NYTB's Open Studio

Yesterday we had the pleasure of going to New York Theatre Ballet's open studio rehearsal. The incredibly talented NYTB dancers performed numbers from The Nutcracker, Goose!, Sleeping Beauty, Peter & The Wolf, and Bark! In The Park! We have been working on NYTB’s family benefit that will feature the premiere performance of Bark! In the Park followed by an exclusive family party. It was so exciting for us to see Bark! coming to life and we can’t wait to see the final product!

Bark! In The Park

Goose!

Peter & The Wolf

Sleeping Beauty

Yesterday we started brainstorming about fun gift ideas for the holiday season. Our clients really run the gamete, so we had a great time thinking about unique gifts for each of them to show our appreciation. We thought we would share some of the ones we got good laughs out of. Maybe you'll find something for someone on your list!

1. For the overworked 

Keep Calm and Carry On Bandages, $8 Urban Outfitters

2. For the bacon lover

Bacon Candy Canes, $8 Urban Outfitters 

3. For the new mother

Mustachifier, $9.99 Perpetual Kid

4. For the tea lover

Mr. Tea Infuser, $10.99 Perpetual Kid 

5. For the southerner

Hillbilly Wine Glass, $12 Fred Flare 

6. For the dog lover 

National Geographic Pet's Eye View Camera, $40 Fred Flare

7. For the world traveler

Where I'v Been Scratch Map, $22 Fred Flare 

Women for Women International

Last Thursday we had the "event that almost wasn't" for an organization called Women for Women International. Amidst the fallen trees and wires in New Canaan, we plugged away at planning the 2012 Awards Gala to be held at the David Koch Theater Lincoln Center. With no word from our colleagues in the city, and no guarantee we would even be able to make it into Manhattan, we had a few "are we going to do this?" moments. But through Sandy and the Nor'easter, we pulled it off and had a fabulous evening. Take a look at some photos below!

2012 Champion of Peace Lucy Liu 

Roberta Flack

Gala Host Gayle King 

The Keating family danced the night away at the after party

Guests took home these fabulous fabric bracelets made by women in Rwanda 

New York Social Diary

Casita Maria's Fiesta was in the New York Social Diary today! Read more about it here. 

We LOVE this view overlooking the city at the Mandarin Oriental

Fiesta!

Casita Maria's annual Fiesta gala took place Tuesday evening at the Mandarin Oriental in NYC. It was such a jazzy evening! Check it out on page six...

Beth's Art Exhibit

MK Event Studio's own Beth Nagle is hosting a reception to mark the opening of her new art exhibit at the Bank of New Canaan on Wednesday, October 17 from 5:30-7:30. The exhibit is called "In a World," and was inspired by a piece of paper she found, on which a child had written the words: "In a World." The exhibit will be on display until December. So if you can't make the reception, stop by in the coming months to check it out! We are so proud of you, Beth! 

"You Were Here"- A Beth Original!

Stars Under the Stars

Last week we got to go to Los Angeles to do an event for the American Ballet Theatre. The event took place on the absolutely stunning home of Jeanne and Anthony Pritzker in Beverly Hills. The night featured cuisine by Wolfgang Puck and a special private performance by ABT's top dancers. Take a look a photo highlights from the week!

Our first stop..

Katie hard at work at the Andaz rooftop pool!

Beautiful view of LA from the Pritzker home.

We converted the tennis court into a dinner and performance space.

Swan Lake performed by Paloma Herrera and Marcelo Gomes.