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Advocacy in action: Chamber can offer new business more solid foundation
Small-business advocacy matters — and local Chambers of Commerce have an important role to play.
Column: Learn more about Iowa’s environmental health risks
Iowa has the second-highest cancer incidence rate in the nation. No single factor can be blamed. But scientists increasingly recognize that environmental exposures, including contaminants in our water, deserve serious scrutiny.
Sweet Corn Festival offers four days of free family entertainment
Festivalgoers can enjoy free entertainment throughout the Sweet Corn Festival Sept. 2-5 with acts for all ages.
Denver Broncos waive inside linebacker Taurean York
According to Chris Tomasson of the Denver Gazette, the Denver Broncos have waived inside linebacker Taurean York.
Denver Broncos waived outside linebacker Johnny Walker
According to Chris Tomasson of the Denver Gazette, the Denver Broncos have waived outside linebacker Johnny Walker.
Denver Broncos have cut offensive lineman Gavin Ortega
According to Chris Tomasson of the Denver Gazette, the Denver Broncos have waived rookie offensive lineman Gavin Ortega.
Iowa City and Cedar Rapids Business Notes for Aug. 30, 2026
Business Notes is a compendium of the week’s promotions, new hires, certifications, added business lines and business events, among other items, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and the rest of
Orchestra Iowa to bring ‘Star Wars’ to Cedar Rapids ballpark
CEDAR RAPIDS — Orchestra Iowa’s return to Veterans Memorial Stadium next summer will feature a film selection that should be music to the ears of “Star Wars” fans.
Dolly Parton’s life was bigger than politics
Dolly Parton had barely died before America started doing what America apparently does now: checking her political credentials. Was she conservative? Liberal? A Trump supporter? An LGBTQ ally? Which side gets to claim her? Which side should cancel her? Good grief! The woman lived 80 years. She can’t be reduced to that. Not with her […]
It's Your Business | National spotlight shining on longtime Danville pizza joint
America's Best Restaurants will be filming episodes about Jocko's and Smith Burger Co. on Sept. 2.
Reflections on Weiser-Lopez, Crank-Killian debates
Thursday night, The Gazette and KOAA TV hosted two important candidate debates. The first featured incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Jeff Crank, who is just completing his first term representing El Paso County in Congress, and Jessica Killian, a Democrat who has served in the Army and has years of experience working in Washington, D.C. The second […]
Public health alert: Sewage spill contaminates Arkansas River downstream of Pueblo
Health officials are warning the public to avoid the Arkansas River downstream of Pueblo – until further notice – after a “significant accidental release” of untreated sewage from the city of Pueblo’s wastewater treatment plant last week was found to have contaminated the water with high levels of E.coli. “The contaminated water will move downstream, […]
Denver Broncos have waived defensive lineman Israel Antwine
According to Chris Tomasson of the Denver Gazette, the Denver Broncos have waived defensive lineman Israel Antwine.
Movie Review: What's up, flop? The toon-human hybrid 'Coyote vs. Acme' should've stayed on shelf
Some Hollywood decisions defy logic. Like, who looked at the world of Looney Tunes, those unhinged cartoons of our youth, and thought: Let’s add a bunch of personal injury lawyers.
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The Business Buzz features news about the economic scene, promotions, acquisitions and expansions. Contact Pat Hill at pat.hill@pikespeaknewspapers.com or (719) 636-0358. Mike Perini and Perini & Associates donated $500 recently to Faithful Hearts Equine Learning Center in Woodland Park. The donation was in honor of the organization’s work with Teller County veterans, said Perini, a […]
It’s business as usual for Palmer Ridge as Bears face La Cueva in interstate matchup for Kickoff Classic
Friday night is a unique opportunity for Palmer Ridge football and three other schools, but it’s also business as usual. After a 35-14 victory at Pueblo East in Week Zero of the 2026-2027 season, the Bears’ “home opener” will be a bit different. Palmer Ridge hosts La Cueva out of New Mexico in the second […]
Florence Harding Photographed Taught Me About Women Partaking in Politics
What would Florence Kling Harding think now? A week or so ago when I cast my ballot at my designated polling place this thought crossed my mind. I imagine the former first lady would be pleased about how routine voting has become for women in the United States. But perhaps she would not be satisfied. Today, a published essay I wrote for In Pursuit spotlights a lesson in leadership demonstrated by First Lady Florence Harding. In my research, I discovered there’s a lot to be said about this strong female historic figure. But it was the blurry photograph capturing Mrs. Harding voting for her husband Warren G. Harding, one of two presidential candidates from Ohio, on Nov. 2, 1920—Election Day—that drew my attention. It was the first presidential election held in the United States after the ratification and certification of the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote. Its 106th anniversary was marked on Wednesday. I remember thinking what a shame it was that her presence in the image was imperfect while the mostly men surrounding her were in sharp focus. Perhaps cynically I thought, “No surprise!” On further examination, though, the clear reaction of the people surrounding Mrs. Harding was equally important. In that snapshot of time, many of their expressions were serious. One man stood elevated above the rest with a slight smile as he caught a glimpse of history. Mr. Harding hovered over his wife’s shoulder closely observing the last seconds of her vote being cast. Their gazes were locked in on who would hours later become first lady. Subscribe The attention she drew is worth noting, mostly because, as I learned, Mrs. Harding understood the power her image could have on women across the country. She and I share in common a career in newspapers—hers the business side and mine on the editorial side. Nevertheless, it became clear to me as I write in the essay that she understood if she was seen voting, other women would follow suit. That wouldn’t necessarily be the case in that 1920 election, though, Karen Kedrowski, the director of the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics at Iowa State University, explained to me. Florence Harding was a suffrage advocate. But, suffrage was a contentious issue and women were far from united at the time of the election. In fact, a substantial number of women and active anti-suffrage organizations thought women participating in elections was a “bad idea and antithetical to their roles in the private sphere as mothers and homemakers,” Kedrowski said, adding that women were also viewed as the moral compass for their husbands and sons. If women got involved in politics they would become contaminated by it. Suffragists, on the other hand, wanted to bring that moral presence into politics to help clean things up. Only about 30% of women voted in that 1920 presidential election. That was a start. More than 100 years later in the 2024 presidential election, 66.9% of eligible women voted (91.3 million), compared to 63.7% of men who voted (82.6 million), according to the League of Women Voters. Yes, Florence Harding would be pleased. Subscribe That imperfect Election Day image was important symbolism about women’s potential during what was known as the “Modern Woman” era and the growing public role women were taking in the 1920s. I imagine Florence Harding might agree with other succeeding first ladies when it comes to gender equality and the importance of the vote. Like Michelle Obama when she said in her memoir Becoming, “We all play a role in this democracy. We need to remember the power of every vote.” Or Hillary Clinton during her unsuccessful run for president in 2016 when she remarked on International Women’s Day: “We celebrate the progress we’ve made to advance the full participation of women in economies and societies. And most importantly, we recommit to finishing the unfinished work that remains …” I hope if you are reading this, you will also read my essay on Florence Harding’s leadership lesson for In Pursuit. And perhaps that will move you to dig deeper and read more about Florence Harding’s life circumstances in biographies like First Lady Florence Harding: Behind the Tragedy and Controversy by Katherine A. S. Sibley. No, I do not think Florence Harding would be satisfied despite how far women have come from that day she first entered her polling place. She once wrote to the Camp Fire Girls, “The part that women play in the world has been greatly changed … It has been broadened and enlarged …” It has. And as women continue to engage in civics it continues to be. I imagine Florence Harding would want women to keep meeting the moment. Read the In Pursuit essay Watch on C-SPAN Share East Wing Magazine is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe
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N.J. leaders closely watching N.Y. Climate law court battles
Leaders on both sides of the legal fight concerning New York’s Climate Change Superfund Act are speaking out.
Area Events & Entertainment Community Calendar
Aug. 27 - Gazebo Nights at Normal Park - Opening act opens at 5 p.m., headliner Red Higgins plays at 6 p.m. Aug. 28 – Scott Kirby at Stoney Acres Farm. Americana. 5 p.m. Aug. 28 - Library Social …
Dolly Parton showed us a different kind of Southern politics
Contributing columnist Paul Hyde reflects on Dolly Parton and why she was beloved across generations, faiths, and cultural boundaries.
Market After Dark returns to downtown Cedar Rapids
Also in this roundup of Corridor entertainment news: A Sudanese native in Iowa City will give a free Oud performance this weekend, and CSPS in Cedar Rapids is hosting a film screening for “Faces of Unity.”
Iowa author’s debut book ‘Hacked By You’ a romance-thriller
Shellsburg author Emily Scheer combined high-stakes cybercrime and suspense in her debut novel, “Hacked by You.” Learn how she brought Natasha and Zade's story to life and check out her upcoming events.
Orchestra Iowa returns to Brucemore lawn after 5-year hiatus
After flood, pandemic, and a five-year hiatus, Orchestra Iowa's beloved Brucemorchestra is back. This Saturday on the Brucemore lawn, hear patriotic favorites, American classics, and music director Tim Hankewich's mystery “seismic announcement.”
Denver Museum of Nature and Science to open new wing next month thanks to record-breaking donation
A new wing and renovated giant-screen theater is coming to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science in September, thanks to the largest private donation in its history. The $20 million donation from the Sturm Family Foundation, which was made in March of last year, has gone toward an overall renovation of the East Wing, including […]
Review: 'The End of Oak Street' takes viewers on a ride with truth, vulnerability
Movie reviewer Joshua Hill says 'The End of Oak Street' directed by David Robert Mitchell doesn’t skimp on the terror and reality, physically and emotionally, the outlandish situation demands.
It's Your Business | From side hustles to sweet and savory success
Siddity Pig Pork Snacks is gearing up to open its first brick-and-mortar location at 2004 S. Neil St. in Champaign alongside Sugar Dust Creations, another homegrown business.
4-Hers learn about biology, livestock at animal science day camp
On June 30, Lycoming County 4-H hosted its first-ever animal science day camp, Barnyard Bonanza, giving youth the opportunity to explore livestock through hands-on learning, demonstrations, and educational activities. According to a news release. the camp focused on livestock species and introduced participants to a variety of animal science topics. During the morning session, participants […]
Area Events & Entertainment Community Calendar
Aug. 20 - Gazebo Nights at Normal Park - Opening act opens at 5 p.m., headliner Blindside plays at 6 p.m. Aug. 20 - Veterans Coffee & Conversation at the Eagles Club - begins at 10 a.m. Aug. 20 - …
Iowa Writers’ Workshop professor explores forgotten history
Matthew Neill Null, an Iowa Writers' Workshop professor, has a new novel, “Floodgate,” which centers on the 1960s construction of West Virginia's Summersville Dam and explores themes of labor unions, resource extraction, and the lives of working-class people left behind by progress.
Sights and sounds of politics at the Iowa State Fair
With the 2026 midterm elections this fall, there have been candidates aplenty at the Fairgrounds, doing all of the things politicians at the Fair do.
Entertainment
Juniata Brewing Company will partner with The Playhouse at McConnellstown and The Dan and Galla Musical Show for a “Jukebox Cabaret” from 7 to 10 p.m. Sept. 18 at the
New Eye-Tracking Study Highlights The World’s Most Beautiful Summer Cities According To Science
The study looked at how quickly destination images captured attention and how long the images held the gaze of participants.
Judy Collins: ‘The Betty White of the folk music revival’
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Judy Collins, 87, is looking forward to her forthcoming tour, which stops Wednesday, Aug. 26, at the Englert Theatre in Iowa City.
Iowa City to host first Downtown Wellness Festival
The inaugural Downtown Wellness Festival on Saturday, Aug. 22, will bring fitness classes, pickleball, vendors and more to downtown Iowa City. Also, Vintage Market Days is returning next month to
‘Brotherly love’ helps keep Umphrey’s McGee going strong
Indiana improv-rock group Umphrey’s McGee, which has taken inspiration from Grateful Dead’s Phil Lesh, will perform Thursday, Aug. 20, at the Englert Theatre in Iowa City.
The New Love Center and River Valley Health partner for Food Pharmacy
The New Love Center and River Valley Health held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the launch of their Food Pharmacy, a partnership with the goal of delivering nutritious foods to clients using the facility. The project had been in the works for roughly six months when River Valley Health reached out to The New […]
Former Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt seeks return to elected office
Former Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt will once again run for his old job. It marks a return to politics for the city's longest-serving mayor.
‘One of Us’ horror literary showcase returning to Iowa City
Fans of horror and indie literature will once again have a chance to meet with authors and publishers when the One of Us literary showcase returns to Iowa City next
Iowa City and Cedar Rapids Business Notes for Aug. 16, 2026
Business Notes is a compendium of the week’s promotions, new hires, certifications, added business lines and business events, among other items, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and the rest of
What this summer’s AI rulings mean for your business
A $1.5 billion settlement. A German court holding Google liable for AI’s mistakes. A high-stakes legal fight over whether OpenAI can be forced to pay for training its models on
Pork and politics: Canadians bring trade pitch to Iowa state fair
DES MOINES — Pork is a popular topic at the Iowa State Fair as hungry patrons mow down on barbecue and curious children gaze with wide eyes at the state's biggest pig.
Democrats disagree over abolishing or reforming ICE at DNC meeting
Democrats have approved dueling messages on immigration enforcement, disagreeing on whether ICE should be abolished or reformed.
Area Events & Entertainment Community Calendar
Aug. 13 - Gazebo Nights at Normal Park - Opening act opens at 5 p.m., headliners Road Trip plays at 6 p.m. Aug. 13 - Veterans Coffee & Conversation at the Eagles Club - begins at 10 a.m. Aug. 13 …
New nonprofit offers different path for local artists
For local artists and performers who love being on the stage but can’t find the time for weeks of nightly rehearsals, a new Champaign-Urbana non-profit is hoping to present another
Llewellyn King: 'New weather' will define life, politics (Opinion)
I have never done political consulting. So it was novel to me when a candidate in the midterms asked me what he should be worried about in 2027. I repeated
Blues 'enthusiast' Morgan Freeman's album covers 100 years of the genre
Academy Award-winning actor Morgan Freeman emphasizes the importance of keeping the blues alive, calling it “America’s music.”
Hutchins Forum Continues to Put Politics of Race Center Stage
It was 1995, and Henry Louis (Skip) Gates Jr. was four years into his tenure at Harvard University, when he was tasked with building the “greatest center of African and African American studies in
I On Politics
CEC 26 CALENDAR MEETING AUGUST 13: Community District Education Council 26 Calendar Meeting followed by Working Business Meeting on Thursday, August 13 at 7:00 pm. Meeting is in-person with virtual option for community members. Meeting venue: M.S. 67Q, 51-60 Marathon Pkwy, Douglaston. Please email CEC26@schools.nyc.gov to reserve seats and bring photo ID to school
What Makes a Great Mobile Entertainment App in 2026?
Not long ago, mobile entertainment meant scrolling, tapping, and moving on. Something quick to fill a gap. That rhythm feels distant now. The best apps in 2026 don’t wait for attention; they meet it halfway, shaping themselves around how people actually use their phones. Open one, and it already seems to know what you’re there […]
Updown Getdown live music series returns to Marion
The Uptown Getdown music series returns to Marion this month, with live music scheduled every Thursday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. in City Square Park. Also, 3rd Street Block
Consider becoming a referee for Iowa school sports
I started officiating in the fall of 1978. My football crew has two gentlemen who are in their 70s. Two gentlemen are in their 50s. And one gentleman is about
Music Review: ‘Lost Weekend’ is Phoebe Bridgers' evocative sonic collage
On her third studio album, “Lost Weekend,” Phoebe Bridgers pairs unique sonic arrangements with her signature complex lyrical verses to create a collage of the years since we last heard
Grants Boost New Waynesboro Businesses
Heading into Waynesboro on Route 250 past the Rockfish Gap entrance of Shenandoah National Park and the Blue Ridge Tunnel’s western portal, signs of an entrepreneurial wave are easy to spot. The Virginia Metalcrafters Marketplace, a cavernous industrial space where metalworkers forged iron and brass products for more than a century before sitting vacant for
Politics trumps science
Trump administration rules on federal science funding could make American research slower, costlier and harder to share.
Politics trumps science
Trump administration rules on federal science funding could make American research slower, costlier and harder to share.
Iowa City and Cedar Rapids Business Notes for Aug. 9, 2026
Business Notes is a compendium of the week’s promotions, new hires, certifications, added business lines and business events, among other items, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and the rest of
Review: In new 'Spider-Man' flick, the web slinger's stuck in a superhero plot retread
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Tough Tek Metals turns window safety into global business
The work of Lansing Housing Products to improve child safety after a toddler’s death in 2006 resulted in the Tough Tek window screen, a stainless steel woven screen set in
Knotweed Festival brings out Blairsville community, beyond
Hundreds of festival-goers turned out Saturday as downtown Blairsville hosted the 14th-annual Knotweed Festival from 10 a.m. until dusk.
Gerald Winegrad: The Trump administration’s unprecedented attacks on science
Opinion: Donald Trump’s second term has been the worst period in our nation’s history for the advancement of science and its use in governance, writes Gerald Winegrad.
Lettuce brings the heat to the Englert
Lettuce continuously hones its improvisational skills, drawing inspiration from legends like the Grateful Dead and Miles Davis to authentically capture spontaneous musical moments live and in the studio.
Good vibes, cool air and a great cause
For great entertainment and a nice way to beat the summer heat, consider a live outdoor concert in Big Bear Lake. Music in the Mountains concert series is the largest
Source: The Pirates release Marcell Ozuna, cutting their losses after a disastrous signing
MILWAUKEE — Marcell Ozuna’s time in Pittsburgh has officially come to an end. The Pirates released Ozuna on Wednesday, a source told the Post-Gazette....
Why Hybrid Healthcare Is a Business Imperative for Employers in Colorado
Health insurance is one of the largest line items on companies’ balance sheets and a critical factor in workforce stability. As costs and expectations rise, employers and employees want a simpler, more integrated healthcare experience. Yet for many, navigating healthcare still feels fragmented, time-consuming, and overwhelming — from finding the right care provider to understanding […]
Christian rock band brings its final, final tour to Charleston next spring
Tickets go on sale on Aug. 14, 2026 for Christian rock band Third Day's 30th Anniversary Tour date in Charleston West Virginia, at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center on April 15, 2027.
Holstein reelected state GOP chairman; party disavows Pritt
The West Virginia Republican Executive Committee reelected Delegate Josh Holstein, R-Boone, as chairman of the state Republican Party during a meeting in Charleston, West Virginia on Aug. 1, 2026. Also during the meeting, the GOP diavowed former Delegate Elliott Pritt, R-Fayette, who has been arrested and faces charges related to enticement of a minor.
Blinded to science: Funding shift puts politics over knowledge
A change to how scientific grants should be reviewed likely reflects an aversion to scientific work that is inconvenient.
Blinded to science: Funding shift puts politics over knowledge
A change to how scientific grants should be reviewed likely reflects an aversion to scientific work that is inconvenient.
4 Anne Arundel beaches placed under no-swim advisories for high bacteria levels
Water-contact activities, including swimming and waterskiing, are prohibited.
Hard rock band Sevendust brings latest tour to Cedar Rapids
Hard rock band Sevendust will return to Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Aug. 15, at Alliant Energy PowerHouse.
Crystal Coast Star Party connects telescopes, dark skies and NASA science
HARKERS ISLAND, N.C. — The Crystal Coast Stargazers’ annual Star Party returned in April, giving visitors a chance to look through telescopes, learn about dark
In 2009, Scientists Drilled 183 Meters Beneath An Antarctic Ice Shelf And Found A Surprising Lifeform
Sometimes when you gaze into the abyss, something really does gaze back.
Jeff Dunham adds second Green Bay show after first one sells out
Comedian Jeff Dunham and his well-known cast of dummies were last in Green Bay in 2024 for three shows.
Drifting SpaceX rocket heading for accidental collision with moon
Scientists and sky gazers will watch intently as rocket’s upper stage slams into lunar surface on Wednesday
Island Packet’s former building in Bluffton to be redeveloped into entertainment venue. Here’s how
The former home of the Island Packet and Beaufort Gazette will become The Press Room, an entertainment venue.
Majestic Care touts hospitals progress; lawmakers worry about unknown location
The New York-based developer now operating four long-term care hospitals in West Virginia -- Hopemont Hospital in Terra Alta, Jackie Withrow Hospital in Beckley, John Manchin Sr. Health Care Center in Fairmont; and Lakin Hospital in West Columbia -- says it is making progress on new builds, while state lawmakers worry that the new facilities could move elderly patients and jobs out of their communities.
Area Events & Entertainment Community Calendar
July 30 - Veterans Coffee & Conversation at the Eagles Club - begins at 10 a.m. July 30 - Gazebo Nights at Normal Park - Opening act opens at 5 p.m., headliners Rising Star plays at 6 p.m. July …
Teacher of the Week: Diamond Bibbie, science, Urbana Sixth Grade Center
In her first year at the Urbana Sixth Grade Center, math teacher Diamond Bibbie made an impact beyond her classroom, taking the lead in planning the school’s Black History Month
When will the casino open? Details to come soon.
Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment Center will hold an announcement event Thursday in New Bohemia.
Gillian Welch and David Rawlings keep lost art of harmonizing alive
Grammy Award-winning folk duo Gillian Welch and David Rawlings will perform Wednesday, Aug. 5, at Hancher Auditorium in Iowa City.
Did Griswold play politics on Marx complaint?
Victor Marx won the Republican gubernatorial nomination last month by fewer than 2,500 votes. Thirty-nine days earlier, Secretary of State Jena Griswold’s Elections Division found campaign finance complaints against Marx legally sufficient to pursue. Marx, it now alleges, accepted at least $78,000 above Colorado’s donation limits. But it didn’t investigate until weeks after he’d won. […]
Third time’s the charm for Stone Temple Pilots
90s rock band Stone Temple Pilots will perform with special guests Candlebox and Buckcherry on Friday at Riverside Casino & Golf Resort.
A new era of entertainment arrives in Sequim Aug. 14!
Experience the all-new Club NOVA, free live concerts and more exciting updates at 7 Cedars Resort This August, the Olympic Peninsula is getting a brand-new destination for live entertainment. On […]
It's Your Business | Beck's announces inventory sale, still hopes to rebuild
A furniture and upholstery business that suffered significant damage during the June 11 tornado is offering up its surviving inventory at a discount as it continues to figure out next
Ryan Gosling joins Marvel universe as Ghost Rider
Ryan Gosling is joining the Marvel cinematic universe as Ghost Rider, re-teaming with his “Star Wars: Starfighter” director Shawn Levy on a film set for release in 2028. Gosling greeted
Fort Wayne Kroger store manager recognized among top women in grocery business
A Fort Wayne Kroger leader is one of about 100 female store managers to be recognized by an industry publication among Top Women in Grocery.
New business numbers should be source of optimism
We know and share in the pain that fluctuating energy costs and gas prices and a decade of rising prices for groceries and other costs of living have inflicted on our nation and region. A Center Square article in Tuesday’s edition of the Williamsport Sun-Gazette offered some good news: The United States has seen nearly […]
“Graphic Talk About Science: Adventures in Science Engagement”
Mount Wilson Observatory (MWO), Southern California’s esteemed home to several of the most groundbreaking astronomical discoveries in history, welcomes the public to the third Saturday Evening Talks & Telescopes of the season on Saturday, July 25, 2026. MWO is honored to present “Graphic Talk About Science: Adventures in Science Engagement,” a lecture by Clifford V. Johnson, from UCSB. This lecture explores how graphic storytelling can make cutting-edge physics more accessible, as Johnson discusses the science and creative process behind his illustrated book, “The Dialogues: Conversations About the Nature of the Universe.” Tickets are available here: www.mtwilson.edu/events/lecture072526 During the six-month season, each Talks & Telescopes event runs from 5:30pm to 11:30pm with the “talk” portion of the evening beginning in the Observatory’s Auditorium. The 60+ minute presentation is followed by picnic dining—bring your own, or purchase from a food truck or caterer—and then, after the sun goes down, stargazing through Mount Wilson’s immense telescopes, the largest in the world made available to the public. Additional stargazing around the grounds will be available thanks to members of the Los Angeles Astronomical Society. Both the 60-inch telescope and the 100-inch—the latter famously used by Edwin Hubble to discover the expanding universe—will be available for viewing the night sky. Priced at $50, this event series offers the most economical stargazing event option on the mountain. Tickets and more information are available on Mount Wilson Observatory’s website here: www.mtwilson.edu/lectures. Advance purchases are highly recommended. UPCOMING SATURDAY EVENING TALKS & TELESCOPES OF THE 2026 SEASON August 22: “Towards a Functional Cosmology” www.mtwilson.edu/events/lecture082226 Join artist Lita Albuquerque for a lecture on her multidisciplinary practice at the intersection of art, science, and cosmology. Drawing on decades of work across painting, land art, performance, and installation, she reflects on projects created in remote, astronomy-linked environments and how they shape her exploration of time, space, and human perception. September 19: “The Brightness of Stars: Henrietta Leavitt and the Transformative Nature of Attention in Art and Science” www.mtwilson.edu/events/lecture091926 Visual artist and author Anna Von Mertens explores the life and legacy of Henrietta Leavitt, whose study of variable stars enabled the first reliable measurements of cosmic distances. Working among the Harvard Computers, Leavitt laid the foundation for breakthroughs at Mount Wilson, including Harlow Shapley’s mapping of the Milky Way and Edwin Hubble’s discovery of an expanding universe. Drawing from her book “Attention Is Discovery: The Life and Legacy of Astronomer Henrietta Leavitt,” Von Mertens shares archival materials alongside her own artwork inspired by Leavitt’s life, to celebrate how careful attention leads to both scientific discovery and a meaningful life. October 17: “The Duality of Genius and Struggle: G.E. Hale” www.mtwilson.edu/events/lecture101726 This talk, presented by Sam Hale, explores the extraordinary life and legacy of his grandfather, George Ellery Hale—the visionary behind some of the world’s most important astronomical institutions. Drawing on both history and personal connection, Sam Hale offers insight into a legacy that continues to shape science and culture today. VISITING MWO The gate to Mount Wilson’s campus opens at 10:00am daily and closes at 5:00pm from early April through November. Entrance to the grounds is free. Visitors can hike, gaze at the telescope domes and towers that dot the landscape, and take a look at historic Mount Wilson photos and letters in the Museum. The Cosmic Cafe (www.mtwilson.edu/cosmic-cafe), located above the main parking lot at the Observatory entrance, is open on weekends in the spring, summer, and fall. In addition to traditional menu items such as hot dogs, drinks, and snacks, the Cafe offers wraps, salads, and sweet treats from Little Flower. PARKING A U.S. Forest Service Adventure Pass is required to park at the Observatory. A $5 day pass or a $30 dollar annual pass may be purchased at the Cosmic Cafe on weekends between 10:00am and 5:00pm. During the week, passes are available at locations around Los Angeles. The most convenient location before heading up is at the Shell station in La Canada Flintridge at the bottom of the Angeles Crest Highway (https://find.shell.com/us/fuel/10007957-4530-angeles-crest-hwy/en_US). Visit the U.S. Forest Service website for more information about Passes and other locations to buy them: www.fs.usda.gov/r05/passes/adventure-pass For more information about Visiting Mount Wilson Observatory, please visit: www.mtwilson.edu/visiting NOT ADA-COMPLIANT Please be advised that access to the 100-inch dome is via an open-air, 53-step staircase inside the building. There is no ADA-compliant access.
EDITORIAL: Triage — or last rites
If only the new Governor’s Competitiveness Council, launched this week, could cure what ails Colorado’s slumping business climate. Coming so late in the game — after lame-duck Gov. Jared Polis’ last legislative session — the council’s prospects for honing the state’s dulled competitive edge seem dubious. Not because the impressive lineup of respected Colorado business […]
Partisan school board candidates must check their politics at the school door
Indiana school board candidates may affiliate with a political party in November. The winners, however, must check their politics at the school door.
The Dweebs bring family entertainment to Gazebo Nights
A Merrill fan favorite at the Gazebo Nights free summer concert series, The Dweebs brought their family band to Normal Park last Thursday evening, July 16, 2026, for an evening of family-friendly …
Area Events & Entertainment Community Calendar
July 23 - Veterans Coffee & Conversation at the Eagles Club - begins at 10 a.m. July 23 - Gazebo Nights at Normal Park - Opening act opens at 5 p.m., headliners Jay Stulo Band play at 6 p.m. July …
Denver approves new pedestrian bridge connecting downtown entertainment district
Denver has approved a no-cost intergovernmental agreement with two metropolitan districts for a new pedestrian and bicycle bridge over Speer Boulevard. The Denver City Council resolution, approved Monday, now opens the doors for Kroenke Sports and Entertainment Metropolitan Districts No. 2 and No. 3 to finance and build the Wynkoop Crossing, a new pedestrian and […]
Entertainment
The New BROADway Divine Drag Show will present an original “Heathers”-themed drag cabaret at 9 p.m. Aug. 8 at the Bedford Arts Cooperative, 110 W. Pitt St., Suite 2, Bedford.
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Kaylee Hottle, deaf 'Godzilla' actor, killed in car crash at 18
Kaylee Hottle, a deaf actor known for her roles in two “Godzilla” films, has died in a car crash in Maryland. She was 18. The Frederick County Sheriff's Office reports
Artist Bites program explores the Ioway people and their practices
The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art’s monthly Artist Bites program in August will feature Patt Murphy, an elder and member of the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska who has
Locals continue to enjoy Curve entertainment
Even though the stadium is in Altoona, Bedford folks just can’t resist making the trip to watch the Curve team play baseball.