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What It Takes to Plan a Virtual Gala—In Just
17 Days

The Humane Society of the United States' star-studded virtual fundraiser drew a whopping 131,000 unique viewers. Here, the team walks us through the ambitious production process from start to finish.

10 Engaging Entertainment
Ideas for Your Next Virtual Event

Planning a virtual event? Break up your schedule of keynote speakers, panels,
and educational workshops with these
out-of-the-box virtual event entertainment ideas that are sure to keep your
attendees' attention.

12 Fancy Cocktails That
Are Made With Garbage

In an effort to reduce food waste, restaurants and bars are turning kitchen scraps into drink ingredients. Here’s a taste.

Time Travel: See How Six Wedding Designers Recreated
Six Distinct Decades

The Southern California chapter of
Wedding International Professionals Association hosted a design challenge that evoked the 1920s, 1940s, 1950s, 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s.

SPOTLIGHT ON

Ridgewells Catering

A family business founded in 1928, Ridgewells Catering has been raising the bar in the Washington, D.C., social scene for over 90 years. We’re more than caterers of delicious
gourmet cuisine. Our visionary team is in the business of creating unforgettable memories, building relationships, and crafting imaginative culinary experiences and bespoke celebrations. From intimate gatherings to elegant galas—corporate, weddings, celebrations, and major
events—we approach every event with an unwavering commitment to excellence and our passion for celebration.

INDUSTRY NEWS

NATIONAL: Human Growth Foundation's virtual 5K Run & Walk for Kids' Growth takes place June 6-13.

LAS VEGAS: Adventure tour provider Bindlestiff Tours reopens on June 1 with new self-drive and private tour packages designed for individuals and small groups. The company has also debuted new health and safety procedures, including touches temperature checks, medical-grade masks for guests, and more.

LOS ANGELES: Westfield Century City has debuted contactless curbside pick-up from more than 30 of the mall's retailers, including Anthropologie, Kiehl's, and Gelson's.

NEW ORLEANS: WasteExpo 2020 will take place virtually August 10-14; the in-person event had previously been moved from May to August in New Orleans, but has now been canceled. The 2021 edition, meanwhile, is slated for April 26-29 in Las Vegas.

NEW YORK: The Uptown Drive-in Experience will take over the Yankee Stadium parking lot this summer. The carnival-inspired festival—part drive-in movie, part concert—will feature local New York artists, car-side dinner service from local street vendors, interactive games, and more. The event will take place every weekend starting in July.

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