Saturday, May 9, 2020

Rock and Roll Legend Little Richard

Rock Legend and Icon Little Richard passed away at age 87.  Little Richard was a trail blazer influencing the careers of Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Elvis.  His most famous songs included Long Tall Sally, Tutti Fruiti, and Lucille.

His electrifying stage presence, colorful and outrageous costuming, and piano playing will be missed. Enjoy The Little Richard Story (2000) on Youtube.

When social distancing will pass and when we again celebrate plan your theme as a "Tribute to Little Richard" with our impersonator Gerald.

Follow your precautions and be well and let's again celebrate.

Gerald headliness as Little Richard at the Hayward Zucchini Festival

Richard Wayne Penniman, AKA Little Richard

Thursday, March 12, 2020

Don't be Cruel, my workday is longer than 9 to 5

9 to 5, Leave the Rat Race

Dolly Parton and Elvis were a meet and greet at a Service Award Ceremony hosted by a chamber of commerce in Northern California. This event was at a winery. Yes, there was passed hors d'oeuvres  and fine wine. What made it different? Awardees had photos taken with Dolly and Elvis. Dolly and Elvis accompanied each awardee to the stage where the emcee recognized them for not watching the clock and not complaining about the cruelty of their boss. According to the event planner,  "They were both fantastic. Everyone had a blast with both of them." Celebrity Gems arranges impersonators in Northern California and Sacramento.

Thursday, February 13, 2020

Romance and Raffle tickets at Bay Area Mall

Classic Rock and Motown at Galentine

It was hip hop, motown, and romantic ballads at a Galentine celebration at a San Francisco Bay Area Mall. A DJ played the music, retail stores offered giveaways, fashion shows, and wine tastings, and; shoppers entered their raffle tickets for fabulous prizes. Galentine Day and Valentine Day, a double whammy compliments of a Bay Area mall.

According to the event planner, "The DJ was awesome. We would love for him to come back for our next event."



Wednesday, February 5, 2020

Zombie Madness in our Neighborhoods and in our Homes

Lock all doors and windows

A Zombie Cowboy from "The Night of Living Dead" was the uninvited guest at a private party in Oakland. Not to worry. After the shock wore off, this bizarre creature with his crooked teeth and scowl sculpted balloons for the adults and children.

According to the event planner, "Tom the Zombie Cowboy Balloon Artist was absolutely perfect for our party! He is talented and such a nice fellow too. Our guests really enjoyed him. Thanks again for finding the performer we needed."

Celebrity Gems arranges costumed characters in the San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento.


Sunday, January 19, 2020

Year of the Rat at Bay Area Shopping Center

There were Chinese Lion Dancers, a cuddly Panda, and two calligraphers at the celebration of Chinese New Year and the Year of the Rat. There were no critters. Two calligraphers added to this festive and colorful holiday by drawing names with Chinese symbols on silk fans.
Your name with Chinese letters 
Children and adults posed with the Panda
Barbara's name with Chinese letters

Thursday, January 2, 2020

No Belly Flop at New Years Eve party

A Belly Dancer was the surprise entertainer at a New Years Eve party in Danville, California. Partygoers didn't sit, talk, and toast the New Year the entire evening. Instead, Heaven the Belly Dancer performed her lively and hypnotic candle dance, circled her audience,  and got the guests to join her with Hindi music.  According to the event planner, "Heaven was awesome- everyone enjoyed her dancing and truly amazing talent. Once again, thank you for arranging her with such a short notice."Celebrity Gems arranges belly dancers in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond.
Guests danced to Hindi music


Monday, December 23, 2019

Snap, Crackle, but don't pop

A balloon artist sculpted a Menorah balloon for the second night of Chanukah at Stoneridge Mall, Pleasanton. Question: Will this Menorah balloon keep its shape for the next six days?
Winter Wonderland, planned by Chabad of Pleasanton also included a dancing Dreidel, a Dreidel cookie station, and a Chanukah trivia contest. #stoneridge shopping center
Kids line up for their choice of a balloon
Don't light these candles with your match
A Dreidel dances in front of the Menorah