Zen Arts in Southern California offers an array of entertainment that can take place in or around a pool, including their transparent spheres that hold performers and float on water.
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3. California Science Center’s Discovery Ball
#3 Benefit The California Science Center’s Discovery Ball celebrated its 14th go with a Cleopatra theme, offering a sneak peek of the exhibition surrounding the Egyptian pharaoh’s life. Christina Sion heads up the detail-minded event annually. Next: March 9, 2013
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Determined to mark its 30th anniversary with a bang, Diesel staged "Diesel xXx," a 24-hour party in 17 cities, spanning eight time zones in October 2008. The celebrations culminated with a blowout party called a Diesel Rock 'n' Roll Circus for as many as 6,700 revelers on Pier 3 in Brooklyn. Inside a tent, guests encountered a circus atmosphere more informed by old European traveling carnivals than Barnum & Bailey.
MSN Wonderwall and Getty Images provided a photo booth with props in the form of inspiring chat bubbles at the Trevor Project's Trevor Live event.
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As is customary at Stella McCartney presentations, models are encouraged to interact with guests and the surrounding environment. In the library, models played Scrabble while clad in McCartney's designs, including a pair of glasses from her new sustainable eyewear collection.
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In addition to nighttime fireworks displays, PyroTecnico can also present daytime “fireworks” shows using colored smoke. With offices throughout the U.S., the company can stage performances anywhere. Prices available on request.