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First Los Angeles Korean Film Festival draws 2,200 across 19 films
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The inaugural Los Angeles Korean Film Festival wrapped Sept. 24-26 with screenings, Q&As and panels spotlighting independent, arthouse, short-form and AI-driven Korean cinema.
Derek Hui says wedding photography shaped his music career
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Derek Hui, the Toronto-born entrepreneur now based in Tokyo, says photographing more than 400 weddings gave him the discipline he later used to fund and manage artists.
Lux Cruises Group renames Emperor Cruises ship for Bái Tử Long Bay
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Lux Cruises Group has rebranded Emperor Cruises Legacy Halong as Emperor Cruises Legacy Fai Tsi Long, effective Oct. 1, 2026, to sharpen the vessel’s focus on Bái Tử Long Bay, Vietnamese art and private cruising.
IndoUSrare and GORD name 2026 Bridging RARE award honorees
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IndoUSrare and GORD have named three leaders for the 2026 Abbey Meyers Khushi Bridging RARE Awards ahead of the Bridging RARE Gala on Nov. 1 in Manassas, Virginia.
BeBe Zahara Benet launches Global Creative Council Minnesota
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Global Creative Council Minnesota, a new nonprofit founded by BeBe Zahara Benet, launched publicly in Minneapolis to connect fashion and arts groups across the state.
Historic French château reveals 250 years of history and local lore
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A restored 18th-century château overlooking Cordes-sur-Ciel in southwest France is going on the market after nearly 30 years of discoveries by its current owners.
Mozilla Festival returns to Barcelona with Wilding theme
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Mozilla Foundation is bringing Mozilla Festival back to Barcelona for Oct. 28-30, 2026, with more than 2,000 builders, artists and activists expected at Recinte Fabra i Coats.
Hiten Bhuta links Gandhi Day, AI and community ties in Chicago
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Hiten Bhuta took part in three Chicago-area events on Oct. 2-3, 2026, tying Gandhian service to AI for public benefit and Indian-American community engagement.
Autism Theater Project brings The Voice Inside to Hollywood
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Autism Theater Project will showcase its television series The Voice Inside at a live event in Hollywood on Oct. 23, 2026, as part of a broader effort to elevate mental health, autism and youth voice in the national conversation.
Louis Armstrong prequel film targets $10,000 crowdfunding goal
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Historian Allen Y. Kimble, Jr. is developing a feature film about the Colored Waif’s Home and the overlooked people who helped shape young Louis Armstrong in New Orleans.
Diane Helentjaris wins 2026 Inspiring Women Award
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Author and public health physician Diane Helentjaris has been selected for the 2026 Inspiring Women Award in Los Angeles for her storytelling, advocacy and influence beyond her professional work.
PVBLIC Foundation marks 10 years of its Ibero-American summit at the UN and awards Enrique Riquelme
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PVBLIC Foundation held the 10th edition of the Cumbre de Impacto Iberoamericano at UN headquarters in New York on Sept. 25, with Spain as the focus country and a broad agenda spanning energy, oceans, AI and finance.
University Archives lines up Hancock, MLK and Dickens highlights for October 21 sale
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University Archives will hold an online-only Rare Autographs, Manuscripts, Books & Photographs auction on Oct. 21 with 448 lots spanning autographs, documents, books, photos and relics.
iPR Summit debuts in Guayaquil with 350 attendees
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The first iPR Summit brought more than 350 professionals to Guayaquil on Oct. 6, 2026, for conversations on how public relations is changing.
John Doyle returns to Memphis in May as programming VP
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Memphis in May International Festival has named John Doyle its new vice president of programming, effective Oct. 1, 2026. Doyle is returning to the festival after 23 years leading Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum and the Memphis Music Hall of Fame, as…
Mr. Normal brings a lime-green performance to The Armory Show
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Anonymous Brooklyn painter Mr. Normal drew attention at The Armory Show 2026 in New York by walking the fair in an all-green outfit that turned the aisles into a live performance.
Rudolph Academy rolls out Halloween classroom activities for teachers and students
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Rudolph Academy has launched a free Halloween activity collection for classrooms, homeschool learning and seasonal enrichment.
Living Legends Foundation marks 35 years with Atlanta gala honoring Black music leaders
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The Living Legends Foundation celebrated its 35th anniversary Friday in Atlanta with an awards gala that honored executives, broadcasters, entrepreneurs and advocates across Black music and entertainment.
Meteorite-inlaid sword draws crowds at Saudi falcons exhibition
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A sword inlaid with meteorite fragments and priced at $533,000 is on display at the Saudi International Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026 in Riyadh.
Miami Beach extends Miami Spice through October and adds fall events, hotel offers
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Miami Beach is leaning into fall travel with the first extension of Miami Spice through Oct. 31, the return of the South Beach Seafood Festival and new seasonal hotel packages.
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