1. GOVERNMENT THREATENS TO SHUT DOWN MUSIC FESTIVALS OVER DRUG USE: Following several suspected drug overdoses at a New Year’s Day music festival in New South Wales, Australia, and drug-related deaths at festivals last year, government officials are taking a hard look at denying permits for events on public land. Show organizers would have to show a commitment to safety. Reps for the company behind Sydney’s Field Day event said they had measures in place. The Guardian: “Adelle Robinson of Fuzzy, the organisers of Field Day, said the event had undergone a ‘rigorous’ approval process for every one of the 13 years it had run, and ‘has always made health and safety a priority.’” http://bit.ly/1VASTtp
2. CHELSEA CLINTON TO LEAD FITNESS FUND-RAISER: Supporters of Hillary Clinton will get sweaty at a fund-raiser this month at SoulCycle in New York's TriBeCa neighborhood hosted by former first daughter Chelsea Clinton. The Manhattan resident is known as a longtime fan of the spinning workout. Politico: “At the fundraiser, supporters who contribute $2,700 will be part of ‘Chelsea’s pack,’ and entitled to a ‘premium reserved bike’ and a photo with Chelsea Clinton. A limited number of tickets are also available for $1,000 or $500.” politi.co/1n05b2E
3. A PARTY GUIDE FOR THE GOLDEN GLOBES: Amazon is among the first-time hosts of parties surrounding the Golden Globe awards, which take place Sunday in Los Angeles. Variety has a calendar of events, from bashes sponsored by Audi and W magazine and Moët & Chandon to the industry-sponsored post-award events. http://bit.ly/22Hjh9S
* INDUSTRY NEWS *
The Convention Industry Council announced a new board of directors. New officers include board chairwoman Bonnie Fedchock, C.A.E. of the National Association for Catering & Events, and chairwoman-elect Susan Robertson, C.A.E. of A.S.A.E: the Center for Association Leadership.
* LOCAL NEWS *
ATLANTA: The Sheraton Atlanta has appointed David Sukala as its national account manager for the Midwest. The hotel is also completing a renovation, which includes 43 new suites.
BOSTON: Gaslight is now open at Lynnfield’s Market Street. With 300 total seats, the restaurant has a private event space that holds 80 guests. Menu items include beef short ribs, rotisserie chicken, and fresh seafood from a raw bar.
CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA: The 40th annual Spoleto Festival USA will take place May 27-June 12 at 13 venues, including the recently renovated Charleston Gaillard Center. The event will feature more than 150 performances, including the opera Porgy and Bess and a multimedia project called "Grace Notes: Reflections for Now," aimed to mark the first anniversary of the deadly shooting at Emmanuel AME Church.
CHICAGO: The Jaslin Hotel is slated to open in Chinatown in February. Located near McCormick Place, the hotel will have 101 guest rooms.
LAS VEGAS: Aria Resort & Casino has collaborated with software company Crave Interactive to create the largest-ever installation of the provider’s in-room hotel tablets. The devices will will offer a tailored guest experience with new amenities such as digital in-room dining orders, spa service requests, and news in multiple languages.
Pitbull will return to the Axis at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino with his show, “Time of Our Lives Las Vegas,” for seven performances from March 12-26. The show is being presented by Caesars Entertainment in conjunction with Live Nation.
LOS ANGELES: Salt & PR has rebranded to White Oak Communications.
Local event listings from the new Masterplanner: http://www.masterplanneronline.com/losangeles
MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: Richard Murry will combine his public relations and marketing firm Murry Agency will Durée & Company and serve as Dureé's executive vice president.
Club Med announced Michelle Lardizabal as its new vice president of sales.
NEW YORK: Experimental artist and musician Laurie Anderson hosted a silent concert for dogs in Times Square last night. The final three minutes of the show screened a clip from her documentary Heart of a Dog on numerous synchronized billboards, which will occur every night the last three minutes before midnight through the end of the month. DNAinfo: http://dnain.fo/1ZIhv5O
Progressive's New York Boat Show runs tomorrow-Sunday at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.
Local event listings from the new Masterplanner: http://www.masterplanneronline.com/newyork
ORLANDO/CENTRAL FLORIDA: Disney has extended its 20th and final Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights show to Wednesday evening at Hollywood Studios. Orlando Sentinel: http://bit.ly/1n0FYW0
SAN FRANCISCO: The SF Indiefest will take place February 11-25. Films will screen at multiple venues including Brava Theater Center, Roxie Theatre, and 518 Valencia.
TORONTO: Fashion Art Toronto’s Arts & Fashion Week will take place April 12-16. It will showcase the work of more than 100 fashion designers, photographers, stylists, and other types of artists.
WASHINGTON, D.C.: Safety technology company Windpact—whose C.E.O. is former N.F.L. star Shawn Springs—will host a viewing and panel discussion of the new movie Concussion tonight with current and former N.F.L. players. The event will take place at Bow Tie Cinemas in Reston, Virginia.
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