BIZBASH CALL SHEET — #452 — Friday, 02.22.13
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Compiled today by Beth Kormanik in New York
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1. ACADEMY REBRANDS: Oscar is getting sensitive about his age. Producers have dropped the name "85th Academy Awards," despite the milestone anniversary, and are only referring to the show as "The Oscars" in all promotional materials. The Wrap: "We're rebranding it," Oscar show co-producer Neil Meron said. "We're not calling it 'the 85th annual Academy Awards,' which keeps it mired somewhat in a musty way. It's called 'The Oscars.'" http://bit.ly/W7K53M
2. INDIE CRED: There's another award show happening this weekend: the Film Independent Spirit Awards. The Saturday afternoon affair will be hosted by former Saturday Night Live actor Andy Samberg. He joked about the more laid-back atmosphere of the event. “I guarantee that you will hear the clank and clack of silverware on plates as everyone gets a full meal during the show. I’m hoping they keep those audience mics wide open so we can hear the light laughter mixed with the cutting of steaks and maybe some sort of polenta. We’ll have to wait and see. That’s another one of the big surprises—the unveiling of the menu.” http://bit.ly/XpsceW
3. MORE MONEY: Who wouldn't want to increase revenues from live sports and music events? You would be surprised how many sports teams and venues leave money on the table. Here are tips to turn that around, including promoting deeper fan engagement. Huffington Post: "That means several things—better venues, premium services, special events, special access (to the players, to the coaches, to the artists and entertainers), and continuous online marketing of these." http://huff.to/138Lyc1
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* LOCAL NEWS *
BOSTON: On Sunday, Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse will serve Oscar-themed craft cocktails inspired by actors. Drinks include the Daniel Day Lewis, which has brandy and mint leaves; the Hugh Jackman is whiskey-based with vermouth, bitters, and a lemon twist.
On Marcy 4, Skybokx 109 GastroSports will host Boston Globe sports columnist and author Dan Shaughnessy for a book signing to celebrate Francona: The Red Sox Years. There will be a cash bar, complimentary passed appetizers, and books available for purchase.
Anna's Taqueria on Harvard Street will host is next installment of the Celebrity Burrito Roller series March 18. Major League Soccer player A.J. Soares of the New England Revolution will roll $10 burritos to raise money for the Boston Children's Hospital.
Boston Ballet and National Jean Company will host the "Fashion Party" February 27. The shopping event will showcase trends inspired by the ballet's spring productions, which include Sleeping Beauty and Coppelia.
CHICAGO: The International Home & Housewares show heads to McCormick Place March 2 to 3.
Blue Plate is catering tonight's "Remix" benefit for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Food stations will have names such as Retro Revamped, Southern Comfort, and Pho-Nomenal Fusion.
On March 1, LM Restaurant Group will open L'etage. On the second floor of Andersonville's Brasserie 54, the 40-seat venue will be a cocktail and wine bar that also serves charcuterie, cheeses, and small desserts. It has a balcony, a wine tasting room, and modern decor.
Robert Neubert, director of catering sales at the Hilton Chicago, will be honored at the AIDS Foundation of Chicago's Spring Dinner April 18.
Chicago Chef's Week takes place March 17 to 22. Nearly 75 local restaurants will offer three-course prix-fixe dinners for $44; three-course lunches will be $22. Participating restaurants include Yusho, Sepia, and Acadia.
Cityscape will host a Bachelor finale viewing party March 11. Specialty themed cocktails will include the Flirtini, the Propsal, and the Wedding Cake. 

LAS VEGAS: Eater speculates that chef Masaharu Morimoto will announce a new restaurant rumored to be planned for the Mirage when he is honored at UNLVino at the Sake Fever event April 19 at the hotel. http://bit.ly/13gXnbU
The Las Vegas Hospitality Association will host its 2013 membership mixer at the Mob Museum downtown February 28.
LOS ANGELES: The Planned Parenthood L.A. Food Fare culinary fund-raiser will return to the Santa Monica Auditorium March 7.
Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://masterplanneronline.com/losangeles
MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: The seventh annual Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance will feature Bob Newhart as the headliner at its Saturday gala at Mizner Center at the Boca Raton Resort & Club.
NEW YORK: Housing Works' Design on a Dime benefit will take place April 25 at the Metropolitan Pavilion. Tickets are available through Eventbrite.
GLAAD will honor Anderson Cooper at the 24th annual GLAAD Media Awards March 16 at the New York Marriott Marquis.
The New York Palace hotel started the first phase of a $120 million redesign with a $25 million makeover of its Towers accommodations. San Francisco-based design firm BAMO will redesign the 176 guest rooms and suites as well as the new private reception space, and New York-based design firm BBG-BBGM is renovating two of the hotel’s triplex suites and new Metropolitan suite.
Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://masterplanneronline.com/newyork
ORLANDO: Rock band 38 Special will play at a benefit for Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida March 1 at Hard Rock Live.
SAN DIEGO: Caesars Entertainment announced a $150 million expansion of Harrah’s Rincon Resort & Casino in Valley Center, California, near San Diego. The expansion includes a new hotel tower and an increase in meeting facilities, bringing the resort total to more than 50,000 square feet of function space.
TORONTO: Toronto Life favorably reviews new Scandinavian restaurant Karelia Kitchen: "The Swedish meatballs with lingonberry jam are moist and flavourful enough to erase memories of IKEA’s cafeteria version." http://bit.ly/XxbXeG
WASHINGTON: The Francophonie Cultural Festival, the largest Francophone festival in the world, is March 1 to April 13 and will feature concerts, theatrical performances, films, culinary tastings, literary salons, children’s workshops, and more. Highlights include An African Soiree April 12 at the Smithsonian African Art Museum and La Grande Fête March 22, featuring more than 35 embassies and organizations presenting the culinary specialties and traditions of the Francophone world.
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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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