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THIS WEEK IN EVENTS

How American Express Is Creating VIP Experiences for Virtual Events

The brand continues to cater to its cardmembers with exclusive content, virtual meet-and-greets, and more. Here's how.

#ThrowbackThursday: 12
Fall-Inspired Design, Catering, and Activation Ideas From
Past Events

As temperatures begin to drop, we're dreaming up inspiration for fall with a look back at 12 festive event design, catering, and activation ideas.

Corporate, Social, and
Virtual Events

Raising the bar in the Washington, D.C. social scene for more than 90 years, Ridgewells Catering is here to help you create unforgettable memories with imaginative culinary experiences and bespoke celebrations. From virtual galas and events, to micro weddings, at-home parties, and corporate holiday meal deliveries, we’ve got you covered.
Contact us today!

This Week in Event Venues: Inside the Emmys' New Party Venues, Canada Goes Red for Events,
and More

Rounding up the latest news from hotels, convention centers, meeting spaces, restaurants, and other event venues across the United States and Canada.

SPOTLIGHT ON

Ridgewells Catering

A family business founded in 1928, Ridgewells Catering has been raising the bar in the Washington, D.C., social scene for over 90 years. We’re more than caterers of delicious gourmet cuisine. Our visionary team is in the business of creating unforgettable memories, building relationships, and crafting imaginative culinary experiences and bespoke celebrations. From intimate gatherings to elegant galas—corporate, weddings, celebrations, and major events—we approach every event with an unwavering commitment to excellence and our passion for celebration.

INDUSTRY NEWS

NATIONAL: iHeartMedia announced that the 2020 iHeartCountry Festival Presented by Capital One, originally scheduled to take place on May 2, will stream live on LiveXLive and broadcast across iHeartCountry Stations on Oct. 23. The seventh annual event will feature performances by artists such as Dierks Bentley, Lady A, Sam Hunt, Kane Brown, Kelsea Ballerini, and Dustin Lynch.

LOS ANGELES: NVE Experience Agency has launched COGNITION, the brand experience and production agency’s new interactive studio. COGNITION’s services include creative strategy, coding and design, AR/VR/XR worlds, proprietary RFID platforms, content creation, real-time graphics and animation, immersive microsites, gamification, customization mechanics, and more.

MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: The III Points Festival will return to Mana Wynwood from April 30 to May 1, 2021, after the 2020 festival was postponed due to the global pandemic. The festival's lineup includes artists like The Strokes, Wu-Tang Clan, and Eric Prydz. Tickets for this year's event went on sale on Sept. 23.

ST. LOUIS: Le Meridien St. Louis Clayton will reopen on Oct. 1 after a comprehensive renovation by Silverwest Hotels. The 268-room hotel features over 17,000 square feet of event space, plus a fitness facility, an open-air pool deck, and the Cafe La Vie bar and restaurant.

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Hamilton Hotel is offering an in-room “election amenity” as an easy way for guests to register to vote. The hotel is adding iPads to every guest room that opens directly to When We All Vote's voter registration page. The page includes information on how to register to vote online or in-person, as well as information regarding key dates and
other resources.

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