![]() ![]() ![]() Participants learn to use synthesizers and collaborate with Dieter Mobius recordings during Moog’s interactive workshop during Magic Hour on Saturday, November 6, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. These performances have led me to reverence the art world but also, more than others, affirm my belonging to this place. Likewise (although the premise of any work we’re about to enjoy at Jazz Fest is crossing the barricades of Clinton Street, outfitting through the tents of local vendors and congregating along downtown streets or in Pentacrest Park), my highest calling is to theaters with High school bands and groups, Silver Swing Band (our 50+ year old group that performs thanks to Senior Center, UI and West Music programs), and local legends like Saul Lubaroff. ![]() Among my most memorable experiences have been the Englert parties at the Corridor Jazz Project performed by my kids and fellow students from the area, as well as the old-fashioned “Festival of Carols” when a host of talents from our community helped us celebrate the season. The collective experience of a distinguished visitor’s art is the essence of a live performance ritual, but the art is often meaningful when overwhelmed by the joy of your friends, neighbors, and children who share their talents with you and others. Wednesday, Ap– Zack Newman / Little Village Arug Aftab performs at Englert Theater on Saturday 9 April 2022. Louisa Caldwell installs her pieces in the foyer of the Huncher. A couple of blocks from the towers, a different summoning is likely to happen as Andrew Sherburne or another FilmScene fan prepares you in a similar way for your access to the magical world of motion picture arts. Welcome to Englert.” Once you enter the century-old performance space and cheerfully greet fellow familiar members of the community, you wait for Katie Roach of Englert to appear on stage to perform a prayer: to affirm the community’s purpose of this non-profit organization, to “bless” your presence through heartfelt thanks, and invoke the art which is about to unfold. But it is necessary to enter this artistic space by crossing the threshold with Kent Smith, elegantly dressed in his beautiful long maroon coat, opening the stage door and saying kindly and respectfully, “Good evening. Granted, for a night in Englert, I’m really looking forward to enjoying the talents of Trombone Shorty, Joan Baez or Paula Poundstone. But ritual experiences can also be more complex. These items can be as simple as settling down at the Ped Mall for a summer concert Friday night or following your habit of visiting your favorite mural during each visit downtown. It is therefore essential that we grow and engage in these ritual elements to experience the arts. And that’s what happens when we get fully into a live show. Entering the ritual requires that we cross the threshold into a specific space and time, which at the same time brings us to our place and lifts us into an extraordinary world. However, despite its repetitive nature, it is very special, even sacred. Whether at a religious service or in a rite of passage (the two kinds of rituals most of us probably know today), the ultimate message is the same: “This is what we respect and value. The recurring patterns of rituals provide us with a coherent framework for enacting two of the most important aspects of human experience: veneration and belonging. ![]() But our wonderful world of arts offers us something else essential to our society: rituals. Yes, the shows themselves and the rich selection of venues are key. As the leaves fall, the arts programs available to us continue to grow after the richness of the Summer Arts Festivals.īut what makes Iowa City a “cool” arts community isn’t just the content. #Iowa city jazz festival fullAs the fall season opens before us, we’re seeing all of this in full view – at arts festivals like The Witching Hour, versus a whole host of college arts programs and so much more. Not only do our local arts organizations give us great performances, but we also pride ourselves on a very talented local community of artists and performers. Adria Carpenter/Little VillageĪ few years ago, Englert Theater and FilmScene began a campaign to make Iowa “the largest small city for the arts.” This title is justified. Erica cleans her brushes at the Face Art by Brandi booth at the Southern Neighborhood Association Diversity Market, Saturday, May 28, 2022. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Then, the CEO of the company fell off the face of the planet. It was set to release in Japan in mid-2015. It was set to be a spiritual successor to Luminous Arc and pegged as a kind of magnum opus for Imageepoch, bringing together all the knowledge and skills they’ve developed and refined in their history. ![]() However, Stella Glow was a game poised to change that…at least, that’s what it feels like to me. Some would say, I’m sure, that these don’t create the most impressive legacy for the company. Alongside the sequel to Luminous Arc, the most notable Western releases from the company would have to be Fate/Extra (developed alongside Type-Moon) for the PSP and Time and Eternity for the PS3. Much of their catalog remains Japan-exclusive, with a few releases making their way Westward. Outside of a few games, Imageepoch stuck to developing for handheld systems. The same can be said for most of their catalog, actually. STELLA GLOW POPO TUNING SERIESWhile it received mixed reviews, it gained a bit of cult interest and became the series the developer would be known for. Imageepoch has been around since 2005 and released their first game, Luminous Arc, for the DS in 2007. While this game may be Imageepoch’s latest release, it is also their final release.Īs the story is still relatively recent news, I’m not going to go into too much detail. More specifically, a bit of the story leading up to the game’s release. I don’t usually start review intros right off with mentioning the game to be reviewed, but in this case, its the game itself that has the “interesting tidbits” that I’d like to talk about in the intro. Well, the game that we are here for today is Stella Glow, the newest release from the company Imageepoch. ![]() ![]() ![]() Americans haven’t quite caught on to the daily ritual of enjoying a warm cup of tea as while we drink 1.42 million pounds of tea a day ( reported by the United States Tea Association in 2010), 85% of the consumption is iced tea which is not what the British are referring to when they seek out their cuppa.Īn interesting idea to ponder, as one writer asserts, the primary reason Americans may not have been quick to adopt hot tea is because it runs counter to our culture habit of hustling, not sitting still and trying to not waste a minute, “Its inherent slowness, its tendency to gather people, its relative subtlety - stand in opposition to the American patterns of consumption that have allowed coffee to thrive, and historically acted as impediments to tea gaining a greater cultural foothold.” However, I have a strong inkling that this cannot be said for the Americans who are a part of TSLL community as I know many of you savor your cuppa on a regular basis, just as I myself do.Īs I shared in the pilot episode of The Simply Luxurious Kitchen, my first memory of being introduced to tea was when I traveled to Victoria, Canada, with my mother well before I began the blog, in my twenties, and enjoyed High Tea at Victoria Hotel. Tea is the oldest beverage in the world to be enjoyed, only second to water, and is enjoyed the world-round. ![]() Whenever it came to be, it has remained and with good reason. While there there is some debate on when the word cuppa came about (Merriam Webster’s claims 1934, and (thank you TSLL reader Susanne for teaching me!) by a New Zealand novelist’s mystery titled A Man Lay Dead by Edith Ngaio Marsh in which cuppa was used inferring a cup of tea). Hinting at comfort, warmth and a deep breath of reassurance and good ol’ gumption to persevere, enjoying a cuppa is to enjoy the everyday all the more. Understood to mean “a cup of tea”, the phrase originated in Britain and always refers to tea, not coffee (unless someone directly states a cuppa Joe )). Just saying the informal word of cuppa brings an upturn to the corners of my mouth. “If the day is a sentence, tea for me is the punctuation.” -Andy Callaghan #HAVE A CUPPA FREE#You have 4 free post views remaining this month.īecome a Member and view posts without restrictions. ![]() ![]() If you need any further assistance, pleaseĬontact our 24/7 Customer Success Team, who would be glad to assist. To disconnect any time, navigate back to the Network Connections drop-down in the top menu bar, click VPN Connections, and then click Disconnect VPN. Additionally, a lock icon will appear by your network icon in the top menu bar.ĥ. Click VyprVPN and wait for the connection to establish.Ĥ. It will generally look like two arrows opposite each other or a WiFi signal.ģ. Click the Network Connections icon at the top of your desktop in the right area of the menu bar. 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Other interesting Linux alternatives to VyprVPN are Mullvad, Windscribe, Xeovo VPN and Shadowsocks. Configure the OpenVPN connection by opening Network Connections. ![]() #Vyprvpn linux code#Enter the command in the code box below to download the VyprVPN cert to your computer. #Vyprvpn linux install#Type the following command string and press Enter: sudo apt-get install -y network-manager-openvpn network-manager-openvpn-gnome This will install the necessary OpenVPN packages on the machine and add OpenVPN as an option in the desktop VPN configuration menu. Restart network-manager by typing the following command and pressing Enter: sudo service network-manager restartĤ. Open Terminal, which you can find by using the Ubuntu search feature. This will install the necessary OpenVPN packages on the machine and add OpenVPN as an option in the desktop VPN configuration menu.ģ. Once you connect to a server VyprVPN will assign you one of our 200,000+ IP. VyprVPN lets you choose from over 70 server locations around the world. Download your VPN and launch the application on your preferred device(s). Type the following command string and press Enter: sudo apt-get install -y network-manager-openvpn network-manager-openvpn-gnome VyprVPN offers a variety of different VPN protocols and doesnt use third-party servers. #Vyprvpn linux update#If you are on a new installation of Ubuntu, or if you have trouble completing the steps below, we recommend running the following two commands in Terminal to ensure that your Ubuntu is fully updated: sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get upgradeĪfter these commands have been executed, please proceed with the steps below:ġ. Open Terminal, which you can find by using the Ubuntu search feature.Ģ. This tutorial was created using Ubuntu 16.04.1. 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![]() ![]() And it"s an indulgent escape for anyone who wants to experience an iconic American playground - and one of the nation"s most beautiful natural landscapes. ![]() It"s a social hub for the beautiful village of Saranac Lake, where locals and visitors can swap tales over craft cocktails by a crackling fire pit. It"s a luxe basecamp for Adirondacks exploration, with hiking, kayaking, snowshoeing and gallery hopping all steps from the front door. Visitors from up and down the East Coast flocked to the hotel, drawn by its grand design, breathtaking scenery, and historic surroundings on downtown"s Main Street.Ī painstaking, thoughtful restoration has brought a modern spin to everything that made the Hotel Saranac a 20th-century icon. Originally designed by Adirondacks architects Scopes and Feustmann, Hotel Saranac opened in 1927 as a beacon of elegance in serene Saranac Lake. Academy & Main, the hotel"s retail arcade, will offer twenty distinct mini-boutiques selling everything from house-made candy to locally sourced, artisan-made goods. The Hotel Saranac"s rustic-chic restaurant, Campfire Adirondack Grill + Bar, will boast an "Adirondacks-to-table" locavore menu based on the North County"s natural bounty - game, fish, produce, and even maple syrup, along with local craft beers. Indigenous ingredients like pine, birch, and maple will infuse treatments at Ampersand Salon and Spa, a state-of-the-art sanctuary named for the majestic mountain nearby. With its glorious ballroom, gorgeous public spaces, and landmark exterior burnished to a new glow, the Hotel Saranac will also boast amenities fresh as the Upstate air. The preferred airport for Hotel Saranac Curio Collection By Hilton is Saranac Lake, NY (SLK-Adirondack Regional).Reviving the pine-scented luxury of an Adirondacks legend, Hotel Saranac will reopen late-2017 after a multimillion-dollar restoration that infuses modern indulgences with untamed North Country spirit. Lake Placid, NY (LKP) - 16.7 km / 10.4 mi Saranac Lake, NY (SLK-Adirondack Regional) - 11.9 km / 7.4 mi ![]() Lake Placid Center for the Arts - 13.4 km / 8.3 miīrewster Peninsula Nature Trails - 13.9 km / 8.6 mi Robert Louis Stevenson Cottage and Museum - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi Saranac Lake Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station - 0.6 km / 0.3 mi Saranac Laboratory Museum - 0.2 km / 0.1 miĪdirondack Artists Guild - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi #HOTEL SARANAC CURIO COLLECTION BY HILTON FREE#Free self parking is available onsite.Īttractions Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Planning an event in Saranac Lake? This hotel has facilities measuring 2300 square feet (214 square meters), including conference space. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 11 AM for a fee.īusiness Amenities Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.ĭining You can enjoy a meal at Campfire Grill + Bar serving the guests of Hotel Saranac Curio Collection By Hilton, or stop in at the grocery/convenience store. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.Īmenities Treat yourself with massages, body treatments, and facials. ![]() Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Your Tempur-Pedic bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms Stay in one of 82 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. This 4-star hotel is 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from Mirror Lake and 18.4 mi (29.6 km) from Whiteface Mountain. Location A stay at Hotel Saranac Curio Collection By Hilton places you in the heart of Saranac Lake, steps from Saranac Laboratory Museum and Adirondack Artists Guild. ![]() ![]() Ancient Egyptians associated eels with the sun god Atum and believed they sprang to life when the sun warmed the Nile. The idea that eels have sex at all is a fairly modern notion. But, thus far, eels have kept most of their secrets to themselves. Hanel, a fish biologist and director of the Thünen Institute of Fisheries Ecology in Bremerhaven, Germany, makes his own month-long migration here alongside a rotating cast of researchers, some of whom hope to solve mysteries that have long flummoxed marine biologists, anatomists, philosophers, and conservationists: What happens when these eels spawn in the wild? And what can be done to help the species recover from the impacts of habitat loss, pollution, overfishing, and hydropower? Scientists say that the answers could improve conservation. The slithery creatures, some as long as 1.5 meters, arrive from Europe, North America, including parts of the Caribbean, and North Africa, including the Mediterranean Sea. The Sargasso is the only place on Earth where they breed. The European eel and the American eel-both considered endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature-make this extraordinary migration. Dubbed the “golden floating rainforest” thanks to the thick tangles of ocher-colored seaweed that blanket the water’s surface, the Sargasso is a slowly swirling sanctuary for over 270 marine species. ![]() ![]() The Sargasso, bounded by currents instead of land, is an egg-shaped expanse that takes up about two-thirds of the North Atlantic, looping around Bermuda and stretching east more than 1,000 kilometers. ![]() Every three years, Reinhold Hanel boards a research ship and voyages to the only sea in the world that’s located in the middle of an ocean. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() "Our redesigned rooms are equal parts warm and dramatic, intimate and sophisticated. "As guests' needs and tastes evolve, we are constantly advancing details that not only meet but exceed their discerning tastes," said Todd-Avery Lenahan, President and Chief Creative Officer of Wynn Design and Development. Focal points include a dramatic four poster canopy bed exclusive to the Wynn Tower Suites, a collection of commissioned artworks consisting of refined, modern pieces, as well as a lighting design created to enhance the ambient experience both day and night. New furniture, fixtures, lighting, and artwork – all exclusive to Wynn Las Vegas – were either custom designed by Lenahan or commissioned from a diverse collective of global master artisans. Each room is highlighted by wood accent walls, a range of functional and atmospheric illumination, luxurious textiles and linens, and accents of natural stone, decorative metal, and original artwork. Rooted in a polychromatic palette of soft hues, layers of pattern and texture abound. "Our thoughtful and intuitive new room design provides a more integrated in-room experience, giving guests greater control and choice over how they wish their room to function as they relax, enjoy, work, and entertain during their stay."Īt its heart, the new guest room design intends to give travelers a sense of escapism that feels instantly comfortable and familiar. "Wynn sets the standard for luxury experiences and unparalleled service by continuously evolving to meet and exceed the needs of our guests," said Brian Gullbrants, President of Wynn Las Vegas. ![]() ![]()
Compete in challenging tournaments, taking care to choose the best monster for each occasion until you have the most balanced and powerful team in the world. Invest your winnings in your monsters to make an unstoppable team. ![]() #Modern games like master of monsters full#When you win, you earn a box full of surprises, like cards for improving your monsters. To launch an attack, wait until they're charged with energy once the bar is full, you can unleash your attack for maximum damage. Best of all, it's not turn-based, so you can attack your opponent whenever you want, staying on your toes and gaining an advantage at opportune times. Monster Masters is an online multiplayer game where you fight against other users in real time. After that, you can embark on an amazing adventure where you travel the world in search of epic battles. Analyze their attacks as well as their strengths and weaknesses to choose the one you like best. Study your opponent's cards to develop a winning strategy no matter what it takes.Īt the start of the game, you choose one of three monsters to accompany you for the duration of your adventure. In this game, your mission is to create the best team of monsters you can, then destroy all your enemies one by one. Play free online games at Armor Games Were the best online games website, featuring shooting games, puzzle games, strategy games, war games, and much more. This won’t affect the price you pay and helps us offer the best product recommendations.Monster Masters is a fantastic game where you breed, collect, train, and evolve hundreds of monsters to compete in epic battles. We hope you like the items we recommend! Game Rant has affiliate partnerships, so we receive a share of the revenue from your purchase. While Skyrim's first-person combat has very few similarities with The Witcher 3's gameplay, both RPGs excel in other areas like their quests and depth. #Modern games like master of monsters mods#Through mods and ports, Skyrim has remained relevant for more than a decade, as millions of players have and will continue to immerse themselves in its engrossing lore and world. Therefore, it's only a given that people who love exploring the beautiful world of The Witcher 3 would also enjoy playing Skyrim, which is considered to be right up there with the best role-playing games ever made, and for good reason. While the story of The Witcher 3 is definitely one of the biggest reasons why people love this game, another aspect that should also be highlighted is its fantastic open-world exploration. As far as AA-level RPGs are concerned, this title is better than most of its contemporaries. The narrative has a humorous and mature edge to it similar to The Witcher 3, although it does not capture the same magic. ![]() RELATED: Beginner Tips For Elex 2 You Need To KnowĮlex 2 blends fantasy and sci-fi, crafting a post-apocalyptic world that allows for medieval-esque villages to exist alongside alien weaponry and abandoned skyscrapers. This battle-simulation game lets you recruit and command an army of. ![]() #Modern games like master of monsters simulator#However, if someone can look past its rough edges, they will find an RPG filled with intriguing ideas and one of the more enjoyable traversal systems of the last few years. Monster Masters is a fantastic game where you breed, collect, train, and evolve hundreds of monsters to compete in epic battles. If you like fighting in epic battles, you have to try Funny Battle Simulator 2. Really a great turn based rpg since its the perfect adaptation of. #Modern games like master of monsters Pc#PC game loosely inspired by the Master of Monsters series and Langrisser). And I would add to the list games like: Temple of elemental evil -with circle of eight mod. As is always the case with the company's output, this game is a bit too ambitious for its own good, resulting in quite a few clunky moments and a distinct lack of polish. Turn-Based strategy games are a subgenre of strategy games which are generally. ![]() Be it Gothic or Risen, Piranha Bytes has been creating open-world RPGs for a long time, and Elex 2 is probably the studio's strongest release to date. ![]() ![]() ![]() It includes 2,000 Rubies, a 30 Days Star’s Blessing Package, a 30 Days General Goods Caller, a 30 Days Storage Keeper Caller and a 30 Days Craftworks Chest. The Expedition Package costs 40,00 for an actual value of 61,00. ![]() It includes even more bonuses, but let’s first see what the Expedition Package has to offer! Along with the opportunity to dive into Elyon an additional 24 hours earlier, you will also receive 1,000 Rubies, a 14-slot Storage Expansion, a 16-slot Inventory Space Expansion, and a Character Slot Expansion Ticket, giving you a total value of 46,00 for 30,00. #Elyon release date north america upgrade#With the Expansion Package or the Expedition Package, we offer you the ability to start your adventure even sooner than September 28! Let’s see what both packs are about.Īfter pre-ordering the base game, you’re able to upgrade your pre-order tier with the Expansion Package for 30,00. We have two additional Packages available to upgrade your pre-order tier with. You will also get a 24 hour head start, so you’ll be ready to enjoy Elyon on September 28 instead of September 29!Īdditional value with the Expansion Pack or Expedition Pack There is more! Our base game also includes the ‘Glorious Wings Wingsuit’, a Hoverboard Mount, a Siamese Cat (more cats equals more awesomeness), 5 Resurrection Scrolls, an in-game title and the ability to create your character early on. ![]() The armor will also ensure it won’t lose any of its nine lives, making it the most convenient yet least petable cat you’ve ever had. This exclusive Pet is ready to help out on bringing cat-astrophic defeats to your enemies by being geared up from head to tail. Play Elyon for less than 30 dollars/euros!Įlyon’s base game is available to pre-order at the price of 29,99 and already offers some cool extras! Besides the game, you will also be granted access to Elyon’s CBT2, which starts in less than a month! Also, you probably never knew you wanted one, but by pre-ordering the base game you will receive your very own knight cat Pet as an extra! Since it’s almost never exciting to pre-order stuff for ‘early next season’, we would like to start this post off with our release date! Elyon will be available for everyone to play on September 29, 2021, with the possibility to dive into it even sooner if you pre-order the game. #Elyon release date north america update#Today, we are ready to unveil pre-order packs for Elyon that you will soon be able to purchase on the official website (Steam will update shortly thereafter, and will also have these packs). After giving you the details about our Ruby Shop, we have more big news to share. ![]() |
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