Video: Building a Jack-in-the-Box at Christie’s Auction Party

May 13, 2011

To kick off its contemporary art auction and celebrate the inclusion of a 23-foot-tall teddy bear sculpture in the sale, Christie’s held an event at Seagram Plaza on Saturday, May 7. We spoke with Ryan Jordan of Studio HS to get the scoop on the decor and how he produced an oversize jack-in-box that housed the night’s performances.

Fans could partake in Drive the City, a dribbling activation that challenged participants to weave through street signs, barricades, buildings, inspirational messages, and the 2024 Nissan Rogue on their way to the basket.

Women's Final Four 2024: How Brands Helped Celebrate a Record-Breaking Season

Guests were welcomed to their seats with a book decorated with a reading light that illuminated the place cards and added an amber glow to the tablescape.

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Inside UNICEF's 'Heart Strings' Exhibit

This UNICEF Exhibit Uses Visitors' Heartbeats and Voices to Create an Emotional Musical Journey

Union Market Hotel

6 New Venues in Washington, D.C., for Spring 2024 Meetings and Events

Women's Final Four 2024: How Brands Helped Celebrate a Record-Breaking Season

See how companies like AT&T, Nissan, and Fierce Lab connected with Clevelanders at the end of a history-making season for women's college basketball.

Fans could partake in Drive the City, a dribbling activation that challenged participants to weave through street signs, barricades, buildings, inspirational messages, and the 2024 Nissan Rogue on their way to the basket.

Event Design & Decor

A Must-Read: Get Inspired by These Book Launch Event Ideas

From a mobile flower shop to clever place settings, here are some design concepts from recent gatherings celebrating authors.

Guests were welcomed to their seats with a book decorated with a reading light that illuminated the place cards and added an amber glow to the tablescape.

This UNICEF Exhibit Uses Visitors' Heartbeats and Voices to Create an Emotional Musical Journey

A multi-city exhibit by Moment Factory uses attendees' heartbeats, voices, and movements to build an ever-changing symphony, serving as a metaphor for how everyone can help support UNICEF's mission.

Inside UNICEF's 'Heart Strings' Exhibit

6 New Venues in Washington, D.C., for Spring 2024 Meetings and Events

Take a peek at these buzzworthy restaurants, hotels, meeting and event spaces, and more recently opened in Washington, D.C.

Union Market Hotel

Unlocking Success in Experiential Marketing Campaigns & Events: A Glance into Allied Global Marketing's Strategy

How Allied Global Marketing is transforming this sphere by harnessing technology.

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Audiovisual & Lighting

#EventInspo: 15 Stunning Lighting Design Moments We're Still Thinking About

Nothing transforms a space quite like lighting. Here are some of our favorite ways lighting designers have played with light and shadows at recent events.

In February, the Boston Winter Ball—often referred to as “Boston’s Biggest Night Out” and held at Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport—raised $2.1 million for underprivileged youth via the Corey C. Griffin Foundation. Produced by AJ Williams of AJ Events, the black-tie fundraiser featured a 60-by-60-foot dance floor with a 40-by-50-foot disco ball/silver orb ceiling treatment, which set the stage for a laser light show.

Meet the 2024 BizBash 40 Under 40: Event Profs with Endless Impact

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Q&A: How Neon Carnival Became One of the Year's Most Coveted Event Invites

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This UNICEF Exhibit Uses Visitors' Heartbeats and Voices to Create an Emotional Musical Journey

What's New in Event Venues: An Eclipse-Related Travel Boost, the Country’s First Carbon-Positive Hotel, and More

BizBash rounds up the latest news from hotels, convention centers, meeting spaces, restaurants, and other event venues around the world.

Event Venue News for April 2024

Event Tech Live Las Vegas Partners with Eventpack

ETL is proud to announce its partnership with Eventpack.

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Men’s Final Four Fan Fest 2024: See How Brands Stood Out Among All the Hoopla

Brands including Capital One, AT&T, and Wilson joined in on the madness in Phoenix with over-the-top activations and immersive experiences.

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Take a peek at these buzzworthy restaurants, hotels, meeting and event spaces, and more recently opened in Austin.

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15 Colorful Booth Designs From Natural Products Expo West 2024

From a revamped brand identity to bodega-inspired settings, this year’s trade show featured fun experiential spaces for attendees to explore.

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Where I Go: A Global Event Expert Shares Her Go-To Venues Around the World

Bonnie O’Hara, a partner at global creative agency Amplify, shares her favorite venues to host a large conference or brand activation, to entertain a client, to get inspired, and more.

Amplify's Bonnie O’Hara Shares Her Favorite Event Venues

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