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Coke 400 at Daytona

Saturday, August 28 to Saturday, August 28
Daytona International Speedway

Get outside this summer and spend time with the whole family while experiencing the thrill of NASCAR racing in person at the Coke Zero Sugar 400 Saturday August 28.
From exploring the Midway to the spectacle of pre-race festivities to the excitement of drivers going all-out in this final chance to make the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs, you’re bound to create memories that your family will cherish for a lifetime.

Find your tickets now while the best seats are available!

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Rolex 24 – 2022 at Daytona

Thursday, January 27 to Sunday, January 30
Daytona International Speedway

The historic 60th Anniversary of the Rolex 24 At DAYTONA, North America’s most prestigious sports car race that is the ultimate test of endurance, speed and skill for world-class competition, will be held on Jan. 29-30, 2022 at Daytona International Speedway to open the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season.

“We are excited to celebrate 60 years of memorable, iconic moments, and the continuation of a rich legacy with the 2022 Rolex 24 At DAYTONA,” said Daytona International Speedway President Frank Kelleher. “We are looking forward to hosting fans from across the globe at the World Center of Racing for 24 hours of the most incredible sports car racing, along with an unforgettable experience at this diamond event in sports.”

The inaugural Rolex 24 was a three-hour event in 1962, initially known as the Daytona Continental, with Hall of Famer Dan Gurney taking the checkered flag. Held on Daytona’s world-famous 3.56-mile road course, the event has become renowned for annually attracting many of the world’s finest race car drivers – from various racing disciplines – to make history against the world’s best sports car racers. Historically, drivers from NASCAR, IndyCar, Formula 1 and the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) have joined forces for the chance to win the coveted Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona.

Daytona International Speedway will pay tribute to noted Rolex 24 Champions with names like Andretti, Haywood, Pruett, Gordon, Foyt, to name a few – as well as the magnificent machines that carried them to victory (Porsche is the all-time overall wins leader with 18 triumphs). Wayne Taylor Racing’s No. 10 Acura quartet of Filipe Albuquerque, Helio Castroneves, Alexander Rossi and Ricky Taylor are the reigning Rolex 24 At DAYTONA Champions.

The 2022 Rolex 24 At DAYTONA will again open the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season, which currently features competition in five classes: the headlining Daytona Prototype International (DPi), Le Mans Prototype 2 (LMP2), Le Mans Prototype 3 (LMP2), the new GTD PRO class making its world debut with factory teams and divers, and GT Daytona (GTD) for customer racing programs.

The Rolex 24 weekend kicks off on Thursday, Jan. 27 with practice sessions in all classes. On Friday, Jan. 28 – prior to the Saturday-Sunday, twice-around-the-clock Rolex 24 – the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge season will begin with the four-hour BMW Endurance Challenge.

Like 2021, the track actually will host back-to-back racing weekends with the annual Roar Before the Rolex 24 preseason test sessions on Jan. 21-23 (Friday-Sunday). Qualifying to determine the starting lineup for the Rolex 24 At DAYTONA will take place on Sunday, Jan. 23. Scout Days, a longtime tradition during the Roar Before the Rolex 24 that didn’t occur earlier this year because of the pandemic, are set to return in January.

Select tickets are currently available for the Rolex 24 At DAYTONA and can be purchased online at www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com or by calling 1-800-PITSHOP. They include both 2- and 4-day infield admission packages: 2-day pass – $60 (includes free admission to the Roar); and 4-day pass – $110 (includes garage access and free admission to the Roar). Kids 12 and under are free. Returning guests from 2021 may also log into their account to view their renewal and take advantage of special pricing and no-interest payment plan options.

The Taste of the 24, held annually on the Saturday evening after the drop of the green flag to the Rolex 24, will once again be held with the proceeds benefitting the NASCAR Foundation. It features unrivalled dining experience featuring local restaurant fare in the Midway Suites as part of the frontstetch seating.

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THE BREAK-UP BOOK CLUB

On paper, Jazmine, Judith, Erin and Sara have little in common – they’re very different people leading very different lives. And yet at book club meetings in an historic carriage house turned bookstore, they bond over a shared love of reading (and more than a little wine) as well as the growing realization that their lives are not turning out like they expected.

Former tennis star Jazmine is a top sports agent balancing a career and single motherhood. Judith is an empty nester questioning her marriage and the supporting role she chose. Erin’s high school sweetheart and fiancé develops a bad case of cold feet, and Sara’s husband takes a job out of town saddling Sara with a difficult mother-in-law who believes her son could have done better – not exactly the roommate most women dream of.

With the help of books, laughter, and the joy of ever evolving friendships, Jazmine, Judith, Erin and Sara find the courage to navigate new and surprising chapters of their lives as they seek their own versions of happily-ever-after.

Wendy Wax, a former broadcaster, is the author of sixteen novels and two novellas, including My Ex-Best Friend’s Wedding, Best Beach Ever, One Good Thing, Sunshine Beach, A Week at the Lake, While We Were Watching Downton Abbey, The House on Mermaid Point, Ocean Beach, and Ten Beach Road. The mother of two grown sons, she has left the suburbs of Atlanta for an in-town high-rise, that is eerily similar to the fictional high-rise she created in her 2013 release, While We Were Watching Downton Abbey.

MONSTERS OF ROCK CRUISE 2022

Wednesday, February 9 to Monday, February 14
sailing from Miami

The annual Monsters of Rock Cruise, the world’s premier hard rock/heavy metal experience at sea, is returning in 2022 to celebrate its 10th anniversary. Departing out of Miami, Florida, promoter On The Blue announced the five-day/five-night full ship charter cruise will set sail February 9-14 aboard Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas, visit two ports in CocoCay, Bahamas and Labadee, Haiti, and features performances from rock icon Alice Cooper, along with performances from over 35 artists.

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Forces of Fashion – Vogue

Wednesday, July 7 to Thursday, July 8

As the world starts to reemerge, Vogue’s Forces of Fashion returns as a fully virtual event for its fifth year on July 7 and 8—again with scores of entertaining and thought-provoking conversations and experiences with designers, industry insiders, and cultural figures, and more opportunities than ever before to connect with your fellow attendees. And there’s a new aspect to this year’s installment: For the first time, you’ll hear from Vogue editors from around the world, who will bring a distinctly global outlook to Forces of Fashion. As we slowly reemerge from the last year or so, it will be the place to celebrate fashion’s welcome return—and to understand more clearly how fashion is transforming to reflect our new and very different world.

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Karma: A Yogi’s Guide to Crafting Your Destiny, by Sadhguru

For the first time, New York Times bestselling author and world-renowned yogi, mystic and visionary, Sadhguru, unravels the existential mechanism of karma. The popular misinterpretation of karma as a reward and punishment system leaves most people in despair as if nothing is truly in their control. Karma is a profound tell-all book on the word for the modern era and the most empowering tool for human wellbeing.

“People in civilized society carry a great deal of unexpressed emotion within. Now, if emotions never find full expression, the energy can turn around and become deeply damaging to one’s health and well-being. This accounts for the upswing of depression and mental illness across the world.” – Excerpt from Page – 84

“After years of polluting our planet and refusing to change lifestyles, is it any wonder that so many other diseases are rampant in our world today? Are we not collectively responsible for these?” – Excerpt from Page – 47

“Education, parentage, and pedigree were socially significant, but never existentially significant. What was valued was this profound innate intelligence – a capacity to perceive existence as is, rather than as we think it is or should be.” – Excerpt Pg 95

Reviews for the Karma book:

“Karma brings me to a place of peace within myself.”- Rosanna Arquette

“Karma is a thoughtful and life-affirming reminder of our vast capacity to effect positive change in our own life and in the life of others. A must-read for anyone feeling stuck and hopeless.”- Tony Robbins

“Full of valuable insights to guide you to live a life of fulfillment.”-Will Smith

“The key to unlocking your truth… to connect with your inner wisdom.” -HRH Princess Noor Bint Asem of Jordan

“At last a book about karma that can be trusted. I never found a book that explains and solves the mystery of karma with clarity and hopefulness of this book.” -Deepak Chopra

“This book will put you back in charge of your own life.”- Tom Brady

Online 200H Sri Sri Yoga Teacher Training

Mother’s Day is fast approaching! However you move through this day, let it be a reminder to nurture and nourish. Share a yoga class with your loved ones, your mom, offspring, or yoga family via our online yoga studio—be anywhere in the world and come together in yoga!

Today, we delve into another nourishing practice, meditation, and how our first meditation was in our mother’s womb. Curious? Read on!

200H RYS 2021 training
May 23-July 18 (100% online)
*Live sessions scheduled for EDT & PDT
Application deadline May 9!

Plus, applications are now open for the NEW
Hybrid Sri Sri Yoga Teacher Training!

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Summer Al Fresco Family Memories with Angie’s Tables

Angie’s Tables is the first-ever in the U.S., tablescapes delivered in a Keepsake Box. This Cheerful Daffodil tablescape is the perfect way to bring summer sunshine into your lifestyle after the long, dreary winter. Perfect for hosting al fresco parties or entertaining graduation celebrations. Delivered with four place settings including a tablecloth, table runner, charger plates, napkins and ring holders, votive candles and holders. Pictured: Cheerful Daffodil $119

https://www.angiestables.com/collections/products/products/cheerful-daffodil

Founder and creator Angie Kantor is a former Broadway director, choreographer and dancer who lives in New York and Florida. She also creates custom tablescapes for weddings, events and charity fundraisers. For more, please contact Sharyl Sutton sharyl.sutton@orcapr.com

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Pizza for Mom – Tastes of Chicago

In honor of Mother’s Day, we wanted to reach out and celebrate the holiday with some delicious Lou Malnati’s deep dish and Chicago-style food gifts! We know Mother’s Day may look different this year, but you can still show loved ones that you care. Treat yourself or someone you love to a sweet box of treats shipped nationwide from Tastes of Chicago. Whether you want to indulge yourself, share great Chicago foods with your friends and family, or if you miss the flavors of home – we have everything you crave!

Tastes of Chicago offers hometown favorites from iconic Chicago brands including: Carol’s Gourmet Cookies, Eli’s Cheesecake, Garrett Popcorn Shops, Long Grove Confectionery, Manny’s Deli, Portillo’s, Vienna Beef, Wildfire, and many more! We offer gift packages perfect for any occasion, gift cards, apparel and other merchandise from Lou Malnati’s.

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iLive Wireless Tailgate Speaker

Sports are back, which means tailgate parties are starting up again and this year, they’ll be more exciting than ever. After a year of being deprived of tournaments, games and the thrill of scoring at the last second, fans are itching to get back to sporting events. Hanging out with friends, grilling food and seeing who can drink the most beers before the doors open up are staples of any good tailgate party. But not having a speaker to blast your tunes and keep up with the crowd’s hype is a major buzzkill.

The iLive Wireless Tailgate Speaker is a must-have for any sports fanatic. The Bluetooth capable device can jam out tunes hours before and after the game without needing to be charged, has a carrying handle to bring the party with you wherever you go, provides easy volume control to drown out your competitor’s party and the wireless range can reach up to 60 feet to keep your music blasting even when your phone isn’t near it. And with the ability to change the LED light colors, even your speaker can rep your favorite team’s colors.

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Eschaton – Grand Opening

Saturday, May 15

Check out the grand opening of Eschaton’s new nightlife venue on 5/15.

You may be familiar with Eschaton, which first emerged in 2020 as the totally unique, interactive nightlife and theater experience enjoyed completely via Zoom. They are launching a brand new digital venue and we wanted to invite you to be one of the first to enter.

Eschaton will officially reopen its “doors” on May 15th with an entirely new venu with custom broadcast technology and new, surreal performances behind many doors. You will have one hour only to explore before the world of Eschaton vanishes again for another week.

Performances have ranged from drag shows by “RuPaul’s Drag Race” alum, to a strip tease from the Subway’s infamous Buddy the Rat; guests never know what’s behind each door in Eschaton.

Who: Eschaton (think Studio 54 meets The Box)

What: The exclusive grand opening of Eschaton’s new venue where guests will choose their own adventure, with each new door leading to unexpected performances ranging from drag queens, to DJs to burlesque and more.

When: Saturday, May 15th from 10pm E.T. – 11pm E.T.

Where: Down the rabbit hole (on Zoom)

RSVP: Please RSVP by May 7th to receive your ticket to join

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