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GalaRoo made its debut, offering its new line of dual-pocketed seat cushions. Designed to help women keep track of their purses and cut down on tabletop clutter at events, the bengaline fabric cushions are made for use with Chiavari chairs and can be created in any custom color.

For a private dinner in 2006, JMVisuals created an unexpected overhead lighting trick: rows of frosted votives suspended from the ceiling on square Lucite tiles. 

In a playful take on the normally static step-and-repeat, artist Andrey Bartenev had costumed performers interact with guests at the Watermill Center’s gala in 2007.