BIZBASH CALL SHEET — #96 — Thursday, 09.08.11
Compiled today by Chad Kaydo and Jana Schiowitz in New York
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* INCOMING *
1. STAGING THE DEBATE: From L.A. bureau chief Alice Dubin: Politico has a behind-the-scenes look at the planning for last night's Republican debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Library in Simi Valley: "Behind the scenes, it was a massive, site-specific enterprise—part political convention, part traveling circus." Organizers worked around visitors while the museum was open throughout the busy holiday weekend. The backdrop and lights went up Monday, with foundation workers putting in 20-hour days to finish in time. On a floor of the library’s main building, Chris Matthews conducted interviews for "Hardball" throughout the day from a makeshift set.
http://politi.co/qUN4ak
2. F.N.O. CONNECTS WITH CUSTOMERS: For tonight's Fashion's Night Out events, retailers are placing a heavy emphasis on social media and digital technology for in-store festivities to educate shoppers about the night and create customer loyalty. Brands like D.K.N.Y. and Coach are using platforms like Twitter and Tumblr to lure shoppers to see new merchandise and increase sales. Mashable:
http://on.mash.to/n18E2w
3. KENNEDY CENTER NAMES HONOREES: Recipients of this year's honors were named yesterday: Sonny Rollins, Barbara Cook, Neil Diamond, Yo-Yo Ma, and Meryl Streep. The event will broadcast in late December. The Washington Post:
http://wapo.st/q8BDkw
4. IN FLOWER/MADONNA NEWS: The pop star hates hydrangeas, as she made clear when a fan gave her one at the Venice Film Festival this week, as seen in a video that went viral. Her rep's response: "She's entitled to like any flower she wants." Noted. CNN:
http://bit.ly/nbmbiK
The original video:
http://bit.ly/mYD6e5
* HELP? *
We'll be sending out a team of reporters and photographers to cover the Fashion's Night Out festivities happening tonight across the U.S. But we won't make it to everything. If you're planning to be out tonight, send your insights (and photos) to [email protected], and we might include them in our coverage on Friday. (To make the Call Sheet, send 'em by 8 a.m.)
* INTERNAL BUSINESS *
The call for nominations for the inaugural Readers' Choice Awards for the BizBash Boston Expo & Awards opens today. There are 11 categories, including Entertainment Act of the Year and Social Planner of the Year. Nominations will be accepted until September 26. Voting opens October 17 and ends November 7. Winners will be revealed at BizBash Boston Expo & Awards at Fenway Park on November 10. All information for the nominations and voting portions of these awards, as well as category descriptions and nominations criteria, can be found here:
http://bit.ly/qMwfU3
* LOCAL NEWS *
BOSTON: We just got word of another fashion-centric event slated to take place on Newbury Street tonight: AJ Williams of Creative events will host the launch of Cynthia Rowley's Bandaid Brand at the designer's shop. Rock Paper Scissors will provide hairstyling and Hotel Chocolat will serve truffles.
Goose Island Fulton Brewery's Slow Food Pig Roast is scheduled for September 11. The $60 admission fee covers beer, a commemorative glasses, and—says the invite—"all the hog you can eat." DJ Jacob Ross will spin.
http://bit.ly/4mxIZN
Sweet Caroline's restaurant and bar opened in the Fenway neighborhood earlier this week. The prime sports-viewing spot has—according to its Facebook page—three 100-inch projector screens, 16 HD TVs, and private-event capabilities.
CHICAGO: "The Book of Mormon" will launch a new company originating in Chicago in December 2012. The show is scheduled for a 12-week run at the Bank of America Theatre. Group ticket sales are now available.
http://bit.ly/oN3yE7
The Children's Home and Aid gala will take place Friday at the Four Seasons Hotel. The black-tie dinner dance will offer music from the Bradley Young Orchestra. Corporate supporters include BMO Harris Bank, ITW, and Walgreens.
http://bit.ly/l0TSvv
Chicago Cut Steakhouse may be the power-lunch spot of the moment. Crain's columnist Shia Kappos notes that the Tuesday lunch crowd included notable names ranging from former mayor Richard Daley, dining with his former chief of staff, to Mesirow Financial C.E.O. Richard Price, lunching with Mesirow executive vice-president Les Coney.
http://bit.ly/pGYyIt
The Chicago Daily Herald has a list of suburban events that will commemorate the tenth anniversary of 9/11:
http://bit.ly/o4bDpS
LAS VEGAS: Digital World Expo named Dean Donaldson, global director of media innovation at MediaMind, as a keynote speaker at its inaugural event, September 25-27 at the Mirage. Market Watch:
http://bit.ly/ob8gYy
The much-anticipated Central Michel Richard at Caesars Palace officially opened on Wednesday.
LOS ANGELES: The second-annual Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic Los Angeles will return to Will Rogers State Park October 9. Rachel Zoe and husband Rodger Berman will co-host, along with Nacho Figueras.
IndieCade 2011, the fifth-annual international festival of independent video games, will take to downtown Culver City October 6-9.
After leaving BrandLink Communications, Leah-Vail Soloff has begun a new PR job with Stanton & Company, where she'll be working with brands like SpaRitual and OrganicsRx.
MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: Talavera Restaurant is hosting an event on September 15 to celebrate Mexico's independence. The festive menu will include classic Mexican dish chiles en nogada with stuffed peppers and pastel de crepas, a layered crepe cake for dessert. The menu will be available throughout September.
The Miami Walk for Lupus Now kicks off September 24. This year, the event will be held at Jungle Island, giving walkers the chance to enjoy the zoo while raising money and awareness for the disease.
http://bit.ly/oB0M1g
NEW YORK: Change.org has launched a campaign asking Mayor Bloomberg to invite first responders to Sunday's 10th anniversary memorial ceremony of 9/11. Almost 2,000 people have joined the effort, increasing pressure on the mayor. A spokesman from the mayor's office has said that due to space issues, a separate ceremony would be held for the first responders.
http://chn.ge/p5angp
Versace for H&M is launching this fall with an event slated for November 8 featuring a fashion show, boutique, and after-party with Donatella Versace—and a likely celebrity contingent. WWD:
http://bit.ly/p34mWA
The Times Center has added a digital screening room package complete with upgrades like a digital video projector, cinema processor, and fast fold screen.
http://bit.ly/czqWVv
VP Events' open house has moved to October 12.
The Nautica concert series at Prudential Center in New Jersey presents Roger Daltrey on September 18.
ORLANDO: Citrus, 4 Rivers Smokehouse, the Boheme, and Kres Chophouse are some of the restaurants participating in the 13th annual Taste of Downtown Thursday night at Orlando City Hall. Sponsors include City National Bank, Stella Artois, and LanMasters.
SAN DIEGO: Former actor Michael Pierce has launched his own event company for budget conscious clients called Michael Pierce Style. PRWeb:
http://bit.ly/qqcfkB
TORONTO: The Toronto International Film Festival begins today with two premium screenings of "From the Sky Down," the opening film. The opening night gala, produced by Barbara Hershenhorn, will follow the screenings later this evening.
In other TIFF news: The Drake Hotel is taking on a 1940s Chinatown theme. Starting tomorrow, there will be cabaret performances, cigarette
girls, and a new cocktail and dinner menu to match the theme.
http://bit.ly/oubGou
The Cabbagetown Festival begins today featuring tastings at restaurants and pubs. The festival continues throughout the weekend with walking tours, a short film and video festival, mini marathon, barn dancing, and corn roast.
http://bit.ly/oavMPC
WASHINGTON: Yesterday NBA player Delonte West announced the inaugural Delonte West Charity Weekend, which will kick off September 21 and run through September 25. The weekend will include a casino-themed benefit at Shadow Room Lounge, a bingo luncheon at a nursing home, two free youth basketball clinics, and a wrap-up reception for pro athletes. After-parties will be announced; Think Brown Ink's Natasha Brown is handling PR.
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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