DALLAS: After welcoming over 250,000 guests in Toronto and Los Angeles (including multiple extensions due to overwhelming demand), World of Barbie is making its way to the DFW area at Stonebriar Centre in Frisco on Nov. 18. This immersive experience is produced by live entertainment company Kilburn Live, in collaboration with Mattel, along with global events leader IMG. The 25,000-square-foot attraction allows fans to explore a life-size Barbie Dreamhouse, try out several Barbie careers displayed in various interactive rooms, and even sit behind the wheel of a full-size Barbie DreamCamper Van.
JACKSON HOLE, WYO.: Teton Mountain Lodge & Spa, part of the Noble House Hotels and Resorts collection of luxury hotels and resorts, announced the appointment of Troy Batten, the current executive chef of the hotel’s award-winning Spur Restaurant & Bar and Spur Catering, as the new area director of food and beverage. In his new leadership role, Batten will oversee all aspects of service, planning, and quality for the food and beverage operations at the resort and its newly renovated on-site restaurant, Spur Restaurant & Bar. Baten will also lead Spur Catering, which services groups, meetings, and social events for both Teton Mountain Lodge & Spa and Hotel Terra Jackson Hole.
NEW YORK: On Oct. 7, Food Karma’s beloved fall event CiderFeast NYC is back in Brooklyn, this time with an indoor and outdoor location at Industry City Brooklyn. Experience a curated collection of 20 of the top hard cider brands from New York, New Jersey, New England, and abroad, plus wine, craft beer, and spirits. The all-inclusive event also features a roster of artisanal snacks and small plates, including aged country hams, local bread, cheese, grilled vegetables, and hot sauces.
WASHINGTON, D.C.: DLeña by chef Richard Sandoval announced the return of its annual DĂa de los Muertos dining celebration this fall. From Oct. 3 through Nov. 5, guests are invited to experience the artistry of dLeña’s kitchen and bar programs on a mesmerizing journey that blurs the lines between the spirit world and the physical realm. DĂa de Los Muertos is a celebration that centers on remembering family and friends while bringing their stories, memories, and lives back to life through food, drinks, and reminiscing. Richard Sandoval Hospitality (RSH) has created an immersive experience to celebrate the holiday’s rituals and symbolize the unification of life and death.
On Nov. 2, the National Children’s Museum will host its largest fundraising event of the year, the Dreamers Soirée, an evening that celebrates and reflects the joys of childhood: imagination, play, and (of course) dreams. An elegant seated dinner will be hosted by Abby Phillip, anchor of CNN NewsNight with Abby Phillip, bringing together Washingtonians in support of the museum’s mission of inspiring children to care about and change the world. The evening will progress into a celebratory soiree, featuring signature cocktails, culinary delights, dancing, live music, and more.
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