June 26, 2015: Dalai Lama to Visit Glastonbury Festival, Univision Drops Miss USA Pageant Over Trump’s Comments on Immigration, Rogue Model Makes Political Protest at Men’s Show

1. DALAI LAMA TO VISIT GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL: The Glastonbury Festival is making news for a nonmusical headliner: the Dalai Lama will visit the sold-out music festival this weekend. The New York Times: “The holy leader would visit the festival to speak on Sunday as part of a brief tour of the United Kingdom taking place in the lead up to his 80th birthday, in July. According to a statement, the Dalai Lama will share his ‘message of compassion, nonviolence and the oneness of humanity’ in a speech at the festival’s Green Fields, a verdant playground area that overlooks the festival’s main stages.” http://nyti.ms/1Cyi8lJ

2. UNIVISION DROPS MISS USA PAGEANT OVER TRUMP’S COMMENTS ON IMMIGRATION: Following Donald Trump’s “insulting remarks about Mexican immigrants" as part of his presidential campaign, Univision said it would cancel its Spanish-language coverage of the Miss USA Pageant and end its business relationship with the show’s producer, the Miss Universe Organization, who is a part owner. Associated Press: “During his presidential campaign kickoff speech last week, Trump portrayed immigrants from Mexico as ‘bringing drugs, they're bringing crime, they're rapists, and some, I assume, are good people.’ … In an interview Thursday, Trump said his criticism was directed against U.S. policymakers, not the Mexican people or government, adding that Univision would be defaulting on its contract if it doesn't air the pageant and he would take legal action.”

3. ROGUE MODEL MAKES POLITICAL PROTEST AT MEN’S SHOW: A model walking in Rick Owens’s men’s show in Paris on Thursday brought unexpected drama when he unfurled a handwritten statement that read “Please Kill Angela Merkel — Not.” Women’s Wear Daily: “Owens was furious at the unauthorized statement. ‘It’s a crazy, rogue, f***ing model that I punched when he came back out,’ the designer told WWD after the show, adding: ‘Please say that I punched him.’” http://bit.ly/1dicmOf

* LOCAL NEWS *

ATLANTA:  A new concept from Painted Hospitality, an upscale bar and gaming parlor called the Painted Duck, is slated to open in the summer of 2016. The Stockyards Atlanta location will have duckpin bowling lanes, indoor deck shuffleboard, and two private karaoke rooms.

The Atlanta Meatball Festival, presented by TasteATL, will return to Belle Isle Square in Sandy Springs for a second year on August 30. Correction: The date of this event has been updated.

AUSTIN:  Community leaders have organized a daylong benefit concert, FloodAidTX, on Sunday to raise money for flood relief efforts in the wake of the flooding in Central Texas. The concert will take place at the Palmer Events Center.

CHICAGO:  How You Roll is now open in the Loop. The fast-casual Asian restaurant hosts private events and sushi-making classes for groups.

The Chicago Riverwalk will host a number of food, drink, and music events this weekend for downtown workers and families. ABC7: http://abc7.ws/1KaRPbo

LAS VEGAS:  Omnia at Caesars Palace announced that Steve Angello will be the venue's newest resident DJ. The Grammy-nominated Swedish producer will begin his residency at the nightclub on August 4 and will play during select dates in August and September. Las Vegas Sun: http://bit.ly/1JmtDEq

LOS ANGELES:  First Lady Michelle Obama will speak at the opening ceremonies of the Special Olympics World Games at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on July 25. AP: http://apne.ws/1Ly4g2U

The sixth annual L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade culinary cookout is slated for September 12 at U.C.L.A.’s Royce Quad.

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

MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA:  Caudalie Boutique Spa has opened its first Miami-area location at Aventura Mall. The French skincare brand’s 650-square-foot space has one treatment room but can set up private events with express facials. The venue hosted a 100-person grand-opening reception on June 16.

PHILADELPHIA:  Beyoncé and the Weeknd will headline the fourth annual Made in America festival, which will take place September 5-6 on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Philly.com: http://bit.ly/1QRLXJR

NEW YORK:  Fiat, a sponsor of the city’s Pride events, will present a rainbow-colored 500X at the PrideFest and Pride March on Sunday.

Diffa will host its fourth annual Picnic by Design event August 5 at Ramscale Studio in the West Village.

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

ORLANDO/CENTRAL FLORIDA:  North Quarter Tavern is a new restaurant just north of downtown Orlando. Scott Joseph's Orlando Restaurant Guide: http://bit.ly/1LFpxVA

SAN FRANCISCO:  Parada, the latest restaurant from chef Carlos Altamirano, opened yesterday in Walnut Creek. The "new Peruivan" concept serves lunch and dinner with updated takes on traditional Peruvian dishes. SFGate: http://bit.ly/1Igu4yA

TORONTO:  Yahoo News Canada: “If the success of the last five years is anything to go by, Pride Toronto 2015 can expect to play host to well in excess of a million attendees during its ten-day-long run. Some estimates even put the attendance numbers closer to two million.” http://yhoo.it/1RCqSy8

WASHINGTON, D.C.:  AlliedPRA has named Christopher McAnany vice president of corporately owned offices. He will oversee sales and operations of the Washington and South Florida locations.

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With contributions from Jenny Berg in Chicago, Alesandra Dubin in Los Angeles, Mitra Sorrells in Orlando, and Beth Kormanik, Michele Laufik, Jill Menze, Anna Sekula, and Ian Zelaya in New York.

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