Think playing an instrument is just a childhood pastime or a talent reserved for the naturally gifted? Think again. Picking up a musical instrument later in life isn’t just a fulfilling creative ...

That level of introspection can, at times, conflict with an industry more concerned with packaging and selling, and that tension has informed the way UMI moved inside and outside of the label system ...

Pasquale Di Fabrizio made shoes for Liza Minnelli, Tom Jones, Robert De Niro, Sarah Jessica Parker and so many more. Years after he died, L.A. shoemaker Chris Francis sorts through the astounding ...

The Durham native’s absurd Instagram videos have garnered praise from the likes of Erykah Badu and Jill Scott. But as he rolls out his first solo album in four years, going viral is one of the last ...

Just because an artist gets labeled a one-hit wonder, that doesn’t mean their impact on music is so easily forgotten. Many timeless and classic songs have been written and recorded by artists who ...

Happiness isn’t something we stumble upon—it’s something we create through small daily habits. From moving your body and practicing gratitude to nurturing relationships and making time for real rest, ...

Following the awards this year, The Beacon interviewed three Emersonian Emmy winners about their journey from college to the award ceremony, and the lessons they learned along the way.

Whether through direct purchase or inheritance, homeownership represents a significant and lengthy financial commitment. Homeowners are responsible for various expenses, including taxes, insurance, ...

While her peers are planning for retirement, the Rev. Jerry Webber is pursuing her mid life calling — the pulpit. Unlike seminarians often in their 20s, Webber has entered the United Church of Christ ...

People often hunt for new, engaging information—we are curious by nature. Our curiosity can guide us in many ways, such as learning new things, starting a hobby, sleuthing for answers (and sometimes ...

When it was '21, it was a very weird year - and it seems the same can be said for '22, maybe more so. Yet here we all are, determined to make the best of it. And, for us here at New Times, the Best of ...

VALLEJO — Maker Faire will be back for its third annual event at the Mare Island Promenade this weekend. The family friendly event celebrates the DIY spirit of innovation with hands-on workshops, ...