BIZBASH CALL SHEET — #405 — Friday, 12.7.12
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Compiled today by Beth Kormanik in New York
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1. POP-UP CASINO PLANS: Plans for a pop-up casino at New Jersey's Meadowlands Sports complex in the week leading up to the 2014 Super Bowl may instead change to plans to try to permanently legalize gambling beyond Atlantic City. Tony Rodio, president of the Tropicana Casino and Resort and head of the Casino Association of New Jersey: "It's impossible to have something open for one week and be financially viable. You can't just throw up a tent and put slot machines in it. The amount of work and preparation that would go into it—you have to have your regulators in place, you have to have surveillance set up and installed. There's no way that would make sense financially." Rodio said he did not know of any Atlantic City casino operator who has expressed an interest in running a temporary casino at the Meadowlands. Associated Press: http://bit.ly/SCZlk7
2. REVENGE BY PARTY: After a messy lawsuit with his former employer, asset management firm TCW, investor Jeffrey Gundlach celebrated the third anniversary of his firing by throwing a party for his new firm—at the restaurant in TCW's office building. New York Magazine: "The party ran from two in the afternoon until past nine o'clock, and it seemed to have its intended effect: Over the course of the evening, many TCW employees on their way to the parking garage stopped in their tracks to gawk at the party going on inside. Some looked horrified; others laughed at Gundlach's audacity; a few even surreptitiously entered the restaurant to shake their old colleague's hand." http://nym.ag/SIHv0a
3. COKE'S SHOPPING SPREE: Coca-Cola has announced a partnership with HSN, licensing its merchandise as well as promoting HSN through its My Coke Rewards Web site. New York Times: "Plans call for merchandise and charitable campaigns for occasions like Valentine’s Day, he added, with broader seasonal efforts like picnic and beach items in the summer and products for football tailgate parties in the fall. … Coca-Cola and Playboy are considered to be the most prominent licensed brands outside the realms of sports and entertainment trademarks and characters like the National Football League and Mickey Mouse." http://nyti.ms/RcsIgd
4. LONGORIA LEADS INAUGURATION: President Obama named the top staff for his inauguration committee, with actress Eva Longoria as co-chairwoman, along with three others. All four living presidents are honorary co-chairmen. Politico: "The inaugural weekend will again kick off with a National Day of Service—a tradition that Obama started in 2009. As is traditional when an inauguration falls on a Sunday, Obama will be privately sworn in on Sunday—but will hold his public inauguration ceremony on Monday, January 21." http://politi.co/XvCz24
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* ABOUT LAST NIGHT *
Art Basel events are well underway. Miami correspondent Tracy Block reports from two of her many stops Thursday, both at Soho Beach House: Diane von Furstenberg launched her signature DVF Evian bottle at a luncheon on the beach. Guests enjoyed lobster, lamb chops, and quinoa salad, along with endless Prosecco and DVF Evian. The party was produced by MKG Events, which provided the afternoon affair’s pillows, table accents, and a stunning glass logo display overlooking the ocean. That evening, Amfar hosted Inspiration Miami Beach, its first benefit during Art Basel Miami Beach. The evening included a social media art auction to raise money for AIDS awareness, in partnership with Artnet. Inside a tent, guests enjoyed meatballs and risotto from Cecconi’s, while sipping individual splits of Moet. The Dolls performed a live fusion of violin and electronica. Josh Wood Productions handled the event.
* 10 BEST IDEAS OF THE WEEK *
Here’s a look at 10 steal-worthy ideas we spotted this week, including a film-strip tribute to Quentin Tarantino in New York, an inflatable entrance to Design Miami, chat bubbles at Trevor Live in Los Angeles, umbrella-weilding Burberry models in Chicago, and a Rat Pack theme in Boston. http://bizba.sh/Vs0rgS
* PREDICTED *
Pantone announced yesterday that Pantone Emerald is the color of the year for 2013.
* LOCAL NEWS *
BOSTON: Jerry Remy's Fall River will host its grand opening event December 20. The event includes cocktails and passed hors d'oeuvres, as well as the unveiling of two original art pieces—including a mural of the Green Monster—created for the space.
CHICAGO: La Grande Vie is now open in a residential building in the Gold Coast. Available for meetings and events, the venue has French-inspired fare such as onion steak and steak au poivre.
Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar has a new sake tasting and food pairing package for private parties. Led by a sommelier, the tasting takes place on the restaurant's mezzanine level and has built-in time to mingle; hosts can also purchase wrapped sake gift packages for guests.
A pastry version of The Polar Express created by chef Erica Tomei and her pastry team has arrived at the Chicago Marriott Naperville for display through December 24.
LAS VEGAS: Las Vegas Sun: "The holidays come a little early for cowboys, cowgirls, and country fans as the 2012 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo descends upon Las Vegas once again. In addition to the main event at the Thomas & Mack Center, a slew of country music concerts, autograph-signings, and viewing parties will take place." http://bit.ly/VFuKTu
The eighth annual Las Vegas Great Santa Run drew 9,712 Santas—2,000 more participants than last year. Jabbawockeez performed at the event.
LOS ANGELES: MagicSnow will create the snow at Hollywood & Highland on Saturday for an Old Navy event that offers sledding for kids.
Reese Witherspoon is among the honorees today at the March of Dimes seventh annual Hollywood luncheon, Celebration of Babies, at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://masterplanneronline.com/losangeles
MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: The sixth annual Palm Beach Food & Wine festival begins today and goes through Tuesday.
NEW YORK: The James is auctioning off on eBay the right to take over its bar spaces in New York and Chicago for New Year's Eve.
Insurance Journal: “The New York Road Runners—a nonprofit community running group and the organizer of the annual New York City Marathon—could get millions of dollars in insurance proceeds thanks to its event cancellation coverage.” http://bit.ly/YAQ41X
Major League Soccer is lobbying for a 25,000-seat stadium for a team in Queens. With state government approval, construction could begin by 2014. New York Times: http://nyti.ms/QMB50w
Colleen Kennedy, former marketing and events manager at Valentino USA, has joined Cartier as public relations and events manager.
Food Network host Sandra Lee shared photos of her holiday decorations at the Westchester home she shares with Governor Andrew Cuomo. She revealed that she had decorated seven trees, including one bedecked with a silver-plated tiger statue that cost nearly $4,500. Politicker: http://bit.ly/THkVGe
Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://masterplanneronline.com/newyork
ORLANDO: The search for a new C.E.O. to lead Visit Orlando is down to three candidates. Orlando Business Journal: http://bit.ly/UIbOVx
TORONTO: The Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association will host its annual CRFA Show March 3 to 5 at the Direct Energy Centre.
WASHINGTON: The U.S. Travel Association is mobilizing support for the Survey of International Air Travelers, a tool that gathers information about travel patterns, spending, and activities and helps state tourism offices and destinations to guide and justify international travel promotion efforts. The federal government has recommended not funding the survey.
Kelly B. Jenkins, co-founder and lead designer of Capital Decor and Events, is the guest speaker from 4 to 6 p.m. today at the Ritz-Carlton, Georgetown's Lifestyle Series. He will talk about holiday table settings and creative holiday decorating.
Tudor Place Historic House and Garden will remain open during January in honor of the presidential inauguration to introduce a new tour about political tradition and the presidency.
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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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