Crowd Compass Offers Mobile Event App Crowd Compass offers branded event applications for mobile devices, enabling event organizers to put many event specifics—such as event locations, schedules, contacts and topics—into attendees' hands. With so...

The GREENBRIER in White Sulphur Springs, W.V., has named CASEY LAVIN vice president of food and beverage and RICH ROSENDALE, CEC, executive chef. Call 800/624-6070 … Chef JOSÉ ANDRÉS of THINK FOOD GROUP and RIDGEWELLS CATERING, both in Washingto...

Deft use of color and space created a bravura season-opening gala for LA Opera, held Sept. 12 at the Los Angeles Music Center. The event team faced the familiar challenge of keeping a familiar venue fresh, notes LA Opera special events manager J...

A veteran Atlanta special event planner has just avoided being hoodwinked by a party scam notable for its celebrity tie-in and elaborate set-up. Terry Singleton, CSEP, president of CCP Events, says she feels "embarrassed by being so stupid" at al...

Walt Disney Family Museum Opens Oct. 1 New in San Francisco's Presidio is the Walt Disney Family Museum, which opens tomorrow, Oct. 1. The museum chronicles the early life of Walt Disney, from his pioneering cartoon days through his remarkable su...