In 2002, I met one of the people I admire most. It was culinary legend Julia Child, and I was just one of many fans lined up at a cooking school where she was signing her books. I have a photo of me with Mrs. Child, which I wish I could have...
Creating upscale events is nothing new for Los Angeles-based event planner Sonia Sharma, owner of Sonia Sharma Events, so she was quick to take on a high-end Sweet 16 party. Inspired by her teen client's interest in French history — particularly ...
It used to be that the sole family-friendly corporate event was the company picnic. But not anymore. Now, corporations host a wide range of events that free parents from the babysitter hunt and include kids in the fun.
GOOD, GREEN FUN
Janine Mi...
She got her start planning elaborately themed parties for family members when she was barely old enough to drive. She honed her skills by aligning herself with big-name event pros including Colin Cowie and Mindy Weiss, observing every move her me...
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How big is the average party rental warehouse? Not big enough, most rental operators agree. Finding creative ways to use space efficiently pays off big, and three rental experts shared their techniques for doing so at ARA's Rental Show, held in L...
Once, there was the event menu and the vegetarian option. Was the option interesting? Usually not. And according to executive chef Michael R. Vlasich, CEC, of the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, it often still isn't. He notes that vegetarians “us...
The Gala Awards competition will still honor great event design and strategy. But how you create your entry changes this year. “Our Advisory Board has recommended changes in how entries are put together and what information entrants should supply...
If Claudette Bouton wrote a roundup of her career, it would include everything from a car saleswoman to a “gas rodeo” organizer. These days, the corporate event planner for Atlanta-based AGL Resources, a natural gas distributor, hosts events for ...