The 24th Annual Partyfest “Spring Showcase” is the largest one-day exhibition & trade show of its kind held in the Southwest… a spectacular one-day event featuring over 200 of D/FW’s top party & event suppliers.

Check out the hottest industry trends while networking with the pros. Educational seminars, food & beverage samplings, silent auction & exciting new product demonstrations will be highlighted throughout the day to help you plan your next special event.

The 24th Annual Partyfest Extravaganza
Wednesday, January 11, 2012 11:00am-4:00pm
Dallas Market Hall – Stemmons @ Market Center Blvd

Over 10,000 personal invitations are sent directly to D/FW’s top producing businesses, corporate meeting planners, social party planners, concierges, wedding planners, association planners and industry affiliated organizations. Invitations are also extended to anyone who’s planning a party or event in the Dallas – Fort Worth,Texas area. This is D/FW’s premier showcase of unique ideas for planning the perfect event!

What’s New at PartyFest?

FREE Educational Seminars CLICK HERE for Details

Industry Legends – A Discussion of the Evolution of Events – 12:30pm

Be a part of this informative discussion as Jim Monroe CMP, CSEP, Carol Marks, and Paula Fenner CPCE talk about how the industry has grown, changed and evolved with the times. These industry LEGENDS have seen it all and have the war wounds to prove it. We will also discuss how design, entertainment and venues all work together to create a seamless event.

Techno Evolution – Events & Technology Coming Together – 1:30pm

Join Kristie Vento, Claire Murad, Damany Daniel & Shelley Brown for a technological explosion of ideas. Technology is growing each and every day, and this seminar is designed to teach about those technologies, where to find them and HOW to integrate them into your next event, fundraiser or meeting.

Evolutionary Design Trends 2012 – 2:30pm

Events continue to be bigger and more amazing, but how can you do it for your client? Join celebrity guests Tara Wilson, Travis-Lee Moore CPCE, Marla Watson CSEP, CTA & Hyacinth Belcher CSEP for an amazing interactive look at what’s HOT in design, cuisine, furniture and beyond! If it’s HOT for 2012, this is the place to see it!

RSVP to the Seminars at dirk@applauseproductions.com Be sure to include “RSVP” & “your name/s” in the subject line 

Partyfest is Proudly Sponsored by: The Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau, D/FW Chapter-Meeting Professionals International, D/FW Chapter-National Association of Catering Executives, International Special Events Society-Dallas Chapter, Texas Meetings + Events Magazine, Texas Association of Event and Convention Professionals, Texas Jewish Post, D/FW Chapter-Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association, ONSTAGE SYSTEMS, Corporate Concierge Inc., Fun Factory Events/Superior Expo, Security Reconnaissance Team, Inc., freshmeet media & The Venue Marketing Group.

Who is Exhibiting?

D/FW’s Finest…Caterers, Multi-Purpose Facilities, Party Ranches, Hotels, Party & Event Rentals, Interactive Games, Casino, DJ’s & Karaoke, Live Bands, Unique Entertainers, Event Staffing, Ad-Specialties & Gift Items, Florists, Restaurants, Audio Visual, Photographers, Props, Decor, Tents, Staging, Sound & Lighting, Transportation and much more.

Visit www.ApplauseProductions.com for additional information.

 

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The 2011  Where Magazine Silver Plume Awards was held at the Hilton Anatole on Thursday, October 27, 2011, with more than 120 concierge and other members of the Dallas-Fort Worth hospitality industry.  They enjoyed a fabulous seated dinner, dancing and lots of raffle prizes.

The highlight of the evening was the announcement of the Corporate Concierge and Hotel Concierge of the Year. Where Magazine awards the Silver Plume Award annually to a concierge who demonstrates an extraordinary commitment to tourism and the ongoing professional development of the concierge industry.

Where Magazine Silver Plume Awards

Nominated by their peers, the Silver Plume Award winner maintains a commitment to excellence in guest services, demonstrates a through knowledge of DFW, exhibits high standards of guest service for the hospitality profession and provides support to their colleagues.

This year Corporate Concierge, Inc. is please to announce the winner of the 2011 Where Magazine Silver Plume Award Winner for Corporate Concierge of the Year: Jenny V. Crossland!

Jenny Crossland has been a part of the Corporate Concierge community for almost a quarter of a century. (For those of you who cannot count, that is 24 years!) Jenny is a founding member of Corporate Concierge, Inc. She is a role model for Corporate Concierge and for women in business. She is devoted to her job as the Corporate Concierge at Trammell Crow Center in Downtown Dallas and has a fantastic work ethic.

We LOVE You, Jenny!

Jenny Crossland, Corporate Concierge at Trammell Crow Centre

In the past year Jenny and her family have a faced difficult challenge. One that has shown us that she is a fighter and just how strong she really is.

It is hard to even put into words why Jenny is so deserving of this award. But if you are fortunate enough to be a tenant in her building; or have worked with her as a member of our Corporate Concierge organization, you would understand. To know her is to love her — professionally and personally.

Perhaps she often doesn’t realize it, but Jenny’s smile brightens her client’s day.  She takes care of her many concierge colleagues with the skills of a fine tuned concierge machine. Speaking kindly to everyone, Jenny is always willing to offer a helping hand, never complains and most of all, she always shines!

We have worked with Jenny Crossland in the very unique industry for many years and we celebrate her this year as our Corporate Concierge of the Year.

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Corporate Concierge, Inc members enjoyed a wonderful lunch at The Cedars Social, the retro-cool restaurant and cocktail lounge on South Lamar. With the 1960′s decor, handcrafted cocktails and modern comfort food by award-winning Chef John Tesar, you feel as though Don Draper and Roger Sterling of AMC’s Mad Men  might  walk through the door at any minute.

Take a seat at the bar and try one of the  handcrafted drinks like the Turf Cocktail no.3, made with gin, absinthe and Booker’s Bitters, The Social Market or the Shakedown Highball.

Lunch and dinner items include a nice selection of soups, salads and sandwiches, as well as entrees like  Pulled Short Ribs Tacos, Spicy Wings and Short Rib Sliders and desserts include Buttermilk Pie, Sweet Potato Pie and Chocolate Brioche Bread Pudding just like Grandma used to make.

The Bar at The Cedars Social

Corporate Concierge members enjoying the modern comfort food at The Cedars Social

SHORT RIB SLIDERS WITH HORSERADISH CREAM

Corporate Concierges, Cassie Pickens and Jenny V. Crossland

The Cedars Social 
1326 South Lamar 
(Near Southside on Lamar)
Dallas,  TX 75215
214.928.7700
 INFO@THECEDARSSOCIAL.COM
 www.thecedarssocial.com

 

 

 

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There’s Something for Everyone at One Arts Plaza’s 2nd Annual Fall Block Party

After months of scorching summer heat, Dallas is enjoying a bit of wonderfully cool fall weather. Whenever Dallasites have nice weather, we take advantage of it by spending as much time outdoors as possible. Which makes this the perfect time for the One Arts Plaza Fall Block Party (pdf).  

The event is part of the Dallas Arts District’s Art in October Celebration.  One Arts Plaza will host its annual Fall Block Party on Sunday, October 30, 2011 from Noon to 4:00 pm. 

One Arts Plaza is located at the eastern edge of the Dallas Arts District at the end of Flora Street (1722 Routh Street), One Arts Plaza is a downtown destination for luxury urban living, business, dining and entertainment.

Start the afternoon by shopping the farmer’s market vendors located throughout the plaza. Family friendly activities included: face painting and  dog Halloween costume contest, so dog owners will want to  bring their canine friends out for the fun!

Music! Food! Fun!

The plaza will be filled with a variety of live entertainment, like Hunter Sullivan and his popular jazz band;  as well as food and drink demonstrations from One Arts Plaza restaurants,  Tei-AnThe CommissaryScreen DoorFedora and Jorge’s. Foodies will enjoy a variety of food and drink samples from Ben E. Keith beer, John McClung Hasty Bake Grills demonstrations, Virtuoso wine, Round Rock honey and Jorge’s cigar bar.

The One Arts Plaza restaurant bar managers will kick off the afternoon with a creative Halloween Spirits competition at 1:00 p.m.The event is FREE and open to the public.

A Weekend of Fun Things To Do in The Arts District

Friday, October 28

Aurora 2011 (FREE)
Dallas Theatre Centre, To Kill a Mockingbird;
Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Scheherazde; Meyerson Symphony Center

Saturday, October 28

Tai Chi in the Galleries; Crow Collection (FREE)
Dallas Opera, Lucia di Lammermoor; Winspear Opera House
Lucia di Lammermoor Twitter Challenge; Via Internet

Sunday, October 29

Dallas Museum of Art Free Admission Day
Dallas Arts District  Carnival of Creativity Family Celebration
Art in October Grand Finale: A Closing Celebration (FREE)
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Family Concert:  Monsters of Film Music

For more information about One Arts Plaza visit www.OneArtsPlaza.com or www.ArtsDistrictDining.com.
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