1. ARE FOOD FESTIVALS FINISHED?: Bad weather forced promoters to cancel the third day of the Great GoogaMooga food festival in Brooklyn, leaving critics to ask whether the event has a future. New York magazine's Grubstreet blog criticizes the festival for long lines, food waste, and overall unoriginality: "You can't fault promoter Superfly for the weather, but news of the cancellation was made public only after hundreds of festivalgoers had turned out and were waiting to get in. Meanwhile, the majority of the hundred-odd vendors were suddenly left with the logistical issue of how to dispense with several thousand portions of everything from precooked lamb ribs to whiskey bread to egg and kale sandwiches." http://grb.st/18ceMH6
2. SERVERS FILE LAWSUIT AGAINST WOLFGANG PUCK CATERING: Current and former employees have filed a class-action lawsuit against Wolfgang Puck Catering and Events, claiming they are owed tips from private events as far back as 2008. The lawsuit says the company charged a 22 percent service fee but did not pass that along to bartenders and servers. New York Post: “Sticking clients with a 'service charge' and failing to pass along the fee to servers violates state and federal law." http://bit.ly/12GXpfe
3. 'VANITY FAIR' ENTERTAINS AT CANNES: The new French edition of the magazine hosted an A-list dinner with Chanel in Cannes Sunday. The Condé Nast title noted it needs to work on its brand recognition as it prepares for its inaugural issue next month. Women's Wear Daily: "'The U.S. edition of Vanity Fair is very present in Hollywood. Vanity Fair France must be present in Cannes,' Romatet told WWD. He noted that Graydon Carter, editor in chief of the U.S. edition of Vanity Fair, had agreed to forgo its annual party in Cannes, which this year would have marked a centenary celebration for the magazine." http://wwd.us/190YdPE
* LOCAL NEWS *
ATLANTIC CITY: HQ Beach Club will open May 23 at Revel. The 45,000-square-foot outdoor Greek island-inspired space will feature a triangular pool, an elevated dance floor, two bars, and private bungalows with flat-screen TVs.
BOSTON: The Boxer, a new full-service boutique hotel, opened on Monday in the West End neighborhood. With 80 rooms and an American restaurant called Finch, the property is part of the Independent Collection.
CHICAGO: Hotel Lincoln will host an Ice Cream Social on July 13 and the Tie Dye Party in the Park on August 10. The summery celebrations are open to local families and hotel guests alike.
LAS VEGAS: Las Vegas Review-Journal has a roundup of local book signings and events. http://bit.ly/19PiBAS
LOS ANGELES: Martin Scorsese will present Mel Brooks with the American Film Institute's 41st Life Achievement Award. The black-tie gala will be held at the Dolby Theatre on June 6.
The Hollywood Museum has a new collection of pieces from the Harry Potter film franchise.
Sierra Nevada Resort announced Brent Truax is the new general manager.
Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://www.masterplanneronline.com/losangeles
MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: Chef Kenny Tang is opening Kenny Tang's, an Asian restaurant in Coral Springs next to his catering business. Eater: http://bit.ly/14cJcr4
NEW YORK: Metropolitan West, a new event space from Metropolitan Pavilion, is being planned for the former H&H Bagel Factory on West 46th Street. The venue, scheduled to open late this year, will have 24,000 square feet over two floors, along with rooftop access with views of the Hudson River and Manhattan skyline. The space is being pitched for fashion and art shows, product launches, trade shows, and receptions.
GLM has acquired the Pier Antiques Show and the Antiques at the Armory Show from Stella Show Management Company.
Convene, a developer and operator of full-service conference centers, has been named a finalist in the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2013 Awards, for the New York region. Winners will be announced at a gala in Palm Springs, California, November 16.
The Live SunSmart Foundation will host its "Places in the Sun" gala May 30 at Maritime Parc in Liberty State Park, New Jersey, honoring former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Bill Cowher.
Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://www.masterplanneronline.com/newyork
ORLANDO: Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa has appointed Richard Ross as the resort’s new vice president of sales and marketing.
TORONTO: Toronto East General Hospital will host a sneak-preview event for its "Laughter Is the Best Medicine" gala today at the Shangri-La Hotel. Comedian Derek Edwards will perform, and cocktails and hors d'oeuvres will be served.
WASHINGTON: Ford’s Theatre Society will host its annual gala June 2 at Ford’s Theatre followed by a seated dinner at the National Portrait Gallery and Smithsonian American Art Museum. The evening will include the presentation of the Lincoln Medal to former secretary of state Condoleezza Rice and Basketball Hall of Fame honoree Bill Russell.
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