San Francisco remembers 1906 quake Mixing solemnity and humor, San Franciscans gathered on Market Street last Tuesday to commemorate the 1906 earthquake and fire, which devastated the city. Many donned period dress to watch a parade, sip cocktails...
The disaster stories of last year, including earthquakes and hurricanes, have faded from the headlines--at least for those who don't live in the ravaged areas. But suppliers in the special event industry haven't forgotten. Whether it's south Asia...
Stars of both the special event and entertainment worlds were named to the creative team to produce the opening and closing ceremonies of the Beijing Olympic Games, to be held Aug. 8-24, 2008. Renowned film director Zhang Yimou ("Raise the Red...
Winning an elite bicycle race takes stamina, strategy and skill. The same can be said for managing a touring catering operation. British caterer Eat to the Beat took high-end catering on the road in February, serving some 9,000 VIPs in 10 cities...
A Moroccan fantasy, a cowboy poker game, the innermost thoughts of desperate singles out on dates--all are fodder for the imaginations of tabletop designers. And 10 great examples of their work made up this year's Tabletop Gallery, on display at...
Specialty linen giant GBS Linens, headquartered in Anaheim, Calif., opened its fifth outlet last week. The company said it plans to add other locations in Texas that will provide laundry service, too...
GBS opens Dallas outlet Specialty linen giant GBS Linens, headquartered in Anaheim, Calif., opened its fifth outlet last week. The company said it plans to add other locations in Texas that will provide laundry service, too .....
Scotland center goes green Edinburgh International Conference Centre has been honored for its success in reducing waste and cutting power use by the Business Environment Partnership and Scottish Enterprise. The center's "green" strategy not only...
