Festivals
Clone Fest: A Blooming Collaboration between Seaside Cannabis and Agway of Cape Cod
Join Clone Fest, a celebration of community, gardening, and cannabis cultivation in the Orleans Flower District. Free admission. Don’t miss out!
Orleans, Massachusetts – Get ready for a day of community celebration, gardening, and cannabis cultivation as Seaside Cannabis and Agway of Cape Cod join forces for the 1st Annual Clone Fest. Taking place on Sunday, May 19th, this event offers attendees the chance to explore the world of cannabis cultivation, stock up on supplies, and learn from industry experts in a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere. Clone Fest marks a significant milestone for the Orleans community, as it embraces its identity as the Orleans Flower District. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to kickstart your growing season and celebrate a shared passion with like-minded individuals!
A Celebration of Cultivation and Community:
Clone Fest is the culmination of a collaborative effort between Seaside Cannabis and Agway of Cape Cod. Attendees can pre-order premium clones from Seaside Cannabis, ensuring access to high-quality genetics for their growing endeavors. Agway of Cape Cod will provide an array of essential gardening supplies, including soil, nutrients, tools, and equipment, making it a one-stop shop for all your cultivation needs.
Not Just Clones and Supplies:
Beyond the exciting offerings of clones and gardening supplies, Clone Fest boasts an array of additional highlights. Live music will fill the air, while food trucks will tantalize taste buds, ensuring a festive ambiance. Attendees will also have the chance to learn more about cannabis cultivation techniques and responsible consumption from industry experts, fostering a learning environment for both experienced growers and beginners.
A Special Milestone: The Orleans Flower District:
Clone Fest also coincides with the unveiling of the Orleans Flower District, a name reflecting the neighborhood’s vibrant spirit and dedication to horticulture. This designation emphasizes the rich tradition of gardening and cannabis cultivation within the community. In celebration, Patriots Helping Vets (PHV) will join the event to share the joy of gardening and foster a sense of community amongst veterans and civilians.
Excitement from Collaborating Partners:
Spencer Knowles, a partner at Seaside Cannabis, is thrilled about this partnership: “Our goal is to provide cannabis enthusiasts with access to the highest quality genetics, while fostering a sense of community and camaraderie. Clone Fest is the perfect opportunity to do just that, and we can’t wait to see everyone there.”
Jess Thomas, co-owner of Agway of Cape Cod, shares the excitement: “This event brings together the best of both worlds – premium clones and top-notch gardening supplies – in one convenient location. Plus, with the unveiling of the Orleans Flower District, we’re celebrating the rich tradition of gardening and cannabis cultivation in our community.”
Join the Celebration:
Clone Fest is open to the public, and admission is free. It’s highly recommended to pre-order clones from Seaside Cannabis in advance to ensure availability. Stay updated on Clone Fest by visiting the event’s website or following Agway of Cape Cod and Seaside Cannabis on social media. https://seasidecannabis.com/clonefest/
Seaside Cannabis Company:
Seaside Cannabis Company is a full-service adult-use cannabis retail dispensary that provides a unique destination experience to its customers. They are dedicated to normalizing cannabis and offering a first-class customer experience through consumer education and engagement.
@seasidecannabisco
Agway of Cape Cod:
Agway of Cape Cod is a premier destination for gardening supplies, pet products, outdoor living essentials, and more. With a commitment to quality and customer service, Agway of Cape Cod has been serving the community for over 35 years. https://agwaycapecod.com | @agwaycapecod
Patriots Helping Vets:
Patriots Helping Vets is a registered Massachusetts nonprofit organization that helps veterans heal through horticultural therapy. They advocate for veterans’ right to grow their own medicine and gift it to others. https://www.patriotshelpingvets.org/ | @patriotshelpingvets
Don’t miss out on the 1st Annual Clone Fest – a day of celebration, learning, and community bonding in the heart of the Orleans Flower District. Embrace your passion for cannabis cultivation, soak in the vibrant atmosphere, and join others who share your love for gardening and responsible consumption. Let the spirit of the Orleans Flower District flourish as Seaside Cannabis and Agway of Cape Cod collaborate to make this event a blooming success!
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Last Updated on November 7, 2026 by Daily News Staff
New hybrid event aims to give grieving audiences meaningful holiday viewing, with films from more than 25 countries and a mission centered on love, loss, and emotional truth.
A new film festival debuting in late 2026 is taking a different approach to holiday entertainment. Grief Fest™: The Grief Film Festival, created by My Grief Angels Inc., is being introduced as what organizers believe is the world’s first film festival dedicated entirely to grief, remembrance, resilience, and healing.
The hybrid festival will run in two segments: November 25–29, 2026, during Thanksgiving week, and December 24, 2026, through January 3, 2027, during Christmas and New Year’s. Top Honors films will be announced on December 31, 2026.
Organizers say the timing is intentional. Research cited in the announcement shows that grief and loneliness are major holiday stressors for many Americans, making the season especially difficult for people coping with loss. In that context, Grief Fest™ is positioning itself as an alternative to the flood of traditional feel-good holiday programming.
The festival is open to short films, features, documentaries, experimental work, AI-generated projects, and VR experiences. It is described as inclusive, non-religious, and LGBTQ+ friendly, with submissions already received from more than 25 countries. All films will be presented in English, either spoken or subtitled.
Grief Fest™ will be available both in person and virtually through Film Festival Plus, making it accessible to audiences worldwide. The launch of GriefFest.com also includes Lumen, a multilingual AI guide designed to help filmmakers and attendees navigate the festival in their preferred language.
Rather than focusing on industry prestige, organizers say the festival is centered on community and emotionally honest storytelling. For audiences who feel unseen during the holidays, Grief Fest™ is aiming to offer something rare on the seasonal screen: recognition.
Source: PR Newswire
Related Reading
- Grief Fest: Official festival site
- My Grief Angels Inc.: About the nonprofit behind the festival
- Film Festival Plus: Virtual access platform
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Entertainment
Lights, Camera, Snackers: How Aspiring Filmmakers Can Enter to Win $25,000
The director’s chair is open and the opportunity to create the next great snack-sized movie could be yours. Aspiring filmmakers and creators have the chance to turn a prewritten script into an original short film for a $25,000 prize.
Lights, Camera, Snackers: How Aspiring Filmmakers Can Enter to Win $25,000
(Feature Impact) The director’s chair is open and the opportunity to create the next great snack-sized movie could be yours.
For the second year, Bumble Bee is bringing back its Tuna “Cans”Film Festival, giving aspiring filmmakers and creators the chance to turn a script written by comedian and actress, Grace Reiter, into an original short film starring its deliciously convenient tuna Snackers.
Watch the video to learn more!
“I love a chance to support those starting out in the film industry – and this time, I’m partnering with Bumble Bee for the Tuna Cans Film Festival to do it,” Reiter said. “Plus, I’m making it easy: I already wrote the script.”
Using Reiter’s scripted lines, creators can make the story entirely their own, bringing their vision to life through original characters, settings, music, editing and creative flair.
The creative brief is simple: The finished film must be 60 seconds or less and Bumble Bee Snackers™ need to get their moment in the spotlight.
Plus, the stakes are bigger than ever: The winning filmmaker will take home a $25,000 grand prize to help make their filmmaking dreams a reality.
Creators can submit their original short film by Oct. 23, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PT.
The film can be funny, dramatic, unexpected or all three. The lines are already written but the order, arrangement and any additions are open to creative interpretation. Now it’s time to see what you can do with it.
Visit tunacansfilmfest.com, where you can find Reiter’s original script, submission instructions and complete contest details, to get started.
SOURCE:
Bumble Bee
Entertainment
Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show Starring Bad Bunny Wins 7 Emmys, Sets New Record
Executive produced by Roc Nation and JAY-Z, the show becomes the most-awarded halftime production in Emmy history.
The Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show starring Bad Bunny took home seven Emmy Awards at the 78th Emmy Awards, making it the most-awarded Super Bowl halftime show in Emmy history, according to Roc Nation. The live spectacle—executive produced by Roc Nation and JAY-Z—won across major production categories, underscoring how the halftime stage has evolved into a full-scale, awards-caliber live television event.
The record-setting wins included Outstanding Variety Special (Live), Outstanding Music Direction, Outstanding Directing for a Variety Special, Outstanding Choreography for Variety or Reality Programming, Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Variety Series or Special, Outstanding Lighting Design/Lighting Direction for a Special, and Outstanding Technical Direction and Camerawork for a Special. Roc Nation also noted the show set a global viewership record, pulling 4.157 billion views in 24 hours across global broadcast, YouTube, and social platforms.
Beyond the trophies and viewership numbers, the halftime show leaned into big-name star power with special guest performers Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin, plus additional appearances from Karol G, Cardi B, Jessica Alba, Pedro Pascal, Young Miko, and others. The sweep signals not just a win for the artists on stage, but for the behind-the-scenes creative teams turning the halftime show into one of the most technically ambitious live productions on television.
What to watch for: With Emmy recognition now firmly in the conversation, expect future halftime shows to push even harder on cinematic staging, choreography, and broadcast innovation—because the bar (and the awards) just got higher.
Source: Roc Nation (PRNewswire), Sept. 6, 2026
Link to original press release: https://prnmedia.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-apple-music-super-bowl-lx-halftime-starring-bad-bunny–executive-produced-by-roc-nation–jay-z-wins-seven-emmys-302870842.html
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