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Free job fair for LGBTQ youth and allies on March 30 at Miller Community Center

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Seattle Parks and Recreation will host a free job fair for LGBTQ youth and allies on Saturday, March 30, 2019 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Miller Community Center (330 19th Ave. E). Youth of all ages are welcome to attend and there will be many employment opportunities for high school-age youth (14-19) and young adults (19-24). Attendees should come prepared to spend some time visiting the various booths, which will have representatives from private employers as well as City of Seattle youth-employment and stipend programs.

Several City departments offer summer employment appropriate for teens and young adults, including positions in Seattle Parks and Recreation Aquatics (life guards, boat ramp monitors), Seattle Parks and Recreation Youth Engaged in Service (job shadowing an adult mentor, usually in an office setting), Seattle Parks and Recreation Student Teen Employment Program and Summer of Service (building trails in local parks as well as working on restoration and other projects), Youth Participatory Action Research (exploring social justice issues), and the Seattle Public Libraries Student Assistance program. Many local businesses will also be in attendance.

The Youth Job Fair for LGBTQ and Allies is a collaborative effort led by the Youth Employment and Service Learning Unit of Seattle Parks and Recreation. To participate in the fair or for more information contact Gwen Wessels, Seattle Parks and Recreation, at Gwen.Wessels@seattle.gov.

 

Jitterbug Perfume – Join the party at Café Nordo’s Culinarium!

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World Premiere Theatrical Adaptation

of Seattle Author Tom Robbins’ Classic Novel

Jitterbug Perfume

Join the party at Café Nordo’s Culinarium!

Don your Mardi Gras beads and indulge your senses through story, food, music, and song

Café Nordo is proud to present its first ever solo adaptation, Jitterbug Perfume at Café Nordo’s Culinarium in Seattle’s historic Pioneer Square. The show runs from March 14 – May 12, 2019. Set during New Orleans’ Mardi Gras, Jitterbug Perfume titillates the senses as it immerses you in the experience of living each day to its fullest; great food, passionate love, great sex, and passionate living.

 

THE ADAPTATION“This was the first time we’ve had to obtain the rights to anything,” said Café Nordo’s Artistic Director and Executive Chef Erin Brindley. “As luck would have it, a friend of mine penpals with Tom Robbins, so I asked for an introduction. I pitched the adaptation, and after a few weeks, I had a snail mailed letter from him, in his signature flowery language, he said, ‘the very audaciousness of the idea is what most appeals to me’ .”

The show is an adaptation of Jitterbug Perfume, Robbins’ 400-page novel that spans thousands of years. This daunting task was a theatrical challenge that co-adapters Stephan Robinson and Café Nordo’s co-Artistic Director Terry Podgorski were eager to accept.

 

The Café Nordo creative team met with Robbins at his home in La Conner, Washington, in the summer of 2018. “He answered the door with a cupcake [for Brindley’s birthday] and lit a candle,” said Brindley. “He showed us his home. We had a lovely time.” After meeting for two and a half hours, Robbins offered advice and words of wisdom as he gave the company adaptation rights to Jitterbug Perfume.

 

THE MUSIC

“There’s so much inspiration to pull from in Robbins’ writing, it’s a goldmine,” said composer Annastasia Workman. “Mardi Gras and New Orleans are central to the plot of the show, where I’ve drawn from Dr. John’s bluesy style piano, Terence Blanchard’s score for A Tale of God’s Will, and the bands Galactic and Michot’s Melody Makers. The music for this show is all over the space-time continuum, with other influences coming from Bollywood scores, György Ligeti, Marconi Union, and Hildegard von Bingen.”

 

This three-hour immersive experience is complete with an original score arranged and composed by Workman. Infused with the sounds of New Orleans jazz, Workman, along with Matt Manges and Beth Fleenor, transport audiences deep into the revelry of Mardi Gras.

 

THE CULINARY EXPERIENCE

 

Those familiar with Café Nordo’s style of integrating theater, food, and drink into a multi-sensory experience can anticipate that Jitterbug Perfume takes that adventure further than ever before. Playing off the dueling perfumiers in the story, Café Nordo’s award winning Chef Brindley uses aroma to create a theatrical culinary experience. “The obvious will not be on the menu,” said Brindley with a smile. “This epic tale gave me the opportunity to think deeply about aroma, how it enhances flavors and how it changes the experience of eating.” The menu merges New Orleans and Seattle cuisines with choose-your-own-adventure olfactory decisions that create a unique, individualized experience.

 

To enhance the festivities, beverages intentionally selected to pair with the food include  specially selected Wine Steward, Wine Sommelier, and Cocktail Flights, or, a specially-made Jitterbug Perfume wine from Chad Stock of Minimus Wine, an avant-garde Oregon winemaker. Beverages are not included in the ticket price.

 

THEATRICAL CREDITS

 

JITTERBUG PERFUME by Tom Robbins

        Copyright © 1984

        Available in Bantam Trade Edition

        Adapted by Terry Podgorski & Stephen Robinson

        For Café Nordo

Director: Erin Brindley

Chef: Erin Brindley

Actors: Priscilla – Helen Roundhill

Alobar – Brian Picheu

Kudra – Marie Bolla

Pan the Goat God – Matt Manges

Ensemble: Chris Shea, Mara Palma, Lisa Viertel, Ronnie Hill, Opal Peachey, Madison Jade Jones.

Original Music: Annastasia Workman (keyboard, accordion)

Additional Musicians: Beth Fleenor (vocals, clarinet, electronics), Matt Manges (drums)

Costume Design: Fantasia Rose and Katrina Hess

Set Design: Terry Podgorski

Lighting Design: Ryan Dunn

Properties: Robin Macartney

Sound Design: Evan Mosher

 

FOR CALENDAR EDITORS

What:

Indulge all five senses as Nordo’s first in-house adaptation takes on this cult classic from beloved local writer Tom Robbins. Don your Mardi Gras beads and revel in humanity’s search for immortality as dueling perfumiers open Pan’s bottle, causing past, present, and future to collide at your table in a soaring ode to love eternal. Tickets include a four-course meal and the performance. Recommended for adults 18 years or order. The book, Jitterbug Perfume © 1984, was written by Tom Robbins. Adaptation by Terry Podgorski and Stephen Robinson for Café Nordo.

 

Where:

Café Nordo’s Culinarium

109 South Main Street

Seattle, WA 98104

(206) 209-2002

 

When:

March 14 – May 12, 2019

Wednesdays – Saturdays at 7:00 p.m.

Sundays at 6:00 p.m.

Tickets:

$99.00, includes the performance and a prix fixe menu. Beverage and cocktail service additional.

*suitable for audiences 18 years and older.

Online Box Office: bit.ly/JitterbugNordo

 

Photos:

Please find high-res assets for download here: http://bit.ly/JitterbugPerfume_PressRoom

Social:

www.cafenordo.com

Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/CafeNordo/

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/cafenordo/

Instagram – @cafenordo

#jitterbugperfume

About Café Nordo

Food, like theater – and to that end, life itself – is a communal experience. Routines are safe and comforting, predictable, and pleasant. Café Nordo was born to shake things up; it’s a seismic culinary event wrapped in an unpredictable theatrical experience. Erin Brindley and Terry Podgorski created Café Nordo in 2009 with their pop-up food show, A Modern American Chicken. They have since reinvented the concept of dinner theater with 10 years of original, immersive theatrical productions that have garnered critical praise and a loyal subscriber base.

 

In 2015, they moved into a permanent venue called “Nordo’s Culinarium” where the Elliot Bay Book Company once lived in historic Pioneer Square. Café Nordo’s menus are created through relationships with local farmers, ranchers, and fisherman; Café Nordo’s shows are born from the hive mind of inventive composers, actors, visual artists, and carpenters. While the address remains the same from show to show, every other element will be a complete surprise for both frequent guests and first-timers.

LATINO LEGISLATIVE DAY CELEBRATES 14 Years of CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, ADVOCACY & CIVIC AWARDS Community & Civic Leaders to receive Award Recognition

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 Latino Civic Alliance (LCA) will host its annual event “Latino Legislative Day” Monday,18th and will mark its 14th year. Special ceremony in the Capital Rotunda to honor 6 individuals that have demonstrated exemplaryleadership in their communities. Through their contributions, recipients have been an influential role model, advocate for services and the rights for Latinos, and have shown continuous and effective involvement in the Latino community.
Award ceremony will be held in the Capital Rotunda at 12p.m.
“I believe in humanity’s capacity to do what right, I know we have that in us, I knew in my heart that people most good people outweigh the bad, I used that knowledge to reach them” – Marilyn Covarrubias, Award recipient
“It is an honor to recognize these amazing leaders that have made significant accomplishments in their communities. One of the unique qualities they have is understanding that the community needs to come above self interest.”
– Nina Martinez, LCA Board Chair
 LATINO LEGISLATIVE DAY:
  Monday, March 18, 2019 9:00a.m- 5p.m. Special award ceremony state rotunda 12p.m.
WHERE: Capital Campus Office Building 2 (DSHS Building) 14th Ave Southeast Olympia WA 98501
                                 AGENDA of event on website www.latinocivicalliance.org   
About (Latino Civic Alliance)
Latino Civic Alliance (LCA) formed in 2005 is a statewide, is a 501c.3 nonpartisan, organization that promotes Latino/as to participate in civic engagement and advocacy in their communities. LCA advocates improved policies in education, immigration, healthcare, small business, public safety and labor. Firmly rooted in the belief that Latino/as and Washingtonians should have direct access to local public officials, state legislators and state government.

THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS:  THE BURLESQUE ALICE IN WONDERLAND

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THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS: THE BURLESQUE ALICE IN WONDERLAND
at The Triple Door

Through The Looking Glass: The Burlesque Alice in Wonderland
Lily Verlaine and Jasper McCann have both gone mad… mad as March Hares, that is! In their 11th annual re-imagination of Lewis Carroll’s classic tale of nonsense and fantasy, follow Alice as she discovers what wonders lie beyond the velvet rope at Wonderland’s most exclusive nightclub, The Looking Glass and attempts to best the evil Queen of Hearts to become the next ruler of Wonderland.  Featuring top-notch local dance talent, exciting choreography by the classically-trained Lily Verlaine and the sumptuous costuming of Stephanie Seymour, you’ll see the inhabitants of Wonderland like you’ve never seen them before. And, returning for the second year, Through The Looking The Looking Glass features a psychedelic go-go jazz score by Jasper McCann, Kate Olson, and Michael Owcharuk, played live on stage by our jazz sextet, The Aces & 8’s! The superstars of Seattle’s burlesque A-list take on the roles of Carroll’s famous characters and turn Wonderland’s topsy-turvy world into a ecdysiastic tour-de-force filled with glamour, comedy, dance, striptease, and song.
WHERE:
The Triple Door
216 Union Street, Seattle

Prices of common medications can vary by hundreds of dollars New survey reveals large disparities, little logic in retail Rx pricing

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Prescription Pill Bottles

While many Americans struggle to afford their prescription drugs, WashPIRG Foundation’s survey of retail prices of commonly prescribed medications found patients can save hundreds, even thousands of dollars in some cases by shopping around at pharmacies within their communities.

“Americans shouldn’t have to forgo life-saving medicines. But when they don’t realize there are more affordable options at a different pharmacy, some have to do exactly that,” said Elise Orlick, WashPIRG Foundation Director. “Our medications don’t work any better when we pay more for them. We need a transparent prescription drug system that delivers value to patients at a reasonable price, instead of confusing and price-gouging them.”

Retail prescription drug spending represents about 10 percent of the overall national health expenditures in America, while nearly 1 in 4 Americans struggle to afford their prescription drugs primarily because of inflated prices.

WashPIRG Foundation report, The Real Price of Medications: A Survey of Pharmaceutical Prices, released today, reveals a wide variation in the retail pricing of prescription drugs by pharmacies large and small, urban and rural.

WashPIRG Foundation surveyed more than 250 pharmacies in 11 states for cash prices on 12 common drugs. Researchers found that consumers face a dizzying array of price differences:

  • Patients could save from $102 – $5,400 a year between minimum and median prices of the selected medications by shopping around.

  • Prescription drug price variation appeared disconnected from where the medicines were sold in urban and rural locations across many states; the median price for the surveyed brand and generic drugs varied an average of 892 percent from the cheapest available price.

  • Switching from brand name drugs to generic alternatives can help save money. For example, switching from the brand acid reflux medication Nexium to its generic could save a patient an estimated $756 annually.

  • Brand name drugs did not adjust to competition from generic drugs, even years after they entered the market. For instance, patients who switch from branded Lipitor to its generic could save an estimated $3,927 annually.

  • Large chain pharmacies tend to have higher prices than their small chain or independent counterparts, despite having more leverage in the marketplace. Eight of the 12 drugs in the survey had higher median prices of 8.8 percent to 840 percent at large chains compared to small or independent pharmacies.

 

The authors point out that these high prices negatively impact the value patients get from medications, adding that paying more for their life-saving medicines doesn’t make you any healthier — and the added expense can make treatments harder while triggering hard financial tradeoffs.

“The status quo can’t continue. Patients can’t afford it, for their health or their finances. We need our government to address the problem and make sure that Americans get the value they deserve from their health care,” finished Orlick.

Attorney, Community Non-Profit Leader Girmay Zahilay Announces Campaign for King County Council, District 2

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Former Perkins Coie attorney and current nonprofit leader Girmay Zahilay is
announcing his campaign today for Martin Luther King County Council, District 2. Girmay lives in the Rainier Valley and is a founder of the nonprofit Rising Leaders, Inc., which empowers underserved middle school students by expanding their professional networks, providing them high-quality mentorship, and equipping them with leadership development training. “We live in one of the wealthiest counties of the wealthiest nation on the planet and yet too many are struggling in our region. This reality contradicts the dream we have for Martin Luther King County, and together we can change the way things are done. I’m running for Council to continue the work of those that came before us, to build on the legacy of activism in our community, to get people involved, and to fight for bold progressive policies.” said Girmay.
Born to Ethiopian Refugees in Sudan, Girmay immigrated to South Seattle as a four year old
and was raised in various housing projects including Rainier Vista and Holly Park. He watched his single mother raise three children by working double shifts, 7 days a week, on the salary of a nursing assistant. Experiences like this shaped his drive to fight for and secure the economic security of working families. After graduating from Franklin High School, Girmay became the first in his family to attend college when he enrolled at Stanford University. After graduation, he worked directly to fight hunger and poverty in Brooklyn, New York as an Emerson National Hunger Fellow, and then applied those experiences to develop better federal policy in Washington, D.C. Girmay then attended the University of Pennsylvania Law School, and in his third year, interned in the Obama White House. After practicing law in New York, Girmay returned home to South Seattle to serve the community that raised him. Rising Leaders, Inc., under Girmay’s leadership, has expanded to serve students in Seattle, Washington, DC, and Harlem, New York. District 2 includes the communities of the Central Area, Capitol Hill, Beacon Hill, the Rainier Valley, Seward Park, Skyway, University District, Fremont, Ravenna, and Laurelhurst.

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Bobbi Brown Cosmetics Launches Confident Beauty Campaign

Announces Yara Shahidi, Elizabeth Olsen and NiNi as celebrity ambassadors

Bobbi Brown Cosmetics is proud to partner with three multi-dimensional women to magnify its original ethos of celebrating individual beauty and female empowerment with the launch of the “Confident Beauty” campaign.  American actresses Yara Shahidi and Elizabeth Olsen, along with Chinese actress NiNi are the brand’s newest global celebrity spokeswomen brand sharing their “beauty truths” – the guiding honesties behind the lives they lead, to inspire women everywhere.

“Remaining true to our brand’s core essence, each of these powerhouse women are emblematic of the modern Bobbi Brown consumer – confident, individually beautiful and defining success on their terms,” says Sandra Main, President Bobbi Brown Cosmetics.  The campaign will hero the brand’s longstanding and beloved foundation products of Skin Long-Wear Weightless Foundation and Intensive Skin Serum Foundation.  The Skin Long-Wear Weightless Foundation lineup will also be expanded with 12 new shades globally.

Bobbi Brown Cosmetics has always been committed to providing the perfect match for all skin tones.  Our deepest foundation shade family is still Espresso, which was first introduced in 1992 with the launch of Foundation Stick.  The brand’s unique shade philosophy originated from the intuition and precise eye of an artist, who recognized that the truest skin match meant looking beyond skin’s surface to the natural undertones that create each women’s unique skin color.  The result has always been a broad shade range of undertone correct, skin true shades that deliver fresh, healthy, glowing skin.

Black and Iranian actor and activist, Yara Shahidi explains what drew her to Bobbi Brown, “I think the brand represents what my generation represents: The importance of inclusion. The fact that it’s been so important for the brand in both makeup and philanthropic endeavors since the beginning, speaks to the fact that it’s not a commercial trend but something they’re committed to.”

“It’s incredible to be part of a brand that has been so consistent and true to its identity in an industry that’s so inconsistent. Since the 90s we have seen many trends come and go and come back again, and Bobbi Brown Cosmetics has always been a timeless brand,” says actor, producer and women’s advocate, Elizabeth Olsen.

Award winning Chinese actor, NiNi first fell in love with the brand while preparing for a red carpet appearance by her longtime makeup.  “For me, I admired the brand’s quality products that made my skin glow, effortless New York spirit and the limitless feeling of confidence.”

In celebration of the Confident Beauty campaign, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics will officially launch The Pretty Powerful Fund on International Women’s Day March 8th.  Bobbi Brown Cosmetics will donate $400,000 to four worthy charities selected by our ambassadors that reinforce the Fund’s mission of supporting the creation of new possibilities for women and girls.

The first iteration of the partnership will appear in March 2019 worldwide. Preview the campaign at Bobbi Brown.

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Mt. Hood Meadows Presents “SpringSational” Late Season Events

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Mt. Hood Meadows Presents “SpringSational” Late Season Events

February’s ten feet of snow has given Mt. Hood Meadows one of the deepest snowpacks in North America. With a 176 inch mid-mountain base, Meadows heads into Spring with great conditions and a SpringSational line up of events.

Meadows Spring Season Pass is on sale and provides every day access for the rest of the season. It’s just $149 for adults, $99 for ages 7 – 24 and $139 for ages 65 – 74. Passes can be purchased at SkiHood.com.

“SpringSational” Event Schedule

March 9: Ski to Defeat ALS
Teams take runs to raise money for the Oregon and SW Washington ALS chapter which provides support and resources for people living with ALS, their families, and caregivers.

March 10-11: 30th Annual Oregon Cancer Ski Out
Two-day event for skiers and snowboarders that combines fun, competition and fundraising with a unique racing format designed to let even novice skiers and rider participate in the fight against cancer.

March 16, 23, 30 and April 6: Sunset Snowshoe Tour
Experience the mountain in a way completely unlike the fast pace of skiing and snowboarding. Our guided snowshoe tour will give you another awe-inspiring perspective Meadows! The tour begins at the lodge with a short hike to the bottom of Vista Express Chairlift. There we embark on a scenic lift ride to 6,600 feet where the views of White River Canyon and the South Cascades await. Your downhill snowshoe hike ends at the Alpenstube for a delicious dinner. Reservations required – $75 / person includes snowshoe rentals, guided tour, Vista lift ride and dinner.

March 17: Spring Demo Demo Day
Free demo featuring dozens of ski and snowboard manufacturers with their representatives to help you dial in the perfect gear for you. Arrive early – limited amount of participants available.

March 23: Spring Brew Fest
Craft Brewers from around the NW converge at Meadows for a great day of tasting and toasting on the sun deck (or in Vertical depending on the weather.)

March 23: She Jumps presents Get the Girls Out!
A national campaign to unite women as they support, challenge, mentor and inspire each other in the outdoor sports world. This event cultivates community for women to have fun, connect with new and old friends.

March 25-27 and April 1-3: Three Day Kids, Freestyle and Adult Spring Camps
Our Three Day Camps are a great way to improve your skills and your love for the snow! There are camps for kids (age 4-12), freestyle park riders (age 7-12) and adults. You’ll be amazed at the progress that can be made skiing or riding for three straight days.

March 30: 13th Annual Full Sail Banked Slalom
A roller-coaster of a course that highlights Meadows’ natural terrain, with hand-dug berms and challenging technical features.

April 6: Mazot Fest
Retro themed ski race and party to raise money for the Meadows Avy Dogs at the best spot on the mountain to have fun, drink brews and enjoy the views.

April 7: HRM Appreciation Day
We’re throwing a party at Hood River Meadows to show our appreciation for all our HRM Lodge regulars with music, a beer garden, and raffles to support the Avy Dogs.

April 13: Pride Day
Join us for our first ever Pride Day at Mt. Hood Meadows! This is a day on Mt. Hood to celebrate diversity at Your Mountain Home! Pride Day headquarters will be at the Mazot. Come up for group skiing and snowboarding as well as social hours and dance parties!

April 13: Suits and Boots
$20 lift ticket purchased in advance – but you have to show your bathing suit to redeem it! Fundraiser and party for the Human Access Project to create more public spaces, beaches and access points to the Willamette River.

April 27-28: Toyota reVegetate presented by Ninkasi Brewing
Rail Jam Saturday and a major speed and style mountain course on Sunday featuring some of the best freestyle talent in the Northwest – all to raise funds for the Eagle Creek Fire Restoration Project.

May 4: Sno-Kona Pond Skim and Season’s End Party
Costume-clad competitors cruise across a 90 foot pond in this 12th annual event presented by Kona Brewing.

For more information visit the Mt. Hood Meadows special events page at SkiHood.com/events.

 

19th Annual Soul Beach Music Festival Hosted by Aruba Announces Lineup Headliners John Legend and Charlie Wilson along with Ella Mai and H.E.R. Bringing the Heat Deon Cole to Headline Comedy Night Memorial Day Weekend May 22-27

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Special Guest DJ Jazzy Jeff

COMEDY NIGHT AND LIVE MUSIC PERFORMANCES BY AN ARRAY OF ARTISTS

LOS ANGELES, March 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Unveiling a star-studded lineup, The 19th Annual Soul Beach Music Festival hosted by Aruba is jam-packed with artistic luminosity which includes musical performances by John Legend, Charlie Wilson, Ella Mai, H.E.R., the comedic brilliance of Deon Cole and special guest DJ Jazzy Jeff bringing the epitome of lit entertainment to the stage Memorial Day weekend, May 22-27, 2019.

Aruba’s undeniable charm reveals the trifecta of a visually breath taking atmosphere, a multifaceted event and the energy that comes with camaraderie of people across the globe who glow up together and bask in the three-in-one experience featuring live music performances, comedy shows and beach parties. Soul Beach Music Festival Hosted by Aruba, previously named #4 by USA Today readers’ choice “10 Best Caribbean Celebrations” and #1 “Caribbean Summer Festival” by Jetsetter Magazine, boasts a truly unique and unforgettable event. It’s no wonder festival goers return year after year to Soul Beach Music Festivals’ mega gathering and the cherished experience of Aruba’s paradise.

For information about ticket sales, accommodations and the latest updates, sign up for CLUB SOUL BEACH by visiting http://www.soulbeach.com. Join the Soul Beach Music Festival, #SBMF19, community: follow us on Twitter and Instagram @SoulBeachMusic and become a fan of the 2019 Soul Beach Music Festival on www.Facebook.com/soulbeachmusic.

Sponsors:

The 2019 Soul Beach Music Festival is sponsored by Aruba Tourism Authority. Other sponsors include Aruba Hotel and Tourism Association, Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino, Divi Resorts, Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive, Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort Spa & Casino, Eagle Aruba Resort & Casino, Hilton and Aruba Ports Authority.

Aruba
As one of the most revisited destinations in the Caribbean, Aruba—One Happy Island—is an island of contradictions, where pristine turquoise waters collide against the desert-like terrain of the north shore; where peace and relaxation coexist with wild and rugged adventures; where Dutch influence meets American ease; and where a diverse history parallels a bright future. Nestled in the southern Caribbean outside the fringes of the hurricane belt, the island is just a two-and-a-half-hour flight from Miami, and a four-hour flight from New York City and boasts year-round cooling trade winds with an average 82-degree temperature. Aruba offers beach-lovers, adrenaline junkies, relaxation-seekers, and everyone in between a slice of paradise with breathtaking beaches, a booming culinary scene of over 300 restaurants with 25+ located ideally on the water, world-famous festivals and events, exciting land and water activities, art galleries and museums, sumptuous spas, championship golf, exclusive shopping, and signature experiences such as cooling off in Conchi, Aruba’s natural pool—accessible only by foot or off-road vehicle. With all-inclusive options, boutique properties in charming Eagle Beach, high-rise branded resorts in Palm Beach, and cosmopolitan city hotels in Oranjestad, the island of contradictions provides the perfect getaway for both first-time guests and loyal visitors. As the most “digitally-savvy destination in the Caribbean” and recipient of numerous Adrian awards, including a Platinum in 2015, Arubahas long been recognized as a leader in innovation and creativity. Engage with Aruba on Instagram via @arubatourism and on Twitter via @aruba.

Debut Single “The Love We Need” Released Today In Honor Of International Women’s Day

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New Rap Song Written by Two Black Male Teenagers to Celebrate Women’s Value and Equality in Society

 https://youtu.be/tiN0vi1KHso

 

The debut single “The Love We Need” from emerging rap artist K!AM and producer SoundsLikeSticky, is released today in a lyric video on YouTube as an anthem for International Women’s Day. The new song is a heartfelt tribute to women and encourages boys and men to love, honor and actively support the women in their lives.

“Now more than ever, we need a song like this that celebrates women,” said Tara Jaye Frank, women’s leadership speaker, author, co-publisher and mother of K!AM. “In a time when women are still fighting for equal respect and opportunity, and when much of the media we consume continues to portray women and girls unfavorably, two male Black teenagers have come together to create an inspiring counter-narrative.”

“The Love We Need” single also speaks to toxic masculinity in the lyrics, “And though we’re too prideful most of the time, we’ve got to stop pretending/act like we don’t ever care.”

“This song comes from the minds and voices of a demographic least expected, by some, to promote a message that values women,” said D. Keith Pigues, CEO, marketing expert, author, co-publisher and father of SoundsLikeSticky. “It’s encouraging to see these young men not only expressing their creativity and passion for music, but doing so in a way that uplifts others.”

“The Love We Need” single also is being recognized by women’s leadership groups across the nation. “This song is a timely message about the critical role male allies play in creating positive change and breaking down the entrenched behaviors and societal barriers that are preventing gender equality,” said Sarah Alter, president and CEO of Network of Executive Women.

Check out “The Love We Need” video/lyrics on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tiN0vi1KHso

Follow on Instagram: @theloveweneed2019

About K!AM – lyrics and vocals
K!AM is a 16 year-old emerging writer and artist with a passion for music and truth-telling. Born in Kansas City, Missouri but currently residing in Dallas, Texas, K!AM draws inspiration from people, places and experiences – translating everyday life and lessons learned into relatable works of art. K!AM is just beginning, but dreams of taking the world by storm with insight beyond his years, a smooth and appealing voice, and a flow that truly breaks through the noise. You can reach K!AM at kiam@tarajayefrank.com and follow on Instagram @the_kiam_sound3.

About SoundsLikeSticky – producer

SoundsLikeSticky is a North Carolina-based music producer. His music productions evoke deep emotion for the listeners with heart-thumping bass and intricate melodies. This young artist’s music is emerging as a fresh and unique sound – quickly becoming the distinctive SoundsLikeSticky! Although he specializes in hip-hop and rap music production, his beats are very versatile and can be used over a multitude of genres. You can reach SoundsLikeSticky at stickymadeit@gmail.com and follow on Instagram @SoundsLikeSticky.