How To Celebrate A Centennial? EventWorks at U.S.Grant
How do you honor and celebrate the
of an iconic hotel? EventWorks was charged with
creating special elements to honor and
celebrate the U.S. Grant Hotel in San Diego.
of an iconic hotel? EventWorks was charged with
creating special elements to honor and
celebrate the U.S. Grant Hotel in San Diego.
We decided to span and honor the century by
including historic figures, location, art,
memorable events and interactive entertainment
to create a decor and ambiance worthy of the
iconic hotel in Downtown San Diego.
including historic figures, location, art,
memorable events and interactive entertainment
to create a decor and ambiance worthy of the
iconic hotel in Downtown San Diego.
Three aspects were transformed into Living Portraits.
Capturing a Presidential Moment
History was made nearly 50 years when
Senator John F. Kennedy made his speech for presidential candidacy from the
History was made nearly 50 years when
Senator John F. Kennedy made his speech for presidential candidacy from the
balcony of THE US GRANT.
As a nod to the hotel’s presidential history,
As a nod to the hotel’s presidential history,
a living replica of the historic moment stood before hotel guests celebrating
THE US GRANT’S 100th year anniversary last weekend.
THE US GRANT’S 100th year anniversary last weekend.
A Living Interpretation of the Primrose Centerpiece
Artist: Native American Artist, David Montour
Since its re-opening in October 2006, the Grand Lobby has featured a stunning 4-foot tall, white bronze centerpiece depicting a woman emerging from water with three primrose flowers. The centerpiece, honoring the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation’s correlation to THE US GRANT from ancestry to ownership, was brought to life during the celebration, as a life-sized replica of the centerpiece stood to be observed by guests roaming the lobby.
Artist: Native American Artist, David Montour
Since its re-opening in October 2006, the Grand Lobby has featured a stunning 4-foot tall, white bronze centerpiece depicting a woman emerging from water with three primrose flowers. The centerpiece, honoring the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation’s correlation to THE US GRANT from ancestry to ownership, was brought to life during the celebration, as a life-sized replica of the centerpiece stood to be observed by guests roaming the lobby.
Ulysses S. Grant: War Hero, 18th President
Namesake of this Fine Hotel
Artist: Urban Lawrence Gray
An artistic representation of the circa-1900 oil on canvas portrait of
Artist: Urban Lawrence Gray
An artistic representation of the circa-1900 oil on canvas portrait of
Ulysses S. Grant has graced the Grand Staircase of THE US GRANT since its opening.
The portrait now hangs in the hotel’s lower level foyer.
We also used Ted Bowers' 1911 Cadillac as a decoration in the lobby
and deployed many stroller performers in period costumes
spanning the century in custom costumes.
Guests ate from buffets offering historical menu items and
sipped Aged Manhattans, specifically barrel-aged cocktails for this event.
A huge thank you to our friends at E Plus Productions and
A huge thank you to our friends at E Plus Productions and
Living World Entertainment/Key Artist Group,
and to the US GRANT for having us!
Thank you for reading!
Thank you for reading!
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