This week's roundup includes a mini tequila truck display in Miami, pencil centerpieces in Boston, a Budweiser swing ride in Philadelphia, and a seated dinner on a football field in Seattle.
For a back-to-school or academic-theme decor idea, AE Events designed sunflower centerpieces wrapped with a row of pencils for Excel Academy's 10th annual Celebration of Excellence, which took place June 2 in Boston. Table numbers were created with new covers on old books, which were then used in classrooms and libraries.
The annual Budweiser Made in America Festival took place September 3 to 4 at Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia. The festival included a branded Budweiser swing ride that was produced by Fusion, DPI, and Motive.
Cantina La Veinte, a Mexican waterfront restaurant and bar in Miami, celebrated its two-year anniversary with a party on August 31. The event featured a branded miniature truck display of Don Julio, the tequila used to make margaritas that were served to 600 guests.
For a presidential-theme cocktail idea, Teddy & the Bully Bar in Washington, D.C., created a drink based on Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton. The cocktail is a mix of Absolut Elyx vodka, Drambuie, blue curacao, orgeat syrup, lime juice, and soda.
The Trump Tower cocktail, also from Teddy & the Bully Bar, is inspired by Republican nominee Donald Trump. It combines Earl Grey-infused Absolut Elyx vodka, Dolin blanc vermouth, and aperol.
Tru by Hilton is putting a spin on its groundbreaking ceremonies by unveiling an 11 by 11-foot 3-D chalk painting of the hotel's exterior. The base of the artwork is a mobile dance floor from Snaplock, and an artist from We Talk Chalk studios created the 3-D image. The groundbreakings kicked off August 30 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and will end September 23 in Sumter, South Carolina.
American Express celebrated the second year of its Seattle Seahawks partnership by hosting a seated dinner in Seattle for card members on CenturyLink Field's 50-yard line on August 27. Produced by Momentum Worldwide, the event offered guests a four-course meal inspired by four quarters of a football game.
Billabong partnered with John Frieda to unveil the surf brand's 2017 collection on August 13 and 14 at the Surf Lodge in Montauk, New York. In between surf lessons, guests could lounge on private day beds and sip beverages from Corkcicle canteens and tumblers at Gurney's in Montauk.
During the month of July, Revolve Clothing hosted events for celebrities and influencers at a Watermill, New York, estate. On July 23, the e-commerce site celebrated the finale of its summer party series with Nicole Richie and her House of Harlow 1960 collection. The Instagram-worthy home featured comfy seating areas, cabanas, lawn games, and photo booths.
Revolve helped launch Moet & Chandon's new rosé on July 22 at a home in Watermill. Decor included a greenery-fronted DJ booth with social media handles and hashtags spelled out in Scrabble-style tiles.
