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Oscar Wilde NYC opened in 2017, instigating much fanfare and intrigue as locals, tourists, and literature fans alike ogled its over-the-top interiors and 118-and-a-half-foot marble bar (the longest continuous bar in the city). It reopened in March 2021 after being closed for nearly a year due to COVID-19. “Oscar Wilde turns the Victorian era on its head—without relinquishing any of its glamour."
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Inspired by the endless acts of service across the U.S. from extraordinary non-profits, Land Rover launched the ‘Defender Above & Beyond Service Awards’ to celebrate U.S.-based charitable organizations that are making a positive impact in their local community. Navarre Beach Fire Rescue Inc. was recognized for its work providing emergency response to all emergencies on Navarre Beach, Florida, and automatic aid to all departments in Santa Rosa County along with the military.
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Digital Graffiti at Alys Beach is pleased to announce the appointment of John Colette as the festival’s new curator. Colette takes the reigns from his award-winning and highly regarded predecessor and colleague, Brett Phares, who curated the festival for 14 years from inception, a contemporary with whom Colette has long worked. To Colette’s mind, Digital Graffiti is a dynamic platform for art to reach people, an abundantly open experience with unlimited opportunities for perceiving art in a conjoining of ideas, creation, space, technology. The 15th Annual Digital Graffiti at Alys Beach festival, underwritten by The Alys Foundation, will be held May 13-14, 2022.
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With the upcoming grand re-opening following a multi-million-dollar renovation, Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club (SRGBC) is hosting a hiring event to fill numerous positions. The hiring event began on September 20 and will continue throughout the month of October. Applicants are required to make an appointment, which can be arranged by emailing zach@santarosaclub.com. “While it sometimes feels as if these changes have happened overnight, we have been rebranding for a few years now,” said Sarah Brazwell, membership and marketing director for Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club. The transformation of the course and club is sure to be a hole in one.
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New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2022 has come and gone, and its shows were as fabulous as ever. The much-anticipated in-person return did not disappoint, with presentations inside, outside, and on the street, plus plenty of after-parties and celebrations. The runways graced us with color, neutrals, lace, bikinis, and plenty of new silhouettes we cant wait to wear. We put together a list of our favorite looks from the New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2022 runway shows. We hope these give you some inspiration for your closet as we continue to transition out of our loungewear and back to a more glamorous life.
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The CODAawards “celebrate the projects that most successfully integrate commissioned art into interior, architectural, or public spaces,” honoring “the individuals and the teams whose collective imaginations create the public and private spaces that inspire us.” Digital Graffiti is a 2021 CODAawards Merit Award Winner in the institutional design category, selected from among 435 entries submitted from more than 26 countries.
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"In a time when so many of us need an escape from the world, fashion is a great place to explore," says Christian Siriano of his Spring/Summer 2022 fashion collection. "I went back to a simpler time and looked to my past. I was inspired by the Italian women in my life. The old photographs of my grandmother in the 60's and 70's on holiday in Positano wearing her apricot-orange dress inspired an Italian coastal collection filled with color and joy. I wanted it to feel powerful and strong but also romantic like any true Italian woman."
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"We Interrupt This Broadcast" offers a behind-the-scenes look at the news coverage, funeral, and intrigue surrounding the death of Princess Diana. The podcast, based on Joe Garner's New York Times Bestselling book of the same name, celebrates the crucial role broadcast journalism has played throughout our nation's history. Hosted by legendary broadcaster Bill Kurtis and narrated by NBC's Brian Williams, each episode presents an in-depth look into the reporting of, and reaction to, events that have since become benchmarks in history.
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If you don't know about Miami Spice, prepare to be enticed. Miami Spice is a two-month restaurant promotion organized by the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureaus. Participants of this spectacular event can enjoy multi-course menus at a reduced price at Miami's hottest restaurants. We are talking about $28 lunches and $42 dinners, but not your average meal—think over-the-top experiences! Check out the menus of two delectable restaurants participating in the annual promotion—Estiatorio Ornos and Buya Wynnwood. Time to start packing for that impromptu Miami trip, perhaps?
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It was a spirited weekend in New York City as Guests celebrated the opening events of Fleuriste St~Germain, an enchanting pop-up flower shop cum cocktail bar that opened in NYC’s Soho neighborhood created by St~Germain elderflower liqueur in collaboration with Oscar De La Renta/ MONSE Fashion Designer Laura Kim and American Ballet Theater Dancer James Whiteside.
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This summer's heatwaves don't seem to be going anywhere. Record-breaking triple-digit temperatures have been battering the US, and the Sunshine State is no exception. For those seeking a reprieve, a cool pool (and frozen drink!) may provide the perfect respite. We've rounded up 15 of the best hotel pools in Florida to beat the heat, from Key West and Fort Lauderdale to The Palm Beaches, The Panhandle, Celebration, and more.
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Florida-based artistic photographer and filmmaker Jonah Allen celebrated the opening of his first art gallery on July 23, 2021 in Santa Rosa Beach. Congratulations were in abundance as the community also celebrated the release of Allen's new documentary filmed by Shane Reynolds, titled "Jonah Allen: An Intentional Moment."
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