A love triangle plays out across generations in this brilliantly panoramic tale of family ties American author Eric Puchner’s latest novel is a colossus: a vast Dream State opens in 2004 with the image of a young woman diving into a perfect lake whose “blue expanse of water” reflects the “overlapping peaks of the Salish range” barrelling through our present day into a projected future: dipping in and out of the lives of a tight cast of characters as they succeed and fail; love and fall out of love; change and stay the same She has stepped out of the lakeshore family home of Charlie Margolis a cardiac anaesthesiologist to whom she’s engaged marked by abundance and continuity: orchards filled with “ancient apple trees” Cece “loves it more than any place on the earth” She’s come to Montana early to put the finishing touches to the wedding plans before the guests Garrett appears on the lakeshore as Cece is swimming – and from there Cece and Garrett move rapidly through antagonism into fascination; the wedding looms; and decisions taken in the heat of the moment profoundly shape the lives of all three characters from that point on Puchner carries off his novel’s first act with aplomb deploying the elements of the love triangle as the formula demands and with humour: light relief comes in the shape of a recalcitrant mountain goat and a norovirus outbreak that topples the wedding party like dominoes But it’s in the second act – and all the acts thereafter – that Puchner really flexes his muscles is not in the resolution of his love triangle but in the idea that any such resolution is a chimera their feelings about and for one another continue to shift and complicate as the decades unfold from romantic drama into elegyThis absence of resolution is most visible in the lives of the trio’s children via whom Puchner presents us with a dichotomy: they’re at once actors in their own right and vessels carrying forward a queasy inheritance is the subject of a perfectly formed chapter at the heart of the book in which Puchner makes it clear that their own feelings are at once deeply personal and at the same time inflected by their odd slanting glimpses into the relationship between their parents By following his characters over the course of years Puchner shows us that we’re not fixed at the point of early adulthood; that change remains not just possible but inevitable Yet in revealing how profoundly the children’s lives are shaped by the actions of their parents he simultaneously calls the whole idea of free will into question And free will means something different for those born in the 21st century like a Victorian novel: an unhurried depiction of a rich in which actions have consequences that ripple across generations But where the great novelists of the Victorian age tended to set their players’ foibles and insecurities against stable these characters’ journeys take place amid a landscape that is slipping and changing Puchner measures the passage of time by the disappearance of wildlife leaving behind a “dry lake bottom … bleached grey as the moon” Lana and Jasper’s summers are hotter and less bounteous than their parents’ from romantic drama into elegy: for the characters’ lost youth but more profoundly for the loss of a version of youth that is carefree and filled with potential and shows us the events that set his central characters’ feet on the path to their endings both the loss of the promise their own lives contained and the collective loss of a steadily unfolding future that once we took for granted Puchner seduces us with a familiar and deeply secure narrative structure to force it to tell a tale of profound and fatal insecurity that it’s not until you set the book down that you can appreciate the breadth and brilliance of what he’s done Dream State by Eric Puchner is published by Sceptre, £18.99. To support the Guardian, order your copy at guardianbookshop.com gothic metal pioneers PARADISE LOST have announced the dates for the first leg of their "Ascension Of Europe Tour 2025" Italian band MESSA will be direct support on all dates dates and LACRIMAS PROFUNDERE on select mainland Europe shows 09 - UK - Manchester - New Century HallOct 10 - UK - Wolverhampton - KK's Steel MillOct 17 - UK - London - Islington Assembley HallOct In a recent interview with Alejandrosis PARADISE LOST guitarist Aaron Aedy spoke about the status of the follow-up to the band's latest album which was released in May 2020 via Nuclear Blast but it's recorded." Asked if he could give fans some details about the musical direction of the new PARADISE LOST material It's like opening your presents before Christmas I don't wanna go into the new album too much just yet 'cause I'll wait to see what it's like when it's mixed This past March, PARADISE LOST guitarist Greg Mackintosh told Chile's PowerOfMetal.cl that the band's new LP would likely be released "September time." He added: "It's been the longest time we've ever had between albums But that's kind of because of the pandemic as well… So shit happens PARADISE LOST will embark on "The Devil Embraced" North American tour later this month The trek will kick off on May 16 at the Milwaukee Metal Fest and conclude on May 24 at Maryland Deathfest In a November 2023 interview with Jorge Botas of Portugal's Metal Global PARADISE LOST singer Nick Holmes spoke about how the band's songwriting process has evolved over the decades Nick said: "The writing process is 100 percent different to how we used to write when we were younger but it's just — maybe you're kind of more fussy You can listen to things more than maybe you would do in the old days There isn't an element of that as much now There's a lot of ping-ponging ideas backwards and forwards and you have more time to dwell on things and think It might be all right.' There's benefits of both ways of writing you can have too long and you can have too short We're just not the kind of band who can just kind of throw out a song and it's just brilliant but I guess you can pretend that you're spontaneous and you just can throw out a genius song in about 10 minutes I don't think that really happens with many people has changed dramatically to where it was when we started." When Botas noted that the different songwriting approach is something that was developed through experience Holmes said: "When you start writing something 'This is fantastic,' and then you can wake up in the morning and you think it's rubbish And then sometimes you have to take a step backwards having a step backwards and maybe let someone else have a listen Once you've gone to the top of the hill and you're coming down Asked if he can still trust his instincts when writing music you could hear something that's not necessarily you think this is strange.' And then you've gotta listen to it and then get into the… I don't instantly dismiss something — I would never do that — but I've gotta give it a few [listens] And if I still feel the same way after a few listens But I don't instantly dismiss things 'cause I don't think that's really a positive thing to do Asked if he can write a whole set of lyrics without music or if he needs the music to get some like melodies in his head Nick said: "I prefer the music as a springboard to write lyrics to And that's always something I've admired about certain bands over the years I'm not particularly interested in hearing stories in songs it's more about how the songs sound at a certain time how the lyrics sound at a certain time and the words but I prefer to have something to kind of bounce off To celebrate the 30th anniversary of their fourth album, "Icon", PARADISE LOST re-recorded the LP for a special new release. There was also "an extra special vinyl" version of the album, both of which were made available in December 2023 "Icon 30" is a totally re-recorded version of "Icon" and PARADISE LOST once again worked with longtime collaborator and producer Jaime Gomez Arellano PARADISE LOST recorded the vocals and drums for "Icon 30" at Jaime's new studio Arda Recorders in Porto The rest of the album was completed at Mackintosh's Black Planet Studios "Icon 30" also features brand new artwork created by Scott Robinson and new liner notes from Kerrang!'s Nick Ruskell "Icon" marked a departure from the death-doom sound of PARADISE LOST's early work and was the last album to feature Matthew Archer on drums "Icon" was inducted into the Decibel "Hall Of Fame" with the magazine naming it influential to the development of the gothic metal subgenre PARADISE LOST welcomed Guido Zima Montanarini as their official new drummer Finnish drummer Waltteri Väyrynen left PARADISE LOST to join OPETH he issued a statement saying that his decision involved "absolutely no bad blood or drama whatsoever." PARADISE LOST were unlikely candidates for metal glory when they slithered from the shadows and infiltrated the U.K But not content with spawning an entire subgenre with early death/doom masterpiece "Gothic" nor with conquering the metal mainstream with the balls-out power of 1995's "Draconian Times" they have subsequently traversed multiple genre boundaries with skill and grace evolving through the pitch-black alt-rock mastery of 1990s classics "One Second" and "Host" to the muscular but ornate grandeur of 2009's "Faith Divides Us - Death Unites Us" and "Tragic Idol" (2012),with the nonchalant finesse of grand masters The band's "The Plague Within" (2015) and "Medusa" (2017) albums saw a much-celebrated return to brutal via two crushing monoliths to slow-motion death and spiritual defeat Meet brand-new Tamagotchi friends as they live You'll discover how they navigate their everyday lives in this whimsical world and experiencing their own unique challenges It's an inside look at their adorable existence in Tamagotchi Paradise Popular online blogger Reality Steve sparked rumors that Rose Sombke would be joining the new cast of ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice The Bachelor’s Rose Sombke has shut down rumors that she recently quit her day job to join the show’s spinoff series Sombke, 27, who competed for Grant Ellis’s heart on the latest season of ABC’s hit reality dating show, quickly became a fan favorite despite her brief appearance. She ultimately self-eliminated in week four In a recent blog post shared by popular online blogger Reality Steve who’s known among the Bachelor Nation fanbase for sharing franchise predictions speculated that Sombke might be joining the season 10 cast of Bachelor in Paradise However, Sombke hit out at those rumors in a TikTok video posted Sunday who worked as a registered nurse in Chicago quit season 29 of The Bachelor after drama with fellow contestant Caroline Quixano reached a climax she accused Quixano of “sabotaging” her relationship with Ellis “I’ve been fighting myself for a long time fighting to stay and fighting through my own emotions Everything that happened with Carolina invalidated so much about my relationship that was so good,” Sombke said in an on-camera confessional during the episode “This is definitely a tipping point for me.” Reality Steve has since apologized to Sombke for sparking false rumors in a new blog post Admitting that he had “no idea” she had quit her job he said: “I don’t even know what you do for a job putting you out there as a possible contestant but I think all the other names that I mentioned I am pretty sure are going to be there at some point.” which is premiering its 10th season this July 7 after a one-year hiatus will welcome back a group of former Bachelor and Bachelorette contestants to mix and mingle for another chance at love in a secluded beach locale If you sign up to this service we will earn commission This revenue helps to fund journalism across The Independent will also see Golden Bachelor and Golden Bachelorette alums entering paradise for the first time So far, those confirmed for the forthcoming season include Leslie Fhima (Golden Bachelor), Gary Levingston (Golden Bachelorette), Zoe McGrady (The Bachelor season 29), Hakeem Moulton (The Bachelorette season 21) and Jonathon Johnson (The Bachelorette season 21) Other cast members will be announced in due time Bachelor Nation host Jesse Palmer will return to preside over the drama, alongside special guest former Bachelorette star Hannah Brown, who will take on a new role as a “Paradise Relation” — helping the contestants in the Champagne Lounge with their new romantic endeavors. 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LIVE UPDATESParadise animal shelter closed for remodeling: adoptions still availableby Marion Rodriguez — Paradise animal shelter will be closed the week of Monday The shelter at 925 American Way said some remodeling items include dog runs being resurfaced and new kennel portions While the shelter is remodeled and expanded shelter dogs will be placed temporarily at the Butte Humane Society or go into foster homes If you'd like to meet shelter animals during the remodeling time Paradise Animal Control and Shelter said staff will also be working out of the Paradise Police Department (PPD) and will be scheduling adoptions during this time for the animals in foster homes If you need to purchase a dog license you can do so at the PPD from Tuesday - Saturday from 9 a.m Gothic doom metal pioneers Paradise Lost have announced the first leg of their European tour The "Ascension of Europe 2025 Part 1" tour is due to start on October 9th in Manchester UK and conclude on November 6th in Antwerp High Parasite on UK dates only and Lacrimas Profundere on selected mainland Europe dates Paradise Lost have also announced their new album Ascension will be released in the autumn of 2025 Full track list and release date to follow Germany @ Live Music Hall10/24 Luxembourg @ Rockhal10/25 Dornbirn Germany @ Backstage Werk10/29 Prague @ Palac Akropolis10/30 Zagreb The Weekly Injection: New Releases From PROPAGANDHI The Weekly Injection: New Releases From GHOST MACHINE HEAD & More Out This Week 4/25 The Weekly Injection: New Releases From MELVINS BLACKWATER HOLYLIGHT & More Out This Week 4/18 The Weekly Injection: New Releases From EPICA THE MARS VOLTA & More Out This Week 4/11 The Weekly Injection: New Releases from ALLEGAEON FULL OF HELL Grinds Hard On New Single "Broken Sword HEALTH & CHELSEA WOLFE Team Up For Collaborative New Single "Mean" PRIMUS Recruits MAYNARD JAMES KEENAN For New Single "Little Lord Fentanyl" DRY KILL LOGIC Comes Back With New Single "Now You Belong With The Dead" 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Inside IMPERIAL TRIUMPHANT's "More Forgiving More Palatable Avant-Death Experience" Goldstar POWERWOLF's MATTHEW GREYWOLF Discusses The Band's New Album North American Tour & Historical Figures In Their Music MAX CAVALERA Sets The Record Straight On A SEPULTURA Reunion His Future Plans & Much More With Metal Injection SUFFOCATION Announces Headlining Dates Around CARNIFEX Tour PARADISE LOST & MESSA Announces European Tour Dates HIGH ON FIRE & NECROT Announce European Tour DANCE GAVIN DANCE Announces Full Lineup For Their Swanfest ANCIIENTS Announces First US Tour In Eight Years High Parasite and Lacrimas Profundere will be there too Enter your information below to get a daily update with all of our headlines and receive The Orchard Metal newsletter Happening between Milwaukee Metal Fest and Maryland Deathfest Michelangelo Pistoletto’s “Third Paradise” arrives in Scanno a small Italian village nestled in the Abruzzo mountains The small village has been chosen as the latest site for a project that bridges art works by Michelangelo Pistoletto have been celebrated for decades as touchstones of socially engaged art his iconic symbol—the “Third Paradise”—is being brought to life in a profoundly different way On May 10th, the historic halls of the Fondazione Querini Stampalia in Venice will host the official presentation of Scanno an ambitious public art and landscape initiative curated by Cittadellarte – Fondazione Pistoletto This event is being shaped by a diverse coalition of artists and public officials—brought together to envision a sustainable future for Scanno through the interpretive framework of Pistoletto’s art Regarded as a founding figure of the Arte Povera movement Michelangelo Pistoletto has long been recognized for turning aesthetics into action His work has been characterized by a deep exploration of art’s role in fostering societal transformation Over the years, it has been displayed in many leading American institutions, including the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum Pistoletto’s art is not merely exhibited—it is activated At the heart of his philosophy is the Third Paradise a reimagined infinity symbol whose center represents a fertile space where nature and technology This symbol has already been installed in global locations—from the Louvre Museum in Paris to the United Nations headquarters in Geneva—and now it is being grounded in the rural textures of Scanno the Third Paradise is being used as a living platform—for education has long held a powerful place in the visual arts It has been immortalized by photographers like Henri Cartier-Bresson drawn to its stark beauty and timeless rhythms Scanno has been affected by economic stagnation and population decline Scanno is not being preserved as a postcard but transformed into a laboratory where tradition and innovation coexist By embracing the values of the Third Paradise Scanno is being positioned as a model for sustainable rural futures The site-specific project is being shaped by landscape architect João Ferreira Nunes whose ecological design transforms the terrain into a spatial story key cultural leaders—including Cristiana Collu director of the Querini Stampalia Foundation architect and editor—are contributing to the broader intellectual and urbanistic vision what Pistoletto calls a “civic architecture” is being created: an art that inhabits public space but also inhabits responsibility—toward people While the symbolism of the Third Paradise has already been seen in major international venues what is now being achieved in Scanno is markedly different By embedding it into the landscape and life of the village a unique blend of poetry and practicality is achieved this initiative arrives at a time when the urgent questions of climate change and cultural disconnection are being felt worldwide Terzo Paradiso offers a quiet revolution—a vision in which art is not decoration this latest iteration reinforces Pistoletto’s lifelong commitment to peace and shared humanity—an ethos that has recently led to his official nomination for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize Emanuela Zini is a seasoned consultant and journalist with a sharp strategic vision and a passion for storytelling With over 20 years of experience in finance and five as a Marketing and Communication Director she founded Aleph Advice to help businesses grow through her expert guidance As a writer for art magazines and cultural journals she blends business insight with creative expression navigating both corporate strategy and editorial storytelling Her work reflects a unique fusion of analytical expertise and artistic perspective making her a sought-after voice in both consulting and journalism gothic metallers Paradise Lost have put up the dates for the first leg of their ‘Ascension Of Europe Tour‘ Messa will be on the bill throughout the run while High Parasite will hop on the UK leg and Lacrimas Profundere will be playing select European stops An artist pre-sale will be going up this Wednesday The general onsale will follow this Friday "These bands are way too popular to be in arrears." "Guess you'll have to go Steal This Album if you want to hear it now.." Coming along for the tour during specific times will be High Parasite and Lacrimas Profundere with the former playing half the run of dates and the latter taking up the other half Paradise Lost and Messa tour datesw/High Parasite Supporting acts during select dates will be Gigan and Trouble rumors and updates from Metal Sucks and The Orchard Metal Newsletter All content created & copyright © 2025 Metal Sucks KLAS Nate's suggestions for getting around the Flamingo/Paradise closure Nate's suggestions for getting around the Flamingo/Paradise closure Las Vegas couple gear up for Cinco de Mayo A traffic camera in Ohio caught a driver who missed a freeway exit - and stopping in the middle of traffic Police: Driver causes 3-car crash after failing to stop for red light Crash involving motorcycle at Warm Springs Those who live in the Anthem area in Henderson are gearing up for some changes as road improvements begin Monday Fourth Phoenix Location Marks Beloved Island-Inspired Restaurant's Continued Growth PHOENIX, May 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hawaiian Bros one of the fastest-growing restaurant chains is opening its first island-inspired franchise location in Paradise Valley, Ariz continues its expansion into the Valley with this latest addition to the Arizona market marking the seventh Hawaiian Bros restaurant in the area Hawaiian Bros is hosting a grand opening celebration at their new location in Paradise Valley (4520 E the first 100 customers in line will receive a free t-shirt and a Hawaiian Bros gift card ranging from $25-$500 (with purchase) and one lucky winner will win Hawaiian Bros for a year the Paradise Valley location will be open from 10 am to 3 am Hawaiian Bros will also host a VIP event on Friday May 3 from 11 am to 2 pm and from 5 pm to 8 pm and local business employees will be treated to a free classic Plate Lunch "Expanding into the Valley has been an exciting journey for us," said Adam Stine "We've opened several Hawaiian Bros locations across Phoenix in recent years and we're incredibly grateful for how the local community has embraced each one Island-inspired meals to more communities throughout the region." Hawaiian Bros is known for its island-inspired plate lunch which offers a variety of juicy chicken or pork glazed with sweet a bed of fluffy steamed white rice or vegetables; and for dessert the simple menu is prepared with the highest quality freshest ingredients - unlike any fast-casual restaurant in the area To learn more about Hawaiian Bros and its offerings, visit https://hawaiianbros.com/ we're inspired every day to spread the Aloha Spirit and to treat everyone as 'ohana - like family we respect the dignity and self-worth of every team member and guest We value our differences and celebrate our common ground emphasizing the positives in our lives every day Hawaiian Bros owns and operates over 60 restaurants serving the Aloha spirit in nine states across America and has expanded its franchise opportunities since 2023 is opening its first island-inspired franchise location in Waukee is opening its first island-inspired franchise location in Bentonville Restaurants Food & Beverages Retail Corporate Expansion Do not sell or share my personal information: Like the original pitch for Death in Paradise Return to Paradise is about a person miserably stuck solving crimes in one of the most beautiful places on earth is miserable because this was the hometown she's spent her life trying to escape Changing the dynamic meant the show could cast Australian actors instead of asking London-based ones to commute halfway round the globe solving Death in Paradise's ultimate issue while also getting to film in another gorgeous location the show's Australian-ness meant it was an awkward fit for BritBox which is emphatically "British Through and Through Thank You," despite the other two-thirds of the franchise exclusive to the platform probably because the other two-thirds weren't available even after the BBC announced there would be a second season that's left the show to wind up in the oddest place of all: U.S Here's Ovation's version of the show's synopsis: Return to Paradise follows DI Mackenzie “Mack” Clarke an Australian ex-pat who’s made a name for herself in London’s Metropolitan Police for cracking uncrackable murder cases When she is accused of tampering with evidence back to the last place she ever wanted to be – her hometown of Dolphin Cove infamously leaving her ex-fiancé Glenn at the altar a reluctant Mack joins the team at Dolphin Cove Police Station.  It’s that tenacity and work ethic that might just help Mackenzie win over her new colleagues and the people of Dolphin Cove.  The core cast have all been confirmed to return for Season 2 including Season 1's vague excuse to tie the series to St who played DI Jack Mooney (DI Humphrey's direct replacement) from Season 6 to Season 9 on Death in Paradise reprising his role once again in the spinoff O'Hanlon is still only listed as a guest star; we'll see if that holds if and when the show takes off in the U.S The series is co-created and executive-produced by Peter Mattessi Executive producers for BBC Studios Productions Australia are Kylie Washington and Warren Clarke for Red Planet Pictures are Belinda Campbell and Tim Key and for ABC are Rachel Okine and Brett Sleigh Return to Paradise Season 1 debuts on Ovation on Friday and will stream on the Ovation app starting the next day The series will follow a one-a-week release schedule (because this is linear people!) with new episodes premiering through mid-June Ani Bundel has been blogging professionally since 2010 she spends all her non-writing time taking pictures of her cats Find her on BlueSky and other social media of your choice: @anibundel.bsky.social Murdoch Mysteries finally gets with the times for Season 18 which will air simultaneously on Ovation in the U.S The BBC has released Death in Paradise's first images from filming Season 15 as fans worry about who will return for the new season.  The BBC has not officially commented on it, but Death in Paradise star Don Gilet has already confirmed he'll be back for Season 15 and when filming is slated to begin Stream tens of thousands of hours of your PBS and local favorites with WETA Passport whenever and wherever you want 703-998-2600 tellyvisions@weta.org Flickering Myth May 5, 2025 by Ahead of its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival this June a trailer has arrived online for Paradise Records the upcoming comedy written and directed by musician Logic and produced by Kevin Smith the film centres on a record store owner and his entertaining crew of eccentric staff as they fight to save the shop from closing down is trying to keep the doors of Paradise Records open someone keeps offering to buy the property — and then the robbery he’s got his motley crew of entertaining employees and a lot of weed to help him figure out how to get himself out of this mess.” Paradise Records will premiere at the Tribeca Film festival in June Amie Cranswick has been part of Flickering Myth’s editorial and management team for over a decade She has a background in publishing and copyediting and has served as Editor-in-Chief of FlickeringMyth.com since 2023 Home » Movies » Movie News » Logic Drops First Trailer for Directorial Debut Paradise Records Described as a spiritual successor to cult classics like Clerks Paradise Records blends heartfelt moments with high-energy comedy and stoner charm Executive produced by indie film legend Kevin Smith the trailer gives off major nostalgic vibes with a fresh twist — packed with snappy one-liners and promises a slew of surprise cameos that fans will want to keep an eye out for As Cooper battles through a hilariously bad day involving a failed loan his eccentric staff and plentiful weed supply become his lifeline in navigating chaos with laughter and loyalty While the official release date is yet to be announced the trailer has already made waves for its genuinely funny moments and authentic indie vibe Paradise Records looks poised to become a cult favorite in its own right showcasing Logic's storytelling chops far beyond music — and reminding fans why weird workplaces make the best movie backdrops News Helpline is a Brand in the world of daily Bollywood Content Hard working and Creative people working in media since last 15 years We were the first to sense the changing phase of News Industry with the progress of IT industry Hence in the year 2008 we came up with a first of its kind Bollywood News Application a website where we uploaded Bollywood news on daily basis and our client could download this news from anywhere in the world on the same day of the event Then with the passage of time we improved and evolved The result is today our client in any area of the world receives their Bollywood news (HD quality) within 2-3 hrs The value of News is very Time dependent and we at News Helpline deliver the News before thay become rumors Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker In the “DC Getaway,” WTOP contributor Briana Thomas shares tips for trips a hop and a skip away from D.C The story below is based on a press trip sponsored by Lopesan Costa Bávaro and reflects Briana’s independent editorial research If you’re longing for a romantic respite from Washington—with or without kids— then Punta Cana’s all-inclusive luxury resort Lopesan Costa Bávaro, Spa & Casino is a dreamy destination Located along the Dominican Republic’s trendy 30-mile white sand Bávaro Beach this 1,042-room resort offers spectacular views of blue and turquoise Caribbean waters The property is designed for customized experiences so travelers can dive into entertainment or relaxation at their own pace A four-hour flight from Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) or Dulles International Airport (IAD) will take you to this highly-rated tropical paradise where there’s fruity cocktails to sip poolside and a bowling alley for families activities and amenities can easily be reserved and mapped out through a downloadable resort app Imagine walking hand-in-hand with your sweetheart while spotting manicured palm trees lush gardens and sky-revealing ceilings through the lobby and hallways as you venture to a room designed with a contemporary interior reflecting aqua color tones and an open floor plan for optimized serenity there’s options to book suites ranging from economy to pool or ocean view rooms secluded within the adults-only section of the resort that also provides access to a private beach area and a buffet you can stay at a swim-up suite tailored for direct access to an exclusive pool The most elevated experience is reserved for Unique guests Unique rooms boast suites with stunning oceanfront views and upgraded guest amenities such as access to the Unique Beach Club where diners can savor breakfast lunch and dinner in a restaurant with limited crowds beachfront butler service to assist with dining reservations and navigating the resort Some all-inclusive resorts rotate the same menu items across all of their dining facilities but Lopesan Costa Bávaro ensures vacationers have a variety of meals to choose from Foodies on a date night or families having a feast Gondola restaurant is a hefty dinner choice couples can escape to Paris at the La Boheme restaurant to eat bites of saucy beef bourguignon and crepes amid charming decor Inari is an eatery serving sushi and teriyaki dishes with the ambiance of a Japanese steakhouse The Charro is an immersion into Spanish culture where chefs prepare tacos In addition to the more formal restaurants there are two buffets where travelers can eat fresh deli meats American favorites like french fries and sandwiches Reservations can fill up fast so it’s recommended you reserve your dining reservations especially for lunch and dinner in the app ahead of time Whether you opt to tan in a sunbed along the more than 1,000-foot private beachfront which is one of seven freshwater pools at the property or salsa with your lover late night at Chía Lounge’s DJ party there’s nonstop entertainment to curate the perfect adventure The nightly entertainment is on a rotating schedule but a typical evening may include listening to the soothing sounds of a live saxophonist or DJ on the terrace of Coralino Bar complemented by an espresso martini pop-up bar guests can walk to The Boulevard—an outdoor plaza hosting indoor entertainment spaces a reading-friendly cafe and the casino—for choreographed live performances in the theater and an outdoor party with a DJ and neon lights The late night activities are geared towards adults but there’s plenty of fun during the day for kids to enjoy Families can zip down slides at Splash Island water park and compete in arcade games and bowling there’s wellness and sporting activities you can participate in from yoga to kayaking while the kiddos play at Panchi Kids Club or enjoy video games and karaoke at Teen Vibe Club there are so many ways to build-your-own vacation and make new memories on your next getaway How to get there: Nonstop flights from Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) or Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) are approximately 4 hours How to get around: A transfer from the airport to the resort can be arranged with Lopesan Costa Bávaro ahead of arrival Pricing: Rooms start around $300 per night and are all-inclusive Get breaking news and daily headlines delivered to your email inbox by signing up here This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area and tour guide with a passion for sharing undertold stories She co-hosts the weekly Things to Do segment on WTOP Radio and writes the DC Getaway series for WTOP.com Shortly before retiring from rap in 2020, Logic expressed interest in becoming an actor he will make his dreams a reality in the upcoming film Paradise Records.  Uproxx reports that the film is set to premiere on June 6 at the Tribeca Film Festival The film resembles cult classics such as Clerks Logic is a struggling record store owner trying to keep his shop open The record store attracts an interesting cast of characters Logic’s character spends the film scrambling to save the shop from foreclosure while juggling a series of absurd events More: Logic's SideQuest Continues But "Everyone's Dead Already" Paradise Records includes a mixed cast of vets and newcomers. Diedrich Bader, David Krumholtz, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Juicy J A synopsis of the film reads: “Cooper is trying to keep the doors of Paradise Records open with its motley crew of entertaining employees even as the world works against him.”  The film features many of the rapper's real-life friends as well as Logic's irreverent spirit that has made him a compelling figure in music Paradise Records arrives while Logic enters his rage music era with the upcoming album Paradise Records will recognize Logic's ongoing struggle with how others perceive his racial identity The film joins the rapper's growing portfolio of achievements Logic signed a multi-album deal with BMG in 2022 “I’m just glad to move on to a place where I can be independent and respected as an artist and feel like I’m in control of my career,” he said upon signing with BMG Logic achieved fame in 2014 with his debut album Under Pressure He would go on to release 10 albums with Def Jam Recordings before retirement Retirement wouldn't last long as the rapper has released two albums with BMG in College Park and Ultra 95 More: Logic Exits The New Trap Sound For A Side Mission In New Track "Its A Fee" Guests peruse the delights at a previous Chocolate Extravaganza held at Temple Shalom Temple Shalom will give chocolate lovers throughout the Ohio Valley the opportunity to satisfy their sweet tooths Sunday they’ll help the synagogue continue its mission to show its love to the community Temple Shalom’s 33rd annual Chocolate Extravaganza will be held from 1-3 p.m more than a dozen local chocolatiers will display their wares for the chocoholics of the region to choose from Proceeds from the event will go toward funding Temple Shalom’s community outreach projects like the interfaith Thanksgiving and 9/11 Memorial Service “It’s the community in terms of the breadth of the chocolatiers who participate our friends and neighbors who participate on the first Sunday of May every year,” he said “But it’s also that our Temple Shalom is so committed to the betterment of our wider Wheeling community deeply engaged in the well-being of this city and of this valley,” he said the West Virginia Northern Community College culinary group the Wheeling Park High School culinary group and the Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack Along with a wide array of chocolate treats guests also can enter a cake raffle to win one of 10 cakes donated from the community Dozens of door prizes donated from community members also will be given away “We feel very supported by the wider Wheeling community,” Lief said “And the Jewish community of Wheeling has been an active part of the Wheeling community for nearly two centuries We live as part of a community larger than ourselves and our Jewish values direct us to try not just to better our own lives but better the world we share with everyone else.” Not only can people attend the Extravaganza to snag their sweets but those who can’t attend can purchase tickets ahead of time and Temple Shalom members will select chocolates for them to pick up later For more information on having chocolates picked out and saved call Temple Shalom on Friday at 304-233-4870 Northern Panhandle Democrats have invited local federal officeholders — all Republican — to a town hall meeting .. | https://www.theintelligencer.net | 1500 Main Street ABC has revealed its summer 2025 premiere dates list and it’s stacked with game shows — old and new — and one reality romance built for the sweltery season Next up is the premiere of Celebrity Family Feud Season 11 The show will feature celebrities playing the classic game show for the chance to win $25,000 for the charity of their choice Premiering that same night is the new season of Press Your Luck The series features three contestants battling each other by answering questions to earn spins on the Big Board in hopes of winning cash and prizes (and avoiding the WHAMMY) with the winning contestant moving to the bonus round for a chance to win $1 million The show will feature pairs of celebrities competing to hopefully win $1 million for the charity of their choice Also debuting that same night is the network’s revival of Match Game This iteration of Match Game will feature four contestants each week vying for the chance to win $25,000 by matching the answers of six celebrities in a game of fill-in-the-blank The network will also host the 2025 ESPYS on Wednesday with a host still to be named for the event The sports celebration will broadcast live from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles and is co-produced by ESPN and Full Day Productions Check out the full list of premiere dates below For details on ABC’s fall 2025-2026 slate, click here. Sign Up Rottnest Island has become a global favourite I mentioned to a local that I was heading to Rottnest Island the next day It has a special kind of magic – the kind of place where you kick off your shoes the minute you arrive Everything slows down and you can breathe a little more deeply." I already felt that Perth was a little like that – at least life there felt slower and less frenzied than in my hometown of Melbourne on Australia's east coast – but I smiled back However, she was right. Rottnest Island a peaceful 19-sq-km isle off the coast of Western Australia The spell was cast as soon as our ferry left the mainland sending jets of sea spray into the air and flipping their tails as if in welcome The sky was clear with the promise of a perfect day to come Just 19km and 30 minutes later, I stepped off the ferry into another world. Rottnest Island has been famously car-free since 1931, and those more in the know than me immediately jumped onto bikes they'd brought with them or wandered off to hire one from Pedal and Flipper, said to be the largest bike hire place in the southern hemisphere Green Getaways is a BBC Travel series that helps travellers experience a greener cleaner approach to getting out and seeing the world It was idyllic and glorious and everything I imagined a nostalgic care-free (and car-free) island holiday to be The isle has long been a cherished playground for generations of Western Australian families a volunteer guide I met not long after I arrived Campbell spent his childhood holidays on Rottnest and now returns regularly to tell people about his beloved island "There are no multi-storey high-rise hotels here," he added If you ever tried to put a multi-storey-anything here for wealthy people We are very protective of our beautiful island." Once a well-kept secret from the rest of the world in recent years Rottnest has become one of Australia's most Instagrammed destinations thanks to a certain fuzzy-faced resident: the quokka which racked up more than four million likes transforming from local secret to global sensation According to the Rottnest Island Authority annual visitor numbers have nearly tripled in the last decade peaking at more than 800,000 at last count The island was first sighted by Dutch explorers in the 17th Century and was named by one such captain who stayed on the island for six days and mistook the quokkas for rats He referred the island as "'t elyandt 't rottenest" which means "rat's nest island" in Dutch – although by all accounts he was also captivated by the pristine scenery and referred to it as "paradise on Earth" in his journal has had to quickly grow up to meet the demands of all these domestic and international tourists That meant creating more accommodation than the basic cabins and camping that existed as well as better food and activity options transforming into a model of eco-conscious tourism without losing its soul As Campbell put it: "When I was nine years old the [cultural] experience that I had on Rottnest is not that much different to what you're going to experience today."  You won't find any private cars here – just a few vehicles for rangers and staff – so most everyone gets about on two wheels or two feet (or the odd skateboard having to occasionally dodge quokkas lounging on the road Accommodation ranges from beachside cottages with bike racks out front to backpacker dorms to relaxed boutique hotels While many tourists come on a day trip from Perth it's much better to stay the night: quokkas are nocturnal and will spend most of the day sleeping under shady bushes at which point the island truly comes into its own "Someone once said to me that you can feel the island exhale [when they leave]," said Erin Gallagher from the Rottnest Island Authority "I just thought it was the most beautiful thing – and it's so true." I was staying at Discovery Resorts, the island's first eco resort, whose 83 glamping tents are shaded by gum trees and Aleppo pines, tucked behind Pinky Beach in the sand dunes just a ceiling fan for airflow and the sound of the ocean through canvas walls "[The resort] is designed to immerse guests into the environment," explained Krizza Miclat "A lot of the infrastructure is elevated on steel poles to ensure that we're not damaging the sand dunes we haven't impacted it too much." "We're always striving to improve," said Gallagher "Our target is to achieve 75% renewables There's even an app where anyone can see how much power the island is generating in real time." • A day out with Bluey: Australia's new experience brings the Heeler family to life • Bindi Irwin's top outdoor adventures in Australia • The hike making Australia a better place In the spirit of low-impact activities, I decided to take a Segway tour around the undulating landscape, rolling along the endless beaches, gliding past the cluster of salt lakes in the north-eastern corner and looking out for whales on the island's Humpback Highway I steered past the scrub heath that covers much of the island breathing in its signature salty-sweet smell and dodging prickle lily and feather speargrass The island is just 11km long and 4.5km at its widest point but its biodiversity is vast – a Class A reserve where everything from the blue-flowered Rottnest daisy to the long black king skink I saw on the side of a trail is protected Rottnest was turned into an Aboriginal prison more than 4,000 Indigenous men and boys were incarcerated here for "crimes" that they often didn't know they'd committed Get there: Regular ferries are operated by Sealink and Rottnest Express (leaving from Perth CBD and Fremantle) and Rottnest Fast Ferries (leaving from Hillarys Boat Harbour When to go: Summer (December-February) is the most popular (and crowded) time, but September-April is still warm enough for water-based activities. If you want to celebrate quokka joeys taking their first hops, visit 21-22 September 2025 for Little Quokka's Big Birthday Weekend Where to stay: Book an eco-glamping tent at Discovery Resorts or stay at the newly opened The Lodge Wadjemup Do: Hire a bike, snorkel and mask from Pedal and Flipper to explore the island at your own pace. Head to Garden Lake at sunset for epic quokka sightings. Take a guided Segway tour to learn about the island's history as you explore with the first discoveries made during construction work in the 1970s holidaymakers continued to camp on the site until the practice was finally banned in 2007 "It was the largest number of Aboriginal deaths in custody in history in Australia," explained volunteer guide Anne Yardley, when I met her later at the island's Wadjemup Museum "And from the biggest number of Aboriginal nations." But Indigenous connection to the island stretches far beyond this painful chapter and archaeological evidence shows that the Noongar people lived on and used the island for tens of thousands of years Its Indigenous name – Wadjemup – means "place of spirits" "This was a significant place for Indigenous people," Campbell told me sea levels rose and this patch of land became an island The Aboriginal people stayed on the mainland and it was left alone for thousands of years… all through Christianity the Egyptian Empire… until Europeans arrived." focusses on acknowledging Wadjemup's history of Aboriginal incarceration and the memorialisation of former prison sites formed in 1931 by a group of regular campers to the yellow-shirted Rottnest Volunteer Guides These and other groups collectively contribute more than 40,000 hours a year to maintaining the island and their dedication to preserving and sharing its stories speaks volumes about how deeply the island is loved "There's this balancing act between having enough people to make the place work financially but not so many people coming here that you lose the reason to come," said Campbell One moment I was riding my bike past salt lakes ringed with grey saltbush and coastal pigface the next watching irresistibly cute quokkas hop around at sunset I snorkelled an underwater trail through turquoise shallows gazed onto shipwrecks just offshore and had sunset drinks looking out to incredible ocean vistas respecting the signs not to feed or touch them in any way but to keep my distance and let them come to me I laughed as I tried – and failed – to get both myself and a quokka fully in shot and was reminded of something Gallagher had said to me about the smiling-faced marsupial: "Why wouldn't you be happy if this is where you lived?" 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The Italian island immediately conjures up grand bougainvillea-draped villas and a whitewashed city centre, lined by luxury boutiques. But that's – literally – only half of the story. In 1956, Commander "Buster" Crabb disappeared during a visit to the UK by Soviet leader Nikita Khruschev. In 2006, a BBC reporter read the files that detailed his secret mission. Ed. Note: If this was you and you are interested, please email [email protected] so I can put you in touch with OP We talked for a bit on a bench outside Chicken Paradise / The Cakeroom / Her Diner in Adams Morgan on Saturday you were waiting on your Chicken Paradise order I really loved your energy — would love to grab a drink if you’re interested!” Ed. Note: If this is you, please email [email protected] so I can put you in touch with OP PoPville is not affiliated with either party please proceed with any potential connection at your own risk using caution as you would any online encounter For those curious about past missed connections many have been made and when possible I’ll try to update when/if more are made It was recently confirmed that Death in Paradise will be returning for season 15 and filming is already well under way in Guadeloupe But what about the future of Beyond Paradise The spin-off currently has three seasons under its belt but are there plans to revisit Shipton Abbott There was heartbreak for Humphrey and Martha in the season 3 finale so fans will want to see them bounce back from that and there's absolutely more room for growth and exploration with all of the other characters Speaking ahead of season 3 (via Yahoo News) Zahra Ahmadi said that the show could match Death in Paradise's impressive run \"I think it absolutely has the capacity to do that,\" she said there's so much we haven't even scratched the surface on yet with characters \"I would absolutely love to do 14 series of it and I get to work with the most amazing cast and crew I've ever worked with \"I absolutely love working with Kris [Marshall] we've got the best producer in Lindsay Hughes we would like to [keep going for 14 series].\" Read on for everything we know so far about a potential Beyond Paradise season 4 The BBC has yet to announce if more episodes are on their way Beyond Paradise usually arrives towards the end of or after Death in Paradise's run so we'd expect the currently unconfirmed season 4 to air between late February and early April 2026 Alongside Kris Marshall as DI Humphrey Goodman and Sally Bretton as Martha Lloyd It remains to be seen if Jamie Bamber will return as Archie Hughes (more on that later) And you can also expect plenty of new guest stars Season 3 included Hugh Dennis and Caroline Quentin Season 3 wrapped up on a sad note for Humphrey and Martha They had to say goodbye to their foster child Rosie because her mum was ready to take care of her again Will they welcome another child into their home in a potential fourth season And will that child become a more permanent presence in their lives Perhaps they'll turn their consideration to adoption will Humphrey and Martha revisit getting married in future episodes Esther decided not to commit to a relationship with Archie Other big developments included Anne being told she has a clean bill of health after her recent health scare And Humphrey and the team will also have their hands full with plenty of new and complex mysteries to solve expect the trailer to arrive in the month leading up to the premiere Beyond Paradise is available to stream on BBC iPlayer Has Beyond Paradise been renewed for season 4?Everything we know so far and there's absolutely more room for growth and exploration with all of the other characters Speaking ahead of season 3 (via Yahoo News) Zahra Ahmadi said that the show could match Death in Paradise's impressive run "I think it absolutely has the capacity to do that," she said there's so much we haven't even scratched the surface on yet with characters "I would absolutely love to do 14 series of it and I get to work with the most amazing cast and crew I've ever worked with "I absolutely love working with Kris [Marshall] we've got the best producer in Lindsay Hughes we would like to [keep going for 14 series]." Beyond Paradise usually arrives towards the end of or after Death in Paradise's run so we'd expect the currently unconfirmed season 4 to air between late February and early April 2026 BBC/Red Planet PicturesAlongside Kris Marshall as DI Humphrey Goodman and Sally Bretton as Martha Lloyd Perhaps they'll turn their consideration to adoption Abby RobinsonDrama EditorAbby Robinson is the Drama Editor for Radio Times She previously worked at Digital Spy as a TV writer She possesses a postgraduate diploma and a degree in English Studies you are agreeing to site title privacy policy This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Subscribe to RT!Subscribe to Radio Times magazine and get £10 issues for £10! Could your home unlock your dreams?Releasing equity from your home could help give you the retirement you've been dreaming of? Holiday brochuresNeed inspiration of where to go next Request a free brochure and start your journey ARIZONA REAL ESTATE & HOUSING NEWS BY ANGELA GONZALES/PHOENIX BUSINESS JOURNAL MDF Development plans to build a 15,000-square-foot private gated compound in Paradise Valley and sell it for $30 million making it one of the most expensive home sales in the metro The Scottsdale-based luxury developer closed April 30 on an existing property for $5.75 million with plans to raze that structure and build the new home on the 2.82-acre lot said he hopes to break ground in a year and complete construction during the first or second quarter of 2028 This story is posted in partnership with Phoenix Business Journal. Click to read the full story Have a story idea or tip? Pass it along to the KTAR News team here followed by the revival of "Match Game" hosted by comedy legend Martin Short "The 2025 ESPYS Presented by Capital One" returns to ABC live WEDNESDAY and will feature some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment Airdates are as follows (all times listed are Eastern/Pacific). All programming will stream the next day on Hulu 8:00-10:01 p.m.            "Bachelor in Paradise" (season premiere)               8:00-9:00 p.m.              "Celebrity Family Feud" (season premiere) 9:00-10:00 p.m.            "Press Your Luck" (new episodes) 8:00-11:00 p.m.            "The 2025 ESPYS Presented by Capital One" (exclusively broadcast on ABC) 8:00-9:00 p.m.              "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" (season premiere) 9:00-10:00 p.m.            "Match Game" (series premiere) Information on the series/specials below BACHELOR IN PARADISE: Breakout fan favorites from "The Bachelor" franchise are heading to a new paradise in Costa Rica for a second (or third) shot at love hoping to turn a summer fling into something real and Hannah Brown heading up Paradise Relations while bringing the bubbly from the all-new Champagne Lounge fan favorites from the Golden seasons are joining the fun proving once again that age is just a number as they bring their experience "Bachelor in Paradise" is produced by Warner Bros Unscripted Television in association with Warner Horizon Scott Teti serves as executive producer.  CELEBRITY FAMILY FEUD: Hosted by stand-up comedian author and Emmy® Award winner Steve Harvey along with their family members or their extended TV families going head-to-head in a contest to name the most popular responses to survey-type questions posed to 100 people for a chance to win $25,000 for a charity of their choice "Celebrity Family Feud" is produced by Fremantle Myeshia Mizuno is the showrunner and executive producer Follow "Celebrity Family Feud" (#CelebrityFamilyFeud) on Instagram, X and Facebook "The ESPYS" hosts top celebrities from sports and entertainment who come together to commemorate the past year by recognizing major athletic achievements and saluting the leading performers and performances "The ESPYS" also helps raise awareness and funds for the V Foundation for Cancer Research the charity founded by ESPN and late basketball coach Jim Valvano at the first ESPYS in 1993 "The 2025 ESPYS Presented by Capital One" will broadcast live from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles and is co-produced by ESPN and Full Day Productions Follow The 2025 ESPYS (#ESPYS) on X "Match Game" features four contestants each week vying for the chance to win $25,000 as they attempt to match the answers of six celebrities in a game of fill-in-the-blank "Match Game" is produced by FremantleMedia North America (FMNA) with Martin Short and Alycia Rossiter serving as executive producers PRESS YOUR LUCK: Hosted by Elizabeth Banks "Press Your Luck" is a game of wits strategy and high stakes as contestants compete for a chance at life-changing cash and prizes During each game of "Press Your Luck," three contestants battle each other answering questions to earn spins on the Big Board Contestants then use their spins to win cash and prizes while trying to avoid the WHAMMY which could take all their winnings and leave them with nothing The winning contestant then moves on to the bonus round to face the WHAMMY in a final battle for the chance to win $1 million "Press Your Luck" is produced by Fremantle The show is executive produced by Elizabeth Banks WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE: Hosted by late-night's Jimmy Kimmel "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" features pairs of celebrity contestants playing together in the hopes of winning $1 million for the charity of their choice "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" is executive produced by Michael Davies and Jimmy Kimmel The series is produced by Sony Pictures Television's Embassy Row and Kimmelot Airdates are as follows (all times listed are Eastern/Pacific). All programming will stream the next day on Hulu Follow "Celebrity Family Feud" (#CelebrityFamilyFeud) on Instagram, X and Facebook Follow The 2025 ESPYS (#ESPYS) on X Tap to enable a layout that focuses on the article They (note the choice of pronoun) don’t wish to have their identity determined by suspect structures This biographical information is pertinent to payne’s “Furlough’s Paradise,” which won the 2025 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize and is now having its West Coast premiere at the Geffen Playhouse a two-hander directed by Tinashe Kajese-Bolden concerns two bracingly intelligent Black cousins who grew up together but whose lives have diverged these cousins are trying in their different ways to imagine a world that will allow them to discover themselves outside of inherited assumptions and oppressive hierarchies works for Google and lives with her white girlfriend has been granted a weekend furlough from prison to attend the funeral of her mother They have not seen each other since Sade was sent to jail and she now keeps a small apartment in her hometown a kind of safe house that allows her to commune with her past and escape from the endless striving of California (The location is unnamed but described in the program as a U.S But it’s also an opportunity for a double rebirth Mina and Sade are witnesses not only to each other but also to the conditions that formed and deformed their dreams “Furlough’s Paradise” is a small play that expands outward to the social and metaphysical worlds, not unlike McCraney’s “The Brothers Size,” a palpable influence Projection designers Yee Eun Nam and Elizabeth Barrett create a kaleidoscopic background on Chika Shimizu’s pied-à-terre set With help from Pablo Santiago’s lighting and Cricket S the production magnifies in cinematic fashion the inner lives of the characters floats at times like a movement-theater piece reaching for the heavens The acting is grounded in realism but the writing refuses to keep the characters under lock and key Life may have thrown up walls but nothing can block their yearning What does liberty mean and how can it be lived in an unfree world (The word “liberty” is projected onto the set along with other thematically relevant vocabulary at the start of the play.) Mina shares her dream of raising children outside of the fixed binaries of gender Sade reveals the utopia she and her girlfriend a collective portrait of a peaceful haven for “free formerly incarcerated Black girls.” The cousins are content to spend the weekend holed up with each other sorting through the past and measuring the distance between them Costume designer Celeste Jennings illustrates their differences through clothing choices that reflect Sade’s more marginalized status and Mina’s more assimilated reality and DeWanda Wise in “Furlough’s Paradise” at Geffen Playhouse (Jeff Lorch) Mina is surprised that Sade isn’t more eager to exploit her weekend out of jail she’s perhaps better able to appreciate the quiet togetherness of being holed up in her cousin’s apartment They watch TV and movies, eat cereal, play music and resurrect the cast of characters from their youth. August Wilson made it his mission to put the rituals of Black life onstage to give representation to the daily customs of a people who had been denied visibility in mainstream culture though the references in “Furlough’s Paradise” are largely from pop culture (“The Fresh Prince of Bel Air,” “The Proud Family” and “The Cheetah Girls”) and the name-checking can sometimes seem slightly pandering But the play digs deep into the challenge of shaping a life into something that doesn’t feel like a betrayal Mina resents when Sade harps on the inequities of their childhoods She thinks her cousin is making excuses for some bad choices But Sade reminds Mina that small differences in parental belief and imagination can make a world of difference Mina’s father flouted strictures; Sade’s mother subjugated herself to them — that is until Sade went to jail on a serious felony and compassion for her daughter awakened her long-dormant maternal loyalty “Furlough’s Paradise” makes the case that character isn’t defined by elite education or criminal record (The exact nature of Sade’s crime goes unstated.) Our identities are a complicated calculus of opportunity and challenge while keeping the action from becoming claustrophobic The skips in time that occur in the play are unnecessarily italicized The choreography is refreshing but might be more so with a little more restraint What distinguishes payne as a rising talent is the breadth of human understanding that makes the characters of “Furlough’s Paradise” seem like old friends by the end of the drama Rogers’ Mina and Wise’s Sade are so singularly and contrastingly themselves that it’s not clear how they will ever reconcile their versions of the past But this reunion catalyzes their desire to connect the dots that constitute their parallel lives “Furlough’s Paradise” makes you care deeply about what will happen to Mina and Sade once the authorities come to collect Sade I left the theater wishing not only the playwright a safe journey but also the play’s characters Where: Gil Cates Theater at Geffen Playhouse, 10886 Le Conte Ave., L.A.When: 8 p.m. Wednesdays-Fridays, 3 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays. Ends May 18Tickets: $45-$139 (subject to change)Contact: (310) 208-2028 or www.geffenplayhouse.org Running time: 1 hour, 20 minutes (no intermission) Charles McNulty is the theater critic of the Los Angeles Times. He received his doctorate in dramaturgy and dramatic criticism from the Yale School of Drama. World & Nation Entertainment & Arts Hollywood Inc. Television Subscribe for unlimited accessSite Map by May 4, 2025Source: YouTube "These people are my family." The rapper Logic has directed a new film titled Paradise Records and it's premiering at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival this summer Logic released this first official trailer for the comedy - about a guy trying to save his shop He states: "Since I was a child I wanted to make a movie and I’m excited for you all to see what I’ve written and directed!" A record store owner and his eccentric staff fight to save their beloved store from closing "This hilarious debut film from multi-platinum is a spiritual successor to films like Barbershop in what proves to be a rowdy good time of a watch." Starring Logic Here's the festival promo trailer for Logic's comedy movie Paradise Records, direct from YouTube: No final release date is set yet - stay tuned for updates Find more posts in: Indies, To Watch, Trailer Add our RSS to your Feedly +click here+ Latest posts now available on Bluesky: Get the latest posts sent on Telegram Want emails instead?Subscribe to our dailynewsletter updates: — With chairs and umbrellas at the ready in the sand Paradise Ocean Club is looking forward to the success of 2024 continuing in 2025 “It was a steady summer but nothing too crazy," Paradise Ocean Club Owner Baxter Simmons said Simmons said a big takeaway from the 2024 season was how to market the business Watch: Paradise Ocean Club in Fort Monroe officially reopens “One of the things we realized was that we really draw a heavy demographic from Williamsburg up to Richmond, which we didn’t necessarily market to last year because we thought everybody knew we were back open," Simmons explained. "So we realize this year we can really push and draw that. So that brings some tourism down this way a little bit.” Customers News 3 talked with as the 2024 season kicked off said they were eager to come back Watch: Paradise Ocean Club in Hampton to close after Labor Day; fighting to stay open "I came here first thing in the morning," Neek Hamlin said with a big smile you can chill in your own space," said Darence Jones said That new business model will continue in 2025 That includes a max capacity of 1,000 people instead of 3,000 “We are a family-friendly venue," Simmons said We do ask if the kids are under 18 they come with a parent or guardian." In 2022, a shooting nearby caused the National Park Service which owns the property where the business is located to cancel the business’s lease at the end of the 2022 season The shooting also prompted beach closures the National Park Service told News 3 in a statement the property leasing opportunity would be re-announced to “...allow the NPS to clarify the vision and scope of activities at the ocean club.” News 3 reached out for comment for this story but did not get a response said the Park Service is pleased with the new business model which the business had to submit in order to get a new lease after the 2022 cancelation Simmons said the Paradise Ocean Club is here to stay Going to be around for a little while," said Simmons with $5 admission and live music from 6-10 p.m