Both pathways opened up to a party where guests enjoyed cocktails and more photo ops including a tree constructed of purple Swarovski boxes. The event was designed by ESE Lifestyle.
10 Best Ideas of the Week: A Bedazzled “Nice-o-Meter,” a Drone Bartender, a Lectern Made of Ice

Here’s a look at 10 steal-worthy ideas we spotted this week.

Experiential, Activations & SponsorshipsDecember 13, 2019
The après-ski setting, which overlooked the ice skating rink at Bryant Park, was designed by David Stark.
See Inside PopSugar’s Whimsical Sugar Chalet
Experiential, Activations & SponsorshipsDecember 11, 2019
Casa Loma’s 'A Nutcracker Christmas at the Castle' extends its hours next week, enabling guests to experience the venue, gardens, and light displays after dark.
This Week in Toronto: Casa Loma’s Christmas Nights, a Winnie the Pooh Exhibition, a Beer and Mac ‘n’ Cheese Festival
TorontoDecember 11, 2019
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Washington's Top 100 Events 2019
Top 100 EventsDecember 10, 2019
Popular Toronto restaurant chain Fresh opened its first U.S. location, Fresh on Sunset, in September. Located in the former Serafina space in West Hollywood, the Ruth Tal eatery is entirely plant-based, offering a menu of vegan dishes plus a beverage program featuring vegan wine, botanical cocktails, kombucha on tap, and superfood smoothies and shakes. The 5,000-square-foot space has four distinct seating areas and two cocktail bars. A highlight for private events is the sun-filled atrium (pictured) that seats 25 in velvet banquettes, or can be combined with the terrace to hold 75 for receptions. The space is wired for sound and has hand-painted wallpaper, hanging greenery, and a wall of windows.
10 New Los Angeles Venues for 2019 Winter Meetings and Events
Los Angeles / Southern CaliforniaDecember 10, 2019
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Podcast: The Embrace of Events by Traditional Marketing Agencies (Episode 176)
GatherGeeksDecember 10, 2019
From left: Andrea Michaels, Allison Pieter, Jennifer Aljouny
How Did You Handle a Weather-Related Event Disaster?
Opinion/ExpertsDecember 9, 2019
Named for the loud method of communication on the trading floor, Open Outcry is a cocktail bar that opened in October in the former Vancouver Stock Exchange. The space embraces elements of the building’s history in its interior design, with Gatsby-style patterns and a period-theme mural. The bar offers several classics, martinis, and gin and tonics, as well as some of its own creations, and on weekdays it is open for lunch with dishes like corned beef sandwiches and duck confit. The venue seats 88 or holds 120 reception style, and has a semiprivate area for groups of 18.
10 New Vancouver Venues for 2019 Winter Meetings and Events
VancouverDecember 9, 2019
Pantone collaborated with Artechouse and its creative team to produce an immersive reveal filled with projections, including imagery from Adobe Stock.
10 Best Ideas of the Week: A Hot Air Balloon Movie Theater, Colorful Pantone Projections, a Fitness Brand's Campus Party
Experiential, Activations & SponsorshipsDecember 6, 2019
On November 23, JJLA founder Jeffrey Consoletti married his longtime partner, Robert Czechowicz, at the Bougainvillea Estate in Indio. Consoletti planned, produced, and designed the three-day affair himself; the weekend kicked off on Friday with a 200-guest 'Roasts & Toasts' comedy show and dinner, and ended on Sunday with a 'Bikinis & Martinis' recovery-theme event. The main ceremony and decor-heavy reception on Saturday had 280 guests and a performance by pop star Betty Who. Additional vendors included florals from Bold Blossoms, catering from A Dash & a Handful, lighting by Ultimate Lighting, and special effects from Pyro Spectaculars.
This Week in Los Angeles: a Top Event Producer's Three-Day Wedding, a Natural Disaster Dinner Party, Lionsgate's 'Knives Out' Pop-Up
Los Angeles / Southern CaliforniaDecember 6, 2019
Chocolate ganache tart with shards of coffee meringue and salted caramel crème fraîche, garnished with strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries, by Abigail Kirsch in New York
Sweet Tidings: 7 Holiday Desserts for Events
CateringDecember 5, 2019
Throughout the day, guests could take hot air balloon rides in a version modeled after the one in the film. The balloon, created and operated by SkyCab Balloon Promotions, could accommodate four people at a time, and rides took place every six to seven minutes.
This Event Screened a Movie on the Side of a Hot Air Balloon
Experiential, Activations & SponsorshipsDecember 5, 2019
“Michael Cerbelli's: The Hot List™” on The Main Stage at GO WEST 2019
7 Experiences to Discover at GO WEST 2020
SponsoredDecember 5, 2019
Trojan Van visitors noshed on hot dogs and donned branded swag.
Why Activating on College Campuses is a Smart Move for Brands
Experiential, Activations & SponsorshipsDecember 4, 2019
Christmas Glow Toronto, an 80,000-square-foot indoor market, opened at the Toronto Congress Centre in Etobicoke last week. The space features the 'Glen the Glow-comotive' holiday train, which runs every 30 minutes.
This Week In Toronto: Christmas Glow Toronto Opens, a World AIDS Day Gala, a Life-Size Gingerbread Hotel Display
TorontoDecember 4, 2019