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New Indian Express
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Chennai's performance space witnesses a new generation
Now the event — being organised by Do With Lit in collaboration with GenS Life, a cultural community known for its open mics and cultural events across India — comes to Chennai. 'Open mics are typically attended by people between 18 and 30 years,' says Vishwas, founder of Do With Lit. 'But we noticed that seniors, too, want to experience the joy, showcase their passion and get on the stage.' On choosing Chennai as their second outing, he says, 'We usually conduct a lot of our events in cities like Bangalore and Chennai. Chennai has a dedicated crowd for our open mics, and the responses have always been great and encouraging. So we decided to have the Senior Spotlight's second edition in Chennai,' says Vishwas, a Bengalurean by birth, a Chennaite by heart. For Vishwas and his team, the realisation hit during one of their regular open mics, when a few senior participants performed eagerly among an intergenerational audience. 'They performed really well,' Vishwas recalls. 'But they were also slightly hesitant as they felt a little out of place. When we asked what made them attend the event, they said they were looking for a platform.'
Miami Herald
20-02-2025
- General
- Miami Herald
Couple wanted to adopt one shelter dog — but fell for three of them. ‘So grateful'
A couple wanted one Florida shelter dog — then adopted three of them. 'It was an incredible thing to watch a family come in, meet one dog, then fall in love with two others, too,' Samantha Ahnen, community engagement manager for the Jacksonville Humane Society, told McClatchy News via email. 'We are so grateful to folks like this family who open their hearts and homes to homeless pets, especially those who are older and have some health concerns.' One of the dogs, Piccolo, got a fresh start after he landed at the shelter in early February. The 'special' dog needed a home after his previous family couldn't provide adequate medical care. He didn't have most of his teeth and was in rough shape. 'Piccolo was 12-years-old, his fur was severely matted, and his tongue always stuck out to the side,' the shelter wrote Feb. 18 on Facebook. Over time, the shelter believed he would be an ideal candidate for its Senior Spotlight, a social media series that sometimes highlights older dogs waiting for new owners. 'Piccolo is a very sweet and enthusiastic pup,' Ahnen wrote in her email. 'Despite his age, Piccolo has an adventurous personality and loves going on long walks, playing, and making new human friends.' But Piccolo never made it into a Senior Spotlight post. Instead, his luck changed when he caught the eye of two shelter visitors. 'One day, a lovely couple visited JHS looking to adopt a small dog,' the humane society wrote. 'Little did they know they would leave with THREE. These folks not only adopted Piccolo, but also 9-year-old Max and 15-year-old Victor.' Max and Victor had arrived at the shelter after their previous families 'made the selfless decision' to surrender them, helping them get proper medical care, according to Ahnen. They are described as 'lovable and social pups' who have health conditions but defy expectations for older dogs. The dogs' heartwarming adoption resonated with several social media users. While some praised the couple for giving the trio a home, others said the good news made them emotional. 'Awww, I'm not crying, you're crying. Happy tears, here,' a Facebook user posted. 'Thankful to this lovely couple for giving Piccolo, Max, and Victor the opportunity to live out their golden years in a loving home.' 'Everyone at JHS was misty-eyed the day these 3 were adopted,' Ahnen wrote.
