Laura Fage Signature Events

01/08/2021

Funny but true!

12/27/2020

Wishing everyone a happy, healthy and celebratory New Year!

11/26/2020

Even though producing our signature live events is a distant memory, the event planner in me is still alive and well as I ponder..."I wonder if the Macy's parade Santa is on a harness?!" 🤣🤣 Happy Holidays to all and cheers to a more festive New Year! 🥂

03/29/2020

"It was going to be a perfect 10 event thanks to your unique vision and nothing is impossible, overwhelmingly calm approach. You are the best Laura Fage, simply the best." Today was supposed to be a very special day for one of our clients. Sadly it was canceled due to "the virus." Still, our client was thoughtful enough to send us this sweet message. 💝

03/22/2020

Several years ago the un-gala gala became popular. You'd receive a lavish invitation in the mail but it was only a call for funding for a specific charity. That idea ran its course but I feel we'll be seeing it resurface soon. 🙃🙂

03/13/2020

Every once in a while we get asked "why should I hire an event producer" when an entry-level assistant could be tasked. Other than bringing creativity and years of experience doing this one thing (and needless to say multi-tasking), building valuable relationships with vendors that can benefit the client, we can handle crisis. Doing our homework about this pandemic, we first contacted each venue we have events booked to determine options, available dates in the future and refund policies. From there we formulated various solutions then contacted our clients with their options and offered a strategy to effectively communicate any change in plans. We do not panic in the face of crisis. Our clients and vendors are our first priority. So why do some people think an entry-level person can do this...can they do the job of banker, lawyer, or executive director? I think not. It's been a tough week for us all, but this situation separates the pros from the amateurs. So next time someone questions hiring an event professional you may now realize the difference.

03/12/2020

As a client said to me today...Being Event Queen is tough with a global pandemic. Being proactive is mandatory and tough decisions have to made and communicated with a positive outlook. This will pass and we will all move forward. More to come...

03/05/2020

Just taking a breath after last weeks amazing MUSE Awards and saw this sweet tribute in the event program. Gifted and unflappable...love it! I guess that's one reason this has been named the pARTy of the year for 7 years! Congrats and thank you to our client and friends at the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance!

03/04/2020

So proud of this now in it's 7th year!

These doors open to a new life for Habitat for Humanity homeowners, but also our annual to benefit the local affiliate. This already sold out gala will be a trip to remember 😉

02/29/2020

And it's a wrap! is one for the books! Next! 😉

02/28/2020

Busy season with this taking place tonight https://stpeteartsalliance.org/muse/

Our City's Celebration of the Arts!

01/21/2020

Our 2020 vision is to take our most successful and make them available to groups around the country in a guru-guided, turnkey format. Over the coming months, this page will transition to our page where we will continue to share creative ideas, amazing experiences and our journey to becoming accessible to nonprofit organizations nationwide. Please join us by liking our page https://www.facebook.com/GalaGurus/

Gala Gurus licenses original, successful event concepts, the tools needed to produce them and staff support for charities across the country.