1. GO DADDY CLEANS UP SUPER BOWL ADS: Go Daddy, the Web-hosting company notorious for its sleazy Super Bowl ads, said it will air two 30-second ads during this year’s game that contain no sexual innuendo. Adweek: “The tonal shift has been in the works for some time. When Go Daddy hired Deutsch New York as its ad agency in mid-2012, it said wanted to move beyond the sleazy marketing for which it had become synonymous since the infamous 2005 Super Bowl spot with Candice Michelle, spoofing Janet Jackson's wardrobe malfunction from the year before.” http://bit.ly/1aqCnbm
2. FINES ISSUED IN CIRQUE DU SOLEIL PERFORMER’S DEATH: Cirque du Soleil and the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino are facing fines after a report from the Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Administration found that safety violations contributed to the death of a performer earlier this year. Both companies are said to be planning an appeal. New York Times: “The agency concluded that a wire rope attached to Ms. [Sarah] Guillot-Guyard’s safety harness had scraped against suspension equipment during a rapid ascent near the end of the show and became detached as a result, causing her to fall 94 feet to her death.” http://nyti.ms/1dUER36
3. CLAIRE DANES TO HOST NOBEL PEACE PRIZE CONCERT: Emmy-winning actress Claire Danes will host the 20th anniversary Nobel Peace Prize concert in Oslo, Norway, in December. New York Post: “The Nobel Peace Prize concert typically attracts top celebrities. Past luminaries have included Paul McCartney, Rihanna, and Tony Bennett. The lineup for this year’s concert has yet to be announced.” http://bit.ly/1asiAs6
* LOCAL NEWS *
BOSTON: Central Bottle Wine & Provisions will offer gift baskets for the holiday season. Called "Gift Baskets for Gourmands," the packages contain champagne, crackers, cheeses, and chocolates.
CHICAGO: Eve of the Eve will host its 20th anniversary event at Union Station on December 30. This year's event includes a V.I.P. pass that includes access to a preparty, a private balcony bar, additional restrooms, and an hors d'oeuvres buffet.
The Pet Association's inaugural Aquatic Experience-Chicago is November 15-17 at Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center. The event will offer displays of fish from around the world and the country's only touring Live Shark Encounter.
The BMO Harris Magnificent Lights Festival is scheduled for November 23. The event will include 40 floats, helium-filled balloons, marching bands, and Mario Lopez leading the "World's Largest Holiday Carol." Debbie Gibson also will perform.
LAS VEGAS: Trade Show News Network: "National Association of Convenience Stores Association’s 2013 NACS Show set a new record with 396,000 net square feet, up 4 percent compared with 2012.” http://bit.ly/1aJqDwU
LOS ANGELES: Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar, and Macklemore will be among the performers at the 2013 American Music Awards, which will be broadcast live from the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24.
AFI Fest 2013 presented by Audi announced a tribute to David O. Russell slated for November 8. AFI Fest will take place November 7-14 at the TCL Chinese Theatre, the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres, the Egyptian Theatre, and the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel.
LAist has a roundup of Dia de los Muertos events in town this weekend. http://bit.ly/HfHQ8f
Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://www.masterplanneronline.com/losangeles
MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: PGA National Resort & Spa has launched a mobile gourmet food truck it calls iTruck, which is available to cater events on property as well as events throughout Palm Beach county.
NEW YORK: Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research hosted its Angel Ball October 29 at Cipriani Wall Street. The event, which included live and online auctions, raised nearly $3 million for the foundation’s research.
Canard Inc. is catering the I.F.P.D.A. Print Fair 2013 Opening Night Preview gala Wednesday at the Park Avenue Armory with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres for 1,200 guests.
Storm King Art Center's 2013 Gala was October 16 at the Four Seasons Restaurant, drawing 300 guests and raising more than $900,000.
Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://www.masterplanneronline.com/newyork
TORONTO: Reds Wine Tavern has opened a second location, Reds Midtown Tavern. The wine bar and shared plates concept is located in a new 6,800-square-foot space with a 90-seat patio and has availability for private event bookings.
WASHINGTON: Miami's famed Joe's Stone Crab will open a 350-seat outpost at the old Union Trust Bank. Washingtonian: http://bit.ly/17vK6ED
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