Icy Stage Design Tributes Lightning at Fast 50 Awards

Yesterday was all about lighting for the Lightning (try saying that 10 times in a row)! We had the privilege of creating an “icy” stage design for Tampa Bay Business Journal’s Fast 50 Awards Luncheon, held at A La Carte Event Pavilion.   

The lighting design for this event revolved around the event’s keynote speaker, Jeff Vinik, Chairman of the Tampa Bay Lightning and the club’s Governor on the NHL’s Board of Governors.

Working alongside A La Carte Event Pavilion and Audio Visual Support Services (AVSS), we created a perfect “cool blue stage tribute” for the hometown hockey team.  

With Color Kinetics ColorBlast 12 LED fixtures, along with ETC Source 4 Lekos and Pars, intense shades of blues washed the stage and enhanced the “cold ice rink” ambiance. A Rosco X-Effects projector used with a slight motion simulated ice to complete the stage tribute.

We have done many events for Tampa Bay Business Journal, and it’s always a pleasure designing their events. Also, working with professional and reputable vendors like A La Carte Event Pavilion and AVSS, allows for a flawless production and that desired audience reaction.

Congratulations to the Fast 50 award winner, Dynamix Mechanical with 733% growth; which makes them the fastest-growing company in Tampa Bay.  

New Decor Frames Are Here! Perfect for Corporate Presentations and Weddings

Our two new custom décor frames are here! The two frames are identical, so they can either be used together, for presentation purposes, or separately as décor elements, like shown below.

The new frames have a whimsical look to them and have the same gold-leaf finish as our large 14’ x 16’ frame. Similar to our other frames, they are lightweight and can be rigged or ground supported. However, they’re ideally to be used as screen surrounds, due to their thinner, more ornate sides.

Each frame comes in four separate, 12” wide pieces. When put together, each frame has the total (outside) dimension of 9.5’ x 12’. The inside dimension measures 7.5’ x 10’, which is the standard size for a Stumpfl fast-fold screen (for all you AV people). The frames were sized so that they could be used universally. A 7.5’ x 10’ screen is used widely amongst venues and AV companies, and is the standard screen size for corporate meetings and large presentations.

Although these frames were sized for presentation screens, they still make for great décor elements at any kind of event. As I mentioned before, high-end wedding planner, Sandy Rule, used the frames for a wedding seating chart.  Photographers can showcase pre-wedding photos of the bride and groom in a new way; or can use the frames as a prop in a photo shoot.

These frames are designed to be used for anything. So if you can think it, these frames can do it! They are now available for rent. They can be rented individually or as a pair. And don’t forget, we have smaller and larger frames available for rent as well. Pricing for our custom décor frames start at $150. To see more, click here.

Event planner, Sandy Rule, used the new 9.5' x 12' frame to present her bride and groom's seating chart.
Names have been blurred to respect the privacy of the bride and groom, and their guests. 

Large, gold decor frame

Small, gold decor frame
Courtesy of Sandy Rule Events, Inc. 

Small, silver decor frame