[ad_1] For three decades, the Art Moderne Eldorado Ballroom at the corner of Dowling Street (now Emancipation Avenue) and Elgin Street in Houston was a prominent black music venue during the Jim Crow era. . Considered the center of the black community in Houston’s Third Ward, the institution was founded in 1939 by Anna and Clarence Dupree, the famous Black couple calls Third Ward home. But Radar Table’s impact extends far beyond local communities. It is nationally known as a cultural center for famous blues and jazz musicians, hosting the likes of Duke Ellington, BB King and Ella Fitzgerald. But…
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[ad_1] People line up outside the Jacobetti Complex on Saturday, April 16, 2022. At least 10 couples dressed in space-themed outfits were waiting to enter. As they walked through the curtained entrance, they saw people dressed in alien and other otherworldly costumes, shuffling toward the many walking appetizer trays, toward the endless cocktail bar, toward their planet-themed tables or Games arranged for this event. As the music died down, guests took their seats and began to enjoy their dishes and accompanying drinks. A plate of crisp, fresh vegetables paired with crunchy bell peppers, delicious balsamic, and spring-sweet strawberries. The scallops…
[ad_1] Renovating any building can be a challenge, but when a building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the bar is raised significantly. Diana Melichar, founder and CEO of Melichar Architects in Lake Forest, meets these challenges with passion and skill, starting with her firm’s design for the major renovation of the Ragdale Barnhouse As can be seen, the Barn was Lake Forest’s historic artists’ retreat. Melichar was actively involved in Ragdale’s renovation task force committee a decade ago when the 120-year-old Ragdale House underwent a major $3.2 million restoration. Preservation, restoration, and adaptive reuse are her…
[ad_1] The Biden administration’s proposal to invoke so-called “step-in” powers to seize patent rights for any federally funded development would harm the U.S. innovation economy, NAM told the federal government on Tuesday. How is this going: A proposal introduced by the Biden administration in December would allow the government to seize patents on private-sector products it deems too costly. Why it’s important: “Sabotaging the manufacturer’s [intellectual property] rights will have broad consequences for American innovation and America’s world-leading innovation economy,” NAM told the Biden administration. “In particular, new startups and small businesses will bear the brunt of the significant changes…
[ad_1] Atique Malik returns to Swansway Motor Group as general manager sales for Blackburn Audi.Atique left Swansway in September 2023 to take a sales management role elsewhere and is keen to return as soon as the opportunity arises.Reflecting on her return to Swansway, Atique said: “It’s great to be back in the role of Sales General Manager, the family values and interconnectedness of Swansway make it special. With the Directors They are constantly interacting and reinforcing the direction we are headed in a way that I have never experienced anywhere else.”Atik spent three years as business manager at Blackburn Audi,…
[ad_1] The Architects of the Awakening of America’s Military (Full Series)Military Awakening Complex | Common DefenseVet for the People | Serving Women Action Network common defense The Biden administration has done its part to promote the military as warriors for “climate justice.” The President once told a group of American pilots stationed in the United Kingdom that the Joint Chiefs of Staff determined that the greatest threat facing the United States was global warming: You know what the Joint Chiefs of Staff tell us is the greatest threat facing the United States? global warming. Because in Indonesia, there will be…
[ad_1] The Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) has started the application process for the Surveyor cum Computer and Assistant Statistical Officer examination 2023 today (February 7). The application process will close on February 28th. Interested candidates can apply online through the psc official website. uk.gov.in. UKPSC has started the application process for the Surveyor cum Computer and Assistant Statistical Officer exam 2023. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Direct link application Exclusively at HT, you can experience cricket excitement like never before. Explore now! Candidates can make changes to their application form between March 7 and 16, 2024. UKPSC recruitment 2024 vacancy…
[ad_1] Angela Santone FSU alumna and senior human resources executive Angela Santone will serve as keynote speaker at FSU’s 2024 Seminole 100th Anniversary Celebration. The annual Seminole 100 list and celebration recognizes the fastest-growing businesses owned or managed by FSU alumni and represents some of the most innovative and profitable companies in the United States As a senior human resources executive, Santone has more than 25 years of experience transforming workplace cultures, improving operations and delivering breakthrough results for multinational companies. Santone served as AT&T’s senior executive vice president of human resources, overseeing the company Global HR Strategy Change internal…
[ad_1] Photo credit: IntuitiveTwo of Toronto’s latest extensions to Portland Bridge have opened to the public, marking a major step in the redevelopment of 500 acres of underutilized land.The additions are designed as contemporary structures and the opening of the Cherry Street North Bridge and Commissioner Street Bridge to vehicle, pedestrian and bicycle traffic can guide visitors into and around the future site of Villiers Island.Photo credit: Ryan WalkerThe plan, called Waterfront Toronto Port Land Flood Protection Infrastructure (PLFPEI), calls for the construction of innovative and aesthetically pleasing bridges over the region’s current and future waterways.The Portlands Bridge is the…
[ad_1] Conference news Excited to announce the CN 30underThirty Class of 2023. The CN 30underThirty program recognizes outstanding young talent in the industry; showcasing their achievements and rewarding their passion, creativity and talent to become future leaders of the meetings industry. The aim is to provide young people in the industry with the platform they need for career advancement. Awards This year’s class will be celebrated and recognized at an international conference at ExCeL in London on 28 February. The ceremony will be held at the Power of Events Theater from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Attendees will receive prizes and…