One of the fastest growing disciplines of event expertise is found in the little-publicized but highly populated world of academia. This specific market — where planners face unique challenges in adhering to protocol and budgetary restrictions — ...
For a roaring good time, Wild Wonders Productions, located in Carlsbad, Calif., sends exotic animals with knowledgeable trainers to events around the U.S. The licensed and insured company cares for some 75 “animal ambassadors,” including an allig...
Just add water — Prina's water screen displays projections of images, logos and videos. Designed by Miami-based Prina with the rigors of touring and traveling in mind, the self-supporting device comes in 7-foot-long aluminum modules that can be c...
SITE: STINGAREE
ADDRESS: 454 Sixth Ave., San Diego, CA 92101
WEB SITE: www.stingsandiego.com
SPIRITED SETTING: Set in San Diego's Gaslamp District, the three-story venue can accommodate a total of 1,500 guests. The first level is outfitted wit...
THE Special Event team collaborated with an exceptional group of chairs and sponsors in Los Angeles this year. These event professionals made each event at the conference and trade show special indeed. Los Angeles' first-class event community pro...
As we begin our 25th year publishing Special Events Magazine, each month we salute event professionals who have reached career milestones.
SINCE manning the barbecue as a favor for a friend in 1967, Sam Orlando Sr. has built an epicurean empire ...
GUESTS often enjoy apparently effortless events, but a peek behind the scenes can reveal last-minute adjustments by some fast-thinking event professionals.
Such was the case at two events honoring the senior partners of an insurance company in J...
LOS Angeles is known for blockbusters, and that goes for The Special Event trade show and conference, held Jan. 9-12 at the Los Angeles Convention Center and other legendary venues in the city. This year's show broke all records in its 23-year hi...
ELGIN Woodman, chef de cuisine of A Joy Wallace Catering Production and Design Team in Miami, claims, “I'm not an artist. I just think the actual ingredients make food beautiful.” Despite her modesty, food presentations are becoming increasingly ...