It sounds like something out of a movie, but in this case it’s true: a chance encounter changed the course of Ghislain Brown-Kossi’s life. Picture this: he’s in his hometown of Paris, and he’s engrossed in conversation with a friend, a photographer, on the street. Maybe they have croissants (they probably don’t). Maybe they talk
Now through Dec. 23 Yuletide Treasures: 9 a.m.to 5 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, through Nov. 24, at the DuPage Art League, 218 W. Front St., Wheaton. DuPage Art League’s annual Yuletide Treasures show features one-of-a-kind gifts, all handmade by local artists. After Thanksgiving and through Dec. 23, Saturday hours extend
This week the Verge’s podcast Decoder interviewed former U.S. president Barack Obama for a discussion on “AI, free speech, and the future of the internet.” Obama warns that future copyright questions are just part of a larger issue. “If AI turns out to be as pervasive and as powerful as it’s proponents expect — and
Shop small and support local business this season. Our area offers a variety of shopping options for unique gifts while getting into the spirit of the holidays. Fine art, crafts, food and drink, and more — the holiday markets on our list have something for everyone to enjoy! 2023 Christmas Craft Show Thursday, November 16
Tourists and residents alike treasure Wyoming’s small towns. The opportunity for adventure stokes a population into churning a vibrant culture that cannot be replicated. Escape to the Cowboy State, where desert paintbrush flowers blowing in the wind, make the perfect crimson companion to the prettiest sunsets in the Union. From Yellowstone and the North’s mountain
ALL IN THE NAME OF CHARITY: Although Prada caters to stylish women, the Italian designer company showed its soft spot for children as the lead sponsor for The Society of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center’s annual gala Thursday night. Hosted by The Society of MSK’s associate committee, the gathering raised more than $600,000 including $122,600
ALL IN THE NAME OF CHARITY: Although Prada caters to stylish women, the Italian designer company showed its soft spot for children as the lead sponsor for The Society of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center’s annual gala Thursday night. Hosted by The Society of MSK’s associate committee, the gathering raised more than $600,000 including $122,600
A partnership between Qualcomm and Iridium to bring satellite connectivity to Android phones has fallen apart, almost a year after the deal was announced. From a report: In January, the two companies debuted the Snapdragon Satellite platform, a way to bring satellite-based SMS and emergency messaging to high-end smartphones. But on Thursday, Iridium said Qualcomm
Clarendon Fine Art has announced a new solo exhibition by Maxim, eminent mixed media artist and legendary frontman of techno rave band The Prodigy, on 15th November 2023. The show will open at Clarendon’s Covent Garden gallery on the eve of The Prodigy’s major European tour Army of the Ants, and will present a brand
The Salon Art + Design fair opens at the Park Avenue Armory today (Nov. 10), marking the event’s 12th edition, which boasts fifty exhibitors and twelve special design exhibitions for a total of sixty-two booths. This year will show an expanded emphasis on art with newcomers to the fair Galerie Gmurzynska, Halcyon Gallery and Zeit