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Five Cost Saving Ideas for your next Event
by Great Places / January 17, 2013
When it comes to planning an event, there are so many things that one must consider. From choosing the location of the venue, to the entertainment all the way down to the color of the linens for the table there is no question about the fact that...
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Top Four Things to Keep in Mind when Choosing your Next Event Venue
by Great Places / December 21, 2012
When planning your next fabulous event there are many things to keep in mind and certainly choosing where to hold your next event is one of the most important decisions you will have to make. The planning process can often be a nightmare for most...
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Top 4 Hottest Holiday Party Trends
by Great Places / October 22, 2012
With the holidays fast approaching, the time to start planning your holiday events is right now. Are you looking for that elusive idea that will be a sure fire way to make your event one that is not soon forgotten? If you are looking for some...
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Event Etiquette: How to Acknowledge Officials in the Audience When Giving a Speech? Generally or Individually?
by Robert Hickey / October 17, 2012
  Dear Mr. Hickey, How would you address a group of senators, governors, police officers, etc.? Would it be generally like the plural of "sir" and "ma'am" -- "ladies and gentlemen," or "assembled guests...
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One of NYC’s Spookiest Venues
by Eric Wasnick / October 12, 2012
Looking to plan an event at a spooky 19th century townhouse?? Look no further than the Merchant House Museum in Greenwich Village, one of NYC’s most preserved (and haunted) single-family residences. The museum’s history is both unique...
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