AIN Bloomin Ball Kickoff 2017 was a Blast!

What an amazing time at the Bloomin' Ball 2017 Kick Off Event. Visual Voice Media created this fantastic video to highlight the best moments of the night! Signature drinks featuring Kruto Vodka were one of the highlights of the evening. It was an honor for Dallas Light and Sound to provide audio and video and lighting services and more for this outstanding event. Featuring vocals from the incredible Terry D. Loftis, tunes from D.J. Tony Dean, and a stirring presentation by AIN Executive Director Steven Pace ... the night was filled with joy and celebration and determination.   #krutomakesitsmoother

Terry Loftis to Entertain at Bloomin Ball Kickoff Party

Dallas Light and Sound is thrilled to be working with the fabulous Terry D. Loftis this Friday who will be performing at the Bloomin' Ball 2017 Kick Off Event. Terry is known both as a local cabaret crooner and as the 2015 TONY nominated Broadway producer for The Visit Musical starring the legendary Chita Rivera.

Terry is currently a producer of The Bandstand Broadway a new musical that opens in New York, New York on April 26, 2017, at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. Information about the musical can be found on Broadway.com.

The event features an open bar underwritten by Kruto Vodka and Amorada Tequila, catering from AIN supporter Timm Chamberlain, cupcakes from The Original Cupcakery, and a tabletop fashion presentation from event host TK Dallas. DJ Tony Dean will be spinning uplifting cocktail classics throughout the evening. Attendees will enjoy a short program about some of the new features for Bloomin Ball 2017 and all will be invited to purchase tickets and tables for the event.

We hope to see you on Friday! To discover additional information about the event visit....  https://www.facebook.com/events/1794107547512130/

Bloomin Ball benefits AIN - AIDS Interfaith Network. To learn more about the work this vital non-profit organization does for North Texas residents, visit http://www.aidsinterfaithnetwork.org/.

In addition to providing audio services and equipment for Terry Loftis and DJ Tony Dean, Dallas Light and Sound is creating a red carpet walk up experience, lighting fashions on the table top displays, and is providing sponsor reel creation and video services for the event. Uplighting at the entrance rounds out our creative contribution to the event.

AIN Presents "The Sands - A Retro Nightclub Experience" at 2616 Commerce Events Center

The Hunter Sullivan combo entertains patrons at AIN Presentes "The Sands - A Retro Nightclub Experience"

A night of nostalgia and celebration awaited patrons who attended The Sands – A Retro Nightclub Experience on Saturday, November 5th. Benefiting Aids Interfaith Network, the evening also served the purpose of raising funds for an organization that has been making a difference in the lives of thousands of people and brought to a close their 30th anniversary year leaving supporters, management and staff in high spirits.

Event organizers couldn’t have chosen a better venue with their selection of 2616 Commerce Events Center as the host site. Raw brick walls, high backed banquettes and a Deep Ellum address helped reinforce a 1960s vibe that was made all the more special by a fashion show presented by Vintage Martini. Vocalist Hunter Sullivan crooned mad men tunes for a late night 9 pm - Midnight event that also featured serious libations with an open bar.

The crowd came dressed to kill with many arriving in Mad Men inspired fashions and with happy bouffants soaring to the skies, fabulous eyewear and hats, gloves and shoes that would make Jackie Onassis proud. Impeccably dressed gentlemen and elegantly clad ladies helped make the swinging vibe of the event truly swing, with specialty cocktails from event sponsor Amadora Tequila and an open bar fueling the evening. Attendees received swag bags, noshed on an impressive spread of delicious appetizers from Timm Chamberlain and enjoyed a night of dancing and sparkling conversation. The always fabulous Steve Kemble, America’s sassiest lifestyle guru, hosted the Vintage Martini fashion show with a running commentary that had the audience in stitches. DJ Tony Dean turned the energy up several notches for the last hour of the party to close out the night with contemporary dancing that left the crown wanting more long after last call.

The event also served as an announcement party and logo reveal for the organization’s signature spring gala – Bloomin Ball. With a new venue this year at the Renaissance Hotel, Dallas Light and Sound is looking forward to providing production services as AIN starts a second decade of spring fundraising events. Set for June 3rd, 2017, additional information will be forthcoming soon.
Dallas Light and Sound provided a concert quality audio system for the Hunter Sullivan Combo with Hunter delivering his era appropriate vocals on an Electrovoice “Raven” Microphone, one of several specialty mics in our inventory. Gobos on opposing walls and rotating on the dancefloor were augmented with flatscreen televisions to recognize sponsors, supply event branding, and convey beneficiary messaging. Dancefloor lighting, stage set lighting for the band backdrop, and fashion show lighting rounded out our list of production services for the night.

Period appropriate fashions from Vintage Martini stole the show with hats and gloves and shoes that
would have made Jackie Onassis proud.

To find out more about AIN – Aids Interfaith Network, visit the organization’s website at www.aidsinterfaithnetwork.org and check them out on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AINDallas/ . Thank you to AIN for choosing Dallas Light and Sound as your production partner for this event.

An album of images from this event are available on the DLS Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/dallaslightandsound/photos/?tab=album&album_id=10157942559485245



Hunter Sullivan provided his period appropriate vocal stylings at
"The Sands - A Retro Nightclub Experience"



Beautiful backlighting for the Hunter Sullivan Combo and concert quality audio
from Dallas Light and Sound helped make "The Sands - A Retro Nightclub Experience"
into a memorable evening of nostaglia and philanthropy for AIN.

Ftalascreens from Dallas Light and Sound conveyed event branding, sponsor recognition, and
beneficiary messaging at "The Sands - A Retro Nightclub Experience".

AIN Executive Director addresses the crowd at "The Sands - A Retro Nightclub Experience"
following the reveal of the 2017 graphics for AIN's signature spring fundraising gala - Bloomin Ball.

The crowd was jumping at  "The Sands - A Retro Nightclub Experience" benefitting AIN with
DJ Tony Dean closing out the night with classic and contemporary dance music.

DIFFAs 8th Annual Burgers and Burgundy Moves to the Ron Kirk Bridge for 2016

A Dallas Light and Sound red carpet experience
welcomes patrons to Burgers and Burgundy 2016
benefiting DIFFA Dallas.

Dallas’s most stylish social butterflies were overjoyed on Friday, October 6th when the weather cleared just in time for the eighth annual Burgers and Burgundy event benefitting DIFFA Dallas. A new theme “DIFFACella” and a new venue the Ron Kirk Bridge provided a fresh new spin on a perennial favorite to entice the stylish and charitable out for an evening of sipping wine and cocktails, listening to live music, and sampling a variety of mouth-watering burgers crafted by some of the best chefs in Texas. Under a clear fall sky nearly 500 DIFFA supporters joined celebrity chefs on a brisk evening to mingle and admire the view of the Dallas skyline. Also new this year were caricature artists, delicious cupcakes, and rolled ice cream treats from Chill 360.



Look who turned up on this fabulous
 Red Carpet for Burgers and Burgundy 2016!
A Real Housewife of Dallas, (LeeAnne Lockin) 
a Fabulous Fashion Blogger, (Cynthia Smoot) 
and a Television Anchor Celebrity
(Jane McGarry)!

At the event, Channel 8 personality and emcee Jane McGarry announced the new DIFFA Style Council Ambassadors from the main stage. The Style Council assist in fundraising efforts for DIFFA’s highly anticipated spring fundraiser. In a special video presentation, organizers presented the theme for DIFFA’s highly-anticipated spring event, House of DIFFA: “DIFFA Arabesque”. DIFFA’s signature annual fundraiser promises to take guests on an enchanting journey with a compelling fashion experience that will provide an exciting mix of fundraising, community, and a renowned runway production. Performing from the main stage were two live bands – The The and Repel the Robot. DJ Tony Dean provided music performing during the interlude and after the live music portion of the evening.

Host John Tesar reached out to other celebrity chefs — Brian Luscher with Luscher’s Red Hots and The Grape, Jermaine Brown with Julia Pearl, David Fingerman with Madrina, Sharon Van Meter who presides at 3015 at Trinity Groves, Casey Thompson, Blaine Staniford of Grace, Rodman Shields with Common Table, and Jacob Williamson from Five Sixty by Wolfgang Puck to prepare sliders and other renditions for sampling. Culinary delights included Tesar’s famous slider with pimiento cheese and Staniford’s pork belly ham topped with fermented chilies and garnished with caramelized pineapple.

The main stage at Burgers and Burgundy 2016.

Dallas Light and Sound provided a red carpet walk up experience for the event including a 50 foot red carpet, nickel finished stanchions and red velvet ropes, intelligent lighting, trussing and flat screens to flank the official entrance. Moving into the party, the event benefitted from DLS perimeter lighting, flatscreens on truss towers for sponsor and event branding flanking the stage plus main stage lighting, backstage tents, and a concert quality audio system for the two bands that appeared at the event. Thank you to DIFFA Dallas for choosing Dallas Light and Sound as a production partner again this year for Burgers and Burgundy.

For additional information about DIFFA Dallas and House of DIFFA - Arabesque visit https://www.diffadallas.org.

An album of images from this event can be viewed on the Dallas Light and Sound Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/dallaslightandsound/photos/?tab=album&album_id=10157909443020245.

A view of the enthusiastic crowd who journeyed onto the Ron Kirk Pedestrian Bridge
to patronize Burgers and Burgundy 2016 benefiting DIFFA.
Perimeter event lighting towers from Dallas Light and Sound as seen the background of this photo provided illumination so that patrons could mingle and chat with ease.

The The performing the first music set on the main stage at Burgers and Burgundy 2016
over a Dallas Light and Sound concert quality sound system.

Repel the Robot provide a memorable set of modern dance and rock music at
DIFFA's Burgers and Burgundy 2016. Earlier in the evening the flatscreens flanking the stage
conveyed the announcement message of the 2017 DIFFA Collection theme.

 

After Black the Black Tie Dinner 2016 Official Afterparty Closes The Night with a High Energy Nightclub Experience from Dallas Light and Sound

A custom Dj booth and nightclub lighting installation from
Dallas Light and Sound for
After Black - the official Black Tie Dinner 2016 Afterparty

With more than three decades of history fueling enthusiasm and attendance, on Saturday, October 1st, Black Tie Dinner presented a blow-out bash at the Sheraton in Downtown Dallas. More than 3000 guests and volunteers celebrated 35 years of philanthropy by the organization with a memorable program of inspiration, recognition and entertainment. Titled “Believe in the Art of Equality”, a gorgeous crowd arrived ready to toast the success of one of the nation’s preeminent galas. Not only is Black Tie Dinner the largest and most successful seated dinner in the nation that supports the work of the Human Rights Campaign Fund, it also raises funds for a host of local, community organizations. The 2016 Black Tie Dinner featured Kuchling Award Winner Dr. Steven Pounders, Olympian Greg Louganis, actresses Connie Britten and Debra Messing, comedienne Dana Goldberg, entertainer Todrick Hall and the incredible vocals of Deborah Cox.

The incredible Deborah Cox performs one of her
biggest hits "Nobody's Supposed to Be Here" at
After Black - the official Black Tie Dinner 2016 Afterparty.

Dallas Light and Sound provided event production services and resources focused around the event entrance, and the silent auction and after-party areas of the event. With audio, video, lighting and more for Before Back, After Black, and pre and intermission programming, we coordinated our efforts with Jarrod Freeman from the Black Tie Board of Directors and numerous other Board Members and volunteers.

Prior to 2016, the official after-party dubbed "After Black" took place in an area of the host hotel that was separate and apart from the main dinner ballroom and auction space. For 2016, event organizers combined the silent auction space with the after-party and specified a mid-event transformation of the room to provide immediate energy and continued silent auction bidding after the Dinner.

Custom designed and installed intelligent color changing uplighting from Dallas Light and Sound provided a base design palate for our team to build upon. A total of 12 intelligent moving head fixtures, ten flatscreens, six trussing arches, and a custom designed DJ booth from Dallas Light and Sound served as a framework for the afterparty. DLS Dancefloor lighting, hazers, fog cannons, and a killer sound system completed the space to produce a vibrant and memorable After Black. Gobo projectors delivered the “35 Years” branding message on white pipe and drape, on the ceiling and on the dancefloor.

It was an honor to be chosen as a production partner for
After Black - the official Black Tie Dinner 2016 Afterparty
at the organization's 35th dinner.

Grammy Award winning vocalist Deborah Cox graced the after party stage to perform one of her Billboard #1 hits – “Nobody’s Supposed to be Here”. DJ Blacklow was on hand to spin an energetic mix of HiNRG and contemporary dance that kept the crowd on their feet all night. The entire room was thumping and jumping as the Dallas Light and Sound nightclub quality sound system kept party goers in the mood for more beyond Last Call.

This photo album focuses on After Black, the official after-party of Black Tie Dinner, which was presented by John Wright Martin Building + Interiors. For images from Before Black and from during the event, check other albums on facebook at Black Tie Dinner and here at Dallas Light and Sound.

For additional information about Black Tie Dinner visit www.blacktiedinner.org. Thank you to the Board of Directors for choosing Dallas Light and Sound again this year as a production partner for their annual slate of events, including After Black at Black Tie Dinner.

An album of images from this event can be found on the Dallas Light and Sound Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/dallaslightandsound/photos/?tab=album&album_id=10157925715445245

Broadway Brunch at Texas Discovery Gardens Benefits AIDS Services of Dallas No Tie Dinner

Leslie McDonel wowed the crowd with a sinning stage presence,
inspired selection of show tunes, and with her beautiful voice
in the Grand Hall at Texas Discovery Gardens at
Broadway Brunch 2016.

What a wonderful event! Attendees at Broadway Brunch benefiting AIDS Services of Dallas packed this inaugural edition of what is certain to become an annual tradition. Held over the Labor Day weekend, guests noshed on delicious food and imbibed signature drinks on a Sunday afternoon as they enjoyed a spectacular program of entertainment.

Held in the Grand Hall at Texas Discovery Gardens on Sunday, September 4th, the event featured Leslie McDonel from New York City as featured entertainer. She was supported by Dallas crooner Leslie Frye and a band of local musicians that included Peggy Honea, renowned DFW base player.

Leslie McDonel and
Leslie Frye performed at
Broadway Brunch benfitting
ASD No Tie Dinner 

Leslie Frye kicked off the festivities with several songs that showcased his powerful and emotive voice. Then…. Leslie McDonel took the stage to perform two sets of Broadway classics in a voice and with a stage presence that captivated the crowd. McDonel has appeared in national touring and resident theatre productions of Legally Blonde, American Idiot, Hairspray and numerous other productions.

During the event David Andrew Nelson received the MUCH deserved "Torch Award" for his many years of dedication to our community in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Presenting Sponsor Global Views helped to make the event possible and provided stage décor to brighten the experience for attendees. Food stations sponsored by Sugar City sweets&celebrations, Blackeyed Pea, Blue Mesa Grill, Pappas Catering & Daisy Cakes provided the most delicious dishes that guests are still talking about! DJ Tony Dean provided pre and post performance music programming, and filled in with a selection of great show stoppers during the interlude.

Event organizers chose Dallas Light and Sound to provide audio services for the event, flatscreens and reel creation for sponsor recognition, linens for the tables, and relied on DLS to floorplan the event.

Congratulations again to ASD on a huge Labor Day Weekend success! To find out more about ASD visit the organization's website at http://www.aidsdallas.org and watch the ASD facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/aidsdallas/ for details concerning the 2017 edition of No Tie Dinner.

CISDR Celebrates 30 Years of Serving Disadvantanged Students with CIS Soiree 2016

The Grand Hall at Texas Discovery Gardens served as a beautiful
backdrop for CIS Soiree 2016, the 30th Anniversary
Celebration of the work of CISDR.

The Community In Schools Dallas Region (CISDR) organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 1985 to address the growing number of high school dropouts in Dallas and surrounding areas. Today CISDR operates in 70 schools in nine school districts in Dallas, Collin, and Ellis counties, with over 78% of those students living in poverty and deemed “at-risk” of future failure by the Texas Education Agency.

On Saturday, August 27th a room full of supporters and sponsors converged on the Rosine Smith Butterfly House and the lobby and Grand Hall at Texas Discovery Gardens to sip Garden Mules, bid at silent and live auctions, and enjoy a beautiful dinner with a program of entertainment and information and celebration. The CIS Soiree also served as a 30th Anniversary Celebration for the organization, the evening delivered on its promise to both entertain and fundraise. Dr. Judith Allen-Bazemore, President and CEO of CISDR welcomed guests with Blake D. Lewis III, Chairman of the Board, Soirée Chair Maggie Cooke Kipp, Honorary Chairs Katherine and Key Coker and CISDR Chief Philanthropy Officer, Lisa Loy Laughlin.

Projection services from Dallas Light and Sound convey
event branding at CIS Soiree 2016.

Of special interest in the fundraising part of the evening was a live auction that included items like a signed photo of Olympian gold medal winner Michael Phelps, a violin bass guitar signed by Sir Paul McCartney, and tickets to Hamilton in New York City.

The "Garden Mule" cocktails seemed to help with the merriment (and possibly the fundraising) and were a special creation for the evening. Dubbed the “Moscow Mule of Texas Discovery Gardens” the drinks were served in copper cups and featured a special herbed mixer recipe to compliment the garden setting.

Inspiring presentations were the focus of the program, and included a moving video featured CISDR students who shared their heartfelt personal stories of struggles in family and school. They also discussed achieving success influenced by support from CISDR - not only in education, but also with social and behavioral intervention services.

Dr. Allen-Bazemore reminded everyone that CISDR serves families free of charge. The average cost of serving one child is $500. He reminded the audience of patrons that supporting CISDR has a ripple effect throughout the community, delivering results with long term positive return on investment. Over the last 30 years, CISDR has touched the lives of nearly 250,000 students surrounding them with a community of support and empowering them to stay in school from kindergarten through graduation, and empowering them to achieve success in life. Among results this school year, 96% of students served by CISDR stayed in school and CISDR high school intervention resulted in a 95% graduation rate.

A unique horizontal sponsor reel recognized
sponsors at CIS Soiree 2016.

After the formal program concluded, the video screen rolled up to reveal a DJ who saw to it that the crowd continued their celebration.

Dallas Light and Sound provided audio for the evening in both the Grand Hall and in the Lobby, video projection for the Grand Hall big screen, uplighting in the Grand Hall and in the Lobby, and stage lighting for presenters. We also created a special horizontal sponsor reel for projection on the back wall of the Grand Hall. Thank you to the event organizers for choosing Dallas Light and Sound to provide production services for the event. For additional information about CISDR, visit the organization’s website at http://cisdallas.org/.


Dr. Judith Allen-Bazemore, President and CEO of CISDR welcomed guests at CIS Soiree 2016.



Black Tie DInner to Pesent Elizabeth Birch Equality Award to Greg Louganis

Greg Louganis, two-time Olympic gold medalist, author, actor and LGBT activist, makes a splash as the Elizabeth Birch Equality Award Recipient for Black Tie Dinner 2016.

Dive in and get your tickets at: http://bit.ly/BTDTickets

Dallas Light and Sound says thank you to Black Tie Dinner for choosing DLS as a production partner for various events throughout the year including announcement and presentation parties plus the upcoming 30 Day Ticket Sales Party, for Before Black, .... and for much more for this incredible community organization.

Exciting details to come....

Broadway Brunch Benefits No Tie Dinner and ASD on Sunday, September 4th

Leslie McDonel headlines Broadway Brunch
benefiting ASD and No Tie Tie Dinner

Join Us on Sunday, September 4th at Texas Discovery Gardens in Fair Park for brunch, cocktails, and a live performance featuring Broadway Star Leslie McDonel. McDonel's Stage Performances Include: "Hairspray," "Legally Blonde," and "American Idiot". The event benefits No Tie Dinner and Dessert Party, a fundraiser for AIDS Services of Dallas.

Sponsors include Floral sponsor John Holstead and 21 Parc Floral and Events, Catering Sponsors: Pappas Catering, Blackeyed Pea, Blue Mesa Grill, Sugar City & Daisy Cakes and the ASD Kitchen! The event is hosted by Global Views in support of ASD with event production from No Tie Dinner production partner Dallas Light and Sound who are providing audio, video, lighting and linens for the event.

As of the time of this post, only six tables and a handful of individual tickets remain available for the event, which promises to sell out. Individual tickets are $75 and $500 secures a reserved table of 8, with beverages, brunch and the performance included in the ticket price. Ticket are available at http://asd.donorpages.com/BroadwayBrunch2016/BroadwayBrunch/.

The VIP portion of the event includes a special champagne reception and meet and greet with the event star Leslie McDonel. Dancing and conversation promise to round out the experience.

Schedule:
11:30 VIP/Sponsor Meet & Greet Cocktail Reception
12:15 Brunch
1:00 Program & Performance

The Little Black Dress Competition is slated for Park Place Volvo on January 15th - Come Spy With Us!

Join the fashion and charitable minded at Park Place Volvo on January 15th to help Legal Hospice "Spy" the best Little Black Dress in North Texas. Designers for the Legal Hospice of Texas 10th annual Fashion CITED show will compete in a Little Black Dress competition to see whose dress is best as a preview to the big 10th Anniversary event scheduled later this year at Frontiers of Flight Museum!

Plan to attend so that YOU can help pick THE dress. Each contribution of  $20 provides an attendee with 4 chances to vote at the event for their favorite LBD!! Additional $20 donations secure additional tickets to use as votes. Complimentary valet, food and drinks are part of the evening's fashionable festivities. All proceeds from Little Black Dress benefit the clients of Legal Hospice of Texas.

COME SPY WITH US!  Dallas Light and Sound is honored to be back again this year as the production partner for the Little Black Dress event providing audio, video, staging, a red carpet entry, tables and linens and more. Please join us at Park Place Volvo on January 15th.

Click the following link for additional information...  https://www.facebook.com/events/1737624413133606/

The Little Black Dress preview event is a precursor to Fashion CITED, which celebrates it's 10th year later this year as the chief fund raising event for Legal Hospice of Texas. Joining co-producers Francisco Flores and Cathy Garcia, local fashion plates Leah Frazier and Vanessa Lua will serve as co-chairs for Fashion: CITED 2016. An outstanding lineup of 19 designers and brands will participate in recognition of this milestone year, including Petit Atelier, Jonathan Aparicio, Francisco Flores, Mario Alberto and Edo Popken of Switzerland.

Legal Hospice of Texas is a non-profit law firm with the mission of providing legal advocacy and services for those diagnosed with HIV and for others who are terminally ill.

Presented below for your enjoyment are several images from Little Black Dress Competitions held during the last three years. We hope to see you at Park Place Volvo.

It's a packed house for Little Black Dress 2015 benefiting Legal Hospice of Texas.

Designer Francisco Flores showing his creation for Little Black Dress 2015 held at Ilume Park

The fabulous Rhonda Sargent Chambers of RSC Show Productions
served as MC for the 2015 edition of the Little Black Dress competition.

The 2014 Little Black Dress winning look designed by Mario Alberto Gallegos Jr. with Model Kavo Cat!

Contestant Cathy Garcia posing with several entries at Little Black Dress in 2014.

Little Black Entries from the 2013 Little Black Dress Competition benefiting Legal Hospice of Texas

Impulse Dallas Presents Deck the Hauls

Thank you to Impulse Group Dallas for choosing Dallas Light and Sound as your production resource for the organization's first ever holiday party. Held in the Granite Bar at Station 4, the event saw the space transformed from essentially an empty room into a sexy and sophisticated holiday tableau. 

With signature DLS decor elements, lighting, audio, room layout, and a gorgeous photo area under the direction of Dallas Light and Sound, the event proved hugely successful. We deployed lighted trees and table centerpieces, created a food prep table holiday display, and provided other holiday decor elements from our inventory complimented the red and blue and green color scheme created by DLS for the event. Uplighting provided depth to the space and the photo area, which was anchored by a DLS red carpet and velvet rope installation to compliment the white drape background we installed for the event. With a Santa's chair flanked by DLS lighted trees and lighted box bases, one of the most memorable elements of the event décor sprang from the creative mind of our event designer Craig Canant - a simple red AIDS ribbon which overlayed on the white lighted trees.

Organizers collected more than 200 articles of clothing for Out of the Closet and performed more than 30 on-site HIV tests - with testing a core part of the Impulse Group Dallas misssion. Congratulations to the event organizers on such a successful soiree! 

Credit for these gorgeous photos goes to Chris Huffstutler of Chris and His Camera. Check out additional images from the party at ... 
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.739078559555739.1073741839.590675861062677&type=3

... and to find out more about the services offered by Dallas Light and Sound visit our webpage at www.dallaslightandsound.com.

Inaugural Army Scholarship Foundation at Brookhollow Golf Club Welcomes General John Abizaid

General John Abizaid addresses the Army Scholarship
Foundation Luncheon at Brookhollow Golf Club

The Army Scholarship Foundation held its first ever Stand Up for Heroes Luncheon in Dallas on Oct 27 at Brookhollow Golf Club. General John Abizaid, US Army retired was our guest speaker. Also attending were LTG Jay Garner, LTG Stan Green, Congressman Allen West & Ambassador Bob Jordan, along with many soldiers and friends of the Foundation and the Army.

Ms Samantha Nance, 2015 Army Scholarship Foundation recipient of the Fluor Scholarship told her story and expressed appreciation at the Luncheon. Samantha is the wife of PFC Marty Nance stationed at Ft Sill. She is a senior full time student at TWU in Denton, works full time, and the mother of 2 young kids. This is the type of student who needs help from the Army Scholarship Foundation and who represents the type of young Army family members today who are making sacrifices daily in defense of freedom.

Dallas Light and Sound provided a professional audio system used by presenters at the event, large format video screens and projection services for the event.

To find out more about the Army Scholarship Foundation visit their website at http://www.armyscholarshipfoundation.org. The organization can also be found on Faceboo at https://www.facebook.com/ArmyScholarshipFoundation

AIN Presents Bloomin Ball on Saturday, May 9th at the Hilton Anatole

AIN’s Bloomin’ Ball…sowing seeds of hope is one of Dallas’ most inspiring events. Scheduled for this Saturday, May 9, 2015, Bloomin’ Ball is the annual charity gala event that benefits AIDS Interfaith Network and is an evening of appreciation, inspiration, motivation, and hope.

Bloomin’ Ball takes place in May when the floral blooms of spring symbolize renewal and hope. Through Bloomin’ Ball the AIN organization seeks to sow seeds of hope… Hope for people who are living with HIV/AIDS, and Hope that we will see the end of the pandemic of HIV/AIDS. The support of patrons who attend help to foster that hope and support client services provided by the organization.

Now in its 9^th year (and the 29^th year of AIN), Bloomin’ Ball returns to the Hilton Anatole Hotel for the 2015 edition of the event, and are anticipating more than 450 patrons to attend. Xylia Rosenzweig and Jason Day serve as Co-Chairs for the 2015 event.

Last year’s Chairs Parkland Pride are the Honorary Chairs. Friend and former AIN staff member Travis Gasper joins us Emcee, and Gary L. Floyd returns again this year to produce the live entertainment. The organization is grateful to have Texas Instruments returning this year as Presenting Sponsor.

Bloomin Ball 2014 saw An enthusiastic crowd pack the Hilton Anatole for a
meaningful and memorable evening.

Beginning at 5:00 pm guests arrive at a reception that features live entertainers, cash bars, and an impressive silent auction. The evening continues at 7:00 pm with a delectable three-course seated dinner with complementary wine service. During dinner enjoy a program that includes live musical performances, video, inspirational speaking, a live service auction, and conferring of the respected Crystal Hope Awards. The event ends at 10:00 pm.

Bloomin Ball 2013 was a vision in green.

Through their mission, AIN works to prevent the spread of HIV and serves people living with HIV/AIDS and other vulnerable populations. Currently they provide service to 2,000 men, women, youth and children who have HIV/AIDS. Through their prevention programs they also reach another 10,000 people who are at-risk of contracting HIV.

Proceeds of the event benefit the client services of AIN and are tax deductible. To purchase tickets for the event visit CLICK TO PURCHASE TICKETS NOW!.

The Bloomin Ball Ensemble wows the crowd with
their vocal talents at the Hilton Anatole

Dallas Light and Sound is proud to have provided turnkey production services for Bloomin Ball for what will be our 7th year. With an exclusive and custom event design that includes audio, video, lighting, set design, and more, Bloomin Ball is one of our favorite nights of the year.