BIZBASH CALL SHEET — #286 — Friday, 06.15.12
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Compiled today by Beth Kormanik in New York
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* INCOMING *
1. OBAMA'S CELEBRITY FETE: A reelection fund-raiser Thursday at Sarah Jessica Parker's Manhattan home drew guests including Meryl Streep, Michael Kors, Anna Wintour, and Andy Cohen. The Hollywood Reporter: "Guests at the event sat at two long tables in two long rooms, with the dividing doors open. Flowers and votives decorated the tables in the home, which was decorated with ample art, floor-to-ceiling bookshelves and two large marble fireplaces." Later, Obama attended another fund-raiser at the Plaza hotel, featuring entertainment by Mariah Carey. http://bit.ly/LLJQ79
The New York Post reported that Wintour oversaw the evening's decor, adding a piano and replacing "shabby chic" furniture: http://nyp.st/Lfxt4z
2. CAMPAIGN MARKETING MESSAGES: The 2012 presidential campaigns are crafting custom email messages for voters and potential donors. Last night's Obama fund-raiser had at least seven distinct variations of the message. ProPublica: "The mailings show the campaign tailoring its message for different audiences — variations of the message ranged from a very brief introduction and a link to a video, to a longer email asking for a donation." http://propub.ca/NkEoLd
3. AMBUSH UNDERWEAR MARKETING: A Danish soccer player is in trouble after pulling down his pants to flash the logo on his underwear in a celebration of a goal at the Euro 2012 soccer tournament. The ambush marketing angered tournament officials, whose rules ban players from wearing unauthorized ads. USA Today: "Paddy Power, the betting firm whose logo was on the underwear, tweeted a picture of that logo being revealed right after it happened. But the firm says it didn't pay Bendtner." http://usat.ly/LXbs6v
4. NIAGARA FALLS STUNT: Tonight Nik Wallenda, a descendent of circus performers the Flying Wallendas, will attempt to become the first person since 1896 to walk across Niagara Falls on a wire. The New York Times: "Niagara Falls, in both New York and Ontario, was already buzzing with activity Thursday — sidewalk vendors hawked 'daredevil dogs' and souvenirs, as packs of children clamored for Mr. Wallenda’s autograph. There was much debate about the return of the 19th-century tradition of wire walking. Is Mr. Wallenda crazy? (Maybe.) Is he a tourist gold mine? (Yes.) Would he make it across? (Hopefully.)" ABC, which will televise the walk tonight, insisted Wallenda wear a safety harness. http://nyti.ms/K7rlpE
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* THE WEEK IN EVENTS *
Here’s a look at 10 highlights from our event coverage this week, including a look at Bonnaroo's creative sponsors, Stella McCartney's electricity-free event in New York, C.M.P. Conclave trend tips from Tampa, seersucker style in Washington, a retro beach bash in Miami, and a product showcase at L.A. IdeaFest. http://bizba.sh/K7tBx5
* LOCAL NEWS *
BOSTON: Boston.com has a list of "must-attend" events surrounding the BIO International Convention, which begins Sunday. Events include a dinner for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation at Menton and Cubist Pharmaceuticals' 20th anniversary at the I.C.A. http://bo.st/LX1KRP
Boston.com: "TripAdvisor has released the findings from its 'TripIndex,' which is a 'cost comparison of accommodations and an evening out on the town for two people in popular tourist cities across the United States and throughout the world,' and the Hub is second to only New York among most expensive U.S. cities, and it's really not by much. The total cost for Boston, including four-star hotel, taxi cab, and cocktails and dinner for two, rounds out to $450.27, just shy of New York's $456.50. San Francisco was third with a cost of $429.28."
CHICAGO: A Guinness World Record attempt for largest scooter parade will take place in Lake Geneva June 23 as part of Amerivespa. The attempt requires a minimum of 841 scooters to participate. A judge from Guinness World Records will be on hand for verification of the attempt.
Thrillist will host a weekend-long event, Hotel Thrillist, at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel July 27-29.
Chicago native Rik Blyth is the new general manager of the Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel.
LAS VEGAS: Organizers of the Interbike International Bicycle Expo announced a three-year agreement with the Mandalay Bay Convention Center to host the cycling industry trade show beginning in 2013. Bike World News: http://bit.ly/NBCJzI
Stratosphere Casino, Hotel & Tower extended its contract with headliner Frankie Moreno through October 2015.
LOS ANGELES: With offerings that included a pool party, top-name talent on two stages, five dance venues, and the annual parade, this year's L.A. Pride broke attendance records. More than 400,000 came to West Hollywood for the parade and more than 45,000 event tickets were issued for Saturday and Sunday. Friday night's kickoff "Pride Purple Party" drew 8,000 guests, twice as many a last year. Christopher Street West produced.
The athletes of the U.S. Olympic team for archery will be on hand at Disney-Pixar’s Brave special screening Sunday. The tie-in comes from the film’s protagonist, whose archery skills play a role in her attempts to change her fate.
On July 19, Kerry Washington and Nick Offerman will join Academy of Television Arts & Sciences chairman-C.E.O. Bruce Rosenblum to announce the 64th Primetime Emmy Award nominations.
Breaking Bad's Bryan Cranston will host the Television Critics Association Awards July 28 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
Sunset Strip Music Festival organizers announced that the fifth annual three-day music festival, slated for August 16-18, will celebrate the music of The Doors.
Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://masterplanneronline.com/losangeles
MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: The 75-unit Cynthia Condo-Hotel in Miami Beach has sold for $8.5 million to a developer who plans to convert it into a full-time hotel once the convention center is upgraded. Miami Herald: http://hrld.us/MDgrIo
Bacardi U.S.A. is the main sponsor for the July 4 fireworks at the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, which resume for the first time since 2006.
Sun Sentinel: "The Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort is installing wind turbines to make some of its own electricity and to attract more guests and conventions that seek out hotels with eco-friendly features." http://sunsent.nl/KXEZBM
The Miami Nice Jazz Festival, an extension of France's Nice Jazz Festival, will take place October 26-28 at the Olympia Theater at the Gusman Center and other downtown venues. The initial partnership is scheduled to last at least five years. http://hrld.us/M8RW7B
NEW YORK: New York-based event and catering company Sonnier & Castle appointed Adam Weiss as C.E.O.
Owner of Hamptons Georgica restaurant plans to open a 250-seat outpost in the spot formerly occupied by Juliet Supperclub. http://bit.ly/Mb24ge
Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://www.masterplanneronline.com/newyork
ORLANDO: The Shores Resort & Spa has hired Tracy Banks as executive sous chef.
The Orlando Museum of Art's Festival of Trees will be November 10-18.
ST. LOUIS: Sam Foxman has started a new event agency. Headquartered in downtown St. Louis, Evntiv will provide event planning and entertainment services in the metro area and nationwide.
TORONTO: Ontario Craft Beer Week is June 17-24, with brewery tours and cooking demonstrations.
The Tiff Bell Lightbox will host a dinner featuring Oscar-nominated actor Graham Greene June 25.
The eighth annual Walk for Autism begins Sunday at Nathan Phillips Square.
Tasty Tours hosts its Father’s Day Sweets tour Sunday with a tour of Toronto’s chocolate history in Kensington Market. Discounts at local shops will be given as well as cooking lessons.
The Institute for a Resource-Based Economy will host "Beyond the Blue Box Fashion & Art Show" Saturday at the CSI Annex Lounge.
WASHINGTON: Luke Lobster opened its second D.C.-area location Thursday on Bethesda Row.
Were the "Maryland crab cakes" served at your last event actually from Maryland? Probably not, according to the Washington City Paper: http://bit.ly/K398cP
The National Building Museum is opening an indoor mini-golf course exhibit from July 4 to Labor Day.
The D.C. City Council will consider a proposal to put lighted, animated signs on the side of the Verizon Center. Washington Post: http://wapo.st/LUc5Op
The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International will host its annual program focused on revenue management in Baltimore June 25 at Sheraton City Center. It is co-located with the annual HITEC show.
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, and Rose Chevalier, Beth Kormanik, and Anna Sekula in New York.
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