Galas/Fundraisers

Gatsby Gala: Alison Silcoff Events Gins Up a 'Great Gatsby' Theme for the Daffodil Ball

Wed, 08 May 2013 11:09:00 +0000

Alison Silcoff and team create a Roaring '20s, "Great Gatsby" gala for the 20th annual Daffodil Ball.

Back at the Ball: Merryl Brown Gives the Pacific Pride Foundation's Second Royal Ball a Sexy Spin

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:09:00 +0000

Event producer Merryl Brown Events teams with designer Rrivre Works to help the Pacific Pride Foundation celebrate its second Royal Ball. Photos by Isaac Hernandez.

Fond of Bond: The Toronto International Film Festival Goes All Bond Thanks to e=mc2 events

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:10:00 +0000

The Toronto International Film Festival celebrates 50 years of James Bond films with a dazzling fundraiser staged in September by event powerhouse e=mc2 events.

Seattle Shines: Vangard Events Designs the Emerald City Applause Awards

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 18:01:00 +0000

Vangard Events creates an elegant awards evening for the 2013 Seattle ISES Emerald City Applause Awards, where Marrakesh comes to the Pacific Northwest.

Evergreen: Merryl Brown Events Grows Another Great Green Gala

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 22:48:00 +0000

Merryl Brown Events once again grows an eco-chic gala for The Community Environmental Council of Santa Barbara.

Enjoy the Gala Award Nominees

Tue, 01 Jan 2013 17:00:00 +0000

THE EDITORS

Come celebrate with us at The Special Event 2013, where the winners will be named

Special Events takes pride in presenting great event work from throughout the world: the Gala Award nominees

Special Events Announces 2012 Gala Award Nominees

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 13:18:00 +0000

Special Events Staff

The granddaddy of special event industry awards names the slate of nominees for 2012.

Outstanding special events from throughout the world are honored with a Gala Award nomination.

Total Event Resources Puts Three Events in One for the National Restaurant Association

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:00:00 +0000

Susan Cuadrado

Innovative cuisine, a first-ever awards ceremony and a spirited pop concert are new highlights of the National Restaurant Association's annual gala.

Creating a first-ever, high-end event can be daunting enough. Add a guest list comprising 500 foodies and top foodservice professionals who have seen,

Decor Does Triple Duty at Fundraising Events, Experts Say

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 21:10:00 +0000

Susan Cuadrado

Decor at fundraising galas does triple duty, offering good looks along with branding and even entertainment opportunities.

From messages on cocktail napkins to oversize set pieces, decor at fundraising events can support the charity's message.

Gala Award 2012 Entries Due This Friday

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 20:09:00 +0000

Special Events Staff

Entries for the Gala Awards—the most prestigious award in special events—are due Friday, Sept. 21.