Monday Budget - Article 47 of France's Constitution gives MPs a maximum of 40 days to vote on the draft budget law in its first reading. This sets the deadline at midnight on November 23rd. However, the first formal vote on the entire budget is scheduled for Monday, November 24th, at 4pm. Strike - Not in France this time, but a three-day general strike in Belgium that is set to start on Monday could have knock-on effects, particularly in the far north of France, and affecting travel.
Every year, from September 15 to October 15, New York City comes alive with the vibrant sights, sounds, and flavors of Hispanic Heritage Month. In 2025, the theme is "Collective Heritage: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future," a powerful reminder that this month-long observance is not only about celebrating traditions but also about acknowledging the innovations, struggles, and triumphs that have shaped Hispanic and Latino communities in the city.
Aston realized the combination of Gedge’s conversational lyrics and orchestral arrangements felt like musical theatre, leading to the creation of Reception: A New Musical.
"We reduced the exhibition footprint given over to British colonial imagery related to coastal and topographical surveys, which was part of the first iteration of the permanent gallery."
"With this funding, we can ensure that our event is inclusive, accessible, and professionally produced," Annie Le said. "For our communities, it means recognition, representation, and pride."
"We put the entire audience inside of the set with projections," festival director Michael Rossi says. "Last year, we did a 'space symphony,' consisting of Gustav Holst's 'The Planets.' It was basically like a Disney ride where the audience was flying from one planet to the other and the whole room was moving with those projections. And that was so popular that we ran for over seven weeks."
