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Wizard of Oz

October 14, 2014
The Jackson Memorial Foundation's Golden Angels Gala
The Jackson Memorial Foundation's Golden Angels Gala
Costumed characters never hurt when bringing a movie theme to life, and Dorothy and her posse were all present at the Miami gala in 2008
Photo: Courtesy of Barton G.
The Jackson Memorial Foundation's Golden Angels Gala
The Jackson Memorial Foundation's Golden Angels Gala
One of Dorothy's ruby slippers topped each of the chocolate mousse cakes that guests had for dessert.
Photo: Courtesy of Barton G.
New Year's Eve Celebration
New Year's Eve Celebration
In 2011, Rebar at the Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago hosted a New Year's Eve party dubbed "There's No Place Like Trump." In keeping with the theme, Heffernan Morgan Ronsley's fairytale-like decor included oversize flowers and bright red mushrooms with speckled tops.
Photo: Courtesy of Trump Chicago Hotel & Towers
NACE's Capital Style Gala
NACE's Capital Style Gala
At the storybook-themed event in Washington last November, a yellow-brick-road projection served as the bar's backdrop.
Photo: Evelyn Alas
The Lincoln Park Zoo Ball
The Lincoln Park Zoo Ball
During the cocktail hour, servers from Limelight passed jicama stars with avocado corn relish, which were presented atop a mini Emerald City.
Photo: Barry Brecheisen for BizBash
Warner Brothers' Emerald Gala
Warner Brothers' Emerald Gala
At the 2009 gala, held at New York's Tavern on the Green, multiple Dorothy look-alikes greeted guests as they traveled down—what else—a yellow brick road.
Photo: Emily Gilbert for BizBash
Warner Brothers' Emerald Gala
Warner Brothers' Emerald Gala
Guests could view and bid for items in the Ruby Slipper collection, which included original designs by Manolo Blahnik, Betsey Johnson, and Jimmy Choo.
Photo: Emily Gilbert for BizBash
Ocean Drive's Celebration of 'The Wizard of Oz''s 70th Anniversary
Ocean Drive's Celebration of 'The Wizard of Oz''s 70th Anniversary
At the magazine's Wizard of Oz celebration at Miami's Art Basel in 2008, poppies in grass floral beds evoked a famous scene from the film.
Photo: BizBash
'Oz the Great and Powerful' Premiere
'Oz the Great and Powerful' Premiere
At the movie's premiere at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles in February, lead actor James Franco waved to the crowd from a hot-air balloon.
Photo: Courtesy of Walt Disney Studios
InterContinental Miami Make-A-Wish Ball
InterContinental Miami Make-A-Wish Ball

The 20th annual InterContinental Miami Make-A-Wish Ball was held November 1 at the downtown hotel and had a Wizard of Oz theme. Guests entered the main ballroom for dinner through an arched tunnel with 180-degree projection mapping and sound to evoke a tornado. Deco Productions designed and produced the event.

Photo: WorldRedEye.com
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