POTTSVILLE — When Tom Hartz was a young lad in the 1950s, dragline power shovels had pretty much replaced the hardy miners that harvested coal hundreds of feet beneath the earth’s surface. Still, growing up in the coal fields of Luzerne County, the young Hartz developed a deep respect for miners who toiled amid darkness…
Whether you’re a casual Instagram user or a photography fanatic, you’ve likely come across a post by Accidentally Wes Anderson (or AWA for short), a platform known for showcasing moments in daily life that replicate the American filmmaker’s signature symmetrical style. This internationally acclaimed art project has held exhibitions in cities such as London, Tokyo, Seoul, and…
“Canceled” is ready for its closeup. A TV show is in post-production that will give celebrities who have lost their jobs amid scandal a chance to defend themselves. The show’s creator Matt Karol told me, “We have a lot of interest from people who want to go public and explain what happened.” Chris Hansen, who…
Time really flies by, and it’s crazy that it’s officially July. Temperatures have really been picking up, and while the bravest of us (and those with super strong sunscreen) are happy to sweat it out on Hong Kong’s best hiking trails, there’s still plenty to do, see, and eat for the more air conditioning-inclined. Read on to…
The Sunday night at Glastonbury is a hard one to get right. Previous years have seen Elton John, Kendrick Lamar and Ed Sheeran close the festival. But Emily Eavis was criticised in 2024 for putting SZA in the final headline slot, as the RnB singer drew in an unusually small crowd. In 2025, the final night is set to…
It’s finally time, guys – Glastonbury Festival’s gates opened yesterday and the gargantuan schedule of music is set to properly kick off tomorrow night, with pop-rock band The 1975, legendary singer-songwriter Neil Young, pop-punk star Olivia Rodrigo and British national treasure Rod Stewart all headlining over the weekend. But there’s a whole lot more to this…
With so many world-famous sites and attractions to visit, deciding on the best things to do in Los Angeles can be a bewildering task. If it’s your first visit, you may be inclined to beeline it to Hollywood—but, in addition to probably walking away a bit disappointed, you’d be missing out on all of L.A.’s essential museums. Or…
Festival season is back in full swing, baby! And this weekend Leicestershire is ready to welcome back thousands of moshing metalheads for the largest rock music festival in the UK – Download. With a (head)banging mix of both new and nostalgic bands ready to amp up the crowds, the rock extravaganza is about to kick off…
Mark your calendars for June 6 to 8 as Japan’s acclaimed Sake Jump festival makes its Hong Kong debut at the historic FWD 1881 in Tsim Sha Tsui. Since its launch in 2007, Sake Jump has brought together young, innovative sake brewers from across Japan to showcase their craft. This year’s event features over 20 rising…
The Dragon Boat Festival is one of our favourite traditional festivals celebrated in Hong Kong. Aside from getting some carb-action with a variety of rice dumplings and watching dragon boat races, how much do you know about this holiday? From its origin and customs to festivities that take place all across the city, our handy guide…