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1920s

April 1, 2013
A ritzy area called the Moon Lounge had layers of glowing, reflective elements. Mylar balloons on mirrors reflected light, which bounced off sequins on glittering linens. Playing off the company's logo, the area also had a big mirrored 'C' in which guests could sit. Capital C designed the event, and Devan handled decor.
A ritzy area called the Moon Lounge had layers of glowing, reflective elements. Mylar balloons on mirrors reflected light, which bounced off sequins on glittering linens. Playing off the company's logo, the area also had a big mirrored "C" in which guests could sit. Capital C designed the event, and Devan handled decor.
Photo: Donovan Bond
In the Moon Lounge, noted Toronto jazz singer Errol Fisher performed with his band. Channeling glitzy lounges of the 1920s, seashells and drapes spruced up the stage.
In the Moon Lounge, noted Toronto jazz singer Errol Fisher performed with his band. Channeling glitzy lounges of the 1920s, seashells and drapes spruced up the stage.
Photo: Donovan Bond
In the lounge area, café tables with sequined linens were topped with globes and rings of baby's breath. At the tables, guests sat to have snacks prepared by chef Domenic Chiaromonte of C2 Catering Couture. The menu included pulled-pork 'cigars,' 'moneybag' ravioli, and 'moonshine chowder.'
In the lounge area, café tables with sequined linens were topped with globes and rings of baby's breath. At the tables, guests sat to have snacks prepared by chef Domenic Chiaromonte of C2 Catering Couture. The menu included pulled-pork "cigars," "moneybag" ravioli, and "moonshine chowder."
Photo: Donovan Bond
To the right of the glitzy lounge, a gangster-themed area area had a lineup of famous gangsters including Al Capone. There were outlined feet on the floor that guest could stand on to be photographed as part of lineup.
To the right of the glitzy lounge, a gangster-themed area area had a lineup of famous gangsters including Al Capone. There were outlined feet on the floor that guest could stand on to be photographed as part of lineup.
Photo: Donovan Bond
One space channeled a taxi-dance hall, which was a type of nightclub that had 'dime-a-dance' entertainers in the 1920s. Guests of the era could pay 10 cents to dance with a girl for 90 seconds, so Pallattella hired models to wear period costumes and dance with employees. The dance hall also had big, black-and-white photos of women from the 1920s.
One space channeled a taxi-dance hall, which was a type of nightclub that had "dime-a-dance" entertainers in the 1920s. Guests of the era could pay 10 cents to dance with a girl for 90 seconds, so Pallattella hired models to wear period costumes and dance with employees. The dance hall also had big, black-and-white photos of women from the 1920s.
Photo: Donovan Bond
There was, of course, a speakeasy area. It doled out drinks called 'Chappy's Hooch,' named for company C.E.O. Tony Chapman. At the entrance to the space, a hostess held a violin case filled with shots. Inside, LED lights filled whiskey bottles, and beer was served in old gasoline cans.
There was, of course, a speakeasy area. It doled out drinks called "Chappy's Hooch," named for company C.E.O. Tony Chapman. At the entrance to the space, a hostess held a violin case filled with shots. Inside, LED lights filled whiskey bottles, and beer was served in old gasoline cans.
Photo: Donovan Bond
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