November 1, 2011

Columns

Editor's Page: Cautious Cheer Nov 1, 2011 12:00 PM It's our end-of the-year issue, and with the holidays coming soon, we have some presents for you. Nothing brings a special event to life as well as lighting....

The Last Word: Hooks On Party Rental Nov 1, 2011 12:00 PM, By Lisa Hurley Dan Hooks worked his way up in the family rental business--continues to make it work....

ISES Pages November-December 2011 Nov 1, 2011 12:00 PM The latest from Joyce Scardina Becker, Eventworld 2012 and more....

Departments

Confetti: POP Kollaborative Upends Expectations for a Thought-provoking Gala Nov 1, 2011 12:00 PM, Susan Cuadrado The kickoff gala for a thought-provoking speaker series had the event team at POP Kollaborative kicking around some challenging questions....

Event Diva Offers Event Elements Straight Out of India Nov 1, 2011 12:00 PM Seema Syed's event career has taken her from Hollywood to Bollywood literally. ...

Food for Fetes: Cocktails Worth Celebrating Nov 1, 2011 12:00 PM, By Susan Cuadrado Three mixologists offer their take on holiday bar trends, from comfort food-inspired cocktails and house-made cordials to sake pairings and booze-infused bites....

Masters of Special Event Lighting Share Their Secrets Nov 1, 2011 12:00 PM, By Natasha Garber Lighting doesn't simply add one more visual element to an event environment it enhances, improves and, at its best, transforms every element....

The Astonishing World of Immersive Event Technologies Nov 1, 2011 12:00 PM, By Natasha Garber Hot new technologies amp up the corporate event experience, and keep it amped....

Articles

Find the Path to Prosperity at The Special Event 2012 Nov 1, 2011 12:00 PM Is it time for a fresh approach for your event business? You will find it at The Special Event 2012, Jan. 24-27 in Tampa, Fla. With the theme Event 3.0:...

14th Annual Special Events' 30 Top Event Rental Companies List Nov 1, 2011 12:00 PM, Edited by Lisa Hurley All told, the companies listed here—which represent three-quarters of a billon in business--predict revenue will run 3.1 percent ahead of last year....

What Can a Tent Do? Almost Anything for Special Events Nov 1, 2011 12:00 PM, By The Editors Tents that stop traffic, take the fiel--and more, much more....

Hotels Check Out Better Special Event Business in 2011-12 Nov 1, 2011 12:00 PM, By Lisa Hurley Although the go-go days of the mid-2000s are gone, many hoteliers are seeing special event business perk up at their properties....