MonthFebruary 2013

Happy National Margarita Day!

February 22, 2013

In light of National Margarita Day, we thought we would close this week by featuring some fun margarita recipes. Whether planning to entertain guests for a dinner party this weekend, or simply kicking back by yourself for the day, here are several ways to get your fiesta on and start the weekend right. TGIF, after…

Event Industry News: Oscars preparations, Staples Center goes vegetarian and Twitter ups the ante

February 19, 2013

Social media: Beginning on Wednesday, your tweets will have a price sticker on them. Twitter will decide the value of each tweet with a rating system similar to the “Top Tweet” category already on the site. Criteria will likely include number of followers, favorites, and retweets of any given tweet. The Oscars: Next Sunday brings…

Event Industry News: The Grammys — rain, LED dresses and talent, event tech and bar trends

February 11, 2013

The Grammys: Last night the ever-diverse Staples Center transformed from the Lakers’ home arena into the 55th Grammy Awards ceremony. The focus was equal parts awards, talent and technology. From Taylor Swift’s circus-themed opener (“We Are Never Ever, Ever Getting Back Together”) to Best New Artist fun.’s phenomenal performance of  “Carry On” (it rained on…

5 Ways to Keep a Bridezilla Happy (Weddings Part 2)

February 7, 2013

When it comes to weddings let’s be honest: It’s all about the bride. And her mom. Whether you’re a hotel, a restaurant, a museum or a country club, your willingness to accommodate, communicate and facilitate a wedding is crucial in building business AND in keeping your customer calm. Here are five tips for keeping even…

“They’re ba-ack!”

February 5, 2013

Yep. Food Truck Thursdays are back and life is good. Start your weekend a little early and bring your family and friends down to Fairplex (aka foodie heaven) for some good eats. Free parking and free admission. All you have to purchase is your dinner. A variety of Southern California’s most popular food trucks are…