1. 78 Upward Curve July-September 2015 July-September 2015 Upward Curve 79
RendezvousDIARY DATES
JULY-SEP
Calendar
of eventsUnmissable world events taking place this season
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Where: New York, USA
What: Andy Warhol’s Campbell’s
Soup Cans and his Marilyn
paintings are just some of his
signature works on display at the
MoMA this summer. Focusing on
his work from 1953 – 1967, there
are also a number of lectures to
celebrate the pop-culture icon.
When: 25 April – 18 October
https://www.moma.org
Where: Dolomites, Italy
What: Those seeking a romantic
getaway should head to Adler’s
Lodge in the beautiful Dolomites
mountains, Italy. Where a stay at a
Junior Suite or Chalet, includes a spa
treatment for two, a bottle of wine
plus a sleigh ride. €731,00/US$794
per person for a weekend.
When: All summer
www.adler-lodge.com
Where: Berlin, Germany
What: Quickly becoming a new
fashion capital, Berlin hosts its 9th
fashion week. The event is famed
for its young designers, unusual
performances and edgy offerings,
making it an interesting and
captivating show every year.
When: 6-10 July
http://www.fashion-week-
berlin.com/en.html
Where: Various, England
What: Alternating every four years,
the Rugby World Cup is one of the
most hotly contested tournaments
in the rugby union. The best twenty
teams gather across the thirteen
match venues in the UK to battle it
out for the Webb Ellis Cup.
When: 18 September – 31
October
www.rugbyworldcup.com
Where: Brisbane, Australia
What: The Brisbane Festival’s
line-up of music, dance, theatre,
comedy, opera and circus
has enough variety to thrill
any audience. It ends with a
spectacular fireworks display that
can be seen seventy miles away.
When: 4-25 September
http://www.brisbanefestival.
com.au/
Where: Oxfordshire, UK
What: The Wilderness Festival
captures the magic of the great
outdoors in the Oxfordshire
parkland, offering music (Björk,
Ben Howard), live theatre, sports
(wild swimming, archery), fine
dining plus a lakeside spa.
When: 6-9 August
http://www.wildernessfestival.
com
Where: Lake Maggiore, Italy
What: The thirteenth rendition of
the smooth jazz festival takes place
on the banks of Lake Maggiore,
surrounded by picturesque
mountains. Enjoy the musical
offerings of some of the best jazz
players the world has to offer.
When: 20-23 August
http://www.italy.
smoothjazzfestival.de/?lang=en
Where: Frankfurt, Germany
What: With an estimated 2,000
exhibitors, the Frankfurt Motor
Show has the most exciting new
cars to hit the market. Look out
for German brands, which save
their biggest reveal for the show.
When: 17-27 September
http://www.oica.net/frankfurt-
66th-international-motor-
show-2015/
Where: Hong Kong, China
What: The Hong Kong Computer
and Communication festival covers
all things technological. Profiling the
latest advancements in software,
from computers to digital cameras
visitors will be hard pressed not
to come away with tech goodies.
When: 21-24 August
http://www.hkccfexpo.com/
index.aspx
Where: Los Angeles, USA
What: Some of the countries best
chefs gather to present a range
of culinary delights at the LA
Food and Wine festival. Indulge in
tastings, cooking demonstrations
and events to wet your appetite
before enjoying a meal cooked by
a renowned chef.
When: 27-30 August
http://www.lafw.com/
Where: Paris, France
What: The Economist hosts
a summit to discuss reform in
Brazil, where top business minds
will offer their perspectives on
the future of Latin America’s
economic powerhouse.
When: 2 July
http://www.economist.com/
events-conferences/emea/
brazil-business-summit-2015
Where: Suzuka, Japan
What: One of the most
challenging circuits in the
Formula 1 calendar, with long
straights and tight turns that
thrill spectators, the figure-of-
eight Suzuka Circuit hosts the
Japanese Grand Prix this year.
When: 25-27 September
http://www.japan-grand-prix.
com/2814-japan-f1/