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The Culturati

What is on these executives' April cultural calendars.
Shrek

Craig Kalman Chairman/CEO Atlantic Records

Wouldn’t miss: The Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas. This is my first trip to the ACM’s and I am really looking forward to staying at The Palms and premiering some of our new acts there.

Also on the calendar: Taking my son to see Shrek on Broadway.

Martin Sorrell Chief Executive, WPP

Wouldn’t Miss:  Dia do Indio (Day of the Indian) in Rio de Janeiro, where the city celebrates the rich cultural heritage of native Brazilians.

Also on the calendar: The London Marathon and the 100th birthday of Tel Aviv.

Tory Burch Co-founder, Tory Burch

Wouldn’t miss: The Tribeca Film Festival. This festival is a favorite of mine because it brings together two things I love: New York and movies.

Also on the calendar: Taking my sons to The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. The Salone Internazionale del Mobile in Milan, a furniture fair that showcase design from around the world.

Vikki Pryor CEO, SBLI Mutual Life Insurance

Wouldn’t Miss:  Listening to live jazz at Feinstein’s in Manhattan; hearing McCoy Tyner at to the Berks County Jazz Fest in Pennsylvania.

Also on the calendar: Trips to Peru and Maui; reading Barack Obama’s books.


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