BIZBASH CALL SHEET — #127 — Friday, 10.21.11
Compiled today by Chad Kaydo and Jana Schiowitz in New York
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1. HUFFPO, PERMITS, AND THE N.Y.P.D.: Author Naomi Wolf was arrested Tuesday after leaving Huffington Post's Game Changers event in New York and trying to help Occupy Wall Street protestors camped outside the event. Wolf's own account in The Guardian: "They had been informed that the Huffington Post event had a permit that forbade them to use the sidewalk. I knew from my investigative reporting on NYC permits that this was impossible: a private entity cannot lease the public sidewalks; even film crews must allow pedestrian traffic. I asked the police for clarification—no response." Wolf—who also writes for HuffPo—and her partner were arrested when they refused to leave the sidewalk. Her full account:
http://bit.ly/nNnn2M
From the Huffington Post’s story: “The police never advised the event staff about their decision to remove the activists, nor did the event permit stipulate for such actions. ‘The NYPD asked the security agent in charge whether we had secured permits allowing us to place a red carpet on the sidewalk and to build a curbside tent, and we stated that we did,’ explained Mario Ruiz, Huffington Post Media Group's vice president of communications. ‘We did not instruct the police to move the protesters nor were we consulted by the police in connection with their decision to move the protesters.’”
http://huff.to/oeSMk6
2. MOBILE BIDDING: BidPal Network launched a smartphone option to its mobile bidding and donations service for charitable events. As guests check-in, they are offered a BidPal device or can connect to the auction using their own iPhone or Android phone.
http://bit.ly/e66fQI
3. LEAD THE CONVERSATION: Have a topic for Social Media Week February 13-17? The submission process is now open for those looking to host related events in cities around the world:
http://bit.ly/qjU4Dh
* QUOTED *
Wedding planner Marcy Blum, to the Huffington Post: "I love the planner and I think she's really a star—Sharon Sacks—but I thought that [Kim Kardasian's] wedding was hideous. But you've got to do what your client wants."
http://huff.to/nYiQRS
* LOCAL NEWS *
BOSTON: Island Creek Oyster Bar has new brunch and late-night menus.
http://bit.ly/efP8VQ
Here's an idea for a Halloween-themed cocktail: The Witch's Brew at Red Sky Restaurant and Lounge, available October 27-29, combines Ketel One, triple sec liqueur, Chambord, sour mix, and Sprite and is shaken in a frosted chiller and served in a 48-ounce glass atop dry ice.
CHICAGO: Blue Plate Catering recently launched a series of Web videos to showcase the company's eco-friendly initiatives and provide a peek into some of the events they work on. MarketWatch:
http://bit.ly/qApMYb
Union carpenters at McCormick Place are close to reaching an agreement on work rules that will help lower the costs for exhibitors. The teamsters union reached an agreement Tuesday. Chicago Sun-Times:
http://bit.ly/rpp0PV
Red Violet, an upscale Chinese restaurant with 200 seats, is scheduled to open in River North next month. Menu items will include foie-gras-wonton-chicken soup. Chicago Magazine:
http://bit.ly/r65REd
LAS VEGAS: Vegas Inc: "Lawsuit No. 13 has been filed over bills that allegedly went unpaid at the Las Vegas Mob Experience at the Tropicana Resort. Brain Trust Marketing & Communications filed suit Tuesday against Murder Inc., the Mob Experience's parent company, which filed for bankruptcy Monday‚ and against other defendants." The experience has faced disappointing attendance and other problems.
http://bit.ly/orx9TB
The Wrap: "CinemaCon is returning to Caesar's Palace next spring. The announcement means that exhibitors, studio executives, and press who descend on Las Vegas for the annual film-exhibition trade show will once again be treated to such directional gems as 'turn left at the David.'" The convention expects to draw 5,000 April 23-26.
http://bit.ly/qBhPep
Vegas Inc points out the that National Business Aircraft Association and IMEX America events, both concerned with face-to-face meetings, had a lot in common‚ including a beef with the federal government.
http://bit.ly/qvMJSX
LOS ANGELES: On November 2, Patina Restaurant Group chef and founder Joachim Splichal will bring back six former Patina executive chefs for an alumni dinner. Each will prepare one course, with additions from Splichal, current Patina executive chef Tony Esnault, and pastry chef Sarah Koechling. The evening includes a cocktail reception, and tickets are on sale to the public.
Chad Hudson Events helped to create a fan experience for Paramount Pictures' "Paranormal Activity 3" at the Arclight Cinerama Dome complex Tuesday. More than 2,500 fans, many of whom waited all day, came for the advance late-night screenings. DJs and costumed roller girls revved up the fans, who snacked on Diddy Reese cookies and food from Bart's Carts, Don Chows, Kogi, Lime, and the Greasy Wiener food trucks.
Actor-filmmaker Adrian Grenier and film producer Peter Glatzer are bringing their digital multimedia platform SHFT.com to life in a pop-up gallery and shop located at 161 S. La Brea Avenue, starting today through October 27. It will offer a collection of sustainable products with more than 30 pieces of artwork by L.A.-based artists, and will be co-curated by the SHFT.com founders and Edie Kahula Pereira. Evolutionary Media Group is handling PR.
MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: The Wolfsonian Visionaries will host its second annual Visionaries fund-raiser November 11 at 1111 Lincoln Road to benefit the Wolfsonian-Florida International University.
http://bit.ly/pqvgrP
Recent Cinema From Spain kicked off last night at the Gusman Center. The four-day event features seven films.
NEW YORK: Michael Jordan's the Steak House N.Y.C. is offering bones for dogs made with natural ingredients by chef Ted Pryor as holiday gifts.
United Nations Catering served an assortment of desserts and cocktails for Martina McBride's album launch and breast cancer awareness event atop the Empire State Building October 14.
David Stark’s blog has photos and behind-the-scene details of his work for the Metropolitan Opera gala:
http://bit.ly/nRi5GL
ORLANDO: Food Network host Adam Gertler will be a special guest at the first annual Cows 'n Cabs fund-raiser Saturday in Winter Park. The menu will include beef dishes from more than a dozen Orlando restaurants, such as Emeril's Tchoup Chop, 4 Rivers Smokehouse, K Restaurant, and Citrus, along with craft beer and wine. Entertainment is by Gary Roland and the Landsharks Band.
Occupancy and rates were up at Orlando area hotels during September, compared to one year ago. Orlando Sentinel:
http://thesent.nl/qUoMVO
TORONTO: The International Festival of Authors began Wednesday and continues until October 30 at the Harbourfront Centre. The festival features readings, lectures, and discussions from authors like Michael Ondaatje, Miriam Toews, and Johanna Skibsrud.
http://bit.ly/bc6wd
LG Fashion Week ends tonight with a runway show from Montreal designer Denis Gagnon.
http://bit.ly/2KLYlL
The finalists for the first annual Notable Awards, honouring young Canadian
professionals, have been announced. The public is invited to vote and the
winners of each of the 13 categories will be announced at a gala November 10.
http://bit.ly/rm3oiC
WASHINGTON: Vietnamese-inspired restaurant Bonmi opens Monday. Each menu item is priced under $10.
http://bit.ly/pCpkPD
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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