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Entertainment

February 27, 2016
A pair of dancers taught guests how to perform period dances such as the Foxtrot and Lindy Hop at the Weeksville Historical Center's fund-raising event in Brooklyn in June.
A pair of dancers taught guests how to perform period dances such as the Foxtrot and Lindy Hop at the Weeksville Historical Center's fund-raising event in Brooklyn in June.
Photo: Tory Williams
The Dandy Wellington Band was provided by musician cooperative Elan Artists. Brooklyn-based event design studio Tinsel & Twine planned the event for the Weeksville Historical Center.
The Dandy Wellington Band was provided by musician cooperative Elan Artists. Brooklyn-based event design studio Tinsel & Twine planned the event for the Weeksville Historical Center.
Photo: Tory Williams
The Cirque du Soleil-inspired event also saw aerialists from East Coast Entertainment perform overhead.
The Cirque du Soleil-inspired event also saw aerialists from East Coast Entertainment perform overhead.
Photo: Samuel Costello Photography
A juggler at Groupon's vintage carnival-theme affair entertained the attendees.
A juggler at Groupon's vintage carnival-theme affair entertained the attendees.
Photo: Sheri Whitko
Guests signed a light graffiti wall at the Comcast Spotlight holiday party in November 2014. JDK Group produced the disco fete.
Guests signed a light graffiti wall at the Comcast Spotlight holiday party in November 2014. JDK Group produced the disco fete.
Photo: PhotOle Photography
Guests created greetings for active military members at a card-making station at a wonderland-theme holiday party, held at 26 Bridge in December 2014 and designed by New York-based event firm Rock Paper Scissors Events.
Guests created greetings for active military members at a card-making station at a wonderland-theme holiday party, held at 26 Bridge in December 2014 and designed by New York-based event firm Rock Paper Scissors Events.
Photo: Elizabeth Bruneau
The card-making area included lots of supplies and a workspace for creating festive greetings.
The card-making area included lots of supplies and a workspace for creating festive greetings.
Photo: Elizabeth Bruneau
Sylvester Gala
Sylvester Gala

On April 25, the JW Marriott Marquis Miami played host to the Sylvester Gala, a benefit for the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center’s research programs. The event had a "Brave" theme, and entertainers with Pop Art-inspired body paint had the word written on their chests.

Photo: Courtesy of the Sylvestor Comprehensive Cancer Center
The 21st edition of the Knot Gala took place October 9 at the New York Public Library. Talent from Shien Artists included a woman wearing copper butterfly wings who greeted attendees as they entered the venue.
The 21st edition of the Knot Gala took place October 9 at the New York Public Library. Talent from Shien Artists included a woman wearing copper butterfly wings who greeted attendees as they entered the venue.
Photo: Hechler Photographers
Floral statue entertainers from Scarlett Entertainment also greeted attendees at the entrance and posed for photos.
Floral statue entertainers from Scarlett Entertainment also greeted attendees at the entrance and posed for photos.
Photo: Hechler Photographers
Entertainment included ballerinas who wore illuminated costumes.
Entertainment included ballerinas who wore illuminated costumes.
Photo: Hechler Photographers
A stilt walker dressed as a deer partied with guests throughout the night.
A stilt walker dressed as a deer partied with guests throughout the night.
Photo: Hechler Photographers
At the 2010 National Opera Ball, the winter theme continued into the courtyard, which featured fake snow falling from the rooftop and was designed as a tribute to the upcoming 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Entertainers circled the snow-filled courtyard in inflated Zorbs.
At the 2010 National Opera Ball, the winter theme continued into the courtyard, which featured fake snow falling from the rooftop and was designed as a tribute to the upcoming 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Entertainers circled the snow-filled courtyard in inflated Zorbs.
Photo: Tony Brown/imijphoto.com for BizBash
Samsung Olympic Showcase
Samsung Olympic Showcase

South Korea-based Samsung offered nine showcases at different locations in Pyeongchang and Gangneung throughout the duration of the games. Located in transparent structures, the showcases featured a combination of technological, cultural, and immersive fan experiences. One of the showcase highlights was the Infinity Moment—a mirrored room that responded to and integrated artwork created by visitors with a Galaxy Note8 and S Pen.

Photo: Courtesy of Samsung
Samsung Olympic Showcase
Samsung Olympic Showcase

Immersive virtual-reality experiences included the debut of Samsung’s “Mission to Space VR: A Moon for All Mankind.” Visitors could participate in a space mission that included a mission briefing, trying on real training suits and helmets, and the virtual experience in a moon rig where they could feel the effect of lunar gravity. 

Photo: Hanstudio
Imaginative games included 'human foosball,' in which lines of employees looped together by string played a soccer-like game. Participants wore Groupon-branded headbands.
Imaginative games included "human foosball," in which lines of employees looped together by string played a soccer-like game. Participants wore Groupon-branded headbands.
Photo: Jonathan Mathias
In one area, employees stepped into massive spheres to compete against one another at 'Hamster Ball Racing.'
In one area, employees stepped into massive spheres to compete against one another at "Hamster Ball Racing."
Photo: Jonathan Mathias
AE Studio, by American Eagle
AE Studio, by American Eagle

At American Eagle’s inaugural Governors Ball, fans could pick up a free canvas tote with a custom screenprint design provided by Tour Print.

Photo: Taylor McIntyre/BizBash
Employees played a classic summertime game in an area referred to as 'Cornhole Campus.'
Employees played a classic summertime game in an area referred to as "Cornhole Campus."
Photo: Jonathan Mathias
A talent show featured Groupon employees demonstrating their musical skills.
A talent show featured Groupon employees demonstrating their musical skills.
Photo: Jonathan Mathias
A photo activation captured guests jumping in front of a backdrop that featured iconic Chicago images, such as deep-dish pizza and Wrigley Field.
A photo activation captured guests jumping in front of a backdrop that featured iconic Chicago images, such as deep-dish pizza and Wrigley Field.
Photo: Jonathan Mathias
In one installation, guests shot water guns full of paint at a white office setting.
In one installation, guests shot water guns full of paint at a white office setting.
Photo: Courtesy of Adobe
Adobe Max attendees were invited to sign and decorate an oversize chalkboard.
Adobe Max attendees were invited to sign and decorate an oversize chalkboard.
Photo: Courtesy of Adobe
Stationary bikes allowed guests to unwind.
Stationary bikes allowed guests to unwind.
Photo: Courtesy of Adobe
During the “Mad Hatter” after-party, guests were able to get psychedelic hand and arm marbling from Black Light Visuals.
During the “Mad Hatter” after-party, guests were able to get psychedelic hand and arm marbling from Black Light Visuals.
Photo: Laura Dee
The Recording Academy's Grammy Celebration
The Recording Academy's Grammy Celebration
On-theme performers from E Plus Productions entertained the crowd, and ATK handled audio production. TLC and En Vogue also performed at the event, along with DJ Michelle Pesce and jazz singer Kurt Elling.
Photo: Sean Twomey/2me Studios
The Frost Museum of Science’s Big Bang: Sonic Odyssey
The Frost Museum of Science’s Big Bang: Sonic Odyssey

The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science in Miami hosted nearly 900 guests at its fund-raiser, the Big Bang: Sonic Odyssey, in January. At the end of the evening, the dance floor lit up with a performance by DJ Irie and LED robots provided by Light Up The Night.

Photo: Julian Castro
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