Subject: ontheroad.com Alert for New York Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2000 16:18:36 -0700 From: ontheroad's New York Bureau Chief To: You The recent cold snap provided our New York Bureau Chief with the perfect excuse to try Wallse (344 West 11th St.), the cozy new Austrian place run by Kurt Gutenbrunner, that expert chef who used to be at Monkey Bar. She reports that this little eatery in the far west reaches of Greenwich Village is the ideal spot for a chilly evening, with a menu featuring hearty fare like tafelspitz (Austrian boiled beef) and, of course, wienerschnitzel. The food is so good you may find yourself looking forward to those long winter nights. Call (212) 352-2300 for reservations. For more city tips and special events, visit us at http://www.ontheroad.com. Here's the lowdown on what's happening in New York next week. BUSINESS EVENTS EUROPEAN PRIVATE EQUITY SUMMIT AT THE REGENCY OCT 16 AND 17 This summit is intended for institutional investors, fund managers, equity sponsors, advisers, and industry specialists. The program features analysis of private equity markets in Great Britain, Germany, France, Holland, Italy, and Spain. Sponsored by Clifford, Chance, Rogers & Wells LLP. E-DISTRIBUTION AND MARKETING FOR FUNDS OCT 16 AND 17 Internet-savvy customers and shareholders demand the latest in personalized services and content from mutual fund Web sites. This event highlights marketing strategies for building brand recognition, opportunities for wireless technology, and potential uses for broadband and streaming video. At the Roosevelt Hotel. ENTERTAINMENT ONLINE 2000 CONVENES OCT 17 AND 18 What does the future look like for music, film, gaming, and other entertainment on the Internet? This conference takes an in-depth look at how the interactive Web is changing the entertainment industry. At the World Trade Center. BLUE CHIPS OR PINK SLIPS? EXPERTS WEIGH IN OCT 18 Are you better off chucking a secure, old-economy job in order to try your luck at a Web-based firm? Find out at this breakfast seminar, which focuses on the career outlook in the Internet economy. At the Marriott Marquis Hotel. ================================================== MUSIC TECHNO KINGPIN MOBY PERFORMS OCT 18 TO 22 Moby has been the best-known figure in the electronic dance-music scene since his first album was released in 1992. Hybrid is the opening act. At the Hammerstein Ballroom. ELTON JOHN PLAYS MADISON SQUARE GARDEN OCT 20 AND 21 Not even Madonna has the staying power of the Rocket Man, Elton John, who produced a Top 40 hit every year from 1970 to 1996. Tunes from his days of big-star glasses include "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" and "Bennie and the Jets." ================================================== MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES MET WELCOMES "ROMANTICISM AND THE SCHOOL OF NATURE" OCT 17 This exhibit features 115 19th-century paintings, drawings, and sketches, many never before seen in public. Highlights include Eugene Delacroix's exotic paintings from Morocco, monumental landscapes and seascapes by Gustav Courbet, and a series of cloud studies by John Constable. SOWON KWON SHOWS "TWO OR THREE CORRIDORS" OCT 20 Kwon is known for her video installations exploring the relationship between works of art and the environments in which they are displayed. This exhibit shows works by Andy Warhol, Louise Nevelson, and Lois Greenfield, among others, along with a video loop of the pieces in their original settings. At the Whitney Museum/Philip Morris. ================================================== DOWN THE ROAD MARKETING IN THE E-BUSINESS WORLD NOV 2 AND 3 The Conference Board presents this conference on the new tools and techniques for e-business marketing. Topics include channel convergence, e-mail marketing strategies, and survival techniques for marketers in the new economy. At the Waldorf Astoria. Questions or comments for me or for our New York-based Bureau Chief? Contact us at New York City Editor http://www.ontheroad.com |