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Tuesday, January 06, 2026
Water’s Edge: The Art Of Truman Lowe Exhibition
Running from November 25, 2025, to January 1, 2027, in Washington, DC, "Water’s Edge: The Art of Truman Lowe" is the first major retrospective dedicated to the acclaimed Hoocąk (Ho-Chunk) artist. Lowe is known for his elegant, minimalist sculptures crafted from organic materials like willow branches and feathers.
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Reflect Orbital's Space Mirror Project
The company Reflect Orbital plans to launch thousands of satellites, which are essentially giant reflective panels or space mirrors, into low-Earth orbit. The purpose of these satellites is to redirect sunlight onto the night side of Earth. The company suggests that this extended light can be used for several applications, including powering solar arrays, aiding in search and rescue operations, and even helping to combat seasonal depression by lengthening the perceived daylight hours.
Monday, January 05, 2026
Ciel Tower
The Ciel Tower in Dubai Marina is recognized as the world's tallest all-hotel tower, soaring to 377 meters (1,237 ft) across 82 floors. This distinctive structure, designed by NORR Architects and officially opening in late 2025, features panoramic glass, multiple pools—including a high infinity pool—various dining venues, a spa, and a gym. The hotel is managed by IHG's Vignette Collection.
JAMPA Trisara Phuket
Jampa is a creative, farm-to-fork dining concept focused on locally grown ingredients, live fire cooking, and zero-waste cuisine. The restaurant offers sophisticated, tasty, and nutritious dishes that are inspired daily by the fresh harvests from the sea and land, ensuring a menu that changes based on what is currently available.
Bare Feet With Mickela Mallozzi
Mickela Mallozzi hosts the four-time Emmy® Award-winning PBS travel series, Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi, where she uses the universal language of dance to explore global cultures. As a dancer, Mallozzi connects with communities by learning diverse traditions—from her Italian heritage to the Maori haka—and sharing local stories. The show airs nationally on PBS and globally on Amazon Prime, promoting cultural understanding and highlighting different dance forms through the host's experiences of making new friends by dancing with strangers.
Sunday, January 04, 2026
Campground Views
Campground Views is a platform created by campers that allows users to effortlessly explore campgrounds, RV parks, and boondocking spots using immersive virtual tours. It serves as a community space for finding hidden gems, planning trips with intuitive tools, sharing simple reviews, and documenting unforgettable moments from your adventures.
Melanie Abrantes Designs
Melanie Abrantes Designs is a Bay Area studio specializing in handcrafted, heirloom objects, primarily using cork and wood. They create high-quality, beautiful, and functional products and home goods. Their cork pieces, such as bowls, vases, and planters, are handmade in their Oakland studio using the lathing process, where each item is hand-turned from a solid block.







