Friday, July 29, 2011

ISES Dallas Blog is Moving!

The ISES Dallas blog is moving to a new site which is synced up with our redesigned website! 


And don't forget to visit our newly renovated website at www.isesdallas.com.

It has a new, easier to navigate format, live update feeds, extensive photo galleries and more!

Sunday, June 19, 2011

Buzz Blitz: Brandon Olds, Celebrity DJ


The first Multi-Touch DJ System that allows the crowd to see EXACTLY what DJ Brandon Olds is doing on a huge LCD TRANSPARENT touch screen.

This incredible package is available for both US and International bookings.

Brandon Olds Celebrity DJ
972.943.9427
Brandon@BOLDent.biz


Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Buzz Blitz - Belo Mansion

            ISES Incentive from the Belo Mansion!


Confirm a new event that takes place before December 31, 2011!  Receive a gift card from Ristorante Nicola’s. Contact Bryan Starnes at 214 -220-7417. bstarnes@dallasbar.org  www.belomansion.com

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

ISES Olympics

6th Annual Industry Olympics

The Industry Olympics is an annual event which brings all the Hospitality Industry Organizations together for an evening of fun and competition.  Each organization puts up a team to battle the other organizations in industry-related games to claim the prize as the best team.

The date of this year’s event is Monday, May 16, 2011, at the Dallas Zoo. The event begins at 5:30 and is over by 9:00pm. Teams MUST be present by 5:30 PM in order to participate in the competition.  Eight (8) members are required per team. You must be on a team to compete but you don’t have to be on a team to attend. We will have activities for guests who are not part of a team.

FREE PARKING will be provided on site.

Advanced registration is $45.00 per guest (provided they are a member of a participating industry organization) or $65.00 for non-members or late registrations. Each team must pay a $25.00 per team flat registration fee. The $25.00 will serve as an “Adopt an Animal” donation for one of the zoo’s animals. Your selected animal will also serve as your team mascot.  Team uniforms/costumes are encouraged!

Available animals are:
·         Virginia Opossum
·         Pygmy Hedgehog Tenrec
·         Pink-toed Tarantula
·         Nigerian Dwarf Goat
·         Mallard Duck
·         Blue-tongued Skink
·         Bantam Rooster
·         Ball Python
·         Naked Mole Rat
·         Broad-banded Copperhead Snake
·         Western Diamondback Rattlesnake
·         Vietnamese Wood Turtle
·         African Bullfrog
·         Poison Dart Frog
·         Rock Hyrax
·         Fairy Bluebird
·         Superb Starling

Mascots will be assigned on a first come, first serve basis so register your team today to ensure you get your first choice of mascot!

This is a great event as it puts you in contact with all the industry professional organizations at one time. 

The event itself is sponsored by ISES.  Team-building will be provided by
i Entertainment . This year’s event chair is Melanie Goodwin, CMP, DMCP from Ultimate Ventures:

Melanie Goodwin, CMP, DMCP
972-732-8433 office
972-693-3435 cell

We hope to see you at this year’s Industry Olympics!

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Congratulations to our Texas Star Award Nominees

Best Event Design & Décor

“Masquerade”
India Rhodes & Belinda Wilkinson - Wilkinson Rhodes

“Parisian Valentine’s Day”
India Rhodes & Belinda Wilkinson - Wilkenson Rhodes

Best Catered Event

“Boots & Bordeaux”
Geni Morin - Creative Cuisine

“The Legacy Ball”
Lisa Huszar - Tastefully Yours

Best Technical Production

“March of Dimes”
Ryan Kelley - BEYOND

“Nocturnal Wonderland – An Epic Festival”
Hyacinth Belcher - OnStage Systems

“DSW Shoe Awards”
Coy Galloway - Swank Audio Visual

Best Entertainment Production Under $25,000

“You Have One Minute”
Philip Smerick - Murder Mystery Players

Best Entertainment Production $25,000 – $75,000

Art Prize 2010
Debbie Meyers - BRAVO! Entertainment

Best Entertainment Production Over $75,000

“Steve’s Dream Birthday Band”
Carol Marks - Carol Marks Music

 Best Marketing/Design Collateral Under $25,000

“Faux Wedding Video Invitation”
Paige Mejia - Time Capsule Media

“Elan Music Festival”
Kristie & Christian Vento - The Venue Marketing Group

“Texas EHDI Summit”
Kristie & Christian Vento – The Venue Marketing Group

Best Event Photography

“A Very Fairy Birthday”
Chris Smith - Ivey Photography

“Holiday Photos on the Fly”
Richard Didow - Catch the Moment

Best Event Videography

“Make Your Own Flight Plans”
Jennifer Burns - BEYOND

“A Fairy Tale Wedding at the Ritz Carlton-Dallas”
Jennifer Burns - BEYOND

“Tracie & Chance”
Shezad Manjee - Hakim Sons Films

“Hollywood Behind the Scenes”
Marla Watson-Werst - PeaPod Group

Best Corporate Event Over $75,000

“Biggest Pie Fight in the World”
Susan Kilgore - Outstanding Productions

Best Non-Profit Event Under $75,000

“Picnic at the Ballpark”
Loretta Morgan - Carter Bloodcare

“Teams for Children”
Yvette Audrain - Premier Special Events

Best Non-Profit Event Over $75,000

“From Basketballs to Snowballs”
Val Lennington - Ultimate Ventures

Best Wedding Under $75,000

“Dean/Harpel Wedding”
Yvette Audrain - Premier Special Events

“Wes & Sara’s Wedding”
Meredith Commender - Significant Events of Texas

Best Wedding Over $75,000

“Truly Entertaining Wedding”
Haley Hughes - En Vogue Events

“Sheri & Jeffrey’s Ranch Wedding”
Carol Abram - Amazing Events

Best Social Event Under $75,000

“A Very Fairy Birthday”
Yvette Audrain - Premier Special Events

“Masquerade”
India Rhodes & Belinda Wilkinson - Wilkinson Rhodes

Best Social Event Over $75,000

“Celebrating at Carly’s Carnival”
Carol Abram - Amazing Events

“Julie’s Journey”
Carol Abram - Amazing Events

“Beach Party Birthday Bash”
Jim Monroe - J. Monroe Designs

Best Event Produced for a Texas Event Association Under $75,000

“Autumn Elegance”
Paige Mejia - Time Capsule Media

 “Best Team Effort Under $75,000”

“Art Party”
Damany Daniel – EventBrite 
Kristie Vento - The Venue Marketing Group
Rachel Derman - Magic Moments Parties & Events


Best Team Effort Over $200,000

“Beach Party Birthday Bash”
·        Melissa Pruitt - Airstar Space Lighting of Texas
·        Carol Marks - Carol Marks Music
·        Mike Miller - Drinks Fantastic
·        Jim Monroe - J. Monroe Designs
·        Jayna Monroe – J. Monroe Designs
·        Jonathan Goldwater - Gladtower Live Productions
·        Howard Eckhart - Magic Moments Parties & Events
·        Nick Mallouf - Mallouf Photography
·        Hyacinth Belcher - Onstage Systems
·        Leanne Sutton - Orange Spot Pink Nose
·        Marla Watson-Werst - PeaPod Group
·        Randy Beckham - Pyrotex
·        David Husbands - Rental Stop

“Studio Back Lot Experience”
·        Marshall Leak  - Diversified Media Group
·        Jason Sims - Fun Factory Events
·        Steve Hand - The Hand Company 
·        Steve Kemble - Kemble Event Design
·        Kuki Gomez - Kuki Designs
·        Ivan Hall – Kuki Designs
·        Dean Faulkner - LiveWire Special Events
·        Marla Watson-Werst - PeaPod Group

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Everything You Need to Know About the 2011 Esprit Awards!




An ISES Esprit Award is more than your fifteen minutes of fame -- it’s the opportunity to showcase you and your team’s creativity, uniqueness, and the consistent quality you have to offer.  Being an ISES Esprit Award recipient will provide the distinct competitive advantage to sing your praises to customers, potential clients, vendors and colleagues, reminding them of your accomplishments and industry expertise!


Since 1995 ISES has acknowledged the achievements of outstanding work by it’s membership through the ISES Esprit Awards. The Awards celebrate the best of the best in multiple categories that span all membership disciplines within the ISES membership.

Whether you set the stage, cook the food, design the invitation or create an experience...you have the ability to enter your best work into the ISES Esprit Awards. And it’s never been easier with the new on-line submission process.