1. DAVID BOWIE TRIBUTE CONCERT TO CONTINUE: An all-star tribute concert for David Bowie—announced just hours before the iconic pop star passed away on Sunday—will continue as planned March 31 at New York City’s Carnegie Hall. The Roots, Cyndi Lauper, Jakob Dylan, Bettye LaVette, and a band led by Bowie’s longtime producer, Tony Visconti, are scheduled to perform, and planners project that more stars may join to show their respect for the legend. Entertainment Weekly: “Obviously we thought we were going to be paying tribute to a living legend, and now we’ll be paying tribute to a legend who passed,” said City Winery director and C.E.O. Michael Dorf, who is planning the concert. http://bit.ly/1ZnQyYv
2. HOW TECH IS INFLUENCING THE DETROIT AUTO SHOW: One of the big story lines at International C.E.S. last week was how many auto companies were attending. But at the kickoff of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit Monday, auto companies are bringing more of the tech world to the auto show. Time: “Paeans to traditional automotive virtues—power, speed, driving dynamics—were overshadowed by talk of apps, Internet connectivity, and vehicles that leave the white-knuckling to algorithms. … ‘Everybody is talking about Silicon Valley disrupting the car business,' said [Ford Motor Company C.E.O. Mark] Fields. ‘But we’re going to disrupt ourselves.’” http://ti.me/1Q2cD92
3. GOLDEN GLOBES RATINGS DROP: Fewer viewers tuned in to watch the Golden Globes award show on NBC, with a ratings drop of 4 percent compared to last year. The lack of a clear front-runner film, a host with a familiar shtick, and a trend in declining viewership for award shows overall may have contributed to the decline. Variety: “Over the past 12 months, the Oscars, Grammys, Primetime Emmys and Tonys have all been down vs. their prior telecast, with the Globes seeing smaller declines than the others. Just about the only top-tier awards show up is the Academy of Country Music Awards on CBS.” http://bit.ly/1RH3UZE
* LOCAL NEWS *
ATLANTA: More than 75 bands—including Florence & the Machine, Jane's Addiction, and My Morning Jacket—are slated to perform at the Shaky Knees Festival, which will take place May 13-15 on five stages at Centennial Olympic Park and International Plaza. Billboard: http://bit.ly/1OeiANF
Atlanta-based On Event Services, a provider of audiovisual equipment and production services, has appointed Colleen Cussick as director of new business development. Cussick will work in the Onstage division in Nashville.
AUSTIN: The third annual iHeart Country Festival will take place April 30 at the Erwin Center. Miranda Lambert, Keith Urban, and Zac Brown Band are slated to perform. Austin American-Statesman: http://atxne.ws/1Zo9eXT
BOSTON: International Data Group has hired an investment bank to explore strategic moves, including a possible sale. The company produces more than 700 events in 67 countries. Boston Herald: bit.ly/1OmmodC
CHICAGO: The Chicago Boat, R.V. & Strictly Sail Show will be held at McCormick Place Thursday-Monday. The family-friendly show will showcase boats, R.V.s, and camping gear; attendees can also plan trips.
LAS VEGAS: Bellagio Resort & Casino has debuted Harvest by Roy Ellamar, a New American restaurant with seasonal menus inspired by regional farms. The 6,197-square-foot space seats as many as 170 in the main dining room and 36 in a private dining room.
The 2016 Jay Cutler Desert Classic will take place March 26 at the Pearl at Palms Casino Resort.
LOS ANGELES: Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board president and C.E.O. Ernest Wooden Jr. announced on Monday that the city welcomed a record 45.5 million visitors in 2015. That’s an increase of 2.8 percent over 2014, breaking visitation records for the fifth consecutive year.
Guillermo del Toro, John Krasinski, Ang Lee, and Cheryl Boone Isaacs will announce the 88th Academy Awards nominations on Thursday at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater. The Hollywood Reporter: http://bit.ly/22W2foA
Local event listings from the new Masterplanner: http://www.masterplanneronline.com/losangeles
MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will host the inaugural What’s Your Taste event on February 20 at a private home in Fort Lauderdale. The benefit will feature bites from 10 restaurants and more than 50 spirits.
NEW YORK: Former Senate majority leader George J. Mitchell, who brokered the Good Friday Agreement and power sharing in Northern Ireland, has been selected as grand marshal for this year's St. Patrick's Day Parade. The New York Times: http://nyti.ms/1PZRnRm
Goldenvoice, producers of the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, announced that its new festival, Panorama, will take place July 22-24 at Randall’s Island Park.
Midtown food court the Pennsy is now open. The new venue has five concepts including a soup-and-sandwich shop from Mary Giuliani and Mario Batali, as well as an event space, indoor dining lounge, and a patio. New York's Grub Street: http://grb.st/1SKlUDg
Grand Hyatt New York has named Ash Awasthi hotel manager for the 1,306-room property.
Local event listings from the new Masterplanner: http://www.masterplanneronline.com/newyork
ORLANDO/CENTRAL FLORIDA: Waldorf Astoria Orlando and Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek have appointed David Wahba director of sales. Wahba will lead the execution of group room sales for both properties, which have a total of 1,498 guest rooms and 175,000 square feet of meeting space.
PHILADELPHIA: The King of Prussia District's second annual restaurant week, DineKOP, will take place March 7-13. Philadelphia Business Journal: http://bit.ly/1OXOLo8
SAN DIEGO: Georg Garnitschnig has been appointed director of sales and marketing at Fairmont Grand Del Mar.
SAN FRANCISCO: The San Francisco Boat Show takes place at AT&T Park Friday-Monday. The event features powerboats and sailboats, along with classes, workshops, and entertainment.
TORONTO: Toronto’s International Boat Show is taking place through Sunday at the Enercare Centre.
WASHINGTON, D.C.: Destination marketing agency Destination DC has hired Linder Inc. as its project management agency for International Pow Wow 2017.
The Capella Washington, D.C, Georgetown hotel has appointed Tiffany Rioux as director of sales and marketing.
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