Crafts
August 24, 2026

Camp Craftaway 2026: A 3-Day Adult Craft Camp Creates Community Through a Shared Love of Making

Americans are spending more time than ever on their analog hobbies, specifically crafts. Making things with our hands is therapeutic, and who couldn’t use less screen time? And in the right setting, crafts provide a valuable source of community. Knitting, sewing, and weaving in the company of others invites conversation and forges lifelong friendships. But where do you find those opportunities?

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Books
August 22, 2026

Photography Book ‘Birds of Mexico City’ Spotlights a New Generation of Mexican Creatives

In Dutch photographer Pieter Henket’s new book of photographs, Birds of Mexico City, now available from Damiani, portraiture becomes a way to explore the intersections of gender, fashion, and identity. The book brings together photographs of young contemporary artists Henket met over several years in Mexico City, highlighting dancers, designers, mask-makers, performers, and other creatives.

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Entertainment
August 21, 2026

Michael J. Fox To Receive Bob Hope Humanitarian Award for His Contributions to Parkinson’s Research

Throughout his career, actor Michael J. Fox has earned several accolades, including five Emmy Awards that confirm his status as a legendary TV star. Now, he will be getting one of the biggest TV honors for his work off-screen. Fox will receive the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at this year’s Emmy Awards. This prize honors his massive contributions to the fight against Parkinson’s disease.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.