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Wednesday, August 5, 2026

#CruisingPeachy #WestCoastPeachy Monterey Car Week & Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Returns August 7-16, 2026

Monterey County is the global epicenter of car culture during the ten days of automotive events throughout the destination including the 75th Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance

Monterey Car Week & Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, the world-renowned celebration of automotive excellence set against California's Central Coast, returns August 7–16, 2026, with more than 35 events including both new celebrations and returning favorites across Monterey County, building toward the 75th Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance on August 16. The 10-day Car Week celebration draws more than 100,000 visitors countywide each year, with estimated visitor spending exceeding $130 million supporting local hotels and hospitality businesses, employment and more than 100 local charities that depend on millions of dollars generated from these events.

New and noteworthy in 2026
Piazza Motor Nights debuts a new opening night experience at the new Courtyard by Marriott in Sand City, offering an elegant evening of automotive culture, cocktails, music and curated experiences.


Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion debuts its first-ever JDM Car Show at Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca, honoring Japanese motorsports heritage.


All Roads Lead to Asilomar expands with three new events: Electric Coast, Night Rider and Luau in the Meadow, alongside the return of Woodies in the Woods.


Apex Motorcar Portraits, a new female-led bespoke portrait studio, debuts in Pacific Grove, featuring the work of published automotive photographer Alex Szcudlo.


An Eve on the Green, A Motoring Gala by The Peninsula debuts at The Quail, commemorating the 100th anniversary of Route 66 with rare collector cars, Michelin-starred dining and a headline country music performance.


Exotics on Broadway adds a new, optional-ticketed Vendor & Hyper Car Pavilion on Del Monte Avenue.


Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance celebrates its 75th with Pebble Beach Golf Links opening its 3rd fairway for the first time during Concours week for a special display curated by Automobili Lamborghini celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Lamborghini Miura, which is expected to be the largest gathering of Miuras ever assembled.

"Monterey Car Week is the global epicenter of car culture, generating economic vitality and community prosperity that reach far beyond the events themselves," said Rob O'Keefe, president and CEO of See Monterey. "No two Car Weeks are ever the same, and this year's fresh crop of new experiences is no exception. As we welcome visitors from around the world, we're urging everyone to travel the Right Path with us and plan ahead, respect our communities, our workforce and the environment that make this destination special."

Car Week's impact extends well beyond economics: more than 100 local charities benefit from event proceeds each year, and the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance alone has raised more than $45 million for charity since 1950, including a record $4 million in 2025. Last year also saw the one-of-one 2025 Ferrari Daytona SP3 'Tailor Made' sell for $26 million at RM Sotheby's, benefiting the Ferrari Foundation.

Visitors and residents can also enjoy more than 15 free events countywide, from the whimsical Concours d'Lemons to the classic car parade at the Pebble Beach Tour d'Elegance and the Pacific Grove Rotary Concours Auto Rally. A full list of free events, plus family-friendly itineraries, is available at SeeMonterey.com.

"Safe, responsible and respectful behavior is an absolute must during Monterey Car Week," added O'Keefe. "Travelers and residents alike deserve an experience that is exciting, memorable and safe. We ask visitors to respect the rules of the road, the communities they visit and one another so that everyone can enjoy Monterey Car Week at its very best."

SeeMonterey.com remains the go-to resource for Monterey Car Week, newly refreshed with a cleaner, mobile-first design, a custom interactive events map and a free AI itinerary planner now guided by a new mascot, Otto the Otter.

About See Monterey

See Monterey is a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization that drives tourism for Monterey County. Tourism is the largest industry on the Monterey Peninsula and the second largest in the county. See Monterey is a partnership of the hospitality community and local governments that aims to generate community prosperity and enrich economic vitality for Monterey County through the responsible growth of the tourism economy. In 2025, travel spending in Monterey County was $3.3 billion, supporting nearly 28,000 jobs and generating $346 million in state and local tax revenue that directly benefited the community.

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#CruisingPeachy FREEDOM 250 GRAND PRIX EXTENDS INDYCAR RACE DISTANCE TO HONOR AMERICA’S 250TH BIRTHDAY


Race Increased to 147 Laps and 250 Miles, Adding More Strategy and Action for Fans

Extending the celebration of America's 250th birthday with even more racing and strategy, INDYCAR officials today announced that the Freedom 250 Grand Prix will expand from 125 laps to 147 laps to create a true 250-mile race in just a few weeks on the streets of the nation's capital.

The Freedom 250 Grand Prix will officially live up to its name on Sunday, Aug. 23, as drivers will compete on the 1.7-mile, seven-turn street circuit winding through the historic streets of Washington, D.C., past some of the country’s most iconic landmarks and around the National Mall.

The extended lap count will add nearly 18 percent more NTT INDYCAR SERIES racing action to the once-in-a-lifetime race, while introducing a new strategic challenge for teams and drivers. The now 250-mile race is expected to require an additional pit stop compared to the original race distance, creating more opportunities for varying fuel strategies, decisions on management for each car’s Firestone racing tires and passing opportunities throughout the talented INDYCAR field.

"With America celebrating 250 years of freedom and innovation in 2026, it is only fitting that the Freedom 250 Grand Prix will be a true 250-mile race," said Bud Denker, Chairman of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix. "The additional laps will create even more opportunities for strategy, on-track action and late-race drama while giving our fans extra value and even more opportunities to enjoy this historic event."

The added race distance also provides additional live content for FOX, INDYCAR's exclusive television partner, which will broadcast the Freedom 250 Grand Prix nationally from Washington, D.C. The 250-mile length will extend the race broadcast window, providing additional storytelling opportunities and strategies for FOX to chronicle throughout the course of the afternoon. FOX has already announced an extended Freedom 250 Grand Prix pre-race show, with coverage from Washington D.C. scheduled to begin at 11:30 am ET on Sunday, Aug. 23 and the green flag set to wave shortly after 1:00 pm ET.

Set against the backdrop of iconic American landmarks, the Freedom 250 Grand Prix will mark the first-ever NTT INDYCAR SERIES race held on the streets of Washington, D.C. The free, two-day motorsports festival will serve as a centerpiece of the nation's semiquincentennial celebration, bringing world-class racing to the heart of the nation's capital. The 1.7-mile, seven-turn circuit will feature a sweeping run down Pennsylvania Avenue and past several of Washington's most recognizable historic sites.

To learn more about the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, visit www.Freedom250GP.com.


ABOUT THE FREEDOM 250 GRAND PRIX

The Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., will take place Aug. 22-23, 2026, marking the first‑ever NTT INDYCAR SERIES race on the National Mall and the Washington D.C. city streets. The event will be administered by INDYCAR in coordination with the White House Task Force on Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday, the U.S. Department of Transportation, the U.S. Department of the Interior and Washington, D.C.’s Executive Office of the Mayor. The free, two-day motorsports event will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with world‑class racing set against the backdrop of some of America’s most historic landmarks, including the Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol. The unique street race will be broadcast live on FOX on Sunday, August 23. To learn more, visit www.Freedom250GP.com.


ABOUT THE NTT INDYCAR SERIES

The NTT INDYCAR SERIES is North America’s premier open-wheel auto racing series, featuring a talented field of star drivers competing on superspeedways, short ovals, street circuits and permanent road courses. The NTT INDYCAR SERIES, INDYCAR, INDY NXT by Firestone, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and IMS Productions are owned by Penske Corporation, a global transportation, automotive and motorsports leader. For more information on the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, please visit www.indycar.com.


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#WestCoastPeachy #CruisingPeachy LOS ANGELES AUTO SHOW® TICKETS NOW ON SALE: TEN DAYS, HUNDREDS OF NEW VEHICLES AND UNLIMITED TEST DRIVES FOR SOCAL

Ten days. Hundreds of the newest cars, trucks, SUVs, hybrids and EVs from the world's automakers. All out in the open with the doors unlocked and the test tracks running from the moment the show opens. Tickets to the 2026 Los Angeles Auto Show®, presented by Chevron with Techron, are on sale now at laautoshow.com, with Opening Day, Weekdays Only, Weekend Priority Entry, Family Four Packs and VIP Guided Tour tickets joining the Any Day admission that has been available since June. The show returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center Nov. 20-29 and for a limited time, select tickets are 10% off until August 14th.


2026 Los Angeles Auto Show tickets on sale.

These tickets go on sale in the most competitive new-vehicle market in the country. California buys more new vehicles than any other state, and Los Angeles and Orange counties alone accounted for 595,112 new vehicle registrations in 2025, according to Experian data reported by the Greater Los Angeles New Car Dealers Association. That is more new cars in one Southern California market than most states register in a year, and it is why the world's automakers bring their newest products to this floor first, and why what happens here in November shape the trends that show up in the rest of the country by spring.

For ten days, the brands competing for those buyers put it all in one building. Shoppers can cross-shop the entire market in an afternoon, sitting in a full-size truck, an electric crossover and a hybrid sedan from three different automakers within the same hour, on the same pavement, with no appointment, no credit application and nobody working a commission. Enthusiasts get the lowriders, customs and exotics in The Underground and specialty halls, where the builders, dreamers and customizers tell their stories live on the show floor.

"For 119 years, Los Angeles Auto Show has been part of this city's story, and the automobile's legacy," said Terri Toennies, president of Los Angeles Auto Show. "Generations of Southern Californians have found their first car, their dream car and their ideal daily driver on this floor, and the world's automakers keep bringing their newest work here because they know Los Angeles will tell them the truth about it. Opening every ticket type today is an invitation to be part of that, whether you are shopping for what comes next, bringing your family for the day, or coming to celebrate the car culture this city gave the world."

MORE TO DRIVE, MORE TO DISCOVER

The 2026 show brings back the experiences that keep Southern California coming back year after year, with new attractions, brand announcements and vehicle debuts to be revealed through the fall.Street Test Drives, Test Tracks and Indoor Rides – Get behind the wheel or ride along in the newest gas, hybrid and electric models on public roads around downtown and on a series of indoor and outdoor tracks, including the LADWP Test Track.
Camp Jeep and Ford Bronco Built Wild Adventure Courses – Ride with a professional driver over grades, angles and obstacles built inside the Convention Center, with the latest Jeep and Ford Bronco models showing what they can really do.
The Underground – The show's car culture hub, celebrating grassroots expression and the people, shops and clubs behind lowriders, customs, tuners and exotics.
Hall Showcases – One of the most popular spots at the show, specialty halls will return with a collection of customs, rare exotics, muscle cars, lowriders, restorations and more.

Every driving experience above is included with admission. VIP Guided Tours, expert-led walkthroughs of the show's highlight areas for lifelong enthusiasts and curious kids alike, are sold separately but also include a show ticket to experience all the attractions.

Chevron with Techron is presenting sponsor of the 2026 Los Angeles Auto Show, announced in July, and is building a dedicated on-site experience featuring next-generation Techron along with expanded family programming and ticket offers. Details will be announced ahead of the show.

OFFICIAL TICKET PRICING

The 2026 Los Angeles Auto Show is cashless. Advance tickets can be purchased online at www.laautoshow.com/tickets. All prices include service fees with the additional 10% savings valid on Any Day, Opening Day, Weekdays and Priority Entry until August 14, automatically applied at checkout.

Any Day Admission:Any Day adult, 13 and older: $25
Any Day senior, 65 and older: $13
Any Day child, 6 to 12: $13
Children younger than 6: free

On sale today:Opening Day, Friday, Nov. 20: adult $20, senior $9, child $9
Weekdays Only, Monday through Thursday, Nov. 23-26: adult $22, senior $11, child $11
Weekend Priority Entry, Saturdays and Sundays: adult $45, senior $23, child $23
Family Four Packs, Wednesday and Thursday of Thanksgiving week, Nov. 25-26: $66
VIP Guided Tour: $95 adult, $45 child, availability and schedule to be confirmed

Special promotions cannot be combined, and all tickets are subject to applicable service and processing fees. Advanced ticket prices valid online until November 19, 2026.

For more information, visit laautoshow.com.

ABOUT LOS ANGELES AUTO SHOW
Founded in 1907, Los Angeles Auto Show® is one of the longest-running and most influential automotive events in the world and a leading consumer destination for car shoppers, enthusiasts, families, media, and the global industry. Held annually at the Los Angeles Convention Center, the show features global automakers, vehicle debuts, test drives, technology, lifestyle programming, and Southern California car culture in the most important vehicle market in the United States. 2026 Los Angeles Auto Show runs November 20-29, 2026. For more information, visit laautoshow.com.

AutoMobility LA Media and Industry Day takes place November 19, 2026. Doors open to the public Nov. 20-29, 2026. LA Auto Show is owned and operated by ANSA Productions. To receive the latest show news and information, follow the LA Auto Show on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn, and sign up for alerts at laautoshow.com.

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#CulturedPeachy #TexasPeachy #PetitePeachy @SpaceXAI SpaceX Sponsors Free Community Play Day at the Children's Museum of Brownsville


Event will connect local families with space exploration, the museum's Boca Chica to Mars exhibit, and a final day of summer fun before school begins

The Children's Museum of Brownsville will welcome families for "Blast Off Before School Starts: SpaceX Community Play Day" on Saturday, August 8, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Through the generous support of SpaceX, museum admission will be free for families throughout the day. SpaceX representatives also plan to join the celebration, which will include access to the museum's interactive exhibits, food vendors, family activities, and opportunities to learn more about space exploration and innovation taking place in the Brownsville area.


Boca Chica to Mars exhibit
SpaceX Blast Off Before School Event



A central part of the event will be the museum's Boca Chica to Mars exhibit, which introduces children to rockets, space travel, scientific discovery, and the connection between developments at Boca Chica and the future of human space exploration.

The Community Play Day is designed to give children and their families an opportunity to explore the museum together while celebrating one final day of summer before the beginning of the new school year.

"We are incredibly grateful to SpaceX for investing in the children and families of our community," said Felipe Peña III, Executive Director of the Children's Museum of Brownsville. "This event gives families the opportunity to enjoy the museum at no cost."

SpaceX's support will help expand access to the museum and create an opportunity for families to connect local innovation with the possibilities of space exploration.

Activities and experiences planned for the day include:Free museum admission made possible by SpaceX
Access to the museum's interactive exhibits
Exploration of the Boca Chica to Mars exhibit
Food vendors available on-site
Family-friendly activities and entertainment
Opportunities for children to explore science, technology, engineering, creativity, and space

Admission is reserved for families, and adults must be accompanied by a child. Museum capacity is limited, and admission will be available on a first-come, first-served basis and subject to availability. Food and vendor purchases are not included with free museum admission.

The Children's Museum of Brownsville extends its sincere appreciation to SpaceX for supporting the museum's mission of learning through play and for giving families an opportunity to explore, learn, and spend time together before returning to school.

EVENT DETAILS



Event

Blast Off Before School Starts: SpaceX Community Play Day


Date

Saturday, August 8


Time

10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.


Location

Children's Museum of Brownsville


Admission

Free, courtesy of SpaceX


Website



About the Children's Museum of Brownsville

The Children's Museum of Brownsville provides children and families with interactive educational experiences centered on learning through play. Through exhibits, programs, camps, special events, and community partnerships, the museum encourages creativity, curiosity, exploration, and lifelong learning.

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#FloridaPeachy The RealReal Opens New West Palm Beach Store

Featuring personalized consignment services, private luxury appointments and a curated selection of authenticated designer brands

The RealReal, the world's largest online marketplace for authenticated luxury resale, today announced the opening of its new West Palm Beach store on Thursday, August 13, at 700 S. Rosemary Ave., Suite 136. Relocating from its longtime Palm Beach location to a larger, more modern space, the store is designed to better serve one of the country's most dynamic luxury markets.

Spanning more than 2,100 square feet, the new boutique combines The RealReal's industry-leading authentication expertise with a personalized, concierge-style shopping and consignment experience. Customers can consign, shop and discover authenticated luxury across women's and men's fashion, handbags, fine jewelry, watches and accessories.

The store features a continually refreshed assortment of the most coveted pieces from the world's most sought-after luxury houses, including Chanel, Dior, Hermès, Rolex, Van Cleef & Arpels and more. From iconic handbags and fine jewelry to sought-after watches and ready-to-wear fashion, new arrivals are added daily, making every visit unique.

"South Florida continues to be one of the most important luxury markets in the country, and we're excited to deepen our investment in this community with our new West Palm Beach store," said Rati Sahi Levesque, President and Chief Executive Officer of The RealReal. "Our stores combine the convenience of our digital marketplace with the expertise of our luxury specialists, creating a seamless experience for South Florida customers to consign their luxury items while discovering new finds."

The West Palm Beach store offers:Personalized Consignment Services: One-on-one consultations and valuations with luxury experts for handbags, fine jewelry, watches and designer fashion.
Luxury Authentication & Appraisals: Expert evaluations that help consignors understand the resale value of their luxury items.
Curated Shopping Experience: A constantly evolving assortment of authenticated luxury from the world's leading designer brands.
Private Viewings: Personalized appointments to explore exceptional fine jewelry, luxury watches and rare handbags.

To celebrate the grand opening, guests are invited to visit the store on Thursday, August 13, and enjoy complimentary beverages from Maman, including its signature iced matcha lattes, while exploring the latest arrivals.

From August 13–15, customers who consign an accepted item at the West Palm Beach store will receive a $100 The RealReal site credit to shop in-store that day. Terms and conditions apply. See store for complete details.

The opening marks The RealReal's 18th retail location in the United States, further expanding the company's omnichannel presence and bringing its trusted authentication expertise and full-service luxury consignment model to one of the nation's fastest-growing luxury retail destinations.

Store Information

The RealReal – West Palm Beach
700 S. Rosemary Ave., Suite 136
West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Hours
Monday–Saturday: 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

About The RealReal

The RealReal is the world's largest online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods, trusted by more than 40 million members. Our full-service consignment model—offering virtual appointments, in-home pickup, drop-off, and direct shipping—enables consumers to buy and sell luxury across fashion, fine jewelry and watches, art, and home categories with ease. The company combines a rigorous, expert-led authentication process with proprietary technology, including AI and machine learning, to power optimal pricing and processing for our members, and to help scale the business. By extending the life of millions of luxury goods, the company is leading a more circular economy while delivering a seamless experience for buyers and sellers.

The RealReal Store Locations

Chicago, IL • Dallas, TX • Greenwich, CT • Houston, TX • Los Angeles, CA (Melrose, Brentwood) • Manhasset, NY • Marin, CA • Miami, FL (Design District) • Newport Beach, CA • Brooklyn, NY • New York, NY (Madison Avenue, Midtown Luxury Consignment Office and SoHo) • West Palm Beach, FL • Palo Alto, CA • San Francisco, CA • Summit, NJ

*Offer valid August 13-15, 2026, at The RealReal West Palm Beach store only. Customers who consign an accepted item during the promotional period will receive a $100 The RealReal site credit to shop the same day. Terms and conditions apply. See store for complete details.

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#KnittingPeachy #CrochetPeachy Michaels® Declares August Fine Art Month with In-Store Events, New Premium Products, and Exceptional Savings


Month-long celebration invites customers of all skill levels to unplug, create, and connect through hands-on experiences while discovering new fine art items at significant discountsEvery week in August, customers can participate in free in-store events, product demonstrations, and open classroom workshops designed to inspire creativity and build connection.
An expanded fine art assortment will roll out throughout August online and in stores, including hundreds of new products across paint, markers, pencils, paper and professional artist accessories.
Customers can enjoy significant savings and thousands of BOGO offers on fine art essentials throughout the month.

As more consumers embrace hands-on creativity to unplug, learn, and connect, Michaels is fueling the joy of creativity and celebration by declaring August Fine Art Month and transforming its stores and digital channels into the ultimate destination for artists. Throughout the month, both experienced fine artists and aspiring creators can discover free events in all stores, an expanded assortment of premium fine art supplies rolling out online and in stores, and exceptional savings on thousands of products from leading fine art brands.
Michaels® Declares August Fine Art Month with In-Store Events, New Premium Products, and Exceptional Savings

"More people are rediscovering the joy of creating with their hands and are looking for opportunities to connect with others through shared experiences," said Stacey Shively, Chief Merchant Officer at Michaels. "Fine Art Month is about bringing the artistic community together to celebrate their craft, while making it easier than ever to access affordable premium supplies, elevated inspiration and the top-tier brands creators can rely on."

A Month of Creativity and Community
Throughout August, customers can participate in free in-store and online programming to test out new products, work on creative projects, and explore leading fine art brands through:Open Classroom Sessions (Every Tuesday & Wednesday from 6-8pm): Offered for the first time ever, these free drop-in sessions invite customers to bring their own project or start fresh while experimenting with new materials, learn special techniques and receive inspiration from Michaels Team Members and leading brands including Staedtler, Golden, Koi, Liquitex, Micron, and Ohuhu.
Fine Art Events (Every Sunday from 1-3pm): Customers can participate in free guided art projects and watch live demonstrations featuring leading brands including Prismacolor, Liquitex, Winsor & Newton, and Faber-Castell.
Live Online Classes (Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 6pm CT): These free evening sessions are led by expert instructors and cover drawing, acrylics, watercolor, portraiture, and figure drawing. The series concludes with a special wrap-up event featuring a student showcase and live instructor feedback.
Video Content: Creators can access an extensive library of new tutorials from top brands like Faber-Castell, Winsor & Newton, Liquitex, and Tombow, offering helpful guidance on working with exceptional quality art products.

Michaels' Expanded Premium Fine Arts Selection
Fine Art Month marks an expansion of Michaels' premium fine art assortment, with hundreds of new and exclusive products arriving online and in stores throughout August. Customers will discover the best brands and an unmatched selection designed to make it easy to explore, compare products, and find the right materials for every medium and skill level. Highlights include:New Premium Paints & Tools: An expanded acrylic, watercolor, and oil paint assortment from trusted brands including Liquitex, Winsor & Newton, Gamblin, Holbein, and Koi, alongside the addition of Iwata airbrush machines.
More Drawing & Illustration Materials: New markers, colored pencils, and drawing supplies from Ohuhu, Faber-Castell, POSCA, and Staedtler, and expanded options in artist-grade surfaces including Arches, Canson Artist Series, and Strathmore.

Save Big on Fine Art Supplies
Throughout August, customers can take advantage of limited-time savings on fine art essentials, including deep discounts and thousands of BOGO offers across paint, brushes, canvas, markers, sketchbooks, paper pads and other artist favorites. Month-long promotions include Buy 2, Get 2 Free canvas offers and Buy One, Get One 50% Off sketchbooks and paper pads, making it the perfect time to stock up for creative projects. Educators can also stack these savings with Michaels' everyday 15% teacher discount, making it an ideal time to prep for back-to-school.

Additionally, customers can enter a social media giveaway on Michaels' Instagram from August 22-28 for a chance to win professional-grade fine art supplies, including premium brushes, paper pads, and more.

By combining inspiring experiences, classes, and new and exclusive products, Michaels is making Fine Art Month more than a sales event – it is a celebration of artists and creative communities while reinforcing Michaels as the leading destination for creativity and celebration across North America.

To learn more about Fine Art Month, upcoming events and featured promotions, visit Michaels.com.

About The Michaels Companies, Inc.
At The Michaels Companies, Inc., our purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity and celebration. As the leading destination for creating and celebrating in North America, we operate over 1,300 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at Michaels.com and Michaels.ca. The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels is the best place for all things creative. 

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Tuesday, August 4, 2026

#NewYorkNotes @RecordingAcad @GRAMMYMuseum GRAMMY MUSEUM® refreshes "on the red carpet" exhibit with new outfits from RECENT AND PAST GRAMMY AWARDS® currently on display until spring 2027


Grammy Museum® adds pieces from the 50th Annual, 67th Annual, and 68th Annual Grammy Awards® to its “On The Red Carpet” exhibit, including outfits worn by Addison Rae, Amy Winehouse, Billie Eilish, Doechii, Sabrina Carpenter, and Taylor Swift.

Photos of the outfits on display at the Museum and worn originally at the award shows can be seen here.

Currently on display until Spring 2027

Grammy Museum at L.A. Live.

ABOUT THE GRAMMY MUSEUM
The GRAMMY Museum is a nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating and exploring music from yesterday and today to inspire the music of tomorrow through exhibits, education, grants, preservation initiatives, and public programming. Paying tribute to our collective musical heritage, the Museum values and celebrates the dynamic connection in people’s diverse backgrounds and music’s many genres, telling stories that inspire us, and creative expression that leads change in our industry.

For more information, visit www.grammymuseum.org, "like" the GRAMMY Museum on Facebook, and follow @GRAMMYMuseum on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.

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#FashionAlert Vanderbilt & Seewald Global Studio by Mover and Shaker Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin Launches First Combined Fashion Studio Accelerator and Commerce Innovation Platform to Take Designers from Runway to Revenue Our Coverage Sponsored by Hallak Cleaners the Couture Cleaner @hallakcleaners @hallakcouturecleaner

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Built to provide fashion designers the capital, technology, and cultural access to grow without sacrificing artistry or ownership; committed to increasing the surface area of opportunity for designers

Will Debut AI-Enabled Contextual Commerce and "Click-To-Buy" Runway Integration at New York Fashion Week Show at Grand Central Station

Mover and Shaker Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin, first featured in April 2009, Founder and CEO of House of Vanderbilt, the first official family office of the Vanderbilt family, and Co-Founder of SohoMuse, and Michaela Seewald, Founder & CEO of V24 Media and media entrepreneur, launched Vanderbilt & Seewald Global Studio, the first combined fashion investment studio, media distribution, and technology platform. Vanderbilt & Seewald combines investment, experiential commerce channels (e.g. Click-To-Buy), an elite network, and media amplification to enable designers to grow from inspiration to revenue.
Cofounders of Vanderbilt & Seewald Global Studio Michaela Seewald and Mover and Shaker Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin, first featured in April 2009

Vanderbilt & Seewald partners with new designers seeking to scale, and those with a clear creative vision, an established brand, existing customer demand, media visibility, and an operational foundation capable of supporting scale. Whether emerging talents gaining momentum or established designers seeking broader market reach, Vanderbilt & Seewald provides capital, strategic guidance, commerce infrastructure, and global visibility to help expand distribution, strengthen brand equity, and unlock new growth opportunities. The platform is particularly suited for designers interested in collaborative partnership models, including advisory, equity, and co-investment structures.

Vanderbilt & Seewald will make its debut during New York Fashion Week at a first-of-its-kind fashion event at Grand Central Station on September 15, 2026, marking the first time a Vanderbilt has hosted a runway show at the iconic terminal her ancestors built. Featuring the 2027 lines from Vanderbilt & Seewald's first group of designers, including: Dustin Glickman of DSTN, a Stockholm-based fashion brand known for its "dark cowboy" aesthetic that blends and balances artistic storytelling with exceptional craftsmanship. The brand headlined Stockholm Fashion Week earlier this year.

Lorena Saravia, one of Mexico's most influential contemporary designers, recognized for transforming Mexican craftsmanship, feminine strength, and modern luxury into a globally respected fashion brand that has appeared in H&M.

Nabil Hayari of Hayari Paris, an internationally acclaimed Parisian couturier whose elegant, made-to-measure creations have graced the world's most prestigious red carpets, earning him recognition as one of the leading ambassadors of modern French haute couture.

Vanderbilt & Seewald Global Studio will use its proprietary technology, including AI-enabled commerce, Click-To-Buy runway integration, and livestream shopping, to turn the runway into a platform for designer-first shopping that connects directly with shoppers. Powered by SohoMuse's creator social network, the platform is built to ensure designers retain attribution, data ownership, and direct relationships with their customers.

"Designers have become the product. Marginalized and underrepresented creators pay the highest price in a system built to extract value, rather than invest in and empower their growth, on their terms," said Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin, Co-Founder, Vanderbilt & Seewald Global Studio. "Vanderbilt & Seewald Global Studio is built to provide designers with the representation and access they need to own their narrative, and the technology to stand on a runway while watching their collection sell in real-time to the person in the front row and the one watching from their phone in London."

Most fashion designer platforms offer either visibility, production, or introductions. Vanderbilt & Seewald is the only platform that integrates all three for designers, operating at the intersection of cultural relevance, commercial execution, and strategic capital and network access. This is not a seasonal partnership; it's an evergreen platform for enablement, designed to move designers from recognition to scale, permanently.

A New Infrastructure for Fashion Designers

Vanderbilt & Seewald Global Studio partners with a select group of designers to transform creative excellence into global brand presence and commercial success. The platform operates across visibility, distribution, and production to deliver outcomes that few traditional agencies, accelerators, or commerce platforms can. Through editorial positioning, global runway opportunities, direct-to-consumer commerce infrastructure, and sustained media amplification, Vanderbilt & Seewald provides designers with the tools, relationships, and market access they need to accelerate growth while preserving creative ownership.

Vanderbilt & Seewald Global Studio backs that promise by providing a robust program to designers. Each will receive direct access to investors and family offices, Vogue-level media reach, global runway events, and a proprietary commerce platform that converts live fashion moments into immediate transactions. The program will select designers at every stage, from emerging talent to established names looking to scale globally.

Designers who join Vanderbilt & Seewald Global Studio will retain full ownership of their creative vision, consumer relationships, and data. Vanderbilt & Seewald actively represents each designer throughout the program, managing the connections, commerce infrastructure, and media amplification.

"Every designer has a story worth telling. Vanderbilt & Seewald Global Studio exists to elevate that narrative without diluting their creative intent, when and where it will be the most impactful," said Michaela Seewald, Co-Founder, Vanderbilt & Seewald Global Studio. "We provide the platform, visibility, and strategic infrastructure that enable exceptional designers to move from emerging talent to global influence, building brands that scale internationally, and in particular into the United States, while remaining authentic to the vision that made them distinctive in the first place."

Live Fashion Events Become Commerce Channels
Vanderbilt & Seewald Global Studio's proprietary commerce technology transforms live fashion moments into direct-to-consumer sales opportunities, from New York, London, and Paris Fashion Weeks to Hamptons polo outings, Vogue integrations, and curated luxury gatherings. The platform's live shopping technology gives designers "Click-To-Buy" capability directly from the runway while providing real-time product detail viewing for shoppers and a reporting dashboard that tracks audience engagement and sales performance.

Every Vanderbilt & Seewald Global Studio event will reach hundreds of VIPs, buyers, editors, stylists, and creators in person, with nearly 25,000 additional viewers anticipated across Instagram, YouTube, and partner livestream channels. Each experience will be built around the designer, featuring Designer Discovery Galleries, "People's Choice Look" audience voting, and a dedicated content studio capturing behind-the-scenes footage, designer interviews, and runway edits for social and media distribution.

The Technology of SohoMuse Powers Vanderbilt & Seewald Global Studio's Designers
SohoMuse's creator technology platform, launched in 2019, will power Vanderbilt & Seewald Global Studio's network of designer support, offering them instant access to a talent marketplace, portfolio platform, virtual storefronts, and a secure collaboration ecosystem.

Vanderbilt & Seewald-supported designers are showcased directly to the SohoMuse community, adding an immediate audience and discovery channel on top of the firm's financial and growth enablement. SohoMuse's creative showcases also enable direct-to-consumer commerce integrations and links to each designer's storefront. A secure, IP-protected ecosystem ensures designers remain attributed and connected to their creative work at every touchpoint.

Media Amplification That Compounds Into Credibility
Vanderbilt & Seewald Global Studio prepares its designers for the public sphere, creating visibility across a variety of media outlets, enhanced by Michaela Seewald's platforms and broad partner media networks. Every launch, collection, and commerce moment is supported by editorial reach designed to build long-term brand legitimacy.

Vanderbilt & Seewald Global Studio provides access to strategic communications and public relations support for all of its designers through a partnership with Impact Partners. Designers will receive press and media relations, press release distribution, branded content development, message training and more, to help tell and amplify their unique stories.

Vanderbilt & Seewald Global Studio is accepting applications from designers ready to take their creative vision global. Additional information about Vanderbilt & Seewald Global Studio, its mission to empower independent designers, and its live commerce platform can be found at https://www.vsglobalstudio.com/.

About Vanderbilt & Seewald Global Studio
Vanderbilt & Seewald Global Studio, Co-Founded by Conseulo Vanderbilt Costin, Founder and CEO of the House of Vanderbilt and Co-Founder of SohoMuse, and Michaela Seewald, Founder and CEO of V24 Media, partners with select fashion designers to transform their creative excellence into global brand presence and commercial success.

Vanderbilt & Seewald Global Studio provides designers with the capital, connections, and technology needed to scale on their own terms. Through investment, strategic guidance, and proprietary commerce tools (e.g., Click-to-Buy) that drive visibility, distribution, and

direct-to-consumer engagement, Vanderbilt & Seewald helps designers grow without sacrificing ownership, creative control, or brand integrity. For more information, visit https://www.vsglobalstudio.com/.

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On Reaction to Adversity, by Maria Shriver

"If you are in the middle of something hard, and feel like you're rowing toward a shore you cannot yet see, imagine multitudes of people roaring with you forward with joy. Not because you won. But because you showed up."
-Maria Shriver

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Upper West Side NYC Restaurant, Talia's Steakhouse, Serving Rosh Hashanah 2026 Meals

Talia's Steakhouse on the Upper West Side in NYC, has been serving glatt kosher Rosh Hashanah and holiday meals for nearly a quarter century.
The restaurant will once again be open for prepaid lunches and dinners for Rosh Hashanah 2026, which begins Friday, September 11th, and concludes Sunday, September 13th.

Rosh Hashanah dinner at Talia's includes all traditional and symbolic dishes that are integral to the holiday, including challah, apple & honey, pomegranates, and even fish heads. Celebrate the holiday with friends and family without need to clean up after.

In accordance with Orthodox Jewish law, no money is exchanged on the holiday, and all reservations must be prepaid.

Delivery and catering options are also available if you cannot make it to the restaurant. Talia's fast-food sister restaurant, Shawarma Shabazi, also offers catering options. Click for more info: https://shabazinyc.com/catering-menu

The popular Upper West Side kosher Chinese restaurant, West Side Wok & Konata Sushi Bar, also recently moved all their operations into Talia's kitchen. For more info, click here: https://westsidewok.com

For more information about Rosh Hashanah 2026 at Talia's, click here: https://taliassteakhouse.com/rosh-hashanah

Talia's will also set up a large Sukkah for the Sukkot holiday.

For more information feel free to visit Talia's website: http://taliassteakhouse.com/

For over 24 years, Talia's Steakhouse has continuously reinvented the strictly Glatt kosher restaurant as a hip, modern place, where everyone will feel welcome: from Chabad and Satmer Chasidim to Modern Orthodox, secular Jews, non-Jewish customers and all other ethnic groups.

Talia's is a great Manhattan kosher restaurant to take your wife or girlfriend out to dinner. Enjoy the romantic atmosphere, dimly-lit, candles and fresh roses on each table, mellow live music and a wonderful blend of American and Middle-Eastern cuisines. She will be talking about her special evening for weeks to come. In addition, Talia's offers prepaid Shabbat dinner every week, as well as all major Jewish holiday meals.

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Talia's Steakhouse continues to be Highly Recommended by Whom You Know!
We can't wait to see what Effie does next.




Effie's second trick up his sleeve is Shawarma Shabazi, right next door and named after Shalom Shabazi, his new fast casual concept.

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Wednesday, July 22, 2026

#WhomYouKnow Celebrates Our 31,000th Post with Cosmopolitan Dental, Official Dentist of Whom You Know @GaroNazarianDDS #cosmopolitandental #loveyoursmile #Best #Dentist in the #World #ManhattanDentist #NewYorkDentist

 The Best Dentist in Manhattan & Official Dentist of Whom You Know:





30 E. 40th Suite 1001
(212) 683-1960

Dr. Garo Nazarian is a Mover and Shaker, and was the first featured: http://www.whomyouknow.com/2009/01/movers-and-shakers-dr-garo-nazarian-of.html

Dr. Nazarian, a graduate of Boston College and Columbia Dental School, opened Cosmopolitan Dental in 2006 and has grown in practice into one of the top cosmetic and dental implant practices in New York City. Cosmopolitan Dental strives to surpass all patients' expectations by catering to your dental needs while providing the utmost professional results. Cosmopolitan Dental has been recognized by America's Top Dentists and has earned both the Patients' choice award and the Doctors' choice award. Dr. Garo Nazarian is a proud member of the New York State Dental Association, New York County Dental Society and the American Dental Association. Cosmopolitan Dental loves to make you smile!

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On Happiness, by Christian Dior

"Happiness is the secret to all beauty. There is no beauty without happiness."
-Christian Dior

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#DressLikeYourDinner #Lobster #LobsterSalad @AmmosNewYork #AmmosEstiatorio

On Peachy Deegan: Lobster Hat by Ralph Lauren from the 1990s.
Of course she is the original owner and bought it with babysitting money.
Lobster Salad at Ammos is even better when you wear lobster.
She is with Founder and Owner of Ammos Estiatorio, Dimitris Nakos, Athens Native.
52 Vanderbilt Avenue
New York, NY 10017
Tel: 212.922.9999

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#MovietimeInManhattan @TheAcademy #OSCARS JENNIFER TODD TO PRODUCE 17TH GOVERNORS AWARDS

Oscar® statuettes to be presented to honorees on November 15
in partnership with Rolex

 Producer and former Academy Producers Branch governor Jennifer Todd will produce the 17th Governors Awards for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Academy President Lynette Howell Taylor announced today. It is her first time producing the event.

At the Governors Awards, Honorary Oscars® will be presented to actor Glenn Close, animator Floyd Norman and director Ridley Scott, and the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award to producers Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler. The event will take place on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Ovation Hollywood, in partnership with Rolex.

“We are thrilled to have Jennifer leading this year’s Governors Awards,” said Howell Taylor. “Her expertise in producing will undoubtedly create a beautiful evening celebrating the artistry of this year’s exceptional honorees.”

“I am delighted to have the opportunity to produce this cherished Academy event,” said Todd. “I’m looking forward to honoring the remarkable achievements of five artists with a tribute that reflects the lasting cultural impact they have made.”

Todd has produced a wide variety of films over the last 30 years, including Christopher Nolan’s breakthrough film, “Memento,” which earned two Oscar nominations. Her film credits include “Boiler Room,” “Must Love Dogs,” “Prime,” “Across the Universe,” “Alice in Wonderland,” “Celeste and Jesse Forever,” “Alice through the Looking Glass,” “Live by Night,” “The Way Back,” “The Thursday Murder Club” and the “Austin Powers” franchise. Todd also co-produced the 89th and 90th Oscars, alongside producer Michael De Luca. Both broadcasts were nominated for Outstanding Special Class Program and Outstanding Variety Special (Live) at the 69th and 70th Emmy® Awards, respectively.

The Honorary Award is given “to honor extraordinary distinction in lifetime achievement, exceptional contributions to the state of motion picture arts and sciences in any discipline, or for outstanding service to the Academy.”

The Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award is presented to a creative producer whose body of work reflects a consistently high quality of motion picture production.

The 17th Governors Awards are presented in partnership with Rolex, the Exclusive Watch of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Rolex is supporting the Governors Awards through its partnership with the Academy, reflecting its ongoing commitment to fostering excellence, achievement and the transfer of cinematic knowledge to the next generation.

For more information about this year’s Governors Awards recipients, click here.

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ABOUT THE ACADEMY
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is the world's premier film organization and is home to a global membership of more than 11,000 of the most accomplished film industry artists and leaders. The Academy connects global audiences – its members, the film industry, and film fans – through their shared passion for making and watching films. The Academy does this by recognizing and celebrating the arts and sciences of moviemaking through renowned awards for cinematic achievement, including the Oscars®, the Governors Awards, and the Scientific and Technical Awards. The Academy’s affiliated charitable organization, the Academy Foundation, serves a public benefit through its robust educational, preservation and cultural activities. This includes the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, the world's largest global film museum, the Academy Collection, the largest film-related collection in the world, and talent development programs for emerging artists. Year-round, the Academy creates opportunities for all communities to engage with the film world.

ABOUT ROLEX AND CINEMA
Rolex celebrates human achievement as a journey marked by milestones, emotions and defining moments. For more than half a century, the brand has partnered some of the world’s most talented artists and leading cultural institutions to promote excellence and the transmission of artistic heritage, creating a link between the past, present and future.
Through the Perpetual Arts Initiative, a broad portfolio of arts that extends through architecture, cinema, dance, music, literature, theatre and visual arts, the brand confirms its long-term commitment to global culture.
The company has had close ties with the film industry for decades, its watches playing a role in numerous films, including Oscar®-winning masterpieces. Since 2017, Rolex has supported the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, serving as Proud Sponsor of the Oscars®, hosting the event’s Greenroom, as well as supporting the Governors Awards, which recognize lifetime achievement and humanitarian efforts in the film industry. Rolex also sponsors Film at Lincoln Center as Official Partner and Exclusive Timepiece.
The company promotes achievement through Testimonees such as James Cameron, Leonardo DiCaprio, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Martin Scorsese, Zendaya and Jia Zhang-Ke. It also assists in the preservation of film history for future generations as a Founding Supporter of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, as a partner of The Film Foundation and through its support to the National Film and Television School in the UK.

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#Summer is Here #Manhattan - Exclusive Sizzling Summer Selections at @AmmosNewYork The Leading Seafood Restaurant Says Peachy Deegan!!! By #DimitrisNakos 52 Vanderbilt Avenue #EatRealFood #PeachysPicks

Peachy Deegan and Dimitris Nakos have started off the summer with a bang!
 
Garides Makaronia above, and the undeniable classic Lobster Salad, below
Don't hate it because it's beautiful: EAT IT!  It's SUMMERTIME in the city and that means primetime Ammos Estiatorio fine dining and celebrating the best seafood in the city on your palate, just steps away from Grand Central Terminal and its Partnership, where founder and owner Dimitris Nakos is even on the board!  Readers know that Peachy Deegan has raved about the Lavraki being her absolute favorite menu item at the storied venue located at 52 Vanderbilt Avenue, 
Well, drumroll please, she has a SECOND FAVORITE.
And that is the sensational Garides Makaronia, which is Greek for Shrimp Pasta!
Every succulent bite is pure deliciousness and a euphoric experience you must prioritize. 
The creaminess will capture you and the flavor will bring you to the upper echelons of taste as you acquaint yourself with the generous half pound of Tiger Shrimp.
It's a revelation with garlic (another adored item of Peachy's!), onions, fresh lemon juice, parsley and butter with a perfect dusting of sea salt and black pepper.
Garides Makaronia glamour shots!
Peachy and Dimitris above are shown with the showstopper Lobster Salad!
Tender Lobster Pieces lightly steamed and tossed with premium Greek Yogurt are further accentuated with fresh cilantro and orange segments, each of which lends a hint of flavor sophistication without overwhelming the lobster star of the show.  A citrus honey ginger emulsion makes this dish not just a meal but an entire ballet for your gastronomic pleasure.  Finally, a drizzle of basil mint oil brightens it up with pizazz.
In keeping with healthful Mediterranean diet, Ammos greets you with crudites and house made hummus!
Ammos always has got the beat and you've got to GO GO to 52 Vanderbilt (Belinda Carlisle are you reading!?!) and Pantzaria Carpaccio is a delicate dish of beets, both red and yellow, fine to behold.  It reaches a higher level of nuance with shallot vinaigrette and pistachio yogurt.
Even the water is from Greece if your little heart desires!
Every day is a celebration in Manhattan, and in July, Peachy enjoys going out with a bang, especially if it's Rose by Wine Art Estate at Ammos!!!!  The magical alchemy in pink puts you in just the right mood.



52 Vanderbilt Avenue
New York, NY 10017
Tel: 212.922.9999

What Grok by XAI and Elon Musk tells us about Ammos Estiatorio today:
Atmosphere & Setting
The restaurant features a contemporary Mediterranean design with stone walls, wood elements, fishing nets, and warm lighting—creating an elegant yet welcoming vibe. It includes a spacious main dining room, a bar area, and several stylish private dining rooms ideal for business lunches, events, or groups (accommodating up to 250 guests total). It’s a popular spot for after-work drinks, special occasions, or a refined seafood meal near Grand Central.

Cuisine & Highlights
Ammos specializes in fresh Greek seafood with Mediterranean flavors. 
Key features include:
Fresh fish flown in daily from Mediterranean waters
Whole grilled fish
Shellfish and seafood specialties
Traditional Greek appetizers and meze
Modern twists on classics

Signature or notable items often include Ammos Chips (shareable), Pikilia Thalassinon (seafood platter), grilled prawns, and surf & turf options. They offer prix-fixe lunch and dinner menus, plus a 7-course Chef’s Tasting Experience. Breakfast is also available.

The restaurant emphasizes fresh ingredients, attentive service, and a large wine selection from their cellar.

Hours (typical)Breakfast: ~8:00 am – 10:00 am
Lunch/Dinner: Starting around 11:45 am until late evening (around 10:45 pm)
Hours can vary—check the website or call for the latest, especially around holidays or weather events.

Generally well-regarded for fresh seafood, beautiful setting, and convenient Midtown location.

Common praise: Quality seafood, ambiance, and private rooms.

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