BIZBASH CALL SHEET — #429 — Monday, 01.21.13
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Compiled today by Beth Kormanik in New York
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THIS WEEK'S CALENDAR
MONDAY: Presidential Inauguration in Washington
TUESDAY: International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas begins
WEDNESDAY: P.G.A. Merchandise Show in Orlando begins
SUNDAY: Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles; I.B.M. Connect in Orlando begins
* INCOMING *
1. INAUGURATION BALL HOPPING: For a whirlwind tour of inaugural events this weekend—cheekily titled "The Running of the (Inaugural) Balls"—two Washington Post reporters describe the scenes: "I’ve landed in Iowa, land of my people, at the National Museum of Women in the Arts. I must pause in order to consume three fried Twinkies, stat. Woman next to me, dreamily: 'It’s almost as good as being at the Iowa State Fair.'" http://wapo.st/Wa4DGh
Can't make it to Washington? The Presidential Inaugural Committee will live stream many of today's events including the ceremonial swearing-in, the Inaugural Parade, and the Commander-in-Chief Ball. They are available at 2013pic.org/live and on PIC's smartphone app. Press release: http://bit.ly/Xl9pOf
Read BizBash's coverage of the Presidential Inauguration at: bizbash.com/inauguration
2. WRIGLEY WRANGLING: Chicago Tribune: "Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts said Saturday the team will fund an ambitious $300 million renovation plan at Wrigley Field if the city eases some of its restrictions around Wrigley Field." The team also would like to hold more concerts at the historic venue and create a street-fest on Sheffield Avenue similar to the Red Sox's Yawkey Way. http://bit.ly/V0k6FI
3. DANCE CRAZE: The events firm behind the Electric Daisy Carnival festival may be up for sale, capitalizing on the rising popularity of electronic dance music. New York Times: "Bidders for the company include Live Nation Entertainment and … SFX Entertainment. AEG Live and Red Light Management, an artist management firm with interests in music festivals like Bonnaroo, have also made offers but are not believed to be strong contenders in the auction." http://nyti.ms/11ExiXI
4. FILE-SHARE FETE: Kim Dotcom—a tech entrepreneur under indictment for piracy—launched a new file-sharing Web site with a major event at his New Zealand mansion this weekend. Associated Press: "In Dotcom's typical grandiose style, the launch party featured a tongue-in-cheek reenactment of the dramatic raid on his home a year earlier, when New Zealand police swooped down in helicopters onto the mansion grounds and nabbed him in a safe room where he was hiding. … A helicopter roared overhead and faux police agents rappelled down the side of his mansion. Dotcom eventually ordered everyone to "stop this madness!" before breaking out into a dance alongside miniskirt-clad 'guards' as music boomed." http://yhoo.it/T76zRi
5. MEETINGS TRENDS: Budgets continue to rise but short lead times are becoming the norm, according to Meeting Professionals Internationa's December 2012 Business Barometer report. Another finding is that remote access to meeting content live or on demand is becoming more popular. www.mpiweb.org
6. MICROSOFT EVENTS HIRE: Scott Schenker, formerly vice president of global events for German software company SAP, will become Microsoft's next general manager of events and studio. For the past three years, Schenker has been responsible for strategy and management of SAP's more than 100 programs and 1,500 sponsorships, including a transformation of the company's huge Sapphire Now annual conference (which topped BizBash's 2012 list of the most innovative meetings: http://bit.ly/Qfjyx1). Schenker begins at Microsoft February 11.
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* LOCAL NEWS *
BOSTON: At the Boston Wine Expo over Presidents' Day weekend, notable chefs including Ming Tsai and Barbara Lynch will offer cooking demos.
CHICAGO: Midwest Exhibits, part of VizCom Media Group, has announced the acquisition of Nimlok Grand Rapids/Metro Michigan to firm Nimlok Michigan. Nimlok Michigan offers services for trade shows, events, and branded environments.
The Electric Daisy Carnival will host its first local iteration at the Chicagoland Speedway in May. For the first time, event organizers Insomniac will sell camping-festival packages, which include three-day tickets to the festival and access to nearby campgrounds.
The Bubble Ball, a fund-raiser for Between Friends, is at the River East Arts Center March 9. Kevin Grace of HGTV Design Star 6 is the co-chair and is handling decor.
DALLAS: Pop singer Kelly Clarkson will perform at a show March 1 to benefit the Opportunity Education Foundation at the Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie.
LAS VEGAS: “Smokin' For The Troops, Winter Competition” will be held during the first weekend of National Finals Rodeo at Bass Pro Shops at Silverton Casino Headquarters of the NFR; it will include more than 40 barbeque cooking teams, $10,000 cash prizes, and trophies on January 25.
Ashli Kimenker is leaving her job at 9Group to work in public relations at Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas.
LOS ANGELES: Today is the last day for the “Photo L.A.: The 22nd Los Angeles International Photographic Art Exposition.”
Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://masterplanneronline.com/losangeles
MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: The fifth annual Taste of Design is February 1 at the Moore Building. The event will include catering from several Miami restaurants including Buena Vista Bistro, Embassy, Harry’s Pizzeria, Florida Cookery, Jean Paul’s House, Las Vacas Gordas, Oak Tavern, Soyka’s, Strategic Hospitality Consultants, and Panther Coffee.
NEW YORK: New event planning platform AllSeated is hosting a tutorial and breakfast Wednesday at Apella, the event space at Alexandria Center. R.S.V.P. to [email protected].
Women's Wear Daily: "In collaboration with Harper’s Bazaar, CH Carolina Herrera will stage a show exclusively for AmEx cardmembers on February 14 at Lincoln Center featuring 50 looks from the spring men’s and women’s collections, and offer select looks from the show—styled by Bazaar editors—for immediate purchase on shopbazaar.com." http://wwd.us/13XS0Rh
Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://masterplanneronline.com/newyork
TORONTO: The Campbell House Museum presents “In The Kitchen: Historic Menu, History-Inspired Theatre.” The 19th century-themed evening includes a three-course dinner from a menu devised by a food historian.
WASHINGTON: The annual Black Tie & Boots ball featured entertainment from several Austin-based bands, including Asleep at the Wheel and the Wheeler Brothers. Washingtonian: http://bit.ly/VeEbxf
YOUR NEWS: What are you doing? Tell us: [email protected].
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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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