| NEWS 09.23.09 2:58 PM |
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Glut of Events This Week—Across Industries—Points to Fall Season Pickup
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Earlier this month, we reported that event professionals expected the fall season to bring back an abundance of events—and if this week in Los Angeles is any indication, business is back big time.
Tonight brings events across all industries, from entertainment (a screening and cast performance of Fame, handled by ELS at the Grove, and the Zombieland premiere, produced by 15/40 Productions at the Chinese Theatre) to retail (Target's U.C.L.A. promotion) to music (the inaugural Ooh La L.A. French music festival, produced by Goldenvoice at the Henry Fonda Theatre through Friday) to charitable causes (pet adoptions, cocktails, and fund-raising at L.A. Dogworks).
The event industry has its own event, ISES's Jam networking and trade show event at the Millenium Biltmore. Participating organizations include ISES Orange County and San Diego, M.P.I. Southern California, Wedding Industry Professionals Association, Association of Bridal Consultants, Set Decorators Society of America, Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International, and others. Expect a flurry of tweeting from the floor.
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ISES L.A., Susan G. Komen Foundation, Target, U.C.L.A., Macy's, Macy's Passport, Diane von Furstenberg, Amp Energy, Belvedere Vodka, Orange County Style Week, Country Friends, Zombieland, Fame, Ooh La L.A. Festival, Goldenvoice, Variety, Candy Ice, Voices for Children |
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| NEWS 02.22.08 3:14 PM |
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Oscar Event Update: What's Really On (It's a Lot)
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 | Silver Spoon's suite at the Kress
Photo: BizBash |
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You may have heard something about the matter of a certain labor dispute that was threatening Oscar events in Los Angeles. With some hugely significant exceptions, though—Vanity Fair's A-list-only bash, plus Ed Limato's pre-awards soiree, and some less heady others—many of the major events around town are going on as planned now that the strike has ended. Here's the rundown.
Silver Spoon is putting on a two-day gift suite, which began yesterday, at the strikingly revamped historic venue the Kress. Entertainment Fusion Group is handling PR. Guests traveling to the suite along Hollywood Boulevard from the west have to detour around the Oscar red-carpet setup, already being placed in front of the Kodak a few blocks away.
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Oscars, Award Season, Writers' Strike, Elton John AIDS Foundation, AIDS Project Los Angeles, Diamond Information Center, Night of 100 Stars, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Gift Suites, Motion Picture & Television Fund, WGA Strike Fund, Billboard, Children Uniting Nations, Variety, Lexus, Essence Magazine, Target, AOL, Night Before |
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| MY FAVORITE VENDORS 02.01.08 3:46 PM |
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Variety Picks Images by Lighting and Elements
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 | Variety's Lee Linderman
Photo: Courtesy of Patrick Brown Photography |
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Lee Linderman is the director of events and trade shows for the Variety Group, overseeing all events for Variety magazine. He has worked on events worldwide, including handling Variety’s presence at the Cannes International Film Festival, and the 2007 launch of Variety Power of Youth, a fund-raiser highlighting young Hollywood players involved with their communities.
Lighting: “Images by Lighting is always a standout and perhaps the best in Los Angeles. Co-owners Curt Stahl and Raymond Thompson have built a unique niche market and build long-term relationships with their clientele."
Production: “Elements is run by one of my longtime friends, Stephanie Edens. There are few production people in the industry who have as broad a background as she does, and she comes to the table with talent, hard work, and an understanding of the fine details of creativity and logistical planning. Her abilities create seamless event management.”
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