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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.
EVENT PARTNERS / SPONSORS:
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.
SPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES:
Yaya Reyes, Chief Culture Creator
ART & SOUL: Hamptons
Instagram: @ArtandSoulHamptons




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Just Keepers Announces a Price Reduction of Up to 40 per cent on a Popular Goalkeeper Gloves Brand
Hinckley, Leicestershire, United Kingdom, 25th Feb 2026 – Just Keepers has announced a new pricing update on goalkeeper gloves from a leading brand, with reductions of up to 40 per cent across several widely used models. The change forms part of the retailer’s broader effort to improve access to high-quality goalkeeping equipment through its online platform.

The updated range includes adult gloves designed for competitive and training use, featuring performance-focused materials intended to support grip, comfort, and durability. Many of the models included in the adjustment are known for their lightweight construction, responsive palm latex, and structured wrist support — elements that are commonly sought after by goalkeepers at various playing levels.
By offering reduced pricing on selected goalkeeper gloves, the company aims to make professional-grade gear more attainable for a wider audience.
The changes apply to multiple glove styles and cuts, allowing keepers to choose options that suit different playing surfaces, weather conditions, and personal preferences.
For more information
https://www.just-keepers.com/goalkeeper-gloves/goalie-gloves/one-adult-gloves/
About Just Keepers Ltd
Just Keepers is a specialist retailer focused solely on goalkeepers, providing a carefully selected range of equipment tailored to the unique demands of the position. The collection includes goalkeeper gloves, performance apparel, and goalkeeping accessories designed for both training and match use. Supporting players from grassroots football through to the professional level, the company emphasises role-specific design, durability, and reliable performance across all its products.
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Xepeng Addresses Challenges of Direct Digital Asset Acceptance in Indonesia
The platform details why a conversion-first structure offers a practical, compliant path for using digital assets in an economy built on Rupiah
Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia, 25th Feb 2026 — As digital assets gain traction globally, businesses and visitors alike are asking whether merchants in Indonesia can simply accept those instruments directly. The short answer: while demand exists, direct acceptance creates practical, operational and regulatory problems for many Indonesian businesses, and those problems are exactly what Xepeng’s model is designed to avoid.

Direct digital-asset acceptance shifts custody, volatility and reporting burdens onto merchants. To accept value denominated in tokens, a business would typically need to operate wallets, manage private keys, track asset prices, and maintain separate accounting and tax treatments. Those requirements run counter to how Indonesian commerce is structured: pricing, invoicing, tax filings and bank reconciliation are all Rupiah-centric. The mismatch creates legal ambiguity and operational friction for merchants, and it introduces uncertainty for customers who expect clear receipts and predictable settlements.
Rather than asking merchants to become custodians or accountants for unfamiliar asset classes, Xepeng treats digital instruments as the input to a structured conversion workflow. The instrument a buyer uses to send value is decoupled from what the merchant receives: a Rupiah settlement, delivered through domestic banking rails and documented for standard accounting and audit processes.

Key elements of the structured alternative:
- Identity & onboarding first. Merchants and payout recipients are verified through electronic KYC checks before they can request conversions. That initial verification creates an auditable trust anchor for later activity.
- Structured entry point. Transactions begin with a generated conversion link tied to an invoice or booking reference. That link anchors the commercial purpose before any conversion activity proceeds.
- Layered screening. Counterparty screening, risk indicators and contextual reviews are applied to incoming conversion requests so suspicious or high-risk flows can be paused or escalated.
- Backend conversion & Rupiah settlement. Any digital instruments used by buyers are handled through monitored backend channels; merchants receive cleared IDR to their registered bank accounts.
- Auditability & cooperation. Records are retained to support lawful requests, disputes and reconciliation without requiring merchants to maintain parallel crypto records.
Xepeng’s framework is intentionally conservative: it does not position digital instruments as replacements for Rupiah in domestic commerce. Instead, it offers a practical bridge that respects Indonesia’s monetary framework while enabling cross-border interaction. That stance reduces exposure for merchants, increases transparency for authorities, and creates a predictable user experience for international customers.
As global digital value usage grows, structured approaches that centralize verification, screening and conversion will likely become an essential option for markets that prioritize a single legal tender. Xepeng’s model demonstrates how thoughtful design can balance innovation with local financial stability and merchant protection.
For more information about Xepeng’s structured processing framework and how it applies to tourism and cross-border commerce, visit https://www.xepeng.com or contact hello@xepeng.com.
About Xepeng
Xepeng is a conversion platform that connects international digital instruments to Indonesia’s Rupiah-based financial system. The platform combines secure onboarding, compliance screening, backend conversion and domestic settlement to enable predictable, audit-ready outcomes for local businesses.
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Gregory Mikolay Shares a 12-Month Outlook for Oracle Database Work, Performance Tuning, and Enterprise Systems
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Gregory Mikolay, a Senior Oracle Developer based in Salt Lake City, Utah, outlines what individuals should expect over the next year across Oracle PL/SQL development, SQL performance tuning, and enterprise database operations.
Utah, US, 25th February 2026, ZEX PR WIRE, Gregory Mikolay, Senior Oracle Developer and Oracle database consultant focused on PL/SQL development and performance tuning, is sharing a practical one-year outlook for individuals working in Oracle database development, application tuning, and enterprise reporting environments.
Gregory Mikolay’s outlook is shaped by more than two decades in IT and a career spent inside high-demand transactional systems, data warehouse environments, and reporting stacks that span Oracle EBS tooling and related enterprise workflows. Over the next year, he expects the work to keep moving toward higher urgency, higher scrutiny on performance, and faster cycles of change inside organizations.
I have embarked on several Career Paths throughout my life.
Looking to become an integral part of a team of individuals involved in all areas of development, from designing applications to troubleshooting database applications and software.
What changed recently
Across enterprise environments, the day-to-day expectations around database work have tightened. The technical bar remains high, but the bigger shift is operational: data sets are larger, systems are pushed harder, teams are more distributed, and the tolerance for slowdowns is lower.
Gregory Mikolay’s recent consulting work at Elite Data Partners has centered on PL/SQL development and database and application performance tuning for clients, often in hybrid settings. His prior role at Young Living Essential Oils combined Agile development with an on-call support model for promotions, requiring rapid context switching between planned work and urgent delivery support.
Position required one’s ability to switch between a market/customer ad hoc/on call support model for promotions and agile for development tasks.
What people are getting wrong
Gregory Mikolay sees individuals underestimate how much performance work is now a full-time mindset, not a periodic cleanup. Many treat tuning as something you do only when a system is already strained. In practice, tuning starts earlier: with table designs, table relationships, application interactions with database objects, query design, indexing optimization strategies, package design, and an ongoing habit of validating how changes behave under load.
He also sees individuals over-focus on tools and under-focus on fundamentals: clean SQL, readable PL/SQL, careful use of triggers, and clear documentation that survives team handoffs. In environments where business needs and technical constraints collide, long-term reliability often depends on consistency and communication, not clever shortcuts.
Known for precision and persistence, Gregory brings deep technical fluency to every project, often serving as a critical link between engineering teams and business units.
What is likely to get harder next year
Gregory Mikolay expects pressure to increase in four areas:
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Faster turnaround demands for production support and ad hoc needs
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Higher expectations for cross-team coordination across remote and offshore structures
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More attention to performance and data integrity alignment with business requirements
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Less tolerance for fragile fixes that do not scale
The strongest contributors will be those who can move between building and stabilizing. That includes the ability to tune SQL and PL/SQL, partner effectively with DBAs, and balance performance gains against real constraints like load, memory, and disk parameters.
Additional tasks required performance tuning of PL/SQL programs, SQL queries, creating indexes and working with DBA’s on database performance tuning measures balancing performance with resources/load/memory/disk parameters.
What will work
Mikolay expects the most durable approach to be practical, repeatable habits:
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Treat performance as a design requirement, not a rescue task
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Build change discipline around packages, procedures, functions, and triggers
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Invest in collaboration habits that hold up in hybrid and distributed teams
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Keep documentation and technical design artifacts current
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Stay fluent across the stack you support, including reporting and ETL where relevant
His experience spans transactional systems support, data warehouse ETL development on Oracle 19c, 12g, 11g, Oracle Reports and Discoverer environments, and enterprise support structures that connect IT delivery to business needs.
Data points from Gregory Mikolay’s background
These figures reflect the operating realities that shape Gregory Mikolay’s outlook:
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20+ years in the IT industry
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Consulting at Elite Data Partners since June 2022 (3 years 9 months)
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Young Living Essential Oils role: Feb 2018 to May 2022 (4 years 4 months)
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Crown Point Ecology contract: Jan 2016 to Feb 2018 (2 years 2 months)
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Signet Jewelers role: Jan 2013 to Jan 2016 (3 years 1 month)
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Fox Chapel Area High School graduation: 1986
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Associate’s Degree completion: 1999, summa cum laude, with a 4.0 grade
Three scenarios for the next 12 months and the best individual actions
Optimistic scenario
Workflows stabilize. Teams get clearer on ownership. Performance work is planned earlier and executed more consistently.
Best individual actions:
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Standardize a personal checklist for SQL and PL/SQL review before deployment
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Build a repeatable approach to indexing strategy and query validation
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Maintain a living library of patterns for packages, procedures, and common tuning fixes
Realistic scenario
Demand remains high. Priorities shift often. Support work and development work keep colliding, especially around promotions, reporting, and peak operational windows.
Best individual actions:
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Practice fast context switching with a tight note-taking and handoff routine
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Keep tuning skills sharp by regularly reviewing execution plans and query behavior
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Strengthen working relationships with DBAs and adjacent teams to shorten diagnosis time
Cautious scenario
More unplanned work lands in production. Systems run closer to the edge. Teams are stretched, and small inefficiencies create outsized disruption.
Best individual actions:
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Focus on stability first: simplify brittle SQL, use effective PL/SQL code, reduce unnecessary complexity
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Create rollback-aware deployment habits and clear validation steps
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Push for documentation discipline so fixes do not disappear with team changes
Readers can choose a scenario, optimistic, realistic, or cautious, and commit to the matching steps for the next 12 months. Start with the checklist and habits that fit your environment, then make them routine. The work compounds over time, especially in performance tuning and enterprise database support.
About Gregory Mikolay
Gregory Mikolay is a Senior Oracle Developer and Oracle database consultant based in Salt Lake City, Utah. He focuses on Oracle PL/SQL development, SQL performance tuning, and enterprise database support and optimization, with experience across transactional systems, data warehouse ETL work, and reporting environments.
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