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Watkins Family Hour

Returning to the studio as Watkins Family Hour, Sean and Sara Watkins consider brother sister a duo-centric record – yet one that feels bigger than just two people. With Sean primarily on guitar and Sara on fiddle, and with both of them sharing vocals, the siblings enlisted producer Mike Viola (Jenny Lewis, Mandy Moore, J.S. Ondara) and mixer-engineer Clay Blair to harness the energy and honesty of their live sound.

“From the beginning, our goal was to work on these songs to be as strong as they could be, just the two of us,” Sara explains. “And with a few exceptions on the record, that’s really how things were. It was a tight little group of us, working dense days where we could squeeze them in.”

Sean (who is four years older than Sara) adds, “Because of the limited amount of time we had collectively to spend in the studio, there was a general sense of urgency, which I think the three of us (Sara, Mike and I) kinda strive for on these days. We didn’t have that much time and that made it fun and exciting. It was just us, in one room, facing each other with some really great mics, often playing and singing at the same time, trying to capture what Sara and I do in a real way.”

For the first time, the Los Angeles-based siblings carved out time to write with each other, often during the naptime of Sara’s toddler. They took early versions of the new songs to Viola, who instinctively rearranged some of the song structures in an effort to draw attention to interesting lyrics or surprising arrangements.

“Mike brings a diverse musical-history to his production work,” Sean says. “He’s worked with a lot of people [from The Figgs to Fall Out Boy] that surpass just bluegrass or folk, but his sense of the songwriting craft and melody is right in line with us. He was bringing ideas that we would have never had, and vice versa."

As Watkins Family Hour’s first project since a self-titled debut album in 2015, brother sister begins with “The Cure,” which Sean was inspired to write after watching Tidying Up With Marie Kondo. The concept of throwing things away is evident in the lyrics; there’s also a sense of knowing that you’re in an unhealthy relationship, but still choosing to avoid fixing it.

“Part of the fun of being a songwriter is being able to write about something that started from an image and then transcends that image to speak to something greater,” Sara observes.

Sara chose the beautiful “Neighborhood Name” after hearing it on a record by Courtney Hartman and Taylor Ashton, while “Just Another Reason” is an original that Sean describes as having “a vague, nebulous vibe” lingering below the surface. In contrast, the instrumental “Snow Tunnel” is like an epiphany, titled after Sean’s memory of driving through Zion National Park, emerging from the darkness of a loud tunnel into a peaceful panorama of snow.

Moving from one landscape to the next – literally and musically -- is nothing new to Sean and Sara Watkins, who have performed separately and together for nearly their whole lives. Growing up near San Diego, they played countless shows at a local pizza place in Carlsbad, California, with their childhood friend, Chris Thile. As young adults, those three musicians broke out nationally as Nickel Creek, an acoustic ensemble that sold millions of albums, won a Grammy, and toured the world. 

Encouraged by a local club owner in Los Angeles, Sean and Sara formed Watkins Family Hour in 2002 as an outlet to try out some original songs and a few covers that wouldn’t work in Nickel Creek. That club, Largo, has since become the home base for Watkins Family Hour, whose shows frequently pair musicians who seem to have little in common, yet find a shared language in their music.

With Nickel Creek on hiatus, Sean and Sara released multiple solo albums and pursued other collaborations, most recently with Sara’s involvement in I’m With Her. However, the siblings gravitated toward the idea of another Watkins Family Hour album after realizing that their calendars afforded them a rare opportunity to write, record, and tour together.

Their musical chemistry is clear on songs like “Lafayette,” an ode to Hollywood as well as the hometowns left behind by its aspiring stars; “Fake Badge, Real Gun,” about confronting authority figures as well as your own beliefs; “Miles of Desert Sand,” whose haunting coda underscores the vivid imagery of immigration; and “Bella and Ivan,” a playful instrumental named for a friend’s two dogs who love to wrestle.

Two choice covers complete brother sister. Warren Zevon’s poignant “Accidentally Like a Martyr,” which they unearthed for a tribute show, conveys all the complicated facets of love, and “Keep It Clean,” the rabble-rousing Charley Jordan gem from the ‘30s, serves as a grand finale, with David Garza, Gaby Moreno, and John C. Reilly all chiming in on vocals.

“That's just fun to sing,” Sean says. “Going into this record, we wanted to focus on the duo-centric thing, but this was a chance to lean into the group aspect, and have some of the people that have been a part of the Family Hour but weren't on the first record that we made years ago.”

However, brother sister remains exactly that – the result of a brother and sister creating music.

“It felt really good to dig into the potential of two people,” Sara says. “There are a few songs on the record where Matt Chamberlain comes in to play drums, and we filled in the low end in a few cases with Mike Viola playing MOOG or piano, but the primary goal of this record became to see what we could do when it is just the two of us. The arrangements and the writing were all focused on that. Listening now, I'm really proud of what we did. These are songs that would not have come out of either one of us individually, and it feels like a band sound, like this is what we do, the two of us.”

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Cyber Security Overview 1 Day Training in Seoul

Course Description: Cybersecurity overview course enables you to understand various terms in cyberspace, such as cyber risks, threats, vulnerabilities, risk management, and so on. It reviews the impact of several cybercrimes committed over the past few years citing relevant real life case studies and examples.  The course emphasizes on the importance of cybersecurity and provides guidance to senior top management as well as employees on the steps to adopt cybersecurity for an organization. Along with understanding the cybersecurity lifecycle, the course identifies industry standard frameworks and best practices that help an organization to achieve a robust and mature cybersecurity posture.  Course Topics: CyberCrimes : Concept, Impact and Examples ●     Basic terminologies ●     Definition of cybercrimes ●     What is Crimeware? ●     Cybercrimes: Main actors and their motives ●     Why do cybercrimes occur? ●     When, and where, and how do cybercrimes occur? ●     Who are targeted by cybercrimes? ●     How do cybercrimes occur? Anatomy of cyberattacks ●     Elements involved in a typical cybercrime breach ●     Consequences of cybercrimes ●     Real life impacts of cybercrimes with case studies Cybersecurity in focus ●     Cybersecurity definition ●     Benefits of Cybersecurity ●     CyberSecurity considerations for management ●     What the Board-of-Directors needs to ask and consider ●     Cybersecurity lifecycle ●     Cybersecurity frameworks ●     NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) ●     ISO 27001 Cybersecurity Framework ●     ISO 27032 Cybersecurity Framework ●     COBIT 5 ●     Cybersecurity best practices and tips for employers and employees ●     Cybersecurity vs. Cyber Resilience Appendix A – Cybercrimes and Cybersecurity: Basic Terminologies  Learning Goals: ●     Understand cyber risks, threats, vulnerabilities, and risk management. ●     Understand the impact of cybercrimes with relevant real life case studies/examples. ●     Understand what is cybersecurity and its relationship with IT Security. ●     Understand what boards of organizations need to ask and consider for adopting or strengthening cybersecurity in their organizations. ●     Understand the cybersecurity strategy lifecycle. ●     Identify industry standard frameworks and best practices that help an organization to achieve a robust and mature cybersecurity posture. ●     Understand why cybersecurity is not enough today and the necessity of adopting cyber resilience.  Course Agenda: Day 1 ●     CyberCrimes – Concept, Impact, and Examples ●     Cybersecurity in focus  Who can Attend? The Cybersecurity Overview course is related to the Cybersecurity Foundation course and is developed to help business leaders and IT professionals understand and plan the adoption of NIST CyberSecurity Framework. For example:  ●     CEO, CIO, CISO and other top management executives ●     Relevant administrators and IT managers ●     All employees and individuals of an organization, especially those that are working in the cloud or cyberspace environment

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Menopause The Musical

Cash and All Major Credit Cards MUST HAVE PHOTO I.D. & CREDIT CARD USED TO PURCHASE TICKETS WHEN PICKING UP WILL CALL TICKETS 702-693-6143 1-855-234-7469 Group Sales (20+) Opens one hour prior to the first show and closes a half hour after the last show. To better accommodate your needs the box office has requested that special seating accommodations be solicited through their representatives

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Hamilton (Touring)

Cash, American Express, Mastercard, & Visa. Will Call is located at the Box Office. Box Office Telephone: 323-468-1770 The Pantages Box Office opens daily at 10am. NO ONE UNDER THE AGE OF 5 ADMITTED There is no elevator in the Pantages Theatre. Disabled seating is reserved for the exclusive use of the disabled patron and their companion. The purchase or use of disabled seating locations by non-disabled individuals is strictly prohibited and may result in ejection and/or forfeiture of the ticket price.

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Hamilton (Touring)

The box office accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Cash. Tickets held for willcall can be picked up on the day of the performance usually beginning 1 to 2 hours prior to showtime. The customer must present a valid form of identification, the actual credit card, and the confirmation number. (206) 682-1414 Monday-Friday 10:00am - 6:00pm.

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Dallas Cowboys vs. Indianapolis Colts

Cash, MC, Visa, Amex Will Call Will Call is available at AT&T Stadium Ticket Office locations at Entry A on the northeast side of the stadium and at Entry F on the southwest side of the stadium. Will Call ticket windows open three (3) hours prior to most events. To claim tickets at Will Call, a photo ID and the credit card used to purchase the tickets must be presented. For Cowboys games, only the account holder of record may pick up tickets. A person other than the account holder may pick up tickets from Will Call provided that they present written and signed authorization from the account holder along with a copy of the account holder's photo ID. AT&T Stadium Ticket office: (817) 892-5000 AT&T Stadium/Art Tours Ticket Office: (817) 892-8687 9-5 Monday-Thursday, and 9-4 Friday Accessible Seating in all levels of the venue. ADA/Accessibility AT&T Stadium is committed to guests with disabilities. Our facilities are fully accessible and we provide a wide range of services and amenities for guests with special needs. AT&T Stadium is designed with accessible parking, accessible vehicle drop off areas, power assisted doors, restrooms, concessions, water fountains, ATMs, and seating areas. Guests can receive more information by visiting one of our Guest Services Centers located on the concourse behind Sections 219, 244, 420 and 451 or at a Concierge desk located on the club and suite levels. In order to provide maximum flexibility in our wheelchair accessible seating areas, folding chairs will be provided for companion seating. ADA Ticket Fraud ADA ticket fraud includes, but is not limited to, the misrepresentation of a disability. Management reserves the right to take appropriate action regarding misrepresentation, which may result in relocation, revocation of tickets or ejection. Wheelchairs A limited number of wheelchairs are available for transporting guests from the gates to their stadium seating location. Guests are asked to supply their own wheelchair if they need one for the duration of the event. Guests may arrange for wheelchair assistance by contacting an event staff member at any entrance. In addition, wheelchair escort reservations can be made, in advance, by calling the Guest Services Hotline at (817) 892-4161. Guests needing assistance after the event should contact an event staff member, security personnel or visit one of the Guest Services Centers located on the concourse behind Sections 219, 244, 420 and 451. Guests in suite and club areas should contact the Concierge desk on their level to request a wheelchair escort or additional assistance. HEARING IMPAIRED PATRONS -------------------------------------- - Sell Regular Seating - Hearing Impaired Devices and Information Available at Guest Services Centers Located at Sections 219, 244, 420, and 451 or at a Concierge Desk on the Club and Suite Levels

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Chicago Bulls vs. Boston Celtics

The United Center Box Office accepts Cash, Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover Card. Tickets held at Will Call can be picked up beginning 90 minutes prior to the start of the actual event. Must have valid photo ID and original method of payment (if applicable) to pick up will call. Name changes are not permitted. The United Center utilizes digital ticketing for all events. Tickets must be presented for entry on a mobile device. This includes season tickets, single game tickets or individual event tickets purchased online or forwarded by email or text through authorized outlets including Chicagoblackhawks.com, Chicagobulls.com, Unitedcenter.com, Ticketmaster.com or other United Center approved outlets. Mobile entry requires a valid, rotating SafeTix barcode or digital pass added to Apple or Android Wallet. Digitally altered or fraudulent tickets will not be accepted for entry (312) 455-4500 (312) 455-4509 (TTY) Monday-Friday, 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Saturday, closed if no performance Sunday, closed if no performance *Hours subject to change depending on event schedules. *The United Center Box Office no longer opens for event public on-sales outside normal business hours Not only is the United Center designed to 100% ADA compliance, but each team member has been specifically trained in assisting our guests with special needs. Should you have any questions regarding the accessibility of the arena or for ticket information, please call Guest Relations at 312-455-4509 (TTY). Tickets in wheelchair accessible areas are available on all levels of the United Center, and the arena offers 100 disabled parking spaces located in parking Lot G off of Damen Avenue. All washrooms, restaurants, first aid station, seating areas, Cash Stations, box offices, Concession stands and drinking fountains are all wheelchair accessible.

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