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2015 vision

November 24, 2014
'Big Hero 6' Premiere
'Big Hero 6' Premiere

Walt Disney Animation Studios premiered its latest film, Big Hero 6, at Hollywood's El Capitan Theatre on November 4. The film is set in the futuristic town of “San Fransokyo,” which combines elements of Tokyo and San Francisco. Inspired by that fictional setting, the red carpet area was decked with a structure that resembled both the Golden Gate bridge and Japanese-inspired torii gates.

Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney
TigerDirect Tech Bash
TigerDirect Tech Bash

The TigerDirect Tech Bash, held at Marlins Park on November 7, is the most popular free technology summit in Miami. For its activation, computer sponsor Lenovo brought in a blimp that floated throughout the stadium releasing coupons and prize vouchers.

Photo: Syx
Old Navy's Spring 2015 Preview
Old Navy's Spring 2015 Preview

On November 13, Old Navy hosted a press preview for its spring 2015 collection at Cedar Lake in New York. The event had a "road trip" theme, and adjacent to one clothing vignette was a farm stand designed to recall what travelers might find along country roads, including miniature chicken potpies. MKG came up with the concept for the catering experience.

Photo: Courtesy of Old Navy
'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1' Premiere
'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1' Premiere

At the Los Angeles premiere of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1, Samsung created a designated area on the red carpet to accommodate fans who won a trip to the premiere and had photos taken with the film's stars. The event took place on November 17.

Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images for Samsung
Downtown Summerlin Opening
Downtown Summerlin Opening

To celebrate the grand opening of Downtown Summerlin, a new 1.6 million-square-foot shopping center near Las Vegas, splashy public events took place October 9 to 12. A parade of LED drummers kicked off the festival's first night.

Photo: Jean Jacques Pochet
Talkspace's "Pop-Up Therapy"
Talkspace's 'Pop-Up Therapy'

To illustrate Talkspace’s goal to bring transparency and accessibility to mental healthcare, designer Alon Seifert of Not Grey created an installation dubbed “Pop-Up Therapy” November 5 and 6 at a plaza in New York's Flatiron district. Organizers chose to place the transparent domes—which contained staged therapist offices—near a busy intersection to remove the stigma associated with mental health.

Photo: Courtesy of Talkspace
25th Anniversary Fight Night
25th Anniversary Fight Night

Fight for Children's signature Benefit, Fight Night, took place on November 13 at the Washington Hilton. The ringside V.I.P. tables ranged in price from $50,000 to $100,000 each and came set with a raw seafood tower and bottle service.

Photo: Tony Brown/imijphoto.com for BizBash
Fun Fun Fun Festival
Fun Fun Fun Festival

The Austin, Texas, music festival took place November 7 to 9. Sponsor activations included the Shiner Bock Beer Garden, where Jenga and checkers made with the beer bottle caps were set up on picnic tables.

Photo: Nadia Chaudhury/BizBash
This Party Saves Lives
This Party Saves Lives

This Bar Saves Lives hosted its first “This Party Saves Lives” as a tie-in to World Food Day in Los Angeles in October. As guests arrived, they were given a box that would later be filled with food and delivered to a child. Guests were asked to place a box near a wall at the end of the night, and the boxes ultimately formed a thematic mural by California artist Jules Muck.

Photo: Courtesy of Elle Communications
MoMA Film Benefit for Alfonso Cuarón
MoMA Film Benefit for Alfonso Cuarón

At its seventh annual film benefit on November 10, New York's Museum of Modern Art honored writer and director Alfonso Cuarón. On the dinner tables, blush-colored anemone flowers added a soft, delicate contrast to the sharp edges of geometric centerpieces that also decked tabletops.

Photo: Cornelia Stiles/BizBash
Blueprint Studios recommends timing events strategically, such as holding a party planned around a major sporting event.
Blueprint Studios recommends timing events strategically, such as holding a party planned around a major sporting event.
Photo: Courtesy of WM Events
Boston Ballet Ball
Boston Ballet Ball

At the March 29 gala, the Boston Ballet celebrated its 50th anniversary with a ball at the Castle at Park Plaza. To mark the occasion, appetizers were passed on trays that said "50 Years." Items included tuna and mango cubes with pickled-ginger glaze.

Photo: Michael Blanchard
The skirt of one of the body-painted models served double-duty as a red carpeted entrance to Fight Night.
The skirt of one of the body-painted models served double-duty as a red carpeted entrance to Fight Night.
Photo: Tony Brown/imijphoto.com for BizBash
Models in body-painted dresses stood on platforms throughout the Fight Night reception space.
Models in body-painted dresses stood on platforms throughout the Fight Night reception space.
Photo: Tony Brown/imijphoto.com for BizBash
To accommodate the nearly 1,600 guests as well as the V.I.P. lounge, the ballroom included a mix of table rounds—seating 12 this year instead of 10—and rectangular high boys, maximizing the available square footage.
To accommodate the nearly 1,600 guests as well as the V.I.P. lounge, the ballroom included a mix of table rounds—seating 12 this year instead of 10—and rectangular high boys, maximizing the available square footage.
Photo: Tony Brown/imijphoto.com for BizBash
Organizers themed each of the boxing matches with recognizable dueling duos via custom-made Under Armour boxing trunks brandishing the symbols of Batman vs. Superman, Democrats vs. Republicans, and Wonder Woman vs. Catwoman.
Organizers themed each of the boxing matches with recognizable dueling duos via custom-made Under Armour boxing trunks brandishing the symbols of Batman vs. Superman, Democrats vs. Republicans, and Wonder Woman vs. Catwoman.
Photo: Tony Brown/imijphoto.com for BizBash
Silk aerialists performed at different corners of the ballroom in tandem with a video DJ as guests entered the main ballroom for dinner and the night's program.
Silk aerialists performed at different corners of the ballroom in tandem with a video DJ as guests entered the main ballroom for dinner and the night's program.
Photo: Tony Brown/imijphoto.com for BizBash
Rather than a traditional plated salad, the Washington Hilton's catering team set each table with an array of antipasti served family-style including white bean salad, Italian meats, cheese, olives, and peppers.
Rather than a traditional plated salad, the Washington Hilton's catering team set each table with an array of antipasti served family-style including white bean salad, Italian meats, cheese, olives, and peppers.
Photo: Tony Brown/imijphoto.com for BizBash
The Washington Redskins cheerleaders danced to 'It's Raining Men' for Fight Night's nearly all-male crowd.
The Washington Redskins cheerleaders danced to "It's Raining Men" for Fight Night's nearly all-male crowd.
Photo: Tony Brown/imijphoto.com for BizBash
Tampa-based speed painter Tim Decker created two paintings, one of boxing legend Mohammad Ali and another of the Statue of Liberty, in less than 10 minutes for Fight Night's live auction.
Tampa-based speed painter Tim Decker created two paintings, one of boxing legend Mohammad Ali and another of the Statue of Liberty, in less than 10 minutes for Fight Night's live auction.
Photo: Tony Brown/imijphoto.com for BizBash
Event designer André Wells tailored the decor for Knock Out Abuse's gala to both the theme and attendees by using a soft, feminine color palette of gold, cream, pearl, blush, and ivory as well as sparkling elements via candles, crystal, and sequins.
Event designer André Wells tailored the decor for Knock Out Abuse's gala to both the theme and attendees by using a soft, feminine color palette of gold, cream, pearl, blush, and ivory as well as sparkling elements via candles, crystal, and sequins.
Photo: Davide De Pas
Singer Eric Benét performed at the joint after-party at the Ritz Carlton. During the auction, guests could bid on a ladies' luncheon with the singer, which fetched $31,000.
Singer Eric Benét performed at the joint after-party at the Ritz Carlton. During the auction, guests could bid on a ladies' luncheon with the singer, which fetched $31,000.
Photo: Davide De Pas
Redskins cheerleaders lined the entryway from the reception to the ballroom.
Redskins cheerleaders lined the entryway from the reception to the ballroom.
Photo: Tony Brown/imijphoto.com for BizBash
Liquor sponsor Bombay Sapphire made frosted cocktail shots in the Golden Glove lounge during the reception by mixing its product with lime juice, mint, and a dash of liquid nitrogen.
Liquor sponsor Bombay Sapphire made frosted cocktail shots in the Golden Glove lounge during the reception by mixing its product with lime juice, mint, and a dash of liquid nitrogen.
Photo: Tony Brown/imijphoto.com for BizBash
A 50-foot LED banner strip suspended above the Fight Night boxing ring scrolled through sponsor names throughout the night as well as announced the entertainment or boxing round underway.
A 50-foot LED banner strip suspended above the Fight Night boxing ring scrolled through sponsor names throughout the night as well as announced the entertainment or boxing round underway.
Photo: Tony Brown/imijphoto.com for BizBash
Top sponsors seated ringside started their meals with a tower of sushi, sashimi, and shrimp cocktail.
Top sponsors seated ringside started their meals with a tower of sushi, sashimi, and shrimp cocktail.
Photo: Tony Brown/imijphoto.com for BizBash
A cigar roller from BnB Tobacco rolled new product throughout the night from the V.I.P. lounge inside the ballroom.
A cigar roller from BnB Tobacco rolled new product throughout the night from the V.I.P. lounge inside the ballroom.
Photo: Tony Brown/imijphoto.com for BizBash
The boxing ring changed to the main stage for a 30-minute set from headliner John Legend.
The boxing ring changed to the main stage for a 30-minute set from headliner John Legend.
Photo: Tony Brown/imijphoto.com for BizBash
Flower arrangements of roses, orchids, carnations, stock, and ranunculus added touches of color mostly white and gold decor at Knock Out Abuse.
Flower arrangements of roses, orchids, carnations, stock, and ranunculus added touches of color mostly white and gold decor at Knock Out Abuse.
Photo: Davide De Pas
AD Oasis
AD Oasis
Architectural Digest's AD Oasis pop-up outside the Raleigh featured an architectural central bar made from Caesarstone.
Photo: Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images for Architectural Digest
Fog and skytrackers punctuated the dramatic reveal of the new Land Rovers at the Pacific Design Center. A pop-up shop also supplied branded merchandise.
Fog and skytrackers punctuated the dramatic reveal of the new Land Rovers at the Pacific Design Center. A pop-up shop also supplied branded merchandise.
Photo: Alesandra Dubin/BizBash
At the Pacific Design Center, Land Rover fashioned an all-terrain course to show off its new vehicles.
At the Pacific Design Center, Land Rover fashioned an all-terrain course to show off its new vehicles.
Photo: Nick Dimbleby
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