Arts & Culture

MARIANAS Variety editor Zaldy Dandan’s fourth book, “If He Isn’t Insane Then He Should Be: Stories & Poems from Saipan,” is available at the Joeten Shopping Center in Susupe.

HONG KONG (Reuters) — A century-old teahouse in Hong Kong’s central financial district is hosting “dim sum raves” to draw younger customers with tea-flavored alcohol, dumplings ​and electronic music.

ROME (Reuters) — The ​Venice Biennale’s International Art Exhibition is a space of dialogue to prepare peace ‌and not a court of law, the foundation’s head said on Wednesday last week in a passionate speech to defend his decision to let Russia return to the event.

Joey “Pepe Batbon” Connolly is a retired educator who taught in the CNMI, NOLA, and LVNV. He is the Poet Laureate of Tinian and enjoys stargazing.

MARIANAS Variety editor Zaldy Dandan’s fourth book, “If He Isn’t Insane Then He Should Be: Stories & Poems from Saipan,” is available at the Joeten Shopping Center in Susupe.

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) — Organizers of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics plan to use the Games’ Cultural Olympiad to showcase the city’s neighborhoods, artists ​and immigrant communities, with programming spanning film, food, fashion, music, ‌performance and visual arts, LA28 officials said.

BEIJING/SHANGHAI (Reuters) — China’s overall tourist activity increased slightly during the May Day holiday, according to official data released on Thursday, but ‌per trip spending dipped compared to last year’s holiday period.

Joey “Pepe Batbon” Connolly is a retired educator who taught in the CNMI, NOLA, and LVNV. He is the Poet Laureate of Tinian and enjoys stargazing.

MARIANAS Variety editor Zaldy Dandan’s fourth book, “If He Isn’t Insane Then He Should Be: Stories & Poems from Saipan,” is available at the Joeten Shopping Center in Susupe.

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) — Memorabilia belonging to late model and movie star Marilyn Monroe is heading to the auction block, offering a rare glimpse into the ​private world of one of Hollywood’s most enduring legends. Items up for sale ‌include pieces from her wardrobe, jewelry, letters, handwritten …