BIZBASH CALL SHEET — #471 — Thursday, 03.21.13
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Compiled today by Beth Kormanik in New York
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1. PRESS PASS: The Conscious Capitalism conference had to apologize after trying to enforce a blog post quota on bloggers attending the event next month in San Francisco. Mashable: "For approved press and bloggers, access is free, but there's a caveat for bloggers—that is, those who aren't staffed at 'bona fide media organizations,' per Conscious Capitalism's definition. If they don't write two blog posts—one prior to the event and one after—they'll be invoiced for the ticket price." Following criticism, the conference retracted the rule. http://on.mash.to/Y0fUup
2. KIDDIE COUTURE: The first Global Kids’ Fashion Week took place in London this week. Women's Wear Daily: "No fashion week is complete without the obligatory after-party so, for GKFW, the Lodge room was transformed into a children’s playland with a giant bubble machine, a manicure bar for little fingers from LittleBU, a photo booth, and a popcorn vendor. … The two-day event is being funded by AlexandAxela.com, with production and styling costs for the shows being partially covered by the brands participating." http://wwd.us/XqJVjn
3. LATE-NIGHT SUCCESSION: Jimmy Fallon will take over The Tonight Show in the next year or so and move it to New York City, according to NBC sources. New York Times: "The move to Mr. Fallon would be a significant cultural, and geographic, shift. [Jay] Leno delivers a more traditional Las Vegas-style comedy act that is viewed as a link to previous hosts, including his immediate predecessor, Johnny Carson. Mr. Fallon, 38, offers a more contemporary and varied brand of entertainment, with a heavy reliance on the Internet. His best material gains additional life on sites like YouTube, and he actively courts interaction with his viewers by having them submit comedy ideas through Twitter." http://nyti.ms/ZdQ0io
4. GREAT HORNED TAXI: Check out this Denver promotion. Adweek: "Carmichael Lynch put ornamental mammoth tusks on a fleet of cabs to drum up attention for the Denver Museum of Nature & Science's 'Mammoths and Mastodons: Titans of the Ice Age' exhibit." http://bit.ly/XpWH1G
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* INTERNAL NEWS: SOUTH FLORIDA READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS *
Voting is now open for the South Florida edition of the BizBash Readers’ Choice Awards. You can vote for event and meeting pros in categories including Event Producer of the Year, Corporate Event Planner of the Year, and Fund-Raising Event Planner of the Year. Winners will be announced at BizBash IdeaFest South Florida at the Fort Lauderdale Convention Center April 10. See the list of finalists and vote here: bizbash.com/flvotes
* LOCAL NEWS *
BOSTON: Patron's Mexican Kitchen and Watering Hole is now open in the former Big City pizzeria and pool hall. Available for private events, the 360-seat venue serves casual Mexican snacks including fish tacos and guacamole; it also has pool tables and foosball.
CHICAGO: Duran European Sandwiches & Cafe is now open in River West. The venue offers catering and specializes in mini sandwiches with toppings such as salami, Mediterranean tuna, and carrot and apple salad.
The Art Institute of Chicago’s Evening Associates is hosting Night Heist April 26. The event will feature a private exhibition viewing, live music and entertainment, a silent auction, specialty cocktails, dancing, and an official after-party.
LAS VEGAS: Zumba program creator Beto Perez hosted Together We Dance to Cure ALS yesterday at the Mandalay Bay. Proceeds from the Zumbathon charity event went to the MDA's Augie's Quest.
Light, the first nightclub from Cirque du Soleil and the Light Group, opens April 26 at Mandalay Bay. The 38,000-square-foot venue will feature state-of-the-art production, theatrics, and headlining DJs and performers.
LOS ANGELES: Nickelodeon released the lineup for the 26th annual Kids' Choice Awards yesterday. The ceremony, hosted by Josh Duhamel, will feature appearances and performances from Sandra Bullock, Kristen Wiig, Steve Carell, Fergie, Steven Tyler, and more.
Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://masterplanneronline.com/losangeles
MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: Timed with Ultra Music Fest and Winter Music Conference in Miami Beach, Mike Penrod launched a new Web site and app for DJs, adjapp.com. The platform helps the DJs create a social media hub in the form of a personalized mobile app.
GR8 produced an event last night for luxury watch brand Girard-Perregaux called "Um Sonho Intenso, Um Raio Vivido" at the JW Marriott Marquis Miami. The evening brought together Brazilian sports icons to support Brazil's young athletes.
NEW YORK: New York Times: "Elaine Stritch, 88, who has a Tony Award and three Emmys, said her last show at Café Carlyle would be in the first week of April." http://nyti.ms/16LdnaD
Hollywood Reporter: "Following two years in which a booking conflict forced the Tony Awards to relocate uptown to the more intimate Beacon Theatre, the 2013 ceremony, set for June 9, will again be aired live on CBS from its traditional venue, Radio City Music Hall." http://bit.ly/YHPlpG
Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant opened its first location in the city at Broadway and 45th Street in Times Square. With sister restaurant Planet Hollywood, the complex will seat as many as 250 guests. The vibe is an eclectic vintage setting, with irreverent photographs, strings of multicolored decorative lights, gingham tablecloths, and family-style portions.
Local event listings from Masterplanner:
http://www.masterplanneronline.com/newyork
ORLANDO: The Florida Film Festival is April 5 to 14 and will feature showings at Enzian, Regal Winter Park Village, and Garden Theatre. Sponsored by Full Sail University, the festival will include 170 films from 23 countries.
TORONTO: Candice & Alison are producing a March 27 event for GC Watches' "Smart Luxury" campaign. Held at TIFF Bell Lightbox, the arty event will feature cocktails from mixologist Frankie Solarik, cake from Cake Opera's Alexandria Pellegrino, and an interactive sculpture from Jano Badovinac of Fugitive Glue.
WASHINGTON: This year's Preakness Stakes will feature a farm-to-table dining concept from chef Mike Isabella at its Corporate Village and Turfside Terrace. The event spaces draw more than 6,000 guests, according to the Maryland Jockey Club. Menu items will include hormone-free chicken with heirloom grain risotto sourced from the Family Farmers of Purdue, Anson Mills, and Olli Salumeria; whipped sheep’s milk ricotta with lemon thyme sourced from Caputo Brothers Creamery and Lois’ Produce; and an M.E. Swings coffee-rubbed beef tenderloin.
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With contributions from Jenny Berg in Chicago, Alesandra Dubin in Los Angeles, Mitra Sorrells in Orlando, and Jenna Berris, Beth Kormanik, Lauren Matthews, and Anna Sekula in New York.
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