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    NYIT Auditorium On Broadway

    Last fall, NYIT opened the Auditorium on Broadway, a multipurpose cinema and conference center at NYC’s Columbus Circle.  NYIT meticulously renovated the former Clearview Cinema space to reflect a modern chic aesthetic with high vaulted ceilings, chrome fixtures, and a sleek glass exterior.  NYIT’s Auditorium on Broadway is divided into 3 main event spaces including [...]

    ‘Eager’ for Eataly – Much more than a Grocery Store

    On 8/31, Eataly NY, a fresh concept in the gourmet marketplace arrives in NYC’s Flatiron District. This new mecca of fine food goes well beyond the ordinary confines of the neighborhood grocery store and is something that even the most adventuresome event planners have never seen before.
    Eataly NY’s 50,000 square foot space will house [...]

    Event Planner Certification or Certificate? What’s the difference??

    Many novice event planners who desire to advance their careers can easily confuse an event planning certification program with an event planning certificate program.  Event certificate programs are offered by educational institutions (typically colleges and universities).  These certificate programs are primarily intended for educational purposes and do not hold the same level of distinction (or [...]

    Yachts of Fun Part 3

    Yachts for 100+ Guests
    Atlantis Yacht by Lots of Yachts

    Capacity: 400+
    Location: NY
    Amenities: Dance Floor, Full Kitchen, Dining Area

    The Atlantis is ideal for wine-tasting parties and high end corporate events.  Lots of Yachts can offer charters aboard the Atlantis to Atlantic City, Connecticut, Sag Harbor, and Long Island.
    Princess by World Yacht

    Capacity:  150-200
    Location: NY & NJ
    Amenities: Full service [...]

    Yachts of Fun, Innovative Events Aboard Yachts (Part 2 of 3)

    Here are some innovative yacht event ideas.  There are more choices than you think!
    Wine Tasting Events

    What better place to enjoy a fine Merlot than aboard a yacht?  Classic Harbor Line offers a wide array of wine tasting events aboard all their schooners.  Throughout the year, Classic Harbor Line hosts wine tasting events that focus on [...]

    Green Events in a Truly Green Setting the Irvine Nature Center

    Lori Hill, President of Lori Hill Event Productions discusses the Irvine Nature Center.

    If you want to hold your meeting or event in a natural setting away from the noise of the city, then consider Irvine Nature Center in Owings Mills, Maryland.  Located in Baltimore County about 10 minutes outside the Baltimore Beltway, [...]

    Yachts of Fun- Yachts, The Untapped Event Option

    Perhaps hosting a private party aboard a yacht seems like a lofty, expensive, and impractical option for an event.  Think again.  The yacht charter industry offers planners an array of innovative and creative event choices at very reasonable rates.  Due to the current economic climate, the charter business is one the largest untapped resources for [...]

    Large Events for Less At The Metropolitan Pavilion

    The Metropolitan Pavilion, located in Chelsea’s Historic district on W 19th St, is a 4-in-1 venue that offers terrific value for event planners.  The Metropolitan Pavilion exudes pre-war elegance with the northern façade constructed in 1896, and the southern exterior built in 1927.  This space is ideal for an event planner looking to host [...]

    Plein Sud, Plain Great for Events

    Last month, Plein Sud, a French-inspired restaurant opened up inside Tribeca’s Smyth Hotel.  This spacious new bi-level eatery can accommodate up to 110 guests in the main dining room and 140 in the lounge.  Executive Chef Ed Cotton (BLT Market), will be serving a variety of Tartines including an 8-ounce Black Angus burger [...]

    It’s Whimsically Wicked on 13th Street

    Today, 13th Street Entertainment hosted ‘Whimsically Wicked’ a 3-hour cocktail reception for event gurus.  The gala was truly a happening to behold, as exotic alien belly dancers and girls on 9 ft stilts showcased 13th Street Entertainment’s capacious 3-in-1 venue which includes RDV Lounge, Kiss & Fly Club, and Bagatelle Restaurant.  Throughout the evening, party-goers [...]