Articles by Yuz Mitra
World Architecture: Art Nouveau
The central idea of Modernism was that the beauty of designed objects, such as buildings and furniture, depended on the extent to which they functioned as well.
The Strawberry Fields
With an accommodating 6,000 capacity event area, Strawberry Fields operates in that perfect small festival space for a mix of urban weekend warriors, hippie mainstays and techno kids.
Three Dog Night in Saban
Three Dog Night concert, dated November 4, 2016. To be held in the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills, California. Event starts at 9:00 PM.
Qingming Festival
In the year 732, Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty declared that respect could only be paid formally at ancestors' graves on the first day of the Qingming solar term. From then on, sweeping tombs on the first of Qingming gradually became popular with both royal and common families, and has lasted over a millennia.
The Amsterdam Dance Event
Amsterdam Dance Event began in 1996 as a conference attended over three days by 300 delegates and 30 DJs. All of this took place at the famous De Balie, a theatre, center for politics and cultural hub. Now, the event spans across a whopping 115 venues over five days.
Bumbershoot Festival Celebrates It's Fourty Seventh Anniversary
Bumbershoot's three day celebration of all things Pacific Northwest has more than just a great line-up, like winners and fan favorites from the Seattle International Film Festival.
Diwali Festival
This year Diwali falls on Sunday, October 30th, 2016. Each of the four days in the festival of Diwali is separated by a different tradition, but what remains true and constant is the celebration of life, its enjoyment and goodness.
The Texas Renaissance
Over a half-million attendees, all dressed and costumed, set to create an alternate world with theatrics, jousting, archery, juggling, libations, games and sorts of fun.
The Calgary Stampede
The spirit of the Calgary Stampede doesn’t go away after the festival and parade as Calgary owes much of its identity to this famous rodeo, from the food to the dress code.
Calle Ocho Festival
Miami is full of worthwhile things, from beaches to nightclubs to Art Nouveau architecture. See how different Miami beaches’ cultures dial it up more than a few notches.
The Battle Of Oranges: Getting Messy With Food
Although The Battle of Orranges is more than a little messy, the townsfolk of Ivrea consider it a birthright and an important part of their culture. They find the battle liberating and joyous, and consider their aggression a way to reaffirm the vigor with which they once resisted oppression.
AfrikaBurn: A Southern African Escapade
The otherworldly landscape and the ephemeral art make for a soul-searching experience. There’s a belief in the human spirit that’s alive and well at AfrikaBurn.
The Astral Harvest
Well-known DJs spin their magic each evening, from tech house to drum-and-bass, nu-disco, glitch hop and psychedelic swamp hop, with a handful of string strummers mixed into the blend.
The Cannabis Cup
It’s not too often you get to sample real homegrown Jamaican herb! Cup attendees will vote to select the People’s Choice Cannabis Cup winner. It’s a special time.
