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Wine and Food Festival in NYC may help struggling South Street Seaport

Wine and Food Festival in NYC may help struggling South Street Seaport

NYC Wine & Food Festival Returns to Manhattan This week, after a year’s stay in Brooklyn, the New York City Wine & Food Festival (NYCWFF) is back in Manhattan, potentially giving the South Street Seaport a much-needed lift. Now in its 18th year, the festival runs from Wednesday to Sunday and features renowned chef Jean-Georges […]

Human Rights Watch rejects donations from comedians who took part in the Riyadh Comedy Festival

Human Rights Watch rejects donations from comedians who took part in the Riyadh Comedy Festival

Human Rights Watch Stops Accepting Donations from Riyadh Comedy Festival Performers Human Rights Watch declared on Thursday that it will no longer accept contributions from comedians who took part in Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Comedy Festival. Human rights advocates expressed to Variety that donations from performers like Aziz Ansari are deemed “unacceptable.” “While we find this […]

Comedians at Saudi Arabia festival criticized by Washington Post

Comedians at Saudi Arabia festival criticized by Washington Post

Criticism of Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Comedy Festival The Washington Post Editorial Board expressed strong disapproval on Tuesday regarding the participation of stand-up comedians at Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Comedy Festival. The board described the performances as “bad jokes” and raised concerns about the financial ties to an oppressive regime. In their editorial, they condemned around 50 […]