#MovietimeInManhattan @WBD ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER From Academy Award Nominated Filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson and Starring Academy Award Winner Leonardo DiCaprio, the Film Becomes Available Digitally for the First Time at Home

“One Battle After Another” Debuts in the U.S. and Canada on Digital on November 14

4K UHD, Blu-ray™ and DVD arrive on January 20

Collectible Steelbook with Special Features available Spring 2026

 “One Battle After Another”, the latest film from acclaimed filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson, debuts Digitally at home on November 14. From Warner Bros. Pictures comes “One Battle After Another,” written, directed and produced by Paul Thomas Anderson and starring Academy Award and BAFTA winners Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn and Benicio Del Toro, and Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor and Chase Infiniti. Whom You Know always looks forward to the latest and greatest from Warner Brothers, and this new hit showcases an all-star cast and an intriguing tale perfect for a winter day.

Anderson directs from his own screenplay. The producers are Oscar and BAFTA nominees Adam Somner and Sara Murphy and Anderson, with Will Weiske executive producing.

The creative team behind the camera includes several frequent collaborators, among them director of photography Michael Bauman; Oscar-nominated, BAFTA-winning production designer Florencia Martin; BAFTA-nominated editor Andy Jurgensen; Oscar and BAFTA-winning costume designer Colleen Atwood; casting director Cassandra Kulukundis; and Oscar- and BAFTA-nominated composer Jonny Greenwood.

Audiences can also still experience “One Battle After Another” in theaters.

On November 14, “One Battle After Another” will be available Digitally at home on participating digital platforms, including AppleTV, Amazon Prime Video, Fandango at Home, and more.

On January 20, “One Battle After Another” will be available to own on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD from online and physical retailers. “One Battle After Another” will also continue to be available in high definition and standard definition from participating digital retailers.

In Spring 2026, “One Battle After Another” will be available to own on in collectible steelbook packaging in 4K UHD from online and physical retailers. The collectible steelbook will include a bonus disc with special features created by Paul Thomas Anderson.

Synopsis

Washed-up stoner dad, Bob, (DiCaprio) exists in a state of paranoia, surviving off-grid with his spirited, self-reliant daughter, Willa (Infiniti). When his evil nemesis (Penn) resurfaces after 16 years and she goes missing, the former radical scrambles to find her, father and daughter both battling the consequences of his past.

SPECIAL FEATURES

The “One Battle After Another” 4K UHD collectible steelbook (available Spring 2026) will contain a bonus disc with special features created by Anderson. (Note: The 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD contain no special features.)

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BASICS

Premium Digital: November 14

4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD Street Date: January 20

4K UHD collectible steelbook with special features: Spring 2026

4K Languages: English, Canadian French, Latin Spanish, Italian, German

4K Subtitles: English SDH, Parisian French, Latin Spanish, Danish, Finnish, German, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish

BD Languages: English, Canadian French, Latin Spanish

BD Subtitles: English SDH, Parisian French, Latin Spanish

DVD Languages: English, Canadian French, Latin Spanish, Japanese

DVD Subtitles: English SDH, Parisian French, Latin Spanish, Japanese, Complex Chinese

Running Time: 162 minutes

Rating: R for pervasive language, violence, sexual content, and drug use

DVD: DLBY/DGTL

4K UHD and Blu-ray: ATMOS TrueHD, DLBY/DGTL

About the Film

From Warner Bros. Pictures comes “One Battle After Another,” written, directed and produced by Paul Thomas Anderson and starring Academy Award and BAFTA winners Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn and Benicio Del Toro, and Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor and Chase Infiniti.

Washed-up stoner dad, Bob, (DiCaprio) exists in a state of paranoia, surviving off-grid with his spirited, self-reliant daughter, Willa (Infiniti). When his evil nemesis (Penn) resurfaces after 16 years and she goes missing, the former radical scrambles to find her, father and daughter both battling the consequences of his past.

Anderson directs from his own screenplay. The producers are Oscar and BAFTA nominees Adam Somner and Sara Murphy and Anderson, with Will Weiske executive producing.

The creative team behind the camera includes several frequent collaborators, among them director of photography Michael Bauman; Oscar-nominated, BAFTA-winning production designer Florencia Martin; BAFTA-nominated editor Andy Jurgensen; Oscar and BAFTA-winning costume designer Colleen Atwood; casting director Cassandra Kulukundis; and Oscar- and BAFTA-nominated composer Jonny Greenwood.

Warner Bros. Pictures Presents A Ghoulardi Film Company Production, “One Battle After Another.” The film is distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures.

Credits

About Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group

Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group is comprised of Warner Bros. Pictures, New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. Pictures Animation. Warner Bros. partners with the world’s most inspiring storytellers to create extraordinary entertainment on every screen for the global audience. Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group has been at the forefront of the motion picture industry since its inception and continues to be a leading creative force, producing the broadest slate of films for worldwide theatrical release.

About Warner Bros. Home Entertainment

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) distributes the award-winning movies, television, animation, and digital content produced by Warner Bros. Discovery to the homes and screens of millions through digital transactions on major streaming, video-on-demand cable, satellite, digital, and mobile channels, and through physical Blu-ray Disc™ and DVD retail sales. WBHE is part of Warner Bros. Discovery Content Sales, one of the world’s largest distributors of entertainment programming.

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Bond, Peachy Bond: Westside Rifle and Pistol Range Since 1964 at 20 West 20th Street in Manhattan Continues to Be Highly Recommended by Whom You Know!

Darren Leung, Total Star of the Show and Owner of Westside Rifle and Pistol Range

Baby, it is cold outside but that doesn't mean everything is cold here.

In fact, it's just heating up at Bond, Peachy Bond where Peachy Deegan returned to the one and only shooting range in Manhattan, Westside Rifle and Pistol Range owned by our friend, Darren Leung.  He was first featured in 2017, and we were delighted to see him again. 

As Manhattan residents know only too well, it is a jungle out there.  Though it would be terrific if we could just hire James Bond to hang out with us all the time, sadly he's probably not available and knowing how to use a gun is good to know, especially in this crazy world we live in.

You've got to be your own James Bond in life.

Everyone knows James Bond has perfect aim, and it's high time Peachy sharpened her skills and you should learn too because it is good to know how to use a gun. That is why we went.  Knowing how to use a gun is empowering, useful and when you have teachers as brilliant at Darren and John.

This time, we worked with Manager John Aaron as our teacher.  John is pictured below with Peachy.  John began his career at Westside Rifle and Pistol Range in the early 2000s and this trip, he taught Peachy how to use a Ruger 77/357 Bolt Action Rifle with Large Caliber .38 Special Bullets.  It holds five bullets, and it's made in the USA.  You load the magazine that holds up to 5 bullets, and you have to do this exactly right.  If you pay attention and have good hand/eye coordination, we think you will be successful.  Peachy shot the first 15 from 15 feet away, and the next 35 from 25 feet away.  As you can see from the below results, John is a phenomenal teacher because this is only the second time Peachy has ever shot, and obviously Darren taught her the first time equally phenomenally.

If you think you have done everything in Manhattan, you might not have done this yet!

Also we hear it makes a great date activity...

John says Peachy's shot is deadly!

DeNiro in Taxi was here!

 This venue began in 1965 when two business partners started it at this location.  In 1989, Darren Leung began in law enforcement and started as an instructor.  In 1994, Darren became a co-owner which continued until 2004, when he became the sole owner of Westside Rifle and Pistol Range.  Today there are six full-time employees here and as long as you pass the background check, you can learn how to shoot a rifle.  It is the only public shooting range in Manhattan.  It has passed all regulations of ATF (Alcohol Tobacco Firearms), NYPD, New York State and the FBI and we saw every aspect of safety being adhered to carefully.  This venue is popular with law officers, rifle members, now Peachy and possibly you.  Everyone shoots together and it is a friendly, collegial environment.  There are sixteen points to shoot from.    Not only does Darren have this range but he also sells guns and is licensed by the government to do that as well.  

 

This is extremely fun and you will get an adrenaline rush!  Do not go too quickly; try to learn how to line everything up correctly to get the best result.  You move the target further away as you get better.   Here are some other people you know that have been here!

Some fun advertisements from the past:

Probably every cop in New York City has visited.

We hope you're next and we can't wait to go back!

Their facebook page tells us:

Operating since 1964 in the heart of NYC, Westside has been a full service shooting range catering to a variety of shooters both new and old.

Range facilities include:

- FFL Services

- Gunsmithing Services

- Ultrasonic Firearms Cleaning

- NRA Certified Instructors

- Range Membership Programs

- Firearms Cleaning Station

- Firearms Safety/Familiarity/Marksmanship Instruction

- Passport Photos & Notary Services

- NYC Pistol or Rifle/Shotgun License Assistance

- Beginners .22 Rifle Classes

- HR 218 Certification

- NYS Certified Security Training by RSD Inc.

- Pistol Rentals (for qualified NYC permit holders)

- Utah CCW classes

- Systema Russian Martial arts classes

http://westsidepistolrange.com/

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20 W 20th St, Basement!

New York, New York

Having served the New York metropolitan area since 1964, Westside has evolved into a full service shooting range that caters to a variety of shooters. Our members include hobbyists, hunters, and members of the law enforcement community.

In the City of New York one does not need a permit to shoot a .22 Caliber Rifle. At Westiside we offer the opportunity for novices to experience the excitement of firing a .22 caliber rifle.

In NYC and the five boroughs, a civilian cannot shoot/use/rent a HANDGUN or PISTOL without having a NYC Handgun License issued by NYPD License Division.

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#NewYorkNotes MUSICARES® REVEALS PERFORMERS FOR THE 2026 PERSON OF THE YEAR GALA HONORING MARIAH CAREY

ADAM LAMBERT, BILLY PORTER, CHARLIE PUTH, FOO FIGHTERS, JENNIFER HUDSON, JOHN LEGEND, KESHA, LAUFEY, MAGGIE ROGERS, TAYLOR MOMSEN, AND TEDDY SWIMS AMONG ARTISTS SLATED TO PERFORM AT TRIBUTE CONCERT, WITH A SPECIAL DJ SET BY JERMAINE DUPRI

Grammy® Award-winning artists Billy Porter, Foo Fighters, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, and Laufey, along with Grammy-nominated artists Adam Lambert, Charlie Puth, Kesha, Maggie Rogers, and Teddy Swims, as well as record-breaking frontwoman Taylor Momsen of The Pretty Reckless, will perform at the 2026 MusiCares® Person of the Year benefit gala honoring Mariah Carey — music icon, five-time Grammy Award winner and a recipient of the Recording Academy Global Impact Award in 2024. The evening will open with a special curated DJ set by Grammy Award winner Jermaine Dupri. The event will be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, celebrating Carey’s storied career and philanthropic impact. Additional artists will be announced leading up to the event.

“Mariah Carey’s music has touched the hearts of millions and inspired countless artists,” said Theresa Wolters, Executive Director of MusiCares. “It will be thrilling to hear these performers bring their own voices to her landmark songs, offering fresh interpretations that celebrate her artistry in new ways — a reminder of the power of music to connect us all. Person of the Year is more than a tribute: it’s a moment for our community to come together and give back to the humans behind the music. The support raised through this gala allows us to stand with music professionals in ways that truly matter, caring for their mental and physical health, addressing unexpected challenges, and helping them build the foundation for sustainable, fulfilling careers.”

“I’m deeply honored to have these extraordinary artists come together for this evening,” said Carey. “Their generosity, their presence, and their commitment to this moment mean more to me than I can express. Being part of this celebration in benefit of MusiCares and the support they provide to those in the music community makes this night even more special. I’ve always believed that music heals, and it’s meant to be shared!”

The 35th annual MusiCares Person of the Year gala will be held two nights before the 2026 Grammy Awards®. The gala will open with a cocktail reception, followed by a seated dinner and the star-studded tribute concert featuring performances celebrating Carey’s musical achievements and her philanthropic contributions.

The evening will also feature a live auction benefitting MusiCares’ mission, offering a limited number of exclusive experiences, including once-in-a-lifetime opportunities generously donated in collaboration with Carey. Auction items will be available for bidding during the gala and will include a VIP Floor Bistro table at the 2026 Grammy Awards, a rare experience offering unparalleled access to the ceremony. Winners must be present at the event, and certain experiences may also require availability for international travel.

Since 1991, the event has raised millions to fund MusiCares’ life-saving programs, including emergency financial assistance, addiction recovery, mental-health services, preventive clinics, and disaster relief for music professionals and their families. Through this event, MusiCares continues to honor the humans behind the music, ensuring they have the resources to flourish both personally and professionally.

The event will again be produced by live event broadcast outfit Lewis & Clark, made up of Joe Lewis and R.A. Clark. Daniel Moore II will join the special evening as musical director.

The event would not be possible without support from our sponsors AEG, City National Bank, Klipsch Reference Premiere powered by Panasonic Automotive, Meta, PATRÓN tequila, SiriusXM, StageWater, Starbucks, and the Wasserman Foundation.

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.

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#TopTeeth HAPPY TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY TO Cosmopolitan Dental, Official Dentist of Whom You Know @GaroNazarianDDS #cosmopolitandental #loveyoursmile Highly Recommended by #PeachyDeegan @ManhattanPeachy Whom You Know

 

Peachy Deegan's smile is by Cosmopolitan Dental

It's not who you know, it's WHOM YOU KNOW and we know Dr. Garo Nazarian! In fact, we knew him before he was a dentist and were singing his praises from 2006 on the day he opened and have been ever since, including the whole 17 years of our site and counting.  If you have teeth, you ought to make an appointment with them!  They are the best.

The Best Dentist in Manhattan & Official Dentist of Whom You Know:

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30 E. 40th Suite 1001

(212) 683-1960

Dr. Garo Nazarian is a Mover and Shaker, and was the first featured: http://www.whomyouknow.com/2009/01/movers-and-shakers-dr-garo-nazarian-of.html

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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#WhomYouKnowTopTen by @ManhattanPeachy #PeachyDeegan #January2026

-in no certain order-

Ralph Lauren Team USA

Jet Blue to Daytona Beach

Lavraki at Ammos Estiatorio

The Kennedy Center Honors

Stu Smith

Axpona 2026

Farmhouse Avocado by Extravert

NHL Winter Classic

Entertainment Law Initiative

Model Trains at Grand Central Terminal

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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.

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#ChezPeachy Meet 2026 Novelties by Royal Botania

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#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.

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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

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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.

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