April 8, 2013: WrestleMania's Surging Popularity, Cyd Wilson's New Venture, H&M's Four-City Launch

1. WRESTLEMANIA DRAWS 100,000 FANS: Just how big is WrestleMania, the WWE's signature event that came to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey this weekend? For starters, it was the biggest event in the stadium's history. Forbes: "WWE’s senior vice president of special events, John Saboor, notes that 'cities very much view WrestleMania week like they do the Super Bowl, Final Four, and other major sports and entertainment opportunities: as an economic development proposition.'" http://onforb.es/10Ix7ap

2. CYD WILSON STARTS MARKETING FIRM: After 17 years as Time Inc.’s director of creative development for the style and entertainment group, Cyd Wilson is starting her own entertainment marketing firm, Cyd Wilson Entertainment Marketing. Her former employer will be a client of the new firm, which will focus on philanthropic foundations, nonprofit businesses, national magazines, and Fortune 500 companies. www.cydwilson.com

3. H&M HOSTS FOUR-CITY LAUNCH: H&M's four-city launch for its second Conscious Exclusive collection drew fans of the brand to New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Miami. A celebrity was present at each store to promote the sustainable party clothes line. Women's Wear Daily: "In L.A., DJ Kissette blared pop tunes while many parents shopped the sustainable party clothes with their kids, presumably eager to see Victorious star Justice. “I’m super excited about this collection because I recycle myself, and I’m eco-conscious,” said the 20-year-old star." http://wwd.us/Xyq1rZ

* LOCAL NEWS *

BOSTON: The BostonGreenGala is Wednesday at the Microsoft New England Research & Development Center. The event will raise money for the Boston Green Academy charter school and draw students, educators, business leaders, and other environmental advocates for a night of interaction and presentations. http://bit.ly/10l6I3B

CHICAGO: The "Goldmine of Planet Bordeaux Wines" is April 19 at Skydeck Chicago. The event will offer a tasting of affordable wines from Bordeaux.

LAS VEGAS: The Las Vegas Foodie Fest, featuring more than 30 food trucks and vendors, will return to the Silverton Casino Hotel April 26-28. New this year, White Castle will bring its grills and ingredients to provide its signature menu items.

Dinner in the Sky Las Vegas will host its first aerial dining experience April 29 on an 8.8-acre site outside of the city, and it will officially open early this summer. Guests will be strapped into the dinner table and suspended 180 feet in the air for food, drinks, and 360-degree views of Las Vegas. The two tables will seat 22 guests each and a reception area on the ground will hold as many as 1,000 people for private events.

LOS ANGELES: The Los Angeles Times reviews Chi Spacca, home of a 42-ounce, $175 steak: http://lat.ms/Y36TNR

Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://masterplanneronline.com/losangeles

MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: Menin Hotels is making Radio Pop-Up Bar a permanent fixture, renaming it Radio Bar. The South Beach spot will expand the cocktail and snack menu, which includes pizza from Pizza Bar.

NEW YORK: Elle's fourth annual Women in Music Celebration will take place at the Edison Ballroom in New York Wednesday. Along with presenting sponsor CoverGirl, Elle celebrates the May “Women in Music” issue with a private concert featuring Kelly Rowland, Rita Ora, Martha Wainwright, and DJ Harley Viera-Newton.

The Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club's President's Dinner is April 16 at the Mandarin Oriental. The black-tie event will kick off the 41st Annual Decorator Show House Season. Hosted by Architectural Digest, the evening will honor general partner of the New York Yankees Jennifer Steinbrenner and president of the Museum of the City of New York Susan Henshaw Jones and feature a cocktail reception, a formal dinner, a special performance of In the Heights by members of the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club, and more.

The Jack Daniels distillery will launch its “Live at the Landmark” concert series Monday at Grand Central Terminal. Bestek will provide lighting, staging, and audio systems to help kick off this national tour featuring aspiring artists and bands.

The redevelopment plan for the new Pier 17 will begin October 1 and includes  a "new green roof for concerts and other events." http://bit.ly/Xsj77F

Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://www.masterplanneronline.com/newyork

ORLANDO: The fourth annual Cabaret and Cabernet is April 20 at the UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management. The event, which will celebrate the 50th anniversary of UCF and the 30th anniversary of Rosen College, will feature four courses of tapas, wine tasting, and more. http://bit.ly/ZtN4FS

TORONTO: The ReelWorld Film Festival, which showcases emerging and established filmmakers from racially diverse backgrounds, takes place Wednesday to Sunday at Famous Players Canada Square.

WASHINGTON: El Centro D.F. will host its second annual Guacamole Festival May 1-June 30 with several varieties of the dish such as "Pacifico," with grilled beet, roasted walnut, queso fresco, diced orange, citrus chipotle salt, and lime juice. The restaurant is creating a beverage menu to pair with the items.

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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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