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Bumbershoot Announces Camilla Walter as New Executive Director of Nonprofit Arm, Third Stone

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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Today, Bumbershoot Arts & Music Festival announces the appointment of Camilla Walter as the executive director of its nonprofit entity, Third Stone .

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  • Today, Bumbershoot Arts & Music Festival announces the appointment of Camilla Walter as the executive director of its nonprofit entity, Third Stone .
  • Walter brings over 10 years of experience in fund development, along with strategic planning and fundraising skills to her new role.
  • As the new executive director for Third Stone, Walter will guide organizational operations and growth while also leading strategic planning, fundraising, program development, and community engagement efforts.
  • It was these same endeavors that drew me to Third Stone,” said Camilla Walter, Executive Director, Third Stone.

TodayTix & Shakespeare Theatre Company Announce Digital Lottery for Macbeth

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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TodayTix and Shakespeare Theatre Company are offering an exclusive lottery for the production of Macbeth, making its debut at 1301 W St. NE on Tuesday, April 9 through Sunday, May 5.

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  • TodayTix and Shakespeare Theatre Company are offering an exclusive lottery for the production of Macbeth, making its debut at 1301 W St. NE on Tuesday, April 9 through Sunday, May 5.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240408496002/en/
    Tickets to Macbeth are in high demand, and this special-priced inventory is only available through TodayTix’s lottery for just $20 per ticket.
  • The lottery will open for entries each Sunday at 12:00am EST with the lottery for this week’s performances open now.
  • “We’re excited to partner with TodayTix to offer exclusive lottery tickets to Macbeth, allowing even more patrons to see this incredible, sold-out performance in an accessible way,” said Neal Racioppo, Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Senior Director of Marketing & Communications.

IMAX® Extends Theatrical Run of “Dune: Part Two” in Theaters Across North America in Response to High Fan Demand

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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Fans who are eager to experience—or re-experience—Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ “Dune: Part Two” in IMAX® will have even further opportunities to view the film in theaters as the critically acclaimed blockbuster extends its run in the format’s top 20 markets across North America.

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  • Fans who are eager to experience—or re-experience—Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ “Dune: Part Two” in IMAX® will have even further opportunities to view the film in theaters as the critically acclaimed blockbuster extends its run in the format’s top 20 markets across North America.
  • This includes 70MM IMAX® in two locales: Los Angeles’s Universal Cinema AMC at CityWalk and New York City’s AMC Lincoln Square 13.
  • The announcement was made today by Jeff Goldstein, President, Domestic Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures.
  • Goldstein stated, “The incredible response to this film has proven that Denis Villeneuve has crafted an unmissable cinematic experience for audiences, whether they are fans of the first film or discovering this world for the first time through ‘Dune: Part Two.’ The fans have spoken and we, along with our partners at Legendary and IMAX, have listened, and we’re thrilled to return this beloved film to the biggest of the big screens across the country to once again share ‘Dune: Part Two’ with moviegoers in this premium format.”
    Tickets are on sale now for the two 70MM IMAX locations; for other IMAX locations throughout North America, tickets will be on sale beginning Monday, April 15, check your local listings.

WrestleMania XL Becomes Most Successful Event in WWE History

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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WWE®, part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), today announced that WrestleMania XL became the most successful and highest-grossing event in company history.

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  • WWE®, part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), today announced that WrestleMania XL became the most successful and highest-grossing event in company history.
  • GATE: WrestleMania XL broke the previous record set by WrestleMania 39 by 78 percent, with 145,298 in attendance at Lincoln Financial Field over two nights.
  • FAN EVENT: WWE World at WrestleMania, in partnership with Fanatics Events, is now the highest-grossing and most-attended fan event in company history.
  • SOCIAL: WrestleMania XL became the most socially viewed WrestleMania of all time, with over 660 million views consumed over the two days.

Bruno Mars Announced as Intuit Dome’s Grand Opening Performer With Two Shows in Los Angeles on August 15 and 16

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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BRUNO MARS, the unstoppable global hit machine, will return to Los Angeles following a six year hiatus for the special grand opening performances of Intuit Dome in Inglewood, CA.

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  • BRUNO MARS, the unstoppable global hit machine, will return to Los Angeles following a six year hiatus for the special grand opening performances of Intuit Dome in Inglewood, CA.
  • The multi-talented, fourteen time GRAMMY-winning showman is set to play two monumental back-to-back opening night shows on Thursday, Aug. 15 and Friday, Aug. 16, 2024.
  • Tickets for both dates go on sale Thursday, April 11 at 10 AM local time at ticketmaster.com .
  • “We are thrilled Bruno Mars will open Intuit Dome," said Gillian Zucker, CEO, Halo Sports and Entertainment.

Shopsense AI Launches Retail Media Platform for Broadcasters

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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Shopsense AI today announced the launch of its AI-powered retail media platform, with Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA; PARAA) as its inaugural partner.

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  • Shopsense AI today announced the launch of its AI-powered retail media platform, with Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA; PARAA) as its inaugural partner.
  • Paramount Global will debut the new mobile shopping experience powered by Shopsense during the CMT Music Awards red carpet pre-show coverage airing on CMT on Sunday, April 7.
  • Shopsense’s solution lets publishers like Paramount quickly tap into the retail media market, the fastest-growing advertising segment in the U.S., and activate second-screen shopping experiences for viewers.
  • Broadcasters can now offer full-funnel marketing strategies within their own content-driven retail walled garden.

‘Bones Love Milk’ Gravity Tour to Bring Elite Skateboarding Event & Competition to Fresno Area

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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), is hosting an event featuring skateboarding demos by some of the very best skateboarders in the nation and an all-levels skateboarding contest at Lions Park in the Sacramento area as part of its popular Gravity Tour.

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  • ), is hosting an event featuring skateboarding demos by some of the very best skateboarders in the nation and an all-levels skateboarding contest at Lions Park in the Sacramento area as part of its popular Gravity Tour.
  • Gravity Tour is a celebration of skate culture in which leading athletes show off their best skateboarding tricks and inspire the audience with each of their signature styles.
  • This public spectacle will have activities for the whole family to enjoy and will shine a spotlight on the world and culture of skateboarding.
  • In addition to the skateboarding events, free locally sourced milk, cookies and swag will be provided to attendees.

Ferry-Morse Celebrates National Gardening Day with Annual “Garden Get-Together” Facebook Live

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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The event is free and will begin at 2:00PM EST on the Ferry-Morse Facebook page .

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  • The event is free and will begin at 2:00PM EST on the Ferry-Morse Facebook page .
  • Just in time for National Gardening Day on April 14, the event will share inspirational gardening tips and fresh, garden-to-table recipes made with ingredients grown from Ferry-Morse’s collection of seeds and plants.
  • The virtual event invites gardeners, home chefs, and foodies alike to enjoy interactive demonstrations hosted by popular creators as well as Ferry-Morse’s gardening experts.
  • For more information and to save the date for Ferry-Morse’s Garden Get-Together, visit https://ferrymorse.com/pages/ferry-morse-garden-get-together-live-2024 and tune in on Facebook Live at 2:00PM EST on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.

Saratoga Rotary Club Hosts Annual Art Show May 4-5, 2024

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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The Rotary Club of Saratoga is hosting its annual Art Show on May 4-5, 2024 at West Valley College and, for the first time, a 5K Run/Walk For a Cause race to benefit local charities.

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  • The Rotary Club of Saratoga is hosting its annual Art Show on May 4-5, 2024 at West Valley College and, for the first time, a 5K Run/Walk For a Cause race to benefit local charities.
  • The Art Show will be open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday.
  • Every year, the Art Show draws art lovers and collectors from all over the Bay Area to visit and purchase one-of-a-kind creations directly from artists .
  • A portion of the art sales proceeds benefit the Saratoga Rotary Charitable Foundation.

Christian Luiga Named Spotify Chief Financial Officer

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE: SPOT) today announced the appointment of Christian Luiga as its new Chief Financial Officer.

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  • Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE: SPOT) today announced the appointment of Christian Luiga as its new Chief Financial Officer.
  • Christian joins Spotify from Saab AB, a European defense and security company, where he served as Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer.
  • Prior to joining Saab AB, Christian also held several key leadership roles including CFO and acting CEO and President at European telecommunications company, Telia.
  • Ben Kung, Spotify Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis, who has been a leader on our finance team for several years will serve as interim CFO.