BIZBASH CALL SHEET — #214 — Tuesday, 03.06.12
Compiled today by Jana Schiowitz and Anna Sekula in New York
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TODAY'S CALENDAR: Super Tuesday is today with elections held around the U.S., Exhibitor 2012 continues in Las Vegas, the Miami International Film Festival also continues
* INCOMING *
1. EVENTS ON THE BOOKS: Publications like Fortune are discovering that live events are attracting advertisers with something other then the traditional ad pages—speakers like President Obama and Warren Buffett. Ad Age: "You can see the appeal from Fortune's perspective: Profit from events rose 63 percent last year and are expected to grow 55 percent this year, according to a Time Inc. executive. Its Global Forum—typically held every other year—will return in 2013, this time in China. The function could help double the event division's revenue from an estimated $15 million this year."
http://bit.ly/xqOWWj
2. G8 SUMMIT SHIFT: President Obama is moving the G8 Summit, initially scheduled to take place in Chicago this spring, to Camp David. Caitlin Hayden, a spokeswoman for Obama's National Security Council, said: "It's not about Chicago being able to handle logistics, as evidenced by the fact that the NATO and ISAF meetings will be held there, which are far larger than the G8 meeting...This was really about the president looking for a more informal setting with these close partners." The NATO summit will take place May 20-21. Chicago Tribune:
http://trib.in/ACVwhq
3. RACHAEL RAY'S SXSW PARTY: The TV host's South by Southwest Music & Media Conference is March 17 at Stubb's BBQ. Ray will serve miniature corn dogs, brisket on a biscuit with smoky barbeque sauce and sweet 'n' spicy pickles, sloppy chicken suiza sliders and gluten-free "veg-head" nachos with gree chili queso and spice refried beans. The free and open-to-the-public event also includes a three-stage lineup of bands. Billboard:
http://bit.ly/x515BI
4. MEET TO EAT: New social media platform GetLunched.com encourages professional networking by allowing users extend free lunch invitations to new business connections. The barter system integrates information from LinkedIn as well as email and phone contacts. Matt Bandy, co-founder of the site: " It’s based around the idea that there are thousands of connections, Get Lunched is about making the most of the connections. Lunch is kind of the old-school way of making that exchange.." Mashable:
http://on.mash.to/zz9pwN
5. NBC STAFF CHANGES: NBC Universal's integrated media department promoted several key executives, including Bari Komitee, who is now vice president of marketing and events and Craig Coleman, who assumes the role of vice president of partnership marketing. Variety:
http://bit.ly/xzQP6m
* LOCAL NEWS *
BOSTON: The Massachusetts Restaurant Association's annual awards dinner is March 12 at Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel.
The Boston Public Market Association will host its "Locally Grown Meets Happy Hour" event at Kingston Station April 2 with locally raised beef and veggie sliders, Bully Boy cocktails, raffle prizes, and samples from market vendors such as Seta's Mediterranean and Foxboro Cheese.
http://bit.ly/de80V6
The first Boston Change-Maker's Ball, a benefit for international charity Self Help Africa, will be at the Fairmont Copley Hotel, May 4.
CHICAGO: Beverly McClellan, a finalist from “The Voice,” will perform at the Chicago Red Dress Party April 21 at the Joffrey Ballet Studios.
http://bit.ly/gP5Wst
The Green Festival is May 5-6 at Navy Pier. Speakers include Reverend Jesse L. Jackson and Laura Flanders, panels cover alternative energy and green buildings, and a marketplace will showcase sustainable foods, organic beers, and ideas for kids.
http://bit.ly/3bUyO
The Architecture & Design Film Festival is April 12-16 at the Music Box Theatre. Audi, the festival's official automotive sponsor, will offer 30-minute architectural tours.
http://bit.ly/TNmHG
LAS VEGAS: Las Vegas Review-Journal has a report on how the new Smith Center for the Performing Arts will remake the city's cultural landscape:
http://bit.ly/xdBURI
Encore Beach Club, located at Encore at Wynn Las Vegas, will launch its new season with a spring preview for guests beginning March 17. The club will be open on Saturdays and Sundays, except Easter, until the grand opening April 21.
LOS ANGELES: L.A. Fashion Weekend will take to Sunset Gower Studios March 16-18. KTLA 5 will broadcast the event.
Rande Gerber launched his Caliche rum with an event on Thursday at Stone Rose in the Sofitel. Gerber and Roberto Serrallés hosted the event, working closely with producer MKG to turn the venue into a Puerto Rican-style space.
MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: More than 40,000 fans attended FanFest at Marlins Park Saturday. Attendees sampled food, toured the stadium, and posed questions during two town hall meetings. Miami Herald:
http://bit.ly/xYf6V2
The pub World of Beer opened Monday in Downtown Dadeland. Urban Daddy:
http://bit.ly/zsJvk0
The Miami New Times lists the eight best electronic dance music cruises set to take place during the Winter Music Conference, March 16-25.
http://bit.ly/wjDbvH
NEW YORK: Liz King Events is hosting an events meet-up today. The networking event for planners, producers, venues, and vendors will be held at Tonic.
http://bit.ly/zqlNDJ
Caitlin Weiskopf's last day with Elle was Friday. Weiskopf is starting her own brand strategy company, called the Rosebud Agency, which will focus on event development and execution.
The Open Space Alliance is looking for design proposals to build a new site in Williamsburg with a concert venue and area for recreational activities. Gothamist:
http://bit.ly/zN5Paq
Maria Sharapova, Caroline Wozniacki, Andy Roddick, and Roger Federer, along with a number of marketing partners, took party in the BNP Paribas Showdown at Madison Square Garden Monday.
http://bit.ly/yp2VDg
ORLANDO: The 19th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival runs tomorrow and through May 20. In addition to 30 million blooms, 240 floating mini-gardens, 700 container gardens, and dozens of topiaries styled after Disney characters, the festival will include presentations by H.G.T.V. designers and the "Flower Power" concert series with artists from the 1960s and '70s.
SAN DIEGO: Hotel Del Coronado tapped YourBash! to create and design eight weddings to showcase their newly renovated wedding spaces. YourBash! worked with local San Diego vendors to produce all different looks and designs for every type of bride and client. The Hotel Del Coronado then hosted a cocktail party and tour of the spaces Monday night for Southern California's wedding & meeting planners and event professionals to show them off.
TORONTO: Higgins Event Rentals acquired the assets of boutique rental supplier, Eventals Inc. Higgins will now offer Eventals' collection of flatware and glassware and has replaced Eventals' as preferred supplier at the Carlu.
http://bit.ly/xdxLtt
After selling out in less than 24 hours, Oprah Winfrey has added a second Toronto show to Oprah's Lifeclass Tour. The second show will mirror the first and will take place earlier on the same day, April 16.
http://http://bit.ly/wwY0Sq
Tuesday is the last day of the CRFA Show, hosted by the Canadian Restaurant and Foodservice Association. The show began March 4 at the Direct Energy Centre.
http://bit.ly/xoHggl
WASHINGTON: The Corcoran's 1869 Society is hosting Artini beginning today. Throughout March, the city's top mixologists will compete to make the most interesting and artistic martinis that are inspired by work in the Corcoran Gallery of Art's collection.
http://bit.ly/y5yoTh
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 and Anna Sekula in New York.
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