Three's a charm: First-time Gala nominees Jaclyn Bernstein and Rob Hulsmeyer of New York-based Empire Force Events became first-time Gala winners, taking home three awards, two of which were for the same event...
ALTHOUGH IT'S CALLED the "City of Angels," it is rare to find winged heavenly creatures flying above Los Angeles, let alone making appearances at the city's convention center. However, calling upon the power of the heavens was the feat executed by...
When a window of opportunity comes along, take it-which is what more than 4,200 special event professionals did January 7- 11 at The Special Event '99 in Orlando, Florida. There, attendees got a new view on business, cuisine and design trends...
1st Place, Budget $1,000 and Above Rogelio Gonzales, owner of Fantasyland, an event design firm in the Republic of Panana, took first place in the Budget $1,000 and Above category. His elaborate, colorful untitled tablescape was a celebration of...
MINIMAL DECOR WITH maximum impact was the design focus of a birthday party for hip hop recording artist and producer Sean "Puff Daddy" Combs. Produced by New York-based Icon Event Marketing and held at Cipriani, a historic renovated bank building...
You gotta jump, jive and then you wail! Swing performers put guests in a Big Band mood. The evening progressed to incorporate music and dance from all eras. Entertainment was produced by T. Skorman Productions, Orlando, and Wild Video Dance Party...
SeaWorld Florida played host to Opening Night, co-produced by Connie Riley, CSEP, of T. Skorman Productions, Orlando, and David DeLoach of the Magic Kingdom Park. For this event, which was a cooperative effort between ISES and The Special Event...