1. VENUES UPDATE BATHROOMS TO REFLECT GENDER-NEUTRAL POLICIES: Across the country, venues such as the Whitney Museum of American Art and Pass & Provisions restaurant in Houston are designating restrooms as “all-gender” to welcome all patrons. Some changes are required by local law while others reflect carefully made decisions by the venues. The New York Times: “But strict plumbing codes or landmark status mean that businesses can’t just change the signage and then be in compliance. Multiple codes regulate the requirements, depending on the type of building, the year it was built and occupancy. In some cases, the code stipulates that a venue is allowed to have all-gender facilities rather than being required to do so, reflecting a shift from economic to societal considerations.” http://nyti.ms/1S3o2mP
2. THE SURPRISING WAYS BRIDES CELEBRATE THEIR BIG DAY: Today’s brides are booking more than just hair and makeup appointments on their wedding day. Hotels are offering unusual opportunities for wedding parties—from physical activities such as snowmobile scavenger hunts to cultural jaunts like private museum tours to personalized spa treatments such as apothecary blending parties with bridesmaids. Vogue: “These wedding day activities with friends and family are not only about fun, but also about differentiating your ‘I do’ moments from everyone else’s. Jessica Janik, founder of bridal concierge company The Invisible Bridesmaid, explains, ‘It’s crucial to have elements that make your wedding feel ultra-personal to everyone involved.’” http://goo.gl/IeFmHV
3. NEW TOOL HELPS PLANNERS SELECT EVENT DATES: The survey company Doodle announced a partnership with electronic invitation company Paperless Post to help event planners choose dates for their events. TechCrunch: “The integration works in both directions, he added — you can schedule something on Doodle and then send an invitation via Paperless Post, or you can can send out a Paperless Post invite that includes a link to a Doodle poll. And you can poll attendees about non-schedule-related issues, like the venue of an event or the food that you’ll serve.” http://tcrn.ch/1kCSARz
* LOCAL NEWS *
BOSTON: The “Rattlin’ Around the Christmas Tree” fund-raiser will take place December 2 at Poe’s Kitchen at the Rattlesnake. The event benefits the Globe Santa Fund.
CHICAGO: The 19th annual Edison Park Turkey Trot 5K will take place on Thanksgiving Day and benefits Imerman Angels.
LAS VEGAS: Culinary Performance Media has announced the launch of Traveling Restaurant Ultimate Competition Kitchen, known as Truck. The 70-foot-long truck features two custom competition kitchens, an 18-foot media wall, LFD screens, and two interactive displays on the side of a theater-like stage for live cooking demonstrations.
LOS ANGELES: The seventh annual VidCon will take place June 23-25 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Mashable: http://on.mash.to/1LVR1aC
Local event listings from the new Masterplanner: http://www.masterplanneronline.com/losangeles
MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: Haute Living magazine celebrated its current cover model, the designer India Hicks, at a private dinner November 3 at the Vhernier boutique. Chef Dena Marino from MC Kitchen catered the four-course dinner.
NEW YORK: Madison Square Boys & Girls Club will host its 49th annual Christmas Tree Ball on December 4 at Cipriani 42nd Street.
The 18th annual Food Allergy Ball, a black-tie gala that benefits Food Allergy Research & Education, will take place December 8 at the American Museum of Natural History. The event will honor CBS Corporation C.O.O. Joseph Ianniello and Major Food Group's Mario Carbone, Rich Torrisi, and Jeff Zalaznick.
The gourmet grocery store Dean & DeLuca announced plans for a third New York location in the financial district to open in late summer 2016. In addition to offering catering, the site will likely have a full-service restaurant.
Local event listings from the new Masterplanner: http://www.masterplanneronline.com/newyork
ORLANDO/CENTRAL FLORIDA: The 29th annual Festival of Trees will take place November 14-22 at the Orlando Museum of Art. A kickoff event, "A Gala to Remember," will take place November 13.
SAN FRANCISCO: Napa Valley officials decide to leave in place the permitting process for events at wineries. Napa Valley Register: http://bit.ly/1MRQvya
TORONTO: The Pan Am Games cost the city a reported $2.4 billion. For delivering the games on budget, 57 Pan Am officials will share a bonus pool of $6 million. Toronto Sun: http://bit.ly/1RzJct1
WASHINGTON, D.C.: Fall Out Boy, Andra Day, Tori Kelly, and Trombone Shorty are slated to perform at the National Christmas Tree Lighting on December 3. The 93rd edition of the holiday event is presented by the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation.
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