Wednesday, July 13, 2016

RNC guests with fashion emergencies can access the Saks Fifth Avenue pop-up

Delegates to the Republican National Convention (RNC) will have every opportunity to look their best while they are in Cleveland.

Saks Fifth Avenue is setting up a pop-up store in the lobby of The Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland next week.  Open from July 17 to July 21, the boutique will welcome the public and hotel guests and will be stocked with accessories and apparel for convention-goers. Guests staying at The Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland will also receive a $50 savings certificate valid when making a $300 minimum purchase. Boutique hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

For after-hours fashion emergencies, special trips to the larger Saks Fifth Avenue store in Cleveland can be arranged for guests of the hotel, as can overnight tailoring, with measurements able to be taken directly at The Ritz-Carlton.

The newly refurbished lobby of The Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland will also be home to nightly live entertainment next week, as well as a menu of themed cocktails, including a signature red, white and blue Freedom Spritzer. Other limited edition cocktails are the Candidate and the Patriot. The Ritz-Carlton will keep its bars and dining rooms open nearly around-the-clock next week, opening at 6 a.m. and closing at 4 a.m. daily during the convention.

The Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland is at 1515 W. Third St. Phone 216-623-1300.

Tuesday, July 12, 2016


Comedy Central is coming to Cleveland for the RNC

Comedy Central is providing comprehensive coverage of the 2016 Republican National Convention.

"The Daily Show with Trevor Noah" will feature a unique on-the-ground activation in Cleveland, launches on SiriusXM and Amazon, and a series of specials on Snapchat.

"The Daily Show with Trevor Noah Presents The 2016 Republican National Convention: Submission Accomplished" will originate from the Breen Center for the Performing Arts in Cleveland from July 19 through July 22. To kick off the convention, Comedy Central will telecast a special hosted by Noah on the Monday of convention week. The clip-based special will provide fans with a look back at the primary season and examine how the candidate arrived at the culminating moment in time. The RNC special, "The Daily show with Trevor Noah: The Road to 'The Road," debuts on July 18.

On the ground at the RNC in Cleveland, Comedy Central will stage an activation, turning this "circus-esque" political season into a fully interactive, comedic and social experience with games and activities for all ages, regardless of party affiliation. "The Daily Show Convention Sideshow," free and open to the pubic, will be located at 2400 Superior Ave. E and will be open from noon to 5 p.m. on July 17 and July 18.

"The Daily Show with Trevor Noah" airs Monday through Thursday at 11 p.m. on Comedy Central. Visit www.cc.com for details.