1. 'BREAKING BAD' HOSTS FINALE SCREENING IN CEMETERY: AMC series Breaking Bad ended last night, and several cast members gathered for a screening at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery that doubled as a fund-raiser that raised $1.8 million for an anti-bullying effort. Afterward, Jimmy Kimmel moderated a panel discussion that aired on television. Hollywood Reporter: "Though doors weren't open until 6:30 p.m., fans dressed up in hazmat suits and full Heisenberg regalia were lined up at the gate. Some were drinking from beakers, while one fan was spotted handing out 'free meth' from a Los Pollos Hermanos bucket. One young woman was dressed up as the infamous pink teddy bear from season two and carrying a sign reading 'Have an A1 day.'" http://bit.ly/1hdFIbY
2. THE NERDIEST CRUISE EVER: Tech entrepreneurs shared ideas in one of the unlikeliest settings: a four-month-long cruise called Unreasonable at Sea. New York Times: "Even the organizers knew it sounded far-fetched (hence the name). For 100 days, the founders of 11 start-ups sailed the world, joined by a rotating cast of corporate bigwigs and mentors that included Jeff Hoffman, a former chief executive of a Priceline company; Prince Fahad bin Faisal Al Saud, a member of the Saudi royal family, and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. … The software giants Microsoft and SAP each paid six figures to secure cabins for their executives, eager for access to fertile minds. The college students were marshaled by the University of Virginia, through its Semester at Sea study-abroad program."
3. TWO FASHION WEEK EVENTS CLAIM SAME NAME: At L.A. Fashion Week next month, two separate events are named "Designer and the Muse." The events, sponsored by A La Mode Productions and Fashion Group International, will be on different days and at different venues, which may minimize confusion, but neither wants to give up the moniker. California Apparel News: "While both events are taking place in the litigious environment of the Los Angeles area, neither production house is talking about a lawsuit." http://bit.ly/16YtmzK
* COAST TO COAST *
Mirrorball's Web site Societe Perrier held a virtual music festival last week. Dubbed SPestival, the debut event offered music performances 24 hours a day from September 24-26 as well as DJ mixes, Andy Warhol animated GIFs, cocktail recipes, and other content.
* LOCAL NEWS *
BOSTON: The American Heart Association will host its "Reception in Red" at Crowne Plaza Boston Newton Hotel on November 7. The event raises awareness for heart disease, and is sponsored by Macy's.
The Peabody Essex Museum will host its Future Creativity Gala on November 9. The evening will include a lighting scheme that simulates moonlight, culinary stations, a "creativity lounge," and spontaneous performances.
CHICAGO: The Dawson is slated to open this fall at 730 West Grand Avenue. Inspired by Chicago in the late 19th century, the neighborhood-style venue will have an upstairs private dining room with denim wall coverings, custom chandeliers, and a fireplace. Menu items will include chicken-fried steak and bananas Foster; the cocktail program will include cherry phosphates made with house sodas.
LAS VEGAS: Winter in Venice, a series of events sponsored by the Venetian and the Palazzo Las Vegas, will include La Cucina Italiana Festival, a four-day program that will include events and culinary workshops featuring chefs Mario Batali, Buddy Valastro, Dario Cecchini, Wolfgang Puck, Roberto Caporuscio, Anthony Giglio, and others.
LOS ANGELES: As of Tuesday, Designer8 Event Furniture Rental will open its inventory to party rental companies and vendors in Southern California. The firm also is expanding its services beyond furniture rental into the areas of customization, delivery, and set up.
The Special Event Company is producing the 2013 U.S. Business Leadership Network’s 16th annual Conference & Expo, which begins today at the Los Angeles Airport Marriott and is expected to draw more than 600 attendees.
The third annual American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards are Saturday at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Actor Joey Lawrence is hosting the event, which will air as a 90-minute special on the Hallmark Channel October 30.
The Anaheim/Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau recently selected industry veteran Mindy Abel for the position of senior vice president of strategy and development.
Caruso Affiliated announced that Citi is a co-presenting sponsor of the Los Angeles Fashion Council Collections, which will debut its new home at the Grove on October 9-10.
Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://www.masterplanneronline.com/losangeles
MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction presented by Goya Foods will return for its 16th year November 6 at the Hyatt Regency Miami.
NEW YORK: Hester Street Café, a new collaboration with the Hester Street Fair community market, opens Wednesday at the New Museum.
On October 24, the Society of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center will host the 25th annual Preview Party for the International Fine Art and Antique Dealers Show. More than 1,000 guests are expected for the event, held at the Park Avenue Armory.
The restaurant Bubby's plans to open its new location in mid-October, directly across from the southernmost entrance to the High Line in the meatpacking district
Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://www.masterplanneronline.com/newyork
WASHINGTON: ISES DC is hosting "Beyond the Food and Brew," a beer tasting dinner October 8 at H Street's Atlas Performing Arts Center featuring local beers from 3 Stars Brewing Company and dinner by Granville Moore's. Unipark will provide valet, and Travelling Bean will host a cocktail reception. To register, visit http://www.dcises.org/eventnosignup/beyond-food-brew.
The VelocityDC post-performance party October 11 at Sidney Harman Hall will feature hand-dancing lessons from the National Hand Dance Association.
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