BIZBASH CALL SHEET — #88 — Friday, 08.26.11
Compiled today by Chad Kaydo and Jana Schiowitz in New York
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* INCOMING *
1. MTV V.M.A.S PREVIEW: From L.A. bureau chief Alice Dubin: MTV's big Video Music Awards are slated for Sunday at the Nokia Theater at L.A. Live, and the network has taken over the lobby of the JW Marriott Los Angeles to build its black carpet. All of the hotel's food and beverage outlets have been closed as a result (although guests can eat breakfast and lunch at WP24 by Wolfgang Puck at the Ritz-Carlton through the weekend). Celebrities will enter through the front entrance of the hotel on Sunday and move along the carpet before exiting through the back, proceeding to Nokia for the show. Reuters:
http://reut.rs/p3gwDo
MTV is covering the transformation in a live video feed: http://bit.ly/nvMc7L
And here's a look at some of the parties on the show's heels:
* MTV's official after-party will take to SBE's Hollywood club, the Colony.
* Colin Cowie will produce an after-party on Sunday to celebrate the release of Lil Wayne’s new album, "Tha Carter IV," which hits stores the following day.
* Perez Hilton is hosting his “One Night In…” concert series (its second stop in L.A.), timed around the V.M.A.s and presented by Carrera sunglasses. It will take to the Wiltern Theatre Saturday night.
* In Touch magazine's "Icons & Idols" party is at the Sunset Tower Sunday night, with production by Toast and Bookem Danno. DJs Mom Jeans and Ms. Nix will spin.
* On Saturday, Drake will host the Mixtapedownload.com launch party at Supperclub.
2. IRENE DERAILS M.L.K. DEDICATION: From news editor Courtney Thompson: At 8:30 p.m. last night the Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial Project Foundation announced that it was canceling Sunday's dedication ceremony, in addition to Saturday's public expo and youth symposium. The prayer service at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception will be the last scheduled event to take place, on Saturday at 10 a.m. According to Harry E. Johnson, the foundation's senior president and C.E.O., the dedication will be rescheduled in September or October.
"In the words of Dr. King, 'we must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.' With that in mind, let’s remember the spirit of the Memorial– justice, democracy, hope and love," Johnson said in a release.
Andre Wells confirmed to BizBash exclusively that Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity's Friday night event is continuing as planned.
3. MEMORIAL REVIEW: Speaking of the M.L.K. monument, reviews are coming in. Edward Rothstein in The New York Times says it fails to represent the intended elements of the "I Have a Dream" speech: "[D]o these mounds of granite, which are given an almost artificial appearance with their sketchy, cartoonish contours—do they evoke anything at all like a 'mountain of despair'? And the unattractive slice supposedly pushed into the center of the memorial: is that really a 'stone of hope'? Certainly not, judging from the expression on Dr. King’s face."
http://nyti.ms/qxNdT3
4. DINING FLASH MOB: From senior editor Anna Sekula: Despite rain earlier in the day, the weather cleared up for the first Diner en Blanc, which took over the World Financial Center Plaza last night, bringing a flash mob of 1,000 guests clad in all-white attire for a pop-up picnic of sorts. The spontaneous seated affair covered the outdoor area between the Winter Garden and the North Cove Marina with dozens of square white tables, white chairs, and even white balloons.
5. HURRICANE PREPARATION: New York Mayor Bloomberg revoked permits yesterday for events taking place in low-lying areas Saturday and all those on Sunday, including the Dave Matthews Band concert on Governors Island. To keep streets clear for emergency vehicles, 300 street fairs have been canceled. The mayor also announced that the public transportation system is shutting down starting tomorrow afternoon. Other systems like Amtrak and local airports have also cancelled service.
http://nyti.ms/rqNFS8
* WEEKEND READS *
New York Times op-ed columnist Frank Bruni on the scuffle between food TV personalities Anthony Bourdain and Paula Dean: "You can almost imagine Bourdain and Deen as political candidates, a blue-state paternalist squaring off against a red-state populist over correct living versus liberty in all its artery-clogging, self-destructive glory."
http://nyti.ms/r5KSaH
French Laundry and Per Se chef Thomas Keller on entertaining at home: "You eat with your eyes‚ you use your eyes first...So something that looks elegant and nice also looks appetizing." Wall Street Journal:
http://on.wsj.com/oU1KBk
* INDUSTRY NEWS *
M.P.I. Foundation announced yesterday that it raised $111,467 through four events during July's M.P.I. World Education Conference. The funds will be invested in research, grants, scholarships, and other resources.
* LOCAL NEWS *
BOSTON: Legal Sea Foods will host its annual Oyster Festival September 19 through October 16. Events include the "Bivales and Bubbles" pairing dinner at the restaurant's Harborside location and a "shuck-off" event at the Charles Square restaurant.
http://bit.ly/F4Rv0
Mark and Donnie Wahlberg are slated to open Wahlburgers, a 120-seat burger joint, next spring across from the Hingham Shipyards. Today.com:
http://bit.ly/r3p3E9
CHICAGO: Chill will take place November 10 at the Merchandise Mart. The evening lets guests sample wine and food pairings in LuxeHome's 30 kitchen and bath boutiques, and benefits the Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago, Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras, and the Lynn Sage Foundation. Participating chefs represent area restaurants including Sixteen at Trump Tower, L2O, and RL.
The Children's Service Board of Children's Memorial Hospital will host the 56th annual Gold Coasts Fashion Award Show September 15, with a fashion show featuring the 2010 winner and eight other designers.
Koi in Evanston recently completed a remodeling project. The freshened up space has two private rooms that can host groups of 20 to 100, and new menu items.
http://bit.ly/eNoAhk
Oak Street, Water Tower Place, and the Shops at North Bridge will join the 900 Shops as hosts of Fashion's Night Out events September 8. The events will include everything from an alfresco DJ station to Oak Street to a party at Water Tower Place hosted by The Real Housewives of New Jersey star Teresa Giudice. Crain's Chicago Business:
http://bit.ly/qFXIwh
LAS VEGAS: The 27th annual PGA Expo golf marketplace just wrapped after its August 23-24 run at the Venetian, attracting buyers from 46 states and 30 countries to check out 200 exhibits and demos.
http://bit.ly/oz99Fa
LOS ANGELES: Suzanne Tracht's Jar will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a dinner benefiting the Women's Heart Center at Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute on September 25.
Alexis Wallsh, formerly with Entertainment Fusion Group, has moved over to Bollare as a senior account manager.
MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: Andrew Balick has been named the new chef de cuisine at the Ritz-Carlton South Beach's DiLido Beach Club. Other personnel changes at the hotel include Bernd Schmitt who was named executive chef where he will be responsible for Bistro One LR, DiLido Beach Club, Lapidus Lounge, in-room dining, and banquets. Miami New Times:
http://bit.ly/ne2BVg
Residents that book at the Biltmore Hotel now for stays through September 30 will receive 30 percent off regular room rates with a room upgrade and late check out.
NEW YORK: Openhouse Gallery is teaming up with Clean Plates tomorrow, hosting "Cool Cravings," a food pop-up with eight local frozen-dessert vendors and an organic chocolate company. Tickets are on sale on Gilt City and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Wellness in Schools. On Sunday, guests will choose the best cupcake from local bakeries. No word on possible hurricane-induced cancellations.
http://bit.ly/2mdVuZ
The Gerber Group and Red Bull are constructing a 30-foot mini ramp inside Stone Rose Lounge to debut "Thrashin' Week," a series of events to contrast Fashion Week. The ramp will be revealed for "The Art of Flight" movie premiere after-party. Professional skateboarders and others in extreme sports will perform live, along with musical acts like Motion City Soundtrack and London Souls each night from September 7-10.
LeadDog Marketing Group wrapped up its "Fearless Tour" yesterday, ending the 600-mile California bike ride by 21-year-old employee Kevin Garcia. The initiative intended to raise money and awareness for rare cancer research. Watch the team's video here:
http://bit.ly/q9GB6m
Come October, not only will New York get a new casino, but it'll also have a new 130,000-square-foot event space. Genting New York is developing the Resorts World Casino next to the Aqueduct Racetrack, which, when it opens in the fall, will have a gaming floor, two fine-dining restaurants, and a third floor built for entertainment events and receptions.
http://bit.ly/mZmJFt
The Questex Travel Group has promoted Jennifer Fernandez to show and event director and Danielle Cirami-Gillis to director of sales for the travel trade show and event division. Fernandez previously held the position of senior sales manager and Cirami-Gillis was group sales manager. Both will be based in the New York office.
Jana Epstein will start her new role at LaForce & Stevens in September, working with the firm's fashion clients. Epstein had worked at Harrison & Shriftman as a senior account executive.
Bethel's New York Pops concert, scheduled for Sunday, was cancelled last night. Ticket holders will receive refunds.
ORLANDO: Arnold Palmer Golf Management will take over management of Walt Disney World's five courses beginning September 25.
http://bit.ly/oiUHcQ
YOUR NEWS: What are you doing? Tell us: [email protected].
With contributions from Jenny Berg in Chicago, Alesandra Dubin in Los Angeles, Mitra Sorrells in Orlando, Carla Warrilow in Toronto, and Jana Schiowitz, Anna Sekula, and Courtney Thompson in New York.
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