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January 10, 2011The 6th Annual Taste of the Garden
January 3, 2011
We are proud to be participating in this years Taste of the Garden at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden. The Annual Taste of the Garden raises funds for the Miami Beach Botanical Garden to preserve our urban greenspace, present arts and education programs, and support the Miami Beach Garden Club’s environmental education mission. We will be featuring a dish of crab cakes over charred corn salsa, sriracha aioli and micro greens.
The event will also be showcasing cuisine and fine wines from: The Cafe at Books & Books Lincoln Road, Sushi Samba, Mercadito, Fratelli Lyon, Shiraz Events, Essensia (The Palms Hotel), Shula’s Steak House Miami Beach, Grazie, BBQ Beach, JC Lopategui Enterprises, Soleo (W Hotel), Quattro, 1500°, Catering by Maribel, Miami Food Scene & Chef Stefano LaCava, Terroir Wine Cellars, Winebow, Mattebella Vineyards, and Waters by Renewal.
WHO: Miami Beach Botanical Garden & Miami Beach Garden Club
WHAT: The 6th Annual Taste of the Garden….a tropical dining experience
WHEN: Wednesday, January 19, 2011, 6:30 to 9 PM
WHERE: Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL
Reserve early – limited to 300 guests
$60 per person in advance, $75 after January 14
Tickets online: www.mbgarden.org
Credit cards accepted: Telephone 305.673.7256 x 201
New Years Eve 2010 Mix
December 16, 2010
We wish a safe and happy holiday to those close to us and extend a warm thanks for all the support over the past 10 years. As a gift to our clients, family, and friends – we’ve gathered three of our favorite DJs to provide a New Year’s Eve mix exclusively for Shiraz Events. Let’s toast to a new year filled with love and laughter.
Saving the Mix:
New Years Eve 2010 from Shiraz Events
- To save the file on a PC running Microsoft: “Right-click” and “Save Target As” and select the destination on your computer that you’d like to save the file to.
- To save the file on an Apple computer: “Ctrl-click” (Mac) and “Save Link As” and select the destination on your computer that you’d like to save the file to.
- From there, you can import into iTunes, Windows Media Player, or your choice of media players.
About DJ Corey Craig:
DJ Corey Craig’s unmistakable signature sound has made him one of the most sought after new talents both stateside and globally. He serves a hybrid of upbeat disco house and remixed classics at NYC hotspots Vlada, Barracuda, Locker Room, Star Lounge, Garden of Ono and out in New York’s hottest gay resort,the Fire Island Pines. Corey has also been the featured DJ in venues worldwide such as XXL (London), Parking (Montreal), S4 (Dallas) and The Abbey and LASC (Los Angeles). He is a favorite in the fashion world providing the live soundtrack for National Underwear Day, Diesel, Perry Ellis, 2Xist, Marc Ecko and Loris Diran amongst others. This award-nominated DJ also has a wildly popular podcast mixing well-crafted dance hits with his own remixes and mashups.
About DJ Keo Nozari:
Billboard Top 20 recording artist, producer and DJ, Keo Nozari found his debut album Late Nite VIP launching three hit singles. His pop-dance tune “Rewind”–including remixes by Rihanna remixer’s Jody den Broeder andThe Wideboys hit Number 18 on the Billboard’s Hot Dance Club Playchart in the fall of 2008. Underground smash “Close Enough” found remixes snapped-up by trance legend Armin Van Buuren for his Armada label, and pop-rock “Question of Monogamy” launched a Number One video on MTV’s LOGO channel. The full album was also licensed to MTV for use on their shows. Keo’s performances have included solo shows at Virgin Megastore and as a celebrated New York DJ his recent work has included the Fire Island Pines, a Saturday residency at CLUB 57, Friday’s hottest NYC partyROCKIT and private parties for Vanessa Williams, Deborah Cox, Tori Spelling, Lance Bass and Ford Models. Time Out New York has named Keo as one of “tomorrow’s global pop stars.”
About DJ Mia Moretti:
DJ Mia Moretti is a permanent nightlife fixture at some of the country’s hottest events and venues. She has performed alongside popular musicians such as Katy Perry, Courtney Love and Snoop Dogg. Urged on by Los Angeles DJ mainstays DJ AM and Cut Chemist, Mia started collecting and playing records. From her first residency at The Standard Hotel on the Sunset Strip to recent performances including Chelsea Clinton’s wedding, Chopard’s 150th Anniversary Party and Perez Hilton’s ‘One Night in Austin,’ Mia’s passion for collecting records and new music continues to grow. A fashion industry favorite, Moretti has received press from Vogue, WWD, CITY, Cosmopolitan, Paper Magazine and Vanity Fair, and is currently featured in Alice+Olivia’s Spring 2011 video lookbook. Delving into music production, her remix of Katy Perry’s hit single “Hot N Cold” landed on the Billboard Dance Music Charts for 10 straight weeks, and her remix of “Peacock” is featured on the Perry’s latest album “Teenage Dream.”
OUT 100 Awards 2010
November 23, 2010On November 18th, 2010 Shiraz Events presented the OUT100 Awards 2010 hosted at the famed IAC building designed by Frank Gehry.
The images for the current issue of OUT were inspired and styled based on three themes: Black & White Ball, Stonewall, and Studio 54. These images became the guideline when we started to conceptualize the look and flow of the event.
Buick came on board as the presenting sponsor, joining the additional brand sponsors; Santa Fe, AT&T, Belvedere and Marc Jacobs: Bang.
Other than the Buick Vanguard award presentation – this was not your typical awards ceremony. Due to the change in the format, we decided to divide the event into the three themes and design the animation for the video wall centered on these themes.
The Black & White Ball
As guests entered the east lobby, they were met with an army of handsome models, dressed in black and white with black bow ties serving Belvedere cocktails against a Buick car and 12’ by 16’ back drop.
The backdrop was designed using white modern looking trellis, with a black matte background. The trellis was a strong repeating design motif for the first hour. The carpet we used under the car was actually a foam surface, resembling a road defined with a chrome border.
Marc Jacobs: Bang was represented with a clean minimal lounge where guests mingled with their cocktails.
In the Atrium outdoors, Santa Fe sponsored a lounge featuring black and white upholstered furniture, Fichus trees, and multiple glowing spheres.
Turning the corner, the 50’ of press backdrop was featured using the trellis motif with diamonds carrying the sponsors’ logos. The red carpet used, again, was actually a black foam surface, resembling a road that had a Buick stationed at the end of the road.
As guests turned the corner to the west lobby, a 120’ of video wall appeared. It was the 3rd largest video wall installation in the world and was the focal point of the event’s set and show. Here is a recap video of the different scenes detailed below.
For the Black & White Ball, the diamonds turned every 20 seconds and at mid-hour, a Buick commercial played. After the commercial, the wall turned into a leather color tufted wall, much like a traditional men’s club, and in frames, the wall revealed the first theme images of the OUT100.
Stonewall
Before the transition to Stonewall, the tufted wall exploded to reveal a brick building with fire escapes, neon signs and windows opening and closing with Stonewall-themed OUT100 images. At this point our service staff stripped down from formal attire to white t-shirts, moustaches and aviators sunglass, becoming the west villagers of 1969.
Studio 54
After the presentation Buick Vanguard Award Presentation, the wall transformed with snaking colored lights inspired by Saturday Night Fever and Studio 54. The wait staff changed into fuchsia glittered t-shirts and silver glittered hats and head-bands.
As the night evolves and DJ Lina’s beats got more intense, the wall changed again to wall of glitter, featuring Studio 54 inspired OUT100 images.
For the finale, the wall of glitter started pulsating like sonar waves with the Buick emblem as the focal point with OUT100 images flipping fast until the screen stopped with a final OUT100 logo.
Other Design Elements
- Augmented reality by the Buick cars around the room. There were images formatted to react to Google Goggles for the Apple iPhone and Google Android phones, which, when pointed at the images provided product information.
Halloween Treat!
October 29, 2010… a recap of all of Shiraz’s most recent, fabulous events and new ventures!
Worked with sponsor@ Kellogg’s at “Blogalicious Weekend” in Miami, FL- celebrating diversity in social media!
Shiraz Events and NYC techies @Microsoft’s Openhouse 2011; a day long preview of their Spring 2011 line of cutting edge technology. See more photos>>
Passing the “In Good Company” cocktail to the ladies of @CrateandBarrel, celebrating the shop-in-shop launch for @Marimekko.
Designed and produced Athleta’s Spring Preview. See more photos>>
Shiraz teamed up with GQ Magazine + Tommy Hilfiger to showcase the talents of mixologists from NYC leading Speakeasy’s, Pegu Club, Death & Company, The Clover Club. Shiraz paired “Comfort Food” hors d’oeuvres with the custom cocktails.
Had an incredible time designing Andre Harrell ‘s 50th birthday, at Richi Achiva‘s new NYC spot: The Darby! Guests included Babyface, P. Diddy, the Kardashians and more! Read more>>
In spite of company policies that prohibit men from sporting unnecessary facial hair, next month thousands of people around New York City will begin to grow mustaches to raise money and awareness for prostate cancer charities.
The kick-off event?… “Movember” NYC, where Shiraz Events was on hand catering and mixing cocktails… sporting mustaches too! See more photos>>
As of October 2010, Shiraz Events is the exclusive operator and food/beverage provider for The Wolfsonian Museum as well as the operator of The Cake Factory at the new Dynamo Café in The Wolfsonian Museum. Check out photos of a cupcake decorating party for the kids hosted at the Dynamo!
The celebration of author Paul Pope’s VIP party at Ferrari-Maserati of Ft. Lauderdale. The party was to celebrate Paul Pope’s new book, Deeds of My Fathers. Ferrari clients, friends of Paul Pope and celebrities like Anna Kournikova and Joey Fatone enjoyed Shiraz cocktails, HD’s, florals, + Ferrari colored ties on our staff. See more photos>>.
Halloween with the Kids!
October 13, 2010Come join us at Dynamo Cake Factory at theWolfsonian while we prep for Halloween by decorating cupcakes with the kids!
Decorating times:
Noon- 1:30PM
1:30PM- 3:00PM
$10/ child: includes 2 cupcakes, frosting and decorations
Brunch items available during the party.
Space is limited- RSVP: mphelps@shirazevents.com
#FNO: Shiraz Events Recap
September 22, 2010For Fashion Night Out in NYC, Shiraz Events was part of the SoHo, West Village, and Madison/5th Avenue madness!
With a Wizard of Oz theme, we designed a Yellow (brick road) carpet spread across the front sidewalk of the Furla boutique on Madison Avenue. The carpet lead to a branded taxi cab with graphics from Furla’s featured bag for the season. The theme continued into the event with emerald gems as focal points arranged on silk cushions and a “Yellow Brick Road” dessert; Olive Oil Pound Cake Sandwiches with Strawberries. See More>>
At the Tommy Hilfiger store on 5th Avenue, attendance exceeded expectations. Tommy and the Hilfiger’s made an appearance and made sure to enjoy the signature cocktail designed by Shiraz Events: the Cucumber Basil Martini.
With Rachel Zoe and the Project Runway cast making appearances at the SoHo pop-up store, Piperlime was a very popular spot. Lime green accents brought the brand Piperlime full circle, from the staffs belts, to the signature cocktail, Sage Citrus Surprise. Our other events in New York included: Cavalli on Madison, Versace on 5th Ave., Jill Sander– SoHo and Madison Avenue, Urban Daddy at Bloomingdales SoHo, Moncler’s new boutique in SoHo, Maison Martin Margiela, and Mango with Remy Cointreau.
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In Miami at Bal Harbour, Shiraz Events had the pleasure of working with brands such as: David Yurman, Fendi, Pucci, Brooks Brothers, Ferragamo, Dior and YSL.
For Fashion’s Night Out, Shiraz Events hosted “Fashion’s Night Out 2010 & Shiraz Events… Real Time,” (7PM- 12PM), where we kept Shiraz fans and followers updated on all 17 events we worked on via Facebook and Twitter with images and status updates.” Read More>>
#FNO and Shiraz Events
September 9, 2010What are you up to for FNO? Subscribe to Shiraz and follow us Real Time throughout our journey September 10th in NYC And Bal Harbour FL.
DIFFA Dining by Design in Manhattan
September 2, 2010Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS (DIFFA) hosted its annual Dining by Design benefit gala at Pier 94 on March 22nd. The design showcase ran for five days of ticketed and public events and showcased 32 dining spaces created by artists, architects, and fashion, interior, and event designers.
Shiraz Events and Sara Costello, along with Atomic Design, created the Cindy Crawford Style display for JCPenney. Read More>>
Check out the recent feature in the recent issue of Manhattan Fashion & Home Special. See the spread below.
Venue of the Month: Openhouse Gallery
August 31, 2010
Openhouse Gallery has been home to many Shiraz Events intimate press previews. From a Barbie Tweetup to JCPenney Back-to-school, Openhouse provides the perfect canvas for any chic,
intimate event. Visit Openhouse Online
“Venue of the Month” is a new category of Shiraz Events’ blog: a monthly shout out of one of our favorite venues to work in! Stay tuned for more.
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