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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.
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Yaya Reyes, Chief Culture Creator
ART & SOUL: Hamptons
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Michael Pisseri Launches “Process Over Panic” Pledge for Student Resilience and STEM Readiness
Connecticut, USA, 14th March 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — Education leader Michael Pisseri has announced a new personal initiative called the “Process Over Panic” Pledge, a commitment to promote resilience, strong school culture and practical STEM readiness at a time when students face academic and emotional pressure nationwide.
Pisseri says the pledge is rooted in lessons from his own career, including leading a seven-year turnaround at Davenport Ridge Elementary School and presenting at a National STEM Conference at NASA’s Johnson Space Center.
“The process that leads to the outcome is the most important,” Pisseri said. “That is where you build a team, set up a plan, fail, refine and then achieve success.”
His pledge comes as recent national data shows:
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Student maths and reading scores remain below pre-2020 levels in many US districts.
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The CDC reports increased rates of persistent sadness and anxiety among adolescents.
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STEM occupations are projected to grow faster than non-STEM roles over the next decade.
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Many schools report gaps in student engagement and consistent attendance.
“STEM teaches students how to think,” Pisseri said. “Curiosity and problem solving apply to everything. That’s where you have collaboration, team work and higher order thinking skills.”
He also believes resilience must be taught intentionally.
“Never give up. Belief that you can get better every day. It has to be ingrained in you.”
And at the center of it all is trust.
“Be a good listener. Be authentic. Be someone people trust and keep moving forward.”
The “Process Over Panic” Pledge: 7 Personal Commitments
Pisseri is committing to the following behaviours:
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Prioritise school climate first by modelling calm, respectful communication daily. There should be clear expectations and buy in from all so that students continue to grow and improve.
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Teach process before outcomes by breaking large goals into small, measurable steps.
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Integrate weekly STEM thinking exercises that focus on problem solving, not memorisation.
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Hold structured reflection sessions with students to review progress and refine plans.
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Model resilience publicly by sharing stories of failure and improvement.
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Start each term with direction-setting conversations focused on growth, connection and impact.
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Protect balance by aligning professional goals with personal well-being practices.
“I define success as living in alignment with your values while continuing to grow,” he said.
Do It Yourself Toolkit: 10 Free Actions Anyone Can Take
You do not need a title or budget to take part. Here are ten actions individuals can start today:
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Set one weekly family or classroom check-in focused on growth.
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Replace one performance-based question with a process-based question.
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Introduce a simple STEM challenge at home using everyday materials.
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Create a visible “mistake board” to normalise learning from errors.
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Read one article per week about innovation or environmental science.
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Volunteer one hour at a local school or youth programme.
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Encourage journalling about effort, not just results.
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Reduce screen distractions during study time.
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Ask students what they want more of and less of this year.
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Share one story of perseverance within your community.
30-Day Progress Tracker
Week 1: Define your direction. What do you want more of? What do you want less of?
Week 2: Introduce one new resilience practice. Track consistency daily.
Week 3: Add one STEM-focused activity. Reflect on engagement.
Week 4: Review progress. What improved? What needs refining?
Simple checklist:
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Weekly check-in completed
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Process goal set
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Reflection session held
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STEM activity completed
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Resilience story shared
At the end of 30 days, assess growth in mindset, engagement and consistency.
Call to Action
Michael Pisseri invites educators, parents, students and community members to take the “Process Over Panic” Pledge, commit to one concrete action, and share the toolkit within their own networks. Sustainable change, he believes, starts locally.
“Success is not just achieving outcomes,” he said. “It is becoming someone you respect along the way.”
To read the full interview, visit the website here.
About Michael Pisseri
Michael Pisseri is a Fairfield, Connecticut-based education leader and Social Studies and Intervention Teacher in New York City Public Schools. He previously served as Principal of Davenport Ridge Elementary School, leading a seven-year turnaround that resulted in state recognition for school climate and academic performance. In 2024, he presented at a National STEM Conference at NASA’s Johnson Space Center. His work focuses on resilience, alignment, STEM engagement and long-term student success.
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Josh Rosen Reflects on 14 Years of Building Hotspex Media Into a Performance Driven Powerhouse
- How Co-Founder and President Josh Rosen Transformed a Vision of Media Clarity Into Enterprise Grade Impact
A Founder’s Vision Rooted in Accountability
Ontario, Canada, 14th March 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — For 14 years, Josh Rosen has served as co-founder and president of Hotspex Media, guiding the company from an ambitious startup to a globally recognized digital media and performance marketing organization. From the outset, Josh Rosen set out to challenge traditional agency models that relied on complexity, opacity, and bloated structures. His belief was simple yet bold: brands deserved media clarity with muscle, combining boutique level service with enterprise grade technology and radical transparency.
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As co-founder and president for 14 years, Josh Rosen has focused on building a company grounded in accountability. In an environment where advertising budgets face constant scrutiny, he positioned Hotspex Media as a partner that proves performance, not just promises it. Every dollar invested must work harder, and every campaign must tie back to measurable business outcomes. This philosophy became the operating standard inside the organization, shaping hiring decisions, product development, and client relationships alike.
Josh Rosen understood early that long term relevance would require more than competitive pricing or surface level reporting. It would require structural commitment to clarity. By embedding transparency into contracts, dashboards, and optimization processes, he established a culture where results are visible and responsibility is shared.
Redefining Media Through Insight and Precision
Under Josh Rosen’s leadership, Hotspex Media developed a model that merges human insight with media precision. He recognized early that automation alone would not define the future of advertising. Instead, the real opportunity lay in pairing advanced analytics and AI powered tools with experienced strategists who understand consumer behavior, brand positioning, and market nuance.
Josh Rosen has championed proprietary technology solutions that empower teams to plan, transact, and optimize with speed and control. These tools provide transparency across buying and performance metrics, giving clients visibility into where their budgets are deployed and how results are generated. In a fragmented media landscape defined by signal loss and platform shifts, this integration of insight and precision has become a defining competitive advantage.
Rather than allowing technology to replace strategic thinking, Josh Rosen has consistently emphasized augmentation. Data informs; people interpret. Algorithms execute; leaders refine. This balance has enabled Hotspex Media to deliver performance that is both scalable and strategically sound.
Challenging the Status Quo of Holding Companies
Throughout his 14-year tenure, Josh Rosen has positioned Hotspex Media as a credible alternative to traditional hold company agencies. He observed that many brands felt underserved by large, layered organizations that often hid inefficiencies behind complexity. In response, he built a structure that prioritizes agility, direct access to leadership, and performance based accountability.
Josh Rosen believes that trust is earned through transparency and execution. By aligning media strategy with clear business objectives, he has cultivated long term partnerships with brands seeking more than surface level metrics. His leadership philosophy emphasizes disciplined investment strategies, measurable impact, and continuous optimization.
This approach has resonated with marketers navigating increasing pressure to deliver more with less. Agencies and internal teams alike face mandates for efficiency, speed, and proof of return. Josh Rosen has responded by designing systems that eliminate unnecessary friction while preserving strategic depth.
Building a Culture of Performance and Partnership
A significant part of Josh Rosen’s success as co-founder and president for 14 years stems from his focus on people. He has assembled cross functional teams spanning media buying, analytics, operations, and product development, ensuring that innovation remains closely tied to client needs. Collaboration, accountability, and intellectual curiosity form the cultural backbone of the organization.
Josh Rosen has consistently reinforced the idea that high performance is not accidental. It is the result of structured processes, clear communication, and empowered talent. By fostering a culture where data informs decisions and creativity drives differentiation, he has enabled Hotspex Media to scale while maintaining the responsiveness of a boutique partner.
Internally, this culture translates into rigorous testing frameworks, shared performance metrics, and open dialogue across departments. Externally, it results in clients who feel aligned rather than managed. Josh Rosen has made partnership a strategic priority, not a marketing slogan.
Navigating Complexity With Strategic Clarity
The advertising ecosystem has evolved dramatically over the past 14 years, shaped by privacy regulations, platform consolidation, AI acceleration, and growing demands for measurable ROI. Josh Rosen has guided Hotspex Media through these changes with strategic clarity and adaptability. Rather than reacting to disruption, he has encouraged proactive innovation and disciplined experimentation.
Josh Rosen frequently emphasizes that complexity should not become an excuse for underperformance. Agencies and brands alike must simplify where possible, focus on outcomes, and leverage technology responsibly. By combining data driven rigor with human empathy, he has helped clients navigate fragmentation while maintaining control over their media investments.
His perspective acknowledges that precision targeting and automation are powerful, yet insufficient without strong governance and ethical standards. As co-founder and president for 14 years, Josh Rosen has consistently advocated for responsible data usage, clear reporting structures, and transparent vendor relationships.
Media Clarity With Muscle in Action
The brand vision behind Hotspex Media reflects Josh Rosen’s long term perspective as co-founder and president for 14 years. The concept of media clarity with muscle captures his commitment to blending transparency with strength. Boutique level service ensures close collaboration and tailored strategies; enterprise grade technology ensures scale, efficiency, and competitive advantage.
Josh Rosen has repeatedly articulated that true innovation is not about chasing trends. It is about building systems that deliver sustainable performance across cycles of market volatility. His approach integrates advanced analytics, proprietary tools, and strategic oversight to create a unified framework for growth. Clients benefit from actionable insights, transparent reporting, and the confidence that their media investments are managed with precision.
This clarity extends beyond reporting dashboards. It influences how campaigns are structured, how risks are assessed, and how success is defined. Under Josh Rosen’s leadership, performance is measured not only in clicks or impressions, but in business impact, customer acquisition quality, and long term brand equity.
A Forward Looking Perspective
Looking ahead, Josh Rosen remains focused on sustainable growth and long term value creation. As co-founder and president for 14 years, he understands that leadership requires both vision and discipline. Future success will depend on balancing automation with human judgment, speed with strategy, and innovation with accountability.
Josh Rosen continues to serve as a thought leader within the marketing and media community, sharing insights on AI integration, performance marketing trends, and the evolving expectations of brands and consumers. His commentary consistently centers on measurable outcomes, operational transparency, and strategic adaptability.
After 14 years at the helm, Josh Rosen has built more than a media company. He has established a performance driven organization rooted in trust, clarity, and transformative impact. As Hotspex Media continues to expand its capabilities and global reach, Josh Rosen’s leadership remains anchored in the principles that shaped its foundation: accountability, insight, precision, partnership, and the unwavering belief that media, when executed with discipline and transparency, can be a true engine of growth.
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Lavetir Reveals Top Bridesmaid Dress Picks for Spring-Summer Weddings: Fresh Colors, Modern Fits
From timeless neutrals to statement hues like aqua blue, Lavetir highlights the rising demand for stylish, versatile, and budget-conscious options in this season’s most sought-after bridal party fashion trends.
New York, NY, United States, 14th Mar 2026 – As spring and summer wedding season approaches, bridal parties are placing greater emphasis on colour harmony, comfort, and photo-ready elegance. Lavetir is responding with a curated seasonal edit of bridesmaid dresses, offering brides a broad selection of colours, silhouettes, sleeve styles, and size options designed to suit a wide range of wedding aesthetics.

The collection features an expansive palette spanning white, burgundy, navy, blush, sage, dusty rose, champagne, coral, fuchsia, emerald, and more than 40 additional shades, giving brides the freedom to build coordinated yet expressive bridal party looks.
Among this season’s standout picks, aqua blue bridesmaid dresses are drawing strong interest. The shade carries a refreshing blue-green tone that pairs well with garden ceremonies, coastal celebrations, and outdoor receptions. Aqua blue complements a wide range of skin tones and works across both traditional matching arrangements and contemporary mix-and-match styling.
Lavetir’s aqua blue collection includes long flowing gowns and shorter silhouettes, with sleeveless, cap sleeve, and long-sleeve options available. Plus-size and petite cuts are offered throughout the range, reflecting the brand’s focus on fit and comfort for every bridesmaid.
Affordability remains a priority. Select aqua blue styles are priced under $100, helping bridal parties stay on budget without compromising on style.
For brides seeking something more dramatic, black bridesmaid dresses remain a strong choice. The colour holds particular appeal for evening ceremonies, urban venues, and modern ballrooms where understated glamour is the goal.
Popular styles across the collection include Abigail, Vivian, Averi, Kayla, Josephine, Emily, Leilani, Amara, Charlotte, Emma, Estelle, Jennifer, and Ariel, each drawing positive customer ratings for their design and wearability.
Lavetir’s spring and summer range is built around what today’s bridal parties actually need: versatile styling, size inclusivity, accessible pricing, and colours that photograph well across a variety of settings. Whether the vision calls for soft pastels, bold jewel tones, or earthy bohemian hues, the collection gives brides the options to bring that vision to life.
For brides planning warm-weather celebrations this season, Lavetir’s featured edit, led by aqua blue and supported by a full spectrum of seasonal shades, offers a strong starting point for building a polished, cohesive bridal party look.
Explore the full collection at: https://www.lavetir.com/
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