LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY – Before the pageant crowns and bright lights, Ariana Rodriguez was a child in Kentucky’s foster care system, moving between more than 20 homes and facing uncertainty at every turn. Now crowned Miss Kentucky 2026, she’s using her platform to help other children navigate the struggles she once endured. From Foster Care to…
STEVENS POINT, WISCONSIN – From family festivals to live music and community celebrations, the Stevens Point area is packed with activities this weekend, September 4–7. Here are three events locals and visitors alike won’t want to miss. Pacelli Panacea The 51st annual Pacelli Panacea will take place Friday through Sunday at 1301 Maria Drive in…
JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN – More than 130 Mercyhealth East Clinic workers are still on strike, surpassing two months on the picket line as they continue pushing for better pay, affordable health care, and stronger safety measures at the Janesville facility. Workers Rally at State Capitol On Thursday, striking employees traveled to Madison and rallied on the…
MANITOWOC, WISCONSIN – More than sixty years ago, a piece of the Soviet spacecraft Sputnik 4 came crashing down in an unlikely place — the middle of a street in downtown Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Today, the city celebrates that cosmic coincidence with Sputnikfest, a festival that blends Cold War history with small-town charm and plenty of…
LONDON — After seven years away from the road, Radiohead have officially announced their first live shows since 2018. The long-anticipated return will take the band to London, Madrid, Bologna, Copenhagen, and Berlin for four-night residencies this winter. A Long-Awaited Reunion Drummer Philip Selway explained that the band reunited for rehearsals last year: “After a…
ALPENA, MI — This Saturday, music lovers in Alpena will be treated to a special free concert at Trinity Episcopal Church, 124 E. Washington Ave. The event begins at 2 p.m. and features The CAR Trio alongside special guest Eddie Siwiec, a celebrated member of the Polka Music Hall of Fame. A Trio with Deep…
KNOXVILLE, TN — Folk musician John Benjamin Davis is set to appear on WDVX’s Blue Plate Special with a live performance of Pickers Anonymous on September 4 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Visit Knoxville, 301 S. Gay Street. The event brings together history, tradition, and original songwriting in one of the city’s signature…
ILLINOIS — Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site is bringing together bluegrass music and 1830s history for its annual Traditional Music Festival and Bluegrass Concerts from September 5–7. The event, first launched in 1980, has grown into a seasonal highlight where history and live performance meet. Traditional Sounds in a Historic Setting Performers from across…
VENTURA COUNTY, CA — Classical music lovers in Ventura County have plenty to look forward to this fall. A wide-ranging lineup of concerts will bring everything from intimate chamber recitals to large-scale symphonic celebrations, showcasing both international stars and local talent. Highlights at Bank of America Performing Arts Center The Thousand Oaks venue will host…
NEW YORK — A longtime street scam has resurfaced in broad daylight, this time caught on video by a sharp-eyed New Yorker. A Reddit user, who goes by the handle Severe_Fun_6773, described how they were stopped on the street by a driver trying to run the infamous “ring scam” that has been circulating for decades….