Balloon artist makes Menorah balloons in Pleasanton

The Menorah candle lighting for the first night of Chanukah attracted a huge celebratory crowd. The Menorah was made from canned food, which will be donated to needy families after the eight days of Chanukah.

A balloon artist attracted long lines with his Menorah and Dreidel balloons, at the Stoneridge Mall Pleasanton. The first candle was lit by a member of the Chabad family, with music that followed.

Celebrity Gems arranges balloon artists for events in Pleasanton, San Ramon, Walnut Creek, Livermore, San Francisco, San Mateo, and Fremont.

Bubble man puts person in bubble at Livermore party

Imagine being surrounded by a huge bubble. Here is "Mr. Bubbles" making a life size bubble and a bubble foam hat, at a Livermore party.

Celebrity Gems arranges the bubble man for events in Livermore, San Ramon, Walnut Creek, San Mateo, Dublin, Fremont, and San Francisco.

Magician levitates Raccoon at Livermore party

A magician levitated a raccoon and linked hangers, at a family Christmas party in Livermore. The highlight in award winning magician Timothy's act was when "Rocky the Squirrel" found the boy's selected card from the deck of 52 playing cards.

Celebrity Gems arranges magicians for events in Livermore, Dublin, Walnut Creek, San Ramon, San Jose, San Francisco, and San Mateo.

Celebrity impersonators at Oscar theme in Fremont

The red carpet was rolled out and paparazzi were in full force at an Oscar theme at

the Fremont Marriott. A Marilyn Monroe impersonator and a Columbo impersonator walked the guests down the red carpet, with a photographer taking pictures, at a 250 person celebration in Fremont.

The event planner was thrilled with the "celebrity sighting." Here is her feedback:

Thank you, Stan for everything! Everyone had a fantastic time – it was great to see people laughing with Marilyn and Columbo! Marilyn really left her “mark”!! Please thank both of them for us.

Have a wonderful holiday!

Celebrity Gems arranges celebrity lookalikes and singing telegrams for Oscar themes in Fremont, San Jose, San Francisco, Oakland, San Mateo, Walnut Creek, San Ramon, Dublin, and Danville.

Jazz and Christmas music at Palo Alto event

A Jazz duo greeted partygoers at a Palo Alto Christmas party. Their music hit that lively beat, and was made extra special, since they were located next to a huge Christmas tree.

Celebrity Gems arranges Jazz and Pop music for events in Palo Alto, San Mateo, San Ramon, Hillsborough, San Francisco, and Walnut Creek.

Caricaturists kept busy at Palo Alto morale party

Caricaturists gave partygoers a keepsake at a Palo Alto morale party.

Celebrity Gems arranges caricaturists at events in Palo Alto, San Mateo, San Jose, San Ramon, San Mateo, Walnut Creek, Castro Valley, and Mountain View.

Balloon making Elf makes outrageous balloons at Palo Alto event

A balloon making elf made outrageous hats, swords, and puppies at a Palo Alto morale party.

Celebrity Gems arranges balloon artists at events in Palo Alto, San Francisco, San Mateo, Fremont, Walnut Creek, San Ramon, and Oakland.

Face Painters add morale at Palo Alto law firm's Christmas Party

Adults and children joined in the fun, with two face painters at a Palo Alto Christmas party.

Celebrity Gems arranges face painters at events in San Francisco, Palo Alto, San Mateo, Foster City, Hillsborough, Walnut Creek, San Ramon, and Castro Valley.

Jazz Quartet adds lively touch at Pleasanton Mall

A jazz trio added that classy touch at the Stoneridge Shopping Center, Pleasanton. Our live jazz ensemble, with their repertoire of Christmas favorites, top 40, and Jazz, provided a welcome relief from CD tracks. Here is Yvonne, singing and chatting with shoppers, backed by "The Kelly Park Jazz Trio."

Celebrity Gems arranges Jazz trios and Latin music for events in Walnut Creek, Pleasanton, San Ramon, San Francisco, San Mateo, Fremont, and for America's Cup, San Francisco.

Christmas music with that Latin beat at San Francisco mall

Valeriano and her Latin ensemble added that lively touch with Christmas music and Jazz standards at the Stoneridge Shopping Center, Pleasanton.

Shoppers gathered around to hear top 40 hits that included "Feliz Navitad," and "Livin la Vida Loca" with songs by Nat King Cole, Bing Crosby, Ella Fitzgerald, and Tony Bennett.

Celebrity Gems arranges Jazz Trios and Latin music for events in Pleasanton, San Ramon, Walnut Creek, San Francisco, San Mateo, San Jose, Hayward, and Fremont.

Phantom of the Opera with Long Stemmed Red Rose in San Francisco

The ladies were recognized for their achievements and support at the Blackhawk Automobile Museum, Danville. A Phantom of the Opera impersonator was a meet and greet and gave the ladies a long stemmed Red Rose at an electrical contractors holiday party.

The event planner received her Red Rose and shared her feedback:

He was awesome!! Really nice guy.

Make your event memorable with a costumed character or a singing telegram for events throughout San Francisco, the greater Bay Area, and Sacramento.

Celebrity Gems arranges costumed characters and singing telegrams in San Francisco, San Mateo, Oakland, Fremont, Walnut Creek, San Ramon, Pleasanton, Sacramento, and Hayward.

Christmas music and Jazz Standards light-up Pleasanton Mall

Jazz standards and holiday music added that classy touch at the Stoneridge Shopping Center, Pleasanton. Holiday shoppers had the opportunity to relax and enjoy classic hits made famous by the Great American songbook.

Vocalist Suzanne Smith sang Christmas favorites and songs by Bobby Darin, Tony Bennett, Natalie Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Dean Martin, and Sinatra.

Celebrity Gems arranges Jazz, blues, standards, and various musical acts for events in San Francisco, Pleasanton, Walnut Creek, San Ramon, San Mateo, Fremont, and Modesto.

James Bond impersonator in Oakland for Casino Royale

The name is Bond, James Bond. A James Bond impersonator hit the casino tables at a Casino Royale theme in Oakland. James Bond was a meet and greet and mix and mingle for 250 partygoers. He posed for pictures as guests entered The Den at the Fox, Oakland, adding that debonaire touch to the night's festivities.

The event planner was enthralled with Bond. Here is her feedback:

James Bond did an AMAZING JOB! Everyone enjoyed him and all in all I think the party was a huge success!

Celebrity Gems arranges celebrity impersonators and singing telegrams for events in Oakland, Fremont, San Mateo, Marin, San Francisco, Walnut Creek, and San Ramon.

Costumed character Shapes up Guests at Hayward party

Sherry planned a 50th birthday for her husband John, who is an avid bike rider, mountain climber, and competitive swimmer. Our "World's Best Athlete" made a surprise visit and made John "King of the Day," with customized information provided by his wife.

Here's feedback:

Stan,

Thank you so much for setting us with with Serge. It was a wonderful and entertaining performance and John loved it.

Please tell Serge that he was great and did a good job incorporating all of John's personal information into the performance.

Sherry

Celebrity Gems arranges Singing Telegrams and Improvisational actors for events in Hayward, San Francisco, San Ramon, Walnut Creek, Dublin, San Mateo, Sacramento, Hillsborough, and Fremont.

Juggler on unicycle makes Balloons at Danville shopping center

A juggler tootled around on a unicycle at the Livery and Mercantile, Danville, during Santa's arrival. Jeremy also entertained by making candy cane balloons, colorful hats, and swords.

Celebrity Gems arranges balloon artists for events in Danville, San Francisco, San Ramon, Walnut Creek, Pleasanton, and San Mateo.

Rudolf the Reindeer Costumed Character at Danville Shopping Center

Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer made a surprise stop at the Santa arrival at the Livery and Mercantile, Danville. Validated parking "Reindeer Parking Only" was pre-arranged.

Celebrity Gems arranges costumed characters and celebrity impersonators for events in San Francisco, Dublin, San Mateo, Hayward, Walnut Creek, Fremont, and Walnut Creek.

Costumed Character Face Painter at Danville Shopping Center

A costumed face painter's artistry was on display at the

Livery and Mercantile, Danville. Sandra attracted long lines and compliments, at the "Santa Arrival," hosted by the Livery. Sandra's costuming and art work are rated superb by parents and children.

Celebrity Gems arranges face painters for events in Danville, San Ramon, Walnut Creek, San Mateo, San Francisco, Hayward, and Moraga.

Dickens Carolers Spread Holiday Cheer at San Francisco Mall

"The Silver Bell Dickens Carolers" spread holiday cheer at the Great Mall of the Bay in Milpitas.

This huge Mall attracted shoppers throughout the greater San Francisco Bay Area, and our carolers provided a much needed pause from shopping and long lines. They also were a good reminder of the purpose and the spirit of Christmas.

Celebrity Gems arranges Christmas music, Dickens carolers, balloon making Elves, for malls in San Francisco, San Jose, Fremont, San Ramon, Dublin, San Mateo, and Walnut Creek.

Christmas music, Pop, and Jazz at San Francisco Mall

Dix Bruce, with his talented jazz trio, provided welcome relief for Black Friday shoppers at the Stoneridge Shopping Center, Pleasanton.

Holiday music, Fanfares, and Show tunes at San Francisco Mall

Our Trio added that Christmas spirit for Black Friday shoppers at the

Stoneridge Shopping Center, Pleasanton. This trio provided relief for harried shoppers, with a full repertoire of fanfares, Christmas favorites, Broadway show tunes, and children's music.

A special treat was their rendition of "Stayin Alive" from the BeeGees.

Celebrity Gems provides Jazz Ensembles, Holiday music, and Dance bands for events in San Francisco, San Jose, San Ramon, Dublin, Fremont, San Mateo, and Sacramento.

Juggler at San Francisco Mall whistles Latin Songs

A multi talented Juggler entertained for two shows at the Stonestown Galleria San Francisco. Between shows, he circled the Galleria on his unicycle, whistling South American and Brazilian songs. Talk about an attention getter-children and adults laughed at his wacky antics.

Jeremy will return at this same location in 2012. Here's the event planner's feedback:

Stan, I wanted to thank you for making our Howlin Halloween fest a HUGE success!

Everything and everyone (photo booth operator, juggler, balloon twister) were completely professional, well organized and provided our customers with sheer entertainment.

Stan, we have had Jeremy before many years ago and he is truly fantastic. Kudos for a great event. I already have Jeremy down for next year.

Celebrity Gems arranges jugglers in San Francisco, San Mateo, Walnut Creek, Palo Alto, Pleasanton, and San Ramon.

Acrobats turn room Upside Down at Las Vegas Wine and Food Expo

Hand Balancers, also known as Chinese Acrobats, turned the room upside down at a Las Vegas Wine and Food Expo. Imagine one performer, arms out stretched, balancing the second performer upside down. The attendees remained longer at this show since they also saw Chinese Lion Dancing, Stilt Walking, and Juggling. This offered a full array of "wow" entertainment from this very talented two person team.

We welcome testimonial letters from Event Planners:

The entire event was outstanding and the guys did and outstanding job. I will most definitely wish to use them in the future. Very talented and willing to make it all happen.

Celebrity Gems arranges hand balancers, acrobats, and Chinese Lion Dancers for events in San Francisco, San Mateo, Lake Tahoe, Las Vegas, Fremont, Pleasanton, and Walnut Creek.

Mad Scientist performs outrageous experiments in San Francisco

Halloween is a celebration of wild costuming and different costumed characters. It's the one holiday for young and old to dress up and be any character, with this caveat, "let your imagination run wild."

Our Mad Scientist, AKA Dr. Funkenstein, used a monkey wrench to adjust necks and backs and performed experiments with dry ice, at a San Francisco Halloween theme.

Dr. Funkenstein is perfect for wellness parties, doctor and nurse parties, and for wacky themes.

According to the event planner:

He was early/on-time and went straight into setup. He was very friendly, professional and his presentations were good spirited. Overall look and character was unbridled wackiness, which was a great hit at the party.

Celebrity Gems arranges the Mad Scientist and other costumed characters for events in San Francisco, San Mateo, San Jose, Walnut Creek, Hillsborough, and Fremont.

Sports Theme Bar Mitzvah in San Francisco

Sports Theme Bar Mitzvah for 150 guests was arranged by Celebrity Gems in San Ramon. Trophies served as "escort cards" indicating team table and menu selection. Balloon decor indicated East Coast and West Coast teams. Celebrity Gems provides event and party planning and "day of" services throughout the greater Bay Area including Dublin, Pleasanton, Livermore, Danville, San Ramon and Fremont.

Plan Holiday and Christmas entertainment in San Francisco

Now is the time to plan Christmas and holiday entertainment in the San Francisco Bay Area and in Sacramento. Entertainment adds that cheer and camaraderie at shopping centers, company parties, country clubs, and private parties. Let our Celebrity Gems staff and your event planner design a customized show, from a Singing Christmas Tree, Dickens Carolers, and Tap Dancing Christmas Trees.

Celebrity Gems arranges Christmas and holiday entertainment for events in San Francisco, San Jose, San Ramon, Walnut Creek, Pleasanton, Fremont, and San Mateo.

Jazz Trio at Model Home opening in Burlingame adds that Ambiance

Music is a classy way to showcase a model home opening. We have arranged an array of musical groups in different models to add that ambiance for buyer and realtor walk throughs.

Examples: a Harpist in one model home; a Guitarist in a second model; and, a Jazz Trio in the third model. Picture a Caribbean Steel Band at poolside.

We recently arranged a Jazz Trio for a model home opening in Burlingame. Here is the event planner's testimonial:

I wanted to tell you again how much we all loved the Dix Bruce Trio. They sounded great and were professional, the absolute most important elements for music at a large event.

The music connoisseurs in our group were impressed by the quality of the music (which was superb) but I was equally impressed by the trio’s professionalism and ability to adapt to exactly what we needed.

They asked me ahead of time to setup signals so we could communicate throughout the evening. They also asked me if I wanted them to stagger their breaks to keep the music continuous. Really professional!

They played perfect “background music,” so that they were never too loud, but created a beautiful ambience.

Thank you again!

Celebrity Gems has also arranged face painters (for children), magicians, and caricaturists at model home openings throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and Central Valley. We arrange caterers, too.

Celebrity Gems arranges jazz trios, harpists, guitarists for events in San Francisco, San Mateo, Walnut Creek, Burlingame, San Bruno, Dublin, San Ramon, Modesto, and Danville.

Face painters at Country and Western theme in San Francisco

Howdy partner. Our two face painters dressed in cowgirl garb for a Country and Western themed event in Palo Alto. Adults joined in the fun by having their faces painted, along with their children.

Celebrity Gems arranges face painters for events in Palo Alto, San Jose, Mountain View, Redwood City, San Mateo, San Jose, San Francisco, and Walnut Creek.

Caricaturists serve as a Momento at Palo Alto event

Two caricaturists served as a momento for the 50th Anniversary of a Palo Alto law firm. Both caricaturists attracted long lines, and partygoers had drawings suitable for framing.

Celebrity Gems arranges caricaturists for events in Palo Alto, San Francisco, San Ramon, Dublin, Walnut Creek, Danville, Sacramento, and Alamo.