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[mr-taleongoffney]

The GUNS are coming to Big Apple Comic Con this weekend! Come meet the stars of 2GUNS the new action hero series starring @anais_a04 as Alex aka 2GUNS . And Co-Stars @taleongoffneyofficial and @paul.caamano . * * This Sat/Sun at The Penn Plaza Pavilion 401 7Ave NYC. Doors open at 10AM. Come say hello to the stars at table #201, take pictures and enter to win a role in an up coming episode! We are also releasing a Limited Edition fan 2GUNS Comic Book sketched by award winning illustrator Rolo Ledesma So come have your booked/posters autographed by the stars! Table #201 @bigapplecon @qbomedia @alex_2guns (at New York, New York)

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[ohrocco]

Super stoked to be able to make a one day appearance this Saturday at @bigapplecon !!!! I’m gonna be bringing my A-game, and taking names! You want to shoot? Let’s shoot. You want a shoot out? You better be locked,cocked, and ready to rock! See you all this Saturday at the Penn Plaza Pavilion in Manhattan, across the street from #madisonsquaregarden !!! #deadshot #deadshotcosplay #nightwingescalation #webseries #actor #ohrocco #floydlawton #inevermiss #comiccon #bigapplecomiccon original photo by @jmw_photography_59 ✊🏻 (at Hotel Pennsylvania)

[delhi-architect2]

Journal - Pursuing Perfection: 8 Glass Boxes With Beautiful Detailing

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Sometimes, thinking outside the box requires looking right through it. Grounding architecture, pure forms and geometry structure ideas on space, sequence and light. Architects and designers use shapes like triangles and squares as building blocks to larger concepts. As one of the most fundamental profiles in architecture, rectilinear forms and boxes are found throughout history and across the world. Glass boxes, made famous by the work of architects like Mies van der Rohe and Philip Johnson, represent rigorous investigations into context and view.

Built with elegantly detailed envelopes, the following glazed projects balance connections to both rural and urban conditions. Emphasizing thin surfaces, reflection and transparency, the projects explore diverse programmatic combinations across multiple scales. With careful attention paid to mullions and material assembly, the façades balance a desire for uninhibited views with a need for structured enclosure. The designs reveal how a critical approach to craft can bring clear conceptual ideas to life.

LM Guest House by Desai Chia Architecture PC, N.Y., United States

Located on a rock outcropping overlooking farmland and a trout pond, this guest house was designed as a contemplative weekend retreat. Formed so visitors experience expansive views of the landscape, the project includes a triple-paned glass façade prefabricated off site.

Edgar N. Putman Event Pavilion by KieranTimberlake, Doylestown, Penn., United States

Formed among the ruins of a 19th-century prison, this museum pavilion opens up to three massive fieldstone border walls. The transparent jewel box was made to engage the historic surrounding with 23-foot insulated glass units that are among the largest of their kind in North America.

Offices for the Junta de Castilla y Leon by Alberto Campo Baeza, Zamora, Spain

As a transparent glass box inserted into a stone garden, these offices were made to open up to the walls beyond the façade. As a glazed and perfectly controlled enclosure, the building envelope draws attention to its surroundings and accentuates them.

Mont de Marsan Mediatheque by archi5, Mont-de-Marsan, France

The Marsan Media Library was designed as a cultural symbol within its urban site. A covered square with reflective glass façades is surrounded by a grassy landscape. Each side of the building adapts to the direction it faces, while interior functions are organized along an open floor space.

120 West 42nd Street by MdeAS Architects, New York, N.Y., United States

The Cubes was conceived as a Jewel Box that would flank the nearby plaza. The steel and glass structure surrounds the plaza and incorporates multiple outdoor spaces.

Music School Louviers by OPUS 5 Architectes, Rue Des Pénitents, Louviers, France

Sited in Louviers, Normandy, this music school is housed within a Franciscan monastery from the 1600s. The New Musical School in the convent of the Penitents includes two large orchestra rooms, 24 classrooms and a score library.

White Block Gallery by SsD, Seoul, South Korea

Located in the heart of the Heyri Art Valley, the White Block Gallery is an exhibition and cultural space. Three pure volumes combine to showcase super-sized sculptures, contemporary paintings and media installations.

Patom Organic Living by NITAPROW, Bangkok, Thailand

As a shop and showroom for Patom, this glass cube was formed in one of Thonglor’s residential neighborhoods. As a space for sustainable living, workshops and a farmers market, the project is a small wood-framed glass building resting atop a raised mound.

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[tresuretop]

Offprice Market Show in New York Set for May 5 and 6 The Offprice Market Show set for May 5 and 6 at the Penn Plaza Pavilion in New York City has not been canceled or postponed, organizers said.

[dukestudents]

Hidden gem at Duke: The Well by Hannah Chen

The new Student Wellness Center (The Well) just opened last week. Many people would think that unless you needed  physical therapy, or to see student health, CAPS, or nutritional services, you really have no reason to go there. But in the event that you do need to go, or just have some spare time, upon visiting this new center you will see why it is a hidden gem (though barely hidden, as it is located right off of the BC plaza behind Penn Pavilion). The all-glass walls let the sun in, making you feel welcome, no matter what the reason for the visit is.  

 Also, amidst all the Duke construction, the wellness center has a calm and relaxing aspect to it – perfect for light studying! Here is the view from my personal favorite study spot!

 They say to never reveal your hidden favorite study spot, but hey, why not.

 If you get lucky, sometimes people will be playing the piano!

 As you can see, the modern design of the Wellness Center contrasts nicely with the gothic architecture of the rest of campus. Even though it is practically at the heart of west campus, it feels like a nice get away from your usual college routine. As a bonus, all of the workers here are extremely nice! And, very conveniently, Duke opened a new pharmacy literary five steps away from the wellness center! Now you no longer have to make the half mile trek from East Campus to Harris Teeter to pick up your prescriptions or last minute toiletries.

 Also, if you are feeling extra stressed out. CAPS offers a program called KORU, which is a meditative yoga class designed for stressed out college students. If interested, the deadline is approaching VERY soon. Sign up quickly!

 The Well had its grand opening on March 24th with free food, music, and tours of the building and the meditation gardens, so it’s safe to say this hidden gem won't be hidden much longer!

[newpolitics]

Hey, hey! Don't forget the second round of tickets for our tour with 311 goes on sale tomorrow + Saturday at 10am local 🙌 oh, and if your show's already on sale you what r you doing?! Get your tickets below - 

ON SALE NOW 6/30 - Lincoln, NE @ Lincoln on the Streets Party - (Tickets) 7/7 - Hampton Beach, NH @ Hampton Beach Casino - (Tickets) 7/19 - Glen Allen, VA @ Innsbrook After Hours - (Tickets) 8/14 - Boise, ID @ Revolution Concert House - (Tickets) 6/22 - Cleveland, OH @ Hard Rock Live - (Tickets) 6/25 - Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore - (Tickets) 6/28 - Columbus, OH @ Express Live Outdoors - (Tickets) 6/29 - St Louis, MO @ The Pageant - (Tickets) 7/2 - Chicago, IL @ Huntington Bank Pavilion - (Tickets) 7/3 - Kansas City, MO @ Crossroads - (Tickets) 7/4 - Indianapolis, IN @ Pavilion at Pam am Plaza - (Tickets) 7/6 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE - (Tickets) 7/8 - Portland, ME @ Maine State Pier - (Tickets) 7/11 - New York, NY @ Hammerstein Ballroom - (Tickets) 7/15 - Asbury Park, NJ @ Stony Pony Summerstage - (Tickets) 7/16 - Boston, MA @ Blue Hills Bank Pavilion - (Tickets)

ON SALE FRIDAY, MARCH 24TH @ 10am 7/24 - Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore - (Tickets) 7/25 - Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore - (Tickets) 8/1 - Boca Raton, FL @ Sunset Cove Amphitheater - (Tickets) 8/2 - St Augustine, FL @ St Augustine Amphitheater - (Tickets) 8/6 - New Braunfels, TX @ Whitewater Amphitheater - (Tickets) 8/15 - Eugene, OR @ Cuthbert Amphitheater - (Tickets) 8/16 - San Jose, CA @ City National Civic - (Tickets) 8/18 - Las Vegas, NV @ Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino - (Tickets)

ON SALE SATURDAY, MARCH 25TH @ 10am 7/21 - Philadelphia, PA @ Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing - (Tickets) 7/22 - Hartford, CT @ CT Convention Center - (Tickets) 7/26 - Charlotte, NC @ Metro Credit Union Amphitheater - (Tickets) 7/28 - Atlanta, GA @ Tabernacle - (Tickets) 7/29 - Atlanta, GA @ Tabernacle - (Tickets) 7/30 - N. Myrtle Beach, SC @ House of Blues - (Tickets) 8/4 - New Orleans, LA @ Bold Sphere Amphitheater - (Tickets) 8/5 - Houston, TX @ Revention Music Center - (Tickets) 8/10 - Albuquerque, NM @ Sandia Casino - (Tickets) 8/11 - Denver, CO @ Levitt Pavilion - (Tickets) 8/12 - Salt Lake City, UT @ USANA Amphitheater - (Tickets) 8/19 - Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Palladium - (Tickets) 8/20 - San Diego, CA @ Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre - (Tickets)

Photo by Parallax Creative 

[intothenightosphere331]

"You hear about the one about the stupid little prick named Rick who thought he knew shit but didn't know Shit? And he got everyone that he gave a shit about killed?" - Negan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) Happy birthday to #JeffreyDeanMorgan aka #Negan from @amcthewalkingdead We are Negan. Photo credit to @libdem23 #nightospirits #thenightospherecosplay #thenightosphere #bigapplecon #bigapplecon2017 #negan #jeffreydeanmorgan #thewalkingdead #twd #negancosplay #twdcosplay #amcthewalkingdead #wearenegan #imnegan #lucille #lucillevampirebat #sheisthirsty #jasonmoy #nycosplay #nycosplayer #cosplay #cosplayer #cosplaylife #cosplaylifestyle #like4like #likeforlike #share4share #shareforshare #followme (at Penn Plaza Pavilion)

[crank11news-blog]

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue Wants to Entertain You

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue Wants to Entertain You

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue Concert List

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue is touring and will be playing at several locations (see list below).

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Are you an aspiring Portrait or Wedding Photographer? @fluotec will be there! mark your calendars for #BHDoF! Register Here to attend or to watch the livestream: bhpho.to/BHDepthOfField PENN PLAZA PAVILLION Are you an aspiring Portrait or Wedding Photographer? B&H Photo Video Pro Audio EVENT in New York @fluotec will be there! mark your calendars for #BHDoF! Depth of Field - Professional Portrait, Wedding and Event Photography Conference Register Here to attend or to watch the livestream: http://bhpho.to/BHDepthOfField PENN PLAZA PAVILLION The Penn Plaza Pavilion in New York City at 33rd Street & 7th Avenue NYC (conveniently located across the street from Penn Station and Madison Square Garden). https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/promotion/14046/depth-of-field.html #softlighting #LED #photography #Lighting #weddingphotography (at Pennsylvania Plaza)

[superheroesunlimited]

Love this photo by @jmw_photography_59 !! The Sailor Avengers are just killing it ! @child.of.the.forest @ripchriscosplay @sapphirenovashu @thecommercialkid @queenally93 #newyork #newyorkcity #avengers #sailormoon #mashup #cosplayer #cosplay #pennstation (at Penn Plaza Pavilion)

[dippedanddripped]

Since late last year, COVID-19 has been causing widespread turmoil around the globe. As many apparel companies attempt to keep their clients and customers safe—while trying to remain in business—they are looking to their trusted partners for new paths to buying and selling. In some areas of the world, business is slowly opening up with safety measures such as social distancing in place, while others are still under stay-at-home orders. Eventually, the apparel industry will be back to business, but it will not be business as usual.

In the trade-show segment, which has seen many events being postponed or canceled, this shift toward a new way of doing business is most recognizable. Producers have launched virtual shows, engaged in digital and social media–based programming, and leveraged video communications. While California Apparel News hopes everyone is remaining safe and out of harm’s way, we reached out to event producers to discuss the methods by which they are utilizing virtual tools and the ways these options will be incorporated into the on-site trade-show model once stay-at-home orders are completely lifted around the world.

“Our goals were simple: to create a platform for the textile-sourcing community to have meaningful interactions, engage in educational discussions and continue to cultivate relationships to further their business needs.” —Jennifer Bacon, Texworld USA, Apparel Sourcing USA

Jennifer Bacon

Show Director, Fashion and Apparel

Texworld USA

Apparel Sourcing USA

texworldusa.com

apparelsourcingshow.com

These are certainly unprecedented times, and although nothing will ever replace face-to-face interaction—especially in our industry—we felt that it was our obligation to provide a short-term solution for our exhibitors and visitors by still offering a place to connect. We are excited to have a virtual event for this summer’s edition of Apparel Sourcing USA alongside Texworld USA and Home Textiles Sourcing. Amid this disruption, we have found an alternative to keep our community connected, both international and domestic, until we meet again.

We are aiming to make the visitor experience similar to the physical show by providing various opportunities to do business. These features include custom online “showrooms” to highlight innovations, AI matchmaking, and meetings and video chats to view the textiles and network. In partnership with Lenzing Fibers, our robust educational component will bring a strong daily lineup of industry experts sharing their insights on the latest trends, global sourcing post-COVID-19 as well as innovative sustainability initiatives.

Our goals were simple: to create a platform for the textile-sourcing community to have meaningful interactions, engage in educational discussions and continue to cultivate relationships to further their business needs. Now more than ever brands and retailers need to remain up-to-date on what’s new and relevant, and Apparel Sourcing USA, Texworld USA and Home Textile Sourcing are aiming to continue to fulfill that commitment.

“Digital look books and catalogs are an appealing tool for the fashion industry and are easy to share via social media and email marketing.” —Tricia Barglof, Offprice

Tricia Barglof

CEM, Executive Director

Offprice

offpriceshow.com

offprice365.com

Earlier this May, Offprice was scheduled to host our market show in New York City at the Penn Plaza Pavilion. Like many event organizers, we’re using this time to reevaluate and improve our virtual strategy to help more retail buyers find their best fits with off-price exhibitors.

As a thank-you to all sellers who were planning on showcasing their merchandise, we put together an NYC Look Book to highlight these exhibitors and their products. Digital look books and catalogs are an appealing tool for the fashion industry and are easy to share via social media and email marketing.

Thankfully, Offprice already had a digital marketplace about two years before the coronavirus struck. During this unprecedented time, we’re so happy to report that many retailers are still browsing (and buying!) online through Offprice365.com, and many of our exhibitors are still able to ship their quality, value-priced goods.

Our team is also in the process of developing a virtual component for our face-to-face events in the second half of the year, which will include technology-powered matchmaking and a digital showcase of merchandise across all product categories. As we finalize our plans, more details are expected to be released in the coming weeks.

All of the virtual tools Offprice has already implemented and are in the process of developing have one goal in mind—to connect more boutique owners, chain-store buyers and other retailers with the right exhibitors. But it’s also to help maximize our buyers’ discovery time, and by that I mean uncovering new exhibitors and new lines that make sense for their brand—which is the true treasure-hunt experience of the Offprice Show.

Hillary France

Hillary France

CEO, Co-founder

Brand Assembly

brandassembly.com

At Brand Assembly, we are really proud of our physical events and the in-person connections that materialize from them. We have often talked about what virtual means to us and how anything virtual has to be a complement to our physical shows, not a replacement.

With that in mind, we quickly launched a Slack workspace just for our community to keep everyone connected. We held town halls via Zoom for brands, retailers and showrooms. We put together an online directory of PPE products made by independent designers. And now we’re getting ready to announce a new and exciting virtual product and virtual event for our June 15–17 show that will bring the spirit and energy of our physical trade shows to life in a new digital format. So stay tuned!

Veronica Gruneberg

Veronica Gruneberg

Vice President of Partnerships

Agenda Show (AZTQ Corporation)

agendashows.com

We believe that face-to-face events are here to stay. In today’s difficult and uncertain times, we have considered several and deployed a few solutions that provide a short-term alternative to face-to-face interaction. Once stay-at-home orders are completely lifted, we expect these virtual tools to complement face-to-face events by potentially broadening the audience for the event or repurposing content from a live event for training and other purposes.

We do not foresee that virtual tools will replace face-to-face events. For many of us, virtual tools have been our only option to reach our customers and partners, and that necessity has collectively helped drive more innovations, a broader solution set and new capabilities in virtual tools.

Desiree Hanson

Desiree Hanson

Senior Vice President

Womenswear In Nevada (WWIN)

Clarion Events, Inc.

wwinshow.com

Though the last several months have been challenging and we are disappointed that we are unable to be together in August, we are committed to providing our customers with tools to connect and rebuild their businesses. We’ve seen the WWIN community adapt to these changing conditions over the last several months, and it’s vital that as trade-show organizers we do the same to continue to support our brands and retailers.

Our team has been working tirelessly on ways we can help brands showcase products, help retailers source those products, and help buyers and brands meet and experience the WWIN-show elements they have come to know and love.

We are thrilled to introduce WWINdow Shopping, an interactive and easy-to-use platform connecting buyers and suppliers to conduct business similar to meeting in person. Launching July 13 and running through October, WWINdow Shopping is a one-stop shop for retailers and brands to connect 24/7 from the comfort and safety of their own homes. While WWINdow Shopping does not replace the experience of connecting face to face at our live events, we believe this is a robust alternative, offering numerous ways to connect, showcase products, learn, network and achieve business goals.

Looking ahead, we do see our virtual tools continuing to support our face-to-face events. Matchmaking and appointment setting through our MATCH! Program and CONNECT Platform have served as important and customer-valued aspects of our traditional events for the last several editions. WWINdow Shopping is an extension of these programs and will be the platform to help introduce, develop and strengthen relationships made either face to face or online throughout the year.

Kelly Helfman

Kelly Helfman

President

WWDMAGIC

Project Womens

Micam Americas

Sourcing at MAGIC

magicfashionevents.com

Informa Markets has completely transitioned to a virtual-meeting model using Microsoft Teams. Sharing our screens to reference presentations, platforms and floor plans internally has been key as we discuss the next steps for MAGIC, Project and Coterie.

Teams has also empowered us to connect more authentically with our audience. Now that we meet on video, we see our customers more than ever, and our brands, bosses, buyers and colleagues get a glimpse into our real lives. They see my kids in the background, my face with less makeup, my home. It’s been nice to interact with people more personally as opposed to just seeing everyone’s “work” selves.

As we reinvent our fashion events for 2020 and beyond, we are increasing digital tools for our customers as well. While the way we communicate has changed both personally and professionally, virtual technology has allowed us to find new and imaginative ways to create better, authentic relationships—and that’s something we’re all grateful for.

Bob Maricich

Bob Maricich

Chairman and CEO

International Market Centers

Atlanta Apparel

AmericasMart.com/Apparel

In January 2020, we announced our formation of a wholly owned, stand-alone B2B e-commerce division, IMC Digital Innovations (IMC_di), with the goal to enhance and extend our physical markets and open new business opportunities for customers. This fall, IMC_di will launch a seamlessly integrated omni-channel B2B e-commerce platform for the apparel, gift and home-furnishings industries served by IMC’s physical markets.

In addition to the development of a new B2B platform, we currently offer two other digital product streams to manufacturers and representative groups. Our sales-and-marketing software modules include sales scanning apps, product management and email tools; CRM systems and e-commerce websites; and market tools, such as badge scanning, data capture and sales tools, which are designed to enhance the at-market experience as well as post-market followup.

The COVID-19 crisis has created some unique opportunities to support our brands and buyers with interim digital solutions. For example, when the crisis caused the cancellation of our Spring apparel markets, we offered IMC customers free use of ShopZio, a fully transactional e-commerce platform acquired as part of our IMC_di launch.

A need now exists for enhanced online resources to provide both content and community for our industry. In line with this, we quickly launched a new remote resource page featuring webinars produced by IMC and other industry thought leaders, news digests and other key information. We will continue to maintain this market portal while physical markets are disrupted.

Our recent survey of IMC’s apparel buyers shows that digital platforms will not replace physical markets but are a key element for market preparation, product discovery and, increasingly during times of social distancing, for order processing. As our industry begins to reopen after the COVID-19 disruption, virtual tools will become even more important for at-market preparation, facilitating both social distancing and efficient product discovery at physical markets.

We’re very excited about the coming launch of a new Atlanta Apparel website—exclusively dedicated to wholesale fashion—with look books, product galleries, market information and a highly improved brand-and-product search. Ultimately, when IMC_di launches our new B2B platform this fall, the Atlanta Apparel website also will enable e-commerce sales, offering buyers the opportunity to seamlessly connect between markets.

This COVID-19 crisis will come to an end. As retailers reopen for business and begin to restock, our virtual market tools will have established a pipeline to jump-start much-needed economic recovery for the apparel industry, but we know that they will never replace the physical market experience. As we have seen the growth of B2B e-commerce and digital product-sourcing tools during this crisis, we anticipate that they will continue to be an important part of the fashion buying process from now on. We are planning to resume our physical markets with appropriate safety precautions—and with new digital channels—soon. We are all so looking forward to seeing the apparel industry in Atlanta when we can gather again.

“Virtual enhancements are not a replacement for our physical events but an exciting opportunity to add value in how our industry connects and conducts business. We remain optimistic that in-person events will return.” —Steve McCullough, Functional Fabric Fair

Steve McCullough

Event Director Functional Fabric Fair powered by Performance Days

functionalfabricfair.com

Functional Fabric Fair is devoting resources to further develop additional channels beyond the physical show floor to connect the industry and support attendees, exhibitors, associations and partners year-round. In lieu of the July event, which has been postponed to January 2021, we will host informative webinars—aligned with this year’s focus topic, “Inspired by Nature: From Fibers to Green Treatments”—presented in partnership with Munich’s Performance Days, the Hohenstein Institute, AATCC and a host of global experts. Additionally, Functional Fabric Fair will launch a digital platform to assist sourcing professionals who are eager to begin connecting businesses and collaborating with suppliers.

It has always been our goal to provide the utmost value to our customers, whether it is in face-to-face communication or through a platform that allows us to collaborate throughout the year. Situations like this can spark innovation and new solutions, and this economic pause has given us the opportunity to fast track our digital-platforms development to complement our in-person events. Virtual enhancements are not a replacement for our physical events but an exciting opportunity to add value in how our industry connects and conducts business. We remain optimistic that in-person events will return. We are still scheduled for Nov. 18–19, 2020, in Portland, Ore., and our team is working diligently to plan and prepare based on the latest health and safety standards.

Cindy Morris

Cindy Morris

President, CEO

Dallas Market Center

dallasmarketcenter.com

We’re in a different stage than many states and regions, so in several ways we are helping lead manufacturers, reps and retailers back to business—with care and caution. Texas retail has reopened, and, to support the industry, we reopened our doors on May 4 and welcomed several hundred buyers during the first week to visit showrooms by appointment. But prior to the governor’s order, we were already making plans and putting in place strict safeguards to support a healthy, secure and socially distant marketplace.

We realize that we must balance good health and good business for this plan to work effectively and that includes enhancing our digital and virtual tools, which have become critical during the pandemic. As you might expect, social media became our primary channel of communication, but we recalibrated the content away from products and trade events toward business tools, advice, inspiration and even in-stock merchandise available from exhibitors.

As we neared reopening, we encouraged buyers to use social media and our app to contact showrooms and make appointments. And as we plan ahead for a summer schedule of trade events that begin in June, we are going to roll out new programs that combine the in-person experience with the virtual so that retailers unable to come to Dallas may see the trends and merchandise on display and retailers attending the show may share their discoveries with customers back home more easily in real time.

We have learned a tremendous amount in a short amount of time. I heard a business analyst this week use the phrase “accelerating the inevitable” to describe the challenges facing many retailers, but I have encouraged our team to embrace this phrase’s positive meaning. We have accelerated new connections via digital tools that may reach us at a distance but can result in authentic close relationships and better business.

“As an event company, we still believe in the importance of in-person events but will be offering a digital space as well to balance out both needs. Times like this will only make our industry stronger and work better together.” —Sharifa Murdock, Liberty Fashion & Lifestyle Fairs

Sharifa Murdock

Co-founder

Liberty Fashion & Lifestyle Fairs

libertyfairs.com

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, we already knew the power that the digital world had on all industries. Now more than ever we are utilizing our digital tools to emphasize productivity and connectivity internally and externally.

In a time where uncertainty is present, we are connecting with our community through surveys, webinars, fireside chats and social-media lives. Our mission is to always support our communities throughout this time as well as develop tools that even after the social-distancing bans have been lifted to be able to effectively run their businesses successfully. As an event company, we still believe in the importance of in-person events but will be offering a digital space as well to balance out both needs. Times like this will only make our industry stronger and work better together.

Marisa Nicholson

Marisa Nicholson

Senior Vice President and Show Director

Outdoor Retailer

outdoorretailer.com

Our shows are driven by community and relationships. Now, to keep our industry connected through these times, we’re actively taking what we do at the in-person events and providing it in a digital platform.

We have shifted education sessions online, we’ve taken the in-show magazine and transformed it to a weekly digital publication, and we’ll have more rolling out soon in order to provide the industry a place to do business and maintain those relationships. We are working to support our industry through the changes and challenges facing everyone’s business, and we will continue to adapt as we look forward to the community coming together again at the winter show in January.

“We have seen an immense increase in developing platforms to put in contact each end of the supply chain and integrating the supply chain even more.” —Lucía Palacios, Apparel Sourcing Show

Lucía Palacios

Executive Director

Apparel Sourcing Show

Guatemala Apparel & Textile Association

vestex.com.gt/apparel/

We have been overwhelmed with support from our audience, who we believe are enjoying our change in direction due to its authentic, inspiring and relatable nature. We plan to continue these efforts as a way to better connect and grow alongside our tenants, brands, retailers and followers.

As fast communication and response take a place unimaginable in this world nowadays, interaction was not common in this industry through social media or certain platforms already existing or starting [to develop]. We have seen an immense increase in developing platforms to put in contact each end of the supply chain and integrating the supply chain even more.

The importance of the use of technology is to have quicker answers and have all the information at your hands. Customers expect to find information with a few clicks as everything is now ready to read or connect to. The need for the use of certain tools is indeed necessary to continue to promote the industry either in trade shows, placing orders, buying online, but we must focus the right platform for the right market and the right offer—that way we are able to get the results we want and not just jump into an all-market platform. More-specific and personalized tools are the right way to start approaching the new trends of consumption and marketing in this upcoming release after COVID-19.

“The first thing we did in March was pick up our phones to make sure our clients and partners were healthy and safe.” —Marion Pradier-Sentucq, Curve

Marion Pradier-Sentucq

Sales and Marketing Director

  Curve

Curvexpo.com

The first thing we did in March was pick up our phones to make sure our clients and partners were healthy and safe. Naturally, the need for unity and increased communication within the lingerie community came up in our conversations, which led to the launch of Curve’s webinar series.

Most of Curve’s attendees are specialty stores coming from all over North America. The last thing we wanted was for them to feel forgotten and alone in their stores with no support or guidance on what to do next. The first topic addressed in the weekly series was “Managing Your Business When Your Front Door Is Closed” to give some pointers on how to manage this period. After being met with overwhelming positive feedback, we have continued to host these digital seminars to provide a platform to explore the most important topics to our industry at all levels, from manufacturing and design to retail and e-commerce. We would like to sincerely thank all of the hosts and experts that we have worked with on these for sharing their knowledge and enthusiasm with the Curve community.

These webinars have been a very successful way to keep the community connected beyond the Curve show floor, and this is definitely an avenue we will continue to build on. Curve is becoming “phygital” and moving more into a hybrid of a physical and digital business platform for the industry. As we continue to plan our physical events for fall 2020, we are also in the process of hosting a virtual event to allow brands and attendees that cannot join us in person to still play an active part in Curve’s business. More information will follow as we fine-tune these exciting new plans.

“With the industry in a heavy state, we decided as a team to shift our focus onto inspiration, comfort and collaboration. We have since moved on to provide uplifting content and storytelling on these channels to help inspire and motivate through this challenging time.” —Moriah Robinson, California Market Center

Moriah Robinson

Director of Events

California Market Center

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Our team took a phased approach to analyze and understand what was transpiring in our industry from all angles.

First, we connected with our tenants, brands and retailers. We did this not only to understand what was happening specifically within their individual communities but also to help us strategize how we could help.

Second, we connected with our trade-show and fashion-district peers. Our team has long followed the guidelines of collaboration over competition, so it’s very important to us that we all stay aligned and share our learnings.

From this, our team strategically pivoted into the digital landscape and increased our frequencies across social media, our blog and newsletter efforts.

Previously, our focus on these channels was heavily centered on communicating updates and changes. It was our platform to inform.

With the industry in a heavy state, we decided as a team to shift our focus onto inspiration, comfort and collaboration. We have since moved on to provide uplifting content and storytelling on these channels to help inspire and motivate through this challenging time.

A few examples include interviewing longtime partner Peclers Paris, who summarized a Sustainability Trend Forecast for the fashion industry, providing our recommendations for Creative Online Learnings and Virtual Fun, promoting local restaurants and grocers in the fashion district that are open to encourage the support of small businesses and even curating a #WFH Podcasts and Playlists guide. Our goal has been to create light in a time of darkness.

We are also continuously offering promotional support to our retailers by featuring them in blog interviews, spotlighting those who have pivoted to an online shopping platform, and highlighting their products and specials in curated shopping and style guides, like our most recent one for creative Mother’s Day gift ideas.

Additionally, we are showcasing our tenants through blog post interviews and, most recently, offering our showrooms the opportunity for Instagram take-overs that will allow them to directly share their brand offerings.

“Our weekly emails have been very well received with many thanking us for the simple instructions. Since it has been so popular, we have decided to bring it to our show, live, when able. We will ask store owners who have a successful social-media presence to share their best tips on taking photographs, how to engage shoppers with a limited number of characters, and hashtags that work.” —Mary Taft, Fashion Market Northern California

Mary Taft

Executive Director

Fashion Market Northern California

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FMNC is lucky to have a highly active and motivated social-media committee. We, as a team, are jumping head-on into improving our presence on the Internet in all ways. We recently updated our website to an easy-to-navigate site that provides all the information necessary for our buyers as well as exhibitors.

When the shelter-at-home order was required, we quickly pulled together ideas to keep in touch with our peers. First, we started a biweekly “Tipsy Tuesday Constant Contact” with tips and instructions on how to tackle a task on Facebook, Instagram or both. Prior to COVID-19, many buyers didn’t have the need or time to utilize the Internet to garner more business, so offering tips on how to make a group on Facebook or educate them about geo-tags is one way we are helping our buyers navigate this new territory.

Our weekly emails have been very well received with many thanking us for the simple instructions. Since it has been so popular, we have decided to bring it to our show, live, when able. We will ask store owners who have a successful social-media presence to share their best tips on taking photographs, how to engage shoppers with a limited number of characters, and hashtags that work.

Up next, we will ask buyers questions about FMNC that they will answer via video. These clips will be posted on our site as another way to stay committed to our community by engaging buyers and exhibitors.

The world will be a different place moving forward, but we know that our buyers and exhibitors are looking forward to interacting face to face as soon as it is safe and possible.

“Once stay-at-home orders are completely lifted around the world, we definitely will continue to get support from technology and virtual tools to maximize our work promoting our exports.” —Juliana Villegas, ProColombia

Juliana Villegas

Vice President of Exports

ProColombia

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Without a doubt, technology will continue to be a key ally for all our promotional activities. One clear example was our Macro Business Matchmaking Forum, an event that had to be shifted to a virtual format, and it was a success. For two weeks, ProColombia’s 80th Macro Business Matchmaking Forum brought together approximately 1,300 business representatives via digital platforms.

This virtual forum provided great lessons and, as long as our purpose at ProColombia is to work for our country, we will always find a way to get closer to our national suppliers with the international demand, no matter how uncertain the conditions are.

Another virtual tool that we are using in the midst of the pandemic is, of course, the webinars supported by Microsoft Teams platform, an easy way to connect and deliver our messages to the apparel industry that helped us to improve our teamwork between areas in a comprehensive and interdisciplinary way. Also, I would like to highlight our virtual showroom, which was tested on our Macro Business Matchmaking Forum with more than 4,800 visits.

Last but not least, additional virtual tools that we are using in a very active way nowadays are the social-media platforms. For example, we have participated in a few Instagram live sessions where we connected with key players in the industry and interacted in real time to discuss a whole variety of topics from new trends, sustainability practices and how U.S. buyers can benefit from the free-trade agreement between the United States and Colombia among many other fascinating topics.

Once stay-at-home orders are completely lifted around the world, we definitely will continue to get support from technology and virtual tools to maximize our work promoting our exports.

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Journal - 10 Photographs That Changed Architecture

They say a picture is worth a thousands words. Such is its visual nature, this sentiment couldn’t be more true when it comes to architecture. While most would agree that architecture is best understood when it is experience in person, a good photograph can illuminate an architect’s ideas and tell a compelling story about a building, revealing something profound.

That’s what the inaugural One Photo Challenge is all about: Can you tell a powerful story about architecture with a single image? Submit a photo before the Regular Entry Deadline on April 17th for a chance to win $2,500 and have your work seen by millions.

Enter the One Photo Challenge

For inspiration, it’s worth looking back through time at some of the most influential photographs of architecture ever produced. The following images all had an impact on architecture in some way, causing us to rethink the way we view our built environment and generate new ideas about the role photography plays in the profession.

It’s worth noting that these photographs span every stage of a building’s life, from construction, through inhabitation, to demolition. As you decide what type of photograph you’ll submit, explore these iconic images to see architecture from a fresh perspective.

Lunch Atop a Skyscraper (1932)

Photographer: Unknown (probably Charles C. Ebbets) Architect: Raymond Hood

Via TIME

This image, taken on the 69th floor of 30 Rockefeller Plaza, is surely one of the most iconic photographs ever taken in New York City. The photograph epitomizes the boldness and bravery of ironworkers on the front lines of Manhattan’s skyscraper boom of the early 1900s, and is an enduring symbol of New York’s irrepressible architectural ambition. What you may not know, though, is that the photo was staged as part of a promotional campaign for the building. Despite this, its powerful juxtaposition of hair-raising height and camaraderie makes it one of the world’s most beloved images of the built environment.

How it changed architecture: “Lunch Atop a Skyscraper” brought high-rise typology to a mass audience, as well as shining a spotlight on those that make skyscrapers a reality. With this photograph, pride for the city and its builders became inextricably linked.

Fort Peck Dam (1936)

Photographer: Margaret Bourke-White Engineer: Lieutenant Colonel Richard C. Moore and others

Via TIME

Seeking to carve out a new path in journalism by covering a diverse range of stories in a “uniquely visual way”, LIFE Magazine looked to talented Fortune magazine photographer Margaret Bourke-White. Focusing her lens on the striking, sculptural form of the newly constructed Fort Peck Dam, Bourke-White’s cover image sparked a whole new era of photojournalism, proving that images could tell a story just as powerfully as words. Rather than attempting to capture the entire dam in a single frame, the photographer zoomed in, emphasizing the contrasting light and shadows cast across the immense structure. Tiny figures at the bottom of the image brings home the dam’s monumental scale.

How it changed architecture: Bourke-White’s image, together with the accompanying article inside LIFE Magazine, highlighted the art of engineering in a wholly unexpected and compelling way. In doing so, it forged a new link between architecture, engineering and popular culture.

Mies van der Rohe and Philip Johnson (1955)

Photographer: Irving Penn

Via CCA

Akin to a band on the cover of a music album, two architects stared intently into the lens, asserting an authority in keeping with the uncompromising nature of their work. Irving Penn’s portrait of Mies van der Rohe and Philip Johnson with a scale model of the Seagram Building is significant for who took it, as much as who features in it. Penn’s portfolio includes portraits of iconic figures spanning fashion, art and film, and his playful shot of these serious architects aligns them with other stars of pop culture.

How it changed architecture: Irving Penn’s portrait firmly established architects as personalities worth knowing, rather than anonymous authors of the world’s buildings. Its ties to ego and the cult of celebrity foreshadowed the ‘Starchitect’ phenomenon that would permeate the profession later in the century.

Case Study House no. 22 (1960)

Photographer: Julius Shulman Architect: Pierre Koenig

Via TIME

Shulman’s photographs of the experimental “Case Study” houses in Los Angeles, California, are widely credited for bring modernism into the mainstream. This image of Pierre Koenig’s Stahl House is arguably the most iconic of them all, striking a perfect balance between the building’s bold, cantilevered exterior with a chic yet comfortable interior. Shulman’s use of models — complete with sophisticated cocktail dresses — helped to humanize modernism, while adding a touch of glamor synonymous with Hollywood.

How it changed architecture: Shulman’s photograph raised the bar for property marketing, proving that modern architecture could help sell the “American Dream” to consumers just as effectively as clapboard houses with white picket fences. TIME Magazine has called it “the most successful real estate image ever taken”.

Blast Furnaces (1969-95)

Photographers: Hilla and Bernd Becher

Via The Walther Collection

German conceptual artists and photographers Hilla and Bernd Becher worked as a collaborative duo, building up a huge collection of images depicting industrial buildings such as cooling towers, gas tanks and coal bunkers. The couple developed a distinctive style for recording these structures, capturing each building from a consistent angle and with the same lighting conditions to highlight the subtle similarities and differences of their designs. Founders of what became known as the  “Becher school”, their work went on to influence a whole new generation of documentary photographers.

How it changed architecture: By focusing their lenses on these long-overlooked buildings, the Bechers showed that the design of industrial architecture and infrastructure could be an art in its own right.

The Demolition of Pruitt-Igoe (1972)

Photograph Credit: State Historical Society of Missouri Architect: Minoru Yamasaki

Via NPR

It is arguably the world’s most well-known photograph of a demolition. Pruitt-Igoe was a huge multi-unit housing development designed to create a vibrant new home for thousands in a deprived area of St. Louis, Missouri. However, after its completion in 1956, the 33 apartment blocks quickly began to deteriorate, with poor maintenance and rising crime making them unhealthy and dangerous for residents. When the entire development was demolished in the 1970s, this image became — rightly or wrongly — an enduring symbol of architectural failure. Some of the complexities and misconceptions about Pruitt-Igoe are addressed in Chad Freidrichs’ documentary “The Pruitt-Igoe Myth”.

How it changed architecture: While most of the aforementioned photos helped architecture achieve fame, this image demonstrated the ability of photographers to create architectural infamy just as effectively.

Morning Cleaning (1999)

Photographer: Jeff Wall Architect: Mies van der Rohe

Via TATE

Wall’s remarkable photograph of Mies van der Rohe’s iconic Barcelona Pavilion turns a familiar, flawless space on its head with a single addition — a cleaner with a mop and bucket goes about his work, ensuring that this architectural icon retains its spotless appearance. The photograph juxtaposes the sublime with the everyday, contrasting the pristine nature of Mies’ structure with the humble objects necessary to maintain its supposed perfection.

How it changed architecture: Through the medium of art, Wall’s image confronts the glorification of minimalism, providing a startling reality check for those with a romanticized view of modern architecture. The photograph is intended as “a ‘countermonument’ to the reconstructed pavilion as fetish, emptied of social meaning and the traumatic history of modernity.”

Koluma 01 (2007)

Photographer: Hélène Binet Architect: Peter Zumthor

Via Hélèn Binet

Binet’s images of Kolumba Museum in Cologne, Germany, sought to capture the understated power of Zumthor’s intervention, showcasing the subtle brilliance of both architect and photographer. Binet took a series of tightly cropped photos, each focusing on the interaction between structure and light. In this case, Zumthor’s unique Kolumba bricks form a magical composition that is an antidote for the endless walls of glass wrapping most modern museums.

How it changed architecture: Through this and many other photographs, Binet pushed light and shade to the forefront of architectural design. The photographer’s representation of Zumthor’s work illustrated the immense power of light to elevate the atmosphere of a space, influencing countless young architects in the process.

Torre David (2011)

Photographer Iwan Baan Architect: Enrique Gómez

Via Divisare

Torre David is an unfinished skyscraper in Caracas, Venezuela, which was occupied by thousands of squatters after construction was halted due to financial problems. This infamous ‘vertical slum’ came to symbolize the systemic failures of the Venezuelan government, but also illuminated the resilience of transient communities that created a life for themselves inside this looming edifice. Baan’s photo of the building’s exterior perfectly captures this, its patchwork of makeshift windows and balustrades hinting at activity within.

How it changed architecture: Baan’s images of Torre David showed the value of documenting accidental and imperfect architecture as well as the pristine structures we are accustomed to seeing. They told a story about a building and its inhabitants in a way rarely seen before. This series also won Iwan Baan global acclaim at the 2012 Venice Biennale — he is now arguably the world’s best known architectural photographer living today.

Blizzard (2016)

Photographer: Michele Palazzo Architect: Daniel Burnham and Frederick P. Dinkelberg

Via Colossal

When Michele Palazzo ventured outside with his camera in January of 2016 to document the Jonas Blizzard, he had no idea that his photograph would soon be seen by millions around the world. His haunting yet romantic shot of the New York’s iconic Flatiron Building was posted online and quickly went viral, receiving coverage from dozens of outlets from Colossal and My Modern Met to The Telegraph and the Saatchi Gallery. With its swirling snow, picturesque storefront and the obligatory food cart — a quintessential part of the New York streetscape — the photo was likened to an impressionist painting. It became the definitive image of #Blizzard2016.

How it changed architecture: The incredible reach of Palazzo’s image showed that, with the advent of social media, a single architectural detail can now become emblematic of a monumental event. All it needed was a great photographer, a good story and the inter-connected power of the internet.

Now it’s your turn: Submit an architectural photograph of your own for the One Photo Challenge for a shot at $2,500 and global recognition!

Enter the One Photo Challenge

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Best places to take your dog to in Kansas City this fall

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — With cooler temperatures finally here, it’s now the perfect time to take the dog out for a nice evening stroll. Some dogs really hate the heat — and their owners don’t want to walk in it either. Fall is prime time to stretch your legs.

Kansas City has a wide range of parks, public spaces, and hotels that cater to dogs’ needs. Whether you are new to the area or have lived here your whole life, this article will help guide you to finding the best experiences for your loyal canine.

The specialty hangout spot for dogs is in the River Market area. Bar K Dog Bar gives dogs the chance to hang out and play with other pups; meanwhile, their owners get the chance to make new friends and grab some coffee or a beer. The popular park is located on the shore of the Missouri River in Berkley Riverfront Park, under the Heart of America Bridge.

Bar K is open 9:00am to 10:00pm daily serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner to both humans and dogs. The menu includes items like: chicken tenders, deviled eggs, steak bowls, macaroni and cheese, salads, white bean chili, fresh baked cookies, and Betty Rae’s ice cream. Dogs can also be treated to beef stew, chicken risotto, ice cream nuggets, and turkey bacon jerky. Selections for dogs are on a different menu.

Anyone without a dog is welcome to visit Bar K for free. Pups need either a membership or guess pass to enter. Bar K also has private event spaces where you can hold dog friendly meetings, birthdays, fundraisers, and more. There is the nearby River Market Dog Park, which is free. The River Market has a myriad of restaurants with outdoor seating where you can relax with your dog while eating some grub.

Ermine Case Junior Park is also near Bar K. Not as many people use the area. It’s a small park with a good view of the  river. Case Park is south of Ninth Street to Tenth Street on Jefferson Street. It is adjacent to West Terrace Park.

In the Westport area, Mo Brew has open patio seating in its outside bar. Dog owners are welcome to bring their pup. Mo Brew is located on 39th street. It features rare craft beers, and a cheap happy hour menu — $1.50 burgers and $1.50 fries from 3:00pm to 7:00pm Monday thru Friday.

Kaldi’s has two locations in the Country Club Plaza. Kaldi’s is a great stop for coffee and a place for your dog to rest. Both locations have outdoor seating.

West Bottoms is open to walkers and their dogs. Most of the antique shop owners are cool with pups. The area gets extra foot-traffic during First Fridays.

Marshalls actually lets you shop with your dog. The store has a wide selection of dog treats, clothing, and toys.

Shawnee Mission Park includes a large off-leash dog area. There is also a lake where your dog is free to swim. The park has a beach, boat and kayak rentals, and several trails. It’s an excellent place for relaxation and recreation.

The Pet Ranch Dog Park is located off 151st and Olathe. The park has 13 acres of free land for canines to roam. It is an exclusive dog park costing $35 a month. The park features a dog pond and an agility course.

For those looking for an urban dog park: head to  Swope Park or Loose Park just south of the Country Club Plaza and Penn Valley Park. Jackson County’s Longview Lake Park is an ideal location for fishing, camping, and hiking. Penn Valley Park and Swope Park have off-leash sections.

Other dog parks in the metro include: West Terrace Dog Park in Downtown KC and Waggin’ Trail Off Leash Dog Park in North Kansas City.

Leafwood Dog Park has lots of grassy space, and a charming wood-fenced area. It is well maintained, has water-hosing stations, and nine whole yards. It’s a little bit of a walk to actually get to the park.

Crestview Park in the Northland has a new jungle gym and woods all along it. There is also a creek. It’s a kid friendly park.

The Trolley Trail through Brookside and Waldo is a winding track that brings in people from all walks of life along with their pets.

Tails and Trails is in Grandview. It has lots of open space and a water fountain.

Dogs are also welcome in some parts of the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. Dogs must be on a leash; they are restricted to the mulch paths or the International Sculpture Trail around the Pavilion.

For the perfect picnic spot, head to the lawn of the The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. The lawn has a walk-through maze and the iconic, larger-than-life Shuttlecocks.

Maple Woods Natural Area in Gladstone is a great place to get some exercise, hike, and walk the dog. It’s also a spot known for wildlife and bird watching. It’s secretly tucked between a neighborhood and a highway. There are several hiking paths, making each visit unique. This is also a great place to see the leaves change color this fall. The area gives people an idea of what the north Kansas City area looked like before people settled here and buildings took over the skyline.

If you’re willing to take a longer drive, Kill Creek Streamway has a lovely off-leash dog park. The view there is spectacular. The park isn’t well-known unless you live in De Soto. The park has a stream as well as bridges for dogs to explore. Those who love walking outside with their dog should definitely check out this nature spot.

Hotels and lodging for dogs

Traveling with a furry companion can be stressful. It’s not always easy to find a dog friendly hotel. Several of Kansas City’s hotels offer pet-friendly accommodations including: The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center; Hotel Indigo – Downtown; Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center; Ambassador Hotel Kansas City; Intercontinental Kansas City at the Plaza; and Residence Inn Kansas City Downtown/Convention Center, and 21c Museum Hotel.

Airbnb also has several different listings that are dog friendly. From condos, duplexes, houses, lofts, and even mansions — sometimes you can find a better deal than what a hotel offers. (Although, the mansion prices are in the thousands of dollars.)

Kansas City is also home to top dog day care centers: Camp Bow Wow, Dog’s World of Fun, Pooches Paradise Daycare Resort, Pete & Mac’s Pet Resorts, Doggie Style Bowtique, and Dog Pawz.

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By The All Spark!! The Cybertronic Spree Does Led Zep's "Immigrant Song"

By The All Spark!! The Cybertronic Spree Does Led Zep’s “Immigrant Song”

As you read this quick video share, I am actually wandering the aisles of the Penn Plaza Pavilion for the annual Big Apple Comic Con. It’s a fun event and let’s be keep the cosplayers happy with numerous Instagram features on our PiercingMetalNYCaccount (please follow us if you aren’t already). This past Wednesday the guys at my local comic book shop were showing each other videos and one was…

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Cat Camp NYC: A Celebration of Our Love for Cats

Of all the cat events I attend each year, Cat Camp NYC is one of my favorites. A weekend packed with educational lectures, round table discussions, lots of vendors offering fantastic cat-themed products and best of all, thousands of cat lovers who are not only there to celebrate their love for cats, but genuinely care about making all cats’ lives better – this is where loving cats intersects with advocating for cats, and it doesn’t get any better than that!

This year’s Jackson Galaxy’s Cat Camp will take place on June 1 and 2 at Penn Plaza Pavilion, located at 401 7th Ave, New York, NY 10001.

Speaker line up and program

At Cat Camp, you can:

Learn more about cats: Speakers and panelists will share their knowledge on topics ranging from learning about how to care for community cats, successfully foster cats, save orphan kittens, and so much  more.

Shop: There will be dozens of cat-focused vendors available.

Meet adoptable cats and maybe even find your newest family member!

The event will close with an inspirational keynote address from Jackson Galaxy.

I’m honored to be once again be one of the speakers in an incredible line up of personalities: Jackson Galaxy (My Cat from Hell and the Jackson Galaxy Foundation); cat behaviorist, Mikel Delgado (Feline Minds,) Hannah Shaw (Kitten Lady); Andrew Martilla (The Great Went Pet Photography,) Adam Myatt (aka The Cat Man of West Oakland,) Ellen Carozza, LVT, and many others. I will be holding a Q&A session on Saturday from 11am to 12pm.  For a complete schedule, please visit http://www.catcampnyc.com/schedule/

Early bird tickets available now

Early bird tickets are available now, Visit Cat Camp NYC for more information and to purchase your tickets.

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