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illycaffè, the global leader in high-quality, sustainably-grown coffee, announces it will host an exclusive week long residency of two highly acclaimed, Michelin Starred Italian chefs Antonia Klugmann and Alfio Ghezzi, who will bring their culinary talent to New York's Chefs Club Counter September 30 - October 5, 2018.

In what should be a highlight of the new season, soprano Anna Netrebko sings her first Aida with The Metropolitan Opera, going toe-to-toe with mezzo-soprano Anita Rachvelishvili as Amneris. See Aida simulcast live in HD on the big screen at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Saturday, October 6th at 12:55pm, part of the Classical Series with support from The Ridgefield Press and Whistle Stop Bakery. With the epic backdrop of ancient Egypt, Verdi's Aida is packed with magnificent choruses, complex ensembles, and elaborate ballets. Few operas have matched Aida in its exploration of the conflict of private emotion and public duty, and perhaps no other has remained to the present day so unanimously appreciated by audiences and critics alike.

The 2018 Margaret Mead Film Festival—the internationally recognized premier platform for documentary films—will screen 55 outstanding films representing 39 countries and host special events and performances from Thursday, October 18, through Sunday, October 21, at the American Museum of Natural History. The public can purchase tickets and see full film descriptions and trailers online at amnh.org/mead, and can create a personalized film schedule at mead2018.sched.com.

Major Lazer debuts a new song “Orkant/Balance Pon It” featuring South African singer Babes Wodumo today. The song comes accompanied by a second visual collaboration between Major Lazer and South African director Adriaan Louw, this time shot in Durban, South Africa—listen/watch here.

The New England Foundation for the Arts' Creative City program announces the SOUND, a series of three public art installations created by composer and sound artist Beau Kenyon taking place throughout Boston through November. All programs are free and open to the public.

Major Lazer debut a brand new Afrobeats Mix, blending music from across the continent and lending their global platform to trendsetting African artists and their longtime inspirations and collaborators, as well as teasing new music, here.

The Baxter Dance Festival, the Western Cape's premier dance platform, returns to the Baxter for its 14th annual instalment with 32 works by 54 choreographers being performed over 10 days, from Thursday 4 October until Saturday 13 October 2018. Opening this year's festival is Rolex Mentor and Protege Laureate (2004) Junaid Jemal Sendi and Addisu Demissie Kifle from Destino Dance Company based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

The New England Foundation for the Arts' Creative City program announces the SOUND, a series of three public art installations created by composer and sound artist Beau Kenyon taking place throughout Boston through November. All programs are free and open to the public.

In what should be a highlight of the new season, soprano Anna Netrebko sings her first Aida with The Metropolitan Opera, going toe-to-toe with mezzo-soprano Anita Rachvelishvili as Amneris. See Aida simulcast live in HD on the big screen at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Saturday, October 6th at 12:55pm, part of the Classical Series with support from The Ridgefield Press and Whistle Stop Bakery.

Peet's Coffee, The Original Craft Coffee, announced its 2018 fall lineup influenced by the enchanting spices that mark the season. The handcrafted offerings include the debut of the Vanilla Cardamom Latte alongside returning fall favorites like the Vine & Walnut Blend, Pumpkin Latte, and Pumpkin Chai Latte.

illycaff, the global leader in high-quality, sustainably-grown coffee, today announced the nine countries whose Arabica beans will participate in this October's Ernesto Illy International Coffee Award (EIICA). The Award, now in its third year, recognizes coffee growers who demonstrate excellence in achieving sustainable quality. The award is named in honor of illycaff's beloved late, second-generation leader, and celebrates the company's nearly three decades of hand-in-hand work with farmers on a global scale to realize a dream of offering the best coffee to the world.

Beginning Sunday, August 5, at 9 PM ET/ 6 PM PT, National Geographic will embark on the journey of a lifetime with the summer's biggest and boldest live television event, YELLOWSTONE LIVE, a four-night multi-platform extravaganza that will showcase the best of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE brings its popular and electrifying stage spectacular to The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, with eight unforgettable performances presented by Jam Theatricals. This critically-acclaimed extravaganza is a combination of a Broadway musical and a Cirque adventure wrapped into a spectacular holiday gift for the entire family. Tickets go on sale July 27 at 12 noon.

NBC Shares Primetime Schedule For 7/2-7/29

The Center for Ballet and the Arts at NYU (CBA), the first-ever international institute for scholars and artists of ballet and its related arts and sciences, today announces the launch of its Artistic Partnership Initiative (API). API is a joint initiative between The Center and major professional dance companies around the world to advance the art of choreography. The API Fellowship will give artists selected by the companies the full resources of The Center and NYU for a three to four-week residency to develop new work. Nominees are artists with notable choreographic potential.

 NO PASSPORT REQUIRED, hosted and executive produced by renowned chef Marcus Samuelsson, takes viewers on an inspiring journey across the U.S. to explore and celebrate the wide-ranging diversity of immigrant traditions and cuisines woven into American food and culture. The new six-part series, produced by Eater for PBS, premieres Tuesdays, July 10 through August 7, 9:00-10:00 p.m. ET, and Tuesday, August 14, 8:00-9:00 p.m. ET (check local listings) on PBS. The series can also be streamed at 9:00 p.m. ET on Tuesdays on PBS.org, the PBS Food NO PASSPORT REQUIRED site, PBS mobile and OTT apps, and local PBS member station websites. 

North Norfolk's award-winning Holt Festival has announced that Anwen, Lady Hurt is to be their new permanent Artistic Director from 2019 onwards.

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf brand, one of the world's leading roaster and retailers of specialty coffee and tea, today announced that it is expanding its selection of cold brew coffee and teas in time for summer. The classic Vietnamese Cold Brew Coffee and the new seasonal flavors of Mango Cold Brew Tea and Black Cherry Cold Brew Tea are available until August 26. The company will also offer any small cold brew coffee* or cold brew tea for $2 every Thursday in June from 2 - 6 p.m. at participating locations.

The ILLUMINATE Film Festival, taking place May 30 - June 3, is pleased to announce that it will be honoring author and humanitarian Lynne Twist with the 2018 Conscious Visionary Award. From working with Mother Teresa in Calcutta to the refugee camps in Ethiopia and the threatened rainforests of the Amazon, as well as guiding the philanthropy of some of the world's wealthiest families, Twist's on-the-ground work has brought her a deep understanding of people's relationship with money. Her breadth of knowledge and experience has led her to profound insights about the social tapestry of the world and the historical landscape of the times we are living in. Author of The Soul of Money, Twist is a recognized global visionary committed to ending world hunger, supporting social justice and environmental sustainability, and reframing our society's relationship with money.

The ILLUMINATE Film Festival, taking place May 30 - June 3, is pleased to announce that it will be honoring author and humanitarian Lynne Twist with the 2018 Conscious Visionary Award. From working with Mother Teresa in Calcutta to the refugee camps in Ethiopia and the threatened rainforests of the Amazon, as well as guiding the philanthropy of some of the world's wealthiest families, Twist's on-the-ground work has brought her a deep understanding of people's relationship with money. Her breadth of knowledge and experience has led her to profound insights about the social tapestry of the world and the historical landscape of the times we are living in. Author of The Soul of Money, Twist is a recognized global visionary committed to ending world hunger, supporting social justice and environmental sustainability, and reframing our society's relationship with money.

What drives good and loving people to commit acts of terrorism? And can those people remain good and loving afterward?

VICELAND is bringing nine series to air this summer with a wide range of diverse talent from returning network staples to newcomers covering everything from food and friendship to internet celebrity, fringe science and skateboarding.

Hot, wet, funny and very sexy, SOAP is a breath-taking fusion of world-class acrobatics and water - bath time will never be the same again!

Water, water everywhere as the slick, wet, headliner German Circus SOAP, splashes into The Spiegeltent at Underbelly Festival Southbank from Thursday 3 May - Saturday 16 June 2018 (Press Night Thursday 10 May 2018 at 7.30pm.)