Masquerade 2012 - A Stunning Event for the DFW Federal Club

A view of the dining space, with tablescapes designed by
Dallas Light and Sound for Masquerade 2012,
a production of the DFW Federal Club

Held at the prestigious 129 Leslie event space in Dallas, “Masquerade 2012” saw nearly 200 patrons and volunteers turn out in support of the DFW Federal Club. Dallas Light and Sound provided complete production services for the event. Working from a blank slate... audio, video, lighting, sound, decor, sponsor reels and tablescapes were part of the services provided to the Federal Club. The event sold out in its inaugural year!

DJ Tony Dean mans the decks in a
custom designed DJ booth
created and installed by
Dallas Light and Sound for the
DFW Federal Club.

DJ Tony Dean entertained the crowd following dinner with a mix of the most current and classic Hi-NRG American and European dance music. The lighted DJ booth seen in the photos at right was designed and installed by Dallas Light and Sound especially for the event

Another view of the dining room
at the DFW Federal Club event
Masquerade.

A photo gallery featuring additional images of the event is available on the Facebook photos page at www.facebook.com/dallaslightandsound.

Attitudes and Attire Fashion Event at Dallas Trade Mart on March 2nd

Attitudes and Attire has selected
Dallas Light and Sound
as their production partners for their
2012 Fashion Show and Luncheon.

The 15th Annual Attitudes and Attire™ Luncheon and Fashion Show will be held on March 2, 2012 in the Grand Pavilion of the Dallas Trade Mart. A portion of the proceeds from the event benefit the programs of Attitudes and Attire.

This year’s fashion show will feature designs from  Presenting Sponsor, Elements, which was recently named D Magazine’s “Best of Big D” women’s clothing boutique. The event will recognize the "2012 Kim Dawson Award" recipient Sarah Losinger, one of our city’s most dedicated and active philanthropic leaders. Anna de Haro, Public Affairs Director at Clear Channel Dallas/Ft. Worth will serve as Mistress of Ceremonies.

Attitudes & Attire™ is a nonprofit agency dedicated to promoting personal growth for women seeking self-sufficiency. Our programs provide the tools that raise self-esteem, promote ethics and build the confidence necessary to succeed in the workplace.
 

Dallas Light and Sound is providing audio, video projection, lighting and stage design services for the event. 

For additional information about the event visit vist http://www.attitudesandattire.org/news-events/annual-luncheon-fashion-show.html.

No Tie Dinner and Dessert Party set at Frontiers of Flight, Sat March 24

No Tie Dinner
welcomes
Dallas Light and Sound
as their production partner
for the 2012 event.

Come join hundreds of ASD supporters and Dallas Light and Sound for a night of dancing, desserts, and drinks during the No Tie Dinner & Dessert Party benefiting AIDS Services of Dallas! Set for Saturday, March 24, 2012 the hi-energy Dessert Party portion of the evening begins at 8 p.m. at the Frontiers of Flight Museum - 6911 Lemmon Ave, Dallas, TX. Tickets are $50.00 and are available at the door.

Each spring, generous, fun people host social gatherings – from backyard barbecues for 10 to formal dinners for 30 – at their homes or in restaurants. The dinners are casual or formal, large or small, gourmet to potluck. In return for their host’s hospitality, guests are asked to make a minimum donation of $50 to ASD. All dinner proceeds go toward housing and supportive services for ASD clients. After dinner, all dinner hosts and guests are invited to a dessert celebration with entertainment, dancing, coffee and delightful desserts donated by some of Dallas’s finest caterers and restaurants.

Guests are invited to bid in the silent auction which has wonderful items ranging from gift certificates, original art to fine jewelry. A live auction is also held, which in the past has included trips to resort areas and designer jewelry.

In 2012, Dallas Light and Sound will provide Audio, Video, Lighting and Event Décor for this major Dallas fundraiser.

To host a party prior to dessert, you, your friends, co-workers, neighbors, sports teams, church groups, can contact ASD for additional information. ASD will provide you with timelines, contact information, invitation information (ASD will send invitations to your guests) and tips for party hosts. Call Don Neubauer at 817-989-9700, or e-mail him at dNeubauer@sncompanies.com.

Want to help, but can’t throw a party? Volunteer! ASD needs tons of volunteers to help with the silent auction, hospitality, serve desserts, pick up auction items and set up and tear down the venue. To volunteer, call Rich Olivarez at 214-389-5113.

AIDS Services of Dallas provides housing and supportive services to low income and homeless men, women and children living with HIV/AIDS. Residents are empowered to live rich, meaningful lives by avoiding nursing homes, hospitals, and traditional hospice placements.

"Smoking Haute" Red Carpet Entry at DIFFA Style Council Event

DISH Restaurant Hosts DIFFA with a Red Carpet Entry
by Dallas Light and Sound

DISH Restaurant on Cedar Springs Road hosted a capacity crowd of DIFFA supporters on Thursday night for the 2012 DIFFA Style Council Announcement party. Style mavens packed the restaurant in support of the organization, that has raised millions for DFW area AIDS Service Organizations.

Dallas Light and Sound supplied the Red Carpet entry for this event and provided lighting for the DISH entry area. From the door to the curb, guests knew they had arrived as soon as they stepped toward the restaurant.

The Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS (DIFFA) is the oldest and one of the largest funders of HIV/AIDS service and education programs in the U.S. Since its founding in 1984, DIFFA has mobilized the immense resources of the design communities to provide over $38 million to hundreds of AIDS organizations nationwide Starting with volunteers from fashion, interior design, furnishings and architecture, supporters of DIFFA now come from every field associated with fine design.

Guests Arrive at DIFFA's Smoking Haute Announcement Party
for Style Council Ambassadors

DIFFA Style Council Ambassadors work tirelessly for the organization to raise funds, build attendance at events, and raise awareness of the organization with the public at large.Their efforts are recognized each year at DIFFA Collection, one of the premiere fashion events in Dallas.



For additional infomration on the DFW chapter of DIFFA, visit www.diffadallas.org.

Information about DISH Restaurant can be found at www.dish-dallas.com. DISH was named "Best New Restaurant of the Year" by Texas Monthly and is regarded as a "Best of DFW" by Dallas Morning News.

Masquerade Set for February 11th at 129 Leslie Event Space

Members of the DFW Federal Club and their Guests are invited to a masked soirée celebrating LGBT equality and the work of the Human Rights Campaign. A glamorous evening of cocktails & hors d'oeuvres, gourmet dining and after dinner dancing until midnight comprise the festivities.

Masquerade is certain to sell out with less than 200 seats available. The gala is slated for Saturday, February 11th from 6:30 to Midnight. 129 Leslie, a new event space operated by Wendy Krispin caterers, will host the event.

Founded in 1987,HRC's Dallas/Fort Worth Federal Club is one of the largest and most financially supportive Federal Club groups in the nation with over 600 men and women. HRC members at the Federal Club level provide the financial support, leadership and stewardship necessary for HRC to fight for equality at the national, state and local level.

129 Leslie will host the 2012 Masquerade

Dallas Light and Sound will be supplying audio, video and lighting services for this event. DLS designers worked with event organizers to create a unique first ever floorplan for the space. The design features an elevated DJ booth that separates the space into two areas, with a "One Bar USA" sponsored lounge and dancefloor in the back and a glamorous dinner seating area in the front. One Bar USA, a Dallas-based liquor distribution and spirits marketing company, is a corporate underwriter of the event.

Dallas' own DJ Tony Dean will provide sound programming and hi-nrg floorfillers for the event that will go right up to 12 midnight. Tablescape design services are available from Designer Receptions. The event features a contest for best designed tables withTable Captains encouraged to bring their own table decor or source unique looks from Designer Receptions for the event. Only tables created by Table Captains are eligible for judging and prizes. Seating for Masquerade is random in keeping with the tradition of Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, the event it is replacing. Invitations to Masquerade are available exclusively through Federal Club Members.