CAA Paris 2007

Projects and Events | ForwardMiller WOW - what an amazing look for the exterior of Low Memorial Library. Photo credit: photographer unknown to me... Columbia University in the City of New York What an amazing event was held on November 30, 2006 as a collaborative evening with The Metropolitan Opera to salute the new production, THE FIRST EMPEROR Daytime roll out of the red carpet. 10am it sure doesn't look like a party. Amazing how in 8 hours, transformations take place! Lanterns ready for hanging. In the space designer Marc Wilson mounted three tall stands with a wagon-wheel like structure at the top for the hanging of the lanterns. Daylight doesn't do them justice. Another professional WOW shot. Lighting by FROST LIGHTING. Photographer unknown to me... Now the drama is set and awaiting guests to arrive. Overall decor by KATRINA PARRIS in conjunction with MARC WILSON. _____________________________________________________________________________ The Olana Partnership celebrates the 40th Anniversary of saving the historic home, studio and property of 19th century landscape painter Frederic Church... and the creation as one of the premier historic sites open to the public. The evening was held at the famed Rainbow Room with table decor orchestrated by JODY HARRIS in colaboration with Chas Miller. The view south from the 65th Floor of the GE Building of Rochefeller Center towards the Empire State Building. The rooms glows awaiting guests. Friends gather at the reception... Birch, Janet Schnitzer, Chas, Chippy Irvine and Tom Eaton. Low silver votive holders reflect the candle light beautifully off the elegant tall square'ish silver containers holding seasonal red apples and roses. Thank you Jody - she was challenged when the wrong silver containers had been delivered, these being 3 inches bigger than planned. When you x3 inches by all the tables, that takes a lot more flowers and apples... but good planning won out - and they were spectucular for this event! _____________________________________________________________________________ 15th Anniversary Gala Dinner for Sir John Soane's Museum Foundation     To see pictures, go to NewYorkSocialDiary.com or pick up the January issue of QUEST MAGAZINE _____________________________________________________________________________________ Up in the Hudson Valley... In March 2005, Chas Miller started consulting with longtime friends on planning for events while they undertake a complex historic preservation project of a famed Hudson River building designed by Stanford White and constructed 1902-1904 for John Jacob Astor.  This amazing building includes America's first indoor swimming pool and a enclosed red-clay tennis just off the Main Hall.  It formerly also inlcuded squash courts, a bowling alley and a shooting range.  Write me for more details . . . chas@chasmiller.com   Main north facade of the building. Beautiful Hudson River and Catskill Mountain views. There is still a covering of snow in this March view. _______________________________________________________________________________ The interior of Low Memorial Library designed by the firm of McKim Mead & White. Event Services of    ForwardMiller Here are some shots at Columbia University in the City of New York - where I am again working on events during the Academic Year 2005-2006 . . .  First up this year was the World Leaders Forum, now in its third year at Columbia.  Heads of state and foreign ministers are invited to speak to students, faculty and friends while they are in NYC attnending the United Nations General Assemby.  This year we had 9 leaders over the course of a week.  I coordinated a reception for the President Tarja Halonen of the Republic of Finland, a reception for the President Aleksander Kwaśniewski of the Republic of Poland, a seated lunch for the President Pervez Musharraf and First Lady of Pakistan, a reception for the President Hugo Chavez of Venezuela (who had cancled 30 minutes prior to the start of his talk due to a ongoing meeting at the UN...), a reception for the President Jalal Talabani of Iraq, and a reception for the President Alhaji Ahmad Tejan Kabbah of the Sierra Leone.  More news to come . . . A classically elegant table set for the luncheon honoring President Pervez Musharraf and the First Lady of Pakistan. Catering provided by Sonnier & Castle. _______________________________________________________________________________ A Summer Wedding in Connecticut July 2005 A 10-month process of consulting and discussions during the planning stages to final preparations . . . A beautiful bride... Preparations begin two days before... always amazing as it comes together! Colors used were taupes, blues, creams and whites. Here, hand calligraphed table seating cards on an outdoor recieivng table with gauze ribbons to hold in place in case of a breeze. Simple beautiful country arrangements adorn the dinner tables. ______________________________________________________________________________________       THE  CHRONICLE  OF  AN  EVENT: Saturday, 19 March 2005 One of the most dramatic and amazing events of my career was held at Gotham Hall. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Toby - Winner GREAT AMERICAN MUTT of 2004! GREAT AMERICAN MUTT Contest was plesaed to recently announce the winner and runner-up for thd 2004 online competition on 16 December 2004.  Over 195,000 visitors came to the contest site during the course of the six month event.  For full details please go to www.GreatAmericanMutt.com Lucky from California was runner-up with 34% of the vote. Lucky with his ribbon. _______________________________________________________________________________       Event Services of    ForwardMiller   Here are some shots at Columbia University in the City of New York - where I worked on over 48 events during the Academic Year 2004-2005 . . . Low Memorial Library of Columbia University is the site of many prestigous events. HRH Prince Andew addresses the dinner audience at the close of the C250 Celebration - commemorating Columbia's 250th Anniversary of the founding of King's College which became Columbia after the American revolution. Presentation cakes by Glorious Food. The Rotunda of Low Memorial Library is prepared for a taping of ABC's The People Speak. Moderator: Geroge Stephanopoulos with panelists Dan Senor, former spokesman for the U.S. in Iraq, Chilean Ambassador to the United Nations Heraldo Munoz, Former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, along with Columbia President Lee C. Bollinger and UN Foundation President Timothy E. Wirth. Swifty's Catering Director Jay Jolly outside Low on his cell following up on details. Like much of the campus, the President's House was designed by famed architectural firm McKim Mead and White. At the President's Holiday Party - Qimmah Saafir, Buff Kavelman, Natasha Lambropoulos and . . . The Rotunda at Low set for a big reception. The catering was orchestraed by David Castle of Sonnier & Castle. Another day, another event - plates awaiting dressing before a lunch. ________________________________________________ ForwardMiller is a company of experienced professionals. We are available to assist in the planning and implementation of parties, benefits, promotional efforts, and personal celebrations such as weddings, anniversary parties, cocktail receptions, lawn parties, and any other special events. Our forward thinking clients include not-for-profit organizations, corporations, and private individuals. Jump to the full web site . . . www.ForwardMiller.com Reflections (above) of the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory at The New York Botnical Garden with Gala guests enjoying cocktails and a stroll. The Frick Collection's Tartan Ball - named in the NEW YORK TIMES Style Section on Sunday January 6th 2002 as one of the top eight events for 2001!       The table in the Great Hall at The Metropolitan Club with 350 plus votives provide a dramatic focal point. ________________________________________________________________________________