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Skift
6 days ago
- Business
- Skift
Skift Meetings Forum Returns to NYC With a Sharper Lens on Event Strategy
This is where real event strategy happens. Skift Meetings Forum returns this September, built for senior planners navigating higher expectations, tighter budgets, and an industry that refuses to stand still. Skift Meetings Forum is back — live at City Winery in NYC on Monday, September 15 - with a content-led, connection-fueled agenda designed for senior planners who want to lead, not follow. Whether you're responsible for a global meetings portfolio, running an internal events team, or crafting brand-defining experiences with lean resources, this forum will give you more than just talking points. You'll walk away with frameworks to prove ROI, fresh ways to activate strategy, and the kind of peer feedback you can't get from a webinar. This isn't another conference with glossy vendor booths and predictable panels. It's a gathering of top planners getting real and inspiring each other to innovate and thrive. What's Different This Year No fluff. No filler. No sales pitches. The 2025 Skift Meetings Forum agenda reflects the real-world pressures facing today's event leaders: Destinations Finding Opportunities Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty Turning Events from Cost Centers to Valuable Investments Cutting Costs Without Cutting Corners: The Planner's Impossible Balancing Act The Unfair Advantage: How Leading Event Companies Are Really Leveraging AI The Sponsorship Evolution: From Logos to Memorable Branded Experiences We're also exploring bold, high-stakes questions: → Is it time to launch your own event? → How are business festivals redefining attendee expectations? → Where does AI offer strategic lift - and where does it just add noise? Why Planners Are Joining Us You're not just managing meetings, you're delivering value. That means you need more than inspiration - you need outcomes. ✅ Proving the ROI Learn how top professionals build internal cases for investment, measure success across formats, and shift from logistics to leadership ✅ Peer-Validated Solutions Hear directly from top corporate planners aboutwhat's working, what's not, and how they're adapting in real time. ✅ Inspiration and Insights Explore trends, get close to the sources and discover new and exciting vendor solutions and game-changing concepts that are sure to push your meetings forward, all curated by the Skift Meetings team. ✅ Real Conversation, Not Expo Noise You won't be scanning badges or dodging sales reps. You'll be in curated conversations with your peers - not your inbox. Who You'll Be in the Room With We're curating attendance to prioritize senior-level planners across corporate, nonprofit, association and agencies — the kind of people who've been where you are and can share what they've learned. Expect to connect with: Directors & VPs of Events managing multi-million dollar global portfolios managing multi-million dollar global portfolios Heads of Experiential & Audience Engagement shaping hybrid-first programs shaping hybrid-first programs CXOs & Strategists looking to align events with brand and business growth looking to align events with brand and business growth Top event agency leaders behind some of the industry's most talked-about formats Apply to Attend 📍 City Winery, NYC 📅 Monday, September 15, 2025 🎟️ Apply to attend Space is limited by design. We're optimizing for conversation, not crowds. If you're serious about driving change in how your organization thinks about events, we can't wait to see you there.
New York Post
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Country star Lorrie Morgan's 6th husband dead at 72 after cancer battle
Lorrie Morgan is mourning the death of her sixth husband, Randy White. The country star, 65, confirmed Sunday that White passed away from mouth cancer at age 72. 'Randy has been my partner, my champion and my rock for 17 years,' she wrote on Instagram alongside a photo of the couple. 'Our big, wonderful family and I are devastated at the loss of this truly kind and incredible man.' 9 Randy White and Lorrie Morgan during 'An Intimate Night With The Morgans' in Nashville in 2017. Getty Images 9 Lorrie Morgan with her sixth husband, Randy White. lorriemorgan_official/Instagram 'I was blessed by his love. Ran-Ran, I will love and miss you forever,' Morgan added. Morgan's son, singer Jesse Keith Whitley, shared a tribute on Facebook to his late stepfather. 'As I sit here in the room with hospice, I don't know really what to think or to say about this situation,' Whitley, 37, wrote. 'But, I can say that the recent years of my life all the way back to when I was 22-23 years old this great man has been here and loved my mom, and also me & my sister as we were his own.' 9 Randy White and Jesse Keith Whitley. Jesse Keith Whitely/Facebook Whitley continued: 'He has shown unconditional love to my mother and been the most gentle soul to ever grace this entire family. As we say our goodbyes , I reminisce of all the good times we have had & the battles he has helped overcome.' 'We will miss you always and forever and our hearts are shattered in losing you,' Morgan's son added. 'But you have fought one helluva fight RanMan!' 9 Jesse Keith Whitley's tribute to Randy White. Jesse Keith Whitely/Facebook 9 Photos of Randy White with his loved ones. Jesse Keith Whitely/Facebook White, a retired entrepreneur, married Morgan in a private beachside ceremony in September 2010. In April 2024, Morgan announced that White was undergoing treatment for mouth cancer. 'We deeply appreciate the prayers and well wishes, and for continued support and privacy as we focus on Randy's health and on our family at this time,' she said in a statement. 9 Randy White and Lorrie Morgan attend the class of 2022 Medallion Ceremony at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Getty Images for Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Later that year, the 'Something in Red' singer told her fans that White was 'making some progress.' In April, Morgan canceled her upcoming shows due to her husband's health. 9 Lorrie Morgan with Husband Randy White backstage at City Winery in Nashville in 2015. Getty Images 9 Lorrie Morgan and Randy White attends Tootsie's Orchid Lounge 50th Anniversary Celebration in Nashville in 2010. WireImage 'Morgan's husband of nearly 15 years, Randy White, has been undergoing treatment for mouth cancer,' Morgan's manager Tony Conway said in a statement. 'White has been readmitted to a hospital in Middle Tennessee.' White was Morgan's sixth husband. Her first marriage was to musician Ron Gaddis from 1979 to 1981. They had a daughter, Morgan Anastasia Gaddis. 9 Lorrie Morgan performs during Still Playing Possum: Music And Memories Of George Jones at Propst Arena in Von Braun Center on April 25, 2023 in Huntsville, Alabama. Getty Images Morgan was then married to singer Keith Whitley from 1986 until Whitley's death from alcohol poisoning in 1989. They welcomed son Jesse Keith Whitley during their marriage. In 1991, Morgan married her third husband, former bus driver Brad Thompson. They got divorced in 1993. Morgan's fourth and fifth marriages were to country singers Jon Randall (from 1996 to 1999) and Sammy Kershaw (from 2001 to 2007).
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Only Surviving Member of 'The Monkees' Shares Exciting News: 'Mind-Blowing'
When you think 60s pop rock, you think of The Monkees. The band reached icon status for their multiple chart-topping hits back in the day, including "I'm a Believer," "Last Train to Clarksville," and "Daydream Believer." Since the band's breakup in the 70s, they've seen several reunions until the untimely passing of all members of the band, aside from drummer Micky Dolenz. Dolenz has been spending the past three years touring and celebrating the Monkees, and he has some exciting news to share. Dolenz will be taking over the Boston City Winery for a couple nights for what he's calling a "cultural experience." Fans showed their support in the comments of the post. "He's still doing great good for him. 🥰" "Micky's shows are an absolute must-see!!" "Mind-blowing!!! He's 80!!!! He's been making people smile for several decades. 😀 A true living legend. ✨️⭐️✨️" It seems that in the fans eyes, Dolenz has only gotten better with age. If I wasn't before, I'm a believer now. Tickets are on sale for the City Winery shows, so get yours before they sell out!🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Celebrate Mother's Day in Mass.: Nine activities around the state - and one on Cape Cod
As April comes to a close, Mother's Day is getting closer, this year falling on Sunday, May 11. While many celebrate Mother's Day with sentimental gifts, others may be looking for an activity to celebrate the women in their lives. Luckily, Massachusetts has plenty of fun outings that mom, aunt or grandma would enjoy. Whether the mother figures in your life like live music, a nice meal, outdoor activities or simple relaxation, the Bay State is sure to have the perfect Mother's Day activity for all. Here are 10 things to do for Mother's Day in Massachusetts. If mom is a fan of flowers, consider taking her to the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University on Mother's Day. From 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on May 11, the arboretum is hosting Lilac Sunday, a celebration of spring and mothers with over 400 blooming lilac plants, live dance performances, guided tours and a meditation station. For this one day only, guests are also welcome to picnic on the arboretum's grounds, providing the perfect opportunity for a nice meal with mom. This event is free, but interested parties should register online. While Mother's Day brunch is offered at tons of restaurants in Massachusetts, City Winery in Boston puts a unique spin on the meal by adding a musical element. Back for the fourth year, this jazzy brunch will include timeless classics and snappy originals from the six-piece band of The Rubin Brothers, both graduates of Berklee College of Music. City Winery's Mother's Day Jazz Brunch will take place at noon on Sunday, May 11. Tickets cost $20-40 depending on selected seats. Pamper mom this Mother's Day with a relaxing spa retreat. Canyon Ranch Lenox, an award-winning spa resort in the Berkshires, is celebrating moms this year with "The Art of Beauty Weekend," a weekend-long workshop dedicated to discovering self-care. Lasting from May 8-12, this special spa program will include workshops like an aromatherapy blending bar, a makeup masterclass, a cooking class, a dry nail bar and a wildflower hike. Reservations can be made online. Spas in MA: This MA town is home to two of the best spas in the country, Conde Nast says. Here's where Does mom love to shop? In addition to various malls and outlets throughout Massachusetts, Boston is home to many marketplaces that make for the perfect Mother's Day shopping experience. The South End's SoWa Open Market, open every Sunday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., is an outdoor artisan market with hand-made clothing, jewelry, art, gourmet foods and baked goods. When you're done shopping, the SoWa art and design district has plenty of art galleries, boutiques and restaurants to check out. Over in the downtown area of the city is Boston Public Market, a year-round indoor marketplace featuring over 30 New England-based artisans and food producers. From Friday, May 9 through Sunday, May 11, the market is hosting a special Mother's Day Shopping Market, featuring goods like kitchen and home accessories, stationery, houseplants, flowers and food from plenty of local vendors. For moms who would love a day on the water, City Cruises hosts Mother's Day cruises through Boston Harbor for both brunch and lunch. Both events include an extensive food buffet, a live DJ, a balloon artist, a cash bar, a flower for mom and a complimentary glass of champagne or mimosa for those over 21. The brunch cruise starts at $105 and sails from noon until 2 p.m., while the lunch cruise starts at $85 and sails from 1-3 p.m. Tickets for both cruises can be purchased online. If mom is a wine lover, treat her to a fancy day of wine tasting. Lucille Wine Shop & Tasting Room, a women-owned wine store for organic and natural wines on the North Shore, is hosting a special Mother's Day Wine Tasting from 1:30-4 p.m. on May 11. Tickets to the wine tasting, which cost $40 per person, include a flight of four natural wines from California and a signature charcuterie board. Extra snacks or desserts can be added for an additional cost. Mother's Day 2025: Reminder: Mother's Day is coming up. Here's when the holiday is in 2025 Moms can celebrate Mother's Day with the whole family at Duckling Day Parade, a parade of young children dressed as ducklings along the path from the classic children's book "Make Way for Ducklings." Bring mom to watch the adorable parade, or register your family's own little one to waddle through Boston and enjoy mini games, activity booths and live music at the Boston Common. If mom is a big Boston sports fan, there is no better way to celebrate spring than a Red Sox game. While there are no games at Fenway Park on Mother's Day, there are plenty during the weeks before and after the holiday. A full schedule of Red Sox games, as well as tickets, can be found online. Want to treat mom like a queen? Take her to Mother's Day Afternoon Tea at Old Sturbridge Village. Located inside the museum's Ox & Yoke Cafe, this event will feature an assortment of teas and small bites in a classically elegant atmosphere full of linens and flowers. Food options include a shrimp salad sandwich with avocado ranch, a triple chocolate espresso scone and a cheesecake with pineapple preserve, while tea options include New England Breakfast, Boston Harbor and a special Mother's Day herbal blend. Tickets for Mother's Day Tea, which need to be reserved online, cost $60.95 for non-members or $54.86 for members. Time slots are available at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. on May 10 and 11. Spring activities: 7 gorgeous Massachusetts flower farms where you can pick your own bouquet this spring If you and mom are the active type, consider running a race together this Mother's Day. The Cape Cod Canal Mother's Day 10k is happening at 7:30 a.m. on Mother's Day this year, starting and ending at the Bourne Scenic Park. Registration for the race is $45 per person. This article originally appeared on The Patriot Ledger: Looking for things to do this Mother's Day? 10 activities in MA
Boston Globe
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Somerville's Porchfest remains a showcase for a vast array of genres
Advertisement Somerville PorchFest isn't the only event of its kind in Massachusetts, nor is it the original PorchFest – that distinction goes to the version in Ithaca, New York. But the festival remains one of the area's largest musical mixers, both in terms of genre and artist-audience connection. The annual event returns this Saturday, spreading nearly 500 acts across Somerville for a free, all-ages afternoon of music discovery (albeit with a few so cars and emergency vehicles can better navigate the area.) Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up For many guests, the event is a chance to seek out homegrown musicians who sound similar to their current favorites (but perhaps no one too similar – we know how last year's Advertisement That's the beauty of a lineup that's nearly 500 hundred artists deep: there's room for more musical styles than many other large-scale music events around town, which often keep their lineup rooted in rock, pop, hip-hop, and folk music, or are devoted to a single sound, like jazz. There's even ample space for genre-mashers like Medford's doom metal brass band , a Boston group that layers flamenco and Latin pop. Boston ska band Pink Slip perform at Somerville PorchFest for the third time this Saturday. Jenny Bergman Heather Mack, vocalist of the Boston ska group 'Over 50 percent of the crowd are just completely wandering in like, 'What are they doing? Is that a ska version of 'What's Up' by 4 Non Blondes? Okay, I'm in,'' says Mack. 'Then they stick around and they're like, 'that was awesome.'' The variety is just as beneficial for the artists themselves, who might have the chance to curate a bill that combines contrasting genres in a way that's atypical of club shows, which tend to be more stylistically cohesive. 'I have a good amount of friends who play different genres, so we don't usually get to be on a bill together,' says Alexis Richardson, a former Somerville resident who performs as Advertisement Pink Slip and Borr will return to PorchFest this year, contributing to the event's signature variety; Pink Slip will perform with punk-adjacent groups Cinecam . 'Somerville PorchFest is a magical thing,' Mack concludes. 'It really is the high watermark for what these events can and should be.' GIG GUIDE headlines the venue with his new record 'Blanco 7,' the latest release in his long-running series of 'Blanco' albums. The Devil Makes Three strum Americana from their new album "Spirits" at the Paradise Rock Club on Saturday. Jarrod Macilla Cuban-American singer . More pop-tinged tunes are on tap from Ugandan-born, Texas-based artist Jon Muq visits City Winery on Friday. Morgan Wommack Camping out at City Winery this week will get you a global array of sounds, such as ( Advertisement Before kicking off a five-month tour of the United States, former Massachusetts residents On , At Roadrunner on Advertisement Massachusetts singer-songwriter Naomi Westwater is a keen observer of life on their third album, "Cycle & Change." Sasha Pedro NOW SPINNING Naomi Westwater, English singer and producer PinkPantheress releases her second mixtape "Fancy That" on Friday. Charlie Engman PinkPantheress, The Head and the Heart's sixth album offers sprightly folk for springtime. Jasper Graham The Head and the Heart, BONUS TRACK Whether you missed Somerville PorchFest – or loved it and are craving more free outdoor music – head to Emerson College's Advertisement Victoria Wasylak can be reached at . Follow her on Bluesky @
