NATIONAL: The Breast Cancer Research Foundation will be hosting a symposium and award luncheon virtually this year on Oct. 14. The symposium will begin at 11 a.m. followed by the award luncheon at noon. Stella McCartney will be receiving the Sandra Taub Humanitarian Award for helping showcase the importance of early detection and treatment of breast cancer.

AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO: San Antonio's The HA Festival: The Art of Comedy, billed as the country’s largest Latinx comedy festival, will celebrate its second edition from Sept. 17-19. Produced by WarnerMedia and New Cadence Productions, the festival will feature 20 shows over three days and five venues, with a finale airing on HBO Max.

CHICAGO: Lip Smacking Food Tours has entered the Chicago market with a new deep-dish pizza tour. Designed specifically for corporate and convention groups of 15-100 people, the 2.5-hour tour brings guests to three local flagships known for their pizza, allowing for a memorable and unique marketing experience. Pricing starts at $89 per person.

LOUISVILLE, KY: Louder Than Life, billed as “the world’s largest rock-n-roll whiskey festival,” takes place Sept. 23-26 at Highland Festival Grounds at KY Expo Center. Produced by Danny Wimmer Presents, the sixth edition of the event will feature performances from the likes of Metallica, Korn, Snoop Dogg, Disturbed and more, with 70 total music acts along with bourbons, whiskey, spirits, craft beer and local food. There will also be interactive activations from brands like Budweiser, Jack Daniel’s and Jim Beam.

ORLANDO/CENTRAL FLORIDA: Show Imaging Inc. has expanded to the east coast with the acquisition of Contoured Communications, an Orlando-based audiovisual firm. The new partnership expands Contoured Communications’ existing audiovisual and production offerings to include a full slate of creative services, large-scale video mapping, custom scenic creation, and full-service event and festival management.

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