A Tribute to The King of Pop

"The George Cole Trio" and their Tribute to Nat King Cole

Nat King Cole Tribute to a  Sold-Out Audience

"The George Cole Jazz Trio" featuring three of the Bay Area's finest musicians, offered their tribute to Grammy Award Winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame artist Nat King Cole. Vocalist and song stylist George Cole included Nat King Cole's "Mona Lisa," "Rambling Rose," and "Get your Kicks on Route 66." George and his backup artists Sir Richard Nelson Hall on the piano and Carla Kaufman on the upright bass received applause and admiration throughout their 1.5-hour concert. Celebrity Gems arranges jazz and swing music in Walnut Creek, Pleasanton, Palo Alto, and San Francisco.

Pomp, circumstance, and fun for Santa's arrival

The colorful Toy Soldier Marching Band led the Santa procession and Santa's arrival at Stoneridge Mall in Pleasanton. Santa followed the Marching Band on both levels of the Mall, with stops at Nordstroms, JC Penney, and Macy's. Santa then posed for pictures by the huge Christmas tree, center court. A colorful balloon making elf and a juggler with his Santa hat and red suspenders added to the festive afternoon. Celebrity Gems arranges marching bands, balloon artists, and jugglers in Pleasanton, San Ramon, Walnut Creek, San Francisco, and Oakland.

Santa joins the Toy Soldiers Marching Band

Toy Soldiers played popular Christmas songs and showtunes

Santa's elves leave their workshop for Mall

Elf balances club on his elf nose

A youngster learns to juggle and joins the Elf team

Glitterball compliments of balloon making elf

Santa's elves left their workshop for the Santa arrival at Stoneridge Mall, Pleasanton. A Juggling Elf with his Santa hat, red-tie and red suspenders and a balloon making elf took a break from their North Pole workshop to join Santa. Celebrity Gems arranges balloon artists and jugglers in Pleasanton, San Ramon, Walnut Creek, San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose.

Adults discover their dream home-Kids get their favorite balloon

Children lined up for pumpkin, Hello Kitty, and Spiderman Balloons at the grand opening of the Wayland Place homes in Livermore. Balloon artist Raulito, dressed in Halloween garb, was the perfect complement to Halloween and a decorative pumpkin patch backdrop. Celebrity Gems arranges balloon artists and face painters in Dublin, Livermore, Walnut Creek, and San Ramon.

Make mine Spiderman

We choose "Hello Kitty"

Caribbean music while Shoppers Stroll

Lively music at Wine Walk

Shoppers sampled wine and gourmet foods and desserts at the second annual Dublin Wine Stroll at the Persimmon Place Shopping Center. A lively and fun Caribbean Steel Band with two Reggae singers added to the festive fundraiser for the Alameda County Community Food Bank. Celebrity Gems arranges Caribbean music in Fremont, Oakland, San Jose, San Francisco, and Walnut Creek. #persimmonplace

Dogs Dress-Up for Halloween

Yappy Hour aat Blackhawk Plaza

Dogs were in their Halloween costumes for "Yappy Hour," a fundraiser for Canine Companions at Blackhawk Plaza in Danville. A caricaturist provided a ready to frame keepsake of Man and Woman's Best Friend with their proud owners. Since this sunny day at Blackhawk Plaza was a puppy and dog day, there were milk bone treats for the dogs and Costco cookies for the adults. Celebrity Gems arranges caricaturists in Danville, San Ramon, Walnut Creek, San Francisco, San Jose, and Oakland.

The Puppy smiled for her drawing by the caricaturist

A Piece of Germany in Union City

Oom Pa Pa Band and Oktoberfest

Welcome to Oktoberfest, the merry celebration held each year in Munich Bavaria Germany. The dining room at the Masonic Home for Adults in Union City was themed for the month of October and Oktoberfest. There was authentic German food- bratwurst, sauerkraut, and of course beer. And a huge "Welcome to Oktoberfest" banner and below the banner traditional German music- with tuba et al. Celebrity Gems arranges Oktoberfest and German music in Union City, Hayward, San Francisco, Oakland, and Fremont.