BIZBASH CALL SHEET — #441 — Wednesday, 02.06.13
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Compiled today by Beth Kormanik in New York
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1. OSCAR LUNCH: The New York Times: "The nominee luncheon is known for strained bonhomie—air kisses and hidden daggers—and, just as in the junior high cafeteria, a focus on who sits where. In the past the Academy has seated reporters by lottery. But last week the Academy spread the word that it would decide where reporters sat, prompting press corps whispering about the reasons behind the change." On the menu: "blueberry vodka martinis, white orchid centerpieces and burrata cheese and honey-date appetizers." http://nyti.ms/XVjjpq
2. INSIDE THE SUPER BOWL BLACKOUT: Watch an interview with N.F.L. events director Frank Supovitz from the control room when then big game lost power for a "behind-the-scenes handling of the incident." CBS: http://cbsn.ws/YwYFyI
3. SPOTIFY THE GRAMMYS: Can the music-streaming site predict the winners? Spotify made its guesses for who would win on Sunday based on song and album streams, tapping Mumford & Sons' Babel for album of the year, Carly Rae Jepsen's "Call Me Maybe" for best pop solo performance, and the Lumineers for best new artist, among other categories. Hollywood Reporter: http://bit.ly/XLigdr
4. INSTAGRAM ONLINE: The photo-sharing service, which began as an app that only lived on smartphones, now offers photo feeds on its Web site. Mashable: "There are, of course, still a number of differences between Instagram.com and the mobile app. Most importantly, you still can't upload pictures or add filters at instagram.com. The Web site is for passive viewing, liking, and commenting." http://on.mash.to/VQS6qq
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* INTERNAL NEWS: SOUTH FLORIDA READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS *
Nominations for the BizBash South Florida Readers' Choice Awards opened today. There are 12 categories, including Corporate Event Planner of the Year, Fund-raising Event Planner of the Year, Entertainment Act of the Year, and more. Nominations will be accepted through Sunday, February 24. Voting opens on March 18. Winners will be revealed at BizBash IdeaFest South Florida at the Ft. Lauderdale Convention Center on Wednesday, April 10. Submit your nominations today at www.bizbash.com/flvotes.
* INSPIRATION MOMENT *
From editor in chief Chad Kaydo: Old-school opera fans might quibble with the director Michael Mayer's new production of "Rigoletto" at the Met, which moves the action to Las Vegas in the 1960s. But when I saw it Monday night, I fell for the trippy, neon-filled set. Here's a slide show: http://bit.ly/XnIFfx
* INDUSTRY NEWS *
G.M.I.C. Sustainable Meetings Conference has launched an Instagram campaign in advance of the gathering April 7 to 10 in Chicago. It encourages people to post photos that show innovation in sustainability, the impact of such efforts, and photos from events with a green kick, then tag them with the hash tag #gmicsparks. See the results here: http://bit.ly/WOmrY3
* LOCAL NEWS *
BOSTON: Members of the casts of the Huntington’s A Raisin in the Sun and SpeakEasy Stage Company’s Clybourne Park will come together at the Strand Theatre for an event featuring scenes from each show, a Q&A with artists, and the chance to win tickets to both plays.
CHICAGO: The Bridal Tour March 3 is Chicago’s first exclusive and intimate tour of some of the city’s best wedding vendors and venues for both brides and grooms.
Wolfgang Puck and Soiree events will collaborate on a Mardi Gras-themed brunch for wedding planners at the Museum of Contemporary Art February 11.
Eater has the scoop on Common Thread's World Festival March 4. Held at Solider Field, the event will have global fare from some 40 chefs. Top ticket holders will take a pre-event trolley with Food & Wine editor Gail Simmons. http://bit.ly/11GcfVc
Buick is adding a charitable event to its activation at the Chicago Auto Show. On Friday, the car manufacturer will partner with the Chicago Sky to provide 300 pairs of new shoes to local grade-school girls in need. The kids, who range in age from third graders to eighth graders, will also receive a new pair of socks and have a lunch provided by Buick with Sky forward Tamera Young.
The Chicago History Museum's Costume Ball "Inspiring Beauty: 50 Years of Ebony Fashion Fair" is schedule for March 15.
Quay will host a red-carpet Oscars party to benefit the Junior Diabetes Research Foundation February 24. The event will include a silent auction, cocktails and snacks, and a Joan Rivers impersonator.
INDIANAPOLIS: The Alexander Hotel is now open in downtown Indianapolis. The 209-room boutique hotel has been curated by the Indianapolis Museum of Art, which has installed more than 40 pieces of artwork throughout the hotel. The 125,000 square feet of meeting space includes 17 banquet rooms and three outdoor spaces.
LAS VEGAS: Following preopening festivities, the Nobu Hotel Restaurant and Lounge Caesars Palace Las Vegas opened doors to its first guests on Monday.
Installation began Tuesday for the marquee signage at the newly renamed Quad Resort & Casino, with completion expected in about two weeks.
LOS ANGELES: The Grammy’s pre-telecast ceremony will take place live for the first time at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Sunday prior to the 55th annual awards.
RMD Group, an experiential marketing agency based in Long Beach, hosted an open house last week to celebrate a new office. The Grilled Cheese Truck provided catering and Eric Cubeechee was the DJ.
Mark Houck is Extraordinary Events' new senior account executive.
Architectural Digest announced Madeline Stuart will design its Oscars greenroom.
Theo Von, host of Yahoo!’s daily recap show "Prime Time In No Time," will host the International Cinematographers Guild's 50th annual Publicists Awards Luncheon at the Beverly Hilton Hotel February 22.
Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://masterplanneronline.com/losangeles
MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: V-Day, a campaign against violence against women, will be celebrated in Miami February 14 with a dance party at Soundscape Park at New World Center.
An Evening in Palm Beach, the annual fund-raiser to benefit the American Ballet Theatre, is scheduled for March 23 at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts.
Art Wynwood Fair will return for its second year February 14 to 18. A V.I.P. preview is February 14.
NEW YORK: Despite some delays caused by Hurricane Sandy, there are a number of hotels opening in Union Square; two are schedule for early spring. The Hyatt Union Square will offer 178 rooms, while the 113-room Jade Hotel will have a speakeasy bistro known as Grapevine. Crain's: http://bit.ly/VNw1cd
IMG Fashion and Righster announced a partnership that will bring live streams of every runway show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week online, broadcasting the content to newyork.mbfashionweek.com and to Facebook at facebook.com/mbfashionweek.
Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://masterplanneronline.com/newyork
ORLANDO: The International Palms Resort and Conference Center Cocoa Beach has hired Michal Sabata as director of food and beverage.
Kings Bowl will open on International Drive in April. The 30,000-square-foot facility will have two private rooms along with 22 bowling lanes, four billiards tables, shuffleboard, and an outdoor bocce ball court. The venue will also have a full-service restaurant and two bars.
WASHINGTON: The National Cherry Blossom Festival’s signature Pink Tie Party fund-raiser is March 20 at the Renaissance Washington, D.C., Downtown Hotel. Chef Lorena Garcia will host the event, which will feature food from more than 35 restaurants.
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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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