Diamonds are Emmy Gala's Best Friend

This year's Primetime Emmy Awards Governors Ball, slated for Sept. 21, will celebrate its 60th anniversary with a traditional diamond motif....

Politicos Pause But Parties Don't at GOP Convention

The threat of Hurricane Gustav on the Gulf Coast put the damper on appearances by some politicians at the Republican National Convention, but the party pace continues unabated....

Confetti: Perfect Surroundings Goes Around the World in One Party

Elizabeth Arnold

All the artistic director wanted was Paris. At the after-party following its May win in the Pell Awards, which recognize distinguished achievement in...

Successful Fundraising in Tight Economy

By Christine Landry

Times are tight, but good causes still need money. So how do event producers work with scaled-back budgets? Read on....

Guest Room: Anne Dunsmore on Fundraising in Tough Times

By Lisa Hurley

She was born into the catering business. Anne Dunsmore's father Joe Hyde was a prominent caterer in New York State, and she and her two brothers came...

The Last Word: Antonia Keller Blends Food and Fundraising

By Natasha Garber

Antonia Keller caught the event bug early. She started planning events while a Spanish major at Louisiana State University. After graduating in 2000,...

Galas: Tom Bercu Puts Fashion into Fundraiser

By Natasha Garber

The April fundraising gala benefiting children's charity Father Joe's Villages was a special occasion in more ways than one. Not only was the event a...

Party Pace Heats Up for Dem, GOP Conventions

By Lisa Hurley

The U.S. presidential election is still three months away, but two far bigger events--at least in terms of special events--are coming up quickly. The Democratic National Convention comes to Denver Aug. 25-28, followed by the Republican National Convention Sept. 1-4 in Minneapolis-St. Paul. ...

Galas: Ideas Puts Ballet Gala Soles on Ice

By Natasha Garber

When San Francisco-based Ideas Event Decor & Production opted not to bid on the San Francisco Ballet's 2008 opening night gala an event the company had...

Confetti: Dorothy Draper-theme Event is Absolutely Fabulous

Elizabeth Arnold

Transforming raw office space into a society-worthy soiree might have given even legendary debutante-turned-designer Dorothy Draper pause. But Fort Lauderdale,...