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July 5-20, 2025 USA TODAY Reader’s Choice Awards: Festival Napa Valley: No. 5: Best Musical Festival Festival Napa Valley is a celebration of music, art, and culinary excellence in the heart of Northern California’s Wine Country. The festival features world-class performances across genres, from classical to jazz to opera and contemporary music. It is held in stunning venues—vineyards, estates, and outdoor and indoor stages. Attendees can enjoy gourmet food and wine pairings, exclusive tastings, and meeting prominent artists. What’s not to like? Right! BRINGING THE ARTS TO ALL Festival Napa Valley enriches lives through the power of music. With a focus on youth and education, the festival proceeds support inspiring programs for students of all backgrounds, tuition-free academies for young artists, and scholarships that nurture the next generation. Through music…
A RADIANT DEBUT AT NEIMAN MARCUS On Sunday, June 22, San Francisco Pride kicked off the birthday festivities for fashion icon Pat Cleveland in style with an intimate gathering at the Neiman Marcus rotunda. Pat flitted through the crowd, luminous in a Lela Rose floral-print dress, surrounded by cherished friends and her husband, Paul van Ravenstein. The ambiance struck the perfect balance—elegant, festive, and deeply personal. THREADS OF PRIDE: A RUNWAY STATEMENT On Tuesday, June 24, during the Threads of Pride fashion show at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, Pat closed the runway in spectacular fashion. Inclusive models—including CEOs, activists, and nonprofit leaders—walked, each representing a meaningful organization. Choosing solidarity, Pat walked for the San Francisco AIDS Foundation, a cause close to her heart. She reflected on how many…
DANCING THROUGH DARKNESS: MIKI ARTEMIS’S JOURNEY FROM DESPAIR TO JOY Miki Artemis, a passionate dance artist, captivates audiences with her expressive movements, reminiscent of a fully bloomed flower that captures the essence of femininity. Her unique performances, often enhanced by traditional Japanese kimono attire, allow her to cultivate a remarkable presence on stage. With a vision that transcends cultural boundaries, she invites viewers into an enchanting world of dance. In addition to her performances, Miki Artemis runs her own dance school, where she nurtures and inspires her students through regular lessons, encouraging them to discover their own dance journeys. DISCOVERING THE DANCE OF LIFE: MIKI ARTEMIS’S JOURNEY INTO BELLY DANCE Miki Artemis’s love for dance began at an early age, naturally guiding her toward a career as a fitness instructor.…
“My true self is thrilled by things that are gorgeous, dazzling, beautiful, bold, and grand.” FROM SHADOWS TO SHINE: BABUCHAN’S JOURNEY OF SELF-DISCOVERY In March 2022, BABUchan’s life took a pivotal turn at the luxurious Marriott Associa Hotel in Nagoya, Japan. It was here that she first met Lily, the visionary designer behind the Lily Kimono Dress—an encounter that would reshape her destiny. The moment she slipped into the elegant garment, crafted from traditional kimono fabrics, she felt an undeniable spark. This was no ordinary dress; it was a symbol of hope and self-expression. As the fourth-generation leader of her family’s flourishing business in Oita, Japan, BABUchan’s upbringing came with its share of security and expectations. While her father’s legacy offered her material comfort, it also stifled her individuality. The…
Chizuko went on to attend more of Lily’s retreats, both in Japan and abroad. Through these experiences, she met wonderful people and forged moments of deep connection and healing. THE BLOSSOMING OF CHIZUKO: A PATH TO EMBRACING TRUE SELF As she transitioned into adulthood, her struggles with self-esteem remained steadfast, weighing her down like an invisible anchor. Chizuko longed to connect with her colleagues, to forge friendships, and to feel a sense of belonging in settings that often felt foreign to her. Each time she attempted to reach out, her mind would flood with self-doubt. What if I say the wrong thing? What if they think I’m strange? These relentless thoughts formed barriers, making it difficult for her to speak up or truly engage. Even the simplest exchanges felt like…
WINTER ALWAYS TURNS TO SPRING: THE MIRACULOUS JOURNEY OF HANNA Hanna’s life took a dramatic turn in 2003 when, at the age of 36, she received an earth-shattering diagnosis: stage 4 hypopharyngeal cancer. Faced with a mere 32% chance of survival, she was thrust into a whirlwind of despair. “It felt as though the world lost its sound,” she recalls, grappling with the weight of her new reality. A devoted mother to her 11-year-old son and 8-year-old daughter, the urgency of her survival was palpable. “Am I really going to die like this? No! I still want to live!” she exclaimed, driven by a singular wish to watch her children grow. The journey ahead was fraught with unimaginable challenges. For over three months, Hanna could only survive on IV fluids;…
