WildAid Honors Lupita Nyong'o With Special Guest Djimon Hounsou At Annual Gala
by Stephi Wild
- Nov 10, 2019
WildAid, the global conservation organization leading the fight to end the illegal wildlife trade, held its annual fundraising gala, a?oeA Night in Africa,a?? on Saturday, November 9 at the Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel. Academy Award-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o and CEO of Angermeyer Cruises, Fiddi Angermeyer were honored as this year's Wildlife Champions for their partnerships with WildAid in support of the organization's message, 'Poaching Steals From Us All.a?? Gala sponsors included Elegance Brands Inc., Chantecaille, Moon Hollow Estate, and Kelleher International, all of whom support WildAid in its mission of wildlife conservation.
NBYT To Perform THE TEMPEST At New Britain Museum Of American Art
by A.A. Cristi
- Jun 3, 2019
Shakespeare's last play (written in 1610-11) and maritime romance of shipwrecks, sorcery, and spirits will be staged by the Teen Company of No Boundaries Youth Theater in June. Set at sea and on a remote island, the NBYT production will be inspired by the Connecticut shipping and whaling industries of the nineteenth century.