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Event Pros Give Sneak Peek at 2011 Oscar BallThink Carmen Miranda, think Esther Williams as a mermaid—think a chic-and-cheerful take on lively Latin nightclubs from days gone by. That will be the beautiful scene guests enjoy at the 83rd annual Academy Awards Governors Ball on Feb. 27.... |
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Viva Oscar: The 2011 Oscar Governors Ball to Feature Latin Nightclub ThemeThink Carmen Miranda, think Esther Williams as a mermaid—think a chic-and-cheerful take on lively Latin nightclubs from days gone by. That will be the beautiful scene guests enjoy at the 83rd annual Academy Awards Governors Ball on Feb. 27, staged by veteran event producer Sequoia Productions, caterer Wolfgang Puck and florist Mark's Garden. Here is a sneak peek; photos by Special Events.... |
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Planner Threatened with Lawsuit Over "Oscar-style" DecorAn event planner in Atlanta reached an out-of-court settlement last month with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences over her use of 7-foot gold award statues, which—attorneys for the academy said—infringed on the copyrighted "Oscar" statuettes.... |
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An A-Door-able Wedding: Events of Distinction Holds the Key to CharmSan Francisco-based Events of Distinction creates an "a-door-able" outdoor wedding for a couple charmed by Old Word doorways; this event has been nominated for a Gala Award. Photos by Catherine Hall Studios.... |
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Enchanted Evening: Merryl Brown Events Dreams Up an Eco-chic GalaMerryl Brown, head of Merryl Brown Events of Santa Barbara, Calif., shows her green thumb for growing eco-chic events with the Santa Barbara Community Environmental Council's 40th anniversary "Green Gala" fundraiser—a pretty party with a whopping 97 percent waste-diversion rate. Photos by Erin Feinblatt.... |
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For Your Consideration: The Gala Award NomineesWho will win? Review the nominees for the Gala Awards--the winners will be named at The Special Event 2011 on Jan. 28.... |
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Go Ask Alice: A Wild Alice-in-Wonderland Theme Birthday PartyFor a surprise 60th birthday party, the team at Chicago-based Heffernan Morgan Ronsley surprised everyone who thought they'd already seen every Alice-in-Wonderland theme with a wildly creative take on the timeless story. ... |
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Beautiful Birthday: A Princess Theme Tickles the Guest of Honor PinkWith the help of Lynn Fletcher Weddings of Calgary, Alberta, a family's love colors all things pink for a special birthday party for a special young woman. ... |
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India Reimagined: A Modern Spin on the Indian WeddingVP Events of Westlake Village, Calif., keeps all the dramatic beauty of a traditional Indian wedding, but adds a modern spin for a contemporary couple. Photos by Joe Buissink. ... |
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Magic Carpet Ride: The "1,001 Arabian Nights" Daffodil BallFor the Canadian Cancer Society's famed Daffodil Ball this year, the event team from Montreal's Alison Silcoff Events evoked the romance of the Middle East with "1,001 Arabian Nights." Hop on your magic carpet and enjoy this behind-the-scenes event tale. All photos by Tandem Studios.... |
