LUNGevity Foundation's second annual Musical Celebration of Hope was held at the Mellon Auditorium in Washington on September 14. Produced by Events by Andre Wells, the event had a Spanish theme. Tables were covered in striped linens and displayed brightly colored tropical flowers in glass containers of various heights. Decor was handled by Design Foundry and florals were by Blue Vanda Designs.
The Knock Out Abuse gala held at the Ritz-Carlton in Washington had a Moulin Rouge theme, designed by Events by Andre Wells. Amaryllis topped dinner tables covered in black-sequined linens with centerpieces of black plumes and deep red roses.
The Breeders' Cup took over Santa Anita Park on November 2 and 3. Kicking off all the festivities was a reception at the mayor's residence, the Getty House, on Halloween night. BrownHot Events' masquerade-inspired design for the affair included giving the tables a dramatic look with tall black candlesticks and Chameleon chairs from Classic Party Rentals.
Elle magazine held its annual Women in Hollywood Awards in Los Angeles on October 15. Caravents handled the event design and production, creating a minimalist look with coral-colored floral arrangements set atop matte mirrored Perspex rectangles.
