BIZBASH CALL SHEET — #401 — Monday, 12.3.12
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Compiled today by Beth Kormanik in New York
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1. STATE DEPT. GOES DIGITAL: Taking a cue from the hottest tech industry events, the U.S. State Department hosted a two-day Tech@State event at George Washington University last week. FCW: "In some ways, the Tech@State atmosphere is similar to what one might find at a Hackathon, with open data and information taking prominence. … One needed to go no farther than social media outlets—another area where State has made a conscious effort to improve its visibility in recent years—to witness the response to the outreach efforts. The tweets rolled in every few seconds—accompanied by the hash-tag #TechAtState or directed @techAtState—with hundreds of Twitter users promoting Tech@State or reacting to the two-day event's collection of intelligent technology, election and policy panel discussions." http://bit.ly/Yz04aW
2. OSCARS' YOUTH PUSH: Reaching out to a younger audience, the Academy Awards started the Oscar Experience College Search, which offers at least six winners the chance to appear on the telecast. Producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron: “In re-imagining what we want the Oscar show to be, we wanted everyone appearing on that stage to feel a deep commitment to film and its legacy, and most importantly, its future. That was the impetus in creating this special honor for young film students who will inspire a new generation to create the films that will be honored in the future.” The New York Times: http://nyti.ms/U6JF5S
3. BIG RATINGS: With an average of 22.4 million viewers, this year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade drew its largest audience since 2001. The New York Times: "The 86-year-old parade, a New York City tradition, has been broadcast for the last 50 years by NBC in partnership with Macy’s. … It started and ended with mentions of Hurricane Sandy, which devastated parts of New York weeks before Thanksgiving." http://nyti.ms/X9ynVy
4. THREE WAITERS SHOUT-OUT: Singer Adam Lambert describes his work in events for the Three Waiters International in an interview on VH1 (mention is 38 minutes in). http://bit.ly/SBc1Jx
5. REMEMBERING ZIG ZIGLAR: Motivational speaker and author Zig Ziglar died last week in Texas. Associated Press: "With an aim at helping people achieve success in their careers and personal lives, in addition to a focus on Christianity, Ziglar was a prolific speaker who appeared at events alongside world leaders including several U.S. presidents and former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher." http://bit.ly/QsNpCX
6. TARGET'S POP-UP VIDEO: Want to see inside the Target Neiman Marcus Launch Party in New York last week? Fashion designers and the starlets who attended the event at the pop-up store last week chatted with A Bullseye View: http://bit.ly/VfTVJV
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* LOCAL NEWS *
BOSTON: Estelle's opened in the South End Saturday. Serving Southern fare such as hush puppies and buttermilk-fried chicken, the 95-seat venue hosts semiprivate events and is available for buyout.
The Boston Globe's story about Abby Lane, a new event-friendly restaurant from chef Jason Santos, calls out a less experimental approach from the blue-haired chef: "He does an about-face, serving comfort food that is meant to be affordable, approachable, and family-friendly. ... In the past his signature dish was duck confit with sticky rice and mango. Here it is a spit-roasted half-chicken." http://b.globe.com/U6ZEAM
CHICAGO: Michigan Avenue magazine will celebrate its holiday cover star, Jennifer Hudson, with an event at the House of Blues Tuesday. The evening will include a performance from the Grammy winner and requires all guests to bring toys or books to donate to Chicago children in need through Hudson's Julian D. King Gift Foundation.
Chicago Traveler named the five healthiest hotels in Chicago. Selected for features such as a junior Olympic swimming pool and complimentary yoga classes, the highlighted hotels include the Intercontinental and the MileNorth Hotel. http://bit.ly/Xct9IJ
The Hearty Boys have a new book of recipes for cocktails and bar snacks called The New Old Bar.
LAS VEGAS: The fourth annual Cadillac of Las Vegas Celebrity Benefit Show on Saturday donated toys and its proceeds to the Las Vegas chapter of the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots foundation.
LOS ANGELES: The 19th annual Screen Actors Guild awards nominees will be announced live December 12 at Pacific Design Center.
Christian Louboutin will open men's stores in Los Angeles and London this month. http://wwd.us/V6jn6P
Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://masterplanneronline.com/losangeles
MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden’s DiMare Science Village, a five-building complex covering more than 25,000 square feet, opened Saturday. Its new Glass House Café has a new menu of organic and local foods and is decorated with a Dale Chilhuly chandelier. It seats as many as 250 people and is available for private rentals.
NEW YORK: On Friday, the Meadowlands Liberty CVB launched the Package Builder, an online tool that allows visitors to customize and purchase their own discounted travel packages.
Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://masterplanneronline.com/newyork
ORLANDO: Orlando Holiday Brew Fest was held on Friday benefitting the Orange County Regional History.
TORONTO: The third annual "Can I Kick It" Friday collected shoes for Toronto's Covenant House.
WASHINGTON: Matchbox opened on Friday in Logan Circle. Eater DC: "The latest incarnation of the pizza and mini-burgers empire features two floating tables, exposed brick, an expansive bar and multiple levels. There's a separate area for carryout and lots of room for group dining." http://bit.ly/TxeSQB
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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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