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.

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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.