Gala Glistens Under Galaxy of Stars

October 21, 2013

Photo: Luke Kraman

The Los Angeles Philharmonic celebrated the anniversary of the opening of the Walt Disney Concert Hall at its 10th Anniversary Concert September 30. The event, comprising a reception, concert, and post-concert dinner, had a "Starry Night" theme. To create a celestial look, Shiraz Events draped the top of the dinner tent with an LED star-drop curtain, which resembled a twinkling galaxy. A custom chandelier added softly glowing light, and the walls were draped with silvery fabrics.

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