BIZBASH CALL SHEET — #458 — Monday, 03.04.13
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1. CONCERTS FOR THE DEAF: Music festivals such as Lollapalooza and South by Southwest are employing specialized sign-language interpreters to help deaf fans enjoy the experience. "At live music shows, [Barbie] Parker, 45, does not just sign lyrics—she communicates the entire musical experience. She mouths the words. She plays air guitar and air drums. She jams along with the bands." Texas Monthly/New York Times: http://nyti.ms/XOJjEb
From the opening party to a dance set with the Dirty Projectors as DJs, here's a lineup of SXSW events in Austin: Flavorpill: beta.flavorpill.com/austin2013
2. FASHION INSIDERS: Three low-profile producers are behind the top 85 fashion shows and events in New York, Paris, Milan, and London. The Financial Times: "In their hands is most of what the rest of the world sees. They act as producer, art director, scenographer, or choreographer. They can create an entire show concept or merely execute it; search and book venues; get sets, seating, lighting rigs, sound systems, and backstage areas built; produce seating plans, satisfy security, and fire regulations; instruct the models on how to walk in the 'right' way; coordinate music and make sure the cameras get the money shots." http://on.ft.com/WqwDZ8
3. FINANCE GALAS ARE BACK: Goldman Sachs has revived its partner dinner for the first time since 2006. New York magazine's Daily Intelligencer has the Instagram photos and a description of the gala at Pier 36, which one guest described as "the Golden Globes of investment banking!": http://nym.ag/XKQwVR
4. LEARNING FROM GROUPON: One lesson for restaurants from Groupon's struggles is that they need to take charge of their marketing. Grub Street Chicago: "Marketing means more than retweeting customer props or sharing a good media hit on Facebook. Those things don't inspire customers to act. Marketing also means more than posting a picture on Instagram and listing the primary ingredients of the dish." http://bit.ly/WlRvk8
5. ELEVATOR NIGHTMARE: Modern Family stars Julie Bowen, Eric Stonestreet, and Jesse Tyler Ferguson were trapped in an elevator for nearly an hour on their way to Kids Night Out 2013, a fund-raiser for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City at the Sheraton Kansas City. Kansas City Star: "Many thought it was a joke when the emcee announced there would be a delay in the program because the stars were stuck in an elevator. About 15 minutes later they knew it wasn't a joke. The band played and many in the well-dressed crowd went to the bar. People were tweeting and taking pictures of the Fire Department. About a third of the crowd left before the actors got on stage." http://bit.ly/Z9AnsW
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BOSTON: Wine Riot is April 5 at the Park Plaza Castle. The event will include interactive booths and lectures, a DJ, photo booth, and more.
The financial district may be the city's next cultural hot spot, according to Boston Business Journal. Office vacancy rates are lowering, two luxury residential towers will be opening soon nearby, and new restaurants are springing up in the area. http://bit.ly/149g8hQ
CHICAGO: Chicago Shakespeare Theater will host its gala on June 17 at the theater's home on Navy Pier. The event will include performances, living art installations, and decor inspired by theater.
Martha Stewart's Wedding Party will come to Chicago for the first time on Sunday. At the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, the event will showcase wedding vendors including Art of Imagination, XO Pictures, Five Grain Events, and more.
LAS VEGAS: The four-day International Sportsmen's Expo took place this weekend at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Entertainment included Randy Newberg of On Your Own Adventures and wild-game cookbook writer Tiffany Haugan. Fishing, hunting, and adventure travel merchandise was available for purchase.
Las Vegas Sun: "MGM Resorts International wants to build a privately funded, 20,000-seat indoor arena behind the New York-New York and Monte Carlo resorts that would feature boxing, top-draw headliners, and special events." http://bit.ly/Z6O2lP
LOS ANGELES: On April 15 the annual conference for Meeting Professionals International Southern California chapter will be held at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego. The chapter will partner with the Orange County and San Diego chapters for the first time.
La Mer Collections' first pop-up shop will be at the Grove March 1 through June. The shop will feature La Mer's line items as well as the option for guests to custom design a watch on an iPad.
The fourth annual Taste Awards ceremony was January 17 in Hollywood. Throughout the evening, Prinstamatic printed the photos attendees posted on Instagram with the event's hashtag. The 2014 ceremony will be a dinner/banquet event.
Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://masterplanneronline.com/losangeles
MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: The 2013 Delray Beach Home Tour, presented by the Seagate Hotel and Spa, is March 14. The event will include a tour of several coastal residences, complimentary parking, trolley service between homes, and a catered lunch cosponsored by DeliverLean and Lehmann Realty Team.
Koncept Events, an event design and destination services firm, has launched a new Web site, konceptevents.com, that includes planning tools such as a sunset calculator, airline tracker, currency converter, and weather report.
The United Way Miami Wine & Food Festival is changing its name to VeritageMiami and announced chef Daniel Boulud will headline the April 17 to 20 event.
NEW YORK: At the annual meeting for NYC & Company last week, the organization noted that the city welcomed a record 52 million visitors in 2012 and set a goal of 55 million visitors and $70 billion in economic impact by 2015. The city hosted 5.2 million convention and trade show delegates. Annual report: www.nycgo.com/about-us
The National Association for the Specialty Food Trade Inc. has changed its name to the Specialty Food Association. The nonprofit trade association for food artisans, importers, and entrepreneurs will launch its new branding at the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York June 30 to July 2.
Canard Inc. will cater the opening party for Cinderella on Broadway at Gotham Hall for 1,000 guests.
Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://masterplanneronline.com/newyork
ORLANDO: The Progressive Pet-A-Thon was March 2 at the Progressive Service Center. Progressive Insurance partnered with Pet Rescue by Judy to find homes for animals including cats, dogs, rabbits, and others. Entertainment included a food truck and prize giveaways.
TORONTO: The second annual Toronto Comicon starts March 9. The two-day event will take place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre and will feature celebrity entertainment, signings, exhibits, and merchandise for purchase.
WASHINGTON: Park Hyatt Washington's private event space, the Gallery, is launching three interactive meeting breaks this spring. Attendees can learn the craft behind Blue Duck, Tavern's signature apple pie, the fine art of tea, and how to properly age cheese. Each break comes with a specialist to tell the story behind the featured ingredients.
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With contributions from Jenny Berg in Chicago, Alesandra Dubin in Los Angeles, Mitra Sorrells in Orlando, and Jenna Berris, Beth Kormanik, Lauren Matthews, and Anna Sekula in New York.
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