Katie WilmethWashington DCWhere to Host a Meeting or ConferenceDecember 26, 2008Venues & Destinations3 New Museums Available for EventsDecember 23, 2008TabletopCapital BoundAARP the Magazine moved its annual awards dinner to D.C. in conjunction with its yearlong 50th anniversary festivities in the capital.December 11, 2008TabletopInto the BlueFor its annual awards gala, nonprofit organization Africare honored President Bush and filled the Hilton ballroom with watery lighting and color-changing centerpieces.November 14, 2008Food TrendsModern Restaurant Opens in Frederick With Multiple Event OptionsAugust 26, 2008RentalsTuscana Launches Weekend Reincarnation as LED-Lit LoungeAugust 7, 2008Programming & EntertainmentManagement Association Center Offers High-Tech Meeting SpaceJuly 22, 2008TabletopPrimary ColorsAs a finale to its 79th annual convention, the League of Latin American Citizens dressed the Washington Hilton ballroom in patriotic ware and brought in Hillary Clinton to speak.July 15, 2008Venues & DestinationsCrime and Punishment Museum Offers TV Studio and Roof Deck With a ViewJune 24, 2008GlobalAsia Nine Sets Up Shop in Penn QuarterMay 1, 2008Page 1 of 2Next PageTop StoriesStrategyHow (and Why) to Clearly Define Your Event’s Mission StatementBy clearly defining your event's "why," you set the stage for a successful gathering and ensure that every element works in harmony toward a common goal. Here's how to get it right.Brands & Event ProsCall for Nominations: 2024 BizBash Fresh FacesIndustry InsidersHeadshots 2.0: Modern, Elevated Corporate Headshot ExperiencesEvent Design & DecorCoachella 2024: 5 Steal-Worthy Event Design Trends From This Year's FestivalBizBash SportsTeam Spirit: 5 Tips for Hosting a Private Event at a Stadium or Arena