Chalkboard signs indicated the V.I.P. lounges listing the sponsor levels—each named for various types and bottle sizes of wines—for that lounge.
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When using tables in a silent auction layout, planners often face the challenge of how to use them after the items are cleared away. Windows Catering turned the tables to dessert buffets throughout the room within 15 minutes of the auction closing.
Photo: FotoBriceno
Silent auction items included a Wii Fit Workout Kit.
Photo: Chip Williams
Event planners grouped silent auction items into themes such as "Gentleman's Corner."
Photo: Chip Williams
"Getaways" was another theme for the silent auction lots.
Photo: Chip Williams
The ball's fleur de lis symbol decorated some silent auction tables.
Photo: Chip Williams
Guests played Golden Tee during the cocktail hour.
Photo: Chip Williams
After dinner, the City Lights Orchestra took to the stage to play pop hits from the 1950s and '60s.
Photo: Chip Williams
National YoungArts Foundation's Backyard Ball
This year's January 9 gala in Miami had less of a backyard-barbecue feel than previous iterations, with a look modeled on a French garden. Greenery, high hedges, silver tones, and amber lighting all added to the sophisticated, outdoorsy vibe. The event took place at the YoungArts Campus and Wow Factor handled decor. Starr Events also worked on the benefit.
Photo: Courtesy of the National YoungArts Foundation
The Old Master's Society Gala at the Art Institute of Chicago
The Chicago art museum celebrated the opening of its new exhibition, "Van Gogh's Bedrooms," with a 450-guest gala on February 20. HMR Designs handled decor, and worked with Frost to create projections of the artist's works that surrounded the dining area. The idea was to let guests feel as though they were dining inside a Van Gogh painting.
Photo:Â Robert Kusel
The event allowed sponsors to purchase banquette areas that seated 10 guests and came with a personal server and custom food and drink selections.
Photo: George Pimentel Photography
