Skylight is a recently renovated special events space located in Manhattan’s West SoHo area. Operated by the team from Sky Studios, Skylight offers 18,000 square feet of dramatic and flexible stark, white space that can be used for fashion shows, trade shows, exhibitions, and other special events, with a capacity for 1,200 reception guests and as many as 800 for a banquet/dinner. Noted amenities include Skylight's 20-foot ceilings, a 3,000-square-foot terrace, and, of course, a series of spectacular skylights. Its ground-floor space with drive-in access makes loading in and out a snap. rn

Created by the team from Sky Studios and Skylight, Skyline Studios & Gallery opened in fall 2008. It is a newly renovated venue just steps from Midtown, Chelsea, and the Javits Center. Skyline moves beyond the concept of the raw space, embracing the architectural details of the building while presenting a modern backdrop for the high-end event. The Skyline Building offers 7,500 square feet of space on each of its three levels, and features one of the largest rooftops in the city.

Song Division helps strengthen teams through its unique, interactive songwriting process. They specialize in: Teambuilding

Teams write the music and lyrics to completely original songs with the help of musicians whose credits include David Bowie, Queen, and Aerosmith. No musical experience is required.

• Groups from one to 10,000+
• Any venue worldwide
• No musical experience required, and you don’t have to sing on your own, unless you want to!

Jersey Street Furniture rents fun, funky, cool, sophisticated, and elegant furniture for all types of events, including bar mitzvahs, weddings, sweet 16s, corporate events, holiday parties, and trade shows. It creates a mood to fit your event with its wide range of fabrics and designs, along with carpeting, pipe and draping, and lighting. rn

rnWhether it’s a small lounge for an intimate party or a large corporate event or wedding, make your first stop Jersey Street.

Guastavino’s is an architectural masterpiece now available exclusively for private events. Under the 59th Street Bridge, with soaring granite arches and a vaulted ceiling, Guastavino’s is an incredible venue designed specifically for private events. In addition to its 25,000-square-foot interior, Guastavino’s Midtown location also boasts a private garden.

The American Museum of Natural History is a one-of-a-kind experience, every single time. Forty-five exhibition halls tempt your guests to venture to the edge of the universe, fathom the mysteries of the ocean, and trek into the exotic heart of the rain forest. Screen a film or stage a presentation in an elegant Beaux-Arts theater. Host a bash under suspended planets. Celebrate a milestone amid the most marvelous bones in the world. Choose the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable occasion.

Whether intimate or opulent, your occasion will enjoy the utmost care and attention to detail. Customized menus offer the finest in contemporary food using the freshest seasonal ingredients. Chef de Cuisine Pierre Grillet-Aubert, whose previous experience includes the fabled Lucas Carton restaurant in Paris as well as top-flight New York caterers, will create dishes especially for you. Their impeccable services will reflect the sophistication and discernment that your guests appreciate from you.

Current B.R. Guest properties in New York City include Atlantic Grill, Blue Fin, Blue Water Grill, Dos Caminos, Fiamma (with three stars from The New York Times), Primehouse New York, Vento Trattoria, Ruby Foo's and Wildwood Barbeque. B.R. Guest locations outside of New York include Fiamma Trattoria in the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Blue Water Grill and David Burke's Primehouse in Chicago, and the recently opened Dos Caminos at the Palazzo Resort Hotel in Las Vegas.

As one of New York's top event designers, Frank Alexander has established himself as an influential designer able to transform any environment into a memorable and unexpected atmosphere. His work is commissioned by clients in the fashion, movie, music, corporate, and nonprofit industries. Frank has designed events both nationally and abroad for such esteemed clients as Louis Vuitton, GQ, Warner Bros. Pictures, Condé Nast, Mercedes-Benz, PepsiCo, and Trump Dubai.

Conveniently located in Midtown, ‘21,’ by Orient-Express, offers 10 beautifully appointed private rooms. Parties of 10 to 200 for lunch or dinner, or as many as 400 for a reception, will enjoy the Grand Award-winning wine list, sumptuous American cuisine, and superior service. Plan an event in the wine cellar for a truly incomparable dining experience. The famous Bar Room restaurant is also available for dine-arounds and buyouts. Inclusive packages start at $75 for lunch and $150 for dinner.

A new era for Columbia University Faculty House, Upper Manhattan’s premier event space, is here. Now accepting year-round bookings, this campus landmark welcomes meetings and events with a unique blend of cosmopolitan style and campus serenity. With exteriors faithfully restored to 1920s glory, Faculty House is now completely retrofitted inside to reflect modern tastes and support 21st-century technology. Globally inspired cuisine adds sophistication to this elegant gem.

AFR Event Furnishings is thrilled to introduce a new, captivating custom line of event furnishings. They provide exceptional rental solutions for special events, corporate meetings, and trade shows nationwide. They guarantee quality, style, and competitive pricing, and complement their products with outstanding customer service. With 11 facilities throughout the nation, AFR has the ability to offer consistency on a national basis.

Smash is a high-end entertainment company that will help you select the perfect entertainment for your events & parties. Casino, Texas Hold’em tournaments, and the finest performers – including Hawaiian shows, belly dancers, living statues, body-painted models, fire-eaters, psychics, and stilt walkers – as well as any other entertainment you desire. Most importantly, Smash Entertainment is dedicated to providing clients with the kind of support and partnership needed to make each event a Smash!

Frederick P. Rose Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center’s 100,000-square-foot, highly acclaimed performing arts center and special events facility, includes two magnificent venues—Rose Theater and The Allen Room, with a 50- by 90-foot glass wall presenting spectacular views of Central Park—as well as Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola, an intimate jazz club. The Atrium, an expansive gathering space with windows overlooking Central Park, and the Irene Diamond Education Center, with two multipurpose classrooms and a fully equipped recording studio, complete the space. Versatile and spacious, Frederick P. Rose Hall offers a variety of options for your nonprofit, corporate, and personal celebrations.

Welcome to the Prince George Ballroom, Manhattan’s premier gathering space. Meticulously restored to its original Neo-Renaissance splendor, this luxurious venue is the place for special events: weddings, fashion shows, galas, photo and film shoots, trade shows, corporate and nonprofit dinners, and concerts. The ballroom is a unique space that requires minimal decor and boasts great acoustics. In the vibrant Madison Square neighborhood, the elegantly appointed, 4,800-square-foot ballroom features ceiling murals that soar 16 feet above a herringbone oak floor; four massive golden columns, carved in Renaissance style on the upper sections and fluted on the lower; and elaborate carvings. rnAdjacent to a 3,000-square-foot art gallery and tearoom, this grand venue has been the setting for society events and major corporate functions.rnHost your next event in regal fashion, and support a great cause!

One Atlantic is Atlantic City’s premier event space and event planning firm. Perched 100 yards out over the Atlantic Ocean, One Atlantic produces extraordinary events with unparalleled views of the sea, sand, and skyline through floor-to-ceiling windows. Offering world-class gourmet catering, a staff of expert planners, and the highest-quality partners, One Atlantic delivers superior service to customize every event, on-site or off-premise, and realize each client’s unique vision.

No place can compare to the style and elegance of this most historic of settings, conveniently located on the waterfront overlooking New York Harbor and the Statue of Liberty. Versatile event spaces create the backdrop for a truly unique and highly personalized event. Options are without limit, from intimate settings for small gatherings to ballrooms that can accommodate formal affairs. A professional and dedicated event staff focuses on the details so that you may focus on enjoying your event.

The Imperial and Royal Court Confectionary Bakery—started in Vienna, in 1786—opened its first international location in Manhattan. The Austrian coffee house, perfecting the confectionary art for more than 200 years, is in the Plaza (at Fifth Avenue and Central Park), offering confectionary baked goods, authentic Demel coffee, exclusive handmade chocolate products, and more. Since 2002, the house, steeped in Austrian history, has been part of the high-quality and service-oriented DO & CO Group.

Illumination is where corporate and social clients are served with equal passion. It’s where the science of marketing meets the art of events through planning, design, coordination, and management. Challenge Illumination’s team to use their left and right brains to create your custom event experience, such as a product launch, cocktail reception, employee picnic, holiday celebration, investor presentation, award dinner, or any other type of meeting or special event that meets your unique need.

BizBash SCHED* is the leading provider of interactive event calendars, personal agenda builders, social networking, and communication tools for conferences, meetings, and festivals. BizBash SCHED* makes it easy for planners to publish detailed session information and keep attendees up to date. It allows attendees to plan their day and easily integrates with their existing calendar tools, like Outlook and iCal, as well as social networks like Facebook and Twitter.