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EXPLR ANNOUNCES TOP STUDENT INNOVATORS NAMED FIRST-EVER NATIONAL STEM CHAMPIONS

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- EXPLR announces the 126 student students whose outstanding performance in the National STEM Challenge has earned them the title of National STEM Champions. These students will be recognized at the first-ever National STEM Festival in Washington, D.C., co-presented by EXPLR and the U.S. Department of Education.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- EXPLR announces the 126 student students whose outstanding performance in the National STEM Challenge has earned them the title of National STEM Champions.
  • These students will be recognized at the first-ever National STEM Festival in Washington, D.C., co-presented by EXPLR and the U.S. Department of Education.
  • EXPLR created the National STEM Challenge as a way to celebrate the nation's top young innovators.
  • I'm thrilled to welcome our STEM Champions to the National STEM Festival this spring," said EXPLR Founder & CEO and National STEM Challenge Co-Director Jenny Buccos.

Festival Flamenco Alburquerque Returns in June for 37th Season

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Festival Flamenco Alburquerque, the oldest and largest flamenco festival outside of Spain, will take place from June 21-29, 2024. Presented by the National Institute of Flamenco, the University of New Mexico, PNC Bank and the National Hispanic Cultural Center, the Festival will include 20 performances, over 60 free and paid workshops, 13 internationally-based performance companies, one New Mexican company, two world premiere shows and over 90 performers.

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  • New Mexico hosts over 90 of the greatest flamenco artists in the world from from June 21-29 for Festival Flamenco Alburquerque, a Visit Albuquerque Partner
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Festival Flamenco Alburquerque, the oldest and largest flamenco festival outside of Spain, will take place from June 21-29, 2024.
  • Now in its 37th year, Festival Flamenco Alburquerque (FFABQ) is regarded as one of the most prestigious festivals of its kind, having hosted many of the world's most prominent flamenco artists.
  • Festival Juvenil is the youth component of Festival Flamenco Alburquerque and the premier national flamenco camp for experienced young flamenco dancers ages 10-15.
  • Students take exclusive Festival Juvenil classes together as part of a cohort taught by Festival Flamenco Alburquerque guest artists.

SXSW EDU® UNVEILS LINEUP FOR 2024 PODCAST STAGE AND NEW KEYNOTE AND FEATURED SESSIONS

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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AUSTIN, Texas , Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The South by Southwest EDU® Conference & Festival shares the exciting lineup for the 2024 Podcast Stage, as well as new voices for the Keynote and Featured Stages. As one of the first of its kind at an education event when introduced three years ago, SXSW EDU's Podcast Stage, presented by GitLab Foundation, continues to break ground in showcasing the medium's power as an important storytelling tool, capturing the intersection of education, society, and culture. This year's program will feature the live recording of the debut audio series, "The Amendment," hosted by celebrated journalist and editor-at-large of The 19th News, Errin Haines, as well as the launch of "The Cusp, a Work Shift podcast," hosted by Paul Fain. In addition, attendees will be delighted to hear from comedian Sarah Rose Siskind, musicians Rapsody, Jackie Venson, and DJ Reborn, and groundbreaking authors Jacqueline Woodson, Bettina Love, and Carlos Moreno, just to name a few.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas , Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The South by Southwest EDU® Conference & Festival shares the exciting lineup for the 2024 Podcast Stage, as well as new voices for the Keynote and Featured Stages.
  • In total, audiences will be able to attend 14 podcast sessions spearheaded by several returning and first-time presenters.
  • Alongside the Podcast Stage, SXSW EDU is excited to roll out additional programming for the 2024 conference and festival that further explores sense and story-driven methods for enhancing learning.
  • SXSW EDU unveils three new Featured Sessions examining the impact of an emotionally poignant approach to education, whether through music or intentional vulnerability.

Decatur Children’s Book Festival announces keynote speaker, Kate DiCamillo

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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DECATUR, Ga., Feb. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Decatur Children’s Book Festival, presented by Little Shop of Stories, will welcome Kate DiCamillo as keynote speaker for its inaugural event taking place at 5 p.m. Friday, May 3 at First Baptist Church of Decatur.

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  • DECATUR, Ga., Feb. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Decatur Children’s Book Festival, presented by Little Shop of Stories, will welcome Kate DiCamillo as keynote speaker for its inaugural event taking place at 5 p.m. Friday, May 3 at First Baptist Church of Decatur.
  • The remainder of the Festival takes place May 4-5 at the Decatur Recreation Center and the Sycamore Building.
  • “We are honored to have Kate join us at the launch of the Decatur Children’s Book Festival,” said Diane Capriola, co-owner of Little Shop of stories.
  • We are excited to celebrate literature that inspires young readers to embrace a lifelong love of books.”
    The Festival will be held alongside the Decatur Arts Festival and in partnership with the City of Decatur, Decatur Arts Alliance, Decatur Tourism Bureau, Decatur Downtown Development Authority, the DeKalb County Public Library, the DeKalb Library Foundation, the Georgia Center for the Book, and Lenz.

MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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Already a popular spot since opening last November, the Place Loto-Québec skating rink at the Esplanade Tranquille will get even cooler during MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE, thanks to free activities and entertainment that are definitely worth checking out, including Brille!

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  • Already a popular spot since opening last November, the Place Loto-Québec skating rink at the Esplanade Tranquille will get even cooler during MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE, thanks to free activities and entertainment that are definitely worth checking out, including Brille!
  • The entire outdoor site comes alive during MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE.
  • MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE is THE Spring Break destination.
  • MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE is committed to reducing its ecological footprint and offering greater accessibility.

Tickets on Sale Now for New York’s Greatest Flamenco Tribute Ever Staged, The Paco de Lucia Legacy Festival: February 20-24, 2024 in New York City

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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The artistic direction of Paco de Lucia Legacy is by Julio Martí of Serious Fan Music, together with Farru and Israel Suárez “Piraña.

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  • The artistic direction of Paco de Lucia Legacy is by Julio Martí of Serious Fan Music, together with Farru and Israel Suárez “Piraña.
  • The Paco de Lucia Legacy Festival is a testament to the enduring legacy of a musical genius and promises to be an unparalleled celebration of flamenco artistry.
  • Program: Le Poisson Rouge hosts some of the most significant flamenco artists from Andalucia, who performed with Paco de Lucía.
  • Program: A special gala called Flamenco Summits Meets New York will promote an unprecedented meeting between flamenco artists and leading New York musicians.

Six Nations Rugby and SmartFrame Agree Photography and Image-Streaming Partnership

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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SmartFrame Technologies , a leading UK-based tech provider that is redefining the digital image standard, has today announced a new partnership with Six Nations Rugby, the organisation responsible for several major international rugby competitions, including the Guinness Men’s Six Nations, Guinness Women’s Six Nations, Under-20 Six Nations, Under-18 Festivals, and the Autumn Nations Series.

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  • SmartFrame Technologies , a leading UK-based tech provider that is redefining the digital image standard, has today announced a new partnership with Six Nations Rugby, the organisation responsible for several major international rugby competitions, including the Guinness Men’s Six Nations, Guinness Women’s Six Nations, Under-20 Six Nations, Under-18 Festivals, and the Autumn Nations Series.
  • The partnership sees SmartFrame become the official photography and image-streaming distribution partner for all Six Nations Rugby Championships and competitions, highlighting its significant role in restructuring the sports photography space.
  • Sarah Beattie , Chief Marketing Officer of Six Nations Rugby, said “SmartFrame has established itself as a globally respected and widely trusted brand within the industry, with a growing portfolio of other major sports organisations.
  • We’re very proud to partner with a sports brand as iconic and forward-thinking as Six Nations Rugby.”

Cantaloupe Acquires CHEQ, a Company Revolutionizing the Sports & Entertainment Fan Experience, Expanding Reach into Stadiums, Venues, Festivals and More

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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This strategic investment positions Cantaloupe for expansion into the large and rapidly growing sports, entertainment, and restaurant sectors with a comprehensive suite of self-service solutions.

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  • This strategic investment positions Cantaloupe for expansion into the large and rapidly growing sports, entertainment, and restaurant sectors with a comprehensive suite of self-service solutions.
  • CHEQ technology increases food and beverage sales, speeds up transaction times and drives new customer traffic and engagement.
  • Omnichannel Solution: mobile payments (native app, QR codes, NFC, in-seat delivery, pick up with live wait times), POS kiosks and handheld devices.
  • “We are looking forward to joining Cantaloupe and continuing our mission of delighting guests with a best-in-class on-premise payments experience.

Cinemark’s Annual Oscar® Movie Week Festival Brings Prestigious Hollywood Films to Auditoriums Across the Nation

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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Cinemark Holdings, Inc. , one of the largest and most influential theatrical exhibition companies in the world, is bringing the most prestigious Hollywood films of 2023 to auditoriums across the nation with the return of its annual Oscar® Movie Week festival.

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  • Cinemark Holdings, Inc. , one of the largest and most influential theatrical exhibition companies in the world, is bringing the most prestigious Hollywood films of 2023 to auditoriums across the nation with the return of its annual Oscar® Movie Week festival.
  • The festival is being held at more than 120 participating Cinemark theaters nationwide in advance of the 96th Oscars®, which airs March 10 on ABC.
  • “Oscar® Movie Week returns to Cinemark again this year, offering moviegoers their chance to catch these films on the big screen before the revered awards ceremony.
  • For more details on Oscar® Movie Week, including participating theaters, showtimes and how to purchase tickets, visit Cinemark.com/movieweek .

Riley Keough Receives the IMDb STARmeter Award at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival

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Saturday, January 20, 2024
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240120975907/en/
    Riley Keough Receives the IMDb “Fan Favorite” STARmeter Award, as Determined by IMDbPro Data on the Page Views of More Than 200 Million Monthly Visitors to IMDb (Photo: Business Wire)
    WHAT: IMDb ( www.imdb.com ), the world's most popular and authoritative source for movie, TV and celebrity content, presented the IMDb “Fan Favorite” STARmeter Award to Riley Keough in the IMDb celebrity video studio (#IMDbStudio), located within Acura House of Energy at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival.
  • IMDb STARmeter Awards recognize the stars who are fan favorites on the IMDbPro STARmeter chart, which is determined by the page views of the more than 200 million unique monthly visitors to IMDb worldwide.
  • In prior years, IMDb has presented STARmeter awards to Jennifer Connelly, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Braun, Mindy Kaling, Bill Skarsgård, Peter Dinklage, and more at The Sundance Film Festival.
  • WHEN: Keough accepted the IMDb STARmeter Award on Friday, January 19, 2024 during a visit to the invitation-only IMDb celebrity portrait studio (#IMDbStudio), located within Acura House of Energy at the Sundance Film Festival.