Gilded Age

Fort Worth Opera Brings Paris to Texas with La Bohème at Bass Hall

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

FORT WORTH, Texas, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- For the penultimate production of Fort Worth Opera's 2023/2024 season, General & Artistic Director Angela Turner Wilson has chosen one of the most enchanting operas in the traditional repertory: Giacomo Puccini's 1896 masterpiece, La Bohème.

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  • The Fort Worth Opera production of La Bohème will be semi-staged, with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra and conductor Miguel Harth-Bedoya — soon to make his Metropolitan Opera debut conducting Ainadamar — sharing the performance space with the singers.
  • Fort Worth Opera's La Bohème will be performed on Friday, April 5 and Sunday, April 7 at Bass Performance Hall in downtown Fort Worth.
  • Tickets for the remainder of the 2023/2024 Fort Worth Opera season, including the eagerly awaited La Bohème, are available now on the Fort Worth Opera website at www.fwopera.org .
  • The Fort Worth Opera production of La Bohème will be performed on Friday, April 5 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, April 7 at 2:00 pm at Bass Performance Hall, 525 Commerce St, Fort Worth.

FAST COMPANY GRILL RETURNS TO SXSW

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

AUSTIN, Texas, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fast Company will return to SXSW with its annual Fast Company Grill in Austin, TX, from March 9-11, located at Cedar Door (201 Brazos Street). This exclusive hub will be open daily with panels, demos, and interactive experiences, giving audiences a window into the wide-open future of business, tech, entertainment, and beyond. An all-star lineup of speakers will include "Game of Thrones" creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, Nick Kroll and his collaborators on the upcoming film "I Don't Understand You", award-winning chef and philanthropist José Andrés, and Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi. Fast Company is thrilled to partner with Canva, the event's first-ever presenting sponsor.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fast Company will return to SXSW with its annual Fast Company Grill in Austin, TX, from March 9-11, located at Cedar Door (201 Brazos Street).
  • In addition to insightful programming, it wouldn't be the Fast Company Grill without high-impact networking moments and stellar live entertainment from buzzworthy artists including Sudanese-American singer-songwriter, Sinkane.
  • "The Fast Company Grill is a mainstay of SXSW, a place that festival-goers look forward to returning to year after year," says Fast Company editor-in-chief Brendan Vaughan.
  • "The Fast Company Grill has become an indispensable part of SXSW, and Canva is thrilled to take part in meaningful conversations which bring business, creativity, and tech closer together.

Preservation Society of Newport County Launches Gilded Age Newport in Color Exhibition

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

NEWPORT, R.I., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Preservation Society of Newport County, in partnership with the Rhode Island Black Heritage Society, will launch the exhibition "Gilded Age Newport in Color" at Rosecliff on March 15, taking visitors back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries when African heritage families were active members of a new type of urban setting – the resort community.

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  • NEWPORT, R.I., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Preservation Society of Newport County, in partnership with the Rhode Island Black Heritage Society, will launch the exhibition "Gilded Age Newport in Color" at Rosecliff on March 15, taking visitors back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries when African heritage families were active members of a new type of urban setting – the resort community.
  • The exhibition examines various aspects of everyday life in the African heritage community of Gilded Age Newport, including where they lived, worked, played, traveled and worshipped.
  • "We are proud to continue telling stories of the Gilded Age from different perspectives that give us a broader understanding of Newport during this important era," says Trudy Coxe, CEO of the Preservation Society.
  • To learn more about "Gilded Age Newport in Color," please visit www.NewportMansions.org/events .

Condé Nast Traveler Readers Vote All 22 Eligible Auberge Resorts Collection Properties Among the World's Best in 2023 Readers' Choice Awards

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

MILL VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Condé Nast Traveler today announced the results of its 2023 Readers' Choice Awards, recognizing all 22 eligible properties within the celebrated Auberge Resorts Collection portfolio. Of the luxury hotel brands awarded on the list, Auberge Resorts Collection had the highest percentage of hotels and resorts recognized. Most notably, seven Auberge properties ranked No. 1 in their respective destinations, including:

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  • Grace Hotel, Auberge Resorts Collection, a clifftop sanctuary offering Santorini's best sunset views and award-winning cuisine, was ranked a top hotel in Greece.
  • Additionally, Esperanza, Auberge Resorts Collection and Susurros del Corazón, Auberge Resorts Collection ranked as top resorts in Western Mexico, and Etéreo, Auberge Resorts Collection was awarded in Eastern Mexico.
  • The brand's other renowned Napa Valley properties, Auberge du Soleil, Auberge Resorts Collection and Stanly Ranch, Auberge Resorts Collection , also received high honors in the Northern California category.
  • Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection , located on the Kohala Coast, ranked among the top resorts in Hawai'i.

Travel + Leisure Awards Curator Hotel & Resort Collection Member Hotels as the Best Hotels in the World

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

The 2023 T+L 500 was announced in the May issue of Travel + Leisure, with 10 Curator Hotel & Resort Collection member properties awarded as one of the 500 best hotels and resorts in the world.

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  • The 2023 T+L 500 was announced in the May issue of Travel + Leisure, with 10 Curator Hotel & Resort Collection member properties awarded as one of the 500 best hotels and resorts in the world.
  • “Having our member properties named the ‘World’s Best’ by Travel + Leisure confirms that they provide the type of memorable experiences discerning travelers appreciate,” said Jennifer Barnwell, President of Curator Hotel & Resort Collection.
  • The following Curator hotels and resorts were awarded as the 2023 T+L 500 best hotels and resorts:
    Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa: Awash in sun-drenched charm, this hacienda-style resort is set between the seaside villages of La Jolla and Del Mar in San Diego.
  • Conceived as more than just a place to stay, the hotel’s inclusive Destination Amenity Fee features a bevy of local experiences and exclusive offers.

Taconic Capital Advisors Provides Burnett Equities with $95 Million Senior Mortgage Refinancing for the Martinique New York on Broadway, Curio Collection by Hilton

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Monday, December 19, 2022

Taconic Capital Advisors LP (“Taconic”) today announced it has provided Burnett Equities (“Burnett”), an Oklahoma City-based real estate development and advisory firm, with a $95 million senior mortgage refinancing for the Martinique New York on Broadway, Curio Collection by Hilton (the “Martinique”), a 531-key, award-winning member of the Historic Hotels of America.

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  • Taconic Capital Advisors LP (“Taconic”) today announced it has provided Burnett Equities (“Burnett”), an Oklahoma City-based real estate development and advisory firm, with a $95 million senior mortgage refinancing for the Martinique New York on Broadway, Curio Collection by Hilton (the “Martinique”), a 531-key, award-winning member of the Historic Hotels of America.
  • The hotel’s ten event spaces, which includes a ballroom and boardroom with natural light, can accommodate over 400 guests.
  • Since acquisition, Burnett has commenced façade restoration and tenant improvement buildout to the Martinique’s now 100% leased retail suites.
  • Investments to date across all Taconic funds total over $3 billion of gross asset value across roughly 175 distinct transactions.

Curator Hotel & Resort Collection’s Member Hotels Announce Unique Autumn Travel Experiences

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Monday, September 26, 2022

Curator Hotel & Resort Collection ("Curator"), with a collection of almost 90 hotels in the U.S., offers travelers a range of opportunities to enjoy the changing seasons.

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  • Curator Hotel & Resort Collection ("Curator"), with a collection of almost 90 hotels in the U.S., offers travelers a range of opportunities to enjoy the changing seasons.
  • This years TripAdvisors top spots for autumn travel list offers exciting newcomers and long-established favorites.
  • There are all types of travelers looking to make memories when planning a trip this fall, said Jennifer Barnwell, President of Curator Hotel & Resort Collection.
  • Curator Hotel & Resort Collection is a distinct collection of small brands and independent lifestyle hotels and resorts worldwide, founded by Pebblebrook Hotel Trust and a group of industry-leading hotel operators.

Gilded Age Philanthropy Continues in Artist Couple's Major Gift of Work to Sight Center

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

CLEVELAND, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Gilded Age tradition of spectacular cultural philanthropy continues with a recent gift of brilliant paintings from the Estate of artists, Joseph and Algesa O'Sickey. Neue Auctions is delighted to partner with The Cleveland Sight Center (CSC) to offer this incredible collection of historic, fine art to the community and raise funds for CSC programming.

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  • CLEVELAND, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Gilded Age tradition of spectacular cultural philanthropy continues with a recent gift of brilliant paintings from the Estate of artists, Joseph and Algesa O'Sickey.
  • Neue Auctions is delighted to partner with The Cleveland Sight Center (CSC) to offer this incredible collection of historic, fine art to the community and raise funds for CSC programming.
  • The O'Sickey estate donated 22 works by Joseph including many brightly colored, over-sized oil paintings for which he is best known.
  • Kevin Krencisz, executive vice president of Cleveland Sight Center says, "This generous donation directly supports the programs and services our staff offer individuals we partner with at Cleveland Sight Center.

10 of the Most Instagrammable Places In Palm Beach County

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022

The Cultural Council for Palm Beach County has rounded up 10 of the most Instagrammable places in Palm Beach County below.

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  • The Cultural Council for Palm Beach County has rounded up 10 of the most Instagrammable places in Palm Beach County below.
  • Palm Beach Dramaworks (West Palm Beach): Theres no shortage of eye-catching murals throughout Palm Beach County including one with a particularly striking theme.
  • Palm Beach Dramaworks, a regional theater in downtown West Palm Beach, sports an iconic rendition of Shakespeares Hamlet painted by muralist Eduardo Kobra ( @Kobrastreetart ).
  • Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society (West Palm Beach): The mission of the Palm Beach Zoo and Conservation Society is to inspire people to act on behalf of wildlife and the natural world.

Timeless Indulgence: The St. Regis Qingdao Kicks Off Three-day First Anniversary Celebrations

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Thursday, July 28, 2022

QINGDAO, China, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The St. Regis Qingdao will hold a series of celebrations on the occasion of its first glorious anniversary.

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  • QINGDAO, China, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The St. Regis Qingdao will hold a series of celebrations on the occasion of its first glorious anniversary.
  • The St. Regis Qingdao sincerely invites luminaries from all walks of life to witness the splendid moment of its first anniversary.
  • The St. Regis Bar Qingdao is among the first St. Regis bars to present the "Violet Hour" ritual in the Asia-Pacific region.
  • We hereby sincerely invite all friends from the media to gather at The St. Regis Bar on the 60th floor of The St. Regis Qingdao.