1. MET BALL THEME A CHALLENGE FOR GUESTS: The fashion world is gearing up for the Costume Institute gala Monday at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, but its celebration of the punk era is leaving guests wondering what to wear. New York Post: "This is a tough thematic event for a glam gala,” said Cameron Silver, co-owner of vintage boutique Decades. “Punk is the antithesis of quintessential glamour. It has influenced runways, but I don’t know if rich people want to look poor, especially when you’re buying a table for a quarter of a million dollars.” http://bit.ly/jPhBzJ
2. BUD LIGHT ANNOUNCES MAJOR SUMMER MUSIC PROMOTION: A summer promotion from Bud Light called Bud Light Music First will culminate in the beer brand presenting one concert in each of the 50 states on a single day, August 1. The promotion has a mobile app that will have prizes for fans and includes partners Myspace and Live Nation Entertainment. Press release: http://bit.ly/Zp3dGQ
3. WOULD YOU HOST A CORPORATE RETREAT HERE?: A new trend in corporate retreats: hosting them at wineries. The concept has taken off at locations across the globe, including Viu Manent in Chile. New York Times: "How much time will be spent as amateur viticulturists depends on the agenda and what the boss wants to accomplish. But a day always ends with a dinner and generous servings of the Malbec that Viu Manent is known for." http://nyti.ms/11WSlDi
* LOCAL NEWS *
BOSTON: Read to Succeed will host a benefit breakfast at the State Room on May 7. Speakers include U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren and author Dennis Lehane.
CHICAGO: The Art Institute of Chicago's Woman's Board and Board of Trustees will host "Un Moment Merveilleux"—a gala celebrating the new exhibition Impressionism, Fashion, and Modernity—on June 22. Sponsored by Graff, the gala will include an alfresco cocktail reception, a seated dinner, and a preview of the exhibition.
Party With a Purpose, an industry networking event, will take place at the Underground during the Americas Incentive, Business Travel, and Meetings Exhibition on June 12.
LONDON: Hilton London Metropole has finished the first phase of a $9.1 million lobby renovation, which added two food and beverage outlets: EDG Bar & Lounge and Whisky Lounge. Aukett Fitzroy Robinson designed the space.
LOS ANGELES: Classic Party Rentals opened its newest showroom with an event for 100 people April 23. Press release: http://bit.ly/156fHuN
State Social House, a new restaurant and lounge, is set to open in West Hollywood in early June. It will have a first-floor dining room for 150, an upstairs piano bar for 75 people, and a smokers' lounge.
Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://www.masterplanneronline.com/losangeles
MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: Riverside Hotel in Fort Lauderdale is offering a new teambuilding activity, "Meet History," that involves a photo scavenger hunt that covers well-known area landmarks as well as other spots that are significant to the hotel and city.
NEW YORK: Mad. Sq. Eats, Madison Square Park’s seasonal pop-up culinary market, returns Friday.
BBJ Linen has opened a New York office at 7 West 34th Street and held launch events for the press and clients.
Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://www.masterplanneronline.com/newyork
WASHINGTON: The Jefferson, DC is hosting its third James Bond Dinner May 23 at the hotel. This year each course from executive chef Chris Jakubiec will be named after Bond girls, with pairings from wine director Michael Scaffidi. Other event details include costumed geishas serving the sake accompanying the “Kissy Suzuki” course.
A Mother's Day shopping event at Tabandeh boutique May 8 will benefit the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund.
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With contributions from Jenny Berg in Chicago, Alesandra Dubin in Los Angeles, Mitra Sorrells in Orlando, and Jenna Berris, Beth Kormanik, Lauren Matthews, and Anna Sekula in New York.
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