"Pinocchio" from Roadside Attractions in Theaters on December 25th! #PinocchioMovie

​This Christmas, the beloved fairy tale comes to life. The Hollywood Reporter calls Pinocchio "a landmark adaptation."  Starring Academy Award® Winner Roberto Benigni see it only in theaters this Christmas. 

Starring Oscar®-winner Roberto Benigni and newcomer Federico Ielapi

Roadside Attractions will release PINOCCHIO only in theaters 

on December 25th, 2020

Directed by: Matteo Garrone

Written by: Matteo Garrone & Massimo Ceccherini

Starring: Federico Ielapi, Roberto Benigni, Gigi Proietti, Rocco Papaleo, Massimo Ceccherini, Marine Vacth, Alida Baldari Calabria, Maria Pia Timo, Massimiliano Gallo, Gianfranco Gallo, Davide Marotta, Teco Celio, Enzo Vetrano

Shot in stunning Italian locations, Matteo Garrone’s rich world of mystery and wonder stars Academy Award® winning actor Roberto Benigni as Geppetto, the old woodcarver whose puppet creation, Pinocchio, magically comes to life with dreams of becoming a real boy.  Easily led astray, Pinocchio (nine-year-old Federico Ielapi) tumbles from one misadventure to another as he is tricked, kidnapped and chased by bandits through a wonderful world full of imaginative creatures – from the belly of a giant fish, to the Land Of Toys and the Field Of Miracles.

125 Minutes | Rated PG-13

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Pennington Distilling Company is Reopening Their Gift Shop and Tasting Bar in Nashville, TN!

PENNINGTON DISTILLING COMPANY ANNOUNCES REOPENING OF THE GIFT SHOP AND TASTING BAR

Shop, Sip and Savor the Spirits of Pennington Distilling Co.

Health and Safety Procedures Put in Place to Create a COVID-Safe Experience

Pennington Distilling Company, a local award-winning spirits company, announces the re-opening of the gift shop and tasting bar. The gift shop and tasting bar will be open on Thursday, December 3, and will be open every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The distillery will be closed for the Christmas and New Year holiday weekends and reopen on Thursday, January 7.

The gift & bottle shop is fully stocked with t-shirts, hats, gifts, and all spirits for purchase. In addition, the tasting bar will offer a three (3) product sampling for $5.00 per person (Must be 21 + to purchase and sample alcoholic spirits.)

The distillery gift shop and tasting bar are located at 900 44th Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37209.

Most importantly, the health and safety of our guests is a top priority and we have put additional measures in place to ensure a relaxing and enjoyable experience. Like our staff, we will require guests to wear masks to protect everyone in the building. We will provide masks if a guest arrives without one. Guests may remove their masks while enjoying their tasting.

In addition, we will limit the number of guests in the gift shop and tasting bar area. The distillery offers ample space for social distancing for up to 20 guests at any given time.

Cleaning protocols and precautions have been significantly elevated and FRESH sanitizing stations have been placed throughout the building. All high touch areas are cleaned before and after guest use.

For information on the gift shop and tasting bar, please contact Shannon Miller at shannon@penningtondistillingco.com.

Tours of the distillery will be offered on Saturdays only at this time. Tours will need to be booked online and in advance at www.penningtondistillingco.com/tours.

About Pennington Distilling Company

Pennington Distilling Company was founded in 2011 in Nashville, TN by husband and wife team, Jeff and Jenny Pennington. Located in the heart of their hometown, the Pennington’s have personally crafted the finest in Tennessee Whiskey, vodka, and sipping cream.

From hand-selecting local farmers, gathering the best non-GMO grain, and remaining committed to “grain to glass,“ to aging whiskey in oak barrels, combined with their unique and flavorful spirit recipes, the Pennington brands are not only fan loved but also award-winning. The brands have garnered over 40 awards to date in competitions such as the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, the International Wine and Spirits Competition, SIP Awards, Beverage Tasting Institute/Tastings.com, American Distilling Institute.

For almost ten years, Pennington Distilling Company has worked diligently to bring the finest alcoholic beverages to the ever-changing and highly competitive spirits industry. The Pennington Distilling Company family of brands includes: three proprietary mash bills Davidson Reserve Tennessee Straight Sour Mash Whiskey®, Davidson Reserve Straight Rye Whiskey®, and Davidson Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey®. Davidson Reserve Four Grain® and Davidson Reserve Genesis® are both Tennessee Straight Bourbon whiskeys created by blending small batches of these mash bills together.

Pickers Original Vodka® with additional fruit-infused flavors which include Blueberry, Blood Orange, and Pineapple; Pickers Unplugged Vodka Soda in assorted low calorie, zero carbohydrate, and gluten-free flavors; Pickers Crafted Cocktails in assorted flavors; Whisper Creek Tennessee Sipping Cream, (Cream Liqueur made with Tennessee Whiskey) available in Whisper Creek Original® Tennessee Sipping Cream®, Mocha, Peanut Butter Chocolate and Pumpkin Spice Flavors; and Walton’s Finest Vodka® which is named after Jenny’s father and made with 100% Tennessee red winter wheat.

For more information about the company, please visit www.penningtondistillingco.com.

Whisper Creek Tennessee Sipping Cream, Pickers Vodka, Davidson Reserve Whiskey and Walton’s Finest Vodka are registered trademarks. ©2020 Pennington Distilling Company. Pennington Distilling Co., Nashville, Tennessee. PenningtonDistillingCo.com. October 2020. Please Enjoy & Drink Responsibly * 21 + ONLY.

2020 Airplanes and Dragonflies - Christmas Gift Guide! - Novica Product Review and Giveaway! (Worldwide) Ends 12/10 #HolidayGiftGuide #GiftGuide

Novica helps artists from outside of the USA to sell their beautiful, well made, goods. They feature over $105.5 million sent to artisans so far! From jewelry to scarves, clothing to home decor and more, Novica is a great website to purchase unique gifts for your friends and family. I'd rather receive something from Novica for Christmas this year, then another gift card to some where that I never purchase things from.

Navy Blue Rainbow Stripe Cambaya Cloth Lined Face Masks, "Night Sky Rainbow"

Printed Face Mask and Headband Set from India, "Mesmerize"

With Covid going on, Novica also has has some beautiful face coverings for sale! I know, we all hate them! I know, that we'd all rather not wear them, believe me. But, we need to make sure that we have them on hand at all times.

There was a GREAT series on Netflix this fall about a fantastic female Chess player! Something tells me that your friends and family wouldn't mind receiving a beautiful Chess, Chinese Checkers, Dominoes, Mancala, or another wood (or other material) board game for the holidays!

 

I ordered and reviewed a beautiful Agate and lava stone beaded stretch bracelet, 'Quiet Volcano' and some fingerless mitts, 'Andean Sunrise' made of 100% alpaca. The bracelet isn't too big or too small, it fits perfectly and comfortably, not rough or too smooth. I love the colors! When I put it on, I instantly felt this energy from it. I have been feeling angry about losing my father in law and my father having stage four brain cancer. Chances are, my father will pass away sometime in December or January. He decided to forgo any life saving measures, chemo, etc. This bracelet has helped me feel more grounded and in control.

Details about the Agate and Lava Stone Beaded Stretch Bracelet: Inspired by the remnants of a sleeping volcano, Sang Ayu Sardiwati of Bhakti Senang Hati association crafts this striking bracelet. Lava stone and brown agate beads are skillfully strung to create a stretch bracelet. Lava stone is known in Indonesian culture to dissipate anger and to strengthen one's connection to Mother Earth.

Sang Ayu Sardiwati joined the foundation after obtaining a prosthetic leg as a result of a working accident when she was an adolescent. She uses her handcrafting skills as a therapeutic means of providing for her family.

The Fingerless Mitts are made of 100% alpaca! They are super soft, warm and comfortable. I am on my laptop and cell phone a lot. I also drive my kids to and from school, for now. As traveling back and forth to southern CA has been a must this year, so I'm not currently working, for now. Having warm wrists and fingers is a must. They were made in Peru!

Morning sunrise over Andean fields inspire the fresh new design of these alpaca wool long sleeve fingerless mitts. Fernando Cano creates vibrant patterns as he knits the mittens in shades of blue, orange, green and yellow. Alpaca wool has been prized in the Andean region for centuries thanks to its warm and lightweight fleece.

Check out Novica.com for ALL of your Holiday Gifts this year! Your family will be so happy with their gifts that you purchased for them. You can't buy these in stores either! You can also choose from which Region you want to purchase items from, or from which causes, from someone who has had Cancer, Adversity, and more!

GIVEAWAY!

Enter below using the Giveaway Tools form for a chance to Win a $50 Gift Code to use at Novica.com! Giveaway is open to Everyone Worldwide, 18 years of age or older. Giveaway will end on 12/10/2020.

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WeBop Family Jazz Party Streams on Saturday, Nov. 21st, with Sesame Street featuring the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra!

JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER’S

LATEST FAMILY PROGRAMS and OFFERINGS

Virtual WeBop Family Jazz Party

streams on Saturday, November 21

A Swingin’ Sesame Street Celebration digital album featuring the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra  with Wynton Marsalis available now

Jazz at Lincoln Center continues its mission to introduce new generations to America’s greatest art form with two new programs aimed at family audiences: WeBop Family Jazz Party, a virtual New Orleans Jazz Jam, on Saturday, November 21; and A Swingin’ Sesame Street Celebration digital album featuring the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, available now.

WeBop Family Jazz Party: A Virtual New Orleans Jazz Jam

Saturday, November 21 at 3:00p.m. EST, with re-stream dates and times on various time zones*

Suggested fee: $10.00

Visit jazz.org/webop for tickets and additional information.

Join us this fall for a virtual trip to the birthplace of jazz as the joyful sounds of the Crescent City fill your home. Dance, swing, play, and second line with the whole family to music from the WeBop Family Band. This fun, interactive 45-minute concert is recommended for families with children 8-months to 8-years-old, but all ages are welcome! Grab your homemade instruments and enjoy an afternoon of music, movement, and imagination!

*Re-stream Date & Times

• West Cost: Saturday, November 21 at 3:00p.m. PST / 6:00p.m. EST

• Australia: Sunday, November 22 at 3:00p.m. AEDT / 11:00p.m. EST (November 21)

• Europe: Sunday, November 22 at 3:00pm CET / 9:00a.m. EST (November  22)

A Swingin’ Sesame Street Celebration Digital Album

Featuring the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis

Available now on jazz.org/sesamestreet and all streaming platforms

On this digital album, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra’s fresh arrangements of classic Sesame Street songs reveal the timeless appeal of the program’s repertoire. Recorded in front of a sold-out audience at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Rose Theater, the concert assembles a star-studded lineup of Sesame Street characters —including Elmo, Abby, Big Bird, Bert & Ernie, and many more—to perform beloved tunes like “Rubber Duckie,” “I Don’t Want to Live on the Moon,” and "Elmo's Song."

No one is too young or too old to enjoy this hilarious, soulful, and joyous music—so be a part of our neighborhood and celebrate five decades of Sesame Street in swingin’ style.

About Jazz at Lincoln Center

The mission of Jazz at Lincoln Center is to entertain, enrich, and expand a global community for jazz through performance, education, and advocacy. We believe jazz is a metaphor for Democracy. Because jazz is improvisational, it celebrates personal freedom and encourages individual expression. Because jazz is swinging, it dedicates that freedom to finding and maintaining common ground with others. Because jazz is rooted in the blues, it inspires us to face adversity with persistent optimism.

2020 Airplanes and Dragonflies Christmas Gift Guide! - Monster Truck Championship Video Game Review and #Giveaway! (U.S.) Ends 12/7 #HolidayGiftGuide #GiftGuide

 Choose from 18 different monster trucks!

Personalize your very own truck with over 50 customizable components!

Now available to purchase on PS4 and XBox One!

Available for the Nintendo Switch on November 24th!

Realistic monster truck simulation! From Las Vegas to Orlando, go head-to-head against experienced drivers in drag races and freestyle competitions! But, before you can pull off donuts, wheelies, and bicycles, you must first tune your truck to perfection. These machines are spectacular and impressive, yet highly technical to drive. The game faithfully reproduces all the unique demands of mastering these powerful trucks, including independent front and rear-wheel management, mass transfer anticipation in bends, and predicting bounces after jumps. Pre-order now and receive the Patriot pack, which includes 1 livery named Sergeant Chaos and 1 Monster Truck shape named Patriot.

My Review:

This game wasn't too hard to figure out. There's tutorial mode which explains to you how to do everything. I went into the practice to learn how to drive the truck around after I picked which one I wanted, and it was fun going off of ramps, flipping the truck upside down, ramming into stacks of tires, and more! There's also different driver views which is cool also when you're flipping upside down. I hope to actually progress more, race, and add some really cool stuff to my monster truck! I can't wait! Especially right now with everything going on in this crazy world, it's a nice escape. Even if it's only for a little while.

GIVEAWAY!

Enter below using the Giveaway Tools form for a chance to Win your own Game Code for "Monster Truck Championship" for either the PC, Nintendo Switch, PS4, or XBox One! Open to residents in All 50 U.S. States, 18 years of age or older. Giveaway ends 12/7/2020.

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