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1 day agoI Skipped the Wedding and Went Straight to the Cocktail Party. You Should, Too.
Choosing non-traditional wedding elements can lead to a more personalized and cost-effective celebration.
Gen Z and younger millennials are generally drinking less than older generations and, when they do drink, are doing so more intentionally, prioritizing quality, flavor, and social context over quantity. That change is pushing bars and alcohol brands to design products for daytime moments, and reshaping how the industry defines a "drinking occasion."
Our team would like to thank the residents and stakeholders who engaged with us throughout the planning process, sharing both feedback and support. We're pleased with the outcome, which recognises the cultural and social value of the Brockwell Live series, alongside the significant economic contribution it makes to Lambeth and Greater London, particularly at a time when night-time and creative economies across the country face increasing pressure.
Calling all Bay Area Derby fans and Radio Aficionados: join us on Saturday February 28th, 2026 from 11 AM to 4 PM for our first-ever Radios and Roller Derby Fundraiser Co-hosted by the California Historical Radio Society (CHRS) and Bay Area Derby, this event will provide an unique experience where viewers can watch and learn about the historic sport of roller derby while participating in our optional fundraiser to help support our skaters and new warehouse!
This year, I'm making my own celebrations and reaching my peak social potential by hosting at least one dinner party a month, going all out each time. First on my lineup is a Ham Party - I was just gifted a 12-pound hock, so I'm using it as an excuse to gather friends on a Sunday. The invitation I made features a tiny watercolor ham with a bow, the dress code is pink, and I'm serving French 75s and homemade sides.
We gravitated towards the Blue Ball as teenagers, not because they served underage drinkers. They didn't. And we could only afford to drink lime and soda anyway. No, we loved this place because it had (drumroll) two bars. So we were not only cool enough to go down the pub (never to the pub, strictly down the pub or, better still, down the Blue), but we even had our own bar.
This move reflects the strength of our vision, the resilience of our platform, and our ambition to help shape the future of entertainment on a global stage. We are entering a city that influences how the world thinks, creates, and connects
After facing a major legal challenge over last summer's Brockwell Park festivals, like Mighty Hoopla, Cross The Tracks, Wide Awake and Field Day, organisers Summer Events Ltd (which runs the Brockwell Live series) could be in for another fight this year. Campaign group Protect Brockwell Park took Lambeth Council to court over the fact that the events hadn't gone through proper planning permission and won the ruling, meaning that all major events held in the park have to go through a full planning process.
This was 1980 or '81, she reckons, just after she'd come off the road playing percussion for the jazz star George Duke; by 1984, she'd become a star herself with the pop hit "The Glamorous Life," which she cut with her mentor Prince and which went to No. 7 on Billboard's Hot 100. Over the decades that followed, Sheila E. went on to record or perform with everyone from Ringo Starr to Beyoncé.
On TikTok, creator @madelinemariejg said, "Something we need to bring back as a society is having people over to your house." And it doesn't necessarily mean hosting a major party or fancy dinner, either. Instead, the vibe for the new year is all about "inviting people over for tea, for coffee, for lunch," she said, and not making a big deal about it.
Pay tribute to both the King of Pop and the Purple One every first Saturday of the month at the Madrone Art Bar's "The Prince and Michael Experience," which celebrates their work with a healthy dose of competition as fans go head-to-head on the dance floor to the music of these two cultural icons. The party starts at 9 pm with a $10 cover, and will feature dancing to DJ album cuts, remixes, rare tracks, and classics of the two artists' greatest hits.
Join is for our monthly Full Moon Trip Temple! Live music includes Levitation Quartet and Twango. We will also bring out some art supplies for art-making. There will be a non-alcoholic bar serving drinks, and as always, loving vibes.