Automatic shift of events/venues does not work unless you click on carousel arrow

Description of problem:

The automatic shift of events and venues doesn't work. You have to manually click on the carousel arrow first, then the shift starts working.

Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable):

WKF2 ER8
EAP6 CR1
Both Firefox 10.0.3 and Google Chrome 17.0

How reproducible:

Always.

Steps to Reproduce:
1. package and deploy Ticket Monster example
2. click on 'Buy tickets now' button

Actual results:

The events are not shifted periodically. The Rock concert of the decade remains active.

Expected results:

The periodical shift of events should start immediately.

Additional info:
The same problem holds for venue carousel.