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.

 

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.

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

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.

No Tie Dinner is Sat, March 28th at Frontiers of Flight Museum - Benefitting AIDS Services of Dallas

Dallas Light and Sound is thrilled to be back with ASD again this year for what will be the 10th Anniversary edition of this annual soiree. Featuring audio, video, lighting, grand entry and the creation of the exclusive Purple Foundation VIP Lounge by Dallas Light and Sound - our 4th year of providing production services for this event will be the BEST EVER.  This annual event is a benefit to raise funds for AIDS Services of Dallas (ASD), which provides housing and supportive services for low-income and formerly homeless men, women, children and families living with HIV/AIDS.
 

No Tie Dinner 2014 Was at Blast!
Held at Frontiers of Flight Museum, this event drew more than 2500 patrons to support the work of ASD.
Shown here just prior to the arrival of guests, the event is ready to welcome a near capacity crowd.


On Saturday, March 28, 2015 groups of people across DFW will host social gatherings – from backyard barbecues for as few as 10 people to formal dinners for 30 or more. These socials can be casual or formal, large or small, gourmet to potluck. In return for their host’s hospitality, guests are asked to make a donation of $75 or more to ASD, of which ALL proceeds go towards housing and supportive services for ASD clients.



DJ Brandon Olds will be spinning
at No Tie Dinner 2015

On the evening of Saturday, March 28, 2015, all dinner hosts and guests are invited to Frontiers of Flight Museum where more than 1,500 people will gather for an exciting evening of entertainment, dancing, music, drinks and delightful desserts donated by some of Dallas’s finest caterers. Fabulous items from Dallas designers, restaurants and stores to luxury prizes and exotic getaways will also be available for silent & live auction bidding that night!

Dinner hosts and sponsors will be invited to a VIP Sponsor and Host Appreciation Party located in an intimate, exclusive setting. the presenting sponsor for 2015 is the Purple Foundation. DJ Brandon Olds is slated to entertain from a spot perched above the crowd, playing his mix of party favorites over a sound system supplied by Dallas Light and Sound.

Join us in celebrating the 10 Year Anniversary of No Tie Dinner! This event is a fantastic and fun way to make a difference for the men, women and children living at AIDS Services of Dallas.  To purchase tickets, visit... http://www.notiedinner.org.

The videos appearing below show some of the fun found at previous incarnations of No Tie Dinner.

 

 

The Blue Plate Special to Benefit Creative Arts Center of Dallas on Sept 27 at the PV14 House

On September 27^th the home of Barbara & Matt Mooney, the architecturally significant PV14 House at Peavy & Buckner will serve as the backdrop for 2014 The Blue Plate Special – an event benefiting Creative Arts Center of Dallas.

The Blue Plate special includes of small, decorated, donated ceramic plates which are given to event attendees. Those are joined by larger plates which are designed by well-known artists and art instructors as auction items. Libations, terrific food, a silent auction, and entertainment from the Booker T Washington jazz band will round out a memorable evening. Honorary chairs for The Blue Plate Special are Linda and David Hickman. Celebrity stylist Todd Hedrick is the Chair of the event.

The PV14 house is a unique approach to a single family dwelling. Constructed partially of 14 shipping containers, architect Matt Mooney and his wife Barbara are long-time Lake Highlands residents who have turned a dream into a 3,700 square foot home with 3 bedrooms, a den and 3.5 bathrooms. The building site is located across the street from White Rock Park on one of the highest elevation in Dallas, approximately 100 feet above White Rock Lake. The lake edge is less than 1,000 feet from the PV14 House. The primary living areas are on the second floor of the home to take advantage of the gorgeous views.

The Creative Arts Center of Dallas is situated on a two-acre campus four miles east of downtown Dallas near White Rock Lake and is a safe-haven for artists to exchange ideas, share techniques and explore new creative avenues. CAC, which operates in a converted elementary school built by the WPA during the Great Depression, provides art outreach to Dallas area school children through Dallas Arts Partners and Thriving Minds programs of Big Thought. It also launched Camp MetalHead, a program combining job skills training and arts instruction for teens in metal and jewelry. CAC has also implemented the program unseenamerica in Dallas at Bayles Elementary, in which children learn photography skills to document their own lives and exhibit their photographs in a wide-reaching community exhibition. Art Ability is a new accessibility program that will provide creative studio opportunities for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

Last year more than 1,500 students took more than 500 classes and workshops at CAC in such areas as figurative and creative clay sculpture, ceramics, drawing, fused glass, jewelry, metal sculpture, mixed media, mosaic, painting, photography, printmaking and stone sculpture. Most of our instructors hold either a Bachelor or Master of Fine Arts and have exhibited on a national or international basis.

Dallas Light and Sound thanks CAC for selecting our company to provide production services for the event including audio for the band and a DJ, uplighting throughout the house, a red carpet entry, and auction lighting for the silent auction area.

For additional information about The Blue Plate Special or the Creative Arts Center of Dallas, visit the CAC website at http://www.creativeartscenter.org/fundraising.html. Tickets start at $100 for CAC Members, $125 for non-members. Raffle tickets are also available in advance of the event.

Poolside Fashion Show Wows the Crowd at Ilume

A custom pool bridge from Dallas Light and Sound spans the pool at the iLume,
adding a level of excitement to this fashion presentation.

As the summer entertaining season wanes Dallas Light and Sound reflects on one of the biggest events of the summer – the 2^nd Annual Poolside Fashion Show sponsored by Dallas Red Foundation. Held July 19^th at the Ilume Luxury Apartment Living complex, this fashion extravaganza had it all – a dramatic choreographed opening sequence, formal and casual wear, pounding beats from DJ Press Play, cocktails and other summer drinks from a variety of liquor sponsors, sports cars, dramatic lighting, and a packed crowd filling the sold out poolside seating.

Dallas Light and Sound produced the show under the direction of Craig Canant, with model casting, show order, and styling under his direction. Fashion show lighting around the pool coupled with a dramatic stage set designed and installed by Dallas Light and Sound served as a backdrop for the fashions of ES Collection, Pride Tuxedo, AussieBum, Marek+Richard, and #sexyfitsall by Rey Ortiz. A custom installed pool bridge from DLS added drama to the fashion presentation.

A custom stage designed and installed by
Dallas Light and Sound provides a dramatic backdrop.

The Open Bar at the event featured Hudson Ferus Vodka, Redd’s Apple Ale, Miller Lite and Red Bull in a memorable combination of cool, summer libations.

Presenting sponsor Clay Cooley motors under lighting from Dallas Light and Sound struck a dramatic presence at the entrance to ilume, with recognition of their sponsorship continuing inside the event with a rotating custom gobo projection in the bar area.

Dallas Red Foundation is a non profit organization focused on providing financial support to organization in North Texas that serve individuals affected by HIV/AIDS. For additional information about Dallas Red Foundation, visit the organization’s website at http://dallasredfoundation.org/.  Their primary beneficiary is Legacy Counseling Services.

To view additional images from this event, visit our photo gallery on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10154611784690245.1073741863.401445150244&type=1

 

A close-up view of the Dallas Light and Sound stage set which incorporates video projection
custom designed for the 2nd Annual poolside Fashion Show by Red Foundation.

A capacity crowd enjoys a fashion show that featured both summertime casual and formal
looks in a show conceived and choreographed by Craig Canant from Dallas Light and Sound.

 

Jamie Gray Creates Art from Art in this Amazing Video from Phantom of the Runway

The video appearing above was created by Jamie Gray at Jamie Digital Art, and it captures the essence of Phantom of the Runway perfectly. Congratulations Jamie, you have made art from art.




Jamie Gray

Jamie's talents arose from a passion that began with plastic kodak point-and-shoot cameras, has since evolved into an artistic expression of life. He specializes in video production, and has also contributed to and created many projects pertaining to photography and graphic design, such as posters and album covers.

To learn more about Jamie Gray: Video Producer, Graphic Design Artist, Professional Photographer, etc. reach out to him at JamieDigitalArt@gmail.com or visit his website at http://www.jamiedigitalart.com/ .

AOC Evening of Hope Sells Out at River Crest Country Club in Ft. Worth

The stage is set for AOC Evening of Hope 2014
at River Crest Country Club

A sold out crowd of the most beautiful people in Ft. Worth packed the River Crest Country Club on Saturday, June 31 to attend an Evening of Hope – benefitting AIDS Outreach Center. The annual gala event is the largest fund-raising dinner for HIV/AIDS in Fort Worth and benefits the programs and services of AIDS Outreach Center.

Each year, hundreds of AOC’s most dedicated donors and supporters come together to celebrate the organization's recent achievements and honor those who have made a substantial impact locally in the fight against HIV/AIDS.


The designs of Geoffrey Henning look stunning under
lighting from Dallas Light and Sound at the
AOC Evening of Hope Gala

….. and Dallas Light and Sound was there to provide for a second year turn-key production services for the evening. Our work included designing the main event space, providing audio and video projection during the event, lighting the runway and stage, creating a unique, custom stage design, uplighting the main dining room, and supplying all of the trussing and other equipment necessary to create a stunning production.

In collaboration with Fashion Scoop Daily and event organizers, elements of the stage design and some of the seating placed in the event space and an adjacent event tent were provided courtesy of Designer Timothy Oulton. The mirror and chandelier in the set design pictured in this article are both Timothy Oulton pieces.

The fashions of featured designer Geoffrey Henning looked fabulous under a Dallas Light and Sound lighting design by Craig Canant with set and stage design by Neale Jones. Henning is both a noted fashion designer and serves as the style authority at JCPenney as the Divisional Vice President of Design for the department store chain.

Vocalist Alison Stanford delivered a lively performance which included Katy Perry's "Firework" over a Dallas Light and Sound wireless audio system to close the entertainment portion of the evening.

Video, audio, lighting and set design from
Dallas Light and Sound make for a spectacular fashion show
at AOC Evening of Hope Gala 2014.

Dallas Light and Sound says thank you to presenting sponsor Fashion Scoop Daily and all other sponsors for underwriting the event. Thank you also to AIDS Outreach Center for selecting Dallas Light and Sound as your production partner for the second year in a row for this memorable evening of celebration and reflection.

For additional information about AIDS Outreach Center, visit the organization's website at http://www.aoc.org/.

For information about presenting sponsor Fashion Scoop Daily, visit their website at http://fashionscoopdaily.co/ .

The finale of the Geoffrey Henning fashion show at AOC Evening of Hope in Ft. Worth

Vocalist Alison Stanford performs over a Dallas Light and Sound wireless audio system
to close the entertainment portion of the evening at
AOC Evening of Hope 2014.

Elena Gonzales, AOC Client, shares her personal journey of living with AIDS with the patrons at Evening of Hope.

AOC Executive Director Shannon Hilgart welcomes patrons to an Evening of Hope as
MC Brooke Williamson, ESPN Sport Journalist, looks on from the stage
on a set designed and installed by Dallas Light and Sound.

 To view additional images from this event visit the Dallas Light and Sound Facebook photo galleries by clicking the link below...

 

Diverse Events +More Make for a Wonderful April...

Dallas Light and Sound is thankful to our clients for providing a very busy and creative April, with three very diverse events already completed, weddings at Texas Discovery Gardens, a Friday night date with Audrey Hepburn, and one more major event to go before month end. Two of April's events took place at the Frontiers of Flight Museum - one of our favorite facilities in Dallas. A fashion show followed by a gala fundraiser saw two different approaches to the space. To find out more about all four, read on!

Fashion CITED 2014 - A Style Event:


Rehearsals are underway at Fashion CITED 2014 - A Style Event.
An elevated seating area in the center of the runway is only one of the unique design elements
envisioned by Dallas Light and Sound for this event held at Frontiers of Flight Museum.

Standing and seating areas are ready to receive guests at Fashion CITED 2014
held at Frontiers of Flight Museum.

The finale of Fashion CITED 2014 - A Style Event proved why this
fashion show is one of the most eagerly anticipated of the year

Legal Hospice of Texas turned out a record breaking crowd for Fashion Cited: A Style Event 2014, held Thursday, April 3, 2014 at the Frontiers of Flight Museum.

2014 Honorary Chair Rhonda Sargent Chambers, the honorary host committee, the Lawyers of Style, WFAA New Anchor Ron Corning as MC, and some of the biggest names in fashion came together for one of the most anticipated and exciting fashion shows in North Texas! Cocktails, appetizers, and fashion were part of the program at this popular fundraiser and style showcase.

Proceeds from the event benefit Legal Hospice of Texas, a non-profit organization providing legal services at no charge to low-income individuals who are terminally ill or HIV positive. This organization serves over 800 people annually in 16 counties through out North Texas. Legal Hospice strives to create a community where people, regardless of health or economic status, have access to justice. www.legalhospice.org

Now in our 6th year of providing event planning and production services for Fashion CITED, Dallas Light and Sound designed the floorplan for the show and provided staging, audio, lighting, pipe and drape, video projection, linens, DJ services, sponsor reel creation, and set design for the event.  To view more than 120 additional images from Fashion CITED 2014, visit our Facebook photo album at ..

Emmy Winner Leslie Jordan

Our second major event for April involved turning a nightclub into a theatre to host a performance by actor, author and comic - Emmy Award Winner Leslie Jordan.

The Round-Up Saloon is a country dancehall -and our job was o turn it inot a performance venue
suitable for an Emmy Award Winner.



Emmy Award Winner Leslie Jordan is unbelievably funny.
He looks great standing in front of an exclusive Stage Backdrop designed
and installed by Dallas Light and Sound.

Who knew.... a country saloon transformed into a theater? Dallas Light and Sound, under the direction of event designer Craig Canant, transformed the Round Up Saloon and Dancehall into a seated performance venue for the Dallas appearance of comic, actor and author Leslie Jordan. With Co-Emcess Ron Corning from WFAA News 8 Daybreak and America's Sassiest Lifestyle Guru Steve Kembel, more than 300 patrons turned out to support the US House candidacy of Oklahoma's Al McAfree. Dallas Light and Sound provided floorplans, staging, set and set design, leopard carpet and linens for the event which was organized by Dallas' Man About Town David Andrews.

Additional images from the event are available by visiting our Facebook photo album at...

No Tie Dinner 2014 - La Dolce Vita

Dallas Light and Sound returned to the Frontiers of Flight Museum later in the month for No Tie Dinner - a party for 2000+!


Agency branding at the event entrance means that all patrons at No Tie Dinner 2014 remember why they are attending.
Turn to Dallas Light and Sound for unique ideas for gobo projection.

More than 2000 patrons turn out for ne of the most eagerly awaited silent auctions of the year.
With auction lighting from Dallas Light and Sound, the 400+ items displayed raised tens of thousands of dollars for
the event beneficiary - AIDS Services of Dallas.

DJ Mark Ridlin played a great selection of enjoyable tunes throughout the evening, over a Dallas Light and Sound
nightclub quality sound system. No Tie Dinner patrons started dancing after the live auction concluded!
We have photographic proof on our Facebook page.
The hanger door wall served as an anchor for the stage at the Frontiers of Flight Museum.

No Tie Dinner and Dessert Party is an annual benefit to raise funds for AIDS Services of Dallas (ASD), which provides housing and supportive services for low-income and formerly homeless men, women, children and families living with HIV/AIDS. The theme for the April 12th, 2014 event was “La Dolce Vita” or “The Sweet Life” with the honorary chair being none other than one of Dallas’ most charming philanthropists, LeeAnne Locken. Co-Chairs for the event were David Nelson and Dennis Kershner. More than 2000 patrons attended.

Dallas Light and Sound returned for our third year of providing production services for this event, including audio, lighting, auction lighting, video projection, linens, auctioneer services, and planning services.It was a joy working wtith ASD and the event facility Frontiers of Flight Museum.

Additional images from the event are available by visiting our Facebook photo album at...

Jonathan's Place - A Chance to Soar

Watch this space to learn more about our evening date with Audrey Hepburn, to see images from a CRAZY wedding, and to find out more about what else we've been up to in April...

...and please join us on Tuesday, April 29th as we produce an event for Johnathan's Place at Brookhollow Country Club.

Jonathan's Place proudly announces Academy Award nominated actress and director Nia Vardalos as the keynote speaker for "A Chance to Soar" - their upcoming gala luncheon at Brookhollow Country Club. Dallas Light and Sound is thrilled to have been selected to provide production services for this event. Vardalos will be joined onstage by Dallas Cowboy DeMarcus Ware, the honoree of this year's luncheon. For additional information visit... https://www.jpkids.org/get-involved/joinhost-an-event/soar/ See More