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Festival Season Not So Festive as Public Funding Dries UpStrained government budgets put the kibosh on famous festivals and other special events this summer.... |
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Los Angeles Scrambles to Fund Laker ParadeDespite its elation when local basketball team the Lakers won their 15th National Basketball Association championship Sunday night, city fathers in Los Angeles are struggling to find the estimated $2 million needed to stage a victory parade tomorrow. ... |
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Recall of Children's Face Paint ExpandedThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Friday that Fun Express Inc., based in Omaha, has expanded its May 12 recall of face paints, commonly used on children at parties and festivals, to include two more colors. ... |
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Fears of Swine Flu Ease But Planners Stay WaryAs the strain of H1NI "swine" flu dominating the headlines appears to be less virulent than feared, officials in both the U.S. and Mexico are beginning to ease up on restrictions.... |
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City Wants More Special Events to Boost TourismIncentive events for big business may be in the doghouse, but special events are the solution--at least in the eyes of Reno, Nev., city council--to boosting city coffers. ... |
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The Last Word: EventPros John Short and Bill Svoboda on Building Their BusinessAs an event planner for the Greater Kansas City [Mo.] Chamber of Commerce for 18 years, Bill Svoboda learned a lot about small businesses with big aspirations.... |
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Venues Ready to Go Dark for Earth Hour 2009Venues throughout the world are getting ready to turn out the lights for an hour on Saturday evening in support of Earth Hour. ... |
