Jane L. LevereFloralsMilitary ManeuversTo celebrate the opening of its Macbeth production, the Brooklyn Academy of Music hosted a gala that filled the stage of its Howard Gilman Opera House with somewhat morbid visuals from the Scottish play, as well as a forest of trees overhead.February 14, 2008FloralsRosy CheeksTo underscore the notion that feeling pretty is important for female cancer patients, the American Cancer Society threw a gorgeous, girly benefit at the Waldorf-Astoria.September 18, 2007Food TrendsLet Them Eat CakeTo celebrate the opening of its second Manhattan store, Hermès of Paris threw a lavish affair inspired by the stables at Versailles.June 28, 2007Programming & EntertainmentSummer EnsembleFor the Orchestra of St. Luke's annual award dinner, planners redecorated Jazz at Lincoln Center with lanterns, umbrellas, and seashells.May 29, 2007Printing & GraphicsHarriet Weintraub: Maven of Elite BenefitsThe celebrated planner talks about mixing nonprofit and corporate clients with style.February 15, 2006Venues & DestinationsRepublican National Convention C.E.O. Bill HarrisThe chief convention planner talks about the challenges and benefits of working in New York.February 26, 2004StrategyJack Morton Worldwide's Bill MortonMarch 11, 2002New YorkStarwood Hotels CEO Barry SternlichtJanuary 14, 2002StrategyChris Giftos:The Master of the MetChris Giftos Manager of Special Events, Metropolitan Museum of Art Favorite magazines: Bon App?tit, Food & Wine. Nights out per week: Three for business, three for personal. Favorite vacation getaways: His homes in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and Cherry Grove, Fire Island.April 16, 2001Event Design & DecorJean McFaddin:Macy's Departing Event MavenJean McFaddin Outgoing senior vice president of public relations and events, Macy's First job: Gift-wrapper in Lufkin, Texas, in the eighth grade. "I love to wrap gifts to this day." Favorite magazine: People. Hours of sleep per night: Tries to get 7 to 8.April 2, 2001Page 1 of 2Next PageTop StoriesBrands & Event ProsIndustry Innovators 2025: 10 Brands That Took Experiential Marketing to a Whole New LevelThese companies broke through the noise with creative activations, events, and experiences that engaged attendees, fans, and consumers.Opinion & ExpertsTop Trending Stories on BizBash: June 2025InnovatorsIndustry Innovators 2025: NetflixExperiential Marketing, Activations & SponsorshipsCannes Lions 2025: 90+ Bold Builds and Big Ideas From the French Festival of CreativitySportsFanatics Fest 2025: This Mega Celebration of Sports Fandom Returned For a Bigger, Bolder Second Year
