EVENT & HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY CELEBRATION

YOU, Your COLLEAGUES and INDUSTRY ASSOCIATES Are INVITED TO

 

The Premier “Razzle Dazzle” Presented by  Event City and Broadway Studios 

This event is a Showcase and Mini-Expo for the Events & Creative Industries. These industries and their vertical markets will all be represented by the Event City Network as they prepare for their Live Launch.

The industries represented are:

Special Events, Meeting Planning, Hospitality, Travel

ART, Music, Motion Picture and Entertainment 

The Premier Razzle Dazzle is on Wednesday, April 25th, 2012  –  5:00pm – 10:00pm 

BROADWAY STUDIOS VENUE

435 Broadway at Montgomery, North Beach, San Francisco, 94133

A Fine Selection of Complimentary

Appetizers and Delicious Samples from top Northern California Caterers

Wine Tasting, Live Music, Entertainers, Variety Performers

Artists, Aerials, Comedians, and more…

Live Performances by

The Houserockers

KFOX Last Band Standing Winners

Voted the Best Dance Cover Band in the Bay Area

SPONSORED CATERERS

Tango Fusion Bistro & Tapas Bar -  Red Pepper

Hot Italian Pizza  -  Michi Catering  -  Deelish Carribean Cuisine

New Ganges Indian Cuisine  -  Beaver Creek Vineyards

SPONSORS

Broadway Studios  -  Event City  -  HouseRockers

Scott Production Services – Arroz Records

Balloons By Design  -  RadioSlot  -  ArtRockx

Urban Diversion  -  SF Sailing Company

Please go here to register 

To inquire about Sponsorship and Exhibiting opportunities at this or future Razzle Dazzles please Email us.

EVENT CITY’S FOOD & BEVERAGE LIVE!

CELEBRATION – EVENT CITY’S FOOD & BEVERAGE LIVE is now LIVE!

   

By Nolan Apostle & Cesar Plata
Producer/Contributing Editor & Reporter/Photographer
Food & Beverage Live

Now that the launch of the Event City Network™ is eminent in the coming months it is time to get on the Events & Creative Industries™ bandwagon and if you are involved in one of the Events & Creative Industries, get in early and learn how this new and unique online portal will help your professional endeavors exponentially!

Event City’s Magazines and Blogs has reached each industry as a whole, but will also have many exciting opportunities of the cross-over industries the Event City Network represents. You will see the many features and benefits of these cross-over markets not just through this Food & Beverage industry site, but with the many other areas covered by Event City™ and the Event City Online™. Through this network of industry portals, Event City and it’s Editorial Channels will offer much more than any other site of its kind.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM FOOD & BEVERAGE LIVE
The Event City Food & Beverage Live site will feature EVERYTHING Food & Beverage and then some. Top Restaurants, Hotels, Bars, Nightclubs, Bed & Breakfast facilities, Caterers and food products from around the globe will be featured in our program as well as invited professionals and guests to write about their industries and share their industry knowledge with you. Reviews and featured articles on new products all across the board – from olive oils to Italian cookies, from wheat corn tortillas to delicious caviar. Wines, breads, meats, cheeses, even equipment, supplies and anything that might be used or consumed by any industry professional imaginable. The goal is to cover all avenues associated with the food and beverage industries.

Our publishers and editors believe that these industries are more prevalent to who the consumer is as a “consumer” than almost any other industry on the planet. Why do they think that? What we consume, what pleases our pallets is an endorsement of how we think and feel, it engages the pit of our desires to be who we want to be. Simply put, what we eat and drink (especially eat) persuades us to be who we are, so the more we know about what we eat, the better it is for everyone.

That leads us to information gathering. This editor is a firm believer in the ideology of gaining knowledge from those that know, especially those that know well about any given subject. Where do you go to find your movers and shakers? Conventions, trade-shows, conferences. Throughout the world, almost daily, you can find these types of events scheduled for just about any industry known. And when a new industry forms, a new convention will take place and be created by someone. Besides reading the advertisements in trade publications, the best place to gain quick and precise knowledge on the food and beverage industry and their products and services are from the trade-shows and conventions that feature those products and services. We promise to bring you the best from these industry shows through our editors, writers, reporters, producers and all of the freelance journalist that help us along the way to gather the information to help you in your business of presenting food and beverage products to your customers.

Here are some links to just a few of the industry shows we may attend and cover over the next year. Remember to check back here often for all of the latest news especially for the Fancy Food Show coming to San Francisco in the next week.

International Hospitality Week – Nightclub and Bar Convention

Hospitality and Design Expo – Winter Fancy Food Show

The Hotel Show – in Dubai – AMI Show – Meat, Poultry and Seafood Industry

Virgin America Appoints New VP of Marketing

Virgin America Airline Appoints New VP of Marketing

Virgin America, California-based airline told Event City that they have appointed Luanne Calvert as its vice president of marketing.

Luanne Calvert New VP Marketing For Virgin America

Calvert will take the place of Porter Gale who left Virgin earlier in 2011 to pursue other opportunities.

Calvert will lead the airline’s Brand and Online Marketing, In-flight Content and Loyalty teams.

She will play a leading role in developing the Virgin America brand as the airline continues to grow into new markets across North America.

Calvert comes to Virgin America with an impressive array of successful companies as a leading digital marketing strategist and online consultant with Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy’s (LVMH) Fendi and Moleskine brands in Italy as well as Calvin Klein Cosmetics, Netflix and Ebay. Calvert served as creative director at Google, where she managed the brand globally and developed campaigns to bring Google products directly to consumer and business audiences — including Google Checkout, Google Apps, iGoogle and Google Maps.

Virgin America, known for its use of social media and edgy marketing campaigns, has been successful at conveying the idea that the company provides an entertaining and comfortable way to travel.

Calvert said her approach to marketing and advertising steers away from use of traditional vehicles like TV and billboard advertising. She prefers using other avenues – like social media or events – to draw in customers.

The airline, based in Burlingame, flies to 14 cities, increasing to 16 by the end of the year. The company said sales grew to $724 million last year, a 32 percent improvement over 2009.

Virgin America is planning the first major renovation of its in-flight offerings. The move holds big implications for the airline, which has attracted a strong following among travelers who say they are drawn to amenities like power plugs at every seat, a wide array of video games and even techno music in the bathrooms.

Travelers won’t see the changes until 2012, executives said. We wish Ms. Calvert the best of success for her and Virgin America in the coming years!

Nolan Apostle
Contributing Editor
Event City Premier Magazine

DREAMFORCE 2011 Comes to Moscone SF Aug 30

DREAMFORCE OPENS In SAN FRANCICO ON AUGUST 30

METALLICA To Play 1st Corporate Gig at Gala Party

By Nolan Apostle
Producer & Contributing Editor
Jeff Patino
Editor & Blogger
Event City Premier Magazine

Here’s some great activities to add onto your Dreamforce Schdule beginning on Tuesday, August 30th, 20ll at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. Don’t know what Dreamforce is and you are in Business? Oh my, well you need to read on to find out what all of the excitement is about and visit the Dreamforce Website for more information.

Salesforce, the San Francisco based cloud-computing company, is hosting its annual Dreamforce Conference and Expo from Tuesday August 30th to Friday September 2nd at Moscone Center. The conference will play host to a plethora of companies surrounding the Cloud, Social Networking and Business arenas, along with a host of leaders in cloud computing – and, yes, Metallica will be playing its first corporate gig ever – giving them an opportunity to talk about the industry’s future. More than 42,000 people have registered to attend this record breaking event.

Salesforce, traditionally makes various announcements and launches new products and acquisitions at Dreamforce, is expected to make a lot of noise about its fairly new application, Chatter. It will focus on the year-old social-networking application for businesses, which Salesforce began to offer just last year. The company claims it is being used by more than 100,000 businesses. Event City™ will soon launch it’s own Chatter on the Event City Network™ to hopefully partner with the company to reach out and create a channel for the Events & Creative Industries.

Who said work couldn’t be fun, too? One of the most important and relevant reasons for attending Dreamforce is the ability to network. It is one of the strongest mainstream, corporate conventions that offers the business person many great networking opportunities. We hope you are ready to network, dine, toast, and make new contacts? Be sure to bring along your business cards for the scores of fantastic networking activities they’ve got in store for you at Dreamforce!

Here is just a few of the Dreamforce opportunities and events:

The Dreamforce App with Chatter
Start connecting before the conference even begins with the Dreamforce App! Use Chatter to choose sessions, plan meet-ups, and share your thoughts on the cloud computing event of the year!

Community Conference
Start your Dreamforce experience with a little inspiration! The Community Conference offers dozens of great ways to network, connect, and find the answers you need—whether you’re an active community member or a certified newbie.

ICMI at Dreamforce 2011
Learn from the leaders in enterprise contact center strategies at Dreamforce 2011. Join the International Customer Management Institute (ICMI), customer service leaders and peers, and our own Service Cloud experts to get the scoop on the latest trends, technologies, and best practices.

Welcome Reception
Kick off the evening entertainment at the energy-filled Welcome Reception on Tuesday, August 30. Mingle with salesforce.com employees and watch live demonstrations of partner solutions . . . With cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, of course!

Birds-of-a-feather lunch (by role)
Administrators, sales, marketing, service, and IT executives—you all have unique needs and challenges when it comes to using Salesforce. Tap into the power of the community with roundtable lunches by role.

Birds-of-a-feather lunch (by vertical)
Are you facing a challenge that only those in your vertical can help you solve? Don’t miss out on these roundtable lunches by industry.

Meet the experts in the Developer Lounge
Throughout Dreamforce, you’ll have the opportunity to meet the experts who build our award-winning applications and platform.

Global Gala
Wednesday’s Global Gala is our chance to celebrate you, so grab those dancing shoes and get your groove on with 30,000 of your closest Salesforce buddies! It’s sure to be a memorable evening of food, friends, and fun. Oh by the way did we mention it is an evening with METALLICA?!!

Salesforce.com Foundation events
Forge lasting relationships with your Salesforce peers while giving back at the Salesforce.com Foundation volunteer centers. Various projects supporting different organizations take place throughout the conference.

Come one come all to the fabulous Dreamforce Conference and Expo at Moscone Center in San Francisco. For more details and to receive your FREE Registration Pass visit the DREAMFORCE WEBSITE now.

Ad Tech Visits San Francisco Next Week

Ad Tech, touted as the largest gathering of Digital Marketers in the world will be in San Francisco at the Moscone Center April 11-13, 2011 this year. Each year for the last couple of years Event City has covered Ad Tech from a general sense of the show. This year, as we launch we will look at Ad Tech through the eyes of you our loyal readers and members. Looking for advantages, opportunities and general information that could benefit you and your business endeavors.
We hope to find a great deal of business opportunities for you. Ad Tech takes place all over the world in these locations:

BEIJING, LONDON, NEW YORK, SAN FRANCISCO, SHANGHAI, SINGAPORE, SYDNEY and TOKYO

Some tidbits about Ad Tech:

Bringing together digital marketers and advertisers for more than 14 years and reaching buyers and sellers with 10 annual events across the globe.

Ad Tech’s exhibition hall affords participating vendors unparalleled opportunities to reach brand advertisers, agencies, publishers and key members of the trade media.

The exhibit hall itself features technologies and software and services employed in the world of digital marketing today, including:
Advertising Networks, Mobile, Ad Servers, Portals, Affiliates, Publishers, Creative Services, Research, Email Marketing, Search Engine Marketers, Rich Media, Search Engine Optimization, Media Planning and Buying, Software, Metrics/Analytics, Viral Marketing

One of the companies involved in this world is OpenX, the world’s leading independent provider of digital ad technology, enables businesses to maximize their revenue by combining ad serving technology with one of the top ad exchanges. Major publishers like Groupon, Excite Japan, and France Telecom/Orange have selected OpenX to power their advertising businesses. OpenX ad serving products are used by 200,000 websites in 100 countries and serve over 350 billion ads monthly. OpenX Market reaches over 400 million monthly unique users globally.

Look for more information on OpenX and other superior companies to help you move into the world of digital marketing.

By Nolan Apostle & Danny Hewlett
Contributing Editor/Producer
Photographer/Reporter
Event City Premier Magazine
Events & Creative Industry Blogazines

Best of CES 2011

The Consumer Electronic Show came and went like a cool breeze on a warm summer’s night. Here was the Event City Creative Magazine, at one of the largest electronic shows in the world with only 72 hours to see over 80,000 products – Yeah Right!! As my 10 year old and his friends would say, EPIC FAIL!! I’ve always maintained this should be a week long show, what better reason to stay in Las Vegas for a few extra days.

So what did we find at this ultimate Electronic Industry’s playground?

iGrill, first ever Bluetooth enabled grilling/cooking thermometer and App

I’ve recently had the chance to speak with some of my Catering friends, food people at the Fancy Food Show in San Francisco (what a great partner this product would make with some of those awesome BBQ Sauces we sampled), and lots of Grilling fanatics about a new device, and they all asked the same questions – What is it? What does it do?

Here’s the overall idea: iGrill is an iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch-friendly cooking and grilling thermometer that runs off of 4 AA batteries and provides a  temperature readout in digital format on its own screen. It does not need an electronic device to use. It uses a long-range (200-foot) transmitter using Bluetooth technology to communicate with a free iGrill application. Ok, that’s pretty simple, right? Good. Are you sitting down? Here it where it goes way beyond the “out of the box” of any typical digital cooking thermometer. The iGrill offers both digital and analog readouts, a timer, guidelines for cooking different types of meat that can show you the progress for whatever you’re cooking, and even integrated recipes. iGrill also has the ability to optionally connect with two metal probes — one’s included in the package — and works at temperatures of up to 400 degrees. White or black versions are available, they come with a built-in stand, a wrap-around thermometer cable, and a nice glow-through front face.

Sure you have to ask yourself the question is it certainly worth the $100 you’ll spend for this functionality? Well that is entirely up to you, but we are certainly intrigued enough (and we hope you are too) that we’ll be looking forward to doing our review on this newest gadget for the fine professional food service company, to the grilling enthusiast. Of course I will most certainly look forward to anticipating the outcome of our grilling experience. Gotta run, I have some decisions to make- Chicken, T-bones, Mahi Mahi, oh my….

Eye-Fi Memory Card Does Work For You

The Eye-Fi card is the 1st wireless memory card. It looks, stores media, and fits into cameras just like a regular SDHC card. But this card is special. The Eye-Fi card has built-in Wi-Fi that uses your existing wireless network to effortlessly transfer photos and videos to wherever you desire.

This is not the first time Event City Magazine seen this, and it certainly will not be the last. A very promising device, we are looking forward to doing a thorough review on this unit and all of the features it has to offer.

Visit the Eye-Fi Website for the latest information on this product.

Everyday theft of some type of electronic mobile device is not an uncommon occurrence, especially with the rising prevalence of expensive gadgets in the general populace. Not to mention all the information we store on our smartphones and laptops these days, including confidential business and personal documents, company e-mail, personal finance apps, so much private information its even more important to protect your device from loathsome characters.

Ladies and gentlemen let me introduce you to my new best friend, GadgetTrak Mobile Security, which is now launching in version 3 just in time for CES 2011. Along with its companion apps, this handy service provides comprehensive protection for laptops, smartphones, and tablets in the event they’re lost or stolen.

GadgetTrak consists of five major features to help you protect your data and find your device. For one, you can remotely wipe any personal data, including photo, e-mail, contacts, and texts. You can also back up any of this data using government-grade encryption, which is a nice feature for those who don’t want to lose all the data in a wipe. The software is also tamper proof, so once it has been activated, no settings can be changed; the service will even notify you if the thief removes the SIM card.

GadgetTrak uses a combination of GPS, Wi-Fi positioning, and cell tower positioning to help you find your missing device. There’s an alarm functionality, which lets you trigger a loud siren, which can serve as a theft deterrent or a location aid, even if the phone is set to silent.

GadgetTrak Mobile Security 3 is available for $34.95 per year for laptops and non-iOS smartphones and tablets. A one-time 99-cent download from iTunes is all it takes for iOS users to enjoy the service. In my humble iPinion, that is certainly a small price to pay for your peace of mind.

Nolan Apostle – Contributing Editor, Producer
Cheryl Boyd – Writer, Blogger
Danny Hewlett – Photographer, Camera-person
Event City Creative Magazine
Event City BlogaZines

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San Francisco’s Clift Hotel – New & Improved!

To say the newly renovated CLIFT HOTEL in San Francisco has an edge would be putting it mildly.  An inspired fusion of old-world hotel elegance with distinctly contemporary energy and glamour, the nearly century-old Clift’s modern and daring sense of diversity perfectly captures the city’s spirit. Event City’s stop at the Clift was unfortunately a short one as we collect mounds of information on Hotels and Venues throughout the USA prior to our Live Launch.

The Clift, which is practically a stones throw from Union Square shopping and the legendary Nob Hill, Clift is perfectly located for sightseeing, shopping and socializing in the beautiful City by the Bay! Clift’s classic stone exterior opens onto a glowing purple entryway that prepares guests for the wonderland within. Designed by Philippe Starck, the soaring lobby contains one of the most eclectic furniture collections in all of California, with chairs from Ray and Charles Eames, a coffee table by Salvador Dali, a surreal stool by Renee Marguerite, and a sculpture custom made by William Sawaya. The centerpiece is a thirty-five-foot fireplace with a Bronze chimney sculpture by Gerard Garouste. The thrilling monumental scale and fantastical furnishings create a dream-like composition that is the cornerstone of Clift’s magic. Even prior to the Clift’s renovation, back in the day, it was the primary property for Rock’n'Roll stars to settle their gear and “chill out” while performing at one of the fine venues in the San Francisco area.

Let us know if you have stayed at the Clift and what you think about it by responding to this post. As always, we look forward to hearing from you.

MPI Hosts Event & Meeting Planners Conference-Tradeshow

By Event City Creative Magazines
Nolan Apostle – Contributing Editor
Cheryl Boyd – Writer, Photographer
Danny Hewlett – Reporter, Photographer

MPINCC’s (Meeting Professional International Northern California Chapter) is hosting its Annual Conference & Expo as a full day event this Thursday, January 21st, 2010.  It will feature multiple workshops, a luncheon and expo plus a networking reception. Year after year the event grows and is highly respected by the attendees and exhibitors alike.

This is also a great opportunity to learn about the MPI organization and how important it is as a serious Planner or business person in these industries to become part of this Association.

The Event City Creative Magazine teams have covered this event for numerous years and have witnessed the growth and professional quality of production and creative endeavors. As we begin our live launch process we will cover more and more of these events and bring you a great deal of information specifically showcasing the features and benefits for those of your in these industries.

We look forward to seeing you at the show.  Below please find the list of Exhibitors currently listed who will be participating in this event.  If you are interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at this event please visit the Sponsor and Exhibitor Links below.

Attendee Registration Info:
Click Here for attendee registration.

Hotel Info:
The W San Francisco, sponsoring hotel partner for the MPINCC 22nd Annual Conference & Expo, is pleased to offer a free libation in the bar with any reservation booked. Negotiated room rates are $169 single, $189 double. Cut-off date is Monday, January 18, 2010, 5:00 p.m. PST.

W San Francisco * 181 3rd Street * San Francisco, CA 94103. For online reservations use the following link: W Reservations.
Click here for map & directions.

Sponsorship Info:
Annual Conference & Expo Sponsorship Info: Click here for sponsorship info.

Exhibitor Registration Info:
For additional information and to register for booth space, Click Here.

 

Click here to see the live floorplan and who is exhibiting in 2010.

Exhibitor List for the 2010 Show
Anaheim & Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau * ARIA Resort & Casino * AT&T Park * Atlantis, Paradise Hotel * Barcelo Hotels & Resorts * Bardessono * Bellagio * Bently Reserve * C/O Paris Las Vegas * Canadian Tourism Commission * Carey San Francisco * Carmel Valley Ranch * Catamaran Resort Hotel & Spa * Certain Software, Inc. * Cirque du Soleil * Crowne Plaza Concord * Destination DC * Destination Mexico * Disney Resort Destinations – Disneyland Resort * Elite Meetings International * Extranomical Adventures Inc. * Fiesta Americana Hotels & Resorts, Posadas * Fontainebleau Resorts Miami Beach * Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts * Freedom Bakery & Confections * Freeman * Gateway Limousines * Gaylord Hotels * Grand America Hotel * Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau * Greater Phoenix Convention & Visitors Bureau * Harrah’s Entertainment * Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau * Hilton Sonoma Wine Country * Hilton Worldwide * hinton+grusich * Holiday Inn Civic Center * Hotel Nikko * Hyatt Hotels & Resorts * Innovative Entertainment * Jakedog Productions * Joie de Vivre Hotels: Hotel Kabuki * Kimpton Hotels * KLS Resorts * LA Inc. The Los Angeles Convention & Visitors Bureau * Loews Hotels * Long Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau * Madison Avenue Signs * Maggiano’s Little Italy * Mammoth Mountain Ski Area * Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino * Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group * Marin Convention & Visitors Bureau * Marriott International * MGM Grand Hotel * Millennium Hotels & Resorts * Monterey County Convention & Visitors Bureau * Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa * Mosaic Global Transportation * MPI Northern California Chapter * New Orleans Convention & Visitors Bureau * Newport Beach Conference & Visitors Bureau * NYC & Company * Oceano Hotel & Spa Halfmoon Bay * Omni Hotels * Orange Photography * Palm Event Center/Casa Real * Palm Springs Desert Resort Communities CVA * Paradise Point Resort & Spa * Pasadena Convention & Visitors Bureau * Peppermill Resort Spa Casino * Plan Elements * Plan-It Interactive * Portola Hotel & Spa * Rock the Stars * RockResorts, Vail Collection * Renaissance Clubsport Hotel * Rosewood Hotels & Resorts * Salt Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau * San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau * San Diego North Convention & Visitors Bureau * San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau * San Francisco Helicopters LLC * San Francisco Private Dining Venues * San Mateo County – Silicon Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau * Santa Clara Convention & Visitors Bureau * Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk * Santa Monica Convention & Visitors Bureau * Seaport Hotel * Seascape Beach Resort * Silverado Resort * Simon Pearce Glass * Sonoma County Tourism Bureau * SupperShuttle International * Syncopate * The Carneros Inn * The Grand Del Mar * The Mirage * The Presidio Trust * The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company * ThinkREG Event Registration * Tuolume Visitors Bureau * Universal Orlando Resort * Vancouver Convention & Visitors Bureau * Visalia Convention & Visitors Bureau * Visit Berkeley, Convention & Visitors Bureau * Wynn Las Vegas * Yosemite Park Hotels & Tenaya Lodge

Event & Meeting Professional’s Mixer – NorCal

By Nolan Apostle
Contributing Editor
Event City Creative Magazine

The Northern California Chapter of PCMA will be hosting a mixer and all Bay Area Event, Meeting and Hospitality Professionals are encouraged to attend. This event is being held at the beautiful Julia Morgan Ballroom in downtown San Francisco. Besides some of the wonderful people you will meet, Wine and Delicious Food will be present as well. The Julia Morgan Ballroom, is located on the 15th Floor of the Merchants Exchange Building in the Financial district of San Francisco.

It has become one of San Francisco’s premiere event facilities and is a popular event destination for hundreds of important businesses and notable individuals over the years. Some of their clients include Industrial Light & Magic, Cisco, Siemens, Wells Fargo, Bain & Company, AES, Oracle, Deutsche Bank, Novartis, Bank of America, Charles Schwab, Ketchum Advertising, Actuate, The Bar Association of San Francisco, Sedgwick, Moran & Arnold, Guinness, Los Angeles Times, the NAACP, John Kerry, Robert Redford, and Steve Jobs.

The Ballroom is centrally located in San Francisco’s vibrant Financial District, at the century-old Merchants Exchange building. It is easily accessible by public transportation, and steps away from the City’s finest hotels, dining, and shopping. Ballroom staff can provide full and discreet service throughout the day and evening of your event, allowing you to focus with confidence on your party, event, conference, or meeting, whatever the business at hand may be.

First serving as San Francisco’s “Commercial Club” in the early 1900s, the stylish, neoclassically designed Julia Morgan Ballroom hosts exclusive corporate events, weddings, charitable functions, meetings and special occasions in a truly one-of-a kind San Francisco experience. The Ballroom is simply a historic gem, a classic San Francisco “structure” with great historic value.

The Julia Morgan Ballroom is generously supporting the event. Event City understands and supports all organizations within the Events & Creative Industries who are making it easier for planners to work within these industries as well. Bringing Event Professionals together to help them expand their professional possibilities is an important goal at the Event City Network, as well as with the PCMA.

Invited to this event will be the members of the local chapters of MPI, HSMAI, IAEE, SITE and ASAE, and if you do not belong to one of the associations please come as well. One of these organizations may interest you. So come on out for a great evening of food, wine and unlimited networking possibilities!

The event’s attire will be business casual and don’t forget them business cards. This is a FEE based event, which we know is different than most Event industry mixers covered by one of our magazines or bloggers, but there should be a good selection of Event Planners attending this function and of course some fine food. Speaking or food….

Catering the event is La Bonne Cuisine, they will be providing scrumptious treats for you. They were established in 1995 by Award-winning Executive Chef, Christophe Kubiak, primarily as a corporate catering company specializing in cocktail parties, executive luncheons, buffet and sit-down dinners, La Bonne Cuisine Catering quickly became known as one of Greater Bay Area’s best, most reliable and refined catering companies. They are renowned for their creativity, originality and more importantly, taste in special food concepts, along with sublime presentation and attention to detail. As far as this reporter is concerned, this alone is a great reason to not miss this GREAT event!

EVENT MIXER DETAILS:

When: Thursday, October 29, 2009 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Where: Julia Morgan Ballroom Merchants Exchange 465 California Street 15th Floor San Francisco, CA 94104

Students fee $30.00

PCMA Member Fee $30.00

Non-Member Fee $35.00

Bruce Springsteen & E-Street Band at Superbowl XLIII

Bruce S & E-Street Band ROCK the Superbowl

I had just turned on the TV late afternoon on Sunday to catch some of the Superbowl, and Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band were announced and Wow what a show it was!! They rocked to many favorites and the crowd did not let up at all. Fireworks lit up the sky in Tampa Bay tonight, and the crowd sung along to Born to Run and many other awesome Springsteen hits.

Watching Bruce and the E-Street Band perform today brings back many memories of my days in the Rock’n'Roll world. Bruce Springsteen, the BOSS, is the Robert De Niro of the Music Industry! Those in the movie biz know how nice, openly friendly and courteous, a real gentleman Mr. De Niro is; and not just to his friends and co-workers but everyone. One of the most powerful men in Hollywood and he’s a sweetheart!

I had the opportunity to work with Bruce Springsteen and company back in the 70’s and 80’s and they were all very professional, extremely well organized (something very rare back in those days for Rock’n’Rollers), and Bruce and the gang were just the nicest of them all. No egos flying every which way, no attitude, just good times and getting their job done with a flair to please the masses.

I’ll never forget the night I gave a ride to one of Bruce’s close friends who was attending his concert from out of town. It was very late, but I lived on the Peninsula and I was giving him a ride to Bruce’s parents house who also lived on the Peninsula.

When we got there everyone was just so tired. Bruce was sitting at the table across from his wife, his hand on his forehead, obviously extremely tired, and he looked up at me and said, “Hey, you sure look exhausted”. Here he was, just finished an exploding show, in his mom’s kitchen, and he still had it in him to say “hey” to someone he barely knew. Suffice it to say, I rested for about 15 minutes, got a few aspirins, said my good-byes, and got the biggest hug from Mama Springsteen, you would of thought I was one of her own!! I was told later she is that way with all of Bruce’s friends!!

At that moment I realized why Bruce is the beautiful guy that he is, why he chooses to have those kind of people around him, and after seeing him there exhausted, I realize he really is the “Working Man” that he so often signs about.

Back to the show — “IT’S BOSS TIME”,

Little Stevie belted out those words at the end of their set at Superbowl 43!! What an incredible show, you can’t help but feel good watching them play! Those of you that know me know I am not that big of a spectator sports fan, I’d rather be playing than watching, and as far as I am concerned, I just watched the Superbowl!!

May Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band live forever!!

Bruce Springsteen - "You can't help but feel good watching them play"

Nolan Apostle – Contributing Editor, Producer
Event City Creative Magazines
Event City BlogaZines
magazine@eventcity.net

On April 17th, 2008 Bruce’s dear friend and keyboard player Danny Federici died after a 3 year battle with Melanoma. During the Superbowl they debuted a “Danny Fund PSA” and it can be seen at the Danny Federici Memorial Site. Please visit it now to learn more how you can help in this great cause. From everyone here at the Event City Network, our heartfelt condolences go out to Danny’s family, Bruce Springsteen, his entire band and management at Thrill Hill Productions and all of Danny’s friends.