Clearwater Festival Harnesses the Power of the River and the Culturally Vibrant Hudson Valley

Summertime and music festivals go together like arroz y frijoles or diri kole ak pwa, a.k.a. rice and beans. The number of festivals out there is hard to keep up with but here is one worth looking into. The Clearwater Festival in Hudson Valley, NY. Clearwater’s Great Hudson River Revival, also simply and affectionately known as the Clearwater Festival (June 15-16, 2013; clearwaterfestival.org), unites major musical figures and green activism, building a creative community in one of the most scenic spots on the Hudson River.

The 35th Annual Museum Mile Festival

New York, NY – Now celebrating its 35th year, the annual Museum Mile Festival (http://www.museummilefestival.org/) takes place rain or shine on Tuesday, June 11, 2013, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Over 1.5 million people have taken part in this annual celebration since its inception. Festival attendees can walk the Mile between 82nd Street and 105th Street while visiting nine of New York City’s finest cultural institutions…

Edmundo Castillo received the award for Best Travel Shoes at the 9th Annual Travel + Leisure Design Awards 2013

The woven calf leather and elastic sneaker is from the Edmundo Castillo Spring/Summer 2013 namesake collection.

Style inspired by Wanderlust

Many people dream of traveling to far away places, visiting exotic cities and partaking of cultural rituals. However, for one Toronto based fashion designer, the next step from wolfing in wanderlust is to create the experience as a fashionable medium.

SAMPOLOGY drops “Water Bombs” remix – offers free download to fans

Look for Sampology to make several appearances this coming March and April when he takes his AV show on the road across the United States and Canada. More info coming soon, stay tuned!

Hail To The Queen of The Brides!

The majesty of African royalty starts with a gown fit for a queen …that sets the stage for a cultural theme.