BIZBASH CALL SHEET — #323 — Wednesday, 08.08.12
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Compiled today by Rose Chevalier and Beth Kormanik in New York
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* INCOMING *
1. EVENT PLANNER INCOMES: How much do event planners earn? An infographic based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows their median incomes for several cities the United States. Liz King Events: "The satisfaction of throwing a successful event may be priceless, but the services of an event planner are most certainly not. In fact, incomes can range pretty significantly depending on a number of factors, from the experience level of the person to the types of events they plan to whether they work in-house or independently." http://bit.ly/O0jXDi
2. HOLLYWOOD IN SHANGHAI: Hollywood studio DreamWorks Animation SKG announced Tuesday plans to develop a $3.1 billion cultural and entertainment district in Shanghai with a group of Chinese partners. New York Times: "The Dream Center, a riverfront complex to cover six large city blocks, has ambitions to rival the Broadway theater district in New York and the West End in London, with theaters, performance halls, restaurants, shops and an entertainment zone with a 'Kung Fu Panda' theme." http://nyti.ms/O2SvF9
3. STARBUCKS SQUARED: In a move to accelerate its transactions, Starbucks yesterday announced a partnership with mobile paying platform Square that will take off this fall. Mashable: "The deal will not only bring Square into Starbucks, it will also bring Starbucks into Square. Starbucks is investing $25 million in Square as part of its latest round of funding, and Howard Schultz, Starbucks’s chief executive, will also join Square’s board."
4. WASHINGTON OLYMPICS: Locations for future summer Olympics have not yet been finalized beyond Brazil in 2016, which has people in Washington wondering if they should bid for the games in 2024. The city made an unsuccessful run at the 2012 games and may want to try again. Associated Press: "Dan Knise was president and CEO of the Washington-Baltimore 2012 Regional Coalition [and] tells The Baltimore Sun he’s had 'informal discussions' about making another run at the games." http://wapo.st/MnxU8B
5. SORT-OF FREE SHOW: Neil Young and Crazy Horse, Foo Fighters and The Black Keys will play a free Central Park show as part of Global Festival 2012 September 29. Billboard: "While free, fans will have to 'earn' tickets via an online platform called Global Citizen." http://bit.ly/MrhOL2
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* LOCAL NEWS *
BOSTON: To promote its new line of Greek frozen yogurt, Ben & Jerry's Scoop Truck will be cruising the streets of Boston through August 31 doling out free samples. Locals can tweet suggested locations to @BenJerrysTruck, and the promotion's hashtag is #OMGFreeBenJerrys.
CHICAGO: Chef Stephanie Izard of Top Chef and Girl & the Goat will open Little Goat in the West Loop in October. The diner from Boka Restaurant Group will have a second floor space for private events, and will serve dishes such as Sloppy Joes on fried steamed buns and Beef Cheek Stroganoff.
Brooke Shields will be the guest speaker at the Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation's annual fall benefit luncheon on October 17 at the Hilton Chicago.
LAS VEGAS: MGM Resorts International and Morgans Hotel Group have announced a partnership to bring Delano Las Vegas, an all-suites hotel, to Mandalay Bay. After completing a property redesign, Morgans Hotel Group's luxury brand is slated to take the place of Thehotel in late 2013. MarketWatch: http://on.mktw.net/OJjnpE
Beneath its trademark ice cream sundae-shaped topiary, Serendipity 3 at Caesars Palace recently transformed its decorative floral and fauna into what it bills as the Las Vegas Strip’s first seasonal garden. It will use the ingredients it grows in its dishes.
LOS ANGELES: Contra Costa Times: "Even though plans for a possible Los Angeles Convention Center expansion are undecided, the city's top administrator called Monday for a new joint-management structure with a private company operating the facility." http://bit.ly/OWT2qk
Mike Ausec has joined Advanstar Communications Powersports Group as sales director for its Progressive International Motorcycle Shows portfolio.
Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://masterplanneronline.com/losangeles
MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: A branch of Jazziz Nightlife restaurant and club is planned for Mizner Park in Boca Raton with a December or January opening. http://bit.ly/O2UfeC
South Florida Business Journal: "Ohio-based Paladar Latin Kitchen & Rum Bar will open its first Florida location in Village at Gulfstream Park in November. … The restaurant will also offer over 50 types of rums and hand-muddled mojitos." http://bit.ly/O2XXVC
NEW YORK: The 12th annual Tribeca Film Festival is scheduled for April 17-28, with presenting sponsor American Express.
Mohegan Gaming Advisors announced plans to enter a management contract and investment agreement with Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City.
The Fashion Institute of Technology has an opening for a recruitment event manager. http://bit.ly/OZbCOo
Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://www.masterplanneronline.com/newyork
ORLANDO: Meeting Professionals International's Southeast Educational Conference is today through Friday at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center.
Disney has scheduled the grand opening of New Fantasyland for December 6. Attractions included in this opening are Under the Sea—Journey of The Little Mermaid, Be Our Guest Restaurant, Enchanted Tales With Belle, Ariel’s Grotto, Gaston’s Tavern and Bonjour! Village Gifts. The New Fantasyland expansion will continue with the opening of Princess Fairytale Hall in 2013, and a new Disney “mountain” in the form of the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train in 2014.
TORONTO: The Toronto International Film Festival kicks off September 5 with SKYY Vodka's kickoff party.
The final M.A.C. Viva Glam Fashion cares is September 9 at the Sony Centre, with headliner Elton John and appearances by Katy Perry, Pamela Anderson, and Claudia Schiffer.
WASHINGTON: The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum’s “Super Science Saturday-Helicopter Edition” is scheduled for August 11 at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va. The U.S. Coast Guard, Fairfax County Police Department, Army National Guard, and private owners are expected to fly in for the occasion.
Union Square Hospitality Group will open the city's third Shake Shake next year in the International Spy Museum complex at 800 F St. NW. http://bit.ly/OXkkg7
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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