Bright Lights, Big Buildings: British Special Effects Pros Create Dramatic Summer Spectaculars

British special effects experts are continuing their tradition of creating stunning projection spectacles this summer, including the Edinburgh Tattoo in Scotland and Art on the Waterfront in Liverpool....

"Color" Will be the Star of 2009 Emmy Governors Ball

Designers of the 2009 Emmy Awards Governors Ball, slated for Sept. 20 at the L.A. Convention Center, gave the press a sneak peek of the annual special event, where "color" will be king....

Tabletop Gallery 2010 Competition Opens

Special Events Magazine will select the best tabletop designs in two budget categories at The Special Event 2010, Jan. 12-15 in New Orleans. ...

ISES Awards 2009 Esprits at Eventworld in San Francisco

ISES members gathered Saturday night for a gala evening celebrating the Esprit Award winners, saluting outstanding work in special events....

Education Sessions, SEARCH Event Highlight Day 2 of ISES Eventworld 2009

ISES members from throughout the world gathered in San Francisco yesterday to get smarter about business, social networking and other vital topics for special event professionals on Day 2 of Eventworld 2009....

ISES Eventworld 2009 Opens in San Francisco

ISES members mix business and pleasure at Eventworld 2009 in San Francisco....

Tough Times Bring Tighter Scrutiny for RFPs

The work required to create and respond to Requests for Proposals for special events is always tough. And not surprisingly, today's lousy economy is making following the rules even more important....

Bold American Creates a Sunny-side-up Wedding

A 100-year-old factory may not seem like a stunning wedding setting—until Atlanta-based Bold American Events & Catering went to work. ...

Caterer Compass UK and Ireland boosts "Fish to Avoid" list

Mega caterer Compass Group UK and Ireland announced this week that it is increasing its "Fish to Avoid" list from 13 species to 69....

Picnics, Package Deals: Caterers Try New Tactics to Keep Cooking in the Recession

To cook up sales, some caterers are not only revamping the menus they offer for special events but are venturing into entirely new segments, particularly budget-friendly picnics....

FDA Announces Cilantro Recall in Texas

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Saturday that Sweet Superior Fruit Ltd. of McAllen, Texas, is recalling 104 crates of fresh cilantro (coriander) because the product has the potential to be contaminated with salmonella....

ISES Extends Eventworld 2009 Discount Registration

The International Special Events Society announced Monday that it will extend early-bird discount registration for the Eventworld special event professional conference until July 24....

Jackson "Miracle" Memorial Event Runs Smoothly

The mega memorial for pop star Michael Jackson in Los Angeles yesterday ran so smoothly that a Los Angeles Police Department spokesman told the Los Angeles Times it was "a miracle." ...

Special Event Logistics Expert Studies Jackson Memorial Plans

The list of celebrities slated to appear at the memorial service for superstar Michael Jackson tomorrow at Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles is impressive. But what if half a million would-be attendees show up, too? ...

Events Will be Popular but Budgets Tight in 2010, says Special Events Corporate Event Study

Yes to events, but no to better budgets in 2010. That's the reading from this year's "Corporate Event Marketplace Study," presented every year by Special Events Magazine. ...

Top 5 Articles for June 2009 from Special Events

The economy's doldrums and hopes for signs of a recovery are the most popular topics this month on the Special Events Web site....

PCMA and ACTE Announce Strategic Alliance

The Professional Convention Management Association and the Association of Corporate Travel Executives today announced plans to develop a "progressive and innovative" strategic alliance....

Sail Boston Wins Funding for Tall Ships Event

Boston's Sail Boston organization finally secured needed funding last week to present the venerable "tall ships" festival free to the public. ...

Theme Decor Making a Comeback, Special Event Designers Say

Although some special event designers pooh-pooh event decor with an obvious theme, 48 percent of respondents to a recent online poll from Special Events say they are creating more true themed events. ...

Festival Season Not So Festive as Public Funding Dries Up

Strained government budgets put the kibosh on famous festivals and other special events this summer....

Los Angeles Scrambles to Fund Laker Parade

Despite 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. ...

Acapulco Fights Tourism Slump with Incentives

Battling a tourism slump aggravated by ongoing drug-related violence, Acapulco's destination marketing office released a statement Thursday stressing the Mexican government's commitment to the safety of both tourists and residents. ...

Canceled Programs Cost Millions, Study Says

In news that comes as no surprise to those in the event and meetings industry, the average meeting planner expects to cancel or postpone meetings worth $560,000 in room revenue in 2009 and 2010. ...

Gala Awards Competition 2009 Starts Today

Starting today, Special Events Magazine is accepting entries for its 2009 Gala Awards competition, which honors the finest work in special events. ...

ISES Names 2009-10 Board of Governors

The International Special Events Society, headquartered in Chicago, announced its 2009-2010 International Board of Governors yesterday...

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