When Susan Lacz Niemann saw that the company she had served and loved for 14 years was headed for trouble, she didn't complain — she put her money where her heart was...

And those parties can be very large: At 27,000 square feet, Tavern on the Green can seat a total of 1,500 guests in its six dining rooms. With a tent in the parking lot, another 1,500 guests can enjoy a buffet, and with elegant touches such as...

The event: a high-profile celebrity bash for client Reebok in conjunction with the 2002 American Black Film Festival in Miami. The setting: the ultra-chic Shore Club hotel in balmy South Beach. The big question: "How to brand, but without hitting...

Under the direction of culinary superstar team Joachim and Christine Splichal, Patina Catering provides a rustic 7½-foot pine table complete with linen and unique serving pieces. “Joachim goes to France and Italy usually at least once a year,”...

SPECIAL EVENTS MAGAZINE: Roughly how many fund-raisers do you stage at the Beverly Hilton each year...

“WHO BRAVELY DARES must sometimes risk a fall.” — Chinese proverb ...

The world of special events looks very different today from what it did 25 years ago. And that's largely because of the talent, drive and vision of Mary Micucci...