EVENT ARCHIVES

Southwest Ambulance Arizona Celebration of Freedom : : July 2 - 3, 2010

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Volleyball Festival 2010 : : June 27, 2010

Volleyball Festival and Entertainment Solutions took over Phoenix's Chase Field for a weekend when they came together for the second time to produce the opening ceremonies for the annual Volleyball Festival. A stage, sound system, props and fireworks were installed on the baseball field inside Arizona's famous air-conditioned ballpark. The event hosted 8,000 teenage volleyball athletes, 2,000 coaches and chaperones and thousands of parents, family and friends. The event featured the grand entertance the volleyball teams from across North America, along with a flag ceremony and special guest speakers. Attendees were also treated to entertainment by Phoenix's popular hip-hop/breakdance group, Footclan along with a grand finale fireworks show set off from Chase Field's pitcher's mound. For more information, visit Volleyball Festival online.


Rock 'n' Roll San Diego Marathon & Half Marathon : : June 6, 2010

Entertainment Solutions, Inc. produced the annual Rock 'n' Roll San Diego Marathon & Half Marathon in June of 2010. The company was hired by The Competior Group to book over 50 local southern California bands for the two courses the run through historic downtown San Diego, Balboa Park and along the shores of Mission Bay. Entertainment Solutions also procured national entertainers, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy to headline the concert following the race. The post-race concert and awards ceremony was enjoyed by thousands of runners, their friends and family members thanks to the seamless programming provided by Entertainment Solutions. For more information, visit Rock 'n' Roll San Diego Marathon & Half Marathon online.


Rock 'n' Roll Dallas Half Marathon : : March 14, 2010

Entertainment Solutions, Inc. produced the inaugural Rock 'n' Roll Dallas Half Marathon in March of 2010. The company was hired by The Competior Group to book over 25 local Dallas and Fort Worth bands for the course that displays Dallas' country, yet urban charm. Entertainment Solutions also procured national entertainers, Better Than Ezra to headline the concert following the race. The post-race concert and awards ceremony was enjoyed by thousands of runners, their friends and family members thanks to the seamless programming provided by Entertainment Solutions. For more information, visit Rock 'n' Roll Dallas Half Marathon online.


Rock 'n' Roll Mardi Gras Marathon & Half Marathon : : February 28, 2010

Entertainment Solutions, Inc. produced the inaugural Rock 'n' Roll Mardi Gras Marathon & Half Marathon in February of 2010. The company was hired by The Competior Group to book over 60 local New Orleans bands for both race courses that wound through the French Quarter and other historic New Orleans locations. Entertainment Solutions also procured national entertainers, Cowboymouth to headline the concert following the race. The post-race concert and awards ceremony was enjoyed by thousands of runners, their friends and family members thanks to the seamless programming provided by Entertainment Solutions. For more information, visit Rock 'n' Roll Mardi Gras Marathon and Half Marathon online.


P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon & Half Marathon : : January 17, 2010

Entertainment Solutions, Inc. produced the sixth annual P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon and Half Marathon in early 2010. The company was hired by The Competior Group to book over 60 local Arizona bands for both race courses that wound through the sunny streets of Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe, AZ. Entertainment Solutions also procured national entertainers, Everclear to headline the post-race concert at Sun Angel Stadium on Arizona State University campus. The post-race concert and awards ceremony was enjoyed by thousands of runners, their friends and family members thanks to the seamless programming provided by Entertainment Solutions. For more information, visit P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon online.


Fiesta Bowl Block Party : : December 31, 2009

The Fiesta Bowl and Entertainment Solutions, Inc. celebrated the 25th anniversary of the annual Fiesta Bowl Block Party in the streets of Downtown Tempe. Family activities, street performers, live music, food vendors, plus carnival games make this event a New Year's tradition for families throughout the Phoenix Valley. The Doobie Brothers rang in the 2010 New Year on the Fiesta Bowl Main Stage with over 100,000 event attendees and an unbeatable fireworks show. For more information, visit Fiesta Bowl Block Party online.


Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Marathon & Half Marathon : : December 6, 2009

Entertainment Solutions, Inc. was proud to produce the inaugural Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Marathon & Half Marathon in December of 2009. The company was hired by The Competior Group to book over 60 bands from Las Vegas to perform along both race courses that ran the length of the Las Vegas Strip (Las Vegas Blvd.) and into surrounding parts of the city. Entertainment Solutions also procured national entertainer, Donovan Frankenreiter to headline the concert following the race. The post-race concert and awards ceremony was enjoyed by thousands of runners, their friends and family members thanks to the seamless programming provided by Entertainment Solutions. For more information, visit Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Marathon and Half Marathon online.


Stars Over Deversified Developers Realty : : October 3 & 10, 2009

Deversified Developers Realty brought the renowned photo exhibit, "The World At Night" to Christown Spectrum Mall in Phoenix, AZ. DDR called upon Entertainment Solutions, Inc. to assist in the grand opening of the exhibit, including decor design, event layout and staffing. The event featured fun, interactive, educational activities for children of all ages, including those "kids at heart." For more information, visit Stars Over DDR online.


ING Philadelphia Distance Run : : September 20, 2009

Entertainment Solutions, Inc. has booked all of the live entertainment that will be found along the half marathon course of the ING Philadelphia Distance Run. The Entertainment Solutions team will be on-hand at the race to manage all entertainment logistics before, during and following the event. For more information, visit ING Philadelphia Distance Run online.


Rock 'n' Roll Chicago Half Marathon : : August 2, 2009

Entertainment Solutions, Inc. was pleased to team up with The Competitor Group to bring this inaugural event to Chicago, IL. The race course, which wound through downtown Chicago, along the waterfront and into Grant Park, attracted runners from across the nation and sold out weeks prior to the race. Entertainment Solutions booked all of the local entertainment along the race course as well as managed the production of the post-race concert featuring acclaimed blues artist, Susan Tedeschi. For more information, visit Rock 'n' Roll Chicago Half Marathon online.


The Arizona Governor's Conference on Tourism : : July 9, 2009

Entertainment Solutions, Inc. produced a luncheon and awards ceremony for Arizona tourism professionals. The event featured a photo presentation by Arizona Highways Magazine and culminated with an awards presentation by Arizona Governor Jan Brewer. Entertainment Solutions successfully executed this time-sensitive event with ease and made it an enjoyable experience for attendees from across the state. For more information, visit The Arizona Governor's Conference on Tourism online.


Freedom Wireless Fabulous Phoenix 4th : : July 4, 2009

Entertainment Solutions, Inc. was hired by the City of Phoenix to produce their annual Independence Day celebration, the Fabulous Phoenix 4th. Residents from across the Phoenix Valley came to enjoy live entertainment and fireworks at a city park. Entertainment Solutions assisted with event and signage design, along with production of the celebration. For more information, visit Freedom Wireless Fabulous Phoenix 4th online.


Volleyball Festival : : June 27, 2009

Entertainment Solutions, Inc. designed the event layout for the opening ceremonies of the annual Volleyball Festival held at the Phoenix Convention Center. Over 5,500 teenage athletes, their coaches and parents enjoyed the opening ceremony festivities which included a grand entrance of athletes, a dance party hosted by a music video-DJ and an interactive magic show. Entertainment Solutions designed the event layout, hired the entertainers and produced the show timeline for this exciting event. For more information, visit Volleyball Festival online.


KUPD U-Fest : : May 2, 2009

Entertainment Solutions, Inc. was hired by 98 KUPD, to do production and logistics for their multi-stage music festival featuring national acts such as Chevelle, Drowing Pool, Static X and All That Remains. For more information, visit KUPD online.


Circle K Tempe Music Festival : : April 3 - 4, 2009

Entertainment Solutions, Inc. brought the Circle K Tempe Music Festival back for its seventh year in Tempe Beach Park. The event features multiple stages of regional and national entertainment, interactive sponsor displays, extreme sports demonstrations and family activities, all produced by the Entertainment Solutions team. The 2009 Circle K Tempe Music Festival featured acts such as Kid Rock, 3 Doors Down, All American Rejects, The Outlaws, Tom Morello the Nightwatchman, MUTEMATH, Shiny Toy Guns and many, many more. The Red Bull Wake Lab was also brought to the shores of Tempe Town Lake as an added feature to this multi-faceted event. For more information, visit Circle K Tempe Music Festival online.


SRP Garage Band Competition : : February - April 2009

In conjunction with the Circle K Tempe Music Festival, Entertainment Solutions, Inc. produced multiple concerts at venues such as Tempe Marketplace, Desert Ridge Marketplace and Alice Cooper'stown. Each live show was a part of the annual SRP Garage Band Competition in which high school and college student musicians compete for a chance to perform on the main stage and Circle K Tempe Music Festival. Entertainment Solutions, Inc. arranged talent, planned the show timeline and worked directly with videographers from Cox Communications documenting the event.


Britto Tours America V.I.P. Reception & Children's Painting Party : : February 16, 2009

Entertainment Solutions, Inc. was hired by Blend Marketing to plan and produce a V.I.P. Reception for world-renowned artist, Romero Britto. Entertainment Solutions planned the event production timeline and physical layout, selected event decor and hired live entertainment that included face painters, stilt walkers and live musicians. Families enjoyed direct interaction with Britto at a painting party geared toward art education for kids.


P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon & Half Marathon : : January 18, 2009

Entertainment Solutions, Inc. produced the fifth annual P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon and Half Marathon in early 2009. The company was hired by The Competior Group to book over 60 local Arizona bands for both race courses that wound through the sunny streets of Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe, AZ. Entertainment Solutions also procured national entertainers, Smash Mouth to headline the post-race concert in Tempe Beach Park. The post-race concert and awards ceremony was enjoyed by thousands of runners, their friends and family members thanks to the seamless programming provided by Entertainment Solutions.


Insight Fiesta Bowl Block Party : : December 31, 2008

Entertainment Solutions, Inc. provided a turn-key production of all aspects of this event including Entertainment Booking & Production, Complete Event Management & Logistics, Alcohol Management, Security, Sanitation, Clean Up and On-Site Labor & Staffing.


METRO Light Rail Grand Opening Celebration : : December 26 - 28, 2008

Entertainment Solutions, Inc. was the official production company for the historical METRO Light Rail Grand Opening Celebration, December 26 through 28, 2008. Entertainment Solutions coordinated and planned a weekend of events including a media preview event, an appreciation gala for sponsors, a grand opening ceremony and valley-wide station celebrations.


Anthem Tree Lighting Ceremony : : Nov 22, 2008

Entertainment Solutions, Inc. helped Anthem, AZ welcome the holidays with its annual tree lighting ceremony at the Outlets at Anthem. The event featured national children's entertainment, appearances by Santa and Mrs. Claus, family activities and the official lighting of a massive Christmas tree. Entertainment Solutions, Inc. booked all of the entertainment for the three-day celebration as well as designed the event layout and planned the production timeline and logistics.


ASU Homecoming Block Party : : October 21, 2008

The annual event included the Homecoming Parade, school and organization booths, a variety of food and retail vendors and charity involvement. Entertainment Solutions organized everything from signage and staging to street closures and security to create an enjoyable and safe event for the ASU community.


American Express Sneak Preview

American Express Sneak Preview

Arizona 9-11 Memorial Dedication

Arizona 9-11 Memorial Dedication

ATA Tourism Unity Dinner

ATA Tourism Unity Dinner

Chandler Ostrich Festival

Chandler Ostrich Festival

Detour Celebrity Golf Tournament

Detour Celebrity Golf Tournament

City of Tempe Music at the Marina

City of Tempe Music at the Marina

Dunkin Donuts Grand Re-Opening

Dunkin Donuts Grand Re-Opening

EdgeFest 2007

EdgeFest 2007

Fabulous Phoenix 4th of July

Fabulous Phoenix 4th of July

Glendale Glitters

Glendale Glitters

ING Philadelphia Distance Run

ING Philadelphia Distance Run

Insight.com Bowl

Insight.com Bowl

Live at the Lake

Live at the Lake

McDowell Mountain Music Festival

McDowell Mountain Music Festival

NFL Super Bowl Saturday Night 2008

NFL Super Bowl Saturday Night 2008

Orange County Choppers in Tempe

Orange County Choppers in Tempe

Outlets at Anthem Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Outlets at Anthem Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Phoenix New Times 10K

Phoenix New Times 10K

Project Imagination

Project Imagination

San Diego Padres Player Appreciation

San Diego Padres Player Appreciation

Scottsdale Charros Celebrity 1st Pitch

Scottsdale Charros Celebrity 1st Pitch

Tony La Russa – Stars to the Rescue

Tony La Russa – Stars to the Rescue

Zoomfest

Zoomfest



 


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