The 2025 Smithsonian Folklife Festival runs from Wednesday, July 2 through Monday, July 7, and this year’s theme is “Youth and the Future of Culture,” featuring ...

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SCAD AnimationFest 2025 is the best one yet, offering amazing conversations, anecdotes, and stunning animation BTS storyboards and knowledge. There are 104 days of summer vacation, but the annual ...

Learn how to make s’mores 5 different ways. They are not just for campfires anymore. Enjoy them any time of year. Learn how to make them the classic campfire method along with the oven, microwave, ...