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Eye-catching graphics on the walls played on the company's name, with puns such as 'Be your best E.L.F.' and 'E.L.F. care.'

How This Cosmetics Launch Transported Guests Into the "Beauty-Verse"

The 10th anniversary of the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic took place at Will Rogers State Historic Park on October 5. Drawing more than 7,500 attendees—including A-listers Julia Roberts, Kirsten Dunst, and Regina Hall—the stylish, champagne-filled event and polo match featured flower-covered photo ops, bright yellow details, and upscale food trucks and lawn games. BrownHot Events and Revelry Event Designers handled decor and production. New this year was the ultra-V.I.P. La Grande Dame Garden, which offered fieldside views and champagne bottle service for $1,900 per person.

This Week in Los Angeles: Veuve Clicquot's Stylish Polo Classic, a 'Breaking Bad' Pop-Up Restaurant, a Batman-Theme 5K Run

Rock the Bike, based in Oakland, California, brings bicycle-powered activities to events throughout the continental United States. The company offers the Recharge Station, a bike that can charge as many as eight phones at once, and offer a fun icebreaker and stress relief option at conferences such as Adobe Max in 2018 (pictured). An integrated 'pedalometer' shows attendees how hard it is to pedal to maintain consistent charging. The desk and wheels can be branded with company logos and custom colors.

12 Event Rentals That Reinforce Health and Wellness Values

The Centre for Sustainable Events was announced during IMEX America in September. “The community needs to act in collaboration, not competition, to make a difference,” explained IMEX Group’s C.E.O. Carina Bauer during a press conference; the group is serving as a sponsor of the new center. IMEX's own eco-friendly efforts were showcased in its 'Sustainability Village' (pictured) on the show floor.

Can the Entire Meeting Industry Become Carbon Neutral by 2050?

Energy bar company Lärabar teamed up with Pandora to host a music- and wellness-focused event on September 29 at Palihouse West Hollywood. The rooftop event was intended to showcase how both music and healthy eating fuel people's lives; the gathering offered healthy snacks and yoga, meditation, and dance classes, all accompanied by a live DJ. Producer Stoelt Productions designed the rainbow-colored event, which was inspired by the different Lärabar flavors; six glass panels were covered in colorful translucent vinyl, while six custom shade sails provided sun protection for guests.

This Week in Los Angeles: Lärabar's Music-Fueled Yoga Class, Red Bull's Basketball-Theme Hotel Takeover, the Staples Center's New Audio Tech

Guests ate a four-course meal of elevated camp culinary staples from Love Catering. Table settings featured a creepy mix of rustic florals and bones.

FX Hosted a Truly Terrifying Overnight Experience for 'American Horror Story: 1984'

For a private Halloween party planned by Event Du Jour in 2017, Revelry Event Designers created a dramatic vignette featuring a large candelabra, skeleton pillows and props, black furniture rentals, and an abundance of deep red roses from Celio's Design.

Tricks and Treats: 28 Spooky Ideas to Inspire Your Next Halloween Event

This Week in Los Angeles: Pandora's Mirrored Logo Sculptures, an Emmys Video Booth, a New Line of Furniture Rentals

V DTLA, an all-day eatery located below the Seven Grand Whiskey Bar downtown, opened its 5,600-square-foot venue on September 13. The stylish, European-inspired space, which takes over the historic Brock Jewelry store, includes street art, original mahogany display cases, and restored ceilings. The former jewelry vault now serves as a small dining space, and the bar is a re-creation of the original jewelry counter. The entire restaurant seats 200.

10 New Los Angeles Venues for 2019 Fall Meetings and Events

HBO celebrated its 137 nominations—and big win for Game of Thrones—with a joint event with Warner Media at the Pacific Design Center on Sunday night. HBO’s Cindy Tenner and Ashley Covarrubias worked with longtime designer and producer Billy Butchkavitz to create an “HBO Nighclub” feel. Butchakvitz drew inspiration from the works of photographer Helmut Newton and artist Bjorn Wiinblad to design the event, which was built on top of the venue’s fountain plaza and had a gray, black, taupe, and gold color scheme. More than 2,000 guests attended.

Emmys 2019: Design and Production Highlights From the Week's Most Glamorous Parties

Warner Bros. Consumer Productions hosted a 50th anniversary celebration for Scooby-Doo at its Burbank lot on September 13. The family-friendly event, produced in partnership with Movement Strategy, drew 350 people and included character appearances, face painting, a mural, and fun catering such as the 'Scooby Dooby Doo' hot dog from Pink's and the 'Scooby-Doo Loophole' churro from the Loop Churros. A cake took the form of the Mystery Machine van.

This Week in Los Angeles: A Carnival Run by Comedians, Scooby-Doo's Birthday Party, Cannabis-Infused Bouquets

IMEX America reported a 3 percent increase in appointments between buyers and exhibitors this year, with 76,000 pre-scheduled meetings on the books.

IMEX America 2019: 6 Thought-Provoking Ideas About What Matters in Meetings Today

The Patrons Pavilion featured custom-fabricated fringe chandeliers, weighing 12,000 pounds, highlighted by more than 3,000 cascading gold pendants. White leather seating and tall floral arrangements completed the look.

What It Took to Produce the San Francisco Symphony's Biggest Gala Yet

This Week in Los Angeles: Sephora's Inclusive Mosaic Wall, Pandora's Neon-Lined Freight Elevator, Updates on Hollywood Park