1. PRINCE HARRY ANNOUNCES CHARITY EVENT IN ORLANDO: The Invictus Games, an international sporting event created by Prince Harry for injured military members and veterans, will come to Disney World's ESPN Wide World of Sports complex in Orlando in 2016. Orlando Sentinel: “'I can't wait to see the American public supporting these inspirational men and women at the next Games,' Prince Harry said. 'And what better place to host such a great family event than Orlando.'” http://bit.ly/1fFbQvT
2. LOS ANGELES PLANS SKY-HIGH OBSERVATORY: The tallest skyscraper in the West, the U.S. Bank Tower in downtown Los Angeles, is planning to add a rooftop observatory next year, similar to the One World Observatory that opened earlier this year in New York. In addition to the observation decks, the space will have event space and a restaurant helmed by Los Angeles chef Vartan Abgaryan. Los Angeles Times: “Dubbed Skyspace L.A., the rooftop complex will be one of only a handful of such high-altitude visitor venues in the country. It will be operated by the firm that runs the observatory at the new One World Trade Center building in New York.” http://lat.ms/1fF8TLP
3. MASTERCARD TREATS FAMILY TO UNUSUAL DINNER AT HOME RUN DERBY: MasterCard turned the center field bullpen at the M.L.B. Home Run Derby in Cincinnati on Monday into a dining venue catered by chef Marcus Samuelsson. The diners were a local family affected by cancer, chosen as part of MasterCard’s partnership with Stand Up to Cancer initiative, now in its fifth year. The unusual dining experience kicks off this year’s “Priceless Tables” campaign, which will see similar stunts with other high-profile chefs and unique venues in New York, Chicago, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Press release: http://mstr.cd/1fF5lta
* LOCAL NEWS *
BOSTON: The Downtown Table Tour, taking place July 23 at Design Museum Boston, will feature a progressive dinner that lets diners snack at the tables in the museum’s “Design for Dining” installation.
CHICAGO: Apple Vacations has canceled plans to host its Golden Apple Gala at the Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago on September 14, in light of Trump’s recent comments about Mexican immigrants. TravelPulse: http://bit.ly/1CAbfpu
Urban Expositions has announced its new trade show for the pet industry, P3 | Progressive Pet Products, which will take place August 24-25, 2016, at Navy Pier.
DALLAS: Park & Palate, a new event that will benefit Klyde Warren Park, is planned for September 25-26. It will include top Texas chefs from Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio who will take part in “Down to the Roots,” a competition among 12 chefs to create comfort food with a modern twist, as well as the “Texas-Sized Grand Tasting” with more than 30 chefs and 30 wineries.
LAS VEGAS: The RK Group has appointed John Wheeler as its new director of event production and design.
Maroon 5 is returning to Mandalay Bay Events Center December 30-31 for the band's fourth consecutive New Year's show. Billboard: http://bit.ly/1CAxdcb
LOS ANGELES: Universal Music Latin Entertainment has announced that the first L Festival will take place October 24-25 at the Orange County Fair & Event Center. Juan Gabriel and Enrique Iglesias are set to perform at the inaugural event. Los Angeles Times: http://lat.ms/1JelXij
Los Angeles Food & Wine, produced by Coastal Luxury Management and presented with founding partners Food & Wine and Lexus, has announced the lineup for its fifth anniversary event on August 27-30. The Roots, Tyler Florence, and Curtis Stone are among the participants.
Additional shows on December 1 and 8 have been added for the residency Reba, Books & Dunn: Together in Vegas at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace.
Ten Thirty One Productions will produce the Los Angeles Haunted Hayride for the seventh year this Halloween season at Griffith Park. It will kick off on October 8 with a black carpet premiere event.
Local event listings from the new Masterplanner: http://www.masterplanneronline.com/losangeles
MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: Fontainebleau Miami Beach, once a hangout of Frank Sinatra, is celebrating the 100th anniversary of his birth with a 100-day countdown to his birthday that begins September 2. The hotel’s programming includes a new photo exhibit curated by 1966 Americas featuring fine-art prints, food and beverage offerings, and more.
NEW YORK: The ninth annual Great South Bay Music Festival will take place Thursday-Sunday at Shorefront Park in Patchogue Village. Performers include Colbie Caillat, 311, Lou Gramm, and Jefferson Starship.
Catering company Great Performances has appointed Anthony Fassio as its new executive vice president.
Ten Thirty One Productions will bring its "Haunted Hayride" attraction to Randall's Island Park in October.
Local event listings from the new Masterplanner: http://www.masterplanneronline.com/newyork
ORLANDO/CENTRAL FLORIDA: Disney has released details regarding the 20th Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, which runs September 25-November 16. Orlando Sentinel: http://bit.ly/1UVFMnx
PHILADELPHIA: The prospective owner of Philadelphia's first cat café has launched an Indiegogo campaign to raise money for the space. Philadelphia Business Journal: http://bit.ly/1HZenvo
SAN FRANCISCO: An estimated 700 virtual reality enthusiasts and event coordinators from San Francisco and San Diego attended the first SoCal Virtual Reality Conference and Expo on Sunday. Orange County Register: http://bit.ly/1GgVaQk
Hotel Nikko San Francisco announced that vice president and general manager Anna Marie Presutti has been installed as chairwoman of the San Francisco Travel Association for the 2015-16 fiscal year.
TORONTO: Direct Energy Centre has been transformed into CIBC Pan Am Park for the run of the 2015 Pan Am Games. The convention center will host sports competitions, live music performances, and sponsor activations.
WASHINGTON, D.C.: Union Market will host more than 15 creameries at its fifth annual DC Scoop event on Saturday. Last year the free event drew more than 3,000 people.
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