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J. Riccardo Benavides and his team at Ideas create a fairy-tale world for the San Francisco Ballet to celebrate the U.S. premiere of choreographer Christopher Wheeldon’s “Cinderella.” Photos by Drew Altizer.
Occasions Caterers masterminds the legendary Corcoran Ball at Washington's Corcoran Gallery of Art, where guests dine amid masterpieces. Photos by Pepe Gomez.
Although social media can be a great way to extend events, sometimes confidentiality concerns trump social sharing. Here, special event experts share how they shut down social media postings when necessary.
Special event planners on the East Coast and Mid-Atlantic must prepare for cicada swarms this month, when millions of insects will emerge from the ground to plaque parties.
Event producer Merryl Brown Events teams with designer Rrivre Works to help the Pacific Pride Foundation celebrate its second Royal Ball. Photos by Isaac Hernandez.
