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Axios
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Local Limelight: Donovan Zimmerman of the Paperhand Puppet project
For more than two decades, the artists Donovan Zimmerman and Jan Burger have used fantastical puppetry to captivate audiences and promote environmentalism across North Carolina. Why it matters: The Paperhand Puppet Project — which Zimmerman and Burger co-founded in 1998 — is now one of the Triangle's most iconic and unique artistic endeavors, mixing music and acting with intricate handmade masks, dreamlike sets and giant puppets. Driving the news: The nonprofit arts organization will take over Chapel Hills' Forest Theatre this summer to unveil its 25th play, "The Gift," which explores the wisdom of grandmothers as well as how water influences the world. It features a collaboration with Jaki Shelton Green, the state's poet laureate, and singer and songwriter Dawn Landes. What they're saying: "I think the common thread [of our plays] is that Jan and I both share a real healthy sense of wonder when it comes to like looking at the phenomenon and the miracles of this earth," Zimmerman, 55, told Axios. "I think we try to bring people back that sense of interconnectedness [with nature] because I think that there's a real tendency to feel disconnected in our busy modern lives." What's next: " The Gift," will be shown at the Forest Theatre every weekend between Aug. 8 and Sept. 28. Tickets are now on sale. We talked with Zimmerman for our latest Local Limelight conversation. The Q&A has been edited for Smart Brevity. 🚗 How did you end up in the Triangle? I fell in love with my wife-to-be and we are still together on the piece of land we bought. That was probably around 1991. I had been traveling around a lot, living in Oregon and in Connecticut. One of those times coming through here I met Lea and I canceled my other plans and stayed here. 🍛 Favorite place to eat in the Triangle? Vimala's Curryblossom Cafe in Chapel Hill. She provides food for our whole cast every Saturday during our run of shows. 📖 What is the last great book you read? " Is a River Alive?" by Robert Macfarlane. 🗣️Why are the arts important to a city? I see it as a basic need, like people need food. I don't think we want to live in a society that doesn't have artists reflecting the world back to us in beautiful, interesting and compelling ways that enrich our existence here. 💸 What is the Triangle missing? Prioritizing funding artistic endeavors like we do sporting events. 🐶 How do you unplug? I hang out in my yard, pet my dog Koki and eat mulberries off the big old mulberry tree in my front yard. Or I go swimming in a pond that's just adjacent to our land.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hilltop Hoods Announce Ninth Studio Album ‘Fall From The Light'
Aussie hip-hop icons Hilltop Hoods have announced the imminent arrival of their first album in six years. Dubbed Fall From The Light, the rap trio's ninth studio LP is due to reach our ears on Friday, 1st August. The forthcoming record is packing 12 tracks, including 2025 lead single 'The Gift' ft. Marlon, recent fan-fave 'Don't Happy, Be Worry' and the Gold-certified 'Laced Up'. It was produced by the Hoods' long-time collaborator One Above (also Illy, Allday, KLP) with additional prod by Sesta and the group's own Suffa, and features bonus collabs from New Zealand group SIX60 and Aussie songstress Nyassa. We're told the ambitious LP was recorded across Adelaide, Darwin, Melbourne and New Zealand over six years, as the group prioritised quality over efficiency. 'We really took our time with this one,' Hilltop Hoods' MC Pressure comments. 'We put more years into it than any other of our albums because we wanted it to be our best work to date. Putting it out after so long feels more monumental and exciting than ever.' The LP will be available on Limited Edition 180-gram 2LP coloured vinyl across a range of spicy variants, and fans can pre-order 'em now, right here. Meanwhile, you can watch the official trailer for Hilltop Hoods' Fall From The Light up above. Hilltop Hoods Return With New Single 'The Gift' Triple J's Hottest 100 of 2023: 100-1 triple j's Hottest 100 of Like A Version: 100-1 The post Hilltop Hoods Announce Ninth Studio Album 'Fall From The Light' appeared first on Music Feeds.
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Nyberg: Therapeutic event connects astrophysics and human experiences
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — A one of a kind event called 'The Gift' is coming to Yale's campus on Thursday. It's an interactive event where people gather in a music filled area to look at an illustrated book inspired by the research of astrophysicist doctor Natalie Gosnell. Gosnell explained the storytelling event and connecting astrophysical research and the human experience of loss, renewal and transformation. Nyberg: Biodegradable 'Cow Pots' originated at East Canaan farm The event runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday. More information can be found at Watch the full video in the player above. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Turning fictional lyrics into powerful anthem
They took words on a page and turned it into a beautiful song celebrating sisterhood and music. Grace, Gabriella, and Scarlett from the band Hello Sister talk about their new song 'The Gift,' which is a special collaboration with #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Jennifer Weiner. Learn more at Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
New York Times
04-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
The Best Beauty Products to Gift Right Now, According to a Wirecutter Beauty Expert
In this edition of The Gift, we dish on our favorite (highly giftable) beauty products. Plus: the best lotions, retinols, and what to get for a 90th birthday. At Wirecutter I cover beauty and gifts, but the truth is, I rarely combine the two. Beauty products are so deeply personal, I'm reluctant to make any assumptions. Who am I to say whether someone might like a scented or unscented face cream, or a mauve or mahogany lipstick? Do they even wear lipstick? Or are they a gloss devotee? The spiral begins. I'd be more likely to gift pickle Band-Aids than eyeliner. It's only recently that I've realized how much joy I've been leaving on the table in my gift-giving game. There's an intimacy to people's relationships with their beauty products. The elixirs and serums they slather on their faces, fingers, and toes take on an almost mythical significance. Which means if you really nail it, by bestowing a really great beauty find, you're helping create that for them. How lovely! A few guardrails: I still don't gift skin care (for the most part), and I'd suggest you don't either. (Gifting to yourself? Totally allowed—more on that below.) And I look for finds that are both universal and unexpected, plus lovely and a little splurgey. If that sounds like a tall order, here are a few ideas: I can't get through the first five minutes of a catch-up with non-beauty-industry pals without a plea for tips. I always start by recommending this famous eye shadow palette, which is filled with 12 mostly pink-hued neutrals in a variety of matte and shimmery finishes. It's as close to a universal palette as I've ever found, and excellent for easy-breezy everyday looks and more layered, smoky beats, too. And I recently discovered this cutie lip and cheek balm, which I've found myself reaching for almost daily because it's so silky and versatile. For the friend who already knows a thing or two about beauty, you can really blow them away with this refillable lip compact. The case is cool and heavy in the hand, almost like a river stone, but the color inside is rich and modern. One side houses a fine powder pigment, the other a clear, creamy balm. It comes in four one-size-fits-all shades—so there's no need to worry about dialing in a color-match for skin tone. I was always a bit of a face mask-skeptic until I tried this luxurious one. The first ingredient is silica pulled from the geothermal waters of Iceland's Blue Lagoon. (The second ingredient? Seawater.) The first time I used it, I was in the midst of a hormonal breakout. Not only did it calm my redness almost immediately, but my skin also felt notably soft for most of the following week. I think it'd be great alongside a spa headband or one of these cute get-ready-with-me headbands all the kids are wearing. If you have a teenager in your life, you know they're hard to impress, especially when it comes to hair, makeup, and skin-care products. But all the teens I've polled assure me that this shiny lip balm is a status symbol and these glowy serum drops will finish any beat. (I've tried and love both.) Lastly, if you're looking ahead to Mother's Day, just a few more ideas for the moms out there. This golden hair pin makes even my saddest mom bun look polished and intentional, and this orb of moisturizer in a twisty bamboo canister feels like a gift every time I get out of the shower. My own mom is a bath aficionado, and for years I've given her this sampler of bath and shower gels. This suite of 12 truly unique scents (pink pepper, sea fennel, ginger) lasts her the whole year. As always, don't forget a gift for yourself, too. Beyond suggesting you check out our new skin-care recommendations for yourself, I also love this dual-ended makeup brush. While it's designed for contouring, I use it for any makeup. I've never seen a brush like it; it's fancy. A unicorn, really. (How's that for mythical significance?) No matter your skin type, no matter your age, everyone needs a moisturizer. Our seven picks hydrate your complexion and enrich your skin-care routine. For clearer, brighter skin, there's no quicker route than a few swipes of an exfoliant. We tested 22 and found five standouts in a range of effective concentrations and textures. A gold-standard ingredient for skin care. Our favorites make a healthy habit feel more like a self-care ritual. I have a wonderful neighbor who is turning 90 next month, and I'm struggling to find a good gift to celebrate this milestone birthday. She's a sharp and fearless poker player, happily winning her friends' money with a smile, and she can talk endlessly about any topic. She lives alone in a small, immaculately kept house, so I want to avoid adding unnecessary clutter to her space. Any ideas? — A.T. From gifting expert Samantha Schoech: Your friend sounds like an absolute gem; may we all have her energy and verve at 90. Obviously, the best gift is companionship and frequent check-ins via phone or in person. That said, it's always nice to have something to unwrap. She probably has everything she needs to play Texas Hold 'Em, but does she have a funny poker T-shirt or a lucky trucker hat? If gag gifts aren't really her thing, what about one of these very simple, faux cashmere throw blankets that will keep her cozy—and fit into any immaculately kept space? Or, to avoid clutter all together, you could go with a subscription to, say, a monthly coffee cake club or a book club that ships the genre of her choice directly to her door each month. Finally, The New York Times can create a few different customized books using important front pages from throughout her life. It's a pretty amazing way to see what someone born before the dawn of television has lived through. Our present-hunters are here to answer your questions. By completing this form, you agree that we may add your address to our list for the newsletter The Gift. What I Cover Hannah Morrill is an editor on Wirecutter's style team, spearheading the gifts and beauty sections. For the past decade, she has worked as a freelance writer and editor for publications such as Allure, Elle, and InStyle, among others. She lives in Portland, Maine, with her partner and their two children.
