In November at Diffa's annual Dining by Design event at Chicago's Merchandise Mart, the table Hok designed for Halcon had a winter forest feel. Walls were lined with logs, and the chandelier was covered in twigs.
Photo: Barry Brecheisen for BizBash
MillerCoors celebrated the introduction of the Coors Light resealable aluminum pint can in 2010 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa. The hotel's pool area was converted into a winter scene with fake snow, ice sculptures, and illuminated high-tops meant to resemble blocks of ice.
Photo: Jerry McGaghey
3. Winterlude
#3 Festival & Parade
Ottawa
Canada’s capital turns into a giant winter festival for three weeks every year when visitors get a chance to skate on the world’s largest naturally frozen ice rink, check out competitive ice sculpting, and play in North America’s biggest snow playground. Winter delicacies, including BeaverTails pastries and wine pairings, take the chill off. Next: January 31-February 17, 2014
Photo: Courtesy of Winterlude
1. Daffodil Ball
#1 Benefit
Montreal
Widely hailed as the most successful fund-raising gala in Canada, the ball, which has raised more than $25 million in 20 years for the Canadian Cancer Society, attracts the who’s who of the city and beyond to the season’s most extravagant party. Next: April 24, 2014
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Don Julio turned Studio 450 into "Casa de Don Julio" on Thursday night, bringing 500 guests to a space redecorated with Mexican furnishings. Authentic barrels from the tequila brand played up its heritage and were used as side tables and the three-dimensional backdrop for arrivals.
Photo: Marion Curtis/startraksphoto.com
Adults and celebrities played chess with life-size pieces.
Photo: WorldRedEye.com
The entryway for the New York event was a tunnel filled with smoke, projections, and audio. The sounds and images playing were of frustrated smartphone users, designed to contrast the setting inside.
Photo: Line 8 Photography
At one entrance, attendees walked down a 51-foot glowing green tunnel, intended to symbolize the distance golfers gain when they use TaylorMade's new RocketBallz line of equipment.
Photo: Jeff Samaripa
