Proud Sponsor of the Event Solutions Show

March 9th, 2010

PRO EM is a proud sponsor and exhibitor for the Event Solutions/Catersource tradeshow, March 8-11 in Las Vegas.  Our booth is set at the Las Vegas Convention Center and manned by event professionals from Phoenix and Denver.  The tradeshow floor is open from 12noon to 6p Tuesday and 10a-3p Wednesday and has more than 900 exhibitors displaying the latest products, technology, furniture, linens and everything imaginable for the events industry.

Tonight’s big party is at Anthology in Bally’s Event Center, from 8p-12midnight.  Organizers have planned pockets of space featuring cutting edge decor alongside lighting elements and constantly changing entertainment and excitement.  PRO EM crews were provided a preview of the big event while putting down the dance floor and it is spectacular.  Tickets are still available.  Bring your dancing shoes:  www.event-solutions.com

Thunderbird Artists Fine Art and Wine Festival March 5-7

March 3rd, 2010
Lucy Chamberlain's Aurora

Featured Artist - Lucy Chamberlain's Aurora

What could be better than walking around downtown Carefree, soaking in the fabulous March weather, sipping a glass of cabernet or chardonnay?  Doing all those things while appreciating the fine work of local artists, of course.

Thunderbird Artists are organizing the Carefree Fine Art and Wine Festival this weekend in Carefree, at the corner of Ho Hum and Easy Streets.  Stroll the streets of Carefree and browse the 5,000 pieces of mixed media art by 160 nationally-acclaimed artists. 
The festival artists will be displaying their wares for sale, as well as providing live demonstrations of creating their masterpieces. 

The Thunderbird Artist Carefree festival holds the title of Arizona’s largest wine-tasting event, featuring first-class wines from Arizona, California, Australia, Germany, Austria, France and Italy.  There will be live music, gourmet food and plenty eather.

Phoenix Convoy of Hope

March 3rd, 2010

The Phoenix Convoy of Hope outreach is a collaboration of local churches, businesses, community services, medical providers that deliver a day of hope for the people who need it most.  The 2010 Phoenix Convoy of Hope was held last Saturday, February 27 at Grand Canyon University, and was attended by individuals in need of food, haircuts, job placement assistance and medical services.

Hundreds of families visited the Kid Zone, participated in the many activities and enjoyed lunch on the grassy grounds of GCU.  Convoy of Hope is a partnership organization that distributes food, services and yes, hope to the needy around the world.

There’s still time to keep that resolution you made recently–the one about giving back.  Convoy of Hope is always looking for volunteers:  http://phoenixconvoyofhope.com/.

Convoy of Hope Portrait Tent

Convoy of Hope distributed 40,000 bags of groceries

Convoy of Hope distributed 40,000 bags of groceries

http://phoenixconvoyofhope.com/

Jeff Gordon and NASCAR at the State Capitol

March 2nd, 2010

Monday morning PRO EM staff worked alongside the Phoenix International Raceway team to setup the stage and seating for Nascar Sprint Cup Series Champion Jeff Gordon’s visit to the State Capitol.  Governor Jan Brewer and members of the house and senate joined in the welcoming and uncovering of the Subway Fresh Fit 600 pace car in preparation for the April race.

Need to announce news regarding your organization? Call PRO EM to assist with your next promotional event. Signage, staging, audio/visual, camera risers, power, podiums….it’s all under one roof here at Professional Event Management.

Subway Fresh Fit 600 Pace Car

Subway Fresh Fit 600 Pace Car

Staging for PIR Event

Staging for PIR Event

Save the trees!

February 28th, 2010
Biltmore Structure

Arizona Biltmore tent structure

Oftentimes, when a tent is required where previously there was none, we at PRO EM find ourselves with fixed obstructions that have to be dealt with.  Do we have enough room for the tent here?  Are there any obstacles, such as trees, in the way?

Recently we installed a tent structure at the Arizona Biltmore hotel and had a few large trees in the way.  The solution?  Build the tent around the trees, don’t cut them down!!

That tree is going to look great surrounded by a fabric liner, twinkle lights and wedding guests.

Proud sponsor of the Coors Light Birds Nest…

February 27th, 2010

PRO EM is proud to sponsor the 2010 Coors Light Birds Nest, the entertainment venue of the Waste Mangement Phoenix Open and all-around good time in Scottsdale.

At the end of a long day of sun and golf, hundreds flock to the large tent to the northeast of the TPC grounds for live entertainment, food and beverages, and to be seen.  One highlight of the Birds Nest is Roonie G, two-time Club World Award winner for best video DJ, who has dazzled audiences this past week with his creative blends of audio and video content. 

The final night of the Birds Nest is happening now with Kelley James, OAR and our new favorite DJ, Roonie G.  There’s still time: http://wastemanagementphoenixopen.com/2010/02/2010-coors-light-birds-nest-entertainment-now-set/

18th Beer Garden

February 26th, 2010

New this year to the Waste Management Phoenix Open – the 18th Beer Garden – a public area courtesy of Draft magazine and Tempe 12, a local organization featuring college student events and information.

There will be very little wait time for your favorite brews with 30-plus cashiers, a large seating area near the 18th Hole “Lake” and no shortage of games, attractive coeds and activities.

Coors Light Birds Nest 2010

February 23rd, 2010

Want to know who’s playing at the Coors Light Birds Nest?  

Birds Nest-PRO EM promo

Birds Nest-PRO EM promo

The Thunderbirds have an outstanding group of bands and DJs to entertain everyone at the 2010 Coors Light Birds Nest during this year’s Waste Management Phoenix Open. There are some old favorites as well as exciting new bands who’ll take the stage for the very first time. 

From the opening act on Wednesday night to the final curtain on Saturday evening, it’s going to be a rockin’ good time at Birds Nest. 

Wednesday, Feb. 24
Duck Soup
DJ Roonie G
Reverend Run of RUN-D.M.C.
Steel Panther
Thursday, Feb. 25
Champagne Tap
DJ Roonie G
Collective Soul
Friday, Feb. 26
Chadwicks
DJ Roonie G
Static
Saturday, Feb. 27
Kelley James
DJ Roonie G
O.A.R. 

Tickets for the 2010 Coors Light Birds Nest are on sale now through Ticketmaster (800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com and all Ticketmaster outlet locations). General admission tickets are $25 for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. GA tickets for Saturday are $35 in advance, $40 the day the show available only at the Birds Nest ticket office and Birds Nest ticket sales booths located throughout the TPC Scottsdale golf course. 

VIP tickets are $175, which includes exclusive access to the Ketel One Vodka VIP area. VIP guests are treated to a complimentary catered dinner provided by Sushi Roku, complimentary drinks and access to a premium viewing area for the show. VIP Tickets can be purchased by clicking here: http://eorders.wmphoenixopen.com/p-7-birds-nest-vip-individual-ticket.aspx

The Greatest Show on Grass to tee off soon

February 22nd, 2010
Waste Management Phoenix Open

Waste Management Phoenix Open Aerial

The Waste Mangement Phoenix Open is finally here and the purple-shirted PRO EM professionals are in the parking lot, at the gates, manning the entrances to all the festivities–prepared for anything.  Despite a few sprinkles early in the day, practice rounds began today on schedule and will continue through tomorrow at the Tournament Players Club in Scottsdale. 

Wednesday is the Celebrity-Am, with George Lopez, Ray Romano, Josh Duahmel, Andy Garcia and Alice Cooper making up the all-star roster.  

The Open First Round tees off Thursday towards the $6,000,000 tournament purse, the winner of which will receive $1,080,000.  Not bad for a long weekend of golf. 

Tickets are still available: http://wastemanagementphoenixopen.com

“Cowboys are asked not to shoot up the town”

February 19th, 2010

“Cowboys are asked not to shoot up the town,” read a 1925 headline from Tucson’s Arizona Daily Star.  Today the Tucson Rodeo is one of the top 25 professional rodeos in North America, with prize monies exceeding $320,000. 

Starting Saturday, February 20 and continuing through Sunday, February 28, Tucson is the perfect place to get your “YEEE-HAW” on.  The daily activities include barrel racing, team roping, a parade with more than 200 floats and the Tough Enough to Wear Pink Day (Sunday, February 21, to raise funds for the Susan G. Komen Foundation).

PRO EM Party Concepts is providing tents and other rental items, in particular, the Vaqueros VIP Corporate Tent equipped with tables, chairs, cocktails tables, bar stools and linens.

Read about the history of this great event, eyeball your favorite contestant or buy tickets: http://www.tucsonrodeo.com/home.html.