BIZBASH CALL SHEET — #298 — Tuesday, 07.03.12
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Compiled today by Anna Sekula in New York
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* INCOMING *
1. GOOGLE'S NEW PLANNING TOOL: At the Google I/O Developers Conference, the media giant unveiled a new feature of its social networking platform called Google+ Events. The service, which is integrated with Google Calendar, can be used by marketers and consumers to send invitations and track photos taken by guests in real time. PCMag.com: http://bit.ly/MxkCse
2. CULINARY CONVENTIONS: Building on the popularity of food events as experiential platforms, two magazines separately announced plans for culinary initiatives. Paper magazine is partnering with Target and American Express for the launch of the “Super (Duper) Market,” a three-day pop-up in New York, while Bon Appétit is collaborating with Banana Republic and restaurant reservation service OpenTable for a new clothing collection called "Desk to Dinner." Paper’s effort opens July 13 and focuses on artisanal products, with participating vendors such as Boulette’s Larder, Scribe Winery, and Humphry Slocombe. The Bon Appétit venture, which launches this week, showcases outfits that can be worn in the office and to a night out and will include in-store events in cities such as Chicago, Houston, and Miami.
3. STORMY WEATHER: The storms and power outages that affected nearly 2.4 million people from Illinois to Virginia has disrupted some events too, including the AT&T National in Bethesda, Maryland. Associated Press: "The third round of play was suspended for several hours Saturday and was closed to volunteers and spectators. Mark Russell, the P.G.A. Tour's vice president of rules and competition, couldn't remember another time that a tour event was closed to fans." http://yhoo.it/MQ7sbr
4. EXECUTIVE MOVES: Paul Smailes, the brand director who oversaw the successful "Most Interesting Man in the World" campaign for Dos Equis, is taking a new position in Amsterdam that will put him in charge of Heineken Global’s digital strategies. Ad Age: http://bit.ly/MEa9K2
We talked to Smailes in 2010 about the evolution of the "Most Interesting Show," an extension of the print and TV campaign from Dos Equis: http://bizba.sh/P5m7T5
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* LOCAL NEWS *
BOSTON: BostInno's list of best Fourth of July events includes the Samuel Adams Independence Bash at Ned Devine's and the flag-raising ceremony and parade on City Hall Plaza. http://bit.ly/MEav7m
CHICAGO: Nellcote quietly launched a brunch series at the beginning of June, but will be officially launching the program beginning on Pitchfork weekend. To help celebrate the kick-off, UBER will host free rides to brunch-goers from Nellcote to Pitchfork.
Katherina Anne Confections and North Shore Distillery are teaming up for two tasting events: Chocolate & Cocktails is July 20 at Catherine Anne Confections, and Chocolate & Cocktails Lake Bluff is the following day at North Shore Distillery.
LAS VEGAS: The biggest prize in poker history is set for Vegas this week: more than $18 million. USA Today: http://usat.ly/QXI1Vp
Las Vegas Review-Journal has a roundup of 4th of July events: http://bit.ly/MpW4Ek
LOS ANGELES: More details are rolling out for the Los Angeles Wine & Food Festival, which is slated for August 9-12. New marquee events and participants include "Asian Night Market" hosted by Andrew Zimmern and "Summer at the Shore" at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows. Additional info will be posted as it becomes available here: www.lafw.com
Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://masterplanneronline.com/losangeles
MIAMI: Genting Group announced plans to open Resorts World Bimini Bay, a luxury casino on North Bimini Island. Miami Herald: "This will be the only casino on the island of Bimini and the closest offshore casino to South Florida...The owners of Bimini Bay will partner in the launch of a high-speed ferry service that will make the trip from South Florida in 90 minutes." http://hrld.us/NUgq7x
NEW YORK: The Culinary Institute of America's Escoffier Restaurant will close this Thursday for a $3 million renovation. Adam Tihany will redesign the interior, which will reopen next year with a new name—the Bocuse Restaurant. The New York Times: http://nyti.ms/Lt7S4C
In his review of Reynards, the restaurant inside Brooklyn's new Wythe hotel, New York magazine’s Adam Platt claims the "retro-comfort desserts … aren't the most original dishes in this restaurant-mad borough either, but they’ll do just fine if you’re new to the neighborhood or just passing through." http://bit.ly/M3ng8K
Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://www.masterplanneronline.com/newyork
ORLANDO: The Amway Center hosts the Fresh Music festival tonight, with performances by Keith Sweat, Doug E. Fresh, Guy, WWV, and K-Ci & Jojo.
TORONTO: The Art in the Park outdoor art show and sale is Saturday at Harrison Estate Park and will showcase original paintings, sculpture, and jewelry.
WASHINGTON: The National Conference Center in Leesburg is having an impact on the local farming community by stepping up its partnership with local and regional farmers. It boasts upwards of 25 percent of its produce is from local farms.
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 Alexandra Brandt, Rose Chevalier, Julia Elstrodt, Beth Kormanik, and Anna Sekula in New York.
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