Wendy WollenbergChicagoThe Real DealFor its annual gala and auction, the Renaissance Society created a contemporary art gallery atmosphere—complete with a Jeff Koons sculpture up for raffle—in the Merchandise Mart's event space.September 8, 2008ChicagoTrump Hotel Introduces 53 Spa GuestroomsSeptember 8, 2008ChicagoMichael Phelps Comes to Town to Promote Chicago's 2016 Olympic BidSeptember 2, 2008BizBash ListsChicago Jazz Festival Celebrates 30th Anniversary With a Week of ActivitiesAugust 28, 2008ChicagoThe Pony Brings a Rustic Yet Refined Vibe to LakeviewAugust 28, 2008StrategyBizBash Chicago Hosts First Event Style ExpoAugust 21, 2008Event Design & DecorWho Does Fantastic Flowers on the Cheap?August 20, 2008BizBash ListsShips AhoyTo celebrate the start of the Air & Water Show, the Junior League of Chicago put the Adler Planetarium's skyline terrace to good use by hosting a beachy cocktail party and a heated bean bag tournament.August 19, 2008ChicagoSmall Business Organization Hosts V.I.P. Crowd to Meet Bill RancicAugust 19, 2008Food TrendsViand Restaurant Creates Red and Blue Menus for Election SeasonAugust 18, 2008Previous PagePage 3 of 11Next PageTop StoriesMeetingsHow RenderATL Is Redefining the Concept of Tech ConferencesThe three-day event featured a playful carnival theme along with a programming lineup of workshops, panels, and networking opportunities.Industry InsidersSatisfying the Content Creators in Your CrowdSportsFit for Events: 15 Hotels With Next-Level Sports Amenities for GroupsIndustry InsidersOff the Sidelines: 10 Ways to Turn Soccer Hype Into Brand HeatEvent Design & DecorHow BET’s Stylish Anniversary Dinner Honored the Past—and Embraced the Future