1. JIMMY KIMMEL TO RETURN AS HOST OF PRIMETIME EMMY AWARDS: ABC has tapped late-night host Jimmy Kimmel to host this year’s Emmy awards, which take place September 18 in Los Angeles. It’s the second time that Kimmel will helm the awards after a stint as host in 2012. What can viewers expect from this year’s show? USA Today predicts an installment of his “mean tweets” segment, some light-hearted teasing of the stars in the audience, as well as some political humor: “Considering how much the late night host has had to say about the election this year so far (AND IT'S ONLY MARCH, PEOPLE) we think he'll have some material of some sort when September rolls around.” http://usat.ly/1OYqbwB
2. SXSW TO DEBUT "ROBOT RANCH": South by Southwest Interactive will introduce attendees to robots who can mix drinks, take photographs of event guests, and deliver groceries, among other functions. They will be housed at the conference’s first “Robot Ranch.” Adweek: “While still a nascent area, especially for marketers, the robot realm is finally more reality than sci-fi. … [At Robot Ranch], attendees will have the chance to get to know AI animals in a fun and friendly way, according to the organizers. Robot Ranch will feature a range of robotics companies and their creations, with each having its own fenced ‘pen,’ enabling attendees to get their hands on the machines and chat with creators.” http://bit.ly/21RyPK0
3. ‘MARIE CLAIRE’ TO TAKE 200 INFLUENTIAL WOMEN ON POWER TRIP: Marie Claire is jumping into the women’s conference space with Power Trip, a “36-hour in-flight networking and pop-up conference in San Francisco.” Boldface names such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Drew Barrymore, Tracee Ellis-Ross, Donna Karan, and Google’s head of industry fashion, Lisa Green, will participate in the event, which begins on the flight to the event. Under a partnership with JetBlue, there will be a plane carrying 100 guests from New York and 100 more will join them in San Francisco for the two-day junket. Women’s Wear Daily: “Power Trippers plan to leave after breakfast on March 21, spend the night at the W Hotel San Francisco and return in time for a late dinner on Tuesday. Cocktails at Xochi Birch’s house will be followed by a dinner elsewhere with Barrymore handling the wine pairings.” http://bit.ly/1QDWDtV
Correction: This item has been updated to reflect how guests will arrive at the event, fixing incorrect information from Women’s Wear Daily.
* LOCAL NEWS *
ATLANTA: Corporate meal delivery service Foodee will debut in Atlanta with a launch party at the Southern Gentleman on March 17.
AUSTIN: Marriott Rewards and partner Universal Music Group will turn the JW Marriott Austin into a temporary music venue called Music Is Universal, as part of the hotel brand's rewards club's sponsorship of South by Southwest. The private, daily artist showcases for Marriott Rewards members will include a performance by Ryan Adams and the Avett Brothers on March 16.
BOSTON: Forbes will bring its Under 30 Summit to Boston October 16-19. The by-invite event will be held at Faneuil Hall. Boston Globe: bit.ly/1X6CFZ2
CHICAGO: The Children’s Place Association will host its “Once Upon a Time” gala at Morgan Manufacturing on April 16. The event will include dinner and dancing; organizers expect some 400 guests.
DENVER: Paul French has been named executive chef of Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center. French will oversee more than 40 culinary professionals and meals for events in the hotel's newly renovated 60,600 square feet of meeting and event space that can hold as many as 2,500 guests.
LAS VEGAS: Caesars Palace is slated to open Montecristo Cigar Bar later this month. The cigar lounge will pair notable cigar offerings with whiskeys and small bites in a modern 4,000-square-foot environment designed by the Rockwell Group.
LOS ANGELES: Great Wolf Lodge Southern California held its grand-opening event on March 4 in Garden Grove. The celebration included a first look at the new resort, which features a 105,000-square-foot indoor water park, all-suite accommodations, more than 20 attractions, games and amenities, and 21,000 square feet of meeting and banquet space.
The Los Angeles Master Chorale's gala, "Broadway on Grand," will take place March 19 at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Tony award-winner Jason Robert Brown will perform with the chorus during the event.
Jason Hsiang has been named senior vice president of development for Sbe Hotel Group.
Local event listings from the new Masterplanner: http://www.masterplanneronline.com/losangeles
MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: Whole Foods Market Miami Metro stores will host a series of a events as part of Whole Planet Foundation’s 2016 Prosperity Campaign to raise $3.5 million for global poverty alleviation. Events include Kid’s Breakfast & Bracelet Making on Saturday at Whole Foods Market Coral Gables; a made-to-order taco drive on March 16 at Whole Foods Market Aventura; Family Day with natural Easter egg dying on March 26 at Whole Foods Market Pinecrest; and an art auction lasting the month of March at Whole Foods Market Downtown Miami.
NEW YORK: Fox Sports and NextVR will broadcast the 2016 Big East Men's Basketball Tournament's quarterfinal, semifinal, and championship games live in virtual reality from Madison Square Garden. The games, which will take place Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, respectively, will be available to watch in virtual reality on the Fox Sports section on the NextVR portal.
The Korean American League for Civic Action's 16th annual benefit gala will take place March 18 at the Yale Club.
The Wildlife Conservation Society's eighth annual Run for the Wild 5K will take place April 30 at the Bronx Zoo. The event will also feature a beer garden, a silent disco, and a rock climbing wall.
Local event listings from the new Masterplanner: http://www.masterplanneronline.com/newyork
SAN FRANCISCO: Hotel Zeppelin is now open in San Francisco. The property has 196 rooms and suites, a game room, and a street-level café, bar, and lounge.
SEATTLE: Cort Party Rental has debuted a new design center and distribution facility in Everett, Washington. The new location brings together the furniture rental company's two party rental brands, ABC Special Event Rentals and AA Party Rentals.
TORONTO: The 2016 YWCA Women of Distinction Awards event is scheduled for May 26 at the Carlu.
WASHINGTON, D.C.: The 13th annual Blue Jeans Ball, a benefit for the Capital Area Food Bank, will take place Sunday at the Marriott Marquis Hotel. New this year, restaurants and suppliers will create dishes “in the spirit of wellness” to reflect the food bank’s mission to offer nutritious ingredients to the people it serves.
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