BIZBASH CALL SHEET — #438 — Friday, 02.01.13
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1. BEYONCÉ’S SUPER STUNT: Confronting the revelation that she lip-synced the national anthem during President Obama’s inauguration, the singer began her press conference with Super Bowl media Thursday by giving an a cappella rendition of the song. She also promised her halftime show would be a live performance. New York Post: “The inauguration was unfortunately a time when I didn’t have time to rehearse with the orchestra, because I was rehearsing for the Super Bowl. I’m very proud of my performance.” http://bit.ly/UIdcrG
2. TECH TROUBLES: Following a controversy in which CBS meddled in the Best in Show award at C.E.S. last month, the show announced it would find a new producer for its awards. Hollywood Reporter: “We are concerned the new review policy will have a negative impact on our brand should we continue the awards relationship as currently constructed. We look forward to receiving new ideas to recognize the ‘best of the best’ products introduced at the International C.E.S.,” said Karen Chupka, senior vice president of events and conferences for Consumer Electronics Association. http://bit.ly/Wi259R
3. X GAMES TRAGEDY: A snowmobile performer who crashed at last month’s Winter X Games in Aspen died yesterday, raising safety questions about the event. A spectator also was hurt in a separate accident when a snowmobile crashed into a group of fans. USA Today: “ESPN added that it will conduct a thorough review of the snowmobiling discipline and adopt any appropriate changes. The company says it works closely on safety issues with athletes and other sports experts.” http://usat.ly/WUNj6u
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BOSTON: Abby Larson, the wedding blogger behind Style Me Pretty, put in a big plug for hiring a planner in a recent Boston Globe interview. "My favorite tip is to hire a wedding planner, which sounds really cliché, but they will keep you on track and possibly save you thousands upon thousands of dollars in mistakes that women and men make when trying to plan their wedding," she said. "Planning is an industry and there's rules and resources that you can leverage if you know how to do it right." http://bo.st/SBuS8q
CHICAGO: Revel Global Events & Decor will host its annual Super Bowl party at the River East Art Center on Sunday. Called "Voodoo Rising," the event will have a theme inspired by the big game's host city of New Orleans. Though the details will be a surprise, Britt Whitfield of Revel recently tweeted: "I just got a text that the 150 pounds of nails that [we] requested for Super Bowl will be delivered tmrw. Now that's a first."
Steppenwolf Theatre Company's gala is May 4 and will include a selection of scenes from Head of Passes, dancing and live music, and a late-night DJ set.
LAS VEGAS: The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Seedstock announced it will co-host the first Nevada Indoor Agriculture Conference April 24 in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas Sun has a roundup of Super Bowl parties and events in town. http://bit.ly/Wzapl8
LONDON: The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Seedstock announced it will co-host the first Nevada Indoor Agriculture Conference April 24 in Las Vegas.
LOS ANGELES: Latest Grammy performance news: Alicia Keys and Maroon 5 will join together for a number, and Frank Ocean is set to perform.
The Producers & Engineers Wing of the Recording Academy will celebrate its sixth annual Grammy week event with "An Evening of Jazz," honoring Quincy Jones and Al Schmitt, at the Village Recording Studios February 6.
La Marzocco USA will provide all of the espresso equipment for the Coffee Experience at TED2013. The Coffee Experience installation will be set on TED campus Long Beach as well as TEDActive in Palm Springs, both taking place February 25 to March 1.
Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://masterplanneronline.com/losangeles
MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: Produced by Events by Vento Designs, the fifth annual Fancy Jeans Party will be February 23 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. The night will include live entertainment, a “Best Dressed Fancy Jeans” contest, raffle, and silent auction. Proceeds will benefit children fighting cancer in South Florida.
NEW YORK: Huffington Post: “A performing arts center planned for the World Trade Center site got a financial boost Thursday that improves the chances of the languishing project to begin construction in four years.” http://huff.to/12cuQYS
Engage Digital will hold the seventh annual Digital Kids Conference February 12 and 13 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.
Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://masterplanneronline.com/newyork
ORLANDO: George Aguel is the new president and C.E.O. of Visit Orlando. Aguel spent the past 22 years with Disney, most recently as senior vice president of global corporate alliances and operating participants.
Tim's Wine Market will host a fund-raiser for the Central Florida Chapter of the National Parkinson Foundation on Saturday.
The town of Harmony hosts its annual Dark Sky festival Saturday night in the town square. Telescopes will be set up around town for stargazing, and the event also includes educational sessions, live music, and food.
PHOENIX: Jennifer Lopez will perform at Muhammad Ali’s Celebrity Fight Night XIX March 23 at JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa.
TAMPA: Outback Steakhouse, Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill, and Kojak's House of Ribs are some of the restaurants providing food for Bands, Brew & BBQ at Busch Gardens Tampa every Sunday February 10 to March 3.
TORONTO: The annual International Make-Up Artist Trade Show is scheduled for November 9 and 10 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
WASHINGTON: The Washington DC Travel & Adventure Show is March 9 and 10 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
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With contributions from Jenny Berg in Chicago, Alesandra Dubin in Los Angeles, Mitra Sorrells in Orlando, and Beth Kormanik, Joana Mangune, Lauren Matthews, and Anna Sekula in New York.
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