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High River Sauces “NYC Hot Sauce Expo” Reveals Rescheduled Dates For 2020

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The continued spread of the dreaded Coronavirus Pandemic found numerous events postponed or cancelled outright over the last few weeks. Fortunately for the fans of the annual NYC Hot Sauce Expo, that event has offered up brand-new dates for September. Let’s take a look at the updated press news about this fiery function.

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The Press Release:
The founders of High River Sauces have announced that their always highly-anticipated NYC Hot Sauce Expo will be returning for an 8th time this September at the Brooklyn Expo Center in Greenpoint. Originally scheduled for April, the festival has been moved to September for the safety of all guests. It will feature all of the staples that have attracted attendees by the thousands in previous years – such as the Booze & Infuse Cocktail Competition and annual Hot Sauce Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony – will be returning alongside the Insane Eating Challenges that take place on the Stage of DOOM (full schedule below) and the Chihuahua Beauty Contest. This year, the 2020 NYC Hot Sauce Expo will offer attendees the opportunity to sample 50 of the world’s finest purveyors of hot sauce, as well as, top-notch craft beers, spicy cocktails and a myriad of food options such as BBQ and tacos for carnivores, vegans and everyone in between.
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Event Update: Japan Day Central Park 2020 Is Cancelled

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The Statement:
Dear friends,

Thank you for your continuous support to Japan Day @ Central Park 2020.

In light of the ongoing situation concerning the novel coronavirus pandemic, after much consideration, we have regrettably come to the decision to postpone the Japan Day @ Central Park 2020 (Japan Day Parade and Festival) event, currently scheduled for May 10, 2020, to a later date in the year (currently anticipating the fall).
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Coachella Music Festival Postponed Until October Amid Coronavirus Concerns

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The Press Release:
At the direction of the County of Riverside and local health authorities, we must sadly confirm the rescheduling of Coachella and Stagecoach due to COVID-19 concerns. While this decision comes at a time of universal uncertainty, we take the safety and health of our guests, staff and community very seriously. We urge everyone to follow the guidelines and protocols put forth by public health officials.

Coachella will now take place on October 9, 10 and 11 and October 16, 17 and 18, 2020. Stagecoach will take place on October 23, 24 and 25, 2020. All purchases for the April dates will be honored for the rescheduled October dates. Purchasers will be notified by Friday, March 13 on how to obtain a refund if they are unable to attend.

Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to seeing you in the desert this fall.

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Piercing Ken Thoughts: Historically speaking, we’ve never attended any of the Coachella festivals and its mostly because we’ve a full plate of music that we really like going on over here on the East Coast. That being said, we still announced this stuff on “The Chronicles” based on the broader brush and wider audience demographic of readers. This is just the latest in a long line of already cancelled conventions and tours that I’ve discussed here and on my PiercingMetal website and I think many more are to come. Stay tuned and stay healthy. I attended a convention today and I don’t think that I shook a single hand once. Everyone I engaged with got a peace sign, a thumb’s up and yeah even a Spock “Live Long and Prosper”. See you next time.

Official Website: http://www.coachella.com

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OZY Fest Returns To NYC On July 25th

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The Press Release:
OZY Media announced today that their flagship festival experience OZY Fest will be returning to New York City for a one-day event on July 25, 2020. The event will take place on the Great Lawn in Central Park that serves as the heart of the city. Tickets for the event are available now.

Headliners confirmed for this year include musician Miguel, TV personalities Tan France and Karamo Brown, comedians Dulcé Sloan and Tig Notaro, politicians Andrew Yang, Dan Crenshaw, Julián Castro and John Kasich, and chef Marcus Samuelsson, as well as activist Gloria Steinem, author Chelsea Clinton, actress Jameela Jamil, and sports stars Baker Mayfield, Amy Purdy and Alex Rodriguez. Additional artists and personalities to be announced in the coming weeks.

“OZY Fest is the IRL actualization of all that is OZY, think TED meets Coachella,” said Carlos Watson, CEO and co-founder of OZY Media. “Our goal is to bring culture to life for a day and inspire curiosity in everyone so they can engage more fully with the world around them.”
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Bethel Woods Center for the Arts Announces Fall Festival Dates

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The Press Release:
Festivals at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts allow guests to experience an array of local talent in addition to a unique blend of farmers markets, artisan and crafters, fresh food offerings, special events, family activities, and educational programming.

Tickets are now on sale for The Big Sip. Tickets for Wine Festival and Craft: Beer, Spirits & Food Festival are on sale Friday, March 6 at 10:00 AM, available for purchase at www.BethelWoodsCenter.org, Ticketmaster, and by phone at 1-800-653-8000. Purchase before June 1 for early bird prices. New this year, Members and Season Lawn Pass holders will receive discounted general admission to all ticketed festivals. Four-packs, group bundles, and combo tickets are available for additional savings while supplies last.

The Big Sip: Saturday, May 23 | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM, VIP Admission Begins at Noon
$40 General Admission, $80 VIP, $15 Designated Driver. All ticket prices increase $5 the week of the event, and again the day of the festival. General Admission 4-packs are available for $144 while supplies last.
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