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Going Places
TONY MAALOUF has been named chef and director of food and beverage at AVIA LONG BEACH, slated to open in Long Beach, Calif., this summer. Call 562/436-1047 …

PARADIGM SHIFT WORLDWIDE, based in Northridge, Calif., has opened EVOLUTION BROADCAST MEDIA, offering broadcast media services for events, red carpet ceremonies, product promotions and satellite media tours. Call 818/368-4000 …

Effective today, DAVID BEAHM DESIGN has moved its business office to 529 W. 20th St., Suite 11 West, New York, NY 10011; phone 212/279-1344; fax 212/279-1346. The company's production space and shipping address is 14 Bruckner Blvd., New York, NY 10454; 718/993-2616; fax 718/993-2649 …

WORLD EVENTS, with offices in England and the United States, has opened a new office in Switzerland headed up by UWE BORNEMANN. Call 609/773-0000 …

JULIE ANN SCHMIDT, CMP, has been tapped to head Minneapolis-based LITHIUM LOGISTICS GROUP, a new firm offering consulting to corporations and meetings industry education, recruiting and consulting. Call 763/390-1380 …

Event management and resources company PRO EM, based in Phoenix, has been award the site and security operations contract for Arizona State University's Athletic Operations and Facilities division. Call 623/206-6177 …

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Venue News
Disneyland Hotel Upgrading Guest Rooms, Offering Signature Suites
All 969 guest rooms at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, Calif., are going through an upgrade, which will roll out in phases from 2010 through 2012. The large rooms—which average 400 square feet—will feature a contemporary look along with distinctive touches such as fiber-optic headboards displaying the Disneyland skyline lighted with fireworks. The rooms will offer high-speed Internet access along with eco-friendly features such as low-flow toilets, occupancy sensors and energy-saving windows. Now open at the property is the 1,600-square-foot, two-bedroom Mickey Mouse Penthouse (see photo), replete with whimsical Mickey Mouse decor and a panoramic view of Disneyland Park and Disney's California Adventure. Also available is the Pirates of the Caribbean Suite. The property includes a 136,000-square-foot convention center.

"Gone With the Wind" House Offers New Exhibits
Margaret Mitchell House, the Atlanta house where Mitchell wrote "Gone With the Wind," debuts two new exhibits for visitors this month. The exhibits explore her life, the famous novel and the making of the multiple-Oscar-winning 1939 film. The three-story, Tudor-revival home offers 3,700 square feet of event space, parlor rooms and covered porches in a courtyard setting with a sunken garden and front lawn. A gallery space is suited for lectures and presentations along with seated dinners and dancing. Amenities include free limited parking, guided tours, on-site security and experienced event staff.

Santa Monica's Pacific Park Debuts Seaside Pavilion Event Space
The new 3,400-square-foot Seaside Pavilion event facility opened last month at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica [Calif.] Pier. Suitable for corporate events, wrap parties, movie premieres and social events, the covered pavilion can host groups from 25 to 300 guests, management says. A partial buy-out can give access for from 300 to 500 guests, while an exclusive, private function can accommodate up to 2,000 guests. The pier features 12 amusement rides, 21 midway games and an oceanfront food plaza. Signature rides include the Pacific Wheel, the world's first solar-powered Ferris wheel.

Product Gallery
Cengage Offers "Dessert Architect" Book
New from the Delmar division of Cengage Learning, the book "The Dessert Architect" by chef, teacher and foodservice consultant Robert Wemischner presents 50 detailed, multi-component recipes along with modern plating techniques. Also offered are suggestions for pairing beverages with desserts, sources for ingredients and an overview of essential tools and equipment. Full-color photographs of each completed dessert, along with step-by-step process shots, provide a visual reference for the techniques presented.
For more information, check the box for Reader Service Card No. 101 at www.freeproductinfo.net/se.

Do-it-yourself Strap Kits Available from Fastenation
Fastenation introduces the FastenUp strap system, which enables event planners to create straps in the specific length they need without having to custom-order straps in big lots. The kits contain two types of strapping material, each 5 yards along, 10 hook tabs and 10 D-ring tips. The company also supplies table-skirting clips and other fastener products.
For more information, check the box for Reader Service Card No. 102 at www.freeproductinfo.net/se.

Glowing Tumblers Debut from GlasShine
Glass tumblers from GlasShine begin to glow after guests touch them, giving guests an exciting sense of being full of energy, the manufacturer says. The units' battery and light diodes are hermetically sealed within the bottom of the glass, enabling the glass to be washed even in a dish machine without ill effects. The tumblers can be branded with a company or event logo.
For more information, check the box for Reader Service Card No. 103 at www.freeproductinfo.net/se.

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