1. WHY GLASTONBURY WILL HAVE SEE-THROUGH TOILETS: Music fans using the toilet at the Glastonbury Festival in England will have to use a see-through toilet. Using a two-way mirror, they will be able to see outside, although no one will be able to see them. Mashable: Chris Wainright, head of communications at WaterAid, said Loo with a View aims to raise awareness about the fact that a third of the world's population has choice but to use the toilet in the open. ‘This installation will allow a brief glimpse into the lives of those who have nowhere safe to go to the toilet, and often suffer the indignity of being stared at, harassed or even attacked,’ Wainright said. ‘This is an issue that particularly affects women and girls who often have to wait until dark to defecate in the open, making them more vulnerable to abuse.’” http://on.mash.to/1LkqSRt
2. THE UNSETTLING WAY ONE HOTEL IS FIGHTING FOOD WASTE: To reduce food waste at its buffet, an upscale hotel in Switzerland has posted photos of starving children along with messages for guests to reconsider overloading their plates. Los Angeles Times: “‘Good morning dear guests. For ethical and moral reasons, in Switzerland, we do not throw away any food. Please put on your plate only what you do eat. Thank you for your understanding,’ reads one sign, posted in both Chinese and English at Hotel Monopol in Lucerne.” http://lat.ms/1Fn1nK9
3. CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS TAKE STANLEY CUP OUT TO PARTY: Several Chicago venues have benefited from an unofficial tour of the Stanley Cup, hockey’s championship trophy, since the Blackhawks won it on Monday night. New York Post: “Fans were so keen to see the cup in person that the hashtag #cuptracker appeared on Twitter as crowds tried to track down the celebrating players. Since Monday, the 34.5-pound trophy’s been at a Cubs game, a private party in Wrigleyville, a dance club called The Mid and the JW Marriott hotel.” http://pge.sx/1TwPwUA
* LOCAL NEWS *
BOSTON: The City of Boston is soliciting ideas to revamp the event programming on City Hall Plaza. The initiative is dubbed: “ReEvent the Plaza.” BostInno: http://bit.ly/1FmtKbj
CHICAGO: Chicago Humanities Festival will host its 26th annual benefit gala on September 15 at Four Seasons Chicago.
LAS VEGAS: SpeedVegas, a new event venue on a 100-acre site on South Las Vegas Boulevard, will offer the chance to drive or ride exotic and muscle cars. Scheduled to open in January, the attraction will have indoor and outdoor observation decks, a café, and meeting space.
In conjunction with this weekend's Electric Daisy Carnival, Insomniac has created a video titled "#WeAreWideAwake," which aims to encourage safety at the event.
LOS ANGELES: Alison Bossert, formerly the head of Sony special events, has launched Final Bow productions. The boutique event company specializes in memorial services.
The fifth annual Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival will take place August 27-30.
Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://www.masterplanneronline.com/losangeles
MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: Sliderz Restaurants, a new burger concept, announced plans to open four locations in Miami-Dade and Broward County with the first eatery scheduled to debut later this summer. Chef Josh Marcus of Chow Down Grill and Josh’s Deli is the consulting chef.
NEW YORK: Lauren Simmons has joined Rafanelli Events as an event producer. Simmons previously was the director of event marketing at MTV 360.
The Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation will host its sixth annual Unconditional Love Dinner Dance Gala on July 18, with the location revealed after purchasing a ticket. The gala, which consists of cocktails, dinner, and dancing, will have a Great Gatsby theme with music by the Alex Donner Orchestra.
The Saybrook Point Inn & Spa has named John Lombardo as its general manager. The 82-room property, located in Old Saybrook, Connecticut, has more than 8,500 square feet of meetings space.
Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://www.masterplanneronline.com/newyork
ORLANDO/CENTRAL FLORIDA: Experience Kissimmee, the tourism authority for Osceola County, has hired Misty Johantgen as chief operating officer.
A new Charley's Steak House is planned for Winter Park. Scott Joseph's Orlando Restaurant Guide: http://bit.ly/1G4OkOR
SAN FRANCISCO: The 33rd annual San Francisco Jazz Festival, a longtime fall staple, has switched to summer with the opening of the SFJazz Center, which hosts a majority of the events. Running through June 21, the event's performers include country songwriter Shelby Lynne and jazz guitarist John Scofield. KTVU: http://bit.ly/1d1EN32
Loris Menfi has been named general manager of Loews Regency San Francisco.
TORONTO: Cult filmmaker John Waters will bring his lecture series "The Filthy World” to the Ryerson Theatre on Monday as part of the city's Pride Week. CTV News: http://bit.ly/1GtkypF
The Trillium Book Award Winner Gala took place at the Toronto Reference Library on Wednesday.
WASHINGTON, D.C.: Oneness Festival, a yoga, dance, and wellness festival, is slated for Sunday at Yards Park. The ticketed event expects to draw about 300 attendees.
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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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