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Topic: Entertainment  Attractive New Venues Open in New YorkPlanning an event in New York? There are a host of new venue options that you might be interested in looking at -- from the Museum of the American Indian and the new Comix comedy club to luxury golf facility Drive 495 and a variety of theme restaurants. Entertainment Trends for Meetings, Conventions and Events: Part IAudiences' taste in music and other entertainment will change. If you can track those changes, some experts say, stick to headline entertainment. Entertainment Trends for Meetings, Conventions and Events: Part IIToday's audiences are training to expect the highest production values -- including sound, lighting, and LED displays, Getting the Most from Your Entertainment DollarBooking entertainment can be costly. Here are some tips for keeping those costs in line. Holding Events In NightclubsEvent planners throughout the country report increased client demand for lounge themes and clublike settings at their special events. While many spaces from hotel ballrooms to lofts and warehouses can be themed out to implement the concept, why not make it easy and choose a nightclub as the venue for your next event? Following are pointers to steer you in the right direction. How Entertainment Companies Bill Their ClientsHere's a breakdown of what you can expect to see on your bill for entertainment. Meeting in Las Vegas?Keep Harrah's properties in mind for their range of event options and meeting amenities. Monitoring Sound and Lights at Your EventVenue acoustics and lighting can range from outstanding to awful. To get the best for your event, keep these ideas in mind. Multicultural Events: 10 Ethnic GroupsHere's what you should know about marketing an event to any one of these ten ethnic groups. New Bars and Clubs for Events in New YorkFrom pole dancing to luxury lounges, a number of new New York City bars and clubs offer unique event venues. Planning Holiday Events - September 2008If you’re entrusted with planning the annual holiday fête year after year, coming up with new ways to generate excitement and vary the program can be a big challenge. Following are suggestions for some fresh approaches and spirited ideas to help you rise to the occasion. Setting Up a 'Quick' National Sales MeetingPutting together a motivational sales meeting is tough enough - even tougher with a tight time frame. Here are some tips for pulling it off. Smaller Budget Headliners: Champagne Sound on a Beer BudgetEven with a small budget, you should utilize entertainment with the same objectives in mind—as a marketing tool. Tips for Music/Entertainment ContractsIf you're including music or entertainment in your event, you'll want to look over these tips on contracts, fees, and other issues. Tips to Determine an Event's Money MetricsHere's some advice on how to calculate the costs associated with an event in order to determine your breakeven point. Webcasting Your EventWebcasting an event can help you to reach a much larger audience. Here are some issues to consider. What Entertainment Is Right For Your Event?Picking the appropriate entertainment for an event can be difficult. Here are some quick tips on finding something that aligns with your message. Working With Caterers - August 2008The general buzz around food—the ingredients, where they come from, how they are presented, menu selection, what beverages best complement the cuisine—has led planners to focus more attention on the catering component at events. Following are insights from industry pros on meeting client demands, food and beverage trends, and guidelines on how to work with caterers. Click Here to subscribe to our Topic One newsletterA national e-newsletter that each month delves into one topic of interest for event professionals, providing helpful hints and "how-to" information that planners can use as an on-the-job primer. Topics include: setting a budget, negotiating with hotels, working with restaurants, unique venues, AV/lighting/staging trends, catering ideas and more. Topic One articles have been archived by subject category within AgendaOnline.com's Articles/Resources section. Click Here to subscribe to our Current E-Vents newsletterAn e-newsletter that is produced and emailed regionally each month (New York, Boston, Washington, Chicago, Northern California and Southern California) with a variety of promotions and special deals offered by event industry suppliers in that region -- new features and upgrades, special short-term rates, value-added opportunities and more. 
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