Events

Global Young Chef Young Waiter Young Mixologist Competition Returns to the U.S. for Second Year in Search of Culinary Industry’s Top Talent

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Restaurant, Bar, Events, Concerts, Education, Retail, Training, Entertainment, The French Laundry, Anschutz Entertainment Group, CIA, Pleat, Name, Food, Cheese, Multimedia, Laundry, Soho House

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240326886862/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240326886862/en/
    Contestant Marcus Youn plates a dish during the chef competition of Young Chef Young Waiter USA in 2023 at the CIA at Copia.
  • Youn would go on to win first place in the USA competition and second place with Team USA in the world finals later in the year.
  • “Last year, we saw some amazing skill and composure from each competitor, and our Team USA even went on to place second in the global competition.
  • The three winners of WorldYY USA will head to the global finals in Singapore for the chance to win $15,000!

Curacao Celebrates Newest Retail Location in Chula Vista With Grand Opening Extravaganza

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Women, Other Philanthropy, Department Stores, Men, Other Retail, Hispanic, Family, Events, Concerts, Specialty, Consumer, Music, Fashion, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Retail, Entertainment, General Entertainment, Celebrity, Philanthropy, Home Goods, Foundation, Divina, Disc jockey, Bird, Multimedia, Commerce, Social media, Nightclub

Curacao , the largest Hispanic-serving retailer on the West Coast, today announced it will celebrate the grand opening of its newest store location at the Chula Vista Center on April 20, 2024, with a full-day celebration including an appearance by Emmy® Award-winning host and actor Mario Lopez, a Chula Vista native.

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  • Curacao , the largest Hispanic-serving retailer on the West Coast, today announced it will celebrate the grand opening of its newest store location at the Chula Vista Center on April 20, 2024, with a full-day celebration including an appearance by Emmy® Award-winning host and actor Mario Lopez, a Chula Vista native.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240326684683/en/
    Curacao announces a public grand opening event on April 20, 2024 to celebrate its newest store location at the Chula Vista Center.
  • “The grand opening of our Chula Vista store is a celebration of this commitment.
  • To maximize the positive impact on the local economy and community, Curacao also recently joined the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce .

Los Angeles and Orange County’s Theatre Week Returns to Celebrate the Performing Arts

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Theatre, Technology, Apps, Applications, Events, Concerts, Electronic Commerce, Online Retail, Retail, Entertainment, Fat Ham, TodayTix, Organization, Musical, Tears, Demographics of Los Angeles, Center Theatre Group, Musical Theatre West, Kairos, Geffen Playhouse, Good Ones, The arts, Los, Film industry

Theatre Week, the Los Angeles-area celebration of the performing arts spotlighting dynamic musicals, award-winning plays, and theatrical events happening throughout Los Angeles and Orange County, returns March 26 through April 14.

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  • Theatre Week, the Los Angeles-area celebration of the performing arts spotlighting dynamic musicals, award-winning plays, and theatrical events happening throughout Los Angeles and Orange County, returns March 26 through April 14.
  • With tickets starting at $20, Theatre Week will again allow Angelenos to experience high-caliber cultural performances at an accessible price.
  • "The performing arts play an essential role in our communities, uniting us through unforgettable in-person experiences," said Tracy Geltman, General Manager, TodayTix.
  • "Theatre Week is a great opportunity for folks to explore the arts scene.

Allied Gaming & Entertainment Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Entertainment, Sports, eSports, General Entertainment, Mobile Entertainment, Events, Concerts, Electronic Games, AEI, Growth, EA Sports, Partnership, F1 (video game series), International, Insurance, Investment, GAAP, AEE, Video game

Allied Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AGAE) (the “Company” or “AGAE”), a global experiential entertainment company, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.

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  • Allied Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AGAE) (the “Company” or “AGAE”), a global experiential entertainment company, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.
  • Revenues: Total revenues of $2.1 million increased 70% for the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • Costs and expenses: Total costs and expenses for the fourth quarter of 2023 were $4.0 million, a slight increase of 2% compared to the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • Adjusted EBITDA loss was $1.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to a loss of $1.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.

Eventbrite Appoints Julia Hartz as Executive Chair of the Board of Directors

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Monday, March 25, 2024
Other Entertainment, General Entertainment, Entertainment, Events, Concerts, Executive, Creativity, PayPal, EB, Pinterest, Lead, Management

Eventbrite (NYSE: EB), a global marketplace for shared experiences, today announced the appointment of CEO Julia Hartz to the role of Executive Chair of the Board of Directors, effective June 6, 2024.

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  • Eventbrite (NYSE: EB), a global marketplace for shared experiences, today announced the appointment of CEO Julia Hartz to the role of Executive Chair of the Board of Directors, effective June 6, 2024.
  • Kevin Hartz will complete his current term, and Julia Hartz will become the Executive Chair of Eventbrite while continuing to serve as CEO.
  • A serial entrepreneur, Kevin Hartz co-founded Eventbrite with his wife Julia Hartz, and Renaud Visage, in 2006.
  • He served as Executive Chairman and CEO for ten years, after which he became the Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors in 2016.

96th ABC Kite Fest Takes Flight in Zilker Park on Sunday, April 14

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Monday, March 25, 2024
Other Consumer, Parenting, Children, Entertainment, Pets, Events, Concerts, General Entertainment, Family, Consumer, BBQ, Friends, ABC, National Exchange Club, Exercise, Learning, VIP, PNC Financial Services, Contest, Sale, Food, Dog, Kids' club, Music, Recreation, Multimedia, Nightclub

ABC Kite Fest , the largest and longest-running festival of its kind, will return to Zilker Park on Sunday, April 14, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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  • ABC Kite Fest , the largest and longest-running festival of its kind, will return to Zilker Park on Sunday, April 14, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240325804845/en/
    Fun for the whole family at the 96th ABC Kite Fest!
  • “We invite everyone—from kite aficionados to first-time flyers—to join us on April 14 in Zilker Park to experience firsthand the unique joy and revelry of the ABC Kite Fest.
  • Founded in 1929 by The Exchange Club of Austin, ABC Kite Fest is underwritten by ABC Home & Commercial Services and produced by the Friends of the ABC Kite Fest, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

NTT Communications: Digital Event Connects Tokyo and Kanazawa via World's Longest IOWN APN to Commemorate Hokuriku Shinkansen Line's Extension

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Data Management, Consumer Electronics, Technology, Events, Concerts, Mobile, Wireless, Music, 5G, Entertainment, Metaverse, Rail, Security, Transport, Artificial Intelligence, Audio, Video, Telecommunications, IOT (Internet of Things), Software, Networks, Primary, Secondary, Internet, Education, NTT Communications, Wireless network, Communication, Environment, Internet of things, Tablet, NTT DOCOMO, APN, West Japan Railway Company, Nippon Telegraph and Telephone, NTT, Multimedia, Shinkansen, Hokuriku Shinkansen, Kanazawa Station, Mobile phone

For the connection, NTT Com provided its APN Leased Line Plan powered by IOWN,2 which used the longest optical cable ever deployed in an IOWN demonstration and the first to be deployed in Japan's Hokuriku region.

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  • For the connection, NTT Com provided its APN Leased Line Plan powered by IOWN,2 which used the longest optical cable ever deployed in an IOWN demonstration and the first to be deployed in Japan's Hokuriku region.
  • Kanazawa City provided the demonstration environment and operated the venue in its area and NTT Com provided the APN transmission equipment and the venue in Tokyo.
  • This was the first time in Japan that a metaverse space open to the public was used for a music event.
  • https://www.rd.ntt/e/iown/
    2 NTT Com began offering APN communication services spanning prefectures from March 1 to meet customers' needs for advanced communication infrastructure.

SoCal’s Premier Garden Show at South Coast Plaza

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Monday, March 25, 2024
Luxury, Men, Landscape, Home Goods, Family, Other Natural Resources, Consumer, Destinations, Entertainment, Natural Resources, Travel, Construction & Property, Specialty, Events, Concerts, Fashion, Retail, Women, Gardening, Crate, Fleur, Multimedia, Creativity, Sale, Hotel

The 34th Annual Southern California Spring Garden Show is a four-day garden event held April 25-28 in South Coast Plaza’s Crate & Barrel/Macy’s Home Store wings.

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  • The 34th Annual Southern California Spring Garden Show is a four-day garden event held April 25-28 in South Coast Plaza’s Crate & Barrel/Macy’s Home Store wings.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240325734605/en/
    A colorful floral mannequin on display at South Coast Plaza, one of 15 mannequins created by local florists as part of the Fleurs de Ville exhibition in 2023.
  • Fleurs de Ville 2024 will be part of the 34th annual Southern California Garden Show at South Coast Plaza, the luxury shopping center in Costa Mesa, California.
  • South Coast Plaza’s collection of specimen palm trees will be open for tours hosted by a horticulturalist from Sherman Library & Gardens.

Discover Your True North at “Discovering Polaris” Event From Revel Republic

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Monday, March 25, 2024
Professional Services, Advertising, Entertainment, Business, Communications, Events, Concerts, Other Communications, Polaris, Cirque, Heart, Tourism

Hosted by Revel Republic and TRAFFIK Advertising, in collaboration with a collective of serial entrepreneurs and an internationally acclaimed Cirque director, Discovering Polaris promises to transform your perspective on business, relationships, and self-awareness.

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  • Hosted by Revel Republic and TRAFFIK Advertising, in collaboration with a collective of serial entrepreneurs and an internationally acclaimed Cirque director, Discovering Polaris promises to transform your perspective on business, relationships, and self-awareness.
  • In fact, this is far from it,” says Anthony Trimino, creator, entrepreneur, and one of the event’s creators.
  • Limited seats are available for this unforgettable business event, so don’t miss out on this opportunity.
  • Based in Southern California, Revel Republic is an experiential, live event production agency focused on crafting one-of-a-kind experiences and dedicated to building powerful connections that bring brands and audiences together in unforgettable ways.

Cvent Named a Leader in Inaugural Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Event Technology Platforms

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Friday, March 22, 2024
Software, Entertainment, Internet, Events, Concerts, Data Management, Technology, Lodging, Travel, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Communications, Content Marketing, Ability, Research, Publication, Multimedia, Magic Quadrant

Cvent, an industry-leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, today announced it has been named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Event Technology Platforms.

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  • Cvent, an industry-leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, today announced it has been named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Event Technology Platforms.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240322186398/en/
    Cvent named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Event Technology Platforms (Photo: Business Wire)
    Vendors were evaluated based on their ability to support three core use cases, In-Person User Conferences/Trade Shows, Virtual User Conferences/Trade Shows, and In-Person Roundtables/Field Marketing Events.
  • For more information on why Cvent was named a Leader in the report, click here .
  • Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Event Technology Platforms, By Christy Ferguson , Amy Jenkins , Precious Ozokpo , Jenifer Silverstein , 18 March 2024.