Yes to Oscar-style decor Despite the threat of lawsuits from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for trademark infringement, 69 percent of respondents to a recent online poll from Special Events say they ...
Gluten-free Appetizers OfferedAppetizers USA has introduced a new line of kabobs to its gluten-free offerings; the foods are created for guests who must avoid wheat, barley, rye, malt and oats. The new roasted root v...
Cupcakes still count Although some food writers say that pie has replaced the cupcake as the hippest dessert, the latest online poll from Special Events begs to differ. Only 29 percent say "pie is the new cupcake," w...
Rimmer for Drink Glasses AvailableNew from Lime Tree Cove, the "Barmaid" unit makes rimming a glass with salt, sugar or a spice blend quick and easy, the manufacturer says. Suited for use with margaritas, mojitos, ma...
The No. 1 story with readers of Special Events last month was the threat from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts of Sciences to sue an Atlanta event planner over her use of "Oscar-style" decor.
One of the galling as...
Vinoy Renaissance Offers Free Site Visit for PlannersIn honor of its 85th anniversary, the iconic St. Petersburg, Fla.-based Vinoy Renaissance Resort & Golf Club will award a free, two-day VIP site visit for two to p...
Event veteran MARTIN A.J. VAN KEKEN JR. announced yesterday that his Vancouver, British Columbia-based MVKA will "transition into a new corporate phase," ceasing operations as a special event and production company...
Portable Bar Offers Interchangeable Wraps, Seat CoversA new portable bar system from Best of Times offers a range of easy-to-use theme wraps for the steel-frame bar unit. The bar--which comes with four folding bar st...
Results of event impact study available In the depths of the recession, ISES and other industry organizations supported a study to determine the true economic significance of the event and meeting industry. ISES...
