Excalibur Brainstorming

January 18, 2016

Centerpieces were instructed to make eye contact with guests, and communicate only nonverbally.

Centerpieces were instructed to make eye contact with guests, and communicate only nonverbally.

Photo: Nadine Froger Photography

'In Style' and Warner Brothers Golden Globes Party

'In Style' and Warner Brothers Golden Globes Party

The setting for In Style's event included a variety of materials including silk, gold leather, brass, and glossy lacquer, while mirrored surfaces added to the party's play on texture.

Photo: Nadine Froger Photography

'In Style' and Warner Brothers Golden Globes Party

'In Style' and Warner Brothers Golden Globes Party

The space was marked by vibrant colors. Michelle Pesce was the returning DJ for the event, where guests were among the first to try the new Aquafina Sparkling beverage.

Photo: Nadine Froger Photography

Lucite chairs, candles, and sleek white linens dressed the 150-foot tables.

Lucite chairs, candles, and sleek white linens dressed the 150-foot tables.

Photo: Powell Photography Inc./Greg Davis

In 2006, nonprofit art organization Performa instructed its guests to wear white—the combined 'canvas' of their outfits served as moving screens for colorful video projections produced by Gerrit Vooren and Brian Miller of Reels4Artists.

In 2006, nonprofit art organization Performa instructed its guests to wear white—the combined "canvas" of their outfits served as moving screens for colorful video projections produced by Gerrit Vooren and Brian Miller of Reels4Artists.

Photo: Dan Morgan

Three Events topped tables with tall cone-shaped Plexiglas towers that projected different colours onto white mannequin heads held within.

Three Events topped tables with tall cone-shaped Plexiglas towers that projected different colours onto white mannequin heads held within.

Photo: Gary Beechey

Rosé Day Los Angeles took place on June 14. The event is produced by an experienced hospitality team led by Ben Biscotti of 1iota Productions; nightlife visionaries Sylvain Bitton, JT Torregiani, and David Jarrett; Tony Schubert of Event Eleven; and culinary icon Marc Forgione.

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Talk about an over-the-top birthday party: In 2019, philanthropists Christine and Gabriel Chiu hosted a carnival-inspired bash at a children's museum in Santa Monica, Calif., for their son's first birthday. The Chius worked with Aliana Events to produce the event, inspired by the Santa Monica Pier, with carnival games, an arcade, puppets, and this oversized Ferris wheel filled with flowers. See more: This Toddler's Birthday Party Had a Gucci Claw Machine

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Rosé Day Los Angeles took place on June 14. The event is produced by an experienced hospitality team led by Ben Biscotti of 1iota Productions; nightlife visionaries Sylvain Bitton, JT Torregiani, and David Jarrett; Tony Schubert of Event Eleven; and culinary icon Marc Forgione.

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Talk about an over-the-top birthday party: In 2019, philanthropists Christine and Gabriel Chiu hosted a carnival-inspired bash at a children's museum in Santa Monica, Calif., for their son's first birthday. The Chius worked with Aliana Events to produce the event, inspired by the Santa Monica Pier, with carnival games, an arcade, puppets, and this oversized Ferris wheel filled with flowers. See more: This Toddler's Birthday Party Had a Gucci Claw Machine

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Southern California's Hotel del Coronado has completed a $550 million restoration, highlighted by the revitalization of its iconic Victorian building and a range of upgraded event and group offerings. Key event spaces—including the historic Crown Room, Coronet Room, and Ocean Ballroom—have been meticulously restored. The resort's broader transformation includes the Southpointe Event Center, featuring a 15,000-square-foot ballroom and adjacent lawn, plus updated guest rooms and amenities across the property.

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This SNL50 mailer included a Marshall speaker—an homage to the decades-spanning musical guests on the show—a bottle of Chandon to toast the milestone, and a limited-edition crewneck.

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Millennials, this one's for you. The streamer welcomed thousands of guests during a four-day experience celebrating its beloved '90s and '00s IP.

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Stagwell's buzzy experience returned for a third year, its biggest build yet.

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