IJR News — today's news from every sideUS Weekend Set for Art, Marathons, FestivalsEntertainment — 4dWeekend guides highlight fall festivals, art exhibitions, live music, sports and theater across Omaha, Connecticut and the Washington, D.C., area. Events include Omaha’s Bemis Center benefit exhibition, Connecticut’s harvest festivals and races, and D.C.’s Theatre Week and cultural performances. Literary festivals draw authors to events in Wyoming, Georgia, Massachusetts and OntarioLifestyle — 5dLiterary festivals across the U.S. and Canada are bringing authors and readers together this fall, with events in Lander, Decatur, Winchester and Uxbridge featuring readings, book fairs, school visits, author talks and signings. The programs range from Decatur’s 21st annual festival, which drew more than 80 authors, to Uxbridge’s multiweek festival featuring more than a dozen guests.
Film Festivals Bring Local, Global Stories to ScreenEntertainment — 4dFilm festivals across Sonora, Boulder, Tucson, Victoria and Santa Fe are showcasing regional and international cinema, with programs spanning documentaries, independent films, true stories and local productions. Highlights include Sonora’s inaugural festival focused on local storytelling, Tucson’s Arizona-connected lineup, Victoria’s Latin American and Spanish film week, Boulder’s true-story selections, and Santa Fe’s international slate of more than 65 features and 100 shorts.
