In October at the Mandarin Oriental in Boston, Tyger Productions created a glam art deco atmosphere for the UnMask Cancer benefit, which supports the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund. Large 24-inch crystal spheres on tall gold pedestals punctuated the room, along with a waterfall curtain of cut crystal from above.
In September, Oakville Galleries and PCM Project and Construction Management presented Cocina: A Dinner in Gairloch Gardens, a six-course dinner benefiting the Oakville Galleries’ artistic and educational programming. Held on the 12-acre property along Lake Ontario, the dinner, catered by Victor Dries, was served al fresco on rustic harvest tables inside a tent, among the 15,000 blooms of the gardens. Rentals were provided by event sponsor Higgins Event Rentals.
In October, Saint John’s Health Center Foundation and Irene Dunne Guild hosted Providence Saint John’s 75th anniversary gala celebration, “The Future of Excellence in Personalized Healthcare,” which raised $1.4 million. Held at 3Labs in Culver City, California, the event, produced by JJLA, featured a homage to the Santa Monica pier with Ferris wheel rides and carnival snacks.
Benefiting Kids Beating Cancer, the Hats & Heroes Masquerade Ball, which was held at the Waldorf Astoria Orlando in September, featured a Phantom of the Opera theme, which was reflected in the dessert dishes. The event raised $850,000 for the Kids Beating Cancer pediatric transplant center programs.
At the Basser Center for BRCA’s “Jean Bash” benefit—which raises funds for the BRCA gene-related cancer research center—David Stark riffed on the “genes” theme in the event’s decor. For example, folded denim jeans in a variety of shades were used to create a wall that was a backdrop for the event's photo booth. Jeans also were used to created a three-dimensional number five. The benefit took place in November at Cipriani Wall Street in New York.
