Call Sheet #324: Obama Teams Up With N.B.A. Players, Leadership Changes at Komen, Nascar Targets New Markets

BIZBASH CALL SHEET — #324 — Wednesday, 08.09.12

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Compiled today by Rose Chevalier in New York
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TODAY'S CALENDAR: Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival kicks off (through Sunday)

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1. HOOPS FOR OBAMA: To raise funds for his re-election campaign, President Obama is teaming up with N.B.A. legend Michael Jordan and other basketball stars. The Washington Post: "The Obama campaign is planning a fundraising “shoot-around” and dinner in New York on Aug. 22 featuring several NBA stars, including Carmelo Anthony of the New York Knicks, Rajon Rondo of the Boston Celtics, John Wall of the Washington Wizards and others. Jordan, who played for the Chicago Bulls, Obama’s favorite NBA team, and NBA Commissioner David Stern are co-hosting a $20,000-per person fundraising dinner with the president later in the day." http://wapo.st/PGywqa

2. KOMEN RESIGNATIONS: Susan G. Komen for the Cure president Liz Thompson and board members Brenda Lauderback and Linda Law have resigned, and founder Nancy G. Brinker will also step down from her C.E.O. position but remain in a management role. "In a statement, Komen called the changes 'a new period of transition,' and said Ms. Brinker would move to a new management role focusing on revenue creation, strategy and global growth." http://nyti.ms/P76DNl

3. CONFERENCE TO CONTINUE: Despite criticism from Senate Republicans, a $1 million judicial conference in Hawaii declined to cancel the gathering of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Canceling it would have cost too much, organizers said, although it may drop its 2013 meeting. G.O.P staff, though, have been reviewing the contract and have criticized decisions to book ocean-view rooms as well as the length of the stays. http://bit.ly/OMsaqG

4. NASCAR MARKETING APPEAL: Looking to draw the attention of a broader audience—specifically youth, Gen Y, and Hispanic fans—Nascar announced Tuesday three new executive roles to its brand, consumer, and series marketing team. They "join NASCAR after tenures with world-renowned companies with reputations for deep consumer insights and best-in-class fan and customer relations" such as Coca-Cola, ESPN, and a number of leading Hispanic marketing agencies. Press release: http://bit.ly/TjfZoz


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* LOCAL NEWS *

BOSTON: The Catered Affair has been named best wedding caterer in Boston Magazine's "Best of Boston" 2012 issue. 

CHICAGO: BBJ Table Fashions celebrates its 30th anniversary with an event at the Chicago History Museum August 16. With cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and dancing, the event has nearly 20 local vendors participating. 

InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile has added 20 "Pure" Rooms to its 16th floor. With purified air and hypoallergenic pillows and mattresses, the rooms are geared toward travelers with allergies.

LAS VEGAS: Through the month of August, Brazilian steak house Fogo de Chão is hosting a cocktail fund-raiser for Aid for AIDS of Nevada, donating 20 percent of the proceeds from its red caipirihna. 

LOS ANGELES: The Los Angeles Food and Wine Festival kicks off today at Nokia Plaza L.A. Live, with celebrity chefs including Giada De Laurentiis, Scott Conant, and Michael Chiarello. 

Newly opened Haven Gastropub & Brewery is launching Burger Haven—a pop-up shop featuring a selection of burgers, sides, and shakes—August 20. 

The Carousel of Hope gala will take place at the Beverly Hilton ballroom October 20, with presenting sponsor Mercedes-Benz and performances by Aretha Franklin and Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds.

Hub Los Angeles, a new membership-based club, is slated to open next month in the Arts District, with 4,000 square feet of flexible space, office amenities, and a lounge and cafe. 

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

MIAMI: Doral Business Council will hold its first Legacy Awards Gala October 27 in the Grand Ballroom of the Doral Golf Resort & Spa.

NEW YORK: The James Beard Foundation will host the third annual conference at Hearst Tower October 17-18. 

The Blue Card, which aids destitute Holocaust survivors, will hold its 78th annual benefit at the Morgan Library and Museum October 22, with a silent auction and performance by cabaret artist Stevie Holland. 

The ninth annual New York Comedy festival announced its lineup of stars who are set to perform at several venues, including the Apollo Theater, Carnegie Hall, and Madison Square Garden November 7-11. 

Job alert: Shadow PR is looking to hire an account executive in hospitality, lifestyle, and/or food.

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

ORLANDO: The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa is offering guests free use of a guitar during their stay. The "Sound of Your Stay" program allows guests to check out one of 18 Fender guitars, an amp, and SOUL by Ludacris headphones. The hotel also provides guests with recommended Web sites and apps and free music downloads.

TORONTO: The Starlight Children's Foundation is hosting its Starlight Walk for Smiles on September 29 at G. Ross Lord Park. 

WASHINGTON: The Hill has scrapped its Washington Scene society section, which "featured an events calendar, restaurant reviews, and party coverage." Washington City Paper: http://bit.ly/N6oGnd

Hans Rouillard is the new executive chef at Lansdowne Resort in Leesburg, Va.

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

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