BIZBASH CALL SHEET — #436 — Wednesday, 01.30.13
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Compiled today by Beth Kormanik in New York
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1. SAG AWARDS SUCCESS: With higher ratings for the the Screen Actors Guild Awards show, TBS and TNT signed a three-year extension to keep airing the program. The Hollywood Reporter: http://bit.ly/Yd8phw
Read BizBash's coverage of this year's Deco-inspired SAG Awards, from the red carpet to the after-party: bizba.sh/Wtbhrp
2. CURLING, ANYONE?: Those of us who live outside of Canada or the upper Midwest likely only see the sport of curling every four years at the Olympics. But champagne maker Veuve Clicquot hosted a curling demonstration Monday at the Standard Hotel in New York, followed by free ice skating. Women's Wear Daily: "Though a bit of a strange sight in the meatpacking district, the demo made a certain sense. Curling is an intensely social sport, as several of the Norfolk club’s members pointed out to those who did take a shot at sliding the stones and sweeping the ice. When one participant’s broom fell to the ice, several club members extolled those around the rink to drink." http://wwd.us/14rzb92
3. MUST-HAVE COCKTAIL INGREDIENT: Want a trendy cocktail at your next event? Tanqueray is reviving a type of gin that has developed into a legend after being shelved in 2001. Malacca was softer, had a less distinct juniper flavor, and had a lower proof. New York Times: "Mixologists who tasted it said it was as close as you could get today to Old Tom Gin, a sweeter, 19th-century style of gin essential to recreating certain pre-Prohibition cocktails. The thirsty hunted for stray bottles." It returns next month. http://nyti.ms/UADbkD
4. AUSTEN APPRECIATION: A year-long slate of events will mark the 200th anniversary of the publication of Pride and Prejudice, including a reconstruction of the Netherfield Ball by the BBC, a 12-hour read-a-thon streamed online from the Jane Austen Center in Bath, England, and in the U.S., a museum exhibition at Goucher College in Baltimore. New York Times: "So many people of all ages, nationalities, and walks of life now self-identify as Austen fans and are out and proud about that. They love, love, love P&P and are overjoyed at any opportunity to celebrate and share that love.” http://nyti.ms/WkRgCY
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BOSTON: Treat Cupcake Bar has thematic treats for office Valentine's Day functions. Available through February 14, the sweets include Conversation Heart cupcakes, cake-pop bouquets, and boxes of chocolates.
Phoodeez has announced that it’s expanding its restaurant network, implementing a Frequent Phoodeez program for recurring customers and launching its conference catering business with several significant bookings.
CHICAGO: Kabocha, Chicago's first Japanese brasserie, will open in the West Loop this spring. The venue will have a 100-seat dining room, and a private Kaislei table for two. The menu will be divided into four sections: raw, small, medium, and large, and items will include duck-confit-and-fennel pot stickers and rabbit-and-thai-basil dumplings.
BHLDN, Anthropologie's bridal store, will host a one-year anniversary party February 7. Participating vendors will include Cream & Flutter, So Dressed Up, Pistil & Vine, and Truffleberry Market.
Anthony Bourdain will speak at the National Restaurant Association show at McCormick Place on May 20. The show is May 18 to 21.
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's Grand Chefs gala will take place at the Fairmont Chicago February 8. The theme of this year's event is La Dolce Vita.
LAS VEGAS: The wedding chapel at Aria Resort & Casino is slated to open in April. The 2,750-square-foot space with room for 60 will be located on the first floor of the convention center and will have the ability to broadcast events online.
Caesars Entertainment opened Ruth’s Chris Steak House at Harrah’s Las Vegas January 28.
LOS ANGELES: The Recording Academy will host the Special Merit awards ceremony at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre February 9.
Monsieur Marcel co-founders Stephane and Katy Strouk and new partner Emile Malka have opened their latest location at 447 North Canon Drive.
Carrie Ann Inaba will return as host for the Humane Society of the United States’ Genesis Awards benefit gala March 23 at the Beverly Hilton.
Women’s Guild Cedars-Sinai will host its annual spring luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel May 3.
Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://masterplanneronline.com/losangeles
MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: The Yacht & Brokerage Show, February 14 to 18 along Miami Beach's Collins Avenue, will offer water tender services to brokers working at the show to transport clients to four predetermined stops along the Indian Creek waterway. The public may access tender service through a broker. Guests also may request golf cart service at a guest services booth.
NEW YORK: Stephen Starr Events, a division of Starr Restaurants, is revamping the food services at the New York Botanical Garden, including catering for corporate and private events. Menus will feature signature cocktails and dishes from Starr restaurants such as Buddakan, Morimoto, and Caffe Storico.
Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://masterplanneronline.com/newyork
ORLANDO: The Amway Center will host the Arena Football League's championship game in August. The game will be part of a three-day event that will include a concert by the rock band Kiss. Orlando Sentinel: http://thesent.nl/XIBO08
TORONTO: UBM Canon will host the Design & Manufacturing Canada event May 14 to 16 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
Ryerson University's School of Fashion introduces Mass Exodus 2013, a student-run fashion event celebrating its 25th anniversary April 11 at the Mattamy Athletic Centre at the Gardens.
WASHINGTON: Washington Post: "The Kennedy Center plans to build a $100 million expansion of the performing arts venue, the center announced Tuesday. Designed by American architect Steven Holl, the privately funded project includes public green spaces, a video projection wall for simulcast productions, and a floating outdoor stage on the Potomac River." http://wapo.st/X6BcS3
Washington Performing Arts Society has announced the appointment of Jenny Bilfield as president and C.E.O., effective April 1.
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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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