Prohibition in the United States

Montreal Burlesque Festival: Titillation, Glitz and a Night of Bliss at Club Soda

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

MONTREAL, Oct. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Saturday, October 15, the glamorous, rebellious and ferociously seductive international stars of the burlesque world will fill Club Soda with their boundless joie de vivre.

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  • MONTREAL, Oct. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Saturday, October 15, the glamorous, rebellious and ferociously seductive international stars of the burlesque world will fill Club Soda with their boundless joie de vivre.
  • The 12th edition of the Montreal Burlesque Festival returns for one evening of risqu variety acts guaranteed to awaken temptation and pure joy.
  • The festival honours Montreals legendary status as the global capital of burlesque.
  • Almost a century after the American Prohibition, the event continues to attract some of the biggest stars of the genre.

Monarch Private Capital And WEDI Partner to Support a New Home for West Side Bazaar

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022

The West Side Bazaar is a well-established, in-demand culinary incubator run by Westminster Economic Development Initiative (WEDI) .

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  • The West Side Bazaar is a well-established, in-demand culinary incubator run by Westminster Economic Development Initiative (WEDI) .
  • This exciting investment from Monarch Private Capital and NTCIC helps to bring WEDI closer to its capital campaign goal for the new West Side Bazaar, said WEDI Executive Director Carolynn Welch.
  • Our board is dedicated to making the new West Side Bazaar a reality, said WEDI Board Chair Stephen Zenger.
  • Monarch is proud to be a part of this project, said Rick Chukas , Partner & Managing Director of Historic Tax Credits at Monarch Private Capital.

Re-Startup Brewery in Harlem's Blue Light Brightens

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022

NEW YORK, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- During the Prohibition Era, there was a brownstone speakeasy in Harlem that made its own house beer in the basement. Whenever a new keg was tapped, they'd put on the blue light out front to let everyone know. This story of bold pride of craft is what inspired Julian Riley to start his beer company, Harlem Blue. "The pride and energy of beaming a blue light is what anchors everything we do," says Riley.

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  • Whenever a new keg was tapped, they'd put on the blue light out front to let everyone know.
  • This story of bold pride of craft is what inspired Julian Riley to start his beer company, Harlem Blue.
  • "The pride and energy of beaming a blue light is what anchors everything we do," says Riley.
  • Steadfastly brewing for several years now, Harlem Blue has finally released its top-selling craft beers in cans for the first time ever.

Iscoe Law Adds Francisco Marty To Lead Criminal Practice

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Iscoe Law Firm, one of Florida's leading personal injury attorney teams, today announced the addition of Francisco Marty, Esq., Partner, to lead its criminal defense practice.

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  • WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Iscoe Law Firm, one of Florida's leading personal injury attorney teams, today announced the addition of Francisco Marty, Esq., Partner, to lead its criminal defense practice.
  • Marty, a member of the Florida Bar, graduated in 2003 from Nova Southeastern University Law School.
  • He will handle all matters related to criminal defense litigation in the West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami offices.
  • "I have always admired Francisco's legal acumen, and I'm thrilled he's joined Iscoe Law as a Partner to head our criminal practice," said Gary T. Iscoe, Founding Partner of Iscoe Law Firm.

Remus Repeal Reserve Series V now available at retailers

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Thursday, September 9, 2021

Series V is the fifth edition of the award-winning Remus Repeal Reserve Bourbon collection.

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  • Series V is the fifth edition of the award-winning Remus Repeal Reserve Bourbon collection.
  • Remus Repeal Reserve is an annual series from George Remus Bourbon, crafted by the expert distillers and blenders at MGP's 174-year-old distillery in Lawrenceburg, Indiana.
  • Remus Repeal Reserve Series V retails for a suggested $89.99 per 750-ml bottle and is now available on retail shelves.
  • Remus Repeal Reserve Series V is crafted from 2005, 2006 and 2008 reserve Bourbons and is available in limited quantities (SRP: $89.99/750-ml bottle).

Leading DTC Solution for Beverage Alcohol Brands, Speakeasy Co. Hits Company Milestone with 250 Brands on Platform

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021

SAN DIEGO, July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Speakeasy Co., the leading integrated DTC solution for beverage alcohol brands which enables brands the ability to sell direct-to-consumer while remaining three-tier compliant, is proud to announce that as of July they will be servicing 250 distinct beverage alcohol brands on their platform.

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  • SAN DIEGO, July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Speakeasy Co., the leading integrated DTC solution for beverage alcohol brands which enables brands the ability to sell direct-to-consumer while remaining three-tier compliant, is proud to announce that as of July they will be servicing 250 distinct beverage alcohol brands on their platform.
  • Leading DTC Solution for Beverage Alcohol Brands, Speakeasy Co.
  • Hits Company Milestone with 250 Brands on Platform
    Speakeasy Co. is revolutionizing the industry by transforming brands into e-commerce companies, empowering partners to own their own destiny and customer relationships for the first time.
  • Speakeasy Co. is a technology company and e-commerce platform for the Wine & Spirits industry that shipsbeverage alcohol brands directly to consumers.

Leading DTC Solution for Alcohol Brands, Speakeasy Co. Generates Record-Breaking Holiday Sales

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Wednesday, January 27, 2021

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Speakeasy Co., the leading integrated DTC solution for beverage alcohol brands which enables brands the ability to sell direct-to-consumer while remaining three-tier compliant, have seen tremendous continual growth, especially this past holiday season.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Jan. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Speakeasy Co., the leading integrated DTC solution for beverage alcohol brands which enables brands the ability to sell direct-to-consumer while remaining three-tier compliant, have seen tremendous continual growth, especially this past holiday season.
  • Highlights regarding Speakeasy Co.'s recent successes include the following notable milestones:
    Leading DTC Solution for Alcohol Brands, Speakeasy Co. Generates Record-Breaking Holiday Sales
    "We are seeing the continual rise in popularity and demand of purchasing alcohol online across the board which is not only positively impacting Speakeasy Co. but the wider online beverage alcohol industry that sell and distribute online," said Josh Jacobs, Co-Founder and CEO of Speakeasy Co. "We are humbled by the rapid success generated to-date and look forward to continuing to pave the way for the future of alcohol distribution in 2021 and beyond."
  • "The journey withthe Speakeasy Co. Marketing Team has been amazing and the kind of support from a digital presence and brand awareness perspective we truly needed.
  • Speakeasy Co. is a technology company and e-commerce platform for the Wine & Spirits industry that ships beverage alcohol brands directly to consumers.

Virginity Testing (Prohibition)

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Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Latest news on the Virginity Testing (Prohibition) Bill 2019-21

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  • Latest news on the Virginity Testing (Prohibition) Bill 2019-21

    The next stage for this Bill, Second reading,is scheduled to take placeon Friday 8 January 2021.

  • This is a Private Members'Billand was introduced to Parliament on Tuesday 15 December 2020 under the Ten Minute Rule.
  • If the text of the Bill is not yet available, please contact its sponsor,Mr Richard Holden MP, for more information.
  • Summary of the Virginity Testing (Prohibition) Bill 2019-21

    A Bill to prohibit virginity testing procedures; to make associated provision about education; and for connected purposes.

This Year, Your Avatar Gets to Meet, Mingle and Imbibe at the First-Ever Repeal Day Expo on Dec. 5

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Thursday, November 19, 2020

The Repeal Day Expo is a day-long convention that showcases more than 40 liquor brands, top-tier musical talent and well-known drinks personalities.

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  • The Repeal Day Expo is a day-long convention that showcases more than 40 liquor brands, top-tier musical talent and well-known drinks personalities.
  • A mutual love of good drink is the common denominator for Repeal Day Expo virtual event goers.
  • Repeal Day Expo doesnt replace the in-person bar experience, but its as close as well get in 2020.
  • Since gatherings are a thing of the past this year, the Expo quenches the spirits industrys thirst for an annual Repeal Day party.

Millennials Driving Growth in Non-Alcoholic Beer Category

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Wednesday, September 16, 2020

TORONTO, Sept. 16, 2020 /CNW/ - Budweiser Canada today revealed that millennials yes, millennials are driving the recent growth of the no- and low-alcohol beer category, and the brand is introducing a new product Budweiser Zero to meet the demand.

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  • TORONTO, Sept. 16, 2020 /CNW/ - Budweiser Canada today revealed that millennials yes, millennials are driving the recent growth of the no- and low-alcohol beer category, and the brand is introducing a new product Budweiser Zero to meet the demand.
  • According to consumer data, the 19-to-34-year-old age group which includes millennials and older members of Generation Z led all demographic groups in consumption volume of non-alcoholic beer including Budweiser Prohibition Brew, launched in 2016 as Budweiser Canada's first no-alcohol beer.
  • Between 2013 and 2018, sales of non-alcoholic beer increased by more than 50%, and over the past year, the category has grown 12% in total volume.
  • "Millennials are taking charge of their health and wellness and want a refreshing beer that they can enjoy at any time," said D'Agostini.