1. HOW WMG/IMG IS REINVENTING FASHION WEEK: Starting with the name—now New York Fashion Week: the Shows—nearly everything about the spectacle, which begins today, has changed following the acquisition of IMG by WME in 2013. New venues, sponsors, and an entire way of thinking about the venerable fashion event are reflected in the philosophy of its new owners. The New York Times: “This heralds, said Pierre Rougier, an owner of PR Consulting, which represents such brands as Versace, Dior and Altuzarra, ‘the officialization of fashion as entertainment.’ It also introduces a new look for New York Fashion Week. One that is less overtly commercial, with more emphasis on the creative — meant to seduce viewers both inside and (this is crucial) outside the industry, with designers cast in the role of Talent.” http://nyti.ms/1VNQjAz
2. APPLE CRITICIZED FOR LACK OF DIVERSITY AT LAUNCH EVENT: Too few women and people of color participated in Apple’s big product launch announcement on Wednesday, according to critics, who also slammed the company for demonstrations that included having a man “fix” a woman’s neutral face into a smile using a photoshop tool. Mashable: “In a move that is both depressing and encouraging, Apple selected three women to present on stage. Three is apparently a record-breaking number for such events, but more than a dozen people gave presentations. And they were largely a parade of white men.” http://on.mash.to/1i0k827
3. HOW THE CREATIVE ARTS EMMYS PLAN TO GET YOU TO WATCH: Opting to use big-name presenters instead of a host, keeping the bars open during the show, and infusing a “younger and sexier” vibe are among the strategies that first-year producer Bob Bain is using to increase the profile of the Creative Arts Emmys. The Hollywood Reporter: “There's only so much change one can reasonably recommend in a format like this. There are certain things that we're trying this year to make it feel fresher and a little more contemporary, but this is not a full-scale reinvention of the franchise because I don't think that's appropriate — or possible, honestly.” http://bit.ly/1Qqp2Bf
* INDUSTRY NEWS *
Kate Patay, treasurer and secretary for the National Association for Catering and Events, will be honored with the 2015 Convention Industry Council Pacesetter Award. The award will be presented at the 20th annual Hall of Leaders Celebration October 13 at the Light Night Club at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.
* LOCAL NEWS *
ATLANTA: Shaquille O'Neal will be the DJ, performing under the name DJ Diesel, at TomorrowWorld. The music festival will take place September 25-27 at Chattahoochee Hills.
AUSTIN: The inaugural Austin Video Music Festival will take place September 16-19 at various venues downtown. Along with screenings, the festival will include panels, workshops, an award show, a live DJ battle, and parties with live music.
BOSTON: The Fete of Food & Wine, a benefit for the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America’s New England chapter, will be held November 6 at the Four Seasons Hotel.
CHICAGO: Bright Pink will host its sixth annual Fit Fest September 20 at Fitness Formula Clubs Union Station. The event will offer workouts, wellness workshops, and healthy snacks from vendors such as Luna Bar.
LAS VEGAS: The 22nd annual Holiday Cactus Garden, featuring more than 600,000 twinkling lights, will be on display November 11-January 1 at the Ethel M Chocolate Factory and Cactus Garden in Henderson. The cactus lighting will take place November 10.
Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and McCarran International Airport will host the second annual CAPA Americas Aviation Summit April 11-12 at the Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas.
LOS ANGELES: Singer Sam Smith will be the musical guest at the fifth annual Art & Film Gala at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art on November 7.
The third annual All Star Mixology Competition, which benefits Covenant House California, will take place September 16 at the Skybar at Mondrian. The event will include a cocktail competition judged by celebrity guests including Jeremy Sisto and Heather McDonald, as well as a silent auction benefitting homeless youth in the Los Angeles and Bay areas.
Local event listings from the new Masterplanner: http://www.masterplanneronline.com/losangeles
MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: The 15th annual South Beach Wine & Food Festival announced its lineup. The event, taking place February 24-28, will include favorites such as Burger Bash, Tacos After Dark, and the Art of Tiki. New events include Midnight Breakfast hosted by Chrissy Teigen, Croquetamania hosted by Jean-Georges Vongerichten, and the first kosher dinner at the festival. Chef Jonathan Waxman will be honored at the tribute dinner.
NEW YORK: The Big Quiet will host a mass meditation September 21 on the Hornblower at Pier 40. The event, which is the last in Lululemon Athletica's "Get Quiet. Live Loud." series, will offer a sound bath and Sweetgreen salads after the meditation. Flavorpill: http://bit.ly/1KatLGe
The 11th annual New York Innovative Theatre Awards Ceremony will take place September 21 at Mason Hall at the Baruch Performing Arts Center.
The Blood Ball, a Halloween costume party supporting Delete Blood Cancer, will take place October 29 at the Box. The event, which has a "Dark Circus" theme, will include cocktails, light fare, dancing, and live entertainment.
The National Jazz Museum in Harlem will relocate to the first floor of a mixed-use condominium development on West 129th Street between Lenox and Fifth Avenues.
Local event listings from the new Masterplanner: http://www.masterplanneronline.com/newyork
ORLANDO/CENTRAL FLORIDA: The Motorcycle Industry Council will own the American International Motorcycle Expo, known as AIMExpo, as part of its acquisition of the Motorcycle Group business segment from Marketplace Events, the company announced Wednesday. The expo is scheduled to take place October 15-18 at the Orange County Convention Center.
PHILADELPHIA: Underdogs, a Center City restaurant known for its 28 varieties of hot dogs, has introduced a new menu item to celebrate the upcoming papal visit. The Pope Dog—also referred to as the FrancisFurter—consists of chorizo sausage with pickled red onions and chimichurri, inspired by Pope Francis's Argentinian background. Philadelphia Business Journal: http://bit.ly/1LXRLfh
SAN FRANCISCO: The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco has unveiled a new venue: the JCB Tasting Lounge. Available for private events, the venue offers wine tastings and light fare such as crispy duck fritters and white chocolate bonbons.
TORONTO: The Hollywood Foreign Press Association and InStyle will host their annual TIFF celebration September 12. Held at Windsor Arms Hotel, the event will feature crystal-theme design from Forget Me Not Flowers. Spinning Top will produce.
WASHINGTON, D.C.: Prince George’s Community College will host its 23rd annual Bluebird Blues Festival September 19 at its Largo campus. The free event also will include food and craft vendors and a children’s area with activities.
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