Transformations and Dramatic Statements 
Grand Opening of Channel 6 ABC’s New Studio
February 27, 2010
In September of 2009 Eventions Productions was chosen to supply the lighting and audio for the opening celebration. A top of the line team compromised of Uniquely Philadelphia, STARR Catering, Table Art, Eventquip and the staff at Channel 6 ABC worked together for this amazing event which had in attendance local and national network personalities, Disney executives, celebrities and local government officials. A massive old tree was the focal point of the patio on the side of the building and therefore became the focal point of the event. Eventquip constructed a tent built around the tree with it going right through the top of the tent! Michael Sardanopoli designed an awesome glass stage around the tree to allow guests to see the full magnificence of it.
We provided a hidden JBL line array system to provide crystal clear audio for our Lucite podium and the 60 person gospel choir and accompanying 10 piece band. Our lighting designers also provided some dramatic tent and stage lighting to bring the tent to life. It was a challenge to balance the needs of HD television lighting (BRIGHT) with proper atmospheric event lighting. Also installed were over 60 light fixtures to highlight the surrounding landscape and to allow for the guest’s safe departure to their cars at the end of the night.
Things don’t always go as planned!!!
About 15 minutes before the event started, the company that installed the fabric liner in the tent (company not mentioned above) had a cable fail, causing ½ of the fabric ceiling to fall to the ground. This is not their fault, their work was proper – sometimes things just break. Never scared to get their hands dirty, Ed Knight, owner of Eventquip grabbed his “Oh Sh** Kit” which is kept in every one of their trucks. The team of Ed, with Eventions President, Brian Toner, sprung into action and with MacGyver-like skills, a few ladders and the correct tools, reinstalled the liner in about 7 minutes allowing the event to continue.
Photos Credit: Eventquip
CATEGORY: Behind the Scenes, Business Partners, Community
Behind The Scenes – Pilot Freight
February 24, 2010
One of our favorite jobs last year was for Pilot Freight. Pilot is a freight forwarding company based in suburban Philadelphia. The company has a yearly 3 day sales and company meeting as well as an awards banquet that is held in a different US city each spring. We love this client because they are creative and want to produce an awards ceremony this is unique, entertaining and fun for the guests. Last year the theme of the event was “Super Heroes” We created a fictional comic book hero appropriately named “Pilot-man” A custom created opening to the first night included a 5 minute animated video of a 1970’ era comic book where Pilot-man battled the evil “delayor” as well as “Fred-Ex” The set we created was inspired by the artwork in the comic strip. Pictures of this event last year can be seen here: http://www.eventionsproductions.com/gallery.php?albumid=29
We are glad to be working with Pilot again and will feature a weekly blog on how we put this event together. The theme this year is a take-off of the 1970’s TV hit, “Laugh In.” We are going to re-create the TV set and the famous “Joke Wall,” Go-Go dancers, and of course amazing audio, video and lighting. We are headed down to the impressive Gaylord National in Washington DC tomorrow to do a location survey and then we will start designing the event.
CATEGORY: Behind the Scenes, Pilot , What We're Up To
You Are Coordially Invited to Attend Aisle Style
February 20, 2010
Eventions, along with Innove Events, Around Main Line Magazine, Two Paper Dolls, Millefleurs, and David Campli to be featured in Aisle Style, An afternoon of social mingling with event specialists for weddings, private parties, corporate galas and special events. Come and meet our lighting designers to learn how the correct lighting design can truly enhance your wedding.
when Mar 14, 2010 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
where St. David’s Golf Club
845 Radnor Street Road
Wayne, PA 19087
cost Bride’s complimentary, Guests, $20
Visit: http://www.aislestyle.eventbrite.com
CATEGORY: Business Partners, Community, Design Ideas, Weddings, What We're Up To
We’re Blogging!
February 11, 2010
Hello and welcome to our blog. We plan for this blog to become a repository of all of the cool things that make Eventions what it is! In addition to showcasing some of the great events we are involved in, we hope to have great event and industry related information.
As I sit snow bound with 46 inches of snow, I thought it was appropriate to post this picture of a warm beach wedding we did last summer that we will do a blog on later.
We hope you check back often to see all of the cool things we are working on.
CATEGORY: Weddings, What We're Up To
Craig @ Cutting Edge Entertainment: (03.13.10 - 7:49 pm) Brian,
The photos look awesome. I'm quite pleased to see you bringing the Eventions blog to life. I think this will prove a remarkable tool for you to show off your work, and further your quest for world domination.