Fresh Faces 2022: Sherri Kriegel Kriegel is the strategic events coordinator at the United Nations Global Compact, the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative.
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Kimpton Sylvan Hotel The crown jewels of The Sylvan are its three unique indoor and outdoor dining and drinking concepts: The Betty, Willow Bar and St. Julep. The Betty features an elegant, old-Hollywood atmosphere and continental cuisine from executive chef Brandon Chavannes.
INDUSTRY NEWS AUSTIN: SXSW’s 2022 Conference is taking place March 11-20 as a hybrid event in partnership with AI-powered technology platform Grip. This year’s conference will be the first to have live programming since 2019 and aims to connect like-minded people around the world—from start-up founders to established industry leaders.
CHICAGO:"Princess Diana Exhibition: Accredited Access," the first-ever walk-thru documentary, has extended its programming through March due to popular demand. Weekly, from Wednesday to Sunday, ticketed guests are welcome to experience the late princess’s life, from her iconic fashion to her emotions through motherhood and experience as a member of the royal family. There are 50 untold stories of Princess Diana, plus 145 images and murals.
City Cruises Chicago is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day on March 12 with a Seadog cruise, and attendees will have an up-close-and-personal look at the celebratory annual Chicago River city dyeing. Tickets start at $69.90 to board the premier cocktail cruise and $104.90 to enjoy brunch on the water with an Irish-themed menu featuring a corned beef special. Boarding begins at 7:45 a.m.
LAS VEGAS: Cirque du Soleil is debuting "Mad Apple" at New York-New York Hotel & Casino on May 26. The new production's cast of 39 will include comedian Brad Williams, freestyle rapper Chris Turner and vocalist Xharlie Black in an over-the-top show designed to bring the glitz and glamor of NYC nightlife to Las Vegas.
ORLANDO/CENTRAL FLORIDA:The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts will announce the rest of its 2022-2023 Broadway season lineup on March 18. "Frozen" kicked off the programming on Feb. 24 and will run for 14 shows. Tickets to "CATS" go on sale this week for performances that run from March 29 to April 3, and 2023 productions will start with "Wicked" Jan. 25 to Feb. 12. The venue capacity has more than 1,500 seats.
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