Mimi O'ConnorGifts & SwagMaking ChangeCoinciding with the first day of the New York International Gift Fair, Gift for Life's annual benefit introduced a new beneficiary and showcased a revamped, less formal format.January 26, 2009New YorkJumping for JoySmart planning and sponsors secured in advanced helped make the School of American Ballet's 75th anniversary program extensive as well as budget-friendly.January 16, 2009Los Angeles / Southern CaliforniaOff the BooksComic-Con has grown from a modest gathering in a hotel basement to a convention that attracts big-time talent, sponsors, and exhibitors.November 24, 2008Social EventsBig Top of the RockDiesel hosted a rock 'n' roll circus on a Brooklyn pier to celebrate the company's 30th anniversary.October 14, 2008Event Production & FabricationWho Can Produce a Cool Tribute Video?September 8, 2008New YorkMeet and EatJuly 16, 2008TabletopPark PlacesThis year's Friends of the High Line benefit revived 2007's concept of cocktails at the IAC Building, followed by dinner in three colorful rooms across the street.June 27, 2008Programming & EntertainmentM.C.s Gone WildHow to keep talent from going off-book and out-of-bounds.June 12, 2008RentalsSitting PrettyOffice furniture manufacturer Allsteel staged an artsy installation to introduce its sleek new Acuity chair.May 14, 2008ChicagoNight VisionSummer picnics don\'t have to be sunny. More companies are holding their outings in the evening.May 5, 2008Previous PagePage 3 of 8Next PageTop StoriesEvent Design & DecorThe Unexpected Places Top Designers Have Found Event InspirationFrom airport ceilings to childhood snacks, here's how everyday objects and moments have inspired some jaw-dropping event designs.Event Production & FabricationRobin Hood's 2024 Benefit Gala Enters 'The Matrix'—with No Glitches but Plenty of GlamourSportsWhy This Florida City Is Investing in Sports TourismIndustry InsidersHow To Design Perfect Name BadgesExperiential Marketing, Activations & SponsorshipsGo Beyond the Screen and See Inside Prime Video’s Immersive 'For Your Consideration' Activation