Art & Culture

Moultonborough – October 12, 2026 -- Castle in the Clouds is bringing back Christmas at the Castle across three weekends starting Friday, November 20, with a preview party, public weekend events through December 6, and limited-ticket Twilight Tours at the National Historic Landmark Lucknow Estate.

This year's theme is "Old-Fashioned New England Christmas," chosen to suit the historic home.

A Preview Party kicks off the season on November 20

The Christmas Preview Party starts at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, November 20. Guests visit Lucknow Mansion before the general public and get cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, carolers, and first access to the Artisan Fair in the Carriage House.

Tickets are limited. Proceeds support the nonprofit mission of the Castle Preservation Society.

ABU DHABI – October 12, 2026 -- Abu Dhabi has opened an events season of more than 40 live experiences that runs through early 2027, with the debut of Frieze Abu Dhabi, the opening of Guggenheim Abu Dhabi and a Formula 1 weekend with major concerts.

Art fairs and a Gehry-designed museum anchor the culture calendar

Frieze Abu Dhabi makes its debut from 19 to 22 November at Manarat Al Saadiyat. It builds on nearly two decades of Abu Dhabi Art and links the emirate to Frieze's network of galleries, artists and collectors. NOMAD Abu Dhabi runs from 18 to 22 November in Terminal 1 of the Old Abu Dhabi Airport, with collectible design, contemporary art and architecture.

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi opens on 11 December on Saadiyat Island. The museum was designed by the late Frank Gehry and is dedicated to modern and contemporary art. Culture Summit Abu Dhabi takes place from 8 to 10 December under the theme Towards a Reimagined Commons.

San Francisco – October 12, 2026 -- Owners of select 2026 Hisense TVs can now get Dolby Vision 2 through a firmware update, with more models receiving it over the coming weeks. Dolby Laboratories and Hisense say it is the first phase of a broader rollout.

Four 2026 Hisense lines get the update first

The Hisense UX, UR9, UR8 and U7 (sold as the U7 pro in the EU, MEA and CSA) are first in line. Models running Google TV or VIDAA OS will unlock Dolby Vision 2 over the coming weeks in North America, Europe and APAC.

Dolby says existing Dolby Vision content, from movies and TV to games and live sports, should look more captivating and authentic straight after the update. CANAL+, iQIYI and Peacock have committed to using the expanded palette of Dolby Vision 2 capabilities.

Every Dolby Vision 2 TV gets three core features

The feature set comes in two device tiers. All Dolby Vision 2 TVs get:

Tacoma – – October 12, 2026 -- LeMay – America's Car Museum has opened a new exhibit, Rare & Luxurious: 100 Years of Exceptional Automobiles, in its Showcase Gallery.

The exhibit traces luxury and performance from the 1920s to today

Visitors will see vehicles from Duesenberg, Cadillac, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Continental, Crane-Simplex and other marques. The museum describes the show as a look at how luxury and performance have evolved over a century.

Tacoma Cars & Coffee moves into the museum in January 2026

Starting January 17, 2026, the free community meetup will run every third Saturday of the month from 9 AM to 11 AM throughout 2026. Coffee comes from @naomijoecoffee. The event is open to all years, makes and models, and the museum asks attendees to use good judgment when entering, parking and exiting.

Tacoma – October 12, 2026 -- LeMay – America's Car Museum has a busy 2026 lined up: a refreshed Route 66 exhibition, a free monthly Cars & Coffee meetup starting January 17, and a newly approved Washington specialty license plate.

Cars & Coffee meets every third Saturday in 2026

Tacoma Cars & Coffee moves to the museum on January 17, 2026. It runs every third Saturday of the month from 9 to 11 a.m. throughout the year, with coffee from Naomi Joe Coffee. The event is free and open to all years, makes and models. The museum asks attendees to use good judgement when entering, parking and exiting.

Tacoma – October 12, 2026 -- LeMay – America's Car Museum opens The Birth of the American Supercar on October 25, an exhibition guest curated by automotive innovator Steve Saleen, with a free monthly car meet and a refreshed Route 66 display also on the calendar.

Saleen curates a tour of American supercar history

The exhibition follows American supercars from early speed pioneers to modern machines. Vehicles come from Ford, Chevy, Dodge and Saleen himself, along with more obscure makers such as Vector, Cunningham and Hennessey. The museum says the show covers roaring V8s and carbon-fiber bodies, and how American automakers challenged European rivals.

Tacoma Cars & Coffee moves to the museum on January 17, 2026

The meet runs every third Saturday of the month from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. throughout 2026. Admission is free, and the event is open to all years, makes and models. Naomi Joe Coffee will serve the coffee.

Washington State – October 12, 2026 -- Washington drivers will soon be able to order a LeMay – America's Car Museum (ACM) specialty license plate, now that the Washington State Department of Transportation has approved the final design. No release date has been announced yet.

The museum had to start over after the state claimed its first design

ACM's originally proposed black-and-white "throwback" plate was adopted by the State for its own retro plate series, so it is no longer associated with the museum. Because the State now owns that design, ACM had to create a fully new concept. The State's specifications covered the color palette, the layout, and mandatory design elements.

The museum worked through the State's approval and compliance process to produce the approved artwork.

Tacoma – October 12, 2026 -- Washington drivers will be able to order a LeMay – America's Car Museum specialty license plate once the state confirms a release date. The design has been officially approved by the Washington State Department of Transportation.

The museum had to start over after the state took its retro design

The museum's original black-and-white "throwback" concept was adopted by the state for its own retro plate series. Because the state now owns that design, it is not associated with the museum. The team had to build a fully new plate that met the state's specifications for color palette, layout, and mandatory design elements.

After working through the state's approval and compliance process, the museum says the final artwork reflects its identity, mission, and visual spirit.

Burbank, Calif. – October 11, 2026 -- CLEAR+ Members born in 1997 can get a free booking of CLEAR Concierge, the company's VIP airport service, if they pass through security in a CLEAR+ Lane between June 29 and July 6, 2026.

The offer is tied to the X-Men '97 Season 2 premiere

The promotion launches alongside Marvel Animation's "X-Men '97" Season 2, which streams on Disney+ on July 1. Eligible Members are surprised with a complimentary CLEAR Concierge Departure Service booking after using the CLEAR+ Lane. The terms are strict: one booking per Member, non-transferable, and redemption depends on availability and CLEAR Concierge terms. CLEAR can modify or end the offer at any time.

A dedicated ambassador meets you at the curb

With CLEAR Concierge, a CLEAR Ambassador greets Members at the curb on arrival, helps with bags and check-in, and escorts them through security. CLEAR describes this as the fastest way through the airport.

New York – October 11, 2026 -- SiriusXM will broadcast every NFL game live in the 2026 season, from Week 1 through the Super Bowl, and its new $5-per-month SiriusXM Sports Pass is one way to get it.

Home and visiting broadcasts for every matchup

Subscribers can hear every game in their vehicles and on the SiriusXM app. In the app, listeners can choose between the home and visiting team broadcasts for each game. Subscribers with sports play-by-play can also reach both broadcasts directly on their in-vehicle radios.

Game broadcasts and the SiriusXM NFL Radio channel come with the Platinum, All Access and Music & Entertainment plans, as well as the new Sports Pass.