Night of Champions Gala

We were honored to be a part of this year’s fundraising gala for the Rocky Mountain Children’s Law Center. We kicked off our new theme- Night of Champions- honoring a new champion in the community each year. Dick Monfort was honored at this gala for his dedication in advocating for children’s programs and funding throughout the state. The event featured a VIP Meet & Greet in the historic bowling alley of the Denver Athletic Club, a live painting of Charlie Blackmon, a client speaker, fun live auction, and cotton candy favors!

Photos by Hartmannphoto

Thank you to the amazing vendors who made this night possible!

Planning: Adrienne & Co. Luxury Events
Venue, food, and beverage: Denver Athletic Club
Photographer: Hartmann Photo
Emcee: Reggie Rivers
A/V: Production Services International
Artist: Artmando

Havana Nights Denver

We had the pleasure and honor of working with the Rocky Mountain Children’s Law Center on bringing back a fun event that started back in 2012- Havana Nights! The night was focused on fun with the amazing Salsa band, tequila tastings, photo booth, salsa dance lessons, food, and open bar. This event has now become a signature yearly event for the organization as a key way to reach new, younger donors and raise money. Watch for ticket sales to begin in spring each year!

Planning & Decor: Adrienne & Co. Luxury Events
Venue: Worldwide Vintage Autos
Photographer: Susan English Photo
Entertainment: Quemando Salsa Band
Food: Frijoles Colorado
Bartending: With A Twist
Staffing: J. Kent Staffing
Cigar Bar: The Robusto Room
Salsa Dance Lessons: TM Ballroom Dance & Yolo Salsa
Rentals: Colorado Party Rentals
Photo Booth: The Big Picture Photo Booth
Video Screens: Four Winds Interactive
Tequila Sponsor: Suerte Tequila

Seeds of Hope Women's Luncheon

We had the honor of working with the Rocky Mountain Children's Law Firm on their Women's Luncheon- themed Seeds of Success.  The event featured a cocktail & networking happy hour with champagne and passed appetizers, fresh chicken salad lunch, champagne gummi bear favors from Sugarfina, and fresh flower watering can centerpieces. The program consisted of an awards presentation, inspirational keynote speaker, and stories of the work that The Children's Law Center does on a daily basis. 

We'd like to thank Kevin Taylor's Opera House for hosting the event and for the delicious food. These photos were graciously taken by Melissa Polk with Cowgirl Camera.

Veteran's Passport 2 Hope Gala

We have the privilege and honor of supporting those who have served our country so tirelessly and with such dedication at the Veteran's Passport 2 Hope Gala. We provided a completely full service planning experience for the group of volunteers and board members from venue selections, vendors, design, logistics to auction solicitation & management plus more. The evening featured a traditional honor program with Color Guard, Big Pipers, National Anthem, and Missing Man table. We gave out awards to those who have served veterans in our community and across the country. The night was filled with inspiring stories including that of the Executive Director who was Skyped in after receiving his 78th surgery from his service. Read more about the organization and get involved at www.veteranspassport2hope.org

Planning & Design: Adrienne & Co. Luxury Events
Venue: The Cable Center
Catering: A Spice of Life
Bar Service: Peak Beverage
Donated Drinks: Breckenridge Brewery, Sailor Jerry's, Hero Cellars
Photography: Kim Mobley Photography

AISES National Gala

We capped off the end of a great week at the AISES National Conference with a fundraising gala with sponsors, supporters, and students in attendance making our room full with over 1,500 people. Sponsors were treated to a VIP area with custom logo lanterns and prime seating. All guests enjoyed AISES 40th Anniversary memorabilia as well as dramatic step and repeat with spotlights to increase social activity. 

Organization: American Indian Science and Engineering Society
Planning & Design: Adrienne & Co. Luxury Events
Venue and Catering: Colorado Convention Center
Audio Visual & Lighting: JSAV
 

Namaste Buffet

The Children's Law Center introduced the first Namaste Buffet- a yoga brunch for young professionals looking for a fun Sunday activity. Guests were treated to a yoga class for all levels by a professional teacher at Bliss Studios, a warehouse style space. They then enjoyed bottomless mimosas, bloody marys, and beer to pair with their donuts, bagels, and the rest of the buffet.

Organization: Rocky Mountain Children's Law Center
Venue: Bliss Studios
Food and drinks donated by many local companies

 

Sharing Innovation Day

On a beautiful day in November, nonprofit professionals from across the country came together to share their stories and strategies for innovation and collaboration for nonprofit shared spaces. We assisted the Nonprofit Centers Network in creating a day to inspire and education their national network. The theme of the day was centered around collaboration so we create a few details to bring that out of the guests. Guests were given tour maps of all the shared spaces in Denver so they could see the different things people were doing. On the day of the event, we create a beehive wall. Each guests received a 'cell' and wrote their thoughts to prompts on our wall. We also created chalkboard tables for guests to brainstorm and innovate with. The day was capped by a happy hour for networking and furthering connections. 

Organization: Nonprofit Center Network
Venue: The Alliance Center
Planning: Adrienne & Co. Luxury Events
Live Streaming: Localyz Media
Catering: Serendipity Catering
Happy Hour: Wynkoop Brewing

Children's Law Center 35th Anniversary Gala

We had the privilege of supporting the Rocky Mountain Children's Law Center on their 35th anniversary gala located at the Denver Marriott City Center in October. The evening featured stories of hope for kids that had been helped by the law center, a silent and exciting live auction, paddle raise by Reggie Rivers. Guests enjoyed cocktail hour while mingling and bidding. They were then treated by an amazing, Colorado inspired menu, focused on utilizing local ingredients. The event was huge success raising over $200,000 with many new supporter relationships created and renewed. 

Organization: Rocky Mountain Children's Law Center
Event Planner: Adrienne & Co. Luxury Events
Venue: Marriott City Center (now Hilton City Center)
Food: Marriott City Center
Auction Management: Adrienne & Co. Luxury Events
Photographer: The Cowgirl Camera and IntoMore Media
Auctioneer: Reggie Rivers, Auction Fundraising Academy
Featured Speaker: Anthony Graves
Centerpieces: A Design Resource

IBCS Beach Bash

Isabella Bird Community School threw a beach bash for their annual fundraiser to kick up the party feel and raise money to round out the school year. The fundraiser was complete with margaritas, food stations, a silent and live auction, plus lots of fun games and activities.

Organization: Isabella Bird Community School
Planner & Auction Management: Adrienne & Co. Luxury Events
Venue: The Island
Food and drinks donated by local restaurants
Auctioneer: The Auction Divas

The Governor's Cup Croquet Tournament

Join us in measuring smiles per hour!
 
The Governor’s Cup benefiting Jiminy Wicket is setting out to raise $100,000 to reduce the isolation and loneliness of aging and Alzheimer’s in Denver and beyond. We play croquet with people who have dementia and we teach high school and college students how to do the same. Our award-winning Through Hoops to Hope programs create ongoing, inter-generational connection and smiles. Our goal is to put this program into 100 more schools and colleges across Colorado over the next 18 months and 1,000 schools coast to coast in the next 3 years.
 
The event will consist of 4 croquet courts at Union Station on the 2nd Fridays, July – September. The event will feature 32 players per tournament with 2 tournaments each week, playing instructions, an awards ceremony, many prizes, and spectator activities, Teams can be made of any age–young and old. Alzheimer’s isolates . . . croquet connects.
 
Get a sneak preview of the event from the photos below. To register for upcoming events or to find out more, please visit www.thegovernorscups.org
 
Sponsored by: Modern Gladiator Magazine
Drinks by: Epernay Lounge
Food donated from multiple restaurants including: Hopdoddy 

Two Wheel Fantasy Poker Run

The 4th annual “2-Wheel Fantasy Poker Run and More” is a charity benefit motorcycle ride unlike any other.  It starts at one of Denver’s favorite motorcycle restaurant and bar, Platte River Bar and Grill.  What makes this ride unique, one you’ll always remember, and a ride sure to make you know you are making a difference is that some of the stops for your cards are elder care facilities.  When the bikers roar up, the elders’ faces light up.  Some of the elders take a spin around the parking lot.  It’s hard to say who has more fun at this event---the bikers or the elders.
 
There will be free snacks and beverages provided all along the way, and that afternoon, at the last stop of the day, there will be a lot of free food, music, prizes, poker hand awards, and fun. Yes, the ride will also include some twists and turns through the scenic foothills.
 
For 20 years, Bessie’s Hope has been enhancing the lives of nursing home/assisted living elders and transforming the lives of “at-risk” youth of all ages.  Because of this experience with the elders, many of the at-risk teens leave their ruts of violence and hopelessness and turn toward a brighter future as responsible, compassionate adults. 
 
To find out more about the ride and Bessie's Hope, please visit www.bessieshope.org.
 
Food and refreshments provided by many wonderful places including:
Jim 'N Nicks BBQ and Front Range Steaks
Music Provided by: Pozzy Vibes

Swing Among the Cars Fundraiser

This one-of-a-kind event featured the world-renowned Tommy Dorsey Orchestra at the Forney Museum of Transportation in Denver. The look and feel of the event was complete with attendees sporting period attire and learning how to Swing Dance from instructors. Both a live and silent auction helped raise funds for the museum while classic car photo opps dazzled guests.

The event was the Museum's first official fundraising gala and will be continued for many years to come. Visit www.amongthecars.com to keep up to date!
 
Location: Forney Museum of Transportation
Food and Drinks provided by: Elevated Catering
Rentals provided by: Butler Rents
Photography provided by: Berry Oliver Photography
A/V and Staging provided by: Multimedia A/V

Joshua School Harvest Festival Fundraiser

This family fun event featured carnival games for all ages, a pumpkin patch, fire truck, dunk tank, bounce house, face painting, live music, a cake walk, a chili cook off, food samples, and a video game truck! The event also provided a resource fair for parents with kids with Autism. We enjoyed a beautiful fall day with the family while supporting a neighborhood school!

This event was a fundraiser for The Joshua School. The Joshua School is committed to helping each individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Developmental Disabilities attain the highest quality of life, valuing each unique mind, body, and spirit.