As we wrap this issue, the Summer Olympics in Beijing are still in full swing. The closing ceremonies are yet to come, but anyone who watched the opening ceremonies — even if just on TV — was astonished. Former Special Events Magazine Advisory...
Hand-finished, jewelry-quality name tags from Glamour Tags help event-goers create stylish first impressions. The company, with offices in Wahoo, Neb., and Dacula, Ga., offers the “Tag — You're It!” collection, which features name tags encrusted ...
The Place: The Canal
The Scoop: Located next to the historic Hiram Chittenden Locks on Seattle's canal waterway, the Canal blends rich brown and burgundy interior hues with contemporary nautical touches including metal salmon sculptures, rock-an...
“We definitely took care of the adults, but we absolutely had those kids covered,” says Joann Roth-Oseary of the 20 young guests and 75 accompanying grownups in attendance at an extravagant March birthday bash. The party, held at a private Beverl...
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'08 has been great for some event planning companies — mega events such as the Summer Olympics in Beijing and the U.S. presidential conventions are boosting forecasts overall. Our respondents ...
All the artistic director wanted was Paris.
At the after-party following its May win in the Pell Awards, which recognize distinguished achievement in the arts, the artistic director of Providence, R.I.-based Trinity Repertory Co. asked event des...
Upon learning that she could earn a bachelor's degree in hospitality management, Cedar Watson ditched her plans to major in psychology, opting to pursue studies that would lead to a career in event management instead. Now a graduate student at th...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration yesterday rescinded its advice to consumers to avoid eating jalapeño and serrano peppers grown, harvested or packed in Mexico.
The FDA took this action, the agency said, in light of the announcement yesterda...
International Special Events Society members from throughout the world gathered in St. Petersburg, Fla., Aug. 21-23 for Eventworld 2008, the association's annual meeting combining education, networking and accolades.
Despite the threat posed by ...
Although sour economic news dominates the headlines, mega events such as the Summer Olympics in Beijing and the U.S. presidential conventions this summer are adding up to a strong year for event planning companies. In the seventh annual "50 Top E...