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Listly
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Listly
The Caribbean's Most Vibrant Cultural Festivals You Must Experience- A Pulsating Treasure Chest of Experiences
For a more under-the-radar carnival full of fabulous cultural richness, the people of Belize, originating from Europe, Africa, and Central America, know how to throw a party! From electric street theatrics and beauty pageants to the unique pre-carnival ritual of paint, powder, and mud throwing, you don't want to miss this September's scintillating scenes! Belize is also famed for its gorgeous natural and historic wonders, such as massive sinkholes, vast jungle caves, and solemn Mayan ruins.
Evening Standard
21-06-2025
- Evening Standard
Guatemala is the Central American country that adventurers need to know
After stuffing our bellies with pepián (a Guatemalan stew) and fresh juice, we take a short boat ride to San Miguel, home to the archaeological site of Tayasal, the last Mayan city to yield to the Spanish conquest in 1697. The excavation project began in 2021 to better understand the site where Mayan inhabitants settled in 900 BC during their Preclassic period. While much of it is still under black plastic covers, we see some of the findings at Peten Regional Museum of the Mayan World, where they sit among other collections of artefacts from sites including Tikal, Yaxha, and Uaxactún.
Chicago Tribune
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Elgin's Hemmens planning full entertainment season with something for everyone, events planner says
Nine shows have been scheduled so far at The Hemmens Cultural Center as the 56-year-old Elgin venue moves into its full first season following the completion of its $14.4 million expansion and renovation. 'We're excited to be offering these shows, giving people another entertainment option for their weekends,' said Tony Lentino, cultural arts and special events programming manager for the city-owned center. Tickets for shows already booked will go on sale July 8, and Lentino said he's working on at least one more act to be added to the lineup. All of the events will be listed on the Hemmens' website, he said, and they're preparing a brochure to advertise the upcoming schedule. Lentino said his goal was to get a good mix of entertainment that will appeal to a wide variety of people, including shows that are familiar and family friendly. 'I try to put together a diverse list of potential acts that tick all of those boxes, and I bring that to our Hemmens team to discuss what they think would be within our technical capabilities and what we think would do well here while supporting our community,' he said. 'Tickets will range from $15 to $59, depending on the show, but we are always open to sponsors that want to help us lower ticket prices.' The Hemmens also will be offering discounts to those who purchase tickets to three shows in the season, and there will be group, child, senior and military discounts for most events. Lentino was hired by the city in July 2024, and put together a shortened season of shows that ran between March and May of this year. One of the challenges is the Chicago-area has a lot of theaters all competing to book performers coming through the area, Lentino said. 'The Chicago area has a lot of amazing venues,' he said. 'Acts can't play at all of them every year so we have to get creative and look at a lot of artists. This also means we need to stay on top of who is touring at the other venues in the area. In the end, it just means we're putting in the work to create a unique experience for our patrons.' Having a good staff is helping to rebuild The Hemmens' brand after its hiatus of not booking touring shows for many years, he said. 'Every artist I've worked with since I came here has told us how easy our staff makes putting on a show here,' he said. 'It's inspiring to watch everyone work together to execute a vision.' Here is upcoming Hemmens lineup as it currently stands: 'Juana and the Missing Mayan Book,' 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19: Puppeteer Chio Cabrera and her cast will present the story of Juana, a 9-year-old girl who journeys through Mexico to save the few remaining remnants of ancient Mayan society. Classic Albums Live: 'Rumours,' 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4: Led by Craig Martin, the tribute band will perform Fleetwood Mac's 1977 classic rock album, 'Rumours,' in its entirety. The Silhouettes: 'Love Happens,' 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17: This shadow dancing troupe has appeared on 'America's Got Talent' and is a resident act at the Luxor Hotel in Las Vegas. The Lovettes, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1: A Chicago-based trio pays tribute to the girl groups of the 1940s, '50s and '60s. Comedy Dance Chicago, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24: The show combines sketch and physical comedy with music, dance and word play. Step Afrika! 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 27: This dance troupe blends traditional African styles with those from Black fraternities and sororities and contemporary forms in a show that also features storytelling, humor and audience participation. Style Thief Fashion, 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 24: Instagram influencer Erin Stroll shares stories and fashion tips during an interactive evening. The Greatest Piano Men, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 16: Four musicians pay tribute in song, stories and multimedia to piano legends that include Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Liberace and Billy Joel. Mariachi Divas de Cindy Shea, 4 p.m. Sunday, May 24: This act is a Grammy-winning, all-woman mariachi band led by trumpet player Cindy Shea.
Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Summer solstice 2025 is here! Today marks the longest day of the year for the Northern Hemisphere
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Sunlovers rejoice, for the summer solstice is upon us, bringing the longest day of 2025 while heralding the beginning of astronomical summer in the northern hemisphere. The summer solstice occurs because of a 23.5 degree tilt in Earth's rotational axis that may have arisen when an ancient Mars-sized body slammed into our planet billions of years ago, triggering the formation of our moon. The angle of this tilt is — to all intents and purposes — consistent all year round, and is currently fixed with the north celestial pole pointing close to Polaris, the current north star. Thanks to this tilt, we experience the changing seasons, equinoxes and solstices — events that have been celebrated by cultures around the world for thousands of years. Some of humanity's most iconic ancient monuments like Stonehenge and the Mayan Chichén Itzá Pyramid were purpose built to align with these seasonal markers. In the northern hemisphere the summer solstice occurs when the sun reaches its northernmost point relative to Earth's celestial equator (which is simply our planet's regular equator projected out into space). Conversely, the winter solstice takes place when the sun is in its southernmost position relative to the celestial equator. The 2025 summer solstice arrives at 10:42 p.m. EDT on June 20 (0242 GMT June 21). On this day, skywatchers across the northern hemisphere will enjoy the longest stretch of daylight all year. In New York, for example, the sun will spend more than 15 hours beating a path through the sky. At the same time, those in the southern hemisphere will mark the winter solstice, which heralds the shortest day of 2025 below the equator. You can calculate exactly how much daylight you will experience in the days around the summer and winter solstices online using daylight tracker. Naturally this amount of sunlight makes it a challenging time of year for amateur astronomers, but that doesn't mean that the summer months aren't bursting with deep space targets and beautiful asterisms. Be sure to check out our daily guide to June's night sky to discover which targets to prioritize during those short summer nights. Editor's Note: If you find a creative way to capture the Summer Solstice and want to share it with readers, then please send your photo(s), comments, and your name and location to spacephotos@
UPI
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Stretching into summer: Yoga workouts mark solstice in longest day
1 of 4 | People attend a yoga class in celebration of the summer solstice at the 23rd annual all-day outdoor yoga event in Times Square in New York City on Friday, June 20, 2025. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo June 20 (UPI) -- Summer officially began Friday in the Northern Hemisphere with the longest daylight of the year at around 15 hours. At Times Square in New York, thousands of people enjoyed the extra sunshine in all-day yoga classes. The summer solstice officially begins at 10:42 p.m. The amount of daylight depends on the location. And the sun's intensity also varies. Long day? The Earth might have something to do with it. Friday, June 20 marks the summer solstice-the longest stretch of daylight in the Northern Hemisphere. Pack sunscreen and thank Earth's axial tilt for the extra hours. Learn more: NASA (@NASA) June 20, 2025 Simultaneously, those in the Southern Hemisphere will mark the winter solstice, which is the shortest day of 2025 below the equator. That is around 7 hours and 40 minutes of daylight. The sun appears higher or lower in the sky depending on the season. In New York City, daylight was 15 hours and 6 minutes with sunrise at 5:24 a.m. and sunset at 8:30 p.m. Yoga participants enjoyed a sunny day in Manhattan with a high temperature of 85 degrees, no precipitation and 38% humidity. Free yoga classes were open to experienced yogis and first-timers on the Broadway pedestrian plazas. Classes for 23rd Mind over Madness Yoga ran from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. The only animals allowed were service dogs. People could also participate in a livestream. It was sponsored by Times Square Alliance, which is a nonprofit organization that "works to improve and promote Times Square so that it retains the creativity, energy and edge that have made it an international icon for over 100 years," according to its website. Events have been celebrated by cultures around the world for thousands of years. Stonehenge and the Mayan Chichen Itza Pyramid were purposely built to align with these seasonal markers. Some Native American tribes in the plains and the Rocky Mountains perform a Sun Dance to celebrate the summer solstice. In Fairbanks, Alaska, a baseball game called the "Midnight Sun Game" traditionally starts at 10:30 p.m. The summer solstice occurs because the Earth has a 23.5-degree tilt. So, the planet is pointed toward the sun half of the year and the most away the other half. In the Northern Hemisphere, the summer solstice occurs when the sun reaches its northernmost point relative to Earth's celestial equator. During the summer solstice, the sun shines directly on the Tropic of Cancer in the Northern Hemisphere. That means if you stand there, you'll have no shadow at noon because the sun will be directly overhead. The winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere is 10:02 a.m. The winter solstice takes place when the sun is in its southernmost position relative to the celestial equator. The word solstice is derived from the Latin word solstitium, which translates to "sun stands still." The Fall equinox will occur at 2:19 p.m. Sept. 22 this year and the spring equinox is March 20, 2026, at 10:46 a.m. Stretching into summer: Solstice yoga takes over Times Square People attend a yoga class in celebration of the summer solstice at the all-day outdoor yoga event in Times Square in New York City on June 20, 2025. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
