Don't be Cruel, my workday is longer than 9 to 5

9 to 5, Leave the Rat Race

Dolly Parton and Elvis were a meet and greet at a Service Award Ceremony hosted by a chamber of commerce in Northern California. This event was at a winery. Yes, there was passed hors d'oeuvres  and fine wine. What made it different? Awardees had photos taken with Dolly and Elvis. Dolly and Elvis accompanied each awardee to the stage where the emcee recognized them for not watching the clock and not complaining about the cruelty of their boss. According to the event planner,  "They were both fantastic. Everyone had a blast with both of them." Celebrity Gems arranges impersonators in Northern California and Sacramento.

Romance and Raffle tickets at Bay Area Mall

Classic Rock and Motown at Galentine

It was hip hop, motown, and romantic ballads at a Galentine celebration at a San Francisco Bay Area Mall. A DJ played the music, retail stores offered giveaways, fashion shows, and wine tastings, and; shoppers entered their raffle tickets for fabulous prizes. Galentine Day and Valentine Day, a double whammy compliments of a Bay Area mall.

According to the event planner, "The DJ was awesome. We would love for him to come back for our next event."

Zombie Madness in our Neighborhoods and in our Homes

Lock all doors and windows

A Zombie Cowboy from "The Night of Living Dead" was the uninvited guest at a private party in Oakland. Not to worry. After the shock wore off, this bizarre creature with his crooked teeth and scowl sculpted balloons for the adults and children.

According to the event planner, "Tom the Zombie Cowboy Balloon Artist was absolutely perfect for our party! He is talented and such a nice fellow too. Our guests really enjoyed him. Thanks again for finding the performer we needed."

Celebrity Gems arranges costumed characters in the San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento.

Year of the Rat at Bay Area Shopping Center

There were Chinese Lion Dancers, a cuddly Panda, and two calligraphers at the celebration of Chinese New Year and the Year of the Rat. There were no critters. Two calligraphers added to this festive and colorful holiday by drawing names with Chinese symbols on silk fans.

Your name with Chinese letters 

Children and adults posed with the Panda

Barbara's name with Chinese letters

No Belly Flop at New Years Eve party

A Belly Dancer was the surprise entertainer at a New Years Eve party in Danville, California. Partygoers didn't sit, talk, and toast the New Year the entire evening. Instead, Heaven the Belly Dancer performed her lively and hypnotic candle dance, circled her audience,  and got the guests to join her with Hindi music.  According to the event planner, "Heaven was awesome- everyone enjoyed her dancing and truly amazing talent. Once again, thank you for arranging her with such a short notice."Celebrity Gems arranges belly dancers in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond.

Guests danced to Hindi music

Snap, Crackle, but don't pop

A balloon artist sculpted a Menorah balloon for the second night of Chanukah at Stoneridge Mall, Pleasanton. Question: Will this Menorah balloon keep its shape for the next six days?
Winter Wonderland, planned by Chabad of Pleasanton also included a dancing Dreidel, a Dreidel cookie station, and a Chanukah trivia contest. #stoneridge shopping center

Kids line up for their choice of a balloon

Don't light these candles with your match

A Dreidel dances in front of the Menorah

Willie Wonka joins Candy Land and a Gum Ball filled Menorah

Pure gold filled chocolate coins from Willie Wonka 

Is that really me?

Gum ball filled Menorah

Hop, Skip, and Jump down Candy Land Lane for an eye opening surprise. Wow!! There was Willie Wonka and his tray of chocolate wrapped gold coins for the first night of Chanukah at the Palomares Hils Clubhouse, Castro Valley. Joining Willie Wonka was a Candy Land face painter.  The Chanukah Menorah was filled with over 1000 gum balls as a tie-in to Candy Land.