BEYOND VAN GOGH: THE IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE EXTENDED IN ST. LOUIS EXHIBITION WILL CONTINUE THROUGH JANUARY 30, 2022 DUE TO HIGH DEMAND Open on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve & New Year's Day Tickets On Sale Now www.vangoghstlouis.com ST. LOUIS — November 18, 2021 — Due to high demand and the immense popularity of the event, Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience is extending its stay in St. Louis through January 30, 2022. More than 100,000 people have seen the exhibition in St. Louis to date. Tickets are available now at www.vangoghstlouis.com. The exhibiton will be closed on Mondays in January. WHEN: Extended through January 30, 2022. The exhibition will be open on holidays, including Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. WHERE: The Starry Night Pavilion on the grounds of the Saint Louis Galleria.  TICKETS: www.vangoghstlouis.com  DETAILS: The exhibition is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Beyond Van Gogh will be closed on Mondays in January. Four entry times are available each hour. Tickets are sold online only at www.vangoghstlouis.com. Prices begin at $33.99 for adults and $19.99 for children ages 5 to 15. Children under 5 are free.  During the exhibition, guests are completely immersed in more than 300 of the greatest works of post-Impressionist artist Vincent Van Gogh. The art is liberated from its two-dimensional limitations into a three-dimensional experience that exhilarates every sense and brings to life one of the most influential artists the world has known. Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience (www.vangoghstlouis.com), has sold more than two million tickets globally, making it one of the most popular current traveling exhibitions. Cinematic Van Gogh exhibitions have crossed the ocean from European cities to North America and have met with great critical acclaim and sold-out audiences in every market. Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience continues to amaze audiences and will continue its extended run in St. Louis before moving across North America. Art lovers near and far will have the opportunity to live this truly unique and unforgettable experience.

 

JERRY CANTRELL  OF  ALICE IN CHAINS ANNOUNCES  ‘AN EVENING WITH JERRY CANTRELL’ WORLDWIDE DIGITAL EVENT BY MOMENT HOUSE INTIMATE PERFORMANCE, STORYTELLING, Q&A RECORDED LIVE FROM LOS ANGELES

NEW ALBUM  BRIGHTEN RELEASED EARLIER THIS MONTH TICKETS FOR THE STREAM ON SALE NOW   PURCHASE TICKETS HERE LISTEN TO BRIGHTEN LOS ANGELES, CA (November 18, 2021) -- Iconic singer, songwriter, guitarist, and Alice In Chains co-founder Jerry Cantrell today announces, “AN EVENING WITH JERRY CANTRELL”  presented by Moment House. The stream will be an intimate performance recorded live from Los Angeles this evening.  The sold out performance will include a six song set, storytelling, and a Q&A hosted by renowned and beloved actor/comedian, Jeff Garlin.   The stream will be a ticketed event on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at 6:00 PM PT/ 9:00 PM ET in the United States. Tickets are $12 pre-order and $15 day of show. Ticket holders will be able to stream the event for 24 hours. The performance is a selection of songs from Jerry’s recently released LP,  Brighten. Many of the musicians featured on the record will perform with Jerry including Tyler Bates [300, John Wick], Greg Puciato [Dillinger Escape Plan], Gil Sharone [Dillinger Escape Plan], George Adrian, Vincent Jones and Michael Rozon. Brighten has received praise from critics including SPIN who said: ​​”...It’s an eclectic record fueled by a mix of acoustic and electric instruments that Cantrell used to extrapolate on themes like doubt, resiliency, and moving on from the past. Needless to say, it’s easily the most upbeat-sounding album in his lengthy discography. That’s just fine by him.” American Songwriter said, “A masterful collection of nine new songs exhibiting all the different sides of his inimitable songwriting sensibilities—including some new ones—the album constitutes some of Cantrell’s finest output to date.” Brighten is Jerry’s first project without Alice In Chains in 19 years. Co-produced with film composer Tyler Bates, and Paul Fig [long-time Engineer], the LP got its beginnings just before the pandemic hit. They welcomed a dynamic cast of supporting players including Duff McKagan [Guns N’ Roses, Loaded] on select bass tracks, Greg Puciato contributing to backing vocals and drummers Gil Sharone and Abe Laboriel, Jr. [Paul McCartney]. Joe Barresi [Tool, Queens of the Stone Age] handled the mixing of Brighten.  Jerry has also announced a US tour that will bring him to cities such as New York, LA, Chicago, Boston, Nashville and Vegas among many other cities.  See tour dates below.  Brighten Track List 1. Atone 2. Brighten 3. Prism of Doubt 4. Black Hearts and Evil Done 5. Siren Song 6. Had To Know 7. Nobody Breaks You 8. Dismembered 9. Goodbye The Cast of Players on Brighten Jerry Cantrell – Guitar, bass, vocals, keys Greg Puciato – Backing vocals Duff McKagan – Bass Gil Sharone – Drums Abe Laboriel Jr. – Drums Tyler Bates – Strings, percussion, guitar Vincent Jones – Piano, keys, & strings Jordan Lewis - Piano Michael Rozon – Pedal steel  Lola Bates – Backing vocals Matias Ambrogi-Torres – Strings JERRY CANTRELL SOCIALS FACEBOOK  INSTAGRAM ABOUT JERRY CANTRELL Beyond the instantly identifiable riffs and equally recognizable vocals, Jerry Cantrell will always be known as a songwriter, first and foremost. Those songs comprise his influential catalog as co-founder, vocalist, and lead guitarist of the iconic Alice In Chains and as a solo artist whose music resounds across culture. He penned two acclaimed solo albums—Boggy Depot [1998] and Degradation Trip Volumes 1 & 2 [2002]—and appeared on chart-topping records by everyone from Metallica and Deftones to Ozzy Osbourne. His music can be heard in the films of Academy® Award winner Cameron Crowe and Judd Apatow in addition to blockbuster franchises such as John Wick and Spider-Man. Throughout his career, he’s garnered eleven GRAMMY® Award nominations, logged multiple #1 hits at radio, sold north of 30 million records, and received the 2020 Museum of Pop Culture Founders Award as part of Alice In Chains. Not to mention, Guitar World cited him as one of the “100 Greatest Guitar Players of All Time.” Additionally, he received the Stevie Ray Vaughan Award from MusiCares in addition to supporting numerous charities over the years. However, he continues to put the songs first on his third full-length solo offering, Brighten. Led by the single “Atone,” and now “Brighten”, these tunes are a worthy addition to Cantrell’s repertoire and the larger American rock ‘n’ roll songbook. BRIGHTEN ALBUM ART

JERRY CANTRELL 2022 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES Thu-Mar-24 St. Paul Palace Theatre Sat-Mar-26 Chicago The Vic Theatre Mon-Mar-28 Detroit St. Andrews Hall Tue-Mar-29 Toronto History Thu-Mar-31 Pittsburgh Roxian Theatre Sat-Apr-02 Atlantic City Music Box @ Borgata Sun-Apr-03 Philadelphia Theatre of Living Arts Tue-Apr-05 New York Irving Plaza Wed-Apr-06 Boston Big Night Live Fri-Apr-08 Baltimore Rams Head Live Sat-Apr-09 Raleigh The Ritz Sun-Apr-10 Charlotte Fillmore Tue-Apr-12 Orlando House of Blues Wed-Apr-13 St. Petersburg Jannus Live Fri-Apr-15 Atlanta Tabernacle Sun-Apr-17 Nashville Ryman Auditorium  Tue-Apr-19 New Orleans Fillmore Thu-Apr-21 Dallas House of Blues Fri-Apr-22 San Antonio Aztec Theatre Sat-Apr-23 Houston House of Blues Mon-Apr-25 Oklahoma City Diamond Ballroom Wed-Apr-27 Denver The Summit Thu-Apr-28 Salt Lake City The Depot Sun-May-01 Portland Roseland Theater Mon-May-02 Seattle Moore Theatre Wed-May-04 Sacramento Ace of Spades Thu-May-05 Los Angeles Belasco Theatre Sat-May-07 Las Vegas House of Blues Sun-May-08 San Diego House of Blues

 

Help Jack bring service members home this season by bidding on a barrel from one of our holiday Barrel Trees. The top barrel from each tree will be auctioned off, with proceeds going to Operation Ride Home. Since 2011, the Jack Daniel Distillery and the Armed Services YMCA have helped 8,583 junior-enlisted service members and their families go home to their loved ones for the holiday season. This year, you can help, too.

Fill your home with joy and your glass with Jack when you get together with loved ones this holiday season. Find the perfect recipe for any occasion with some help from our family of spirits.

JACK'S HONEY CIDER The sweetest way to stay warm this season. TENNESSEE TODDY A soothing cocktail for a cold winter evening. CINNAMON SMASHED APPLE A festive treat with a dash of fire.

 Purchase your Allman Family Revival VIP Package before they sell out. Limited number available for each show at https://www.allmanfamilyrevival.com

 

George Dickel And Social Hour Team Up To Release Seasonally Inspired Whiskey Sour Offering

In celebration of fall and its iconic flavors, the Harvest Whiskey Sour is rolling out on shelves soon!

GEORGE DICKEL AND SOCIAL HOUR TEAM UP TO RELEASE SEASONALLY INSPIRED WHISKEY SOUR OFFERING

TULLAHOMA, Tenn., Nov. 18, 2021-- The lead up to the holidays is a busy time for cocktail bars, as people are excited about enjoying seasonal cocktails. However, there traditionally have not been many fall-inspired takes on classic cocktails available for people to enjoy at home. This season, George Dickel and Social Hour, the pioneering craft canned cocktail brand, are making it easier than ever before to enjoy an autumn-inspired craft cocktail. This month, both brands are teaming up to release a new premium prepared offering - the Harvest Whiskey Sour.

Uniquely, Harvest Whiskey Sour is made using 13-year-old George Dickel Tennessee Whisky (from distilling season Spring 2007) and makes it easy to enjoy a seasonal cocktail on the same level as one ordered from a cocktail bar. With this release, fans of craft cocktails don't have to sacrifice quality for convenience, as this offering exemplifies the high standard both brands are known for.

"As the prepared cocktail market continues to reach new heights, we couldn't be more excited to officially collaborate with Tom and the team over at Social Hour to release something that's a first for us," said Nicole Austin, General Manager and Distiller at Cascade Hollow Distilling Co. "For the perfect whisky sour, you need a bold, complex whisky that's able to stand out among all of the other flavors. The whisky we chose for this pairing has been aged 13 years so it's bringing a level of maturity people typically don't see in prepared cocktail offerings. On top of that, the liquid really is accented by the hints of apple, cinnamon and cardamom that come through."

"Fall-centric spins on the whiskey sour were always one of the most popular seasonal cocktails when I was bartending. The Harvest Whiskey Sour is designed to give adults a craft cocktail experience from the comfort of their home," said Tom Macy, Co-Founder and CEO at Social Hour Cocktails. "You don't need to be a mixologist to whip this up. You can enjoy it straight from the can, or if you're looking for more of a true cocktail experience, you can pour it over ice and garnish with your favorite seasonal touches."

The new Harvest Whiskey Sour boasts a delicious combination of honeycrisp apple, Meyer lemon, cinnamon, maple and a touch of cardamom. To get the picture-perfect cocktail serve, adults simply need to pour over ice and garnish with apple slices or cinnamon sticks before enjoying.

The Harvest Whiskey Sour will be available for purchase at retail locations in New York. Consumers outside of New York can purchase the offering online on the Social Hour website. This limited time offering has a suggested retail price of $28 for a 4-pack. At 250 mL, the Harvest Whiskey Sour includes three servings per can.

No matter how you choose to celebrate the start to the holidays or enjoy the new Harvest Whiskey Sour, please remember to drink responsibly.

ABOUT GEORGE DICKEL
Since 1870, the fine folks at Cascade Hollow have honored George Dickel's dream of crafting the smoothest Tennessee whisky around. Today, 150 years later, we're still making award-winning whisky at our historic distillery in Tullahoma, TN. Tucked away in the Tennessee hills and surrounded by 600 protected acres of forest and crystal-fresh springs, Cascade Hollow has always been our home. Led by General Manager and Distiller Nicole Austin, the team at Cascade Hollow Distilling Co. continue the tradition of producing smooth sippin' whisky through high standards of authenticity and craftsmanship. A proud member of the Tennessee Whiskey Trail, we invite you to visit our home and learn more about how we make George Dickel Tennessee Whisky. For more information, go to www.GeorgeDickel.com or check out @georgedickel on Facebook or Instagram. Your friends at Cascade Hollow remind you to always drink responsibly.

ABOUT DIAGEO NORTH AMERICA
Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands including Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, Bulleit and Buchanan's whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Casamigos and Don Julio tequilas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Tanqueray and Guinness.

 

Contemporary Productions Announces New Partnerships with Entertainment Industry Veterans Joe Litvag and Paula Balzer

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 18, 2021  -- St. Louis-based Contemporary Productions announced today its further expansion into specialized areas of the live entertainment industry to fuel growth. While many companies retreated last year due to the pandemic, Contemporary is capitalizing on the changing landscape to create a company built for the next decade and beyond.

A key piece of this expansion is a partnership with Joe Litvag and his firm, The Just Listen Company, to oversee Contemporary's foray into specialty festival experiences, expanded talent and booking capabilities, plus management and operations consultation.

The expansion also includes the engagement of senior marketing executive Paula Balzer, an architect of modern-day live entertainment and brand marketing. Balzer's consultative approach will drive business for Contemporary's clients by capitalizing on market trends and effective use of content, culture, and influencers.

"The partnerships with Paula and Joe increase our service offerings and allows us to be more agile and innovative," says Steve Schankman, President of Contemporary Productions. "We now offer the unique combination of the experience of a 50-year-old company coupled with independence and efficiency that the new era demands."

Litvag joined Contemporary after college and quickly rose through the ranks. He then went on to executive positions at Clear Channel Entertainment (now Live Nation), AEG, Blackbird and Danny Wimmer Presents.

Balzer is a pioneer in the utilization of live events as a marketing medium. Her experience spans the brand side (Kraft Foods), to the producers' side as CMO of Clear Channel Entertainment (now Live Nation). Balzer ran Contemporary Productions marketing division, CMI, prior to its sale to SFX Entertainment. In addition to CMI, Balzer also founded the global lifestyle marketing agency, MKTG.partners (now part of Dentsu).

"Where others saw risk, we saw opportunity," said Balzer and Litvag. "With this exciting partnership, we're poised to capitalize on fundamental shifts in the entertainment industry. Contemporary's expanded services will create more value and opportunity for our clients long-term."

Contemporary Productions

Founded in 1968, Contemporary is a top ranked experiential marketing and event producer offering best-in-class creative, talent booking and production alliances.

Contemporary Productions lists Anthem, Disney, Foundation Fighting Blindness, International Tennis Hall of Fame, Professional Golf Association, SSM Healthcare, Stifel Financial Services, Wells Fargo and World Wide Technology as clients.

SOURCE Contemporary Productions

 

Here For The Holidays: Guinness Chocolate Mint Stout Aged In Kentucky Bourbon Barrels

The Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Baltimore is Spreading Holiday Cheer Across the U.S. with Limited-Edition Chocolate Mint Stout Aged in Kentucky Bourbon Barrels

Guinness announces their new Chocolate Mint Stout Aged in Kentucky Bourbon Barrels from the Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Baltimore.

BALTIMORE, Nov. 18, 2021-- In the fourth year of its barrel-aged beer program, the Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Baltimore is releasing Guinness Chocolate Mint Stout Aged in Kentucky Bourbon Barrels – a limited edition barrel-aged stout that brings the flavors of the season to life – just in time for the holidays.

The seasonal stout is brewed with dried mint leaves, aged in Kentucky bourbon barrels, and then conditioned with pure cacao to keep the flavors as true to life as possible. With a 10.8% ABV, Guinness Chocolate Mint Stout Aged in Kentucky Bourbon Barrels is the perfect treat to bring to a holiday party, pair with a favorite dessert, gift to the beer lover in your life or just enjoy by the fire as the temperature drops.

"With each new beer from our barrel-aging program, we look to challenge ourselves with flavor combinations and tastes that most people wouldn't expect from Guinness," said Sean Brennan, Head Brewer at the Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Baltimore. "And that's exactly what we've got here with our Chocolate Mint Stout Aged in Kentucky Bourbon Barrels. Chocolate and mint are a classic flavor combination, and the way those flavors interact with the bourbon character leads to something really special. It's the perfect beer to sip on after a solid meal with family and friends over the holidays."

The bold flavors come from the combination of bright mint and the complexity of dark chocolate and bourbon oak flavors, making the brew the perfect toast with this holiday season. Guinness Chocolate Mint Stout Aged in Kentucky Bourbon Barrels can be found on shelves across the country now for a limited time in 4-packs of 11.2oz bottles at a suggested retail price of $19.99, as well as on tap at the Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Baltimore.

For those looking to add even more seasonal flavor to holiday gatherings this year, the Guinness Open Gate Brewery also recently introduced Guinness Gingerbread Stout. Brewed with allspice, ginger, nutmeg and cinnamon, Guinness Gingerbread Stout is on shelves for a limited time only in Maryland, Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, Philadelphia, Southern New Jersey, and Delaware. 

No matter what Guinness beer you choose to raise a toast with this season, always celebrate the holidays responsibly.

For the latest news from the Open Gate Brewery and Guinness, follow @GuinnessBreweryUS on Facebook and Instagram or visit www.GuinnessBreweryBaltimore.com and @GuinnessUS on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Guests of all ages are welcome to visit the Guinness Open Gate Brewery Thursday 3:00pm to 10:00pm, Friday 12:00pm to 10:00pm, Saturday 11:00am to 10:00pm and Sunday 11:00am to 9:00pm.

ABOUT GUINNESS
The Guinness brand was established in 1759, when Arthur Guinness signed a 9,000 year lease on St. James's Gate Brewery in Dublin.  Brewed using four main ingredients, water, barley (malted & roasted), hops and yeast, Guinness is the world's most popular stout. The iconic beer is brewed in 49 countries worldwide and sold in over 150 with almost 9 million glasses of Guinness enjoyed every day around the world.  The most GUINNESS is sold in Great Britain, Ireland, USA, Nigeria and Cameroon. More information can be found at www.guinness.com

ABOUT DIAGEO
Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands including Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, Bulleit and Buchanan's whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Don Julio, Tanqueray and Guinness.

Diageo is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (DGE) and our products are sold in more than 180 countries around the world. For more information about Diageo, our people, our brands, and performance, visit us at www.diageo.com. Visit Diageo's global responsible drinking resource, www.DRINKiQ.com, for information, initiatives, and ways to share best practice.

Follow us on Twitter for news and information about Diageo North America: @Diageo_NA.