The Arambulo Live team looks forward to multiple annual events, and KCON is definitely at the top of that list! With the announcement of this years’ locations being recently shared, the first 2 performing acts for KCON NY have also finally been revealed! Taking over the Madison Square Garden and Javits in Manhattan on July 6-7 will be boy bands NU’EST and TOMORROW X TOGETHER!
Formed in 2012 by Pledis Entertainment, NU’EST most recently held their solo concert at one of Korea’s largest venues: KSPO Dome, selling out all three dates from April 12th to the 14th with over 36,000 in attendance. The group is set to release their new album on April 29th titled “Happily Ever After” and will be performing on the KCON stage once again!
 TOMORROW X TOGETHER , aka TXT, is the junior boy band of BTS under the same label of Big Hit Entertainment. Since their debut in March 2019, members: Soobin, Yeonjun, Beomgyu, Taehyun and Hueningkai have been a force to be reckoned with after the release of their first album “The Dream Chapter: STAR” and their debut single “Crown” breaking records for this year’s most viewed K-POP debut music video within 24 hours for a boy group. As their first year at KCON, this is one of the stages we can’t wait to see!!
As we await for more announcements in regards to the line-up and attending talent, make sure to follow KCON for all updates! LETS KCON!!!
www.kconusa.com
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Summer 2019 in Los Angeles, CA is about to “Get Real” as Universal Studios Hollywood has just announced the opening of “Jurassic World – The Ride!” The exciting promo video hit the internet yesterday afternoon as it shows complete mayhem bursting through Universal Studios’ famous movie studio backlot, sending cast and crew running for their lives. The reason behind such pandemonium? Jurassic World’s Tyrannosaurus Rex trampling her way through the sets and sound stages.  The theme of the ride will debut an original storyline that takes place within the theme park as depicted in Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment’s film, JURASSIC WORLD, on the day the Indominus rex escapes. According to the press release, “The exciting thrill ride will soar to new heights with the addition of several iconic dinosaurs from the movie, including the colossal Indominus rex and the magnificent aquatic Mosasaurus that will mesmerize onlookers in her natural habitat from behind a three million gallon glass encased Aquarium Observatory tank.” Along with specially designed rafts and encounters with all new kinds of dinosaurs, the ride concludes with its infamous drop on an 84-ft waterfall. Check out the “It Just Got Real” spot released by Universal Studios Hollywood and let us know your thoughts down below!
 
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The Los Angeles Times has announced the official schedule of almost 200 events for Food Bowl, which is a month long celebration of all things food throughout the month of May. Incredible chefs flying into Los Angeles include:
Enrique Olvera (Pujol, Mexico), Daniela Soto-Innes (Cosme, USA), Norma Listman and Saqib Keval (Masala y Maiz, Mexico), Gaggan Anand (Gaggan, Thailand), Virgilio Martínez (Central, Peru), Koji Kimura (Sushi Kimura, Japan), Angela Dimayuga (The Standard International, USA), Rodolfo Guzmán (Boragó, Chile), Musa Dağdeviren (Çiya, Turkey),Andrew McConnell (Cutler & Co., Australia), Dominique Crenn (Atelier Crenn, USA), Yu Bo(Yu’s Family Kitchen, China), JP Anglo, (Sarsá, Philippines), Tom Cunanan (Bad Saint, USA),Aaron Franklin (Texas), Pat Martin (Tennessee), Bill Durney (New York), Sam Jones (North Carolina) and Charles Michel (Oxford University Research Laboratory, Great Britain). are among the visiting chefs and experts scheduled to appear.
L.A. chefs including Carlos Salgado (Taco Maria), Ori Menashe and Genevieve Gergis(Bavel), Niki Nakayama (n/naka), Adam Perry Lang (APL), Michael Cimarusti (Providence),Nicole Rucker (Fiona), Wes Avila (Guerrilla Tacos), Jordan Kahn (Vespertine), Suzanne Goin(a.o.c.), Charles Olalia (Ma’am Sir), Dave Beran (Dialogue), Sang Yoon (Lukshon), Wolfgang Puck (Spago), Jessica Koslow (Sqirl), Nancy Silverton (Mozzaplex), Ludo Lefebvre (Trois Mec), Tim Hollingsworth (Otium), Jeremy Fox (Rustic Canyon) and Kris Yenbamroong (Night + Market) and many more will represent their hometown through special collaborations and events.
 
Food Bowl highlights include:

• Mesamérica L.A.: The festival’s opening night event on April 30 is the first incarnation of chef Enrique Olvera’s celebrated symposium to be held outside of Mexico. Olvera and L.A. Times Food Editor Peter Meehan have put together a program to explore the culinary and cultural interconnectedness of Mexico City and Los Angeles.
• DFiesta: Following Mesamérica L.A., the opening night festivities continue with DFiesta at Grand Central Market and La Cita Bar featuring chef collaborations, roving Mariachi bands and other Mexico City-inspired merriment.
• L.A. Times Food Bowl Night Market: Over five nights from May 8-12, The Times will host a bustling outdoor celebration of L.A.’s diverse dining scene. Night Market will be free to enter, featuring dozens of food vendors, pop-up experiences, chef collaborations, musical performances and DJs, art installations and these special ticketed events:

Opening Night Collaboration Lab: May 8

• An opening night celebration featuring collaborations from L.A.’s top restaurants and international guests. Collaborations include: Bavel, Kismet X Ciya, Shibumi X Spago, Scratch Bar and Kitchen X Ari Taymor, Fiona X Cicatriz, Chengdu Taste, The Bazaar X Otono, and Otium X chef Edras Ochoa

Taco Tribute: May 9

• Featuring Sonoratown, Tacos 1986, Chichen Itza, Broken Spanish, Teddy’s Red Tacos and Guerrilla Tacos.

Fried Chicken Party: May 10

• Featuring Chef Kang’s Food Rehab for Super Foodies, Lucky Bird, the Crack Shack, Night + Market, Hotville Chicken and Phat Birds.

L.A.’s Best Burgers: May 11

• Featuring HiHo Cheeseburgers, Banh Oui, Everson Royce Bar, Hank’s, Bowery, Love Hour and Belcampo Meat Co.

Dumplings, Noodles & Rice: May 11

• Featuring Iki Ramen, Lukshon, Porridge & Puffs, Baroo, Hui Tou Xiang, Chongqing Special Noodles, Sea Harbour Seafood Restaurant and Little Sister.

All-Star BBQ: May 12

• Join Adam Perry Lang and the team from L.A. Times Food as they showcase the best BBQ in L.A. featuring pitmasters Aaron Franklin (Texas), Pat Martin (Tennessee), Bill Durney (New York) and Sam Jones (North Carolina). Local participating restaurants include Bludso’s, East LA Barbecue, Horn Barbecue, Kra Z Kai’s and SLAB / Trudy’s Underground BBQ.
• Effervescence: Join us May 3-5 for America’s most comprehensive epicurean event centered on Champagne and sparkling wines. From legendary tête de cuvée Champagnes and California’s finest fizz to international bubbles produced around the world, Effervescence brings them all to you in one epic Los Angeles weekend of celebrating bubbles.
• Vespertine Symbios: A collaborative tasting menu on May 5 will feature dishes by chefs Jordan Kahn (Vespertine), Dominique Crenn (Atelier Crenn), Virgilio Martínez (Central) and Niki Nakayama (n/naka).
• The Future of Food in Extreme Environments: A panel discussion on May 7 where scientists and chefs will explore how to grow food in space and how to establish a food culture in a new environment.
• Filipino Garage Party: Angela Dimayuga, the creative director of food and culture at Standard International, will bring together chefs including Russell Victorioso (Café Birdie), Chad Valencia (Lasa), Tom Cunanan (Bad Saint) and JP Anglo (Sarsa) to create a perfect plate of Filipino food on May 18.
• A Tutta Pizza: Enjoy all-you-can-eat slices and styles from New York to Chicago, and Roman to Neapolitan on May 19. There will also be panels and Q&As, cooking demos and culinary workshops.
• L.A. Chef Conference: This all-day event on May 20 will feature speakers, panelists and cooking demos from the restaurant industry, for the restaurant industry.
• Outstanding in the Field: A series of long-table feasts in spectacular locations including the L.A. River and Weiser Family Farms.
• Pasta Masters: On May 30, Los Angeles chefs and pasta makers from Italy will showcase imported, authentic Italian ingredients during hands-on culinary demonstrations.
• GUSH Party at Mmhmmm: A late-night GUSH Party for femme-identifying individuals, people of color and the queer community. Originated in New York, this edition of GUSH Party will celebrate intersectionality and the culinary community in Los Angeles on May 31.  

Opening night starts on Tuesday April 30th with Mesamerica L.A at 7 PM in Downtown Los Angeles! The festival will continue to raise funds to fight food insecurity and hunger as well as promote waste reduction and sustainability through charity partners and participating events. For more information on this awesome event, be sure to check out www.lafoodbowl.com and @LAfoodbowl on all social media platforms!