GLOBAL: Peanuts Worldwide has begun its “Take Care With Peanuts” multiyear initiative to celebrate the comic strip’s 70th anniversary. Kicking off with a hospital art project to bring Snoopy and Woodstock murals to hospitals worldwide, the philanthropic endeavor aims to remind us to be good global citizens by featuring three vital messages through additional initiatives dubbed “Take Care of Yourself,” “Take Care of Each Other,” and “Take Care of the Earth.”
NATIONAL: The International Live Events Association (ILEA) is hosting an ILEAFORUM discussion on Oct. 14, titled “Leaning Into Diversity: Practical Steps to Making Change.” The virtual event will take place on ILEA’s Impexium platform and will include speakers such as Andrew Roby, founder of the National Events Council, as well as opportunities to create partnerships and diversify the industry.
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) is hosting a virtual symposium and award luncheon on Oct. 16. Participants tuning in will hear directly from leading breast cancer experts. BCRF currently supports a cohort of 275 scientists pursuing high-impact, life-saving research, and the digital event will show attendees the strides in research donors are helping make possible.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA: The Quirk Hotel Charlottesville has reopened after COVID-19-related closures. This Hyatt property boasts 11,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space including a private dining room and an expansive art gallery.
LAS VEGAS: Plaza Hotel & Casino has launched a new #MaskOnMeetOn initiative, outlining various protocols for the safe return of meetings and events. In addition to requiring face masks and social distancing, highlights include a partnership with PSAV for hybrid meetings, virtual site inspections, adjusted air filtration, and more.
SAN FRANCISCO: The Media Tastemakers Summit is taking place virtually Oct. 7-10 via Zoom. The third annual summit will discuss challenges and opportunities in lifestyle media in categories such as food, wine, fashion, design, and travel. Attendees will also learn how to excel in podcasting, creating broadcast food content, and much more.
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