Scribner’s Catskill Lodge and Jewish Food Society present the second annual Jewish Catskills Weekend, December 12-14th. Guests will celebrate the lead up to Hannukah with the return of this special weekend in the mountains! This celebration brings together Jewish food, art, culture, and community for a full weekend. Expect memorable holiday meals by Airelle Nir Mamiye, Maya Yadid, and Vilda Gonzalez, thoughtful conversations, and creative programming that honors Jewish traditions, both old and new. Stay tuned for more details and look out for upcomig announcements on partners, programming, and tickets.

On Sunday, November 2, Mexico City’s iconic Paseo de la Reforma will transform into a river of color, music, and remembrance as the Day of the Dead Grand Parade returns for its highly anticipated 2025 edition. This extraordinary four-hour procession honors those who have passed while celebrating the joy of life, offering visitors from around the globe an unforgettable immersion into one of Mexico’s most cherished cultural traditions. Beginning at the Puerta de los Leones in Chapultepec Park, the parade will wind its way down Paseo de la Reforma, pass Avenida Juárez and 5 de Mayo, and conclude in the heart of the capital at the Zócalo, Mexico City’s grand central square. Along the way, attendees will be treated to a visual and emotional journey that embodies the Mexican spirit. This year’s parade promises to dazzle with monumental Catrinas, larger-than-life floats, and colorful displays of art in motion. Traditional music and folkloric dance will punctuate the route, blending the ancestral with the contemporary in a festival that is both steeped in joy and meaning.Symbolized by the golden glow of cempasúchil (marigold flowers), considered the flower of the dead, the celebration fills Mexico City with fragrance and pops of ochre. Visitors walking alongside the parade will hear the beat of drums, the laughter of families, and the stories of tradition carried across generations. Recognized by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, Day of the Dead exemplifies Mexico’s ability to blend ancient Indigenous beliefs with Catholic traditions, creating a cultural expression that resonates worldwide. While the Mexico City parade is the most high-profile event, Day of the Dead celebrations flourish throughout Mexico, each region adding its own distinct flavors and rituals. For more information go to https://visitmexico.com/ https://www.gob.mx/sectur

In St. Augustine, the oldest continuously inhabited European-established settlement in the continental United States, Hispanic heritage is more than a historical fact. It’s a living, breathing force that powers tourism and inspires a strong sense of community. Founded by Spanish explorer Pedro Menéndez de Avilés in 1565, St. Augustine was built on Hispanic roots, which are still visible today in the city’s streets, majestic basilica, and landmarks like the Castillo de San Marcos and the Bridge of Lions. The city’s Spanish Colonial architecture, arched passageways, and courtyards form a picturesque backdrop, as well as tell a story of cultural identity, craftsmanship, and resilience that continues to influence every facet of the city’s growth. From the soaring towers of the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine to the ornate façades of the Government House, the impressive Mediterranean influenced grand hotels, the beautifully restored Casa Monica, The Alcazar (now Lightner Museum)and The Hotel Ponce de Leon (now Flagler College) each serve as a visual reminder of the region’s Hispanic influence. Even beyond the buildings, the city’s urban design, from its plazas and fountains to its fortress walls, embodies centuries-old planning that prioritized livability, community, and environmental adaptation. Today, nearly 20% of the U.S. population identifies as Hispanic or Latino, and in St. Augustine, that number is a driving force. During Hispanic Heritage Month, local organizations host cultural festivals, art exhibitions, concerts, and culinary events that invite visitors and residents alike to celebrate the diversity of Latin American cultures. But these expressions aren’t limited to one month. Through-out the year St. Augustine embraces the contributions of its Hispanic community. For information, go to www.FloridasHistoricCoast.com.

Through mid-October, Las Vegas will be energized with the sights, sounds and flavors of Hispanic Heritage Month – offering vibrant entertainment, spirited events, festive cuisines and captivating special displays. World-class entertainers, musicians and comedians will deliver spectacular performances, showcasing what makes Las Vegas the premier destination to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.

Entertainment

Pedro Fernández plays The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas on Friday, Oct. 3.

Clave Especial plays The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas on Thursday, Oct. 9.

Marca MP plays BleauLive Theater at Fontainebleau Las Vegas on Saturday, Oct. 11.

Los Horóscopos de Durango plays The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas on Saturday, Oct. 11.

For more information, go to www.lvcva.com, www.visitlasvegas.com or www.vegasmeansbusiness.com.

Expert enabler of travel for all, Inclu, launched Inclusive Luxury Hotels: the world’s first hotel discovery platform specifically created and curated for discerning disabled travellers. Inclusive Luxury Hotels exclusively features properties that have been – or are in the process of being – comprehensively vetted and Verified by IncluCare, demonstrating their commitment to Inclu’s radical concept of ‘Conscious Inclusivity’ for disabled people. Comprising 18 hotels and resorts across 10 countries at launch, Inclusive Luxury Hotels aims to expand its collection beyond 50 properties by the end of 2025 – opening up the world of luxury travel to countless guests who would come to stay, if only they knew and believed they could. For further information visit www.inclusiveluxuryhotels.com.

The Sullivan Catskills are about to get a whole lot more fabulous as they play host to a celebration to kick off summer and celebrate Pride Month this June. “Drag Me to the Catskills” is set to dazzle attendees with a weekend-long extravaganza featuring drag queens, performances, and a vibrant display of LGBTQ+ pride. Catskills Pride is hosting their 2^nd Annual Catskills Pride Awards, taking place on June 21 at Seminary Hill. The Catskills Pride Awards is a celebration of the vibrant tapestry of LGBTQ+ lives and stories that enrich our region. Hurleyville Performing Arts Centre will host its annual Pride Festivalon Saturday, June 8th.  All are welcome at this free event. Enjoy music, food, vendors, and family fun. The Arnold House‘s Pride Party will be on Saturday, June 21. Tickets are $45 and include food, a DJ and a burlesque dancer poolside.

The Gibbes Museum of Art, a beacon for the arts in the American South since its establishment in 1858, announces the world premiere of Picturing Freedom: Harriet Tubman and the Combahee River Raid (May 23 ‒ October 5). The visionary multimedia exhibition is inspired by the award-winning book by Dr. Edda L. Fields-Black (the Pulitzer organization just announced that her book won the 2025 Pulitzer in History). Her book Combee: Harriet Tubman, the Combahee River Raid, and Black Freedom during the Civil War (Oxford University Press) details a previously untold chapter in our country’s history. On that fateful moonlit night in June of 1863, Tubman led the largest slave rebellion in U.S. history. Dr. Fields- Black is descended from one of the participants of the freedom raid. The museum exhibition brings to life the heroic raid, when 756 enslaved people liberated themselves in six hours ‒ more than ten times the number of people Tubman rescued during her ten years of work on the Underground Railroad. The raid was carried out by one of the earliest all-Black regiments of the Union army. The Gibbes Museum has invited Dr. Vanessa Thaxton-Ward as the guest curator for the Picturing Freedom exhibition. She is the Director of Hampton University Museum, and hand-picked artworks from institutions and private collections across the United States. Never before has a grouping of works of this size and scope, honoring Harriet Tubman throughout more than 100 years of American artmaking, been presented this way. She has selected artworks by major artists (including Jacob Lawrence, Faith Ringgold and William H. Johnson), and by emerging contemporary artists (including Stephen Towns, Terry Plater, and Kevin Pullen).The paintings, sculptures and mixed media works are featured alongside photographs of the region by J Henry Fair, video and audio installations, historic images, and material objects.

Las Vegas is set to shine even brighter this June as the city celebrates Pride Month with vibrant events, parties and live shows that only Vegas can deliver. Temptation Sundays is celebrating its 15-year anniversary as Las Vegas’ ultimate LGBTQ+ pool party at Luxor Hotel and Casino with special Pride activations throughout the month. Las Vegas PRIDE will host a community mixer at The Portal at AREA15 from 5-9 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4. Celebrate the start of Pride Month with a “Big Night Out” at Easy’s Cocktail Lounge,the sultry speakeasy hidden inside Proper Eats Food Hall at ARIA Resort & Casino. On Tuesday, June 3, guests are invited to escape into a world of unforgettable performances, headlined by the dazzling Estevan Velasco. Celebrate Pride at Fashion Show Las Vegas with a special Summer Vibes event on Saturday, June 7 from noon to 2 p.m. The iconic Gipsy Nightclub hosts Ultra Brunch every Saturday, featuring show-stopping performances, male backup dancers, and special guest queens from RuPaul’s Drag Race. The International Gay Bowling Organization’s Annual Las Vegas Invitational Bowling Tournament reflects the ideals of unity, fellowship and communication. This year’s tournament will be held from Thursday, June 19 through Sunday, June 22 at the Gold Coast Casino Bowling Center. Hamburger Mary’s Las Vegas will host drag entertainment every Friday, Saturday and Sunday throughout June. Now in its 10th year, Drag Brunch at Hard Rock Cafe Las Vegas Strip will host 12 shows throughout Pride Month on each Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The event invites guests to channel their inner diva with jaw-dropping performances by the stars of RuPaul’s Drag Race and Las Vegas’s top-tier female impersonators. The High Roller Observation Wheel and the Eiffel Tower at Paris Las Vegas will be lit in rainbow colors on Sunday, June 1 and Saturday, June 28. Queen Las Vegas, a premier LGBTQ+ bar located on the Strip, hosts Drag Party Brunch every Saturday and Sunday. Alexandria Pool atSAHARA Las Vegas will host ELEVATE Pool Parties hosted by Las Vegas PRIDE, an inclusive, off-the-rails soirée that will have even the most seasoned partiers feeling the energy Saturdays throughout Pride Month. Debuting on Sunday, June 15 at 10 a.m., guests can enjoy a Pride-themed edition of Puppy Yoga at The Spa at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, complete with a variety of colorful decorations, accessories and pride outfits for each puppy. Kicking off Pride month, Virgin Hotels Las Vegas will host a special house party at Kassi Beach House on Wednesday, June 11 in partnership with Piranha and Gipsy nightclubs. On Sunday, June 15, Piranha and Gipsy nightclubs will take over Kassi Beach Club again, presenting PRIZM. Las Vegas PRIDE will host summer spirits at Voodoo Brewery from 8 p.m. to midnight on Friday, June 13. In honor of Pride Month, ¡VIVA! at Resorts World Las Vegas will host Drag Brunch: A Pride Month Fiesta with performances from local drag queens and cast members from RuPaul’s Drag Race, along with a family-style brunch and bottomless margaritas or Bloody Marias. RuPaul’s Drag Race Live! insideFlamingo Las Vegas will celebrate Pride throughout the month, with 22 show dates in June, Thursdays through Mondays. On Saturday, June 14, drag superstar and queen of RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars, Alyssa Edwards, will take over 24 Oxford at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas with her newest show, Crowned. The following day, Sunday, June 15, Frank Marino will delight guests with a special performance of his renowned drag show, Divas, Drag and Drinks.

The family of Frida Kahlo (Mara Romeo Kahlo, Mara De Anda Romeo, and Frida Hentschel) announced the forthcoming opening of Museo Casa Kahlo, a major new museum dedicated to the life, legacy, and personal family treasures of Frida Kahlo, set to open to the general public Saturday, September 27^th, on the family’s historic property in Coyoacán, Mexico City. The museum will be located within Casa Roja, a previously private residence acquired by Frida’s parents and gifted by Mara Romeo. Casa Roja is adjacent to another family home, the famed Casa Azul, and will mark the most significant expansion of the Kahlo family’s cultural footprint in decades. Museo Casa Kahlo will offer a deeply personal and richly contextual experience—inviting visitors to trace Frida’s formative years and artistic awakening, and the side of her shared only with her family. Casa Roja explores the intimate relationships that supported her journey to becoming one of the most recognizable and revered cultural figures of the 20th century and an eternally relevant role model. In addition to its core exhibitions, the museum will featurerotating shows of contemporary work, with a focus on Mexican, Latin American, and women+ artists, amplifying voices that reflect and expand on Kahlo’s own fearless vision. More details about the museum’s inaugural programming and the Foundation’s initiatives will be announced in the coming months. http://www.kahlofoundation.org