Children mail their Christmas wish to Santa

How best to reach Santa during Covid-19 restrictions? Ask the mall manager at a Greenbrae shopping center.

Santa was tucked away under a tent. An "Elfette" circulated among the children with pen and paper. Children then wrote their Christmas wishes and the "Elfette" dropped their letters in a Santa mailbox. Celebrity Gems arranges balloon artists, jugglers, Santas, and elves throughout the greater Bay Area.

 October is Hispanic Heritage Month.  Give tribute and appreciation to the Latinos for their contributions to the arts, work ethic, family values, and health care. Idea: Plan Latin themes with music, a Carmen Miranda impersonator, and a bi-lingual balloon artist.

   Blue Moon of Kentucky

 

There was no blue moon and we weren't in Kentucky. We were at the Strawberry Village Shopping Center, Mill Valley, enjoying the Steve Hanson duo and bluegrass ala Bill Monroe in addition to folk and 60's rock. There was outdoor dining with tables and canopies and a green hedge that served as a backdrop and numerous potted plants,  Trivia- Blue Moon of Kentucky was recorded in 1946  and was the first song recorded by Elvis Presley. #strawberryvillage

 

It was a sunny day and perfect weather for Marin County shoppers to leisurely stroll and dine at a variety of ethnic restaurants at Strawberry Village. A Latin, jazz, funk, and top 40 trio added to the ambience. This shopping center followed all safety Covid precautions. Hooray for providing shoppers a safe way to enjoy the outdoors and to mingle with friends and family.

Music adds ambiance to outdoor shopping center.

Music at a Northern California shopping center attracted audience goers who left their homes to socialize and enjoy lunch from a variety of dining establishments. There were tables with canopies and social distancing. Yes, people were masked. Let's hope that eventually we need not mask and social distance. Kudos to this outdoor shopping center with their "vibe" that everyone is welcome to linger and remain in a sunny and comfortable setting. 

My Tribute to Carl Reiner

Comic genius Carl Reiner passed away at age 98. My Carl Reiner memory has left a lasting impression of a true Mensch.  At age 14 a friend and I traveled by bus from Dunellen, New Jersey to Times Square where we watched "Sid Caeser's Your Show of Shows." We went backstage afterwards where I conducted a mock interview with Howie Morris, Sid Caeser, Nanette Fabray, and Carl Reiner.  Carl Reiner was a true gentleman asking us how we liked the show and how I was doing in high school. How did we get backstage? I told the Security Guard that I was a high school reporter and needed to conduct a cast interview. Thank you Carl Reiner and may you rest in peace.

Surprise, Surprise. Is it Fed-Ex knocking at your front door with a cardboard box?

Nope. It's our Mime with a colorful and wacky balloon bouquet for a baby shower, birthday, anniversary or your reason to celebrate. Yes, she "zooms."  Questions? Call or e-mail. Consider Celebrity Gems as part of your team.