The annual Frederick Law Olmsted Awards Luncheon at Central Park serves as a significant fundraising event for the park's preservation and maintenance. [ more ]
Beer festival to celebrate the best of local craft set for Dartford park
Craft Beer Folk aims to bring craft beer festivals to local areas, providing access to a variety of national and local brews in a festival setting. [ more ]
This Classic Wedding Design Included a Black-and-White Escort Wall of Bud Vases - Washingtonian
The wedding at Raspberry Plain Manor featured a classic, light, and airy aesthetic with favorite details like the first dance and unique escort display.
Special details included a watercolor painting of the venue featured on favors, and a floral installation that the couple considered a significant splurge. [ more ]
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Industry flirts with making the Possible conference a must-attend tentpole event
Possible is a new tentpole event in the media industry calendar, attracting attention and credibility from top marketing and ad tech luminaries. [ more ]
Paris Olympics opening ceremony could move if threat detected, says Macron
France has backup plans for the 2024 Olympic Games opening ceremony relocation due to potential terrorist risks, ensuring safety and event continuity. [ more ]
Travis County declares local disaster ahead of April 8 total solar eclipse - Austin Monitor
Travis County declared a local disaster ahead of the solar eclipse to manage the influx of visitors and ensure safety.
The disaster declaration gives the county control over traffic, requires event registrations for safety, and ensures emergency services can operate smoothly during the eclipse. [ more ]
This disastrous Wonka event is the worst case of AI art catfishing I've seen
Some events mislead attendees using AI-generated images, causing disappointment and demands for refunds.
The Willy's Chocolate Experience event failed to deliver on its whimsical promises, showcasing minimal Wonka-themed props and misspelled AI-generated images. [ more ]
Sproxxy is making it easier to measure conference spending ROI | TechCrunch
Sproxxy aims to help companies manage conference-related activities and understand the ROI of attending events.
The platform quantifies conference activity, assists in pre-planning, collaboration, and post-conference analysis to determine the value of attending events. [ more ]
Democratic National Convention makes one of first major planning reveals
The Marriott Marquis Chicago and Hyatt Regency at McCormick Place will be the official headquarters hotels for the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
These hotels will serve as the base of operations for staff from the DNCC, DNC, Biden for President campaign, and key leaders from coalition groups.
The convention aims to offer more convenience than ever before for delegates, media, and guests by consolidating official activities to three main areas within a five-mile radius. [ more ]