#WhomYouKnowTopTen by @ManhattanPeachy #PeachyDeegan #January2026
Thursday, January 15, 2026
On What Helps, by Bette Davis
"There comes a time in every woman's life when the only thing that helps is a glass of champagne."
-Bette Davis
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#PeachyChooChoo #PatrioticPeachy B&O Railroad Museum Unveils Restored National Icon to Kick Off America250
The B&O Railroad Museum unveiled the restored American Freedom Train No. 1 (AFT No. 1) today, the locomotive that pulled the American Freedom Train during the U.S. Bicentennial, presenting the legendary locomotive as a gift to the nation to kick off the America250 celebration. Once a centerpiece of the 1976 Bicentennial, the locomotive has been restored to serve as a modern symbol of national unity.
The unveiling ceremony included remarks from The Honorable Martin O’Malley, former two-term Governor of Maryland, representing the Maryland 250 Commission. He reflected on the Freedom Train’s enduring power to connect Americans through shared history and the fact that the railroad was Maryland’s gift to the nation. Bruno Maestri, Vice President of Government Affairs and Corporate Communications for Amtrak and B&O Railroad Museum Board Member, spoke about rail’s impact on the history of the country. The program culminated in a ribbon cutting to officially debut the restored locomotive.
As the American Freedom Train No. 1 was revealed, Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner’s song “Here Comes the Freedom Train” filled the Roundhouse, stirring memories of the train’s original journey and its impact on millions of Americans. The moment was made even more meaningful by the presence of original engineers from the 1975–76 Freedom Train, who returned to stand beside the locomotive they once guided across the nation.
“The American Freedom Train and the locomotive that pulled it, the AFT No. 1, were a touring museum carrying artifacts representing the best of our country,” said Kris Hoellen, Executive Director of the B&O Railroad Museum. “Today, we are honoring this great nation and the mode of transportation that made the Freedom Train possible – the railroad, which is celebrating 200 years in 2027. The AFT No. 1 serves as a bridge connecting these two important anniversaries.”
The AFT No. 1 was one of three locomotives that pulled the American Freedom Train, a traveling exhibition that brought over 500 pieces of Americana to 7 million Americans during the U.S. Bicentennial in 1975-76. Now, after a meticulous cosmetic restoration, it will stand as a permanent symbol of national unity.
The Honorable Martin O’Malley, former Governor of Maryland, spoke about the sentiment of connection: “Maryland is proud to be the home of this national treasure. By preserving the AFT No. 1, we are preserving the memories of millions of Americans and reinforcing the unity of our state and country.”
The MD Two Fifty Commission was created by an executive order from Governor Wes Moore to plan, encourage, and execute an inclusive state-wide commemoration of the 250th in Maryland. The B&O Railroad Museum is an official partner of the America250 Commission.
The public is invited to view the locomotive and the corresponding new exhibit starting at 1 p.m. today; the newly cosmetically restored AFT No. 1 will be on permanent display at the Museum. The restoration was supported in part by a federal Save America’s Treasures grant administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
About the B&O Railroad Museum
The B&O Railroad Museum, located in Baltimore, Md., is the birthplace of American railroading, a National Historic Landmark, a Smithsonian Institution Affiliate, and a National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom site. It is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of American railroading and its impact on American life, socially, culturally and economically. The Museum is home to the oldest, most comprehensive collection of railroad artifacts in the Western Hemisphere, including an unparalleled roster of 19th and 20th century railroad equipment, over 30 million archival documents, the 1851 Mt. Clare Station, the 1884 Baldwin Roundhouse as well as the first mile of commercial railroad track ever laid in America. The Museum welcomes guests annually from all 50 states and 40 countries. For more information about the Museum, please call 410- 752-2490 or visit www.BORail.org. For more information about America 250 at the B&O Railroad Museum, please visit borail.events/America250. For more information on the 200th anniversary of American railroading in 2027, please visit www.americanrail200.org.
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#PeachyAhoy #NYBoatShow DISCOVER BOATING® NEW YORK BOAT SHOW® DROPS ANCHOR JANUARY 21-25, 2026 New York’s Biggest Boat Party Returns to the Javits Center with Hundreds of the Coolest New Boats for Sale & Five Days of Summer Vibes
The Discover Boating® New York Boat Show®, in partnership with Progressive®, docks at the Javits Center January 21-25, 2026, inviting tri-state water lovers to escape the cold and plunge into summer fun. The world’s first and longest running boat show has been a celebrated New York tradition since it started in 1905 and, this year, coincides with the kickoff of America’s 250th birthday celebration. Tens of thousands are expected to attend and connect over the boating lifestyle, which ranks as one of the country’s top outdoor recreational activities. Tickets can be purchased at NYBoatshow.com.
Those who are shopping for a boat will discover hundreds of new innovations at New York’s biggest boat sale with the best deals of the year, and those who are simply looking to experience a taste of the boat life can enjoy fun in the Discover Boating Beach Club, free education for boaters of all levels, and special kids activities for the little skippers!
Experience the #BoatLife in Real Life! With more boats to see and shop, the Discover Boating Beach Club, and free education for boaters of all levels, one of the Tri-State area’s best winter indoor events has something for everyone!Boat hop the coolest new vessels, from center consoles and wakeboats to inflatables, pontoon boats, and luxurious yachts as big as a New York apartment.
Kick back and relax at the Discover Boating Beach Club to bring the summer vibes to your winter with a beach bar, live DJ, beach games, a Golf Simulator and the new hands-on VR boating experience!
Buying a Boat? With hundreds of boats for every budget and lifestyle on display – and for sale – the New York Boat Show is the best place to see and shop incredible deals on the most comprehensive selection of boat brands and types in the Tri-State area. Plus, take advantage of show-only specials on the newest boating accessories, fishing equipment, marine electronics and on-the-water gear.
Tour the Queen of the Show & her Court of Beauties – Boat Show tradition dictates that the largest yacht at the show each year is named the Queen, with a special look at those in her court. The Queen of the Show is the Formula 457 CCS – Experience cutting-edge technology, performance, and luxuries galore on this state-of-the-art center console with triple Mercury 600 Verado engines.
Tiara 43 LE – With its iconic hull shape, the 43 LE express cruiser combines Tiara’s celebrated design with enhanced interior and exterior amenities.
Regal LX43 – The epitome of luxury and versatility, the LX43 is a spacious bowrider that is completely customizable for all of your on water adventures!
Kid-friendly fun. The boat show invites little skippers to build their own toy boat, play Fishing Frenzy, and climb aboard hundreds of boats to play captain for the day!
New to Boating? Improve your nautical knowledge with free education for boaters of all levels and experts available to answer all your questions! NEW “Ask Me Anything” with Bashon Mann! Don’t miss the chance to meet Navy Veteran and lifelong boater, Bashon Mann, who will be stationed at Progressive® Point all weekend long hosting a series of fireside chats and sharing his vast boating knowledge and expertise.
Stop by Fred's Shed How-To Center, presented by Progressive® for free tips, tricks and DIY advice for every boater – from first-timers to experienced captains.
WHEN: Wednesday-Sunday, January 21-25, 2026
Weds-Fri: 12:00pm-8:00pm; Sat: 10:00am-8:00pm; Sun: 10:00am-6:00pm
WHERE: Javits Center, 655 West 34th Street, New York, NY
TICKETS: Tickets are $20 for adults. Children 12 & under get in FREE when accompanied by a paid adult. Buy online at NYBoatShow.com or via contactless payment onsite – no cash accepted. And it pays to bring friends with escalating discounts when you buy 3 or more tickets!
FREE admission for active/veteran military, active/retired first responders and USCG & USCGA members on Opening Day: Wednesday, January 21. Simply show valid identification along with photo ID on entry.
WEB/SOCIAL: Visit NYBoatShow.com; Facebook & Instagram #NYBoatShow
U.S. & TRI-STATE BOATING BY THE NUMBERS**
New York & Tri-State area sales totaled more than $2.25 Billion in 2024, generating big business for the Tri-State Area recreational boating industry.
Connecticut Boating Sales Connecticut Boating Sales totaled $323 Million in 2024, up 4% compared to 2023 ($311 Million), including new powerboats, outboard engines, boat trailers and aftermarket accessories, ranking 30 in the U.S. for total marine expenditures.
New Jersey Boating Sales totaled $742 million, up 3.6% compared to 2023 ($716 million) in 2024 including new powerboats, outboard engines, boat trailers and aftermarket accessories. NJ ranked 14 in total marine expenditures in 2024. Boating has a $6.6 billion economic impact in NJ, supporting 20,177 jobs and 1,193 businesses.
New York Boating Sales totaled $1.2 Billion in 2024 including new powerboats, outboard engines, boat trailers and aftermarket accessories. NY ranked 5 in total marine expenditures in 2024. Boating has a $10 Billion economic impact in NY, supporting 34,717 jobs and 2,341 businesses.
In 2024, U.S. recreational marine retail expenditures totaled $55.6 billion. New boats generated $16.7 billion from 238,117 units sold (-7.5% compared to 2023 total units sold).
An estimated 85 million Americans go boating each year.
Ninety-five percent of boats sold in the U.S. are American made.
**Source: National Marine Manufacturers Association – 2023 Economic Impact Study & 2024 Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract
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#WestCoastPeachy #NewYorkNotes MORE THAN $15 MILLION DIRECTED TOWARD FIRE RELIEF ONE YEAR AFTER LOS ANGELES WILDFIRES, AS MUSICARES® CONTINUES LONG-TERM RECOVERY EFFORTS
OVER 3,200 MUSIC PROFESSIONALS REACHED THROUGH ONGOING RELIEF, RECOVERY AND SUSTAINED SUPPORT
One year after devastating wildfires tore through Los Angeles communities, MusiCares® has directed more than $15 million toward fire relief efforts. This includes $7 million deployed in the immediate aftermath of the fires to address urgent needs, along with substantial ongoing recovery support that continues today. In total, over 3,200 music professionals have been reached through direct financial assistance, health and wellness services, and long-term recovery throughout the region. While the immediate crisis has faded from the headlines, the impact on working music professionals—many of whom lost homes, instruments, studios, and livelihoods—continues to unfold.
Funds raised during the 2025 Grammy® Telecast, MusiCares’ Persons of the Year event and additional fundraising efforts were used to address both urgent needs and sustained recovery, reflecting the reality that rebuilding lives and careers takes time. To date, MusiCares has provided direct financial assistance, customized case management and health and wellness support to music professionals navigating housing instability, interrupted income, physical health complications, and ongoing trauma. Additional funds were directed to trusted community partners, including California Community Foundation, Direct Relief and Pasadena Community Foundation, supporting broader recovery efforts in neighborhoods hardest hit by the fires.
While many music professionals reached out for support immediately after the wildfires, others needed time to understand what help they needed and to assess their losses. For gig-based workers whose lives and livelihoods were disrupted all at once, recovery has not followed a clear or predictable timeline.
“Recovery does not happen on a fixed schedule,” said Theresa Wolters, Executive Director of MusiCares. “We continue to hear from people who have been in survival mode for nearly a year, rebuilding homes, juggling displacement, trying to keep working, and only now able to focus on their own health and stability. That delayed need is a very real part of disaster recovery.”
As needs evolved from immediate relief to longer-term stability, MusiCares has remained attuned to the needs of music professionals in affected communities, providing financial assistance, mental health support, equipment replacement, and other resources to help them rebuild and regain stability. Building on these efforts, in April 2025, MusiCares hosted a dedicated LA Fire Relief Music Equipment Distribution event, providing music professionals affected by the fires with free instruments, gear and recording equipment. The event helped participants return to work, rebuild their creative spaces and continue earning a living through music.
In recent months, MusiCares has continued its on-the-ground support, including hosting free Health and Wellness Clinics for music professionals affected by the fires. At a recent clinic in Altadena, attendees accessed mental health care, physical therapy, vision and hearing services, and guidance on disaster relief resources while also finding something less tangible but equally vital: connection. Many shared that they had evacuated with only minutes’ notice, leaving behind instruments, home studios, generational homes, and entire neighborhoods. Others spoke about managing asthma and other health complications from smoke exposure, supporting children through trauma and navigating the financial strain of relocation while still paying mortgages or leases on homes that no longer stand.
Expanding awareness and access has also been a critical part of MusiCares’ long-term recovery efforts. With a $1 million contribution from Google’s philanthropic arm Google.org and YouTube, MusiCares is strengthening outreach so music professionals affected by the fires know help remains available. This work includes elevating the voices and stories of individuals already assisted and using culturally responsive and multilingual content to connect with communities that may not yet be engaged with MusiCares’ services. By increasing visibility and awareness through thoughtful storytelling and digital engagement, MusiCares continues working to ensure no one is overlooked in the recovery process. The new funding is part of a broader commitment made by Google and YouTube with support from Google.org.
“The music community shows up for one another in extraordinary ways,” said Wolters. “Even a year later, we want people to know they are not alone and it is not too late to ask for help. Recovery looks different for everyone, and our role is to meet music professionals wherever they are in that journey.”
With natural disasters becoming more frequent and destructive, recovery is no longer a finite phase. For music professionals affected by the wildfires who have not yet sought support, MusiCares wants to be clear: help remains available. Many people delay reaching out while prioritizing family, housing and work, or because the full scope of their losses only become clear over time. MusiCares encourages anyone in the music community impacted by the fires, whether recently or months ago, to connect with its team to explore available resources, care and on-going support. Additional information about MusiCares’ impact and details on available resources can be found at musicares.org/lafirerelief.
ABOUT MUSICARES
MusiCares® helps the humans behind music because music gives so much to the world. Offering preventive, emergency and recovery programs, MusiCares is a safety net supporting the health and welfare of the music community. Founded by the Recording Academy® in 1989 as a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) charity, MusiCares safeguards the well-being of all music people through direct financial grant programs, networks of support resources, and tailored crisis relief efforts. For more information please visit: www.musicares.org.
#SouthernPeachy #CulturedPeachy @FristArtMuseum #TheFrist Nashville's Frist Art Museum Presents Exhibition Tracing Rebellious Origins of Impressionism to Its Legacy
The Impressionist Revolution: Monet to Matisse from the Dallas Museum of Art
The Frist Art Museum presents The Impressionist Revolution: Monet to Matisse from the Dallas Museum of Art, an exhibition that tells the enthralling story of Impressionism from its origins in 1874 to its legacy in the early 20th century through paintings and sculptures by Paul Cézanne, Paul Gauguin, Henri Matisse, Piet Mondrian, Claude Monet, Berthe Morisot, Camille Pissarro, Vincent van Gogh, and many others. Organized by the Dallas Museum of Art, the exhibition will be on view in the Frist’s Upper-Level Galleries from February 26 through May 31, 2026.
Camille Pissarro. Apple Harvest, 1888. Oil on canvas;
24 x 29 1/8 in. Dallas Museum of Art, Munger Fund, 1955.17.M.
Image courtesy of Dallas Museum of Art
Through nearly 50 paintings and sculptures, The Impressionist Revolution reveals the rebellious origins of the independent artist collective known as the Impressionists and the revolutionary course they charted for modern art. Breaking with tradition in both how and what they painted, the Impressionists redefined what constituted cutting-edge contemporary art. The unique innovations of its core members, including Gustave Caillebotte, Edgar Degas, Claude Monet, Berthe Morisot, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and Alfred Sisley, set the foundation for generations of avant-garde artists that followed, from Paul Gauguin and Vincent van Gogh to Piet Mondrian and Henri Matisse.
Coming shortly after the 150th anniversary of the first Impressionist exhibition in 1874 in Paris, The Impressionist Revolution invites visitors to reconsider these now-beloved artists—once thought to be scandalous renegades—as well as the impact they had on 20th-century art. In the exhibition catalogue, Dr. Nicole Myers, the Dallas Museum of Art’s Chief Curatorial and Research Officer and the Barbara Thomas Lemmon Senior Curator of European Art, writes, “Although today we use the term Impressionist to loosely describe the aesthetic of short, staccato strokes of bright pigments applied rapidly, Impressionism as it emerged in the 1870s wasn’t a single, unified style. Rather, it reflected a shared desire among a small group of avant-garde artists to capture their experience of contemporary life through subject and style.”
Under the name of the Anonymous Society of Painters, Sculptors, Printmakers, etc., the Impressionists organized a total of eight exhibitions between 1874 and 1886. The artwork in their shows featured everyday scenes of life in and around Paris—carriages and pedestrians, gardens and pastoral scenes, views of coastal ports and waterways, and still lifes in domestic spaces. “The Impressionists’ insistence on depicting modern subjects in an equally modern style and displaying their works on their own terms was nothing short of a revolution,” notes Myers.
The name Impressionism was first intended as an insult by the French critic Louis Leroy in response to Monet’s painting Impression, Sunrise (1872) and was only begrudgingly accepted by the artists later. The primary criticism directed at Impressionist painters was their perceived inability to create a finished picture and that the works were merely rough sketches.
Organized thematically, the exhibition begins with the section titled “Rebels with a Cause,” which examines the seeds of the revolutionary movement through works by Renoir, Monet, and others. The artist collective planned their own group shows and bypassed the official Salon organized by the state-run Academy of Fine Arts, an act that was both rebellious and entrepreneurial. While the Academy favored traditional styles and historical subjects, the Impressionists created art from common scenes from the street and home. Yet, except for a few progressive critics and collectors, there was little appreciation or market for the artwork until well after the last show in 1886.
Nearly all the Impressionists worked outdoors and sought to depict light and movement, whether in and around Paris or in France’s southern regions and along its coasts. The section “Field Notes” contains landscapes by Gustave Caillebotte, Claude Monet, Berthe Morisot, Camille Pissarro, and others. “They experimented with cutting-edge color theories, such as painting contrasting complementary colors side by side to boost each color’s vibrancy, and they avoided black and gray in their depiction of shadows and volume,” writes Myers.
The following section “Weird Science” focuses on the influence of Georges Seurat and the shocking new style called Pointillism or Neo-Impressionism he introduced in 1886 with his painting Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte. “Whereas the Impressionists explored color and optical theories intuitively, Seurat transformed them into a science,” says Myers. Instead of mixing colors on a palette, Seurat and others, including Paul Signac and Pissarro, placed individual points of brilliant complementary colors side by side so they would intensify one another and create a shimmering effect for the viewer. Myers notes that “their shared aim was to create a truer representation of how we optically experience light and, in the process, restore the compositional stability that many felt had been abandoned by the Impressionists’ emphasis on spontaneity.”
A reaction to Pointillism was led by Vincent van Gogh, Paul Gauguin, and Pierre Bonnard, who forged new styles that prioritized emotions, ideas, and personal expression over purely optical impressions. The section “Side Effects” examines the work of these artists now referred to as Post-Impressionists and the Nabis (Hebrew for “prophets”), who experimented with antinaturalistic colors, exaggerated forms, and symbolic subjects.
The final section, “Ever After,” covers how the radical aesthetics and groundbreaking subjects launched by the Impressionists and the Post-Impressionists who followed set the trajectory for the development of contemporary art in the 20th century. “Almost every stylistic breakthrough from this period—Cubism, Fauvism, Expressionism, Futurism, Abstraction—had its roots in the Impressionists’ subversion of traditional Academic values, from the subject depicted to the finish of the brightly colored surface,” writes Myers. Works by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Henri Matisse, Piet Mondrian, Edvard Munch, and others demonstrate how artists grappled with the legacy of Impressionism in the continuation of modern art.
There are two interactive stations in the gallery, one devoted to the principles of color theory with an activity based on Pissarro’s Apple Harvest and another to historical and art historical events on a touchscreen timeline.
The accompanying 98-page hardcover catalogue by Nicole Myers, published by the Dallas Museum of Art and distributed by Yale University Press, will be available in the Frist’s Gift Shop.
Exhibition Credit
The Impressionist Revolution: Monet to Matisse from the Dallas Museum of Art is organized by the Dallas Museum of Art.
Supporter Acknowledgment
Supported in part by the Sandra Schatten Foundation
The Frist Art Museum is supported in part by The Frist Foundation, Metro Arts, and the Tennessee Arts Commission, which receives funding in part from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Connect with us @FristArtMuseum #TheFrist
About the Frist Art Museum
Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, the Frist Art Museum is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit art exhibition center dedicated to presenting and originating high-quality exhibitions with related educational programs and community outreach activities. Located at 919 Broadway in downtown Nashville, Tenn., the Frist Art Museum offers the finest visual art from local, regional, national, and international sources in exhibitions that inspire people through art to look at their world in new ways. Information on accessibility can be found at FristArtMuseum.org/accessibility. Gallery admission is free for guests ages 18 and younger and for members, and $20 for adults. For current hours and additional information, visit FristArtMuseum.org or call 615.244.3340.
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#GothamGadgets AXPONA Brings Together Global Audio Brands, Artists, and Audiophiles for an Unmatched Listening Experience April 10-12, 2026
NEW ALTI PAVILLION and Trade Seminar Track, 220+ Listening Rooms, Top Hi-Fi Audio Brands, Car Audio Showcase, Thousands of Products and Gear, Educational Seminars and Live Musical Performances
Now in its 17th year, AXPONA (Audio Expo North America) will return April 10-12 to the Schaumburg Convention Center offering three jam-packed days of incredible sounds, technology, seminars, networking and the newest products in the industry including a NEW Pavilion and enhanced features for trade attendees. AXPONA is the largest high-end audio show in North America, which caters to dealers, distributors, and manufacturers, as well as music-loving consumers that can test, touch and experience all that AXPONA has to offer: NEW ALTI Pavillion, Hi-Fi Car Audio Showcase, 220+ Listening Rooms, an Expo Hall featuring the ever-popular Record Fair and Master Class Theater, a dedicated Ear Gear Experience featuring personal audio gear, a robust Seminar schedule, and Live Music nightly.
“After a hugely successful 2025 event, we are excited to once again converge in Chicago to bring together our exhibitors, partners, and attendees coming from over 48 US states and 45 countries,” said Liz Smith, AXPONA’s Show Director. “AXPONA is the place to experience the most cutting-edge HiFi products from the most innovative and celebrated companies in the world, and we are always looking for ways to elevate the experience for our attendees. We’re thrilled to launch some new features in 2026 including the New ALTI Pavilion to grow our offering for the trade community.”
SHOW FEATURES:
NEW for 2026, the ALTI Association (Audio & Loudspeaker Technologies International) will unveil a groundbreaking hybrid industry event — the ALTI Pavilion at AXPONA 2026. The dedicated B2B environment within the Expo Hall will give the audio and loudspeaker technologies industry and HiFi manufacturers, innovators and consultants a space to connect, collaborate, and explore new business opportunities.
In addition, there will be several additional features to enhance the experience for trade attendees including a NEW trade seminar track, Industry mixer, lounges to connect with fellow professionals and take a break from the show and a special messaging feature in the mobile app.
Fan favorite, Hi-Fi Car Audio Showcase returns to AXPONA 2026. Passionate music lovers can experience the best sounds in car audio. Manufacturers and dealers of high-performance car audio will offer demonstrations from leading brands to discover new audio products for purchase and upgrades. Experience the Sound Quality (SQ) competition—where experts compete to achieve the pinnacle of clarity and precision inside the car environment.
The Expo Hall, home to the Record Fair, will showcase a vast array of turntables, cables, accessories, racks and stands, tonearms, cartridges and new and vintage vinyl. Top manufacturers exhibiting this year will include Acoustic Sounds, Butcher Block Acoustics, Fern & Roby, SOTA Turntables and more.
The Ear Gear Experience, the largest one to date, will feature everything from open-back, closed-back, in-ear headphones and accessories, cables and players that go into a personal audio rig will be on display at the Ear Gear Experience. Leading global brands and manufacturers such as 64 Audio, Beyerdynamic, Dan Clark Audio, Noble Audio, Sennheiser, ZMF Headphones and more will debut new products and have dedicated booths.
Indulge in the best in high-end audio equipment and gear by visiting AXPONA’s 220+ Listening Rooms. Attendees are encouraged to experience listening rooms by listening and comparing the expertly engineered, high performance systems and components from the world’s most prestigious manufacturers. In all, more than 750 global manufacturers, retailers and brands will gather at AXPONA, including ATC Loudspeakers, Bel Canto, Cambridge Audio, Devialet, Focal Naim America, Gestalt Audio Design, Kanto Audio, Magico, Nordost, Pass Labs, Totem Acoustic, Vandersteen Audio, and YG Acoustics, all of whom will showcase the newest high-end products and services to attendees.
Open to the public, AXPONA offers a variety of ticket options for attendees.
TICKETS:
1 Day - $32 online, $40 onsite
Multi-Day - $60 online, $75 onsite
Gen Z Pass - $15 online, $20 onsite
All general admission tickets grant access to the exhibits including Listening Rooms and Exhibit Hall, as well as educational seminars, live music, and special events.
AXPONA opens Friday, April 10 10am-6pm; Saturday, April 11 10am-6pm; and Sunday, April 12 10am-4pm.
For more information on ticketing and ticketing options, please visit www.axpona.com/register.asp
ABOUT
AXPONA (Audio Expo North America) is North America’s largest event for audiophiles, manufacturers of high-end audio equipment, musicians and music lovers. The three-day experience features 220+ high fidelity listening rooms, providing guests the enviable opportunity to experience the newest technology in high-end consumer audio products. Attendees are encouraged to go from room to room and sit, listen and compare the various systems. The Expo Hall and Ear Gear Experience play host to thousands of products and accessories from cables to headphones to LPs and SACDs. The Hi-Fi Car Audio Showcase brings together the best in high-fidelity car audio systems, featuring a thrilling Sound Quality (SQ) competition. Beyond the exhibits, AXPONA includes live musical performances and educational seminars with industry experts and demonstrations.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Celebrate Valentine's Day With the One You Love and With Exactly What Your Little Heart Desires A La Carte Exclusively at @AmmosNewYork by #DimitrisNakos 52 Vanderbilt Avenue Directly West of Grand Central Terminal!
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Nothing says love like a gorgeous dinner, and Ammos Estiatorio knows that love should not be pre-set: it's going to be A LA CARTE all night at 52 Vanderbilt Avenue, just steps west of Grand Central Terminal in Midtown Manhattan! This mecca of seafood excellence awaits you with the most romantic culinary pursuits imagined by founder and owner and authentic Greek native, Dimitris Nakos.
The a la carte philosophy is designed so you can personalize your dinner as you see fit: just as your little heart desires!
Here are a few items available to consider:
Intoxicatingly delicious, this aphrodisiac is crafted with tender steamed lobster pieces as the star of the show with fresh Florida orange segments luxuriating with the lobster in playful premium Greek yogurt and vividly vibrant cilantro. This creation is finished with a citrus honey ginger emulsion and just the right drizzle touch of basil mint oil. The lobster itself is sourced from the Great State of Maine.
Note that pictures are never edited. Your dinner will also look this spectacular!
Found under Main Courses, Tonos, the Greek word for tuna, steps out in its supreme elegance to capture not only your heart but also your appetite! Crusted in fine herbs, this sensational Yellowfin Tuna will regale your tastebuds as it teams up with Saffron Carrot Puree, Sauteed Spinach, Mushrooms and Red Bell Pepper. A lovely ginger soy cider vinaigrette gorgeously highlights this bounty of the sea and the garden, additionally surrounded by a halo of basil mint oil.
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On Valentine's Day, why have one dessert when you can have two?
The traditional winning Baklava honors the holiday with its mixed nuts layered in phylo dough dipped in cinnamon honey syrup, and on the day we visited, Strawberry Ice Cream! And if you are a proud never-recovering chocoholic like Peachy, you will always be happy with the ultimate in delectable: Chocolate Lava Cake, also with the premium Strawberry Ice Cream.
Raspberry Coulis seals the deal on both desserts, garnished with berries.
We'd say that Cupid has his arrow pointed to Ammos Estiatorio!
Ammos continues to earn our Highest Recommendation.
52 Vanderbilt Avenue
New York, NY 10017
Tel: 212.922.9999
email: info@ammosny.com
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#NHLPeachy #NewYorkNotes @TheTimMcGraw Grammy Award-Winning Country Music Superstar Tim McGraw to Headline 2026 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series Outdoor Game in Tampa Our Coverage Sponsored by Cosmopolitan Dental, Official Dentist of Whom You Know @GaroNazarianDDS #cosmopolitandental #loveyoursmile
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Dr. Nazarian, a graduate of Boston College and Columbia Dental School, opened Cosmopolitan Dental in 2006 and has grown in practice into one of the top cosmetic and dental implant practices in New York City. Cosmopolitan Dental strives to surpass all patients' expectations by catering to your dental needs while providing the utmost professional results. Cosmopolitan Dental has been recognized by America's Top Dentists and has earned both the Patients' choice award and the Doctors' choice award. Dr. Garo Nazarian is a proud member of the New York State Dental Association, New York County Dental Society and the American Dental Association. Cosmopolitan Dental loves to make you smile!
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McGraw To Perform During First Intermission of Feb. 1 Tampa Bay Lightning-Boston Bruins Game at Raymond James Stadium; Live Coverage Begins at 6:30 p.m. ET on ESPN, Sportsnet and TVA Sports
GRAMMY® Award-winning musician, author, and actor Tim McGraw will headline the entertainment for the highly-anticipated 2026 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series™ outdoor game between the Tampa Bay Lightning® and the Boston Bruins®. The marquee event will be played at Raymond James Stadium, home of the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers, on February 1, 2026, marking the first time in League history that an outdoor game will be played in a football stadium in the state of Florida. Live coverage begins at 6:30 p.m. ET on ESPN in the U.S., and on Sportsnet and TVA Sports in Canada as well as via NHL in ASL (ESPN+ in the U.S. and Sportsnet+ in Canada).
McGraw will lead the first intermission presented by Ticketmaster performance. McGraw has sold more than 106 million records worldwide and dominated the charts with 49 number one singles. He has four New York Times bestselling books to his credit and has acted in such movies as Friday Night Lights and The Blind Side. McGraw also starred beside his wife Faith Hill and actor Sam Elliott in the Yellowstone prequel and three-time Emmy nominated 1883. He is considered one of the most successful touring acts in the history of country music.
A limited number of tickets to the game are still available via Ticketmaster, the official ticketing partner of the NHL®. Visit NHL.com/events for more information.
This year’s NHL Stadium Series will conclude a monthlong outdoor hockey celebration in the Sunshine State, which began with the 2026 Discover NHL Winter Classic game between the Florida Panthers™ and New York Rangers® in front of a sold-out crowd of 36,153 at loanDepot park in Miami. That historic game – the first-ever outdoor hockey game in Florida - brought the total attendance at NHL outdoor games to 2,276,221 and marked the 17th sellout in as many NHL Winter Classic® contests.
For the NHL Stadium Series, the NHL will build the regulation-size rink inside a steel-framed, air-conditioned structure to protect it from the elements. Spanning 34 feet high, 125 feet wide and 240 feet long, the state-of-the-art tent will be dismantled before the teams face off outdoors in primetime in Florida. McGraw will perform on a stage alongside the rink.
Additional details on the game presentation and entertainment plans for the event will be announced in the coming weeks. All in-game entertainment will be produced by NHL Entertainment, with NHL President, Events & Content Steve Mayer serving as executive producer.
NHL, the NHL Shield and the word mark NHL Winter Classic are registered trademarks and the NHL Winter Classic logo and NHL Stadium Series name and logo are trademarks of the National Hockey League. NHL and NHL team marks are the property of the NHL and its teams. © 2026 NHL. All Rights Reserved.
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Saks Global Announces CEO Transition Our Coverage Sponsored by Hallak Cleaners the Couture Cleaner @hallakcleaners @hallakcouturecleaner
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Saks Global, the largest multi-brand luxury retailer in the world, announces that Richard Baker, Executive Chairman of Saks Global, has assumed the role of CEO of Saks Global, overseeing the company's luxury retail operations. In addition to the CEO role, Baker will continue to serve as Executive Chairman. Saks Global and Marc Metrick have agreed that Mr. Metrick will step down from his role as Chief Executive Officer. This transition reflects Mr. Metrick's desire to pursue new opportunities.
Baker will work closely with the company's management team to advance Saks Global's transformation while delivering exceptional products, elevated experiences and highly personalized service to meet consumer demand for luxury retail.
Baker noted, "I look forward to continuing to work with our highly experienced management team, valued partners, and other stakeholders to secure a strong and stable future for our company. Across Saks Global, with our deep industry expertise, well-established relationships within the luxury sector, and talented employees, we will strengthen our position so that we can capitalize on the many opportunities we see for our company in the luxury market."
"After nearly three decades with Saks, I will be stepping down as Chief Executive Officer," said Marc Metrick. "I began my career at Saks in 1995 and have had the privilege of serving in many roles across merchandising, marketing, and strategy. In 2015, I took over leadership of Saks Fifth Avenue, helping to drive innovation and growth during one of the most dynamic periods in retail history. From building a world-class team to establishing Saks.com as a leading luxury ecommerce platform, I am proud of what we accomplished together. I am deeply grateful to my colleagues, partners, and the entire Saks community for their support and collaboration over the years."
Baker added, "Marc has been a valued leader at Saks for many years, helping to drive significant transformation and growth while solidifying the company's enduring position in luxury. We thank Marc for his leadership and dedication and wish him continued success in his next chapter."
ABOUT SAKS GLOBAL
Saks Global is the largest multi-brand luxury retailer in the world, comprising Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Saks OFF 5TH, Last Call, and Horchow. Its retail portfolio includes 70 full-line luxury locations, additional off-price locations, and five distinct e-commerce experiences. With talented colleagues focused on delivering on our strategic vision, The Art of You, Saks Global is redefining luxury shopping by offering each customer a personalized experience that is unmistakably their own. By leveraging the most comprehensive luxury customer data platform in North America, cutting-edge technology, and strong partnerships with the world's most esteemed brands, Saks Global is shaping the future of luxury retail.
Saks Global Properties & Investments includes Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus flagship properties and represents nearly 13 million square feet of prime U.S. real estate holdings and investments in luxury markets.
For more information, visit SaksGlobal.com and follow Saks Global on LinkedIn.
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On Levels of Vulgar, by Tom Wolfe
“Vulgar, but not as vulgar as Louis Vuitton, thought Sherman.”
― Tom Wolfe, The Bonfire of the Vanities
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