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Indianapolis Star
04-07-2025
- Indianapolis Star
Ralph Durrett hopes to create 'positive childhood experiences' for Indianapolis' youth
Jeremiah McCurty, 12, stood in front of his peers, demonstrating how to cut a zig-zag pattern into a potato, make homemade French fries and showcase how to handle a kitchen knife. These were skills he learned from a local chef while attending one of Indianapolis' summer youth programs. He even tries to find excuses at home to make his family food. Mostly to show them what he had learned earlier that day with Chef Debbie Williams. Before this summer, McCurty had never held a knife and lacked the confidence to be a center of attention among his peers. 'The program has been pretty fun,' McCurty said. 'I'm making friends and get to learn stuff – if I want – but I mostly get to have fun.' These are the kinds of stories that Ralph Durrett Jr., Indianapolis' chief violence prevention officer, was hoping to hear after creating the city's new youth program. Durrett was hired with hopes of curtailing the city's growing problem of youth violence. It's an issue that is still a focus for many in the city, as just a week ago, Indianapolis police responded to a triple shooting near Monument Circle in which a 16-year-old boy was in connection with the shooting. In April 2024, IMPD announced it would begin enforcing the state's curfew law for minors to reduce youth crime. Under that law, a 16-year-old cannot be unaccompanied in public after 11 p.m. or before 5 a.m. on a weeknight. Durrett doesn't believe that harsher punishments are the best way to address this problem, even if many in the community would argue otherwise. More: Meet the man tasked with reducing violence among Indianapolis youth Durrett believed that it wasn't the right move to handle this problem. 'When we have the opportunity to create positive childhood experiences, we know that we can push them in a direction that moves them beyond the adverse circumstances they're experiencing,' Durrett said. 'This is perhaps the most important thing we can be doing for (kids) from the city's perspective. Being able to give young people a safe place where they can be themselves and provide them with enriching skill sets.' Durrett modeled the city's youth program after his childhood experience, where local leaders like Rev. Fred Dorsey created a haven for kids at the now-shuttered YMCA near 10th Street and Fall Creek Parkway North Drive. 'I'm not sure I would be standing where I am today if it weren't for (Dorsey) and the men that were at the YMCA who allowed us to be in that space,' Durrett said. 'It gave us the opportunity to be mentored by men who helped put our lives and my own on a different track direction.' "It's important to invest in the next generation to help kids escape violence," Durrett said. Durrett often visits youth-focused programs like Indianapolis' Summer in the City program or Kokomo's Urban Outreach. He also spends one day a week at the Marion County Youth Services Center, making connections with young people already in the justice system. 'We've been coming here in hopes of opening up minds and hearts. (We've been) pouring them with information about how they can further develop their lives,' said Dorsey. 'It's important for these kids to know that there is a chance for them to do more with their lives and that there is more to life than what we've been accustomed to.'
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Burlington City Arts kicks off art, concert, film series Friday
BURLINGTON, Vt. (ABC22/FOX44) – Cool jazz and cool art will be only two of the many ways for Burlingtonians to keep cool this summer. Summer in the City, a 'summerlong celebration of downtown arts and culture', will be starting June 6. The artistic series will include concerts, dances, and film showings at City Hall Park, special art exhibits at the Burlington City Arts (BCA) center on Church Street, and some special new events like the Twilight Block Party series, which will combine music and vendors with the Vermont sunset over Lake Champlain. The first day's events on Friday will include a concert by jazz-folk band Andrew Richards Quartet at 12:30 p.m., a dance with DJ Richie Conte at 4:00 p.m., and the season opening reception at the BCA center at 5:00 p.m.. This will be followed by more events Saturday and then throughout the summer. A full listing of events is on the BCA website. Burlington Jazz Fest promises a musical journey around the world On display at the beginning of the season at the BCA Center will be two contrasting art exhibits, Animation as Art, which features animated film shorts on 'themes ranging from housing instability to game design,' and Jacob Hashimoto: a lowercase sky, which combines traditional kite-making, collage, and papercraft. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Boston Globe
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Free events this week: Musical bingo, a mind-set refresh, and the kickoff of Summer in the City
MANIFEST YOURSELF For some, confidence is a rare commodity, but Erika Cramer is not one of them. Cramer, a mind-set coach and author, will be visiting Boston's Trident Booksellers & Cafe to discuss her new book, 'Becoming Magnetic,' a self-help guide for women who want to improve their self-confidence. With professional insights, personal experiences, and some Boston charm, Cramer will be in conversation with locals about the secrets to confidence. June 2, 6:30 p.m. 338 Newbury St. BINGO & BOPS Are you a self-proclaimed music nerd? You can claim the official title at CambridgeSide during weekly Musical Bingo nights. During each tune-filled night, bingo card squares will be filled with song titles rather than numbers and letters. It's a game of luck and strategy, as players mark off their squares based on how well they can name that tune when snippets of songs play in lieu of numbers being called. With a wide-ranging list of tracks, attendees will need to brush up on their music knowledge for a chance to win. June 3, 6-8 p.m. 100 CambridgeSide Place, Cambridge. ROCKAWAY BEACH There's nothing like the smell of the salty sea on a hot summer day, bright tunes filling the air. Thankfully, you don't need a dime to spend the day or night immersed in the warm weather and accompanying live music. The Boston Harbor Hotel, located at Rowes Wharf, will host waterfront performances by local artists and Berklee musicians as part of its annual Summer in the City programming. Acts will take the stage four days a week until Aug. 28th, kicking off with the Boston-based Sugarbabies this Tuesday. Tuesday-Friday, 6-10 p.m. 70 Rowes Wharf. REEL ONES Believe it or not, young people are creating cinema. And no, it's not just iMovie trailers and CapCut-edited TikToks. Anyone can take a look at the filmmakers of tomorrow at the Do It Your Damn Self!! National Youth Film Festival, hosted by the Harvard Art Museums. Featuring the voices and vision of youth throughout the world, the event will showcase diverse perspectives in storytelling and filmmaking from younger generations. June 6, 6-9 p.m. 32 Quincy St. Cambridge. Photographer JuanCarlos González will hold a gallery for his newest photo series, "Vermont Female Farmers," at the Leica Gallery Boston. JuanCarlos González SHE FARMS TOO Vermont-based photographer June 6, 5-9 p.m. Leica Gallery Boston,74 Arlington St. The Boston Public Market will be hosting over half-a-dozen musicians for its night of Live Music & Local Flavors, a celebration of 10 years of being in business. Boston Public Market HOMEGROWN HITS The Boston Public Market, an indoor marketplace and food staple in Downtown Boston, is celebrating 10 years of providing vendors a place to sell locally-sourced food and crafts. On Sunday, the market will host a Live Music & Local Flavors event, bringing free performances to the space alongside interactive activities and for-purchase food and drinks from local vendors. The lineup includes children's musician Jeff Jam, folk artist Maren Doughty, R&B singer Jen Kearney, rock outfit Satch Kerans Band, singer-songwriter Preston Lydotes, Berklee alum Joey Madison, and 'The Voice contestant' June 8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 100 Hanover St. Advertisement Deals & steals WING ME UP Yes, the football season is long over, and sure, the Celtics season was cut short, but catching the game isn't the only reason we indulge in chicken wings. But cravings don't have to be a huge burden to your wallets — not on Wednesdays, at least. At Fete Restaurant and Lounge, Wednesday is Wing Night and chicken wings are a buck a pop and come in a variety of flavors, most of which veer toward spicy — from Baked Jerk to Fete Fire. Wednesdays, 5 p.m.-midnight . 25 Kingston St. Send info on free events and special offers at least 10 days in advance to . Marianna Orozco can be reached at
USA Today
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Love reading about love? Try these new romance books this summer
Love reading about love? Try these new romance books this summer Romance readers have had no shortage of books to devour this year, with new releases from favorite authors and new obsessions. Already, fans have flocked to read 'Great Big Beautiful Life' by Emily Henry, 'Flirting Lessons' by Jasmine Guillory, 'Summer in the City' by Alex Aster, 'Wild and Wrangled' by Lyla Sage and 'Scythe & Sparrow' by Brynne Weaver. The pool of heartwarming (and often steamy) stories is only getting bigger as we dip into summer. Marie Rutkoski's 'Ordinary Love' (June 10) shows love is anything but simple when two high school lovers run into each other as adults. Danica Nava's 'Love is a War Song' (July 22) follows a disgraced pop star and grumpy ranch hand while Brigitte Knightley's romantasy 'The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy' (July 8) introduces a new enemies-to-lovers couple. Then there are new installments in beloved series, including 'Worth Fighting For' by Jesse Q. Sutanto (out now from the Meant To Be series), 'Rewind It Back' by Liz Tomforde (out now from the Windy City series). Jane L. Rosen's 'Songs of Summer' (out now from The Fire Island trilogy) and Simone Soltani's 'Ride with Me' (out now from Lights Out series). Here are 10 more romance novels we're excited to swoon over: 'The Love Haters' by Katherine Center (out now) Video producer Katie is faced with a choice: lose her job, or take a gig profiling Hutch, a Coast Guard rescue swimmer (and the hottest man ever). It seems like an easy choice — only Katie can't swim. She and coworker Cole (Hutch's brother and rival, BTW) head to Key West, where Katie quickly finds herself in uncharted waters in more ways than one. 'Problematic Summer Romance' by Ali Hazelwood (out now) Not even four months after publishing her last USA TODAY bestseller, "Deep End," Ali Hazelwood is returning with another steamy romance. Maya is 23 and a struggling grad student while Connor is 38 and a successful biotech businessman. He's also Maya's brother's best friend, and the crush Maya can't get out of her head. Their age gap is problematic and they both know it. But when Maya's brother sets his wedding in Italy, Maya and Connor are forced to acknowledge that the attraction between them isn't going away. 'Till Summer Do Us Part' by Meghan Quinn (out now) Scottie Price just started a new job and she's the only woman on the team. In a desperate attempt to impress her boss, she pretends to be married just like everyone else she works with. When she has to manifest a husband, her best friend provides a solution: Her millionaire brother who's obsessed with improv. Wilder Wells teaches Scottie the main rule of improv - always say yes – and agrees to go along on an eight-day trip with Scottie and all her co-workers. What could go wrong? 'It's A Love Story' by Annabel Monaghan (out now) It's a forced proximity romance! Child TV star-turned-Hollywood producer Jane is working hard to be taken seriously in her career. In an attempt to get her first project greenlit, she promises to include an original song by pop icon Jack Quinlan, who just so happens to be the guy she hasn't seen since he gave Jane her first kiss two decades ago. To convince him, she begrudgingly enlists the help of pretentious cinematographer Dan, who has a connection to the musician. But can Jane survive a week staying in close quarters in Dan's hometown? 'My Best Friend's Honeymoon' by Meryl Wilsner (out now) The author of 'Cleat Cute' and 'Mistakes Were Made' returns with a spicy romance about two lifelong best friends who find love when they go on an unexpected trip. After Elsie Hoffman breaks off her engagement to her college boyfriend, she takes her best friend on her nonrefundable honeymoon vacation. Ginny Holtz has been in love with Elsie for almost 15 years, and they take the trip as an opportunity to help Elsie find out what happiness means to her. Only Ginny never expected Elsie's happily ever after involved them. 'One Golden Summer' by Carley Fortune (out now) When Alice was 17, she spent one magical summer at her grandmother's lake cottage. A budding photographer, her teenage self snapped a photo of three teenagers on a speedboat. Fast forward to adulthood, Alice takes photos for a living. But she's been hiding behind the lens and now wants more for herself. She heads back to the cottage with her grandmother, where she meets a familiar face: Charlie, the boy from that photo she shot all those years ago. He's a mega-flirt, and Alice finds herself wishing she could return to the simplicity of her teenhood. 'Winging It With You' by Chip Pons (out June 10) Asher was supposed to be boarding a flight with his boyfriend to go on an "Amazing Race"-esque competition show — too bad said boyfriend just dumped him. Processing his fresh breakup from the airport TGI Fridays bar, Asher has a chance encounter with Theo, a workaholic pilot who's being forced to prove he can have a work-life balance. The two hatch a plot to pretend to date for the sake of the reality show. But could actual feelings be taking flight? 'Sounds Like Love' by Ashley Poston (out June 17) Songwriter Joni Lark heads from the hustle of Los Angeles to her North Carolina beach hometown in search of the answer to the emptiness and writer's block she's been feeling lately. When a musical voice in her head turns out to be a telepathic connection with an arrogant musician, the two plan to finish the song that's running through both of their heads in order to break their link. But what if it does the opposite? 'When Javi Dumped Mari' by Mia Sosa (out June 24) We'll have what she's having in USA TODAY bestseller Mia Sosa's latest romance. This one follows BFFs Javier and Marisol, who vow on the eve of their college graduation to never date someone the other doesn't like. Fast forward nearly a decade, Mari has gone back on that promise: She's engaged without even introducing Javi to the groom-to-be. Even worse? Javi's been secretly in love with her since sophomore year. 'The Re-Write' by Lizzie Damilola Blackburn (out Aug. 12) You've heard of enemies-to-lovers, now get ready for loves-to-enemies-to-lovers. Aspiring author Temi and charming charity worker Wale instantly fall for each other and begin dating — until Wale drops her to go on a "Love Island"-esque reality dating show. As he gains fame as the show's bad boy, Temi focuses on writing her dream rom-com novel starring a plus-size Black woman. But publishers keep passing on her book, and with bills piling up, Temi accepts an opportunity to ghost-write a celebrity memoir. That celebrity? Wale. Up against a tight deadline, can the two re-write their unhappy ending?
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Brown County courts request aid to address felony case backlog
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Legislators in Brown County are asking for more state funding as they say they need help with staffing shortages amid thousands of pending felony cases. State representatives Shae Sortwell (R-Gibson) and Ben Franklin (R-De Pere) have reportedly filed a budget motion to the Wisconsin Legislature's Joint Finance Committee with the hopes of expanding operations for the Brown County courts. 'Summer in the City' press conference reveals upcoming activities and events in Green Bay There appears to be bipartisan support to bring two judges, three assistant district attorneys, and two state public defender support staff positions onboard. By bringing in the additional staff, state lawmakers hope it can alleviate the backlog, which they say is longer than both Milwaukee and Dane Counties combined. What I can tell you is I think everybody is very excited about this. Again its a much needed injection from the state and so everybody that I've talked to so far is very supportive about it, there's an obvious need there so everybodys excited. State Rep. Benjamin Franklin (R-De Pere) As of now, the current median age of a criminal case in Brown County is nearly 300 days. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
