Going to a theatre (yeah, I’m sticking with that spelling version, AP Style police) can be confusing for first-time guests. “How do I dress?” “Will there be food and drinks?” “Can I talk to my friend?” All good questions. And now thanks to one

Congratulations to Karen Totaro, CFE, IAVM’s 2015-2016 chair, on being named the new senior vice president and general manager for the San Diego Convention Center! “In our industry, the San Diego Convention Center has always been recognized as a venue at the forefront, so

This post originally appeared on LinkedIn. It is republished with permission. I just completed a long, hard journey to achieve industry certification: the International Association of Venue Managers’ (IAVM) coveted designation of Certified Facilities Executive (CFE). Yes, the achievem

Heads up: There’s a free webinar on Thursday, August 18, 3-4 p.m. (EST) in which IAVM’s own Mark Herrera will be speaking. The topic is on security for outdoor performing arts events, and Herrea will talk about the following points: —Public spaces as soft targets. —What ar

Live Nation and IdentoGO are working together to make sure music fans can enter airports and venues faster, Pitchfork reported. “Attendees at certain Live Nation events can sign up for TSA PreCheck, which enables subscribers to bypass the airport security process,” reporte