Exactly how “special” are your special events?
Let’s face it, most special events are really more like slow torture. Guests arrive to a drab ballroom, sit at 8-top tables, eat the same rubber chicken dinner and endure hours of endless speeches. You’ve seen them look at their watches or cellphones, wondering if they can make a quick clandestine exit.
Events like this do absolutely nothing to engage your attendees or encourage them to bring more friends the next time around.
We can help. Our unique events create buzz, get people excited about attending and assure that they are looking forward to what you’ll do next. It’s all about the details.
Let us help make your next (or new) event memorable
and really “special”.
Lollypop Farm
Le Barc: Bohemian Arts Revival Cabaret
May, 2011
Lollypop Farm had been holding a gala called Bark and Wine for several years and knew it was time to try something different. We approached them with the idea of moving the gala into the city, renaming it and creating an evening of the unexpected.
We created a Moulin-Rouge styled event. Circus performers were brought in and we transformed the ballrooms of the Memorial Art Gallery into a surreal atmosphere, complete with trees, circus tents, theatrical sets, lighting, and even a rig for the aerialists!
Partygoers moved fluidly through the event – partaking in a banquet of sights and sounds. Lollypop dramatically raised the bar for their gala and the complements just keep on coming for this utterly unique and inspiring event.
ABVI GoodWill
BLUE Boutique Opening Weekend
May, 2011
ABVI/Goodwill opened a new high-end boutique in Pittsford and wanted to create buzz and sales for their grand opening weekend. Philipson Group created separate events, a VIP grand opening, a Young Professionals party and a unique ribbon cutting.
A fashion runway show was created using local celebs to highlight the amazing high-end clothing available at the store. Social media networks were leveraged to create buzz and get people excited about the store. A huge blue bow, blue door greeters, a blue-carpet walk (with papparazi!) and a blue-themed bar and drinks were featured.
We had to hold back the crowds as all events were well attended (some with people waiting in line to get in!) and sales soared beyond the numbers expected!
Planned Parenthood
Safer Sex Party
February, 2011
Philipson Group turned heads when we conceived of and produced the Safer Sex Party for Planned Parenthood of the Rochester-Syracuse Region (PPRSR). By transforming an old bank building at 35 State Street into a unique and exhilarating venue, Planned Parenthood was able to bust myths and negative stereotypes surrounding sexuality in an innovative way.
The event featured exciting entertainment, including light shows and huge video projections, exotic food and drink, as well as on-site shopping from some of Rochester’s sexiest boutiques. Lounging on real beds with complimentary bottle service and an aphrodisiac café (inside the bank’s old vault!) rounded out this very sexy event.
Memorial Art Gallery
Psychedelic Exhibit Opening Party
October, 2010
In October of 2010, Philipson Group produced the Memorial Art Gallery’s Opening Party for its Psychedelic Exhibit. This event wowed attendees with stunning lights, projections, music and a decidedly “groovy” atmosphere.
The iconic Cutler Union Tower was lit up like an enormous lava lamp and vintage Volkswagen vehicles filled the lawn, teasing guests before they entered. Go-go dancers greeted and entertained guests in the transformed atmosphere. Sponsorship and in-kind donations were highly leveraged and collaborations were formed.
