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Aperol® Returns to Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival® with New Aperol Terrazza and a Golden Hour Aperitivo Experience

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Friday, April 5, 2024

INDIO, Calif., April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aperol®, the iconic Italian aperitivo, is returning to Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival® for its second year, bringing along the quintessential expressions of Italian culture and source of its namesake, the tradition of Aperitivo. Italians have a way of elevating and finding joy in even the smallest moments of life - and now those enjoying Coachella are also invited to join in the Italian vibe with Aperol.

Key Points: 
  • The NEW Aperol Terrazza at Coachella transports VIP guests to Aperol's adopted home in Venice where Aperol Spritz and Cicchetti culture thrives.
  • Guests will enter through the Grand Archway, and immediately feel as if they've stepped into a modern Italian square.
  • Coachella is the first stop on Aperol's 2024 music festival tour, creating connections with the brand's love of music and togetherness.
  • Aperol reminds music and concert lovers to enjoy Aperol and this upcoming festival season – especially Coachella – responsibly.

ASHANTI TO JOIN POSSIBLE

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

NEW YORK, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Beyond Ordinary Events, Inc. and POSSIBLE, the premier marquee marketing event, announced today GRAMMY Award-winning singer-songwriter, actor and author will join the lineup in Miami Beach on Wednesday, April 17.

Key Points: 
  • Ashanti burst onto the music scene with her platinum-selling, self-titled debut album, Ashanti.
  • "I'm excited to have Ashanti join us at Miami Beach.
  • She continues to explore many avenues throughout her career, bringing her immense and varied experience in brand ambassadorship and the business of the music industry to the POSSIBLE stage," said Christian Muche, CEO and Co-Founder of Beyond Ordinary Events & POSSIBLE.
  • She launched her clothing line, in collaboration with Miss Circle, and partnered with Pretty Little Thing to create her own swimsuit line, "Ashanti."

Philly Pretzel Factory Celebrates National Pretzel Day by Giving Away Free Pretzels

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

PHILADELPHIA, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Philly Pretzel Factory, the nation's largest Philly-style pretzel brand, is celebrating National Pretzel Day by giving away free pretzels to customers on April 26, 2024. The pretzel franchise plans to give away more than 150,000 pretzels to its pretzel-loving guests for the 17th year in a row on National Pretzel Day.

Key Points: 
  • For the 17th Straight Year, the Pretzel Brand is Celebrating National Pretzel Day with a Free Pretzel for Every Guest on April 26
    PHILADELPHIA, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Philly Pretzel Factory , the nation's largest Philly-style pretzel brand, is celebrating National Pretzel Day by giving away free pretzels to customers on April 26, 2024.
  • The pretzel franchise plans to give away more than 150,000 pretzels to its pretzel-loving guests for the 17th year in a row on National Pretzel Day.
  • Philly Pretzel Factory will be giving away one free pretzel per guest, no purchase necessary, to any customer who visits a participating Philly Pretzel Factory store or Walmart location on April 26 (excluding transportation and entertainment venues).
  • "There is a lot of pride at Philly Pretzel Factory in upholding our legacy on this day for the seventeenth year in a row," remarked Dan DiZio, CEO and Co-Founder of Philly Pretzel Factory.

Cracker Jack® "Cracks Open" the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum and Enlists Dave Winfield as Honorary Curator

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

PLANO, Texas, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Enshrined in the lyrics of "Take Me Out to the Ballgame," Cracker Jack® popcorn has been a staple at ballparks for more than a century. Now, the fan-favorite snack is teaming up with the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum to celebrate how deeply engrained Cracker Jack is in the sport with the debut of the "Cracker Jack at the Ballpark" exhibit opening today.

Key Points: 
  • Now, the fan-favorite snack is teaming up with the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum to celebrate how deeply engrained Cracker Jack is in the sport with the debut of the "Cracker Jack at the Ballpark" exhibit opening today.
  • The Hall of Fame worked with Cracker Jack to identify the most meaningful artifacts from the Cracker Jack archives to highlight the brand's legacy in baseball.
  • In his role as honorary curator, 2001 Hall of Fame inductee Dave Winfield helped Cracker Jack capture the passion and excitement athletes and fans feel toward both the game and the brand.
  • "'Cracker Jack at the Ballpark' allows visitors of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum to once again experience those cheerful moments associated with both the brand and the sport."

OpenStack Caracal Delivers Substantial New Capabilities as OpenStack Demand Skyrockets, Driven by AI Workloads and Users Seeking VMware Alternatives

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

AUSTIN, Texas, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The OpenStack community today released Caracal ('keh•ruh•kal), the 29th version of the world's most widely deployed open source cloud infrastructure software. OpenStack is deployed globally by organizations comprising a multitude of sizes and industries, with more than 45 million cores in production. Recently, OpenStack has seen increasing demand among users who are hosting demanding artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads, as well as by users who want to run virtualized workloads at a massive scale while avoiding the vendor lock-in nature of proprietary solutions.

Key Points: 
  • Currently, the big drivers of OpenStack demand are AI workloads and VMware users looking for alternative virtualization solutions, and the Caracal release includes improvements that will help in both of those areas.
  • OpenStack enables users to make great leaps in productivity through its support of AI and HPC workloads.
  • For example, Nova now supports vGPU live migrations, a big win for hardware enablement and accelerated workloads.
  • OpenStack Caracal makes several improvements in agility and performance, including the following:
    Designate now supports Catalog Zones (RFC 9432).

CJ Ham Will Host Charity Softball Game in May at CHS Field

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Monday, April 1, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Annual Thielen Foundation Softball Game will return to CHS Field on May 30 with a new name and a new host. Minnesota Vikings fullback CJ Ham will host the family-friendly event, now called the UNRL® Celebrity Softball Game, presented by Choice Bank, benefiting Thielen Foundation.

Key Points: 
  • Minnesota Vikings fullback CJ Ham will host the family-friendly event, now called the UNRL® Celebrity Softball Game, presented by Choice Bank, benefiting Thielen Foundation.
  • MINNEAPOLIS, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Annual Thielen Foundation Softball Game will return to CHS Field on May 30 with a new name and a new host.
  • Minnesota Vikings fullback CJ Ham will host the family-friendly event, now called the UNRL® Celebrity Softball Game, presented by Choice Bank, benefiting Thielen Foundation.
  • Thielen Foundation and Ham announced that the fan-favorite, celebrity-filled softball game will take place on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at CHS Field.

The Daily Record Announces 2024 Maryland's Top 100 Women to include owner of Alison Bomba, Psy.D, LLC

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Monday, April 1, 2024

FREDERICK, Md., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Daily Record has named Dr. Alison Bomba, psychologist and private practice owner at Alison J. Bomba, Psy.D., LLC to its 2024 listing of Maryland's Top 100 Women.

Key Points: 
  • Top 100 Women was founded to recognize outstanding achievements by women demonstrated through professional accomplishments, community leadership and mentoring
    FREDERICK, Md., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Daily Record has named Dr. Alison Bomba, psychologist and private practice owner at Alison J. Bomba, Psy.D., LLC to its 2024 listing of Maryland's Top 100 Women.
  • "I am incredibly honored to have been named one of Maryland's Top 100 Women by The Daily Record!
  • Ten women will be inducted into the Circle of Excellence, receiving the award for a third and final time.
  • "The 2024 Maryland's Top 100 Women are exemplary leaders from a variety of professions across the state.

POSSIBLE TEAMS UP WITH NBCUNIVERSAL FOR ON-SITE HOSTING DUTIES

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Monday, April 1, 2024

NEW YORK, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Beyond Ordinary Events, Inc. and POSSIBLE, the premier marquee marketing event, announced today Access Hollywood's Kit Hoover, Telemundo's Jessica Carrillo, and NBC6 News' Constance Jones are the newest hosts to join the anticipated lineup of speakers and leaders at POSSIBLE.

Key Points: 
  • The Vision Hall is where business leaders come to ignite the industry's imagination and spark interesting discussions about the future of marketing.
  • "Kit, Jessica, and Constance will be vital assets to our team of hosts at POSSIBLE.
  • From their experience, they have their finger on the pulse of the cultural zeitgeist, making them in tune to all things POSSIBLE."
  • During the event, POSSIBLE will present 14 tracks of curated content, masterclasses, workshops, an exposition, an outside activation area, VIP networking, and entertainment.

JANELLE MONÁE TO TAKE THE STAGE AT POSSIBLE

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Friday, March 29, 2024

NEW YORK, March 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Beyond Ordinary Events, Inc. and POSSIBLE, the premier marquee marketing event, announced today that award-winning musician, actor and producer Janelle Monáe will be a special guest for a fireside chat.

Key Points: 
  • Janelle will share her unique perspective about the entertainment business and how she transcends her personal brand.
  • "Janelle Monáe's glowing resumé and unparalleled experience at the intersection of culture, media and storytelling is the perfect addition for POSSIBLE's programming," said Christian Muche, CEO and Co-Founder of Beyond Ordinary Events & POSSIBLE.
  • Following her critically acclaimed 2018 album "Dirty Computer," Janelle released her newest album "The Age of Pleasure" last June.
  • During the event, POSSIBLE will present 14 tracks of curated content, masterclasses, workshops, an exposition, an outside activation area, VIP networking, and entertainment.

Drake's Brewing Co. Presents the Last Hopocalypse Day: The Ultimate End-of-the-World Celebration

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Friday, March 29, 2024

SAN LEANDRO, Calif., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Drake's Brewing Co., an award-winning craft brewery based in San Leandro, is proud to announce the return of its annual Hopocalypse Day, a one-of-a-kind beer celebration, commemorating the end of the world with bold brews, epic beats, and apocalyptic fun.

Key Points: 
  • Drake's Brewing is hosting its last Hopocalypse Day, themed around artificial intelligence taking over, featuring futuristic elements and the exclusive release of Hopocalypse Black Label Triple IPA.
  • "People come from all over the Bay Area to get Hopocalypse Black Label.
  • -Miguel Ceja, Head Brewer at Drake's Brewing
    For our last Hopocalypse Day, the theme will be about artificial intelligence taking over.
  • Hopocalypse Day features the exclusive release of Hopocalypse Black Label, a triple IPA that boasts a whopping 11% ABV and 100+ IBUs.