BIZBASH CALL SHEET — #476 — Thursday, 03.28.13
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1. SOCIETY SHAKEDOWN: It's the season in Palm Beach, and perhaps no one knows the scene better than society writer Shannon Donnelly at the Palm Beach Daily News. Yet her critics are charging that she demands exclusive access, banning her competition from black-tie galas and other soirees. New York Times: "The chatter escalated in February, when [Jose] Lambiet wrote on Gossip Extra that several big charities including the Life Foundation, Palm Beach Zoo, and American Red Cross had disinvited him from coming parties. Mr. Lambiet claimed that the charities had 'caved' to Ms. Donnelly’s demand for exclusivity. As a testament to her power, none of the charities would confirm his account." http://nyti.ms/Zz78mn
2. FAKE FRIENDS AT A FUNERAL: Ever wondered how many people would attend your funeral? U.K.-based Rent-A-Mourner can ensure a respectable crowd of mourners at your ceremony. Huffington Post: "Actors stand in as friends of the deceased, adding numbers to the crowd, said company founder Ian Robertson, who started the business last year. To help the hired grievers fit in, the actors are briefed about the life of the deceased so that they can talk to other funeral-goers as if they had been friends." http://huff.to/YfQMzY
3. TICKETING TRANSFORMATION: Eventbrite announced a milestone, issuing more than 100 million tickets and registrations. The Next Web: "Eventbrite says this translates to more than $1.5 billion in gross ticket sales since its founding in 2006, adding that one third of those were processed in the last nine months." http://tnw.co/14vK3Wx
4. EVENTS ON TV: Event planner Samantha Goldberg, who has appeared on the Style Network's Whose Wedding Is It Anyway, will debut her own talk show, Getting Sassy With Samantha Goldberg, this spring on the WMCN Network. It will be produced by both Blue Moon Video Productions and WMCN. http://bit.ly/YL5ADd
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* LOCAL NEWS *
BOSTON: Phantom Gourmet will host "Safari Phan Night" at the Revere Hotel April 23. Benefitting the Joey Fund and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the evening will offer hot-dog creations from five local chefs including Lydia Shire and Jasper White..
CHICAGO: 2 Gingers Irish Whiskey will host a launch party for media at the Kerryman April 4. Founder Kieran Folliard will talk about the signature "Big Ginger" cocktail, while former basketball player Brian Scalabrine—a "big ginger" himself—will pour drinks behind the bar. The event is for media only.
Fig Catering has partnered with Katherine Anne Confections to create a specialty Fig truffle, available throughout April. The candy contains dried figs and raisins soaked in brandy with bittersweet and semisweet chocolate ganache; it can be purchased as a corporate gift.
The Lookingglasss Theatre's junior board will host its Madhatter's Ball June 1 at Venue One. This year's event has a speakeasy theme.
Bloomingdale's will host a ticketed benefit for the IMD Guest House Foundation in its cosmetics department April 18. Guests will get makeup consultations, beauty gifts, snacks, and drinks; there will also be a DJ.
The Lincoln Park Zoo's Zoo-ologie is May 18. The event will include carousel rides, a DJ, and culinary samplings from restaurants such as Hash House A Go Go and Mercadito.
LAS VEGAS: The eighth annual Opportunity Village Celebrity Poker Tournament is April 6 in the Caesars Palace Poker Room. Celebrity attendees will include Penn Jillette, Tia Mowry-Hardick, Tamera Mowry-Housley, and more. A seat at the 2013 World Series of Poker will be auctioned off and all proceeds will go to Opportunity Village, a nonprofit organization that helps people with intellectual disabilities and their families.
Def Leppard launched its Viva Hysteria! residency at the Joint in Hard Rock Hotel & Casino with sold-out shows March 22-23. The stage design included a long catwalk into the crowd, light shows, and giant LED displays. The show continues Friday and Saturday and into April and is produced by AEG Live.
LOS ANGELES: The fifth annual Hillsides Foster Soles launch party is May 22 at Bar Celona. Guests will kick off the online auction of celebrity autographed shoes, which runs May 22-June 1, with a night of entertainment from Elton John, Carson Daly, and members of No Doubt. The auction will be held during Foster Awareness Month and profits will go towards ensuring the well-being of children in foster care.
Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://masterplanneronline.com/losangeles
MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: Pestana Hotels & Resorts is opening its first hotel in the United States, the 97-room Pestana South Beach Art Deco Hotel, in Miami Beach.
Dress for Success Miami, along with Toro Toro and SFG magazine, is hosting the Eatiquette dinner April 24. Local etiquette expert Sonia Jacobson will guide guests through the dos and don’ts of etiquette.
MILWAUKEE: The Specialized Marketing Group Inc. has signed an agreement with Milwaukee World Festival Inc. to manage its Summerfest Store merchandise options for 2013 and beyond. Called the "World's Largest Music Festival," Milwaukee Summerfest is June 26-30 and July 2-7.
NEW YORK: The National Italian American Foundation’s New York Spring Extravaganza is April 4 at Cipriani 42nd Street. Actress and producer Annabella Sciorra is among the honorees. About 500 guests are expected to attend.
Bestek Lighting & Staging Inc. will provide lighting and scenic services for the New York Yankees Homecoming Dinner at the Sheraton New York hotel Monday. The team and front-office personnel turn out to greet their fans at this annual event.
Local event listings from Masterplanner:
http://www.masterplanneronline.com/newyork
ORLANDO: Digital Now returns to Disney April 4-6. The conference, for about 300 executives from professional and trade associations, will include presentations from scientist and author Dr. Michio Kaku, social media strategist Susan Etlinger, and John Maeda, president of the Rhode Island School of Design.
TORONTO: Let's Dance, presented by the Canadian Transplant Association, is April 11 at the Palais Royale. The fund-raising event for the World Transplant Games in South Africa will feature a silent auction, South African-style hors d'oeuvres, and live music from DJ Roxanne and "the Marginal Doctors" band. http://bit.ly/16YPHzP
A Target Canada opening here Wednesday drew the likes of actresses Sarah Jessica Parker and Blake Lively. Huffington Post: http://huff.to/14wRexC
WASHINGTON: Style & Image is sponsoring Spring Beauty Night Out April 24 at Long View Gallery. The ticketed event includes shopping, mini spa
treatments, cocktails, and product samples.
Food truck operators are fighting proposed regulations they say would ban all but a few trucks from prime downtown spots. Washington Post: http://wapo.st/10aLZxR
The National Museum of Women in the Arts will celebrate its 26th Annual Spring Gala April 26. The black-tie event is expected to draw 350 guests
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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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