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

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




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Technology Leader Chintan Sanghavi Drives Practical Generative AI in Regulated Industries
New York, New York, United States, 16th Apr 2026 – Chintan Sanghavi, a senior technology leader with over 25 years of experience in enterprise technology, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing, is advancing practical approaches to implementing generative AI across advertising and highly regulated industries. Currently serving as a Lead Solutions Architect at Amazon Ads, Chintan focuses on bridging the gap between conceptual AI innovation and scalable, production-ready systems.
With a career spanning financial services, advertising technology, and cloud architecture, Chintan has worked extensively on designing large-scale systems that balance innovation with compliance requirements. His work includes developing AI strategies, reference architectures, and frameworks used by organizations to deploy solutions that meet stringent regulatory and operational standards.
Chintan’s professional background includes leadership roles at a major global investment bank, where he architected high-performance data platforms handling millions of transactions daily and contributed to machine learning applications in financial operations. Prior to that, he worked in enterprise architecture roles delivering mission-critical systems with advanced technology stacks.
At Amazon, Chintan has led initiatives that integrate generative AI into advertising and financial services’ ecosystems, including the development of strategies and architectural frameworks supporting dozens of global partners and thousands of customers. His work emphasizes scalable design, governance, and the responsible deployment of AI technologies.
In parallel with his professional work, Chintan is currently developing a book focused on the application of generative AI in advertising. The book explores practical use cases, architectural approaches, and implementation pathways designed to help technology leaders move from conceptual ideas to working prototypes and production systems.
Targeted at CTOs, solutions architects, product managers, and developers, the publication aims to provide actionable insights into leveraging generative AI for innovation while addressing challenges such as scalability, compliance, and system design. The manuscript is currently in the feedback stage, with a planned release timeline in late April to early May.
Chintan’s broader body of work includes technical workshops, guidance packages, and published articles that have reached tens of thousands of professionals globally. His contributions focus on simplifying complex technological challenges and enabling organizations to adopt advanced capabilities such as large language models, vector databases, and AI-driven automation.
A key theme throughout Chintan’s work is the democratization of advanced technology. By creating reusable frameworks and scalable solutions, he aims to enable organizations of varying sizes to adopt AI capabilities effectively. His approach integrates technical depth with practical implementation strategies, particularly in environments where regulatory requirements are critical.
Looking ahead, Chintan plans to expand his work through additional publications, industry engagements, and continued development of frameworks that accelerate AI adoption across sectors including financial services, healthcare, and advertising.
“Effective innovation comes from simplifying complexity and focusing on real-world impact,” Chintan notes. “The goal is to create solutions that are not only technically sound but also scalable, accessible, and aligned with the needs of organizations operating in complex environments.”
For more information about Chintan Sanghavi’s work, upcoming book release, and insights on generative AI implementation, visit his LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chintansanghavi/ or follow his latest updates and publications online.
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Ian Fincher, CPA, of New Orleans on Accurate Financial Reporting in Owner-Operated Businesses
- Licensed Louisiana CPA and Senior Auditor discusses reconciliations, documentation quality, and practical financial-statement understanding in small-business environments across the New Orleans area
New Orleans, Louisiana, 16th April 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — Ian Fincher, CPA, is a licensed Louisiana Certified Public Accountant and Senior Auditor based in New Orleans, Louisiana. He holds Louisiana CPA License No. CPA.0029782, originally issued on February 21, 2024, and currently active through December 31, 2026. His public accounting background includes financial statement audit, review, and compilation engagements involving small businesses, owner-operated companies, family-owned organizations, and closely held entities across a range of industries in the greater New Orleans area.
Owner-operated businesses are a central part of the New Orleans economy. Restaurants, construction companies, professional services firms, real estate operations, and retail businesses often operate with lean accounting environments where financial statement quality depends on whether transactions are recorded accurately, accounts are reconciled consistently, and supporting documentation is maintained well enough to produce reliable reporting.
What Makes Small-Business Engagement Work Different
Financial statement engagement work involving smaller businesses often differs from larger-entity work because the owner is closely involved in daily operations, financial decisions, or both. In many of these environments, accounting records are maintained in QuickBooks Online or QuickBooks Desktop, and the reliability of the financial statements depends on the quality of day-to-day bookkeeping and review.
Fincher’s engagement background in New Orleans and Metairie, Louisiana, includes reviewing records maintained in QuickBooks, assessing whether chart-of-accounts structures produce useful financial information, and evaluating whether transactions have been classified properly. In smaller business environments, recurring issues can include misclassified expenses, unreconciled bank accounts, transactions recorded in the wrong period, and informal recordkeeping practices that make accurate financial reporting harder to achieve.
Fincher’s background includes identifying these types of issues during engagement work and supporting the adjusting journal entries, reclassifications, reconciliations, and schedules needed to bring accounting records into alignment with financial statement presentation requirements.
Financial Statements, Cash Flow, and the Owner’s Financial Picture
For smaller organizations, financial statement accuracy is often tied directly to the owner’s ability to understand what is happening in the business. A financial statement built on unreconciled accounts, misclassified transactions, or outdated records can distort the financial picture in ways that affect both internal decisions and external reporting needs.
His public accounting background includes preparing financial statements and supporting related footnotes and disclosures, performing bank and account reconciliations, reviewing general ledger activity for misclassifications and errors, and maintaining fixed asset, amortization, intercompany, and other supporting schedules used in engagement work and financial reporting preparation.
A central issue in small-business reporting is the distinction between profitability and cash flow. A business can appear profitable on paper while still facing cash pressure if receivables, debt service, or the timing of payments are not clearly understood. Fincher’s dual academic background in accounting and economics informs how he evaluates that relationship and how financial statements can be read in a more practical business context.
Industry Breadth Across the New Orleans Area
At Ericksen Krentel CPAs and Consultants in New Orleans and Wegmann Dazet in Metairie, Louisiana, Fincher’s engagement work has involved small and mid-market businesses in sectors including manufacturing, construction, restaurants, professional services, real estate, and technology. That experience has also included specialty environments such as franchise businesses, multi-location operations, and multi-entity organizations with intercompany accounting considerations.
Fincher’s professional experience also includes work across major balance sheet and income statement categories, including cash, accounts receivable, inventory, prepaids, leases, property and equipment, investments, accounts payable, debt, accrued expenses, payroll, direct costs, cost of goods sold, operating revenue and expenses, interest revenue and expense, and equity. That account-level exposure supports a fuller understanding of how day-to-day accounting discipline affects year-end reporting quality.
Education and Professional Background
Fincher earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of New Orleans, College of Business Administration, and a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Louisiana State University, E.J. Ourso College of Business. His economics background informs how he evaluates business conditions, financial trends, and whether reported results appear consistent with the surrounding operating environment. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants.
“Clear financial reporting starts with disciplined accounting records,” said Ian Fincher. “When reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation are maintained consistently, financial statements become more useful for understanding what is actually happening in the business and where closer attention may be needed.”
Fincher is based in New Orleans, Louisiana. To learn more about his professional background, visit ianfincher.com.
About Ian Fincher
Ian Fincher, CPA, is a licensed Louisiana Certified Public Accountant and Senior Auditor based in New Orleans, Louisiana. His public accounting background includes financial statement audit, review, and compilation engagements involving small businesses, owner-operated companies, nonprofits, and government entities across the greater New Orleans area. He has worked at Ericksen Krentel CPAs and Consultants in New Orleans and Wegmann Dazet in Metairie, Louisiana, with engagement experience spanning industries including manufacturing, construction, restaurants, professional services, real estate, and technology. He holds Louisiana CPA License No. CPA.0029782, issued February 21, 2024, active through December 31, 2026. He earned a B.S. in Accounting from the University of New Orleans and a B.S. in Economics from Louisiana State University. He is a member of the AICPA and the Society of Louisiana CPAs.
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Design Without Borders: How VakkerLight Is Redefining Global Access to High-End Lighting
Chicago, IL, 15th April 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — There was a time when great design was tied to geography.
If you wanted access to high-end lighting, you went where it lived, Milan, Paris, New York. You worked with local showrooms, relied on trade connections, and navigated long lead times to bring those pieces into your space.
That model no longer holds.
Today, design moves globally, instantly. And companies like VakkerLight are helping redefine what it means to access, produce, and deliver high-end lighting in a connected world.
The End of Geographic Exclusivity
The internet didn’t just change how products are sold, it changed who has access to them.
Design that was once limited to architects and industry insiders is now available to homeowners, small business owners, and independent designers around the world. Inspiration travels faster. Expectations rise.
But access alone isn’t enough. The real challenge is delivering that level of design quality consistently, across borders, without compromising on materials, craftsmanship, or experience.
This is where companies like VakkerLight are setting a new standard.
Global Sourcing, Unified Vision
Modern lighting production is inherently global. Materials, components, and expertise come from different regions, each contributing something specific to the final product.
The challenge is not sourcing, it’s coherence.
Without a strong design vision and tight operational control, globally sourced products can feel fragmented. Inconsistent finishes, mismatched components, and uneven quality are common pitfalls.
VakkerLight addresses this by maintaining a centralized design philosophy while coordinating a global supply network. The result is lighting that feels cohesive and intentional, regardless of where its components originate.
Logistics as a Design Discipline
Shipping a lighting fixture is not simple. Fixtures are fragile, often complex, and require careful handling from factory to final installation.
Delays, damage, and miscommunication can quickly erode the value of even the best-designed product.
This is why logistics has become an extension of design itself. The experience of receiving and installing a fixture is part of how the product is perceived.
VakkerLight supports its global reach with regional warehousing and streamlined distribution systems, ensuring that products arrive efficiently and reliably, a critical factor for both residential customers and large-scale commercial projects.
Serving Both Individuals and Industry
One of the defining characteristics of modern lighting brands is their ability to serve multiple audiences simultaneously.
A homeowner selecting a single pendant for a dining room has different needs than a developer sourcing hundreds of fixtures for a hotel or multi-unit project. Yet both expect the same level of quality, consistency, and service.
VakkerLight operates across this spectrum, offering scalable solutions that meet the demands of individual buyers while supporting the complexity of professional design and construction projects.
Consistency at Scale
Scaling design is difficult.
As companies grow, maintaining quality becomes more challenging. Production increases, supply chains expand, and the margin for error widens.
The brands that succeed are those that build systems capable of maintaining consistency, not just in the product itself, but in the entire customer experience.
For VakkerLight, this means integrating design, manufacturing, and logistics into a cohesive operation where each stage reinforces the next.
A New Global Design Economy
We are entering a phase where design is no longer defined by location, but by access, execution, and reliability.
Consumers expect to discover a product online, understand its quality, and receive it without friction, regardless of where they are. Designers expect partners who can deliver custom or large-scale solutions across borders without compromising timelines.
This is the new standard.
VakkerLight is part of a growing group of companies meeting that expectation, combining global reach with design integrity to make high-end lighting more accessible than ever before.
Where It’s Going
The future of lighting is not just about better products. It’s about better systems.
Systems that connect design to manufacturing. Manufacturing to logistics. Logistics to customer experience.
As these systems become more refined, the gap between local and global design will continue to shrink. What will matter is not where a product comes from, but how well it is conceived, made, and delivered.
In that landscape, companies like VakkerLight are not just participating, they are helping define what comes next.
To learn more visit: https://vakkerlight.com/pages/contact-us
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