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BizBash Buzz
Northeast
7/6/2020
 

The event industry was built on the desire to bring people together. Live experiences have been a critical catalyst for groundbreaking connections and conversations—but more importantly, they're a catalyst for change. As the world transforms, BizBash is dedicated to bringing marginalized voices to the table, raising them up on our platforms and in our industry. We see you; we hear you; we stand with you.

 
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SPOTLIGHT ON
 
Roosevelt Hotel
 
Renowned as the Grande Dame of Madison Avenue, the Roosevelt Hotel seamlessly blends classic architectural style with contemporary capabilities. More than 30,000 square feet of splendid banquet and event space gracefully accommodates as many as 850 guests.
The grand ballroom, one of New York’s most beloved traditional ballrooms, offers an unforgettable ambience.
 
 
INDUSTRY NEWS

CHICAGO: The Union League Boys & Girls Club is hosting a Cakebread Cellars Virtual Wine Dinner on July 17 via Zoom. The event will toast to all the nonprofit has accomplished this past year and help raise funds to support 15,000 Union League Boys & Girls Clubs youths. Union League Club chef Ponzo will provide a four-course menu, while Dennis Cakebread gives detailed information about each wine and pairing. All tickets include a bottle of Cakebread Reserve Chardonnay, Cakebread Pinot Noir, and Cakebread Cabernet.

LAS VEGAS: AREA15, an art and entertainment complex opening this September, has introduced Art Island, a first-ever open-air, permanent gallery for the exhibition of large-scale, commercially available, festival-style artwork. The exhibit will feature pieces from international artists such as Michael Benisty, Davis McCarthy, and Ivan McLean.

LOS ANGELES: Major League Baseball's 2020 All-Star Game, presented by Mastercard, has been canceled. The game was scheduled to be hosted by the Los Angeles Dodgers and the City of Los Angeles on July 14. The Dodgers will host the next available Midsummer Classic
in 2022.

NEW YORK: Madison Square Garden Entertainment has named Scott Packman executive vice president and general counsel, effective July 1. With over 25 years of legal experience, Packman will oversee and direct all of MSG Entertainment’s legal affairs, supporting the company’s growth initiatives.

MTV will host the 2020 Video Music Awards on August 30 at New York’s Barclays Center. Additional information including the host, performers, presenters, and vital safety regulations will be announced at a later date.

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