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Ligori & Ligori sets fourth annual free turkey giveaway in Tampa
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Ligori & Ligori Injury Lawyers will host its fourth annual Thanksgiving turkey giveaway on Nov. 7 at its Tampa office, offering one turkey per family while supplies last.
Music merch drops platforms market seen reaching $6.37 billion by 2030
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The market for music merch drops platforms is projected to grow 14.7% a year through 2030, fueled by social commerce, limited-edition fan products and deeper artist-brand tie-ups. North America leads today, while Asia-Pacific is expected to grow…
Abramorama lands North American theatrical rights to documentary The Choice
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Abramorama has acquired North American theatrical distribution rights to The Choice, the documentary based on Dr. Edith Eger’s memoir, with a New York City theatrical launch set for Jan. 15 at the Quad. The film is also moving into a wider North…
Elie Wiesel Foundation plans Chanukah concert in New York
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The Elie Wiesel Foundation will mark 40 years since Elie Wiesel’s Nobel Peace Prize with a Dec. 9 concert at The Town Hall in New York City. Proceeds from the event will support Beit Tzipora Centers in Israel and student exchanges linking American…
St. Elias Middle Eastern Festival returns to Atlanta Oct. 10-11
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St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Church will host the 48th Annual Middle Eastern Festival in Atlanta on Oct. 10-11, bringing food, music, church tours and family activities to a cashless weekend event.
Music utilities market seen reaching $1.3B by 2030
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The music utilities market is projected to grow from $1.08 billion in 2026 to $1.3 billion by 2030, driven by AI audio tools, cloud-native software and streaming expansion.
Iranian-American artist Delara builds momentum after debut single
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Delara Delbarian, an Iranian-American singer, songwriter, actress and dancer from Tehran, is pushing further into music after launching her recording career with the 2024 debut single “Pishe To.” The Los Angeles-based artist is positioning new…
Music training education market seen growing to $9.33 billion by 2030
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The Business Research Company says the global music training education market is expanding as digital platforms, certification courses and flexible learning options gain traction.
Wellspring draws 500-plus to Turkish Food & Culture Day in Orange
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Wellspring Community Center brought more than 500 people to Orange’s High Plains Community Center on Oct. 4 for its second annual Turkish Food & Culture Day. The event mixed food, dance and hands-on arts as the Connecticut nonprofit looks to build…
Setlist-synced merch offers market seen growing to $2.88 billion by 2030
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The market for setlist-synced merchandise offers is projected to rise from $1.21 billion in 2025 to $1.45 billion in 2026, with live concert attendance and fan engagement tech driving demand.
Uncle Ryano turns Thanksgiving into a turkey rebellion in new animated video
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Uncle Ryano has released a new animated video for “The Turkey Fought Back,” a comic Thanksgiving rewrite from his album Voices In My Head. The release spotlights his blend of Americana, satire, and cartoon chaos, while also reinforcing his work…
Diaspora Arts Connection marks 10 years of Let Her Sing with California concerts and film program
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Diaspora Arts Connection is marking the 10th anniversary of Let Her Sing® with concerts in San Francisco and San Diego and a San Francisco film program centered on women’s voices and artistic freedom.
Arab America Foundation sets November CONNECT summit in Virginia
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The Arab America Foundation says its 2026 CONNECT Empowerment Summit will bring Arab Americans together Nov. 6-7 at the Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles in Chantilly, Virginia.
Egypt Criss releases new album Warfare with Sammattick
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Egypt Criss has released her new album Warfare on all major streaming platforms through Puddin Records.
Arab America Foundation launches Arab America Ensemble for classical Arab music
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The Arab America Foundation has created the Arab America Ensemble, a new touring musical initiative focused on preserving and performing classical Arab music.
Darvishi books Sofar Sounds debut in Los Angeles
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Iranian-American pop artist Darvishi will perform at Sofar Sounds in Los Angeles on Oct. 29 at 8 p.m., marking her first appearance in the live series.
Heart Theatre brings Jesús Daniel Hernández to Whitefish for free concert
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Heart Theatre will present tenor Jesús Daniel Hernández in a free Sept. 26 concert at North Valley Music School in Whitefish, Montana, alongside pianist Mitchell Zeidwig and special guest Mike Eldred.
Irany releases mariachi single honoring Mexican roots and self-worth
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Mexican-American singer, musician and accordionist Irany has released “Ahora Sí Quieres Querer,” a mariachi single out Sept. 4, 2026 on digital platforms.
Adam wa Mishmish launches first U.S. live music tour
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The Arabic-language children’s brand is bringing its characters, music and storytelling to six U.S. cities starting Sept. 19, 2026, as it expands beyond digital audiences.
Packable rain poncho jacket market seen topping $3.42 billion by 2030
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The packable rain poncho jacket market is projected to grow from $2.56 billion in 2026 to $3.42 billion by 2030, driven by outdoor recreation, travel demand and interest in compact weather protection.
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