This year's Primetime Emmy Awards Governors Ball, slated for Sept. 21, will celebrate its 60th anniversary with a traditional diamond motif. The media saw a preview of the "diamond anniversary"-themed affair on Thursday.
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The threat of Hurricane Gustav on the Gulf Coast put the damper on appearances by some politicians at the Republican National Convention, but the party pace continues unabated, event pros tell Special Events. The convention runs Sep. 1-4 in Minne...
“Trend” can be a dirty word, often amounting to little more than a flash in the pan. Instead, event chefs prefer their pans to sizzle with something that has staying power. Here, catering experts embrace food trends worth trying.
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“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...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration yesterday rescinded its advice to consumers to avoid eating jalapeño and serrano peppers grown, harvested or packed in Mexico.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...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration last week added serrano peppers from Mexico to its list of foods that consumers should avoid. The agency discovered a specific strain of salmonella bacteria on both a sample pepper and a sample of irrigation ...
Sometimes you need a blood-red cocktail to go with your Halloween vampire bash. Other times, there's not a theme in sight — but the menu can still add signature style. Here, three caterers show us the spectrum: from conceptual menus for low-key e...
Brussels, Belgium-based Dinner in the Sky proves the sky really is the limit when it comes to dining options. With the ability to take 22 guests to a viewing height of up to 180 feet, Dinner in the Sky allows event planners to create the perfect ...
The U.S. presidential election is still three months away, but two far bigger events--at least in terms of special events--are coming up quickly. The Democratic National Convention comes to Denver Aug. 25-28, followed by the Republican National C...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday gave the all-clear to jalapeno and serrano peppers grown in the United States, revoking its warning issued just two days before that consumers completely avoid the chiles. A grueling investigation i...
