Claire Hoffman

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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
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
Another panel discussion featured up-and-coming creatives from a variety of fields. Blavity News editor in chief Lilly Workneh (far left) interviewed panelists (from left) Quinta Brunson, Iddris Sandu, Raven “Ravie B” Varona, and Blue the Great. 'From a talent and participant perspective, we certainly wanted to allow fans an opportunity to get access to some of the amazing HBO talent from programs like Insecure, A Black Lady Sketch Show, and Ballers,' explained Gagne. 'It was also important to include influential voices who aren’t affiliated with the HBO brand, but are still making a name for themselves, to share their unique perspectives and stories through Our Stories to Tell.'
How HBO Is Using Live Events to Showcase Multicultural Storytelling
Programming & EntertainmentDecember 3, 2019
Grammy Award-winning musician Lauryn Hill is slated to perform at the Mothers Ball in New York on December 14.
This Event Has an All-Female Production Team. Here's What You Can Learn From It
Programming & EntertainmentNovember 26, 2019
Mirrored Media produced two buzzy Christmas tree lightings this week. First up was The Americana at Brand's annual Christmas show (pictured), held on November 14. The Nutcracker-inspired event was sponsored by Keck Medicine of USC and hosted by Ava Michelle, and drew nearly 20,000 people. And on November 17 was Christmas at the Grove, hosted by Leslie Odom Jr. with guests Ashley Tisdale, Kate Beckinsale, and Kate Mara. Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti was also on hand, alongside more than 32,000 attendees.
This Week in Los Angeles: Star-Studded Christmas Tree Lightings, Netflix's Charitable Holiday Activation, A.F.I. Fest's Last-Minute Shake-Up
Los Angeles / Southern CaliforniaNovember 22, 2019
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9 Habits of Remarkably Successful Event Planners
Opinion/ExpertsNovember 21, 2019
At the Los Angeles premiere for The Hot Zone, bartenders wore hazmat suits and served cocktails out of test tubes.
Top 10 Innovative Brands 2019: #5 National Geographic
Brands, PeopleNovember 19, 2019
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Event Innovators 2019: Top 10 Innovative Brands
Brands, PeopleNovember 19, 2019
Epic Games' 15,000-square-foot E3 2019 booth was inspired by the latest season of Fortnite, using miles of neon lighting that covered everything from shopping carts to the famous Fortnite bus.
Top 10 Innovative Brands 2019: #6 Epic Games
Brands, PeopleNovember 19, 2019
Google's 36,000-square-foot booth at C.E.S. 2019 was a three-minute musical coaster, powered by Google Assistant, that took attendees through a house with an animatronic family. At the end, riders were given a picture, a branded macaron, and a free Google Home Hub redemption code.
Top 10 Innovative Brands 2019: #7 Google
Brands, PeopleNovember 19, 2019
The third West Coast edition of the Vulture Festival took place November 9 and 10 at the Hollywood Roosevelt. The pop culture-centric event featured a number of fun sponsor activations, including a Friends-inspired photo vignette from presenting sponsor AT&T, a poolside screening of A Star Is Born hosted by Virgin Voyages, a Heineken-sponsored green room, and a festival podcast from Mailchimp.
This Week in Los Angeles: Interactive Sponsor Activations, an Untraditional Gala Format, a Nostalgic Trade Show Booth
Los Angeles / Southern CaliforniaNovember 15, 2019
According to nearly 40 percent of the chefs surveyed, Levantine cuisine—including Israeli, Turkish, and Lebanese influences—will be the most influential style for menus in 2020.
Chefs and Bartenders Predict the Hottest Food and Beverage Trends for 2020
Food TrendsNovember 14, 2019
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Event Innovators 2019: Moj Mahdara
Brands, PeopleNovember 12, 2019
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Event Innovators 2019: Brett Hyman
Brands, PeopleNovember 12, 2019