Food Expo Entertainment Sizzles at Harrah's Lake Tahoe

The Food and Wine Expo, AKA "Beyond the Fork" at Harrah's Lake Tahoe was billed as an interactive  culinary experience, with food and wine tastings and cookbook author guest lecturers. Celebrity Gems arranged the entertainment in the main expo hall and tent area with Chinese acrobats, Lion Dancers, Salsa Dancers, and a Jazz and Pop ensemble.

Celebrity Gems arranges Lion Dancers, Samba Dancers, Jazz and Pop ensembles in Lake Tahoe, San Francisco, San Jose, Sacramento, Oakland, Fremont, San Mateo, Hillsborough, and Napa.

Face painter and DJ entertain at Oakland Bar Mitzvah

There was entertainment for everyone, at Adam's Bar Mitzvah at Scott's Seafood Restaurant, Oakland.

Face painting is popular with teens and adults, and face painters are often booked with henna at corporate events and private parties. DJ Joshua got into the party mood with the Mike Tyson design, with artistry by Sandra, at Scott's Seafood Restaurant, overlooking the water, at Jack London Square, Oakland.

Here's the DJ team with thumbs up, with their music as "the heart  and soul of the party." This team played the techno music during Yo-Yo Joe's ten minute show.

Celebrity Gems arranges face painters, and DJ's in Oakland, San Ramon, Walnut Creek, San Francisco, San Jose, Napa, Sacramento, Palo Alto, and Hillsborough.

Boy brings Yo-Yo to Bar Mitzvah in Oakland

Who would have thought, in this hi-tech world, that a toy originating in China 1000 BC would be a theme for a Bar Mitzvah in Oakland. One of Adam's hobbies is yo-yo and he selected that theme for his Bar Mitzvah. Yo-Yo Joe, winner of competitions worldwide, gathered the boys, girls, and some adults, and demonstrated his yo-yo wizardry. A highlight of the afternoon was his ten minute show, choreographed to techno-music, at Scott's Seafood Restaurant, Oakland.

Celebrity Gems arranges Yo-Yo acts in Oakland, San Francisco, San Jose, San Mateo, Fremont, Hillsborough, Pleasanton, Walnut Creek, Napa, and Sacramento.

Henna artist attracts long lines at Stoneridge Mall, Pleasanton

The artwork of henna, which traces its roots to India, Africa, and the Middle East, has been adapted to Western cultures. Henna, which has been practiced for over 5000 years, is popular entertainment at Grad nights, Corporate events, birthdays, and Bat Mitzvahs. Here's henna artist Lena, attracting long lines at "Girls Night Out," Stoneridge Shopping Center, Pleasanton.

Celebrity Gems arranges henna, face painters, and caricaturists in Pleasanton, San Ramon, Danville, San Francisco, Walnut Creek, San Mateo, Oakland, and Fremont.

Kelly Park Jazz duo for Breast Cancer awareness in Palo Alto

Many of us have family and friends who are afflicted with Breast Cancer. It is estimated that one in eight women are afflicted with this terrible disease.  With the goal of community awareness, The Estee Lauder Companies have launched a worldwide "20 Years of Courage" campaign, with the goal of elimination and treatment. Town and Country Village, Palo Alto, hosted their Breast Cancer awareness day, with breast cancer survivors, families, and information booths.

The Kelly Park Jazz Duo provided upbeat Broadway show tunes, jazz, and standards.
According to the meeting planner: Hi Stan, They sounded great and were perfect for this event. I enjoyed talking with Kelly as well! 

Celebrity Gems arranges jazz, standards, top 40, and motown in Palo Alto, San Jose, San Ramon, San Francisco, Oakland, Fremont, and San Mateo.

French duo at Wine Crush in Calistoga

Parlez vous Francaise? A French duo added that charm to a Bordeaux Wine Crush hosted by
Bennett Lane Winery, Calistoga.
According to the General Manager: "THEY WERE FANTASTIC."

Celebrity Gems arranges ethnic music-including French, Brazilian, Chinese, Hawaiian, Latin, Caribbean, Cuban in San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, San Mateo, Fremont, Sacramento, Napa, Walnut Creek, and Sonoma.

Rhythm and Blues and Motown tribute band at 80th birthday in Alameda

What a fitting tribute for an 80th birthday. A jazz, standards, and motown band added that perfect compliment to an afternoon party at the Grand View Pavilion, Alameda. A highlight was Stacy's impersonation of Diana Ross and the Supremes, and their solid gold hits from the mid 60's, plus Stacy and her band leading everyone in the Happy Birthday song.

According to the celebrant:

"Everyone thought they were the best.  Staci was able to round up all and get them on the dance floor.

She was very accommodating, great combination with other singers.  Lovely group.  They added greatly to my 80th.  Thanks Stan"

Celebrity Gems arranges motown, jazz, disco, and standards music and bands in San Francisco, San Jose, San  Ramon, Walnut Creek, Oakland, Fremont, Sacramento, Napa, and Sonoma.