June 3, 2013: The End of Room Service, LCD Soundsystem's New Venture, BookExpo Draws Crowds

1. NO MORE ROOM SERVICE: The New York Hilton Midtown plans to discontinue room service in August, instead opting for a cafeteria-style restaurant called Herb n' Kitchen. Crain's New York Business: "I don't think anyone makes a profit on room service because of its labor costs," said John Fox, senior vice president of PKF Consulting. "I'm sure all the big hotels will be looking at what Hilton is doing." http://bit.ly/ZySgIg

2. LCD SOUNDSYSTEM FRONTMAN PLANS "ALTERNATIVE IBIZA PARTY": LCD Soundsystem's James Murphy is designing a sound system for Manchester International Festival. The rig will be used at a club night called Despacio, which Murphy will helm and where he'll play only vinyl records. The Guardian: "It's about dissent, he suggests, not nostalgia, and questioning the bad habits that DJ software encourages." http://bit.ly/157GiEs

3. BOOKEXPO SHOWS STRENGTH OF TRADITIONAL TRADE SHOW: Last week's BookExpo America drew 20,000 publishers, authors, agents, bookstore owners, and librarians to New York's Jacob K. Javits Convention Center for a decidedly traditional trade show—a victory after several years of uncertainty in the industry. The show also continued its public component and expected 2,000 "Power Readers" to attend, an increase from last year's 500 in the program's first year. New York Times: "It has evolved into something equally old-fashioned: a huge gathering for the book industry to talk up titles, showcase high-profile authors, and try to build elusive buzz for promising books." http://nyti.ms/18EX6El

* LOCAL NEWS *

AUSTIN:  The 20th anniversary of the Austin Film Festival is October 24-31.

BOSTON:  Treat Cupcake Bar's new summer menu includes ice cream sundae, creamsicle, and pink-lemonade cupcakes. The bakery provides custom treats for catering and also offers occasion cakes.

CHICAGO:  Chicago Q, which has private dining rooms, is attempting to bolster its lunchtime business with a new midday menu. Items include chargrilled Blue Point oysters, a seared ahi tuna club, and smoked corn salad.

LAS VEGAS:  The Rising Phoenix Charitable Foundation Fire & Ice Gala is June 8 at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino. The evening benefits the Shade Tree and features performances by Aaron Hendra Project and Chris Mann.

LOS ANGELES:  Echo Park's Allumette has a new fine-dining buyout package available for medium-sized groups of as many as eight to 30 guests.

The seventh annual Kidstock Music and Art Festival with Hudson Jeans raised more than $300,000 Sunday.

Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://www.masterplanneronline.com/losangeles

NEW YORK:  The Tourism Cares for America give-back event May 31 saw 600 tourism industry volunteers help clean up Coney Island and Fort Tilden. The event also included an opening reception May 30 aboard the Zephyr yacht and a closing barbecue event at Luna Park following the volunteer activities.

Make-A-Wish Metro New York will host its annual gala June 13 at Cipriani Wall Street. The event, hosted by Nigel Barker, will honor the organization's largest wish granter, Stewart Rahr.

The School of American Ballet will host the Workshop Performance Benefit honoring Peter Martins's and Kay Mazzo's 30th anniversary tomorrow at Morse Hall at the Juilliard School.

New York is getting even more bicycle-friendly. Following the launch of the city's bike-share program, the Barclays Center will offer valet parking for cyclists attending Wednesday's concert for the National. If the trial goes well, the new Brooklyn arena might continue the initiative for other events. The Wall Street Journal: http://on.wsj.com/11cpc7u

Local event listings from Masterplanner: http://www.masterplanneronline.com/newyork

ORLANDO:  The African American Arts Festival is June 7-8 at Speer Park. The event will feature youth art clinics, collard greens cooking demonstrations, and live music.

TAMPA:  Tampa Bay is launching a new marketing campaign aimed at meeting planners and leisure travelers. "Unlock Tampa Bay" will be the slogan promoted through advertising and merchandise. The area's marketing organization, formerly known as Tampa Bay & Company, has also been renamed Visit Tampa Bay.

TORONTO:  The Fringe Kitchen Party is June 13 at the Centre for Social Innovation. Hosted by Matt Basile of Rebel Without a Kitchen, the evening will offer a four-course meal, a silent auction, and entertainment.

WASHINGTON:  CycleFest 2013, an outdoor bicycle-themed event, is June 22 at the National Children's Museum. The event will include lessons on safe riding and prize giveaways.

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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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