BIZBASH CALL SHEET — #409 — Thursday, 12.13.12
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Compiled today by Beth Kormanik in New York
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1. SANDY RELIEF CONCERT: An all-star lineup of musicians performed at last night's 12-12-12: The Concert for Sandy Relief at Madison Square Garden. The six-hour telethon raised money—with the help of celebrities taking donations via Samsung mobile phones—for the Robin Hood Relief Fund. Notable performances included a Paul McCartney duet with former members of Nirvana, Adam Sandler performing a parody of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” with the chorus, “Sandy screw ya," and the closing act of Alicia Keys singing “Empire State of Mind” with firefighters, police officers, doctors, and nurses joining her onstage. Time: "The sold-out show was televised live, streamed online, played on the radio and in theaters. Producers estimated that as many as two billion people could experience the show live." http://ti.me/VZoGcw
Billboard has behind-the-scenes details from the show, including this tidbit: "During Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi's epic duet of 'Born To Run,' the song's lyrics were displayed on a giant teleprompter, karaoke-style, in the middle of the floor." http://bit.ly/TQumzJ
2. BEST FLIGHT EVER: A KLM marketing stunt saw the airline upgrade several passengers on a flight from Amsterdam to Chicago, allowing them to enjoy a holiday party in the sky. Boom Chicago comedy group performed. KLM filmed the event for a promotional video: youtu.be/086a5y8bRi8
3. WHERE WE CHECK IN: Sports venues dominate the list of places Facebook users checked in to last year, with seven Major League Baseball stadiums on the top 10 list. Mashable: "You're likelier to attend multiple home games of the same team than see a bunch of concerts at the same venue in one year, and baseball stadiums often double as concert venues. That also helps explain baseball's dominance among sports; with a 162-game schedule, there are just so many chances to check in." http://on.mash.to/UCziJp
4. MONUMENTAL MISTAKE: Officials will remove an inscription on the Washington memorial to Martin Luther King Jr. New York Times: "Since the memorial opened in August 2011, critics have contended that the paraphrased quote—'I was a drum major for justice, peace and righteousness'—chiseled on the monument near the statue’s left shoulder misrepresents Dr. King’s words." http://nyti.ms/SSl6wm
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CHICAGO: The Gold Coast location of Epic Burger is now open to hosting private events in its upstairs area. With a capacity for 50 guests, the space is B.Y.O.B. and has no corkage fees.
Genuine Entertainment will host a New Year's Eve party at N9Ne. Dubbed An Evening of Opulence, the night will include passed fare, a dessert buffet, and spinning from DJ Madrid.
LAS VEGAS: Las Vegas Review-Journal: "For the first time, the Major League Soccer Challenge and International Classic is coming to Sam Boyd Stadium. The event, to be held February 15 to 17, is presented by USA Sevens, the same folks who will bring you the USA Sevens Rugby tournament, to be held just days before, February 8 to 10." http://bit.ly/XQFh2j
The Consumer Electronics Association announced that the International C.E.S. will have a record amount of exhibit space, with the show floor totaling more than 1.87 million square feet.
LOS ANGELES: The Salvation Army’s third annual Rock the Red Kettle concert, produced by Specktor Media, will take to L.A. Live on December 15, part of AEG's Season of Giving.
John Ehlenfeldt was appointed vice president of sales and marketing for the Huntington Beach Marketing and Visitors Bureau.
Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://masterplanneronline.com/losangeles
MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: The Yacht & Brokerage Show in Miami Beach will be February 14 to 18 along Collins Avenue. A free smartphone app, MyBoatShow, is designed to help navigate the show's docks, land areas, and tents.
NEW YORK: State and federal antitrust authorities announced they plan to sue two major New York City double-decker tour bus companies, accusing them of violating competition laws and running a monopoly.
Chefs by Chefs, a division of BD Companies, served free tastes of its bayou gumbo with crawfish to thousands of New York Giants and New Orleans Saints fans at Sunday's game.
Tasting Table: New York-based Loliware produces whimsical vegan and biodegradable cups from fruit pectin. The flavors—bitter bitters, salty lime, sour lemon, sweet vanilla and spicy pepper—pair with cocktails.
Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://masterplanneronline.com/newyork
ORLANDO: Splitsville Luxury Lanes will open at Downtown Disney December 19. The 50,000-square-foot venue has two floors of bowling, billiards, arcade games, live music, bars, and a restaurant that will serve sushi, sliders, pizza, steaks, and seafood.
TORONTO: The World of Threads festival runs through December 16.
WASHINGTON: The Shakespeare Theatre Company won a favorable ruling against its landlord that will allow it to remain in the Lansburgh Theatre. The next hearing in the case is scheduled for January 10.
The Green Meeting Industry Council launched its Greater Washington Area chapter last week. The chapter's mission is to improve the sustainability of events in the region.
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With contributions from Jenny Berg in Chicago, Alesandra Dubin in Los Angeles, Mitra Sorrells in Orlando, and Beth Kormanik, Joana Mangune, Lauren Matthews, and Anna Sekula in New York.
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