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ART & SOUL: Hamptons, a Summer Festival for Arts & Culture Enthusiasts

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Dr Georgette GrierKey Chief Curator of Eastville Community Historical Society

ART & SOUL: Hamptons, a Summer Festival of Arts & Culture Returns for it’s 3rd Year, in Partnership with the SOUTHAMPTON AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM and the SOUTHAMPTON ARTS CENTER

Southampton, New York Jun 11, 2024 (Issuewire.com) – Join us July 19 & 20, 2024 at ART & SOUL: Hamptons for a weekend filled with art and cultural experiences, celebrating influential and emerging BIPOC artists living in the Hamptons community and beyond. The series of experimental events will encourage people to visit Southampton to engage and connect with artists of color, as well as support art and cultural organizations who are passionate about diversity in the arts. Curated experiences include an art walk, culinary experience, film screening, live music and entertainment, a cocktail party, and more.

ART & SOUL: Hamptons will kick off on July 19th at the Southampton Arts Center — a hub that is helping to strengthen arts and culture for the entire community. Featured artists include Art Sims and Reynoir Lewis. A culinary tasting will be presented by the Black Culinary Expo featuring Chef Sandy Pierre, Chef Osei Blackett, and Chef Ronica Copes. New England Sweetwater will host a sipping experience and educate guests about their spirits and cocktails, handcrafted in New Hampshire at their family-owned distillery. To enhance the Hamptons experience, there will be champagne toasts, live music, beauty and lifestyle activations, and a wellness lounge. The evening will end with ‘Art After Dark’, after party hosted in the sculpture garden.

On July 20th, Jeremy Dennis will host a private guided museum tour of Ma’s House & BIPOC Art Studio where guests will learn about the history, culture, and contributions by the Native American Shinnecock Tribe. Following the art tour, visitors are encouraged to participate in the ‘Art Walk’ happening in Southampton – the art hub of the Hamptons, where they can view artwork by the artists in residency.

The first stop will be at the Southampton African American Museum (SAAM), founded by Brenda Simmons. “I’m proud to say this is SAAM’s 3rd year partnering with ART & SOUL: Hamptons. They have been profoundly instrumental in inviting, enlightening, and engaging visitors from near and far to the Hamptons, who are discovering the rich history of art and culture contributed by the BIPOC community”, says Simmons. Artist Alvin Clayton’s latest art collection premieres at SAAM on July 20th.

The second stop will be at the Southampton Arts Center, featuring artwork by various artists participating in the ‘Beyond The Streets: Post Graffiti’ art exhibition. Southampton Art Center’s mission is building community through the Arts, and we are delighted to once again collaborate with ART & SOUL: Hamptons and our neighbors at SAAM and Ma’s House to welcome all to the center and engage with us!” says Strassfield.

The third and final stop of the art walk will be at Hidden Gem NY, a home decor and lifestyle boutique owned by sisters Tanya Willock and Temidra Willock-Morsch. After visiting the vibrant art organizations in Southampton, a private brunch will be co-hosted by Brown Skin Brunchin’.

The festival wraps up with an opening reception to celebrate artist Alvin Clayton‘s residency at the Southampton African American Museum, which is available for viewing through October 2024. Guests will enjoy an interactive digital experience, live music and entertainment, soul food and Caribbean bites, and Caribbean-inspired cocktails sponsored by New England Sweetwater. A screening of ‘CROWN’, a short film that celebrates Black hair, will be presented by co-writer/co-director Karisma Jay.

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SOUTHAMPTON AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM was founded and created by Brenda Simmons to promote an understanding and appreciation of African American culture by creating programs that will preserve the past, encourage learning, and enhance the life of the community.

SOUTHAMPTON ARTS CENTER provides a dynamic venue to present the highest quality programming to the entire community through partnerships with a diverse slate of world-class artists, performers, educators, and cultural institutions.

MA’S HOUSE & BIPOC ART STUDIO is a project that serves as a communal art space based on the Shinnecock Indian Reservation in Southampton, NY. The family house, built in the 1960s, features a residency program for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), an art studio, and a library, along with hosting an array of art and history-based programs for tribe members and the broader local community.

BLACK CULINARY EXPO is a culinary experience highlighting Black-owned restaurants, caterers, and chefs. The platform hosts experiences that highlight Black Culinarians, while providing visibility to entrepreneurs within the industry, including wine and spirits.

WLNG 92.1 FM is an oldies/adult hits radio station licensed to Sag Harbor, New York, and serving the Hamptons and Eastern Long Island, but over the years it has reached out, and today can be heard in the Towns of Brookhaven, and the Coastline of Connecticut and Rhode Island. WLNG is owned and operated by Bark Out Loud Dogs Media, LLC, a company led by meteorologist Bill Evans and his wife Sandra Foschi.

ABOUT ART & SOUL: HAMPTONS:

ART & SOUL: Hamptons is a weekend festival designed to highlight, showcase, and celebrate art created by influential and emerging Black, Indigenous, and Artists of Color living in the Hamptons and beyond. It was created by Yaya Reyes, who curates a series of experimental events to encourage people to visit Southampton to engage and connect with artists of color, as well as support art and cultural organizations who are passionate about diversity in the arts. The weekend will consist of an art walk, culinary experiences, spirit and cocktail tastings, live music and entertainment, film screening, fireside chats, a celebration of Black hair, supporting local Black-owned businesses, and learning about the Native American Shinnecock tribe.

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Yaya Reyes, Chief Culture Creator

ART & SOUL: Hamptons

Instagram: @ArtandSoulHamptons

VIP guests at the after partyVIP guest admiring artwork during the outdoor art exhibitionVIP guests ESNAVI and husband Elijah BlandDJ Zeke and wife Tiffany posing at the private VIP brunch

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Pulitzer-Nominated Lauren Coyle Rosen Unveils a Creative Triple Crown

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The genre-blending album “Twilight Streams” arrives alongside two major books, spotlighting the author and artist’s fusion of music, mythology, and feminist thought.

United States, 31st Dec 2025 – Pulitzer-nominated author, cultural anthropologist, and singer-composer Lauren Coyle Rosen is entering a striking new creative chapter with the announcement of her seventh music album, Twilight Streams, alongside two major forthcoming books—including a highly anticipated collaboration with folk-rock legend Ani DiFranco.

Based in Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia, Coyle Rosen will release Twilight Streams on Jan. 31, 2026. The album weaves together synth and chamber pop, hypnotic rhythmic textures, and her signature ethereal vocals, all anchored by poetic, spiritually infused lyrics.

“For Twilight Streams, I expanded far beyond my usual realm of familiarity and comfort—both in sound and language,” Coyle Rosen said. “As I composed the songs, I visualized and even embodied some of the most profound spiritual lessons and wisdom I’ve encountered in my life. I hope the sonic tonic conveys the powers, contradictions, and unyielding truths at play in many theaters of human experience.”

The new album arrives on the heels of an extraordinarily prolific period that saw Coyle Rosen release her first six albums in 2025, cementing her reputation as an artist unafraid of bold creative momentum.

Twilight Streams also follows her recent announcement of another major literary work, Goddess—a sweeping global history of goddesses that examines their cultural centrality as well as their systematic erasures. The book will be published by Holt.

In addition, Coyle Rosen is preparing for the March 3, 2026 release of The Spirit of Ani: Reflections on Spirituality, Feminism, Music, and Freedom, a book she coauthored with DiFranco. The title is now available for preorder through Amazon and other major booksellers. Signed copies and limited-run prints of DiFranco’s painting Spirit Becomes Flesh are available through the book’s publisher, Akashic Books.

“The collaborative book I wrote with the singer-songwriter Ani DiFranco, as well as the collaborative spiritual biography I wrote with composer Hannibal Lokumbe, helped inspire my turn toward trusting my own creative flow in music,” Coyle Rosen said. “It’s amazing how fast composing can go when I get out of my own way and trust my intuition.”

Twilight Streams will be available on all major streaming platforms and through laurencoylerosenmusic.com. Coyle Rosen’s music can also be found on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and other digital platforms. More information about her writing, art, and upcoming releases is available at laurencoylerosen.com.

ABOUT THE ARTIST: Lauren Coyle Rosen is an award-winning, Pulitzer Prize–nominated author, singer-songwriter, artist, and cultural anthropologist. She has published twelve books—including four works of nonfiction—and is currently completing Goddess: A History (Henry Holt, forthcoming). Her nonfiction titles include The Spirit of Ani (coauthored with Ani DiFranco), Hannibal Lokumbe, Law in Light, and Fires of Gold. As a musician, she has released five acclaimed albums blending synth dream pop, spiritual jazz, and chamber sounds, available on all major streaming platforms. A former Princeton University professor and current Harvard University fellow, she lives in Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia with her husband, Jeffrey Rosen.
 

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Bold Branding Meets Premium Quality as BigAssCoffeeCompany.com Delivers Artisan Blends with Attitude to Coffee Lovers

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BigAssCoffeeCompany.com launches with a mission to serve coffee lovers who want exceptional flavor without pretentious marketing. The company offers artisan blends and branded merchandise through a streamlined e-commerce platform featuring fast automated fulfillment and direct shipping nationwide.

United States, 31st Dec 2025 – Big Ass Coffee Company is making its mark on the American coffee scene with an offering that combines artisan-quality blends, premium branded gear, and a brand personality that refuses to blend into the background. The company’s newly launched e-commerce platform serves coffee enthusiasts across the United States who have grown tired of choosing between overpriced specialty brands wrapped in pretentious marketing and mass-market options that sacrifice quality for convenience.

The brand name itself signals the company’s approach: unapologetic, memorable, and designed to appeal to customers who value authenticity over polish. In a market where many coffee companies rely on imagery of mountain villages, hand-drawn logos, and flowery descriptions of tasting notes, Big Ass Coffee Company speaks plainly and confidently. This positioning resonates particularly well with younger consumers and professionals who respond to brands that communicate like real people rather than marketing departments.

However, the bold branding is backed by genuine substance. The artisan blends available through the platform are developed with careful attention to sourcing, roasting, and flavor profile development. Each offering is designed to deliver a distinctive and satisfying experience that justifies its position in the premium segment without requiring customers to decode elaborate tasting notes or understand obscure origin details. The coffee speaks for itself through quality that is immediately apparent in the cup.

The company’s target audience represents a significant and growing segment of the coffee market. These consumers have been educated by the specialty coffee movement and now expect higher quality than traditional commercial brands offer. Simultaneously, they have become accustomed to the convenience and speed of modern e-commerce and expect seamless online purchasing experiences. They want coffee delivered to their doors quickly and reliably, and they prefer brands that feel genuine rather than manufactured.

Big Ass Coffee Company addresses these preferences through both product and operations. The automated fulfillment system ensures orders are processed and shipped rapidly without the delays common in businesses managing traditional inventory systems. This speed is particularly important for coffee, where freshness directly impacts quality. Customers receive products quickly enough that flavor remains at peak levels, providing an experience comparable to purchasing directly from local roasters without requiring in-person shopping.

The merchandise collection extends brand engagement beyond the coffee itself. Apparel and accessories allow customers to express affinity for the brand in their daily lives while generating additional revenue that supports overall business viability. The gear is designed with the same quality standards and brand consistency as the coffee products, ensuring customers feel good about their purchases whether they are brewing a morning cup or wearing branded apparel.

The direct-to-consumer model creates advantages beyond operational efficiency. It enables the company to build direct relationships with customers, gather feedback without intermediaries, and adapt offerings based on actual purchasing behavior and preferences. This connection informs product development, marketing strategies, and customer service improvements in ways that would be impossible through wholesale or retail partnerships.

From a market perspective, Big Ass Coffee Company enters during favorable conditions for online coffee retail. Consumer comfort with food and beverage e-commerce has increased dramatically, and the subscription and direct-shipping models have become mainstream rather than novel. However, market maturity also means increased competition, making differentiation essential. The company’s combination of quality products, operational efficiency, and distinctive branding creates a competitive position that addresses multiple customer priorities simultaneously.

The inventory-free fulfillment approach provides financial and operational flexibility that supports sustainable growth. Without capital tied up in stored inventory or risk exposure from unsold stock, the company can invest resources in customer acquisition, product development, and brand building. This lean operational model is particularly advantageous during the early growth phase when cash flow management is critical.

Big Ass Coffee Company represents a new generation of direct-to-consumer brands that understand quality and personality are not mutually exclusive. The company delivers genuinely premium products while communicating in ways that feel accessible and authentic. For coffee lovers seeking alternatives to both boring mainstream brands and overly serious specialty options, the company offers a refreshing choice that does not compromise on what matters most: the coffee itself.

CONTACT: https://www.BigAssCoffeeCompany.com
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Green on the Left, Foregate on the Right ―When the Echo of an Era Meets the Future

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ForeGate officially announces that Michael Owen, the 2001 Ballon D’Orr winner and an English football legend, has joined the platform as its Global Brand Ambassador. As a new-generation prediction market, ForeGate is committed to empowering broader participation in trends and a deeper understanding of the future through collective intelligence and structured judgement mechanisms. Owen’s appointment is widely seen as a profound convergence between football’s golden era and forward-looking decision-making.

In the grand history of world football, Michael Owen is a name that cannot be overlooked. With pure explosive speed, he tore through defences, and with youthful fearlessness, he lit up countless stadiums. On the pitch, his runs came to symbolize speed and hope―embodying an era’s imagination of the future.

Yet time never stands still. As the touchlines of the pitch slowly fade behind him, a new direction begins to unfold ahead. Today, the former “Boy Wonder” has embarked on a new journey―one that reflects not only a personal choice, but also the shifting tides of an era.

Beyond the Pitch, a New Path Toward the Future

Football gifted Owen not only extraordinary talent, but also an uncommon clarity of insight. From a single run to a decisive strike, from team coordination to tactical awareness, the essence of football lies in continuously anticipating an ever-shifting future. He conquered the world with speed, but what truly made him a legend was his ability to read the game―his decisions made in moments of chaos.

 

And so, when Owen encountered Foregate, he understood it faster than anyone else.

This is a platform where anyone can engage with the future through judgement and intelligence. A new gateway that brings “prediction” from the pitch into the real world. An ecosystem where insight is no longer constrained by time, and the future no longer feels distant.

Beyond the green field, Owen remains the “Boy Who Chased the Wind.” At Foregate, he has found a new direction in which to run.

 

Prediction: Another Way of Seeing the World’s Direction

Across the globe, prediction markets are emerging as a new driving force of innovation.

Foregate is not just a simple prediction tool; it is a piece of “future infrastructure” built on collective intelligence, transparent information, and open participation. It enables people to form sharper, more accurate perspectives on the future―across sports, finance, politics, technology, and broader social issues―through judgement and insight.

If running on the football pitch is the art of speed, then prediction on Foregate is the art of insight.

 

The two share the same underlying spirit: identifying opportunity, seizing initiative, and shaping the future. Here, prediction is not merely a feature. It is a new logic for understanding the world: the future is not something to wait for, but something to take part in.

 

VIDEO:https://youtu.be/m8l_28LaxKg

 

When a Legend Meets a New Frontier — The Echo of an Era Owen’s arrival at Foregate marks a handshake between two eras. In the age of football, he chased the wind with his legs.

In the digital age, he chases it with insight.

He believes the future belongs to those with courage, that judgement can change outcomes, and that everyone has the right to leave their mark on where the world is heading.

The green pitch lies to the left―his glorious past. Foregate stands to the right―his chosen future.

The legend continues forward, and the direction of the next wind belongs to everyone.

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