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Airstar Offers New Dome Structure

July 16, 2007

Airstar's Dome at a Dior watch launch in Malaysia.

Airstar's Dome at a Dior watch launch in Malaysia.

Photo: Courtesy of Airstar

Lighting balloon company Airstar has just brought a new product to the United States: The Dome is a 2,800-square-foot inflatable pavilion that measures 60 feet in diameter and 30 feet high. The temporary structure can be used in lieu of a tent, and its curving surfaces may be branded or used for video projections or lighting effects.

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.

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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.

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See How This Interactive Art Exhibit Reacts to Visitors' Heartbeats in Real Time

The unique installation from artist Rafael Lozano-Hemmer features 3,000 suspended lights that use biometric technology to reflect attendees’ heartbeats—and it's coming to Toronto next month.

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This Virtual Music Festival Will Feature Do-It-Yourself Hologram Devices

For next month's Women From Space festival, attendees will assemble their own low-tech hologram devices to watch the performances.

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