2023 - That’s a Wrap!!
Looking back, it’s clear that the overall theme of our projects in this beautiful year was ENERGY! We’re talking about the spark and purpose that can only come from human connection, whether that’s visiting over a table laden with food, playing a game, cheering on a talented performer, or – our favorite – vibing with the whole room as a fundraising goal is met.
In 2023, we illuminated our clients’ missions by lighting up their events with joy, interaction, and meaningful engagement. As always, we challenged ourselves and our clients to create moments that really WORK. With over 40 events completed, we want to share just a few highlights.
From the spring season:
Who says Seattle gala crowds won’t dance? Guests hit the luminous dance floor after dinner at the Henry Art Gallery’s Dusk To Dawn, at Fremont Foundry. Photo by Crimson Haze. Vendors: Landmark Event Co, Red Carpet Valet, Cascadia Global Security, Calico, Ian Lindsay Live, Performance Sound, Hello There You, PB&J Services Inc., Pedersen’s, and CORT Party Rental.
At the King County Library System Foundation’s Literary Lions Gala at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue, the reception was a book-signing frenzy, featuring dozens of authors including Jess Walter (pictured). Photo by Vivian Hsu. Vendors: Encore Global, Landmark Staffing Services, and Ducks in a Row Events, with event hosts Nancy Pearl and Scott Carnz,
Ian Lindsay stirred up the energy, interacting with auction bidders during Pratt Fine Arts Center’s Polka Dot Party at Magnuson Park Hangar 30. Photo by Michael B. Maine. Vendors: Tuxedos and Tennis Shoes Catering and Events, The Jewel Tones, Performance Sound, Blue Danube Productions, PB&J Services Inc., Seattle Glassblowing Studio, 321 Foto, Butler Valet, Landmark Staffing Services, Energia Events, United Rentals, CORT Party Rental, and Fern Exposition Services.
And from our fall season:
Economic Opportunity Institute brought their mission to life by designing party games that illustrate current economic policy issues. A great tradition for this group, and a way for their expert staff to engage directly with guests at their Changemakers Dinner at McCaw Hall. Photo by Hailey Aitkins. Vendors: Oak View Group, and Youth in Focus.
Transportation Choice Coalition’s Tuxes & Trains gala at Seattle Aquarium offered guests treasures and treats galore, including this delicious dessert station by Macadons. Photo by Danny Ngan. Vendors: Revel Rouser Events, LD Techniques, and DJ Toya B.
Emcee Jen Mueller engaged the crowd in fundraising during Food Lifeline’s Dress Down Hunger event, held inside Food Lifeline’s Hunger Solutions Center warehouse. Photo by DIWAS Photography. Vendors: Kaspar’s Catering & Events, Butler Valet, Crimson Haze, Blue Danube Productions, Performance Sound and Pedersen’s.
Thanks to all the vendors we’ve worked with this year, including those named above and many, many more … we’re thrilled to partner with your creativity and expertise to make our clients’ event dreams come true.
And a huge shout out to every one of our 2023 client organizations - thank you for trusting us to help you make event magic. Let’s be friends forever!
Access to Justice Conference/Washington State Bar Association
Asian Counseling and Referral Service
City Year of Seattle King County
Economic Opportunity Institute
King County Library System Foundation
Transportation Choices Coalition
YWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish
And now, midwinter approaches. You’ll find us in ‘quiet mode’ for the remainder of December. We are resting our muscles and our minds, and preparing for amazing productions to come in 2024.
We’ll see you next year!
