BOOSTED BY THE recent popularity of celebrity poker tournaments and tribal gaming, along with the timeless allure of Las Vegas, casino events are hot, game vendors say. Adding to the excitement are new gaming options...
NEARLY THREE DECADES in event rental have taught Tom Brown a thing or two about how to sustain success. First off, when a good opportunity presents itself to you, take it...
ACCORDING TO PLANNER Mary Dann, the qualities that helped Rosalynn Sumners reach glory in the 1984 Winter Olympics also made the renowned figure skater an exciting, and challenging, client. “She's very creative and...
A MILLION-PLUS bucks may seem a rather extravagant gift for your average birthday celebrant. But Los Angeles' Museum of Contemporary Art is no average honoree. Likewise, the party celebrating MOCA's 25th year was not...
CAUTIOUS CORPORATIONS, AGING philanthropists and a host of new charitable causes add up to challenging times even for established fund-raising events. That's where event pros come in, bringing with them bold concepts...
A LIFETIME SPENT steeped in the world of fine hotels may take the shine off a premier property for some. But not for Jim Blauvelt. Despite a globe-trotting childhood as the son of a pharmaceutical executive, an...
TWO MEALS A day may seem skimpy to some, but for Ideas Event Decor & Production, those meals made for a full plate. That's because these weren't just any meals — they were sumptuous lunches and dinners prepared by so...
NOTHING ADDS ZING to a corporation's trade show presence like a live — and often very lively — special event. So say design pros along with their savvy marketing and communications counterparts, who note a major...
