1. THREE PRESIDENTS, OPRAH HELP COMMEMORATE MARCH ON WASHINGTON: Marking the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington Wednesday were President Obama as well as Presidents Clinton and Carter, entertainers Jamie Foxx and Oprah Winfrey, and others. While rain stalled security checkpoints, the peaceful event recalled the march that saw Martin Luther King Jr. deliver his "I Have a Dream" speech. Washington Post: "Forgoing an umbrella in spite of persistent drizzle, Obama then addressed a crowd that extended beyond the Reflecting Pool. Some television networks showed archival footage of the 1963 crowd in split screen, giving the appearance of the modern president speaking across the decades to the grainy black-and-white masses of history." http://wapo.st/14aGQHI
2. GOLF CHANNEL GOOFS ON M.L.K. TIE-IN: While news networks offered plenty of coverage of the March on Washington, including social media outreach to their audiences, not every network got it right. New York Post: "The Golf Channel decided to mark the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous "I Have a Dream" speech with an invitation to its Twitter followers to share their 'golf dream.' The query sparked an Internet backlash that wasn't becalmed by the red-faced network's deletion of the lunchtime tweet and a belated apology." http://bit.ly/192r4Sr
3. VICTORIA SECRET DENIES ONE DIRECTION: Victoria's Secret shot down rumors that British boy band One Direction would preform at its fashion show in November. The lingerie company will announce its entertainment in October. AM New York: http://bit.ly/1dtotqP
* LOCAL NEWS *
AUSTIN: Chef Brad Sorenson, who appeared on the sixth season of the Next Food Network Star, has opened the restaurant No Va, which means “doesn’t go” in Spanish, at 87 Rainey Street. The menu features his twists on updated classics and a late-night menu of gourmet pizza and tacos.
BOSTON: On September 18, Aerosmith drummer Joey Kramer will make appearances at Big Y in Franklin and Walpole. The appearances will promote Kramer's organic coffee line, Rockin' and Roastin', which is available at Big Y.
Salem restaurant Red Lulu, which is currently located on Lafayette Street, will move to Washington Street in downtown Salem. Slated to open this winter, the new restaurant will be renamed Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar. It will serve Mexican-inspired fare and seat 110 inside and 40 on a patio.
CHICAGO: On September 20-21, the Founder's Board of the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago will host the Designer Closet pop-up shop event. On the third level of the 900 North Michigan Avenue Shops, the event will offer secondhand designer apparel from brands such as Chanel and YSL.
The Chicago French Market will host its Harvest Festival October 10-12. Autumnal eats such as pumpkin-spice soup and candy apples will be on offer, and there will be a full day of entertainment and special tastings on Saturday.
LAS VEGAS: Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation culinary benefit is slated for October 17 at Rain Nightclub at the Palms Resort Casino.
LONDON: Ace Hotel London Shoreditch—the hip brand's first location outside of the United States—opens September 9, and the hotel is accepting reservations.
LOS ANGELES: MC Hammer, Laz Alonso, Wilson Cruz, James Lesure, and David Oweloyo will be presenters at the 2013 AdColor Awards, presented as part of the AdColor industry conference, September 19-21 at the Beverly Hilton.
Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://www.masterplanneronline.com/losangeles
MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: The Palm Beach Zoo will hold an expanded Food Truck Safari on Saturday. Gourmet food trucks will be spread throughout the zoo near various animal exhibits. More than 1,000 people attended the inaugural Food Truck Safari in July.
NEW YORK: Redwood Media Group will debut the first Spectrum New York art fair October 3-6 in the North Hall of the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.
Jerry Sibal Design, the floral and event decor firm, has launched a new Web site and retail shop at jerrysibal.com.
CMJ Music Marathon announced its initial artist lineup for the October 15-19 event. Highlights include Betty Who, the Dismemberment Plan, Empress Of, the Griswolds, Half Moon Run, Helio Sequence, Menomena, and Woodkid.
Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://www.masterplanneronline.com/newyork
ORLANDO: Hyatt Hotels is buying the Peabody Orlando for $717 million and will rename it the Hyatt Regency Orlando Convention Center as of October 1. http://bit.ly/14DqV8e
TORONTO: The Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology will host the 50th anniversary Model Boat Show & Competition September 7-8.
WASHINGTON: Global Events Partners named Catherine Chaulet president of GEP Destination Management, a collection of nine branded companies throughout the United States.
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With contributions from Jenny Berg in Chicago, Alesandra Dubin in Los Angeles, Mitra Sorrells in Orlando, and Beth Kormanik, Lauren Matthews, and Anna Sekula in New York.
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