BIZBASH CALL SHEET — #189 — Tuesday, 01.31.12
Compiled today by Chad Kaydo and Jana Schiowitz in New York
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* INCOMING *
1. SUPER BOWL 2014: New York and New Jersey are already getting pumped up to host the game. Crains New York: "An estimated 400,000 visitors will participate in the weeklong Super Bowl festivities, generating nearly $600 million in spending, according to the Sports Management Research Institute. Just 82,500 of those visitors will actually have a ticket to the game at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The rest will be spending their money around town at any number of festivities."
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In other Super Bowl news: Los Angeles- and New York-based entertainment production company Toast is handling concert production, talent relations, stage management, and build out of the Crane Bay for the Rolling Stone Rock Weekend in Indianapolis, which includes the magazine's Super Bowl Party February 4 and a tailgate party February 5. The company is also handling ticketing and sales, and produced a custom app for this weekend's events.
2. FACEBOOK'S BRAND TACTICS: Ad Age's latest creativity trend report looks at how brands can successfully use the social media platform to gain a wider audience and push notable campaigns, with examples from Heinz and Pfizer's Chapstick. The report looks at what brands need to do: tell a story, step into the real world, and be social and human.
http://bit.ly/A4YyCN
3. D.N.C. PARTIES: Events surrounding the three-day Democratic National Convention begin September 1 with a party for 15,000 members of the media at the North Carolina Music Factory and continue with receptions September 2 for 6,000 people at 12 venues around Charlotte. (Venues will be announced today and each will have its own event planner.) Organizers are also planning an event at Charlotte Motor Speedway for 75,000 people September 3, the convention September 4, and an acceptance speech at Bank of America Stadium by President Obama September 6. Charlotte Observer: "The receptions will serve as the official welcome to many of the 35,000 expected visitors, and kick off more than 1,000 convention-related events."
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4. POP-UP RESTAURANTS: Forbes names three notable and moveable feasts around the globe. LudoBites opened its eighth iteration in Los Angeles, which runs through February 22, and Le Cirque will have temporary sites in 10 cities, including Chicago and San Diego, beginning March 16.
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5. IN-HOME PARTIES: New York-based House Party is bringing products from brands like Kraft, McDonald's, Playstation, and Courvoisier to house parties to help companies market new products in homes. Attendees are encouraged to spread the word about their party packs through photos, videos, and tweets. Observer.com:
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6. DAVID TUTERA LAWSUIT: A couple featured on "My Fair Wedding" with David Tutera is suing the celebrity wedding planner for tripling the cost of their reception. New York Daily News: "After bumping the Punta Cana wedding bill from $10,000 to more than $30,000, the toothy Tutera, whose client roster includes Elton John and Jennifer Lopez, didn't even provide the invitations, the flowers or a DJ."
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* LOCAL NEWS *
BOSTON: In honor of the Super Bowl's competing teams, Legal Sea Foods is offering a mail order package of Manhattan and New England clam chowder that can be shipped across the United States. The package includes a serving set for 10.
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CHICAGO: Eduardo's Enoteca will host "A Night of Romance: Drinks, Dinner, and a Movie" on Valentine's Day. The classic films "Annie Hall" and "Roman Holiday" will be projected at different seating times, and guests will get cola-inspired cocktails, truffle-parmigiano popcorn, wine, snacks, and a take-home gift of sparkling wine.
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Moe's Cantina will broadcast the Super Bowl on 24 HDTVs Sunday, with food specials including mango-bbq chicken wings, nachos, and pepper-rubbed ribs.
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Hubbard Street Dance Chicago's Spotlight Ball is May 7 at the Hilton Chicago.
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INDIANAPOLIS: The Claddagh Irish Pub is setting up a press room for media through February 5. Journalists and media will have access to TVs to watch the game, free Wi-Fi, faxing, complimentary food from Claddagh's kitchen, and warm drinks like Irish Coffee.
LAS VEGAS: A new blog, Vegas on the Cheap, is now offering up-to-date information on free events around town.
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Eva Longoria will be honored as woman of the year at the Nevada Ballet Theater gala at Aria and Crystals at CityCenter. Las Vegas Sun:
http://bit.ly/zO5q3K
Sugar Factory is expanding with the opening of its fourth location on the Strip at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, slated for the spring.
LOS ANGELES: The Recording Academy, in partnership with CoverGirl, Olay, and Venus, will present "Grammy Glam" February 7 at MyHouse. The event means to celebrate the connection between music and glamour.
The Orange County chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council presented the "Eco City" award to Anaheim for being the most environmentally friendly city in Orange County.
MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: A record 25,000 runners are registered for Sunday's ING Miami Marathon and Half-Marathon. Last year, the event drew 21,147 runners. Miami Herald:
http://bit.ly/AqSFmZ
Juvia, a 10,000-square-foot indoor/outdoor restaurant and lounge will open in mid-February on the penthouse level of the 1111 Lincoln Road building. Eater.com:
http://bit.ly/4vg9l7
NEW YORK: Last night, Occupy Wall Street held a "State of the Occupation Address" at Housing Works Bookstore. Panelists included Dr. Benjamin Chavis, former assistant to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and co-founder with Russell Simmons of Occupy the Dream.
Super Linda, Matt Abramcyk's new Tribeca restaurant, which was supposed to open last night, will now open February 6.
The Apollo Theater is celebrating Black History Month with a free, open house weekend, February 4-5, with dance demonstrations, activities for children, and special performances.
Resorts World Casino's Central Park Events space remains transformed into a Chinese street fair-style festival with booths displaying traditional crafts, jewelry, food, and other wares.
Wolfgang Puck has been named the 2012 James Beard Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award winner. Puck will be honored May 7 at Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall at the James Beard Foundation Awards.
ORLANDO: The N.B.A. and Sprint will offer fans an opportunity to recycle unwanted electronics as part of All-Star activities in Orlando. The collection event is scheduled for February 18 at Orlando Festival Park. The Amway Center hosts the N.B.A. All-Star Game February 26.
TORONTO: Around 175 local restaurants are offering prix fixe menus for the 10th annual Winterlicious event presented by American Express.
WASHINGTON: The DC Fashion Foundation has announced the four designers chosen to participate in the inaugural DC Fashion Incubator program. The designers chosen are Azadeh Tajdivand, Gennet Purcell, Tatiana Kolina, and Isaiah Butler.
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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