1. TWITTER INNOVATION HELPS LIVE EVENTS: A new service from Twitter will make it easier to sort through the most relevant information about live events. All Things D: “For many big events in Twitter’s past, the company has had to hand-hold some organizations—like, say, the Oscars—coaching them how to curate and showcase relevant tweets properly. Now, organizations large and small can do it on their own.” http://dthin.gs/1bAF3Qz
2. WHAT’S HIP NOW: ROLLER SKATING PARTIES: Ping-pong and boccie have had their moments. Now, the latest scene is at the roller skating rink. New York Times: “It was a Wednesday night at Crazy Legs Skate Club, a weekly dance party on wheels that attracts all levels of the roller strata: first-wave roller disco denizens who never gave up the fight, a new generation of skate devotees and a smattering of hip Brooklynites.” http://nyti.ms/1aUagBp
3. PARIS FASHION TRADE SHOWS ADAPT TO KEEP ATTENDEES: New venues, brand identities, and floor layouts are among the changes for fashion and design trade shows in Paris to retain attendance. Women’s Wear Daily: “The shows are to take place amid a lackluster retail climate in France. According to data from the French Fashion Institute, or IFM, sales of apparel dropped 2 percent in the first nine months of 2013.” http://bit.ly/1a7HQSG
* INDUSTRY NEWS *
Eventex Awards are now accepting submissions. The award competition aims at recognizing the achievements of meeting and event professionals worldwide, as well as event destinations, venues, and technologies. BizBash founder and C.E.O. David Adler is among the judges. See more at http://eventexawards.com.
* LOCAL NEWS *
ATLANTA: Kevin Rathbun Steak is adding a new outdoor space called the Beltline Patio, named since it is within feet of the Atlanta Beltline. The 926-square-foot space will have radiant heaters, a 12-foot-high wood-burning brick fireplace, and stand-up tables. It is slated to open by the end of the year.
ATLANTIC CITY: Bally’s Atlantic City has announced a $5.6 million renovation for the property’s casino floor and public spaces. The four-month-long project will include new carpets with designated walkways, state-of-the art signage, and plush chairs.
AUSTIN: The legendary nightclub Antone’s has been sold and will move downtown. New York Times: “Antone's [which] played a big part in establishing that city’s reputation as one of the nation’s centers of live music, has agreed to be bought by a consortium including a National Geographic scientist and a former member of the Dave Matthews Band.” http://nyti.ms/1aUCEDA
CHICAGO: Lillstreet's 38th annual Holiday Party and Art Fair is November 22-23.
LAS VEGAS: The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, will celebrate "Repeal Day," the anniversary of the end of Prohibition, on December 5 with events including a celebratory toast with Oscar Goodman, a Backyard Bootlegger Party, the “Boss of the Bars” competition, and a V.I.P. Roaring '20s speakeasy.
The Riviera Hotel & Casino announced a management agreement with Red Mercury Entertainment to operate new shows within its showrooms and entertainment venues. Red Mercury Entertainment will oversee new show operations of the Casino Lounge, Starlite Theater, Crazy Girls Theater, and the Riviera Comedy Club Theater.
LOS ANGELES: The sixth annual Digital Family Reunion, a gathering of technology and digital media industry leaders, is December 11 at the Skirball Cultural Center.
The 82nd annual Hollywood Christmas Parade, presented by Associated Television International, is December 1. The grand marshal of the parade is Buzz Aldrin, and the event will benefit Toys for Tots.
Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://www.masterplanneronline.com/losangeles
MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: Soulfrito the Urban Latin Music Festival announced a five-year joint venture with Sun Life Stadium. The festival, slated for February 22, announced headlining acts Nas and Don Omar, with tickets going on sale November 22. It positions itself as a launchpad for emerging and established artists, as well as brands looking to connect with the United States Hispanic audience. Partnerships include brands such as General Motors (Pontiac, Chevrolet), Toyota (Scion), Jack Daniels, Anheuser-Busch, Coca-Cola, Heineken, and Spirit Airlines.
NEW YORK: With proceeds benefitting typhoon victims, the Philippine American Chamber of Commerce, Philippine Department of Tourism, Philippine Consulate General New York, and the Philippine Trade and Investment Center are hosting "Onuman at Pulutan," the second annual event highlighting modern interpretations of Filipino tasting plates prepared by New York chefs. It will take place tonight at the Midtown Loft & Terrace.
The James Beard Foundation’s annual fall fund-raiser is Friday at The Four Seasons Restaurant. Dubbed Women in Whites, this year's event will pay tribute to the culinary industry’s leading ladies with a lineup of female toques and winemakers from across the country, including Dominique Crenn, Merry Edwards, Melissa Kelly, Kristen Kish, Barbara Lynch, Audrey Saunders, and Sherry Yard. The honorary event chairwomen are Tyra Banks, Gail Simmons, and Martha Stewart.
Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://www.masterplanneronline.com/newyork
TORONTO: Carlos Martinez is the new executive chef of the Stafford London by Kempinski. His private-dining menus will focus on seasonal produce.
W. Brett Wilson and Jon "Bones" Jones will headline the Gentlemen's Expo at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre November 22-24.
WASHINGTON: The eighth annual Georgetown Jingle is December 15 at Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC. The family-friendly holiday event, hosted each year by Four Seasons Hotel and the design community, will have two acts: Holiday Wonderland, a family-centric afternoon, followed by Anything Can Happen, an adults-only cabaret evening. The event benefits Medstar Georgetown University Hospital’s pediatric oncology programs.
YOUR NEWS: What are you doing? Tell us: [email protected].
JOB BOARD: Post a job or find a job:http://jobs.bizbash.com
With contributions from Jenny Berg in Chicago, Alesandra Dubin in Los Angeles, Mitra Sorrells in Orlando, and Beth Kormanik, Lauren Matthews, and Anna Sekula in New York.
BizBash Daily is the must-read digest of event industry news from BizBash.com.
Feed the Sheet: [email protected]
Subscribe: www.bizbash.com/bizbashdaily
Advertise with BizBash: [email protected]
More in New York
Most Popular
