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Event structure
June 1st, 2017
Manhattan Matrix by Mahaffey is a unique 50-by-82-foot fully enclosed special event structure with an all-glass front eave side that adds a sense of luxury typically reserved for permanent installations. The fully engineered structure houses large high-end events, with a contemporary exterior look and feel. The sound-proof structure is charcoal gray and built from 100 […]
ICC to revise codes
June 1st, 2017
A reorganization by the International Code Council (ICC) of its groups that develop model codes will result in the next round of code revisions for the tent industry being moved up by one year. The ICC uses a three-year cycle for developing model codes, and most codes that govern tents and temporary membrane structures fall […]
One tent features three themes
June 1st, 2017
Elite Productions International has long produced a two-night, two-themed event under one tent for an annual financial conference, requiring master planning and a quick switch out of themes between nights. But in 2017, the event design and production company took on a new challenge, with three event themes over the course of three nights, all […]
Affordable flooring
June 1st, 2017
Expo is a lightweight, affordable floor covering for events, runways and budget-conscious productions. It’s lightweight yet durable, easy to roll out and lays flat for a fast load-in. Black, white and grey floors are in stock, plus custom colors can be run when a show floor with more pop is needed. Visit www.rosebrand.com.
A tented event tests planning capabilities
June 1st, 2017
An event on a school’s campus put the planning capabilities of Elite Tents and Events to the test. A Jewish school academy near Baltimore, Md., broke ground in February for a new school building on its existing property, and it turned to Elite Tents and Events, Sykesville, Md., to provide some massive tenting for the […]
History made under a tent
June 1st, 2017
From wartime tenting to the best backyard parties, tents are where we make memories. Like most tented events, issues of InTents magazine usually have themes—ones we build around specific topics such as weddings, equipment and fabric. This issue highlights decor and event accessories, from the challenges of Pinterest expectations and small budgets, to popular upsells […]
Teens explore the event industry through EnventU
June 1st, 2017
A new education initiative provides work-based learning opportunities within the events industry for Washington, D.C., high school students. EnventU was founded to help underserved teens explore career opportunities in the live events industry. The curriculum gives students an inside look at the profession through guest speakers, hands-on event planning, vendor field trips, paid summer jobs […]