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7NEWS
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
The retro shoes taking over 2025: Shop Vans, Dr Martens and adidas from just $80
Retro style has well and truly stepped back into the spotlight and this time, it's all about the shoes. Whether you're into '80s low-profile runners, '90s dad sneakers or chunky leather lace-ups that scream Britpop, there's a pair of throwback shoes for every look this season. And the good news is, they're more wearable than ever. Vans has just dropped a new silhouette, and it's the definition of retro reimagined. The Vans Super LowPro, $139.99, is inspired by the brand's own 'Serio' line from the '80s and their classic Style 84, and the result is a sleek, streamlined sneaker that blends athletic roots with laid-back streetwear. The Super LowPro is designed with a slim profile and that signature Vans Jazz Stripe, giving it an effortlessly cool finish. Available in classic black, white, and neutral tones, the real showstoppers are the pop colours. Think a bold Racing Red that looks killer with denim, or a soft pastel pink that's ideal for anyone leaning into the current coloured trainer obsession. These are the kind of sneakers that feel timeless but still totally of-the-moment. And Vans isn't the only one riding the retro wave. We've rounded up seven of the best throwback shoes trending right now, from sporty to polished, they'll instantly level up your wardrobe. 7 Retro shoes to shop Whether you're building a capsule wardrobe or just want a statement piece to freshen up your rotation, the retro shoe trend is officially impossible to ignore.
Style Blueprint
26-06-2025
- Style Blueprint
8 Reasons to Visit Greenwood, MS This Season
Share with your friends! Pinterest LinkedIn Email Flipboard Reddit Set in a storied landscape of the Mississippi Delta, Greenwood, MS, welcomes you with the sounds of the blues, the flavors of the South, and a powerful legacy of history and heart. From Civil Rights landmarks to soulful eats and historic shops, this charming town invites visitors to slow down and tune in. Here are eight reasons why Greenwood should top your must-visit list this season. 1. Arrive by Train: Let the Journey Set the Rhythm Start your Greenwood experience the moment you board the Amtrak train. This historic route connects travelers to Civil Rights destinations like Memphis, TN, Jackson, MS, and New Orleans, LA — and Greenwood is a proud stop along the way. The train winds through scenic routes, offering glimpses of cotton fields, river bends, and rural towns, making the journey just as memorable as the destination. Pin 2. Stay at The Alluvian: Boutique Luxury, Delta Style After your train ride, drop your bags off and check in at The Alluvian. The beautifully restored boutique hotel offers elegant guest rooms and curated local art. Plus, its sense of calm sophistication sets the tone for a relaxing stay. Pin Need to unwind? Book a service at the hotel's luxurious 7,000-square-foot spa, which offers massages, facials, body scrubs, and manicures. After your spa treatment, visit the hotel's restaurant, Giardina's, for a delicious meal. With scenic courtyard views and a state-of-the-art kitchen designed by world-renowned architects, it's the perfect blend of elegance and modern comfort. Standout menu items include the eight-ounce burger, chicken parmigiana, Delta catfish filet, and pan-roasted mahi. And don't forget the expertly crafted cocktails! The Alluvian is also home to the Viking Cooking School, where guests of all skill levels can sharpen their culinary talents using state-of-the-art Viking equipment. Whether you're a beginner, an experienced chef, or just love to entertain, classes offer something for everyone — from basic techniques to hosting tips and hands-on courses in global cuisines, baking, and more. Pin 3. Dine at Serio's Italian Steakhouse: A Southern Take on Old-World Elegance For a fine-dining experience, book a table at Serio's Italian Steakhouse. Set in a classic, white-tablecloth atmosphere, the restaurant serves delicious filets and ribeye alongside Italian favorites like fettuccine alfredo, ravioli, lasagna, and shrimp scampi. Or, if you're feeling creative, you can build your own pizza or pasta dish. (Pro tip: Save room for dessert!) Pin 4. Discover Delta Flavors at Fan & Johnny's Another fantastic local dining option is Fan & Johnny's, the brainchild of James Beard-nominated Chef Taylor Bowen-Ricketts. The restaurant serves weekday lunch and offers a mouthwatering dinner menu Wednesday through Friday. They are also known for their unique BYOB (bring-your-own-beverage) policy. Here, Southern staples receive a creative and modern twist. The menu includes everything from po' boys to catfish and tamales. And the house-made bread pudding? Worth the trip alone. Pin 5. Step Into the Past at the Museum of the Mississippi Delta History buffs will enjoy spending an afternoon at the Museum of the Mississippi Delta, which takes a deep dive into local art, history, and nature. In addition to permanent exhibits that explore military and agricultural history as well as the life of the town's founder, Greenwood Leflore, the museum recently introduced a new exhibit, The Guitar and a Changing Nation. Running through the end of September 2025, the exhibit invites visitors to learn about the guitar's impact on musical genres like rock 'n' roll and the blues. It also dives deep into the famous blues legend of 'The Crossroads,' which suggests musicians would sell their souls for fame and wealth. Pin 6. Explore Trail Markers That Changed the Nation Greenwood sits at the intersection of powerful trails: the Mississippi Blues Trail, the Mississippi Country Music Trail, and the Mississippi Freedom Trail. For example, the B.B. King Birthplace marker honors the legendary blues musician, highlighting his early childhood in Mississippi's Leflore County and continuing through the height of his musical career. Pin Part of the Mississippi Country Music Trail, the Bobbie Gentry marker offers a glimpse into the legendary musician's life and legacy. She spent most of her childhood growing up in Greenwood and went on to create multiple number-one hits, including 'Ode to Billie Joe,' as well as popular albums like The Delta Sweete. Bryant's Grocery, located about 10 miles outside of town, is also a frequent stop along the Mississippi Freedom Trail. Here, you'll find the ruins of Bryant's Grocery & Meat Market, where, in 1955, the store's owner falsely claimed that 14-year-old Emmett Till whistled at her and touched her waist. This set off a series of events that led to Emmett's brutal murder, which ultimately became a catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement. Pin 7. Visit the Emmett Till Memorial Statue: A Place for Remembrance Back in downtown Greenwood is a statue honoring Emmett Till. Unveiled in 2022, the statue is the only official U.S. statue that honors Till. This powerful memorial stands as a poignant reminder of the struggle for civil rights and the lasting impact of Emmett's story. Pin 8. Enjoy an Afternoon of Shopping in Downtown Greenwood Be sure to carve out an hour or two to stroll through Greenwood's historic downtown. Home to a diverse collection of unique local shops, boutiques, and eateries, you'll find everything from clothing to accessories, home goods, and more. Popular stores include Delta Boutique & Gifts, The Mississippi Gift Company, Monograms & More, Delta Emporium & Events, and Fincher's Inc. Pin From historic markers and moving memorials to memorable meals and hands-on experiences, Greenwood is more than just a stop on the map — it's a place to feel the pulse of the Delta. And with Greenwood's custom interactive map, you can easily explore over 300 curated attractions within an hour's drive. Stay in Greenwood and discover the stories that shaped the South. This article is sponsored by Visit Greenwood, MS. About the Author Brianna Goebel Brianna is StyleBlueprint's Associate Editor and Sponsored Content Manager. She is an avid fan of iced coffee and spends her free time reading romance novels.
Time of India
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Gateway of Europe - The Migrant Crisis OTT Release Date: When and where to watch hard-hitting refugee documentary
Gateway of Europe - The Migrant Crisis OTT Release Date: In a world constantly talking about migration, refugee numbers, and borders, Gateway of Europe – The Migrant Crisis lands at just the right time and with the right tone. This powerful documentary will start streaming on DocuBay on June 20, 2025, perfectly timed with World Refugee Day, and it aims to shake viewers out of their detachment with real stories from people who've risked everything for a chance at survival. More about the Gateway of Europe - The Migrant Crisis Directed by Max Serio, the documentary is set on the small Italian island of Lampedusa, which has been at the centre of the European migrant crisis for years. Lampedusa, often the first piece of Europe many migrants set foot on, has seen it all - hope, despair, rescue, death. Through Serio's lens, Lampedusa becomes a character in itself: overwhelmed, exhausted, but still quietly standing strong as it receives wave after wave of desperate human stories from across the sea. Unlike most headline-driven content, this film shows you faces. The migrants featured in the film speak from their gut. One recounts surviving nights in an overcrowded rubber boat, another talks about fleeing war with nothing but a plastic bag of belongings. These are people who had no choice but to leave everything behind, not for a dream, but for a chance at staying alive. More about the Gateway of Europe - The Migrant Crisis What adds weight to the film is how it also includes the voices of locals, the fishermen, volunteers, medics, and coastguards of Lampedusa, people who wake up to this reality every day. One moment you're watching a man offer food to an exhausted mother with a baby in her arms, and the next you're in a rescue boat with coastguards trying to pull people out of sinking vessels. The camera never looks away, and neither can you. The documentary was produced by DocuBay, under the IN10 Media Network, and both the director and the platform have made it clear this film is meant to move you. IN10's MD, Aditya Pittie, backed this vision fully.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
80-year-old World War II mural moved for preservation
NEOSHO, Mo. — The Neosho Arts Council announced Monday that it completed the first stage of its effort to save the historic mural created by an unknown soldier stationed at Camp Crowder during World War II. 'When we learned about this piece of art we knew it had to be protected and preserved,' Sarah Serio, president of the Neosho Arts Council, said in a statement. 'After consultation with art preservation experts it was determined that the wall board the mural is on needed to be removed from the structure.' The 24-foot-long unfinished mural depicts soldiers and the areas where they worked in Camp Crowder. Portions of the mural are in the early sketch stages and bear marks of a grid the artist used to transfer his design from paper to the wall. The mural is about 6 feet tall and spans eight panels of wall board. According to the U.S. Army Historical Foundation, the Army broke ground for Camp Crowder on Aug. 30, 1941, approximately 3 miles southeast of Neosho. The first soldiers arrived Dec. 2, just five days before the Pearl Harbor attack. Camp Crowder received most of the Army's signal recruits, each of whom spent three weeks receiving basic training. At its peak, Camp Crowder covered more than 42,000 acres and housed up to 47,000 soldiers. The camp consisted of numerous buildings including barracks, mess halls and training facilities. It also had six movie theaters, 16 chapels and its own post newspaper, the Camp Crowder Message, with a circulation of 15,000. After the war, many of the original wood structures from Camp Crowder were sold at surplus auctions. The building containing the mural was sold to a family outside of Neosho as surplus and used for agriculture work. 'We're fortunate because not only did the mural survive the closing of the camp and the moving process, they left it. They didn't remove it. They didn't paint over it,' Serio said. John Clear, owner of Clear Construction, completed on-site assessments of the structural integrity of each panel along with the surviving building's structural integrity. He then brought in a team removing each panel of wall board the mural was on. Clear and his team donated their labor during the removal process, which Serio called 'a gift that will benefit the overall project and allow all financial donations to now be used towards the preservation of the mural.' 'As they started the removal process several pieces of trim board that had been added to the building after the war had to be taken down first and we actually unearthed just a little more of the original artwork including portions of a horse's head,' Serio said. 'John and his team were able to access the back side of the wall the mural is on, which allowed them to cut the shaft of each nail from behind the art.' Each panel was mounted to the structure's stud walls with nails every 6 inches. At the end of the removal process, over 250 individual nails were slowly cut to release the wall board from the studs. 'Getting the panels off of the wall without breaking proved to be more difficult than anticipated. There were several panels that were cracked, some from age and some from water damage,' Clear said in a statement. Individual panels were then walked to a staging area where a second team wrapped each panel and prepared them for packing into a custom wood crate. The panels will now be stored until funds can be secured to begin the next phase of preservation. 'We are still working to raise all the funds needed to preserve this mural but on advice from our art conservator we knew that it was vital to the arts safety to get it removed from the structure,' Serio said. The council has set a goal of raising $25,000 to restore and preserve the mural. 'We plan to move this mural into Neosho and have it on public display so that everyone visiting our community can experience this work of art,' Serio said. Currently, the council has raised 32% of the funds needed. Donations can be made online at or by mailing a check to Neosho Arts Council, P.O. Box 605, Neosho, MO 64850. 'We will never find a piece of World War II mural art like this again,' Serio said. 'Before this work is lost we want to save it and we need support from the community to accomplish this goal.'
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Pretzel and Pizza Creations adapts to Frederick's changing landscape in its more than 30 years downtown
Having been in downtown Frederick for over 30 years, Pretzel and Pizza Creations has seen and adapted a lot. Natalia Nastovici, a Romanian immigrant, opened the family-run restaurant in 1991, taking over for a different pretzel business. Pretzels were hot, primarily in malls, but Nastovici wanted her shop to be in a different type of location, according to Catie Serio, her daughter and the current owner. "She wanted to be downtown," Serio said. "She really liked the hustle and bustle, kind of a cosmopolitan feel." As the business got going, Nastovici noticed much of her foot traffic came from offices, government buildings and the courthouse. Serio said her mom realized "customers were looking for quick, easy, cheap things to eat in an area where there's not a lot of that." So Nastovici started using the same pretzel dough but wrapped around hot dogs and as the base for sandwiches, pizza and other dishes. Serio, meanwhile, attended Frederick High School but went to Syracuse University for college and then lived in New York City. "I wanted a bigger city," she said. "Syracuse is bigger, and then New York is way bigger." While in New York, she began working for Flying Dog Brewery, based in Frederick at the time, selling to bars and restaurants. Around the same time, her cousin, Mihai Trica, became the general manager of Pretzel and Pizza Creations. Serio said she also liked the direction the city had been trending and wanted in. So she moved back to Frederick in 2010 and took over operations of the restaurant. Serio has kept many of her mom's practices, including the dough recipe, blended in-house. The dough machine is "the work horse of the restaurant," she said. But Serio has also taken the restaurant in new directions with flavors, the interior layout and other tweaks. "We've been open for 34 years, and just over the course of time, customers' taste change, people have different food preferences, and we just have to modernize with the times," she said.
