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For the third annual "Green Gala" by the Community Environmental Council of Santa Barbara, Calif., the Merryl Brown Events team creates a gypsy village. The centerpiece: a fanciful gypsy wagon, the featured auction item.
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The interior of the gypsy wagon, promoted as an artist studio, guest cottage or "over-the-top conversation piece."
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Held on the grounds of the California National Guard Armory, the gala features vignettes of found objects.
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Another vignette.
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Trees--rented from Cal-Western Landscape--not only add atmosphere but come complete with eco messaging.
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Another tree "speaks."
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A lounge area.
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The dramatic interior of the Armory.
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Images by Lighting designed the lighting; Classic Party Rentals provided rentals.
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The gypsy-influenced tabletops. Brown became intrigued with gypsy culture after visiting Spain.
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The rich green tabletops; La Tavola provided linens.
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A centerpiece.
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Guest favors are tied to chairs.
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Another view of a tabletop.
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Elements of the centerpieces.
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An eclectic centerpiece lamp.
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Full of Life Pizza brings its portable wood-burning trailer oven to the venue.
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The pizza chefs at work.
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... And the beautiful results.
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The team from Straight Up provides beverage service.
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Tray-passed appetizers include Caramelized Cauliflower Soup with Truffle Oil.
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A handsome server.
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Another appetizer: Roasted Goat Chorizo Meatballs.
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Family-style dinner service begins with Cavolo Nero [kale] Salad with Celeriac, Beetroot and Sheep's Milk Cheese.
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The dessert table features chocolates from Sweet Nuit.
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Guests will find a sweet future thanks to "tarot card" cookies.
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More treats on the dessert table.
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Gobos behind the entertainers brand the event.
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Costumed greeters provide atmosphere and share information about the Council's mission.
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More good-looking greeters.
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A tarot-card reader entertains guests. The event also includes a palm-reader and a psychic.
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