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THIS WEEK IN EVENTS

15 Cool Event Ideas You May Have Missed From Dos Equis, Netflix, State Farm and More

Here’s a look at 15 steal-worthy ideas we spotted in November 2021.

Wondering what the rest of the industry is up to? Here, BizBash offers a peek over the fence at what other event pros have been reading this month.

Events That Create Lasting Impact

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7 Things To Do if Your Tech Fails at a Virtual Event

Event producers share tips for staying calm, finding backup plans, communicating with your attendees—and preventing it from happening again.

How to Create an Event That Is Successful for Both Digital and
In-Person Attendees

Learn about Notified’s event framework and how to create and deliver experiences that exceed expectations.

Most Influential Women in
Event Tech 2021: Sandy
Hammer, Allseated

Get to know the CMO and co-founder of Allseated.

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INDUSTRY NEWS

DALLAS/FORT WORTH: The Dallas Holiday Parade will be held downtown on Dec. 4 starting at 10 a.m. Highlights include floats and large balloons, marching bands, dance teams, several costumed characters and Santa. Admission is free, but bleacher seating is available to purchase for $25.

LAS VEGAS: Lip Smacking Foodie Tours will be hosting a walking tour excursion of four restaurants at the new Resorts World Las Vegas. The tour is 2.5 hours, and guests can enjoy a curated menu with three to four dishes at each stop as well as dessert at the final stop. Individuals or private groups of up to 100 people can be accommodated at the experience, which costs $199 per person.

MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: Pinta, the Latin and Ibero-American art fair, will be open to the public from Dec. 1-5. The fair is at a new location on NE 34th street in between the Miami Design District and Wynwood, and there will be 26 galleries featuring art from 11 different countries. This year, the gallery is focused on four themed areas including the main section, solo projects, special projects and PINTA live.

NEW YORK: 24 Hour Plays recently announced that it will host its 21st annual The 24 Hour Plays Broadway Gala on Dec. 11. The event will feature plays, musicals and monologues—all written, rehearsed and performed in just 24 hours. There will be tickets to join in-person watch parties in New York and Los Angeles, or guests can purchase a ticket to watch a livestream.

Glenn Close and the Bring Change to Mind Board (BC2M) will host the ninth annual Revels and Revelations on Dec. 2 in support of teen mental health. The event will be at City Winery and several celebrities will be in attendance and receiving awards including Chase Stokes, Dan and Eugene Levy and more. All funds from the event will go towards BC2M's national high school and PSA programs to end the mental health stigma.

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