BIZBASH CALL SHEET — #460 — Wednesday, 03.06.13
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Compiled today by Beth Kormanik in New York
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1. WHITE HOUSE CLOSED: The government spending cuts known as sequestration have claimed at least one popular group activity: White House tours. The administration cancelled them starting Saturday, with members of Congress tasked with giving the bad news to constituents who want to plan a tour or have already scheduled one. Lawmakers unhappy with the move came up with a Plan B: Tours of the Capitol. New York Times: http://nyti.ms/14r4e3b
2. GLOBAL FASHION: For the Chanel show at Paris Fashion Week, Karl Lagerfeld went big. New York magazine's The Cut: He "plonked an enormous globe, complete with topographical details, in the middle of the Grand Palais." http://nym.ag/XLebaS
3. NEW MARRIOTT BRAND: The hotel company has launched a new brand, Moxy Hotels, in Europe specifically targeting the millennial traveler. Mashable: "The budget-friendly hotels target techies, and are set to open exclusively in Europe next year. Rooms will feature built-in USB ports in each wall socket, and guests can check in via their phones. What's more, guests need not be concerned about overpriced, spotty Wi-Fi, as the chain is set to offer free connection throughout the hotel." http://on.mash.to/W3iD56
4. CANNES-DO APP: A new app connected to the Cannes Film Festival is seeking to make the movie-selling process easier—and make the DVD screener a relic. Hollywood Reporter: "Sellers can invite buyers and festival programmers to download and watch films offline inside the Cinando Viewer app on their iPads. … An on-screen watermark, file encryption on the iPad, an iPad ID linked with the Cinando member account, and a secured HTTPS tunnel are just some of the app’s security features." http://bit.ly/Z8DGnB
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* INDUSTRY NEWS *
The Event Leadership Institute is launching an Executive Roundtable forum for heads of event or meeting teams within corporations. The group will meet quarterly to discuss common challenges, share ideas, and exchange best practices on issues such as proving the value of departments, producing more cost-effective events, and developing key skills within teams. To apply for membership, visit http://bit.ly/XVRFK0.
* LOCAL NEWS *
BOSTON: Tonight, Restoration Hardware will celebrate its new flagship store in the former Museum of Natural History with a grand-opening bash. Rafanelli Events is handling production.
The Catered Affair at Boston Public Library has launched a new Web site to better showcase the venue's event amenities. Features include 3-D tours of the space, blog posts, and photo galleries.
Kendall Square's Belly Wine Bar has new offerings for groups. Special dinners include the Fondue for Your Crew, available for groups of two to six; the Fried Chicken and Orange Wine dinner for four to eight guests will be available starting May 1.
Could jam be the latest hot cocktail mixer? Bully Boy Distillers has partnered with the Cambridge-based Bonnie's Jams to bring jam cocktails to four local restaurants: Eastern Standard, Island Creek Oyster Bar, Russell House Tavern, and Pain D'Avignon. Options include Eastern Standard's Toast & Jam, made with white rum, champagne, and strawberry-rhubarb jam.
CHICAGO: The CheekyChicago.com "Real People of Style" fashion show will take place at the 900 North Michigan Shops March 21. Platinum Events is handling production.
Skinny Socials will host its one-year anniversary party at the Sofitel Chicago March 28. As a parting gift, each guest will get a Skinny Socials Signature Card, which gives access to special offers at participating restaurants; the event's menu will include light offerings such as poached pear salad and tuna tartare.
LAS VEGAS: Sky Combat Ace has introduced "50 Shades of Las Vegas," a night flight experience offering views of the Strip in an open-cockpit biplane.
LONDON: Mark Taylor was named the new chief executive of the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre in Westminster.
LOS ANGELES: AFI Fest presented by Audi announced its dates and call for entries Tuesday. The event will run November 7 to 14 in Hollywood.
Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://masterplanneronline.com/losangeles
MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: Miami Beach will host the 2017 World Outgames, the largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender multi-sports event. It is held every four years and will take place this summer in Antwerp, Belgium.
NEW YORK: Macy's is hosting a launch party for its Made Fashion Week Collection for Impulse Monday at Milk Studios.
The Coney Island USA Spring Gala 2013: The Burlesque Manifesto, a Coney Island USA fund-raiser, is March 9 at Webster Hall. The evening will feature burlesque performances, live music, and raffle prizes, and it will honor Coney Island USA founder and executive artistic director Dick Zigon, writer of the Burlesque Manifesto.
Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://masterplanneronline.com/newyork
ORLANDO: The American Pie Council's Great American Pie Festival is April 27 and 28 at Lakeside Park in Celebration. The event is sponsored by Crisco and includes pie art, a pie-eating contest, live entertainment, baking demonstrations, and a buffet with more than 90,000 slices of pie.
SAN FRANCISCO: Guests at Joie de Vivre hotels in San Francisco can purchase packages that include semiprivate boat tours with views of he Bay Lights installation, the world’s largest LED light installation. Parent company Commune Hotels & Resorts is a sponsor of the exhibit, which will remain on the Bay Bridge through March 2015.
TORONTO: The International Women's Day Party is March 8 at McKinsey & Company. The event, presented by World Literacy Canada, will raise money to promote literacy among women.
Maritz Loyalty Marketing has released the third annual Maritz Loyalty Report: Canadian Edition examining consumer sentiment across retail, credit card, and coalition loyalty in Canada. The American Marketing Association will give a live overview of the report during a panel at the Spoke Club March 27.
WASHINGTON: The Smithsonian American Art Museum will close its Renwick Gallery next year for a renovation, with plans to reopen in 2016. Associated Press: http://bit.ly/1371oUJ
In anticipation of the March 22 Artini at the Corcoran Gallery of Art, several bars and restaurants are hosting "feature nights" with sample cocktails from mixologists. Washington City Paper: http://bit.ly/XLBIbz
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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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