August 14, 2013: Twitter's Strategy for V.M.A.s, Major Change to U.S. Open, Emmys Forced to Change Date

1. TWITTER'S STRATEGY FOR CAPITALIZING ON V.M.A. BUZZ: Twitter and Viacom formed a partnership to promote tweets to brands that want to be a part of MTV's Video Music Awards this month. Advertising Age: "We call [the V.M.A.s] our Super Bowl of pop culture," said Dario Spina, executive vice president of integrated marketing for Viacom Music and Entertainment.. "We're always pretty sure there's going to be a moment or many moments like when Kanye busted up on stage." http://bit.ly/14Lhztn

2. EMMYS FORCED TO CHANGE DATE: Next year's Emmys will come a month earlier—August instead of September—to not compete with NBC's Sunday Night Football, which last year was the most-watched show on television. Hollywood Reporter: "The move would put the 2014 Emmys out of the fall TV season but in the past the shift has been welcomed by publicists and talent who say they prefer completing their promotional duties by the end of the summer, as opposed to having them bleed into the fall, when film festivals and production commitments often make for chaotic schedules." http://bit.ly/1eJ8Syr

3. NO MORE RAINOUTS AT U.S. OPEN: The United States Tennis Association plans to build a retractable roof over Arthur Ashe Stadium, part of $500 million in renovations to the New York home of the U.S. Open. New York Post: "Ticket holders have been disappointed that the last two years of men’s singles U.S. Open finals, won by Novak Djokovic and then Andy Murray, were rained out, pushing the matches to Monday." http://bit.ly/1cN4hPj

* LOCAL NEWS *

CHICAGO:  The Empty Bottle Friendly Family Block Party is September 1. The event will feature seven bands, street food, nail art, and a dunk tank.

Chef David Burke will open Burke's Bacon Bar next week at the James Chicago. With a menu of mini sandwiches, salads, sides, and desserts, the venue will offer delivery and catering packages.

The Goodman Theatre's Season Opening Night Celebration is September 24. The evening will include cocktails and dinner at the Standard Club, a performance of Pullman Porter Blues at the theater, and a cast party.

LAS VEGAS:  Vegas Inc: "The LVCVA has turned its sights on becoming the top destination for a growing niche market that has great potential to expand to our economy: health and wellness tourism." http://bit.ly/19ZL3F7

Las Vegas Review-Journal: "This past weekend, hundreds of women climbed, twirled, and danced around two poles during the Pole Sports Organization 2013 US National Pole Championships at the Tropicana Hotel and Casino. The Las Vegas area is no stranger to unique national championships. Just last month, the North American Scrabble championship was at the Riviera." http://bit.ly/18s8bYT

LOS ANGELES:  The Small Business Expo has recently opened registration for its upcoming Los Angeles trade show scheduled for November 7.

For the fifth straight year, World Wrestling Entertainment will take over the city with a weeklong lineup of events that emphasize community and charitable outreach in celebration of SummerSlam, which takes place Sunday live on pay-per-view from Staples Center.

Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://www.masterplanneronline.com/losangeles

MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA:  The Health Food Expo, a new event, is August 31 at Huizenga Plaza in Fort Lauderdale. The ticketed event will have 40 exhibitors including local restaurants and farmers as well as home-gardening vendors and healthy-living demonstrations.

NEW YORK:  The 10th annual Black Ball, a benefit for Keep a Child Alive, is November 7 at the Hammerstein Ballroom. The event will feature co-founder Alicia Keys performing with other artists.

The Village Voice's third annual Brooklyn Pour craft beer tasting event is October 12 at Skylight One Hanson; tickets go on sale August 21. More than 100 craft brews will participate and 1,500 attendees are expected.

Mad46, the rooftop lounge atop the Roosevelt Hotel's 19th floor, is screening the movie Dirty Dancing Tuesday as part of its Summer Movie Nights series. The event will also include mambo dance lessons and trivia about the film, as well as themed cocktails such as the “I Carried a Watermelon” martini.

Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://www.masterplanneronline.com/newyork

ORLANDO:  Disney opened a second Senses spa inside the Saratoga Springs Resort. The two-story, full-service spa has 10 treatment rooms offering services such as water therapy, massage, and facials. The first Senses spa opened last December in the Grand Floridian Resort.

TORONTO:  Deerhurst, a Skyline Resort in Huntsville, Ontario, will host ‘Twas the Month Before Christmas November 15-17 with host and design expert Karl Lohnes guiding attendees through demonstrations on cooking, baking, entertaining, crafts, gifts, and shopping. Chefs Michael Smith and Anna and Michael Olsen also will host workshops and meals.

WASHINGTON:  The New York Times profiles restauranteur Ashok Bajaj, whose Rasika West End hosted President Obama's birthday dinner last week: http://nyti.ms/1eF4Gjk

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With contributions from Jenny Berg in Chicago, Alesandra Dubin in Los Angeles, Mitra Sorrells in Orlando, and Beth Kormanik, Lauren Matthews, and Anna Sekula in New York.

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