
The two-minute hand-drawn portraits from NY Drawing Booth are a unique alternative to the standard photo booth. Artists mingle among the event crowd, sketching the fun party favors with an iPad and stylus. The shareable images can include custom branding as well as framing. On-site printing is also provided. NY Drawing Booth is available nationally; pricing is available upon request.

Toronto's 10-day Luminato Festival kicked off on June 18 at Hearn Generating Station with an opening party that combined the themes of nature and industry, which gave the event a post-apocalyptic feel. Lancôme Canada, the event's sponsor, offered makeup applications in a flower-filled dome.

At Philadelphia-based firm Brûlée Catering, executive pastry chef James Rodebaugh creates a summery spread called "Pastry Patio Picnic." The desserts array offers sweets shaped like classic American snacks, and items include "French fries" made of toasted pound cake and "burgers" made with chocolate-ganache pound cake topped with sliced kiwi (meant to look like lettuce) and mango gelee that resembles cheese.




The tablescape included a ceiling installation with strands of crystals and floral orbs, while the tabletop was decorated with an oversize floral gramophone made of yellow and orange blooms.

Hosted by the Points Guy Brian Kelly, the January 23 event allowed guests to explore the travel website’s top destinations for 2018: Morocco, Iceland, India, and Mexico City. The audiovisual journey, which was produced by creative agency Fake Love, transported guests to each locale without leaving the space. Every 30 minutes, the room transformed into a new destination, with wrap-around projections and music depicting each culture. The event was held at Public Arts on the Lower East Side.