Events

Estrella Media to Present the Iconic Paquita la del Barrio at Its Los Angeles and Houston Cinco de Mayo Concert Events

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Friday, March 8, 2024
Music, Events, Concerts, Entertainment, Celebrity, TV and Radio, Escapade, Woman, Cinco de Mayo, EVP, Farewell Tour, Female, Radio, Estrella Media, Male

Estrella Media, the transformative Spanish‑language media company serving the valuable multi-platform Latino audience in the U.S., announced that the iconic Paquita la del Barrio will headline its annual Cinco de Mayo events in Los Angeles and Houston.

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  • Estrella Media, the transformative Spanish‑language media company serving the valuable multi-platform Latino audience in the U.S., announced that the iconic Paquita la del Barrio will headline its annual Cinco de Mayo events in Los Angeles and Houston.
  • Almost 50,000 people attended the 2023 events in Los Angeles and Houston.
  • “We are proud to celebrate 50 years of stunning artistry and music with ‘La Reina de las Mujeres,’” said Eddie Leon, EVP of Radio Programming and Events, Estrella Media.
  • It’s a beautiful way to lead into Mother’s Day by celebrating the mother of Mexican music, Paquita la del Barrio.”
    Paquita la del Barrio is an iconic GRAMMY-winning artist, songwriter, and actress.

The Mastercard Artist Accelerator Kicks off Its Second Season, Launches Live Touring Series With OnesToWatch

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Friday, March 8, 2024
Technology, Events, Concerts, Finance, General Entertainment, Communications, Celebrity, Professional Services, Women, Teens, Music, Artificial Intelligence, Web3, Other Technology, Entertainment, Digital Marketing, Consumer, Multimedia, HAIM, Marketing, Partnership, Generative, Brit Awards, Growth, Mentorship, Mastercard, Learning, Synthetic media, NFT, Artist, Accelerator, GRAMMY, Pass, Hip hop music, Communication

Extending its footprint in the music space, Mastercard has unveiled the second season of its Artist Accelerator program.

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  • Extending its footprint in the music space, Mastercard has unveiled the second season of its Artist Accelerator program.
  • This year's Accelerator is tailored to meet the surging demand for live music seen in 2023 .
  • From the screen to the stage, the second season of the Mastercard Artist Accelerator is designed to help artists thrive in this dynamic digital era,” said Mastercard Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Raja Rajamannar.
  • Through the partnership, Mastercard will empower artists onstage and off, fueling their growth and success in the live music industry while helping fans discover their next favorite artist.

OneLegacy’s Community Wellness Event and Panel Inspired Hundreds of South LA Participants to Become Their Own Health Advocates

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Entertainment, Health, Surgery, Music, Other Health, Events, Concerts, General Health, Black History Month, African Americans, Diabetes, HBCU, Multimedia, Dialysis, Kidney disease, Connect the dots, Exercise, Radio, Risk, Hypercholesterolemia, Yoga, Pelvic floor dysfunction, COVID-19, Wellness, Health equity, Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza, Dots, Communication

Hundreds of local residents visited the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza this past Saturday to attend OneLegacy’s Connecting the Dots: Hip Hop & Health Community Event and Panel.

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  • Hundreds of local residents visited the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza this past Saturday to attend OneLegacy’s Connecting the Dots: Hip Hop & Health Community Event and Panel.
  • The event also included free haircuts, manicures, yoga and wellness sessions, COVID-19 tests, and fresh produce, followed by a health panel.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The panel was moderated by impact Producer, Artepreneur, and HBCU graduate Maleena Lawrence and featured California Black Health Network’s Executive Director, Rhonda Smith, who shared vital information about African Americans and health.
  • Snow also participated in the panel, sharing their personal experiences with healthcare and promoting health advocacy among African Americans.

Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experience Opens at Virginia Beach Convention Center on Friday, July 5, 2024

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
General Entertainment, Arts, Museums, Entertainment, Events, Concerts, Water Lilies (Monet series), Sale, Emotion, Poppies, Painting, Virginia Beach Convention Center, Flour

Producer Paquin Entertainment Group announced today that Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experience will open on Friday, July 5, at the Virginia Beach Convention Center.

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  • Producer Paquin Entertainment Group announced today that Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experience will open on Friday, July 5, at the Virginia Beach Convention Center.
  • Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experience is full of infinite potential for wonder and sheds new light on what the world thought it knew about Claude Monet.
  • The experience showcases more than 400 of Monet’s most iconic works of impressionism, including the Water Lilies series, Impression: Sunrise, and Poppies.
  • Wednesday & Thursday: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm (Last Entry: 6:00 pm)
    Friday & Saturday: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm (Last Entry: 8:00 pm)
    Sunday: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm (Last Entry: 6:00 pm)
    WHERE: Virginia Beach Convention Center - 1000 19th St, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

Nuclear Threat Initiative Launches “Make Nukes History” Campaign to Spotlight Nuclear Weapon Risks Ahead of Academy Awards

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Entertainment, Other Energy, Events, Concerts, Nuclear, Energy, General Entertainment, Film & Motion Pictures, Celebrity, Other Philanthropy, Philanthropy, Defense, Other Defense, Contracts, Foundation, Weeping Angel, Soil, Weapon, Social media, Nuclear Threat Initiative, Letter, Risk, Anglo-French Wars, Attention, History, Modine, NTI, Academy Awards, Conventional weapon, Partnership, Film industry

The Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) launched a “Make Nukes History” campaign today in Los Angeles, leveraging the attention on Christopher Nolan’s Oscar-nominated film Oppenheimer to elevate the conversation about the nuclear threat in the run-up to the Academy Awards.

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  • The Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) launched a “Make Nukes History” campaign today in Los Angeles, leveraging the attention on Christopher Nolan’s Oscar-nominated film Oppenheimer to elevate the conversation about the nuclear threat in the run-up to the Academy Awards.
  • In the letter, the artists and advocates said, “We want to raise our voices to remind people that while Oppenheimer is history, nuclear weapons are not.
  • “Today, nine countries hold 13,000 nuclear weapons, a new arms race is underway and nuclear sabre-rattling has reappeared.
  • Modine has also produced the new documentary feature Downwind about the impact of nuclear weapons testing during the Cold War.

CIBC Innovation Banking Provides Growth Capital Financing to Swoogo

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Data Management, Banking, Technology, Professional Services, Marketing, Venture Capital, Events, Concerts, Entertainment, Communications, Software, Finance, CIBC, Growth, Communication

CIBC Innovation Banking announced today that it has provided growth financing to Swoogo, a leading provider of event management software for in person, digital and hybrid events.

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  • CIBC Innovation Banking announced today that it has provided growth financing to Swoogo, a leading provider of event management software for in person, digital and hybrid events.
  • Swoogo will use the funding to solidify their position and offering for enterprise event management, helping organizers run events at scale.
  • Founded in 2015 by event professionals, for event professionals, Swoogo simplifies and streamlines the complexities of event management.
  • "The team at CIBC Innovation Banking understands our business needs,” said Anthony Vega, SVP Finance, Swoogo.

16th Annual WCS Run For The Wild to Protect Iconic Snow Leopards & Other Wildlife

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Men, Tourist Attractions, Arts, Museums, Entertainment, Family, Destinations, Events, Concerts, Travel, Consumer, Philanthropy, Running, Sports, Fund Raising, Women, ZOO, Central Park Zoo, AZA, Multimedia, Education, Wildlife Conservation Society, Queens Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo, WCS, Zoo, Wildlife conservation, Cubs, Cat, Wild, VIP, Snow, Science, IUCN

You probably can’t outrun a snow leopard , but you may be able to help protect them at the 16th annual WCS Run For The Wild 5K run and 3K family fun run/walk on Saturday, April 27, at the Bronx Zoo.

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  • You probably can’t outrun a snow leopard , but you may be able to help protect them at the 16th annual WCS Run For The Wild 5K run and 3K family fun run/walk on Saturday, April 27, at the Bronx Zoo.
  • More than 80 snow leopards have been born at the Bronx Zoo, more than any other zoo in North America.
  • We have long been a global leader in snow leopard conservation, thanks in part to funds raised during the annual WCS Run For The Wild.
  • Register to participate in the 16th annual WCS Run For The Wild and help us make tracks for snow leopards.

Sunstone, ALC Launch Dream Run, Moving Irvine Forward

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Family, Public Policy, Government, Sports, Technology, Consumer, Start-Up, Entertainment, Communications, Running, Small Business, Other Professional Services, Fund Raising, University, Professional Services, Education, Philanthropy, State, Local, Women, Other Technology, Other Philanthropy, Events, Concerts, Men, Online, American Dream, Entrepreneurship, Dream, We Boom, Exercise, Transplant, The Color Run, Economic development, Ecosystem, Sunstone, Wind

It’s called the Dream Run – Moving Irvine Forward.

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  • It’s called the Dream Run – Moving Irvine Forward.
  • The first is the Irvine Tech Week 5K, followed by the FirstGen Color Run.
  • The second annual Irvine Tech Week, April 16-21, brings together entrepreneurs, investors, accelerators and other experts to showcase the thriving ecosystem of Irvine.
  • The FirstGen Color Run, a concept created by John Shen, celebrates the Irvine Dream.

Falcon’s Beyond Introduces Falcon’s Attractions Systems & Technologies

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Film & Motion Pictures, Technology, Licensing (Entertainment), Theme Parks, Electronic Games, Arts, Museums, General Entertainment, Events, Concerts, Entertainment, Audio, Video, Other Entertainment, Dark, National Geographic Society, Atmosphere, EVP, Multimedia, The Hershey Company, Growth, Evolution, AV, Life, Business development, Augmented reality, Creativity, Imagination, Museum, Motion, LBE, Amusement park

The company will now operate its rides and attractions sales under the name Falcon’s Attractions Systems & Technologies (“Falcon’s Attractions”), emphasizing its commitment to delivering cutting edge immersive rides, attractions, and technologies for location-based entertainment experiences and more around the world.

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  • The company will now operate its rides and attractions sales under the name Falcon’s Attractions Systems & Technologies (“Falcon’s Attractions”), emphasizing its commitment to delivering cutting edge immersive rides, attractions, and technologies for location-based entertainment experiences and more around the world.
  • Employing cutting-edge technological advancements, Falcon’s Attractions specializes in crafting meticulously designed ride systems that seamlessly fuse physical and digital environments.
  • Serving as the robust technical foundation coupled with artistic finesse, Falcon’s Attractions elevates rides and attractions to unparalleled levels of immersive entertainment, ensuring a seamless experience throughout.
  • For more information on Falcon’s Attractions Systems & Technologies, please visit https://falconsbeyondbrands.com

Daydream State Announces Capitol Hill Block Party 2024 Festival Lineup

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Music, Events, Concerts, Arts, Museums, Entertainment, Celebrity, Dark, Beach, Body, Multimedia, CHBP, Sale, Heel, Pulse, Chophouse Row, Force, Capitol Hill Block Party, Girl Talk, VIP, Heart, Nightclub

Today, Daydream State announced the lineup of performers for its 26th annual Capitol Hill Block Party (CHBP) music and arts festival.

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  • Today, Daydream State announced the lineup of performers for its 26th annual Capitol Hill Block Party (CHBP) music and arts festival.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240305596503/en/
    Capitol Hill Block Party 2024 Lineup (Graphic: Daydream State)
    "As a landmark event within Seattle's vibrant cultural landscape, Capitol Hill Block Party continues to represent the enduring power of music, art, and community,” said Jason Lajeunesse, CEO and founder of Daydream State, the group behind both Capitol Hill Block Party and Day In Day Out.
  • Please visit the CHBP website ( www.capitolhillblockparty.com ) for ticket pricing and programming information and follow the event on Facebook ( Capitol Hill Block Party ), Instagram ( @capitolhillblockparty ), X ( @CHBlockParty ) and TikTok ( @capitolhillblockparty ) to keep up with festival updates.
  • Last month, the group also announced the festival lineup for its fourth annual Day In Day Out festival held at Seattle Center.