BIZBASH CALL SHEET — #466 — Thursday, 03.14.13
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Compiled today by Beth Kormanik in New York
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1. THE BARTENDER DID IT: As many people had speculated, the person who secretly recorded Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney at a South Florida fund-raiser—where the candidate made his infamous comment about the "47 percent"—turned out to be a bartender hired for the evening. He may never work at events again, but speaking on Ed Shultz's show, he apologized to his employer but said "what was at stake was more important than my job." Mother Jones: http://bit.ly/13UDfku
2. BURNING MONEY: Officials from the Burning Man are fighting new taxes on its ticket sales but haven't given up the alternative of moving the music festival. Huffington Post: "Applying the Nevadas's five percent 'live entertainment' tax to ticket sales would generate more than $1 million for the state's coffers. But as it stands, Burning Man remains exempt from said fee, as the event is held outdoors. Burning Man executives, who recently traveled to Carson City to discuss the matter, officials argue that the festival itself provides enough of an economic boon to Nevada." http://huff.to/13Uor5v
3. MARVEL'S ROAD SHOW: Feld Entertainment will create a road show featuring Marvel superheroes such as Spider-Man, the Hulk, Thor and the Fantastic Four. Even with production expenses estimated at more than $10 million, the investment is hardly a gamble: more people see Disney on Ice shows than attend Broadway shows in a year. New York Times: "These arena shows, once an entertainment industry backwater, have grown into important tools for media companies seeking to further exploit their creative franchises and deepen their brands, particularly among children. Arena shows can also help penetrate overseas markets; Disney only recently was able to introduce a cable channel in Russia, but its live shows have long toured there." http://nyti.ms/14Xt6Q9
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BOSTON: The theater district restaurant Pigalle will close and reopen as a new venue under the same owner, Marc Orfaly. The new venue, according to Eater, will offer a raw bar, an open kitchen, craft beer pairings, and creative bar snacks. http://bit.ly/13TsrUe
CHICAGO: The Puppy Mill Project will host its annual fund-raiser at John Barleycorn River North May 11. The evening will include drinks, dinner, and dancing.
School of the Art Institute of Chicago will host Fashion 2013 on May 3. Kate and Laura Mulleavy of Rodarte will receive the Legend of Fashion award at the evening's fashion show and benefit..
LAS VEGAS: One Night for One Drop, presented by Cirque du Soleil, is March 22 at Bellagio. All seven Cirque du Soleil shows will close for the evening so the performers can participate in the event, which also includes a preshow reception at Hyde and a postshow party at the hotel's pools and courtyard.
L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino has created a chocolate display for Easter. Designed by executive pastry chef Kamel Guechida, the creation took more than eight weeks to complete and includes colorful chocolate sculptures of nearly 150 flowers, 120 eggs, and 60 hens. More than 70 pounds of dark, milk, and white chocolate were pressed and shaped into polycarbonate molds to create the specialty pieces.
LOS ANGELES: The Guild of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles will host its annual Accessories for Success Spring Luncheon & Fashion Show April 12 at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://masterplanneronline.com/losangeles
MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: The South Florida chapter of Meeting Professionals International is hosting a progressive tailgate at Sun Life Stadium March 19 with the local National Association of Catering and Events chapter. Starting in the Dolphins' locker room for education on customer service by Jay Gubrud, the event continues with networking games on the field and an after-party in the V.I.P. lounge LIV.
Rockaway PR has named Terry Zarikian as director of new business and development. Zarikian will continue as director of product development at China Grill Management, and he will remain as culinary adviser to the South Beach Wine & Food Festival and food editor of Selecta magazine.
NEW YORK: Bestek is providing technical support for the annual Starlight Foundation gala at the Marriott Marquis tonight.
The Weill Cornell Community Clinic will host its second annual Without a afety Net fund-raiser March 22 at the Astor Center in the historic De Vinne Press building. Proceeds from the event will support the Weill Cornell student-run clinic that provides free or reduced healthcare to the city's uninsured residents.
Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://www.masterplanneronline.com/newyork
WASHINGTON: Oyamel Cocina Mexicana, from chef José Andrés, is expanding to add a new bar and more dining space. The expansion includes 900 square feet and will add 42 more seats; it should be ready in early May.
The Easter Seals Advocacy Awards, this year honoring Tom Brokaw, Gary Sinise, and Citi, are scheduled for April 16 at the Grand Hyatt Washington.
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With contributions from Jenny Berg in Chicago, Alesandra Dubin in Los Angeles, Mitra Sorrells in Orlando, and Jenna Berris, Beth Kormanik, Lauren Matthews, and Anna Sekula in New York.
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