BIZBASH CALL SHEET — #102 — Friday, 09.16.11
Compiled today by Chad Kaydo and Jana Schiowitz in New York
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* INCOMING *
1. F.N.O. SPECULATION: Could Fashion's Night Out be no more? Small stores saw a boost in business during last week's shopping event, but other retailers and even Vogue didn't fare too well. New York Post: "Vogue insiders tell Buzz the event creates too much work for the magazine—and some larger retailers are complaining it doesn’t generate enough revenue to cover costs."
http://nyp.st/qLRyHw
2. M.L.K. EVENTS RESCHEDULED: This week, the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Foundation announced rescheduled dates for its star-studded Celebration Dream gala and memorial dedication, which were derailed by Hurricane Irene. The gala will now take place October 15, and the dedication October 16, the 16th anniversary of the Million Man March. The Chicago Tribune reports that the new dedication date will result in a significantly smaller turnout:
http://trib.in/nX6tjZ
3. VERIZON TAKES ON MEETINGS: Verizon Wireless and FuzeBox have teamed up to create Fuze Meeting, a high-definition content collaboration and multi-party video conferencing service for small and medium-sized businesses. PR Newswire: "The interoperability of Fuze Meeting with existing video conferencing and telepresence solutions is of tremendous value to Verizon Wireless business customers, enabling them to extend the reach of video conferencing and collaboration beyond the boardroom to the entire workforce."
http://prn.to/r4egRn
4. CATWALK MOVES: As Mercedes-Benz FashionWeek wraps up today, five Fashion Week DJs share their playlists, tips, and ultimate runway song choices with The New York Times:
http://nyti.ms/pGwaD6
* INTERNAL NEWS *
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* INSPIRATION MOMENT *
A trendspotting friend highly recommends the Guggenheim’s “Stillspotting” project, a collaboration between composer Arvo Part and architectural firm Snohetta in New York this weekend and September 22-25. In encompasses “a series of stillspots around Lower Manhattan that explore the special relationship between space and sound.”
http://bit.ly/qRA2Me
* LOCAL NEWS *
COAST TO COAST: Eventbrite is partnering with charities in New York, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, and San Francisco tomorrow, hosting free concerts and collecting donations using a new iPad app, Eventbrite at the Door.
http://bit.ly/pc9q56
BOSTON: The Phoenix lists 14 new restaurants and bars set to open this fall.
http://bit.ly/okpkKY
Web company SiteSpect Inc. hosted its first-ever user conference Thursday at Boston's Nine Zero Hotel. Market Watch:
http://bit.ly/nTXDaw
CHICAGO: The Official Star Trek Convention and 45th anniversary celebration takes place next weekend at the Westin O'Hare Hotel. Leonard Nimoy will make his last convention appearance.
http://bit.ly/3ba7Z
Toyota is the silver sponsor of tomorrow's Green Tie Ball.
http://bit.ly/qWBJgI
Art on Track, scheduled for tomorrow at the Adams/Wabash CTA entrance, will transform the cars of a CTA Orange Line train into mobile art galleries and performance art venues built out by Chicago contemporary artists. Eventbrite is the presenting sponsor.
http://bit.ly/1Yy15c
LAS VEGAS: Mexican Independence Day has emerged as a growing force on the city's tourism calendar. Mandalay Bay, Caesars Palace, the Cosmopolitan, and Tropicana are among the resorts with Mexican-oriented music events. Las Vegas Review-Journal:
http://bit.ly/nUwUgX
PubCon, the optimization and social media conference and expo November 8-10 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, has announced that Internet Marketing Ninjas is a gold sponsor . PRWeb:
http://bit.ly/phQE4F
Global Experience Specialists announced the launch of a self-service online application that allows exhibitors to place orders, track assets, and manage budgets. PR Web:
http://bit.ly/r2zEuc
LOS ANGELES: "The Big Draw L.A." will be held next month. The second annual citywide celebration of drawing will be presented by arts education program Ryman Arts. Market Watch:
http://bit.ly/oPJbV7
The second annual Social Media Week Los Angeles will include more than 75 events, including a 500-person opening party. Happening across town from September 19-23, the gathering is expected to handily break last year's attendance record of 4,000 people.
http://bit.ly/mQ6Z30
MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: B Ocean Fort Lauderdale has achieved the AAA Four Diamond Award. The flagship property of the B Hotels and Resorts Brand opened in March.
http://bit.ly/pBYknU
NEW YORK: Caravents produced Us Weekly's “25 Most Stylish New Yorkers” party at PH-D Rooftop at the Dream Downtown Wednesday night. ABC touted its new show "Pan Am" with costumed flight attendants circulating the party and manning a photo booth.
The Brooklyn Book Festival, held in a plaza outside Borough Hall, will feature more international authors than in previous years. More than 260 authors will make appearances at Sunday's event. The New York Times:
http://nyti.ms/n1iPMq
The Peninsula has appointed Sharon Telesca Feurer as director of marketing. Telesca Feurer was most recently director of marketing for Trump SoHo New York.
Levi Johnston is dishing dirt Monday at the Russian Tea Room. Organized and presented by the Hudson Union Society, Johnston will host a discussion surrounding his new book, "Deer in the Headlights: My Life in Sarah Palin's Crosshairs."
http://bit.ly/1cmuRT
Also Monday: The inaugural First Ladies & Fashion for Development luncheon at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel is hosting fashion industry professionals, foreign dignitaries, and UN officials.
ORLANDO: Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards will hosts its Vintage Venture car show and festival October 8-9. Entertainment will include ’50s and ’60s music as well as a tribute to Elvis Presley. The winery will also offer complimentary tours and tastings.
http://bit.ly/qnAeOF
"One Night Under the Big Top" is the theme for the 22nd annual Headdress Ball Saturday night at the Hilton Orlando. The fund-raiser for the Hope and Help Center of Central Florida will include an elaborate Las Vegas-style show produced by J.M. Best Entertainment. Hard Drive Productions is handling costuming and choreography for the cast of 75. Linens from Kirby Rentals, staging from Freeman, flowers from Lowe and Behold and Organic Bouquet.
TORONTO: TIFF comes to an end Sunday. After "Page Eight," the last film, the closing-night party beings at Roy Thomson Hall.
Swift, a financial services organization, will host its annual Sibos event locally for the first time September 19-23 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. It is expected to contribute $67 million to city's economy. Conference & Incentive Travel:
http://bit.ly/o6B028
The 15th annual Ukrainian Festival begins today in the Bloor West Village. The weekend-long event includes a sidewalk sale, film festival, Ukrainian food, and a Street Zabava, or party.
WASHINGTON: H.S.M.A.I.'s Meet: Meetings, Events, Education, Technology show, held September 7-8 at the Walter E. Washington Center, drew 2,000 industry professionals, and hundreds of others took part using the association's new virtual component, Meet On.
http://bit.ly/oKKDOa
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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