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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

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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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Design Without Borders: How VakkerLight Is Redefining Global Access to High-End Lighting

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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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WanliFlooring Develops Integrated Flooring Solutions for Residential and Commercial Projects

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China, 15th Apr 2026 – As material choices in residential and commercial construction continue to diversify, demand for environmentally responsible and high-performance building materials is steadily increasing. Against this backdrop, Shandong Wanli Decorative Materials Co., Ltd., a China SPC flooring supplier and manufacturer based in Liaocheng, Shandong Province, China, has expanded its presence in the global flooring materials sector through ongoing development in production capacity and manufacturing processes.

Company Overview
Core Business and Industry Positioning
Shandong Wanli Decorative Materials Co., Ltd. focuses on the production and distribution of environmentally conscious flooring materials. Its primary product portfolio includes SPC (stone plastic composite) flooring, LVT (luxury vinyl tile) flooring, and laminate flooring, complemented by a full range of flooring accessories.

As a comprehensive decorative materials manufacturer, the company operates integrated production facilities designed to support large-scale manufacturing and stable supply. It currently maintains 10 production lines and is planning to expand to 20 lines following the completion of a new manufacturing facility. Its products are distributed across multiple international markets, supporting a range of residential, commercial, and project-based applications.
Company History
The company has been active in the flooring industry for approximately two decades. It began operations in 2006 as a laminate flooring workshop and has since expanded into a broader manufacturing platform.
In 2011, Chiping Xinfeng Wood Co., Ltd. was established to expand engineered flooring capacity.
In 2018, Shandong Wanli Decorative Materials Co., Ltd. was formally established to focus on SPC flooring production, alongside Liaocheng Desco Decorative Materials Co., Ltd., which manages international trade operations.
In 2022, Shandong Wanli New Materials Co., Ltd. was established in Jinan, Shandong Province, China, to further support global market expansion.
In 2023, the company introduced LVT flooring products, completing a more comprehensive product portfolio.
In 2024, extrusion equipment for SPC flooring was upgraded to improve production efficiency.
In 2025, large-format engineered flooring press equipment was added to expand product specifications.
In 2026, the addition of 10 new production lines is expected to significantly increase manufacturing capacity.
Through ongoing upgrades in production technology and capacity, the company continues to expand its ability to supply flooring materials across multiple categories.
Core Products
SPC Flooring
SPC (stone plastic composite) flooring is manufactured using natural calcium carbonate and PVC through high-pressure extrusion processes. The material is characterized by water resistance, dimensional stability, and resistance to wear and impact. It is commonly used in residential, commercial, and project-based environments.
Dry Back LVT Flooring
LVT flooring, also referred to as luxury vinyl plank (LVP) or luxury vinyl flooring (LVF), is a resilient flooring material constructed with a PVC base layer, a printed design layer, and a wear-resistant surface. It offers a range of visual finishes, including wood and stone textures, and supports installation methods such as glue-down (dry back) and click systems. It is widely used in residential and commercial interiors.
Laminate Flooring
Laminate flooring is composed of multiple layers, including a wear layer, decorative layer, high-density fiberboard (HDF) core, and a balancing layer. It is designed to provide durability, surface resistance, and a wide range of visual patterns, making it suitable for both residential and commercial applications.
Floor Accessories and Installation Systems
The company also supplies installation-related products, including sealants, moisture barriers, trims, baseboards, underlayments, and maintenance products. These components are intended to support installation efficiency and long-term product performance.

Industry Position
Integrated Manufacturing Structure
The company operates as a direct manufacturer integrating production and sales functions. This structure enables greater control over production timelines, customization processes, and supply chain coordination.
Customization Capabilities
OEM and ODM services are available across product design, manufacturing, packaging, and delivery. These services are designed to accommodate varying technical and market requirements.
Manufacturing Capabilities
Production System
The company currently operates 10 production lines, including:
3 laminate flooring production lines
6 SPC flooring production lines
1 LVT flooring production line
Following planned expansion, total capacity is expected to reach 20 production lines, supporting increased output and broader product availability.

Quality Management
Operations are aligned with ISO9001 quality management standards, ISO14001 environmental management standards, and CE certification requirements. A standardized quality control system is applied across raw material sourcing, production processes, and final product inspection to support product consistency and compliance.
Application Value
Durability and Stability
Material selection and manufacturing processes are designed to maintain structural stability under varying environmental conditions. Production tolerances are controlled within defined limits, and quality inspection procedures are applied throughout the manufacturing process.
Installation and Maintenance
SPC and laminate flooring products utilize click-lock installation systems, supporting simplified assembly. Damaged sections can be replaced individually without removing the entire floor. Dry back LVT flooring requires adhesive installation and is typically handled by experienced installers.

Application Versatility
The product range is suitable for residential spaces such as bedrooms and living rooms, as well as high-traffic commercial environments including retail, education, and public facilities. Product specifications can be adapted based on usage requirements.
Design and Surface Finishes
The flooring products are available in a range of surface designs, including wood, stone, and textile-inspired finishes. Surface treatments such as embossed-in-register (EIR), matte finishes, and textured effects are used to enhance visual depth and material appearance.
Summary
Shandong Wanli Decorative Materials Co., Ltd. is a flooring manufacturer integrating research and development, production, and sales. Its product portfolio includes SPC flooring, LVT flooring, laminate flooring, and related accessories.
With an established production system, standardized quality management, and flexible customization capabilities, the company supplies flooring materials to international markets across multiple application scenarios. Future development plans include continued expansion of production capacity and further participation in global markets.
Contact Information
Contact: Joy Tian
Website: www.wanliflooring.com

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West Red Lake Gold Drills 904 Complex Hitting 215.26 grams per tonne Gold over 5.35 Metres

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We plan to keep two drills turning in the 904 Complex for the remainder of 2026, providing continuous news flow and updates as they become available

Canada, 15th Apr 2026– Global Stocks News – Sponsored content disseminated on behalf of West Red Lake Gold. On April 13, 2026, West Red Lake Gold Mines (TSXV: WRLG) (OTCQB: WRLGF) announced drill results from the Austin 904 Complex at its Madsen Mine Project in Ontario, Canada.

Situated at the bottom of Main Austin, starting at approximately 650 metres depth, the 904 Complex is a high-grade panel of mineralization, about 200 square metres, the equivalent of seven regulation NFL football fields.

This area has seen very little mining historically, leaving the main mineralized zone mostly intact. That is expected to allow for larger stopes and more efficient development and extraction from this high-grade area.

“The 904 Complex in lower Austin is steadily growing into a very important part of the future at Madsen,” stated Will Robinson, VP of Exploration in the April 13, 2026 press release. “Having only just gained access to this area for drilling in late 2025, the results received to date are highly encouraging.

“For historic comparison,” continued Robinson, “The High-Grade Zone discovery by Goldcorp Inc. in Red Lake was initially established on nine holes with a weighted average grade of 311 grams per tonne gold, uncapped, over 2.3 metres[1] – we already have multiple results received to date out of 904 that exceed these grades and thicknesses.”

Previously released 904 highlights include 11.2 metres @ 26.16 g/t gold, 3.55 metres @ 37.87 g/t gold, 7.8 Metres @ 139.45 g/t gold, 7.7 metres @ 18.31 g/t gold, 8.7 metres @ 74.70 g/t gold, 4.3 metres @ 30.16 g/t gold.

Also, 4.75 metres @ 219.73 g/t gold, 2.5 metres @ 133.13 g/t gold, 3 metres @ 148.36 g/t gold, 5 metres @ 36.06 g/t gold, 3.15 metres @ 41.90 g/t gold.

In the video below, Robinson breaks down the significance of the April 13, 2026 904 Complex drill results.

“I want to provide a little bit of background information on the news we just put out today,” stated Robinson in the YouTube explainer video. “We’re announcing some very exciting drill results from the Lower Austin area, and a new area that we’ve been defining, called the 904 Complex.”

“These results come from our definition drilling programs that are ongoing at Madsen. The holes were drilled from the 13 level in the Madsen Mine, which is at approximately 650 meters depth. The deposit was mined, historically, down to around 1,300 meters depth.”

“We find ourselves at about the halfway point,” continued Robinson. “We’re starting to tap into some high tonnage, less remnant areas of the mine. That’s one of the things about the 904 Complex that is so important. It’s essentially a 200 by 200-metre panel of gold mineralization that remains mostly intact.”

FIGURE 5. Long Section showing drill highlights from current press release in Austin 904 Complex with (grade x thickness) at ≥ 25 (g/t Au x m). Interval length denotes downhole core length. True thickness has not been calculated, but is expected to be ≥ 70% of downhole length based on intercept angles observed in the drill core.[2]

[2] Mineral resources are estimated at a cut-off grade of 3.38 g/t Au and a gold price of US1,800/oz. Please refer to the technical report entitled “NI 43-101 Technical Report and Prefeasibility Study for the Madsen Mine, Ontario, Canada”, prepared by SRK Consulting (Canada) Inc. and dated January 7, 2025 (the “Madsen Report”). A full copy of the Madsen Report is available on the Company’s website and on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

“Most of the mining that we do at Madsen occurs in proximity to remnant workings and historic development,” stated Robinson in the explainer video. “Having access to a large area of un-mined mineralization will benefit us greatly. We’ve only drilled 30 meters down into the 904 complex panel. We still have roughly 170 meters of vertical extent to continue defining this high potential area.”

“We plan to keep two drills turning in the 904 Complex for the remainder of 2026, providing continuous news flow and updates as they become available,” concluded Robinson.

Exploding global debt is threatening the stability of fiat currency. Gold, unlike cash, can not be generated through government policy or financial engineering. A weakened US dollar is bullish for gold.

“The country with the largest debt—$39 trillion and counting—is the United States,” writes WRLG founding strategic investor Frank Giustra on March 23, 2026. “Interest on that debt now exceeds defense spending.”

“With over $10 trillion in U.S. debt maturing in the next 12 months and the 10-year yield approaching 4.5%, the massive $1 trillion in interest costs the U.S. absorbed last year are set to climb even higher.”

“I am quite certain that the price of gold, as measured in fiat currency, can only rise dramatically in years to come,” added Giustra.

2025 was a “ramp-up year” that saw the Madsen Mine pour 20,147 ounces of gold, sold at an average price of US$3,650 per ounce, yielding total gold sales revenue of US$73 million (C$99 million).

WRLG declared commercial production at the mine on January 1, 2026. Since then, production has continued, and the price of gold has increased from US$4,330 per ounce to US$4,750 per ounce.

The technical information presented in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Will Robinson, P.Geo., Vice President of Exploration for West Red Lake Gold and the Qualified Person for exploration at the West Red Lake Project, as defined by NI 43-101. Mr. Robinson is not independent of WRLG.

Contact: guy.bennett@globalstocksnews.com 

Disclaimer: West Red Lake Gold paid Global Stocks News (GSN) $1,750 for the research, writing and dissemination of this content. 

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The Madsen Mine deposit presently hosts a National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”) Indicated resource of 1.65 million ounces (“Moz”) of gold grading 7.4 g/t Au within 6.9 Mt, and an Inferred resource of 0.37 Moz of gold grading 6.3 g/t Au within 1.8 Mt. Mineral resources are estimated at a cut-off grade of 3.38 g/t Au and a gold price of US$1,800/oz. A full copy of the Madsen Report is available on the Company’s website and on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

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