BIZBASH CALL SHEET — #119 — Tuesday, 10.11.11
Compiled today by Chad Kaydo and Jana Schiowitz in New York
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* INCOMING *
1. CHICAGO HOSTS FIRST IDEAS WEEK: From Chicago bureau chief Jenny Berg: Chicago Ideas Week kicked off Monday and wraps up on Sunday. Intended to create what organizers describe as "an ecosystem of innovation, exploration, and intellectual recreation," the event will feature 100 speakers and "thinkers," including Bill Clinton, Rahm Emanuel, Michael Bloomberg, and Thomas Friedman, appearing at venues throughout the city. In addition to presentations on topics such as education and health, guests can opt to participate in "labs" that provide a behind-the-scenes look at how local businesses and institutions (Millennium Park and Boeing among them) are run. Also coinciding with the week: TEDxMidwest, running Thursday and Friday at the Oriental Theatre.
http://bit.ly/mqDeIw
NBCChicago.com will be "highlighting Mega Talks and speakers to consider as [Ideas] week unfolds."
http://bit.ly/pSCYzo
2. ESQUIRE’S BEST NEW RESTAURANTS: Critic John Mariani’s restaurant of the year is Michael Mina in San Francisco. The chef of the year honor went to John Sedlar of Playa in Los Angeles.
http://bit.ly/rcP9Ix
3. MLK MEMORIAL DO-OVER: Aretha Franklin is confirmed for the rescheduled event Sunday, but other celebrities will not be able to attend due to scheduling conflicts. Washington Post:
http://wapo.st/mR4SA5
4. TRAVELERS CHOOSING LUXURY HOTELS: Although high-end properties were hit hard by the recession, business travelers are again staying at hotel brands like Ritz-Carlton. USA Today: "Occupancy rates have rebounded. In the first eight months of this year, it was 70.7 percent — a big increase from 62.4 percent in the same months in 2009 and identical to the first eight months of 2008."
http://usat.ly/psb7wz
In other travel news: Delta Air Lines earned the highest ratings from corporate travel buyers in Business Travel News' annual airline survey.
http://bit.ly/oBDO2x
* LOCAL NEWS *
BOSTON: Power breakfasts are becoming increasingly popular in Boston. Restaurants such as Met Back Bay have recently added breakfast hours, and caterers are getting called on to service more corporate breakfast meetings. Boston Herald:
http://bit.ly/nIo02l
Tico earned a spot on Esquire's Best New Restaurants in America list this year. Here's our Walkthrough of the Latin spot:
http://bit.ly/n8RVPQ
CHICAGO: The Fairmont Chicago's executive pastry chef Erin Brew is now in charge of pastries for banquets and the hotel's three eateries.
Wildberry Pancakes and Cafe celebrated its grand opening Monday. The downtown breakfast and lunch spot takes weekday reservations for six or more guests. Menu items include fig and walnut multigrain pancakes with California figs and a rustic farm egg panini.
http://bit.ly/qvRqpz
Michelle Obama and Rahm Emanuel will headline an October 25 food summit in Chicago. Chicago Sun-Times:
http://bit.ly/pNBNB2
LAS VEGAS: Global Gaming Expo, held October 4-6 in its new home at the Sands Expo & Convention Center, attracted nearly 26,000 attendees and 440 exhibitors spanning 250,000 square feet of exhibit space.
http://bit.ly/nyRD6a
Police and organizers of the National Business Aviation Association trade show led a parade of small planes on the streets from McCarran Airport to the Las Vegas Convention Center Thursday. The aircraft were part of the more than 100 on display at the show, which began Monday. The convention center and the Henderson Executive Airport are splitting hosting duties for the three-day event for about 25,000 attendees.
http://bit.ly/qA3wX2
LOS ANGELES: Sequoia Productions recently relaunched its Web site, with a blog and that includes photos and videos of Sequoia's events, company spotlights, and event production tips.
http://bit.ly/mWSNfo
BlogWorld & New Media Expo will make its L.A. debut November 3-5 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. In addition to expanding to two shows this year, and moving its Western U.S. event from Las Vegas, BlogWorld has unveiled several new event features. Marketwatch:
http://bit.ly/pWoqZO
Kinetic Lighting will host the Martin Road Show October 12. Martin's latest theatrical and architectural products will be on view.
MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: The Mandarin Oriental is offering the Latin Rhythms Spa Package and room rate promotions to coincide with Art Miami, held November 30-December 4.
http://bit.ly/gTfHX
So Cool Events and Quest Drape present "the Vendor Season Opener" Wednesday at the So Cool eVenue.
http://bit.ly/oMh3OJ
NEW YORK: The Museum of Arts and Design's Visionaries gala is November 14 at Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers. Cocktails and a silent auction will be followed by dinner, an award ceremony, and live auction.
http://bit.ly/10iW5z
ORLANDO: The new Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek has a fine dining restaurant with private event space. Deep Blu Seafood Grill specializes in seafood, steaks, and contemporary fusion cuisine, and has a private dining room with seating for 30.
WASHINGTON: Wine Down Art Live debuts October 19 and benefits the Capital Area Immigrants' Rights Coalition.
http://bit.ly/r64Whj
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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