Decor Transforms Distillery Into 1920's Chicago

February 15, 2006

A corporate V.I.P. night for a worldwide petroleum company entertained its attendees with a tribute to the stage production Chicago. The event's planner, Carlson Meetings and Events, used the talents of Make My Day to develop the throwback theme.
The decor and design created a setting reminiscent of 1920's Chicago. Lush, sultry decor and floral designs were featured in the form of calla lilies, flirtatious feather boas, and acrylic flapper-style legs in high heels. The venue was the very fitting Boiler House restaurant in the Distillery District. AVW - Telav's large screens ran clips of the Academy Award-winning movie Chicago, while actors performed key scenes live onstage.

—Robyn Small

Palm fronds and feathers were presented atop acrylic legs in heels.

Palm fronds and feathers were presented atop acrylic legs in heels.

Calla lilies and white feather boas made for a sultry combination.

Calla lilies and white feather boas made for a sultry combination.

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