Call Sheet #100: Stars Celebrate Clinton, Swarovski's Treasure Hunt, Dance Music Industry's Fight

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BIZBASH CALL SHEET — #100 — Wednesday, 09.14.11

Compiled today by Chad Kaydo and Jana Schiowitz in New York
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* INCOMING *

1. STARS CELEBRATE CLINTON: Lady Gaga, Bono, and Usher have been chosen to join in the festivities to celebrate the tenth anniversary of former President Bill Clinton's organization, which has raised more than $10 billion for HIV/AIDS research. The public event, produced by Control Room, at the Hollywood Bowl October 15, will double as a belated birthday bash for Clinton. Billboard:
http://bit.ly/n6O9YZ

2. SWAROVSKI'S TREASURE HUNT: The crystal goods manufacturer and SCVNGR, a game platform, are hosting a three-hour hunt in London September 24, giving teams of two the opportunity to find hidden gifts like perfume samples and bracelets. Teams will gather at Lawrence Hall at the Royal Horticultural Halls and Conference Center. Three teams will win a trip to Austria and a five-night stay in one of four fashion capitals. Mashable:
http://on.mash.to/ntbKRi

3. DANCE MUSIC INDUSTRY'S FIGHT: Events like the Electric Daisy Carnival Experience have received a bad reputation after violent acts broke out on the streets of L.A. last year (the event moved to Las Vegas this year).  But promoters and artists are pushing for these rave festivals that bring in money, headlines, and crowds. Spin Magazine: "The persistence and growth of events like EDC suggest that, instead of a Trojan horse, dance-music fans and promoters have built a bona-fide war machine that neutralizes naysayers with blasts of rainbow love vibes. Which brings us back to that picturesque standoff in Hollywood. Ironically, members of law enforcement have been among the biggest supporters of legal massives, and the type of people who attend them."
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Our look at the big catering trends of 2011, including a new focus on interactive customized food, with 40 ideas to steal:
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Talking to Colin Cowie about his favorite recent events and his big new wedding Web site:
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A video with Cowie talking about price transparency, service, and his new site:
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* LOCAL NEWS *

BOSTON: The team behind 6one7 Productions will introduce its new venture, Urban Legend Events, during Boston fashion week. The full-service event planning company has produced five events for the week, including a hair show, a jewelry showcase, and a "Lashes and Glasses" beauty event at the Liberty Hotel. 
http://bit.ly/p4pQ9O

CHICAGO: The National Restaurant Association is partnering with the Center for Food Integrity to host the C.F.I. Food System Summit October 25 and 26 at the InterContinental Rosemont Hotel.
http://bit.ly/9OvLd8

Chicago Magazine: Brilliant Corners of Popular Amusement is a street festival that—its organizers insist—isn't a street festival. "If you just want to see a pop-up sword swallower in a free tent, you can. The other festivals aren’t like that."
http://bit.ly/oHhddk

The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Chicago and the Chicago Prostate Cancer Center will host the first annual Run and Walk for Prostate Cancer Awareness Sunday. The event will consist of a 5K run and 3K walk beginning and ending at the Chicago Prostate Cancer Center in Westmont. 
http://bit.ly/qyqED2

LAS VEGAS: Mayor Carolyn Goodman unveiled Monday her four-point plan to address parking trouble downtown. It includes working with private business owners to get them to allow access to their lots, especially for special events. 8NewsNow.com:
http://bit.ly/pFzbpK

The inaugural 48 Hours Festival Powered by Rockstar Energy Drink is set for October 15-16 on the Luxor festival grounds.

LOS ANGELES: Film Independent (the nonprofit arts organization that produces the Spirit Awards and the Los Angeles Film Festival) and Lacma will launch a new film program October 13. "Film Independent at Lacma Film Series" is presented by The New York Times.
http://bit.ly/qbZnoD

Entertainment Tonight’s Nancy O’Dell will host the 15th annual Hollywood Film Awards gala at the Hollywood Film Festival, presented by Starz Entertainment, October 24 at the Beverly Hilton.

MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: Richard Hales, owner of Sakaya Kitchen, has signed a lease for a 2,600-square-foot restaurant, possibly a second outpost of the Asian-inspired restaurant. An opening date has yet to be announced.

BLT Steak at the Betsy South Beach is offering a seafood prix fixe menu to coincide with National Seafood Month. The menu begins October 1.

NEW YORK: Us Weekly is honoring the 25 most stylish New Yorkers of the year with a bash at PH-D at Dream Downtown tonight. Celebrity honorees include Bobby Flay, Nate Berkus, and Pharrell Williams.  

The second Clive Barnes Foundation Awards ceremony is taking place at the Walter Reade Theatre at Lincoln Center December 5.

Last night Departures magazine presented the first in a series of Global Arts Initiatives, "Asia Now," with cocktails and an auction of work by contemporary Asian artists at Sotheby's, including beverages by Conrad Hotels and catering by Great Performances.

ORLANDO: Sheraton Vistana Resort has completed a four-year, $140 million renovation project. The renovations include upgrading the more than 1,600 villas with contemporary furnishings, modernized kitchens, and new electronics. The recreation centers, pools, restaurants, and other common areas have also been updated.

The Orlando Magic may build a sports and entertainment complex across from the new Amway Center. Magic president Alex Martins said the facility would serve as the team's corporate headquarters and also include a hotel and conference center, dining, retail, and entertainment space. Orlando Sentinel: http://thesent.nl/nBa36u

The Bach Festival Society's second annual Fete at Feliz will be held October 13 at the Casa Feliz Historical Home Museum. The event will include a preview of the 2011-2012 season along with music performed by members of the Bach Festival Choir and Orchestra.  
 
TORONTO: WaterCan, a Canadian charity that brings drinking water to Africa, is auctioning off water-inspired photographs today at Arta Gallery. Proceeds will benefit WaterCan's initiatives.

The fifth annual Manifest Festival of Community and Culture is September 15-25. The festival gives up-and-coming local artists the chance to grow, network, and gain exposure.
http://bit.ly/oLX8m4

WASHINGTON: El Bulli chef Ferran Adria and longtime friend and chef Jose Andres are appearing at the George Washington University's Lisner Auditorium September 29. Washington Post food and travel editor Joe Yonan will introduce the chefs, and the event will include a Q&A, followed by Adria signing his new cookbook.

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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