| LOS ANGELES: Audio entertainment company Audacy will host its eighth annual “We Can Survive” concert at the Hollywood Bowl on Oct. 23. The show aims to normalize mental health struggles and raise funds for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention; performers will include Black Eyed Peas, Coldplay, Doja Cat, Maroon 5, Shawn Mendes and more. MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: After a one-year absence, Taste of SLS will take over the SLS South Beach on Nov. 11. Formerly known as Taste of SBE, the event will showcase 10 different culinary and mixology experiences along with a DJ set from Mark Ronson. SLS is also hosting a secondary culinary event, Taste of Fi’lia, at SLS Brickell on Nov. 12. NASHVILLE: Global brand experience agency LEO Events has hired Brian Hines as its new director of brand partnerships, based out of the Festivals and Public Events division of the company’s Nashville office. Hines has 25 years of experience handling PR and event marketing for companies like Walt Disney World, FOX Sports Network, Comcast Cable Corporation, Miller Brewing Company and Sprint Nextel Corporation. ORLANDO/CENTRAL FLORIDA: The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes has unveiled its multimillion-dollar transformation, which includes upgrades to the guest rooms, seven on-site restaurants, the common areas, and the pool and poolside cabanas. The 582-room property shares a 500-acre estate with the 1,000-room JW Marriott hotel; the two properties share a championship golf course, a 40,000-square-foot spa and more than 150,000 square feet of meeting space. PHOENIX/SCOTTSDALE: Steve Mullins has been named senior vice president of corporate partnerships, media and events for the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 18-year industry veteran most recently served as vice president of corporate partnerships for the Miami Dolphins. What's happening on the event scene in your city? Email us and share the news!
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