lot of the historical aspects of our culture, she makes that known through music." Beyoncé's message to Black America also resonated deeply with six women from a small town in Mississippi who planned their first trip to Atlanta to see the singer on tour. They were afraid to drive to the city, so they pooled their money to rent a private car, a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, that would shuttle them five hours from their hometown. They plan to attend the show and do some sightseeing while they are in Atlanta. "You would be amazed at the (number of) people who have never left their small towns," said Yulanda Haddix, the driver for the weekend and owner of Bulldog Mobile Concierge Service, a private car service she founded in 2015 in Starkville, Mississippi. Haddix is a longtime fan of country music, and she believes that Beyoncé has helped enrich Black communities by inviting people to explore the full range of cowboy and country culture. "When you change the norm, you change communities, and you change people's outlook on life," Haddix said. Whether fans are rushing to Santa Fe Mall to purchase Western wear, hitting Campbellton Road for new grillz or making their first trip to the Black mecca we call Atlanta, Beyoncé has offered them an opportunity to expand and reach beyond the norm while somehow remaining exactly who they are. --- (Nedra Rhone is a lifestyle columnist for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.) --- Copyright (C) 2025, Tribune Content Agency, LLC. Portions copyrighted by the respective providers.
Boston Globe
12-07-2025
- Boston Globe
Brother of NH restaurant manager killed in murder-suicide will miss ‘everything about her'
As a manager and server at La Casita, Marisol treated everyone with kindness ‐ sharing food with unhoused neighbors who couldn't pay, and bringing smiles to the faces of young children dining with their parents. Advertisement Before her death, she had started gathering kitchen supplies to one day open her own restaurant, Eduardo, 32, said. Get N.H. Morning Report A weekday newsletter delivering the N.H. news you need to know right to your inbox. Enter Email Sign Up 'I'm going to miss everything about her, all the time,' said 16-year-old Jesus, who worked at La Casita with Marisol. Dear community, On behalf of everyone at La Casita Mexicana, we want to express our deepest gratitude for all the love,... Posted by An The New Hampshire Office of the Attorney General said Marisol was shot and killed by 50-year-old Michael Gleason, Jr., with whom she was in a 'prior domestic relationship,' 'A lot of us in the city are kind of confused and we keep asking the question of, 'Why?',' Berlin Mayor Robert Cone told the Globe in a phone call on Friday. Advertisement Police found Marisol's body behind the bar at La Casita at around 9:45 a.m. on Sunday, after responding to reports of gunshots. Gleason was found dead in the restaurant bathroom, and a medical examiner ruled his cause of death to be suicide, 'Right now I wish I could have been here to help her, I wish I was right there when this happened,' Eduardo said on Thursday. In April, Gleason was arrested on charges of physically abusing Marisol, but was able to post the $5,000 bail set by a magistrate, Cone told the Globe. Many in Berlin are furious Gleason was able to walk free after the April arrest, according to Cone. 'They should have left him in there without the opportunity for bail,' Cone, 44, told the Globe. As the attorney general's office investigates the deaths, Berlin residents are eager to learn more details, Cone said. 'They're doing their due diligence and being very thorough,' he said. A memorial service for Marisol is scheduled for Saturday at 10 a.m. at Berlin's St. Anne Church of Good Shepherd Parish, according to the obituary. Afterwards, Marisol's body will be buried in Degollado, Jalisco, where her parents live, Eduardo said. Berlin residents organized a memorial outside La Casita Mexican restaurant for 25-year-old Marisol Fuentes-Huaracha, who was shot dead there on Sunday, July 6 in a murder-suicide. Eduardo Fuentes-Huaracha At their home in Berlin, Jesús remembered, Marisol would wake him up for school in the mornings, and help him with his homework in the afternoon. Once, when his class organized a potluck, Marisol cooked churros and French fries for all the students, making a special delivery to the school. 'She was too good,' Jesús said. Advertisement Though there are not a lot of Latinos in Berlin, Eduardo said, Marisol turned La Casita into a major hub for the community. When some of the men who worked in the restaurant's kitchen needed to visit Walmart or the doctor's office, Marisol would take them, Eduardo said. Her favorite dish to cook was chicken tacos with jalapeños, said Jesús, and food was central to the many small acts of kindness she did for others. Homeless men in Berlin once offered to do work at La Casita in return for food, and from then on, Marisol employed their assistance mowing the lawn and sweeping the parking lot, Eduardo said. She also gave food to local churches, who served it to low-income people in need, he said. 'She always put everyone else first,' Eduardo said. 'Sometimes at the restaurant, little girls came in sad, and she started talking to them and they wouldn't be upset.' Facebook pages belongings to Berlin residents became an outpouring of love, grief and shock beginning on Sunday, with restaurant patrons, coworkers and friends sharing memories of Marisol's generosity. The Facebook page for La Casita Mexican restaurant on Thursday thanked Berlin residents for the support they'd given in recent days. 'Every flower, candle, message, and visit has brought us comfort during this incredibly difficult time. Thank you for standing by us with such kindness,' the post said. A 'Marisol was my best friend and coworker,' the GoFundMe says. 'She loved without limits, gave without hesitation, and carried herself with a quiet strength that inspired everyone around her.' Advertisement A separate 'Marisol was a beloved member of our team across all our sister restaurants, and she poured her heart into every community she served, just as those communities adored her,' the GoFundMe says. Cone said on Friday that the town of Berlin will always remember how Marisol used La Casita to help local students, advertising raffle tickets for a football team and a dance group, and selling mums each spring and fall for a local Catholic academy. 'We're struggling, we lost an amazing person,' he said. 'She was such a bright light and just wanted to bring people together and help.' Claire Thornton can be reached at
Khaleej Times
19-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Dubai Fountain closes: Residents, tourists bid goodbye as iconic show pauses for renovation
As the Dubai Fountain prepares to close for the next few months for large-scale renovations, many residents arrived to catch the emirate's most stunning water spectacle. The outdoor destination of water, music, and light show has been a must-visit not only for tourists but also for people living in the UAE. For many residents, it was the perfect place to unwind, whether sipping coffee after a long day, taking guests from abroad, or simply enjoying a calm evening by the Burj Khalifa. The last show of the Dubai Fountain will be at 11pm on Saturday, after which it will take a break as it undergoes a major five-month upgrade. 'I bring my kids here once a month. They would dance to the music and wait for the big water jets to shoot up. It was part of our monthly routine. Now, with the shows paused, it feels like we will be missing it,' said Anjali Rao, a teacher and long-time resident of Dubai. 'But I am sure that once it opens after five months, I will be here along with my children on the first day. The fountain was very amazing and I am sure it will be even more amazing with the upgrades. I will be waiting for it,' said Rao. For some residents, the Dubai Fountain has become more than just a tourist attraction, it's a place full of memories. Abels Alknis, a Latvian expat who works in Downtown as a real estate executive, said he often stops by the fountain after office hours. 'I am here twice a week to unwind after work. It's calming, just standing near the fountain with a cup of coffee in hand,' said Alknis. Alknis was not aware that the fountain would be paused temporarily for the next five months. 'I am shocked that such an impressive attraction will be paused. Well, the area will feel dry, not just the water, but the crowd too. But I hope it will be better than what it is now,' added Alknis. The Dubai Fountain's performances will be halted temporarily as work begins to upgrade its choreography, lighting, and sound systems. Abra rides that allow visitors to float up close to the show will also stop for now. But for many, the renovation feels like a promise of something even better. Marisol, a Filipina nurse, said she read in the news about the upgrades. 'I have heard they are adding new light effects and music,' said Marisol. She vividly remembers the first time she saw the fountain show in 2018, when she was visiting Dubai. 'When I came to the UAE searching for a job, my friends brought me here and I was amazed by how high the water goes. And those days, the crowd was even more, coming to watch the water dance,' said Marisol. Imran Akram, a manager of a store in Dubai Mall, is among a few who regularly visits the Dubai Fountain. 'Whenever I get time, I go by the water fountain and sit there for a few minutes. It's so relaxing.' 'I will miss it for a while. I am glad they are not just keeping it as it is. Dubai is always improving things. If they say the new fountain experience will be better, I believe them. It will be worth the wait.'
Yahoo
15-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Fire and Ice…And Wind Threats Ahead From Winter Storm
Winter Storm Marisol is expected to usher in several hazards from the Rockies to the Plains this weekend. Widespread strong and gusty winds will pose concerns for whiteout conditions when mixed with falling snow. But that's not all. These winds will also cause an increased risk of fire danger across much of the Central and Southern Plains, including places like Kansas City, Oklahoma City, Lubbock, Dallas and San Antonio. Time it all out here.
CBS News
07-02-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Fantasy, verse, and Caribbean folklore meld in new young adult book "(S)kin"
Please consider joining our Facebook group by CLICKING HERE. Find out more about the books below. The CBS New York Book Club is spotlighting a new book for young adults that combines fantasy, Caribbean folklore, and poetic verse to tell the story of two teenage girls in Brooklyn an an emotional journey of self-discovery. The book is "(S)kin." Mary Calvi talked to author Ibi Zoboi about it. The main characters are 15-year-old Marisol and 17-year-old Genevieve. Marisol is an immigrant. "But because this is fantasy, we don't know exactly how she got here," Zoboi says. Genevieve has lived in New York City her entire life. "She comes from a very well-to-do family and she's living the American dream, while Marisol wants the American dream," Zoboi told Calvi. "When the two girls meet, they have to define what that American dream means for them." The title of the book, "(S)kin," holds multiple meanings. "In Caribbean folklore there is a shape-shifting witch who sheds her skin at night to fly across the sky as a fireball. It's a little bit of a vampire lore," Zoboi explained. "The two girls look very different and, as with all young people, teenage girls, they are grappling with issues of their skin, how they appear to others, beauty concepts, and who finds who more attractive. All of these are layered into the novel and plays on the folklore of shape-shifting witches who have to shed their skin." The book also explores issues of identity. "Marisol is grappling with what it means to be Caribbean, and how to hold on to her culture and her magic while her mother wants her to assimilate," Zoboi said. "Genevieve is grappling with who she is because there's another layer to her identity that she's just discovering." Zoboi lives in New Jersey. She was raised in New York and was born in Haiti. She says she didn't grow up hearing Caribbean folktales. It wasn't until she asked her family members about the stories that they started to discuss them. "Part of the immigrant identity is that we want to assimilate," Zoboi explained. "We want the American dream, so many times families leave those old stories behind, even though they can be powerful and serve as metaphors for life." Zoboi hopes that young readers will get to see what it means to love their own skin by reading her book. "Be the person that you are in your own skin," she said. "(S)kin" is being released on Tuesday, February 11. You can read an excerpt, and purchase the book, below. The CBS New York Book Club focuses on books connected to the Tri-State Area in their plots and/or authors. The books may contain adult themes. "(S)kin" by Ibi Zoboi From the publisher: "Our new home with its thick walls and locked doors wants me to stay trapped in my skin— but I am fury and flame." Fifteen-year-old Marisol is the daughter of a soucouyant. Every new moon, she sheds her skin like the many women before her, shifting into a fireball witch who must fly into the night and slowly sip from the lives of others to sustain her own. But Brooklyn is no place for fireball witches with all its bright lights, shut windows, and bolt-locked doors.… While Marisol hoped they would leave their old traditions behind when they emigrated from the islands, she knows this will never happen while she remains ensnared by the one person who keeps her chained to her magical past—her mother. Seventeen-year-old Genevieve is the daughter of a college professor and a newly minted older half sister of twins. Her worsening skin condition and the babies' constant wailing keep her up at night, when she stares at the dark sky with a deep longing to inhale it all. She hopes to quench the hunger that gnaws at her, one that seems to reach for some memory of her estranged mother. When a new nanny arrives to help with the twins, a family secret connecting her to Marisol is revealed, and Gen begins to find answers to questions she hasn't even thought to ask. But the girls soon discover that the very skin keeping their flames locked beneath the surface may be more explosive to the relationships around them than any ancient magic. Ibi Zoboi lives in New Jersey. $16 at ThriftBooks Zoboi (S)KIN Flight-Excerpt by CBSNewYork Scribd on Scribd
