The Owner's Chalet featured multiple specialty bars including a Luc Belaire Rosé bellini bar, which offered several juices and purees of peach, mango, raspberry, and tangerine.
The Turner network hosted its annual Upfront party at New York's Terminal 5 on May 18. Guests entered the event through a water-like 3-D projection.
MTV's Upfront presentation took place at Skylight at Moynihan Station on April 21. Foregoing a traditional theater format, the music network created a pop art trade show called “Buy MTV” with interactive booths for upcoming series and initiatives and a faux storefront featuring limited-edition MTV collectibles.
The John F. Kennedy Center Opera Ball took place May 21 at the Organization of American States in Washington. For the event, in which the Washington National Opera celebrated a diamond anniversary, Occasions Caterers and Design Foundry created a custom hanging dessert buffet.
Kehoe Designs hosted the Designs for Dignity spring gala on May 5 at the Geraghty in Chicago. A photo booth inspired by bedding company and event sponsor Hästens featured a checkered sheet backdrop and pillows, to make it seem as if attendees were lying in bed.
The fourth annual Kaleidoscope Ball took place May 21 at 3 Labs in Culver City, California. The event, which was produced by Clare Davis of Harper Sloane Productions and designed by Mindy Weiss Party Consultants, featured a circus-inspired bar for the ball's "Circus for Research" theme.
One of the buzziest cocktail trends this season is branded ice cubes. Southern California-based Ice Bulb is one of the first companies to create these ice logos, which can be done in snow pops within a clear ice structure.
