Sunnybrook Recognition Dinner - August 19, 2008

August 22nd, 2008

The Sunnybrook Foundation was on hand to host an intimate gathering in recognition of the philanthropic efforts of numerous people.  Among these were the founders of Escada and the Baghi Family.  The money raised from this campaign goes to the Trauma, Emergency and Critical Care Departments at Sunnybrook Hospital.  Keep up the great work at this fantastic hospital.  Star Productions provided audio and our really cool plexiglass podium for the event.

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Sunnybrook Fundraiser

August 16th Wedding in Parry Sound

August 21st, 2008

Hi Alan

I wanted to thank you soooooooooooooo much for Saturday you did an outstanding job!!!! Everyone was asking where we found you and wanted to know the name of your business!  You were unbelievable Cory and I were soooo super impressed.  I hope you had a wonderful time camping after!

I would recommend you to anyone you were great!

Thank you thank you thank you

Have a fabulous day!

Kate :)

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Aug 16 Wedding - Parry Sound Stockey

Choosing Entertainment

August 20th, 2008

Alan Smithson, President and Creative Director of Star Productions had a 2 page article entitled ‘Choosing Entertainment’ published in the Canadian Corporate Entertainment Guide, which is a publication of Canadian Event Perspective Magazine.  Check out the articles by clicking the links below.

Choosing Entertainment - Alan Smithson

Choosing Entertainment - Page 1

Choosing Entertainment - Page 2

For more information about this publication visit: www.canadianspecialevents.com

Paul & Kathleen’s Wedding – Old Mill Inn, Toronto

August 20th, 2008

Hey Alan,

I just wanted to send you a quick e-mail to say thank you for the amazing job you did at our wedding.

So many people commented on you, and how fab you were.  I have given your details to a lot of people who are looking to do different kinds of events, weddings etc.

If we ever have a big bash in the future, I will give you a call!

Take care, and all the best to you and your lovely family

Kathleen Kohut :)

Aug 16 Wedding @ Pavilion Royale

August 18th, 2008

This past weekend I was at Pavilion Royale in Mississauga for Charolette & Anthony’s wedding.  Their first dance song was RyanDan - Like The Sun, their mother and groom dance was Faith Hill - There You’ll Be and their bridal party dance was Chris De Burgh - Lady In Red.

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Terry Holdershaw, Professional DJ

Silpada Designs Canada Conference Aug. 8-9, 2008

August 13th, 2008

August 8-9th, 2008 represented the FIRST ever Silpada Designs Canada Conference.  Star Productions Inc. was chosen to ensure both the AV and the DJ requirements were met flawlessly!  Silpada Designs is a company that offers unique, and fantastic silver jewelery through in-house parties and private showings.  With over 26,000 representatives in the US and more than 300 in Canada so far, Silpada is a great opportunity for women to bond with their friends and colleagues and share a love of gorgeous jewelery.  Here are some photos from this awesome 2 day event!

To learn more about Silpada, click HERE.

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Decor 1Bonnie & Teresa

Hi Alan. Just wanted to take a moment to say thanks for all you and your crew did for us this past weekend.  We really enjoyed working with you and appreciate all the little extras that you did for us (Doug is even thinking that the awards ceremony in the US needs crazy music for the #1s so I guess you may have started a trend!)

Karen Williams, CMP
Manager of Corporate Travel and Events
Silpada Designs

Carla & Brennan’s Wedding at Granite Club - July 26, 2008

August 13th, 2008

Congratulations Brennan & Carla LaLonde!  Their wedding reception was held at the beautiful Granite Club in the heart of North Toronto!  Star Productions brought in specialty lighting and their number one DJ, Alan for this very special event

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Slade/LaLonde Wedding


Hi Alan,

Everything turned out great. We were very happy with the tunes you played and how well you read the room to ensure that people were up dancing until the end of the night…Thanks so much for everything; you really made the process of selecting a DJ, and then the tunes (the online tool is great) very easy.

Hope all is well, and all the best with your new baby!

Take care,
Brennan + Carla.

Isaac Hayes dies at age 66

August 13th, 2008

Isaac Lee Hayes, Jr. (August 20, 1942 - August 10, 2008[1]) was an American soul and funk singer-songwriter, musician, record producer, arranger, composer, and actor. Hayes was one of the main creative forces behind southern soul music label Stax Records, where he served as both an in-house songwriter and producer with partner David Porter during the mid-1960s. In the late 1960s, Hayes became a recording artist, and recorded successful soul albums such as Hot Buttered Soul (1969) and Black Moses (1971) as the Stax label’s premier artist.

Alongside his work in popular music, Hayes was a film score composer for motion pictures. His best known work, for the 1971 blaxploitation film Shaft, earned Hayes an Academy Award for Best Original Song (the first Academy Award received by an African-American in a non-acting category) and two Grammy Awards. He received a third Grammy for the album Black Moses.

Theme from SHAFT - THEME FROM “SHAFT”  PLAY IT!!!  LOVE IT!!!Isaac Hayes

In 1992, in recognition of his humanitarian work, he was crowned an honorary king of Ghana’s Ada district. Hayes also acted in motion pictures and television; from 1997 to 2006, he provided the voice for the character “Chef” on the Comedy Central animated TV series South Park.

Hayes was found unconscious in his home located just east of Memphis, Tennessee on August 10, 2008 as reported by the Shelby County Sheriff’s Department. A Shelby County Sheriff’s deputy responded to Hayes’ home after his wife found him on the floor near a still-running treadmill. Hayes was taken to Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, where he was pronounced dead at 2:08pm.[1][2]

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Viktor & Juliana Bender - August 8, 2008

August 13th, 2008

Congratulations Viktor and Juliana!  The wedding ceremony at Graydon Hall Manor was gorgeous as usual.

Viktor & Juliana

Alan Smithson

Scott & Kim’s Wedding - July 11, 2008

August 13th, 2008

Scott & Kim Hinds were married in the gardens at the beautiful Graydon Hall Manor.  The ceremony was gorgeous and you can see from the photo that everyone was having a great time!  The dancing went on til the wee hours of the morning.  Congratulations guys…

Scott & Kim Hinds

Alan Smithson