
In a homage to the 150th anniversary of Lewis Carroll’s tale, the Canadian Cancer Society hosted an Alice's Adventures in Wonderland-inspired fund-raiser in Montreal in April. Produced by Alison Silcoff Events, with decor by Decor & More, the event had guests helping themselves to champagne from the Queen of Hearts' dress during the cocktail reception.
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The Washington Ballet turned to its production of Alice for inspiration when designing its annual gala in April. Organizers tapped Syzygy Event Productions to produce the event. Guests were greeted by younger members from the ballet school dressed like the card guards from Alice in Wonderland.
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A caterpillar relaxed in the Henry N.R. Jackman Lounge at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, which served as the V.I.P. area at the Canadian National Ballet's fund-raiser.
Photo: Gary Beechey

In the Bell Gala's after-party space, giant playing cards, chairs, and flowers were suspended from the ceiling.
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Toast produced the Justice Ball benefit in 2009 with an Alice in Wonderland theme. Decor included giant mushrooms and funhouse mirrors. A pair of stiltwalkers, one dressed as the Mad Hatter, circulated among the guests.
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Costumed entertainers made for on-theme interaction and photo ops.
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