Culture | Oct. 2026
THE BUZZ: OCTOBER 2026
By Contributor
PHOTOGRAPHY BY JIMMY CHAN
GAME SET MAHJ
A new platform designed to help mahjong clubs, groups, teachers and casual players connect, coordinate and organize all of their groups and games in one place is making it easier to find a game, connect and declare Mahjong! Game Set Mahj allows casual players, regular hosts, clubs, teachers, organizations, restaurants—or really anyone who wishes to host and coordinate mahjong fun—to create a mahjong group and easily schedule and coordinate games. Multiple groups can coexist in one user’s dashboard so they can easily stay on top of all of their different groups/games and playing times. It also offers a hub for players to connect with others near them or create a group if there isn’t one in their community. gamesetmahj.com
BUCKET LIST
Atlas Ocean Voyages, the luxury expedition cruise line known for its intimate yacht-style vessels, today announced new pre-voyage land experience programs designed to complement its Kenya and South Africa voyages for guests sailing aboard Atlas Adventurer during the yacht’s spring 2029 season. Three programs depart from Nairobi, Kenya, including one developed in partnership with the renowned luxury travel operator Abercrombie & Kent and connect to voyages departing from Mombasa. Four additional programs depart from Johannesburg, and one from Cape Town, South Africa, highlighting the region’s famous game reserves and winelands. Each program lets guests enhance their expedition experience with an immersive land program before boarding the yacht. The land experiences are designed to suit a range of durations and levels of exclusivity, each reflecting Atlas Ocean Voyages’ signature standard of boutique luxury. atlasoceanyoyages.com
GROUNDED
Behr Paint Company’s 2027 color of the year is a nuanced blend of moss and olive tones that bring natural vitality to a space, creating an atmosphere that feels intentional, inviting, and connected. The shade’s organic warmth evokes a sense of calm, creating welcoming rooms for living and hosting. To mark the 10th anniversary of its Color of the Year, Behr Paint is donating $250,000 to Habitat for Humanity to support their affordable home-ownership programs with construction materials and other needs to help families create homes that foster comfort, stability, and a sense of belonging. behr.com/2027coty
