BIZBASH CALL SHEET — #215 — Wednesday, 03.07.12
Compiled today by Chad Kaydo and Jana Schiowitz in New York
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TODAY'S CALENDAR: Exhibitor 2012 continues in Las Vegas, the Miami International Film Festival also continues
* INCOMING *
1. MACY'S FLOWER SHOW MOVE: The retailer's annual New York event will move outside under a 5,000-square-foot tent for the first time this year. "Brasil: Gardens in Paradise" opens March 25 on Broadway Plaza. WWD:
http://bit.ly/zHvwQ1
The Chicago version of the show also has a new spot, taking over the ninth floor of the Macy's building.
http://bit.ly/wWQBn1
2. LONDON OLYMPICS FOOD SCENE: TheDailyMeal.com previews pop-up restaurants, specials, and events for fans traveling to the games in London this summer. Highlights include the Love British Food Festival taking place July 27 to August 12 and British Airways' Olympic-inspired menus created by chefs Simon Hulstone and Heston Blumenthal and served on long-haul flights.
http://bit.ly/AhCFDU
3. L.A. FASHION WEEK PREVIEW: What passes for Los Angeles Fashion Week kicks off Thursday with an array of related events spanning 10 days. Among them:
* Concept Fashion Week will be held Friday and Saturday at the Ace Gallery.
* Style Fashion Week L.A. is set to take place next Monday through Friday at Vibiana.
* L.A. Fashion Weekend at Sunset Gower Studios runs March 16-18.
L.A. Times has a roundup:
http://lat.ms/zb7w7c
4. CLINTON'S FUND-RAISING EFFORTS: Former President Bill Clinton will join President Obama for fund-raisers and appearances in Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York. Bloomberg: "The prospect of a meeting with Obama as well as the former president, whose favorability rating was 67 percent in a Pew Research Center poll last year, may entice more donors, especially those who retain some loyalty to Hillary Clinton, who lost to Obama in the 2008 Democratic nomination contest."
http://bloom.bg/zoiDav
5. COACHELLA LINEUP: Since Goldenvoice, which produces the annual music festival, announced that it would span two weekends in April this year, there was much speculation as to how the bands would fill their time in between‚ especially given the traditional ban on other Southern California shows during festival time. The answer: Goldenvoice will host its own lineup of shows from April 11-23. Los Angeles Times:
http://lat.ms/A2X11B
6. DIGITAL MARKETING TRENDS: Jonathan Gardner of Vibrant Media lists five big ideas for marketers, including location services and user-generated curation. Mashable:
http://on.mash.to/xyvbmT
* LOCAL NEWS *
AUSTIN: Mashable lists 22 panels not to miss at SXSW, which kicks off Friday.
http://on.mash.to/x0k2PY
BOSTON: Mitt Romney watched the Super Tuesday primary returns at a campaign event at the Westin Copley Hotel. Worcester Telegram:
http://bit.ly/yixa8x
In more election news, Michelle Obama will headline two Democratic National Committee events in Boston Friday at the Institute of Contemporary Art: a reception with tickets costing $500 and up and a dinner, with tickets starting at $5,000. Boston.Com:
http://bo.st/y7EAyW
CHICAGO: The Chicago Zoological Society's Zoo Whirl is April 21 at the Brookfield Zoo. Vendors include Food for Thought, the Flower Firm, and Maggie Speaks, and and guests will mingle with exotic animals during the cocktail reception.
http://bit.ly/u5XflP
For St. Patrick's Day office parties, Magnolia Bakery has treats available for pre-order. Options include vanilla and chocolate cupcakes decorated with shamrocks, flour-less chocolate cupcakes with pale green buttercream, and shortbread cookies.
http://bit.ly/sLR7FW
The Humana Race to Taste 5K Run/2-Mile Walk has a new course, a new evening start time, and a new July 12 date. The associated Fleet Feet Kids Dash now has its own day, July 14, and will take place at Butler Field.
http://bit.ly/zeJ5kf
Businesses and residents have mixed emotions about the relocation of the G-8 Summit. A chef at the downtown Keefer's restaurant said: "[The summit] was going to put Chicago on the international map. We were going to be able to showcase . . . not just one of the finest cities in the world but also one of the finest culinary scenes. It's definitely a letdown." Crain's Chicago Business:
http://bit.ly/AzP3Vy
LAS VEGAS: The Smith Center for the performing arts will open with an all-star concert March 10, including host Neil Patrick Harris and Jennifer Hudson.
http://bit.ly/yiSyKr
Vegas Inc: "The latest efforts to keep the National Basketball Association's Sacramento Kings from relocating won't mean the game is over for bids to build arenas in Southern Nevada."
http://bit.ly/yldzRX
Fox 5 Vegas: "Nascar drivers and fans are descending on southern Nevada for a week full of activities, events and, of course, races at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Economist estimates put the total number of fans who will be coming for the events at around 300,000. An estimated $200 million is expected to be funneled into the local economy."
http://bit.ly/ysLc9F
LOS ANGELES: New yoga and food event Downward Dining will kick off March 16, with an hourlong class and vegetarian dinner at Siren Studios.
The third annual Los Angeles Animation Festival will take over the Regent Showcase next week. Huffington Post:
http://huff.to/yfzkdH
MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: Eden Roc is suing Marriott International for breach of contract over the $200 million renovation of the Eden Roc Renaissance Hotel. Bloomberg:
http://bloom.bg/Alk2Ou
The "Toes in the Sand Shrimp Boil on the Beach" fund-raiser benefitting Angel's Pediatric Heart House is April 21 at the Lauderdale Surf Club. Food and drinks will be served.
NEW YORK: Dine Out for Japan begins today and runs through March 11. More than 30 restaurants are participating in the restaurant week, which supports the Japan Tohoku earthquake and tsunami relief efforts.
http://bit.ly/zejSf2
The New York City Council is holding a hearing today to discuss the efficiency of the letter grades given to restaurants. The New York Times:
http://nyti.ms/y5sSqK
The Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa will undergo a $50 million redesign scheduled for completion in July.
ORLANDO: Orange County's hotel-tax collections were up more than five percent in January compared to the same month in 2011. Hotels in the area posted gains in average occupancy and daily room rates during the month. Orlando Sentinel:
http://thesent.nl/zmJgvu
Brio, 4Rivers, World Center Marriott, and Gem Catering are some of the two dozen food and beverage providers participating in the Food & Wine Festival at Baldwin Park Saturday. The event is a benefit for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. New this year, organizers have created a lounge area that will offer food from Stonewood Grill and entertainment from jazz guitarist Marc-E. Admission to the lounge is extra.
SCOTTSDALE: The Arizona Chapter of ISES is accepting applications for the sixth annual Arizona Event Industry Awards, also known as the Zonies. The entry deadline is March 30. The chapter is currently seeking items for its live auction gala for its awards gala, May 18 at the Phoenician.
http://bit.ly/xMlazQ
TORONTO: The 32nd annual Genie Awards, honoring Canada's film industry, is Thursday at the Westin Harbour Castle. The ceremony will be broadcast live on CBC. Barbara Hershenhorn of Party Barbara will be producing the event portion of the evening.
http://bit.ly/obIFN
WASHINGTON: For National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, Vanessa Williams and others are gathering for a film screening of "Many Women, Once Voice," speeches, and a panel discussion at Arena Stage Friday.
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 Amy Leibrock, Jana Schiowitz, and Anna Sekula in New York.
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