The Great Gatsby

The first trailer for The Great Gatsby movie has been released, and it looks fantastic! Leonardo DiCaprio is such a great actor, we're sure the film will be wonderful! Not to mention all of the great Jazz Age costumes, fantastic! Take a look :)



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Donna Summer, Your Legacy Shall Live On

Today, we lost a legend. The Queen of Disco herself passed away today at the age of 63 after battling lung cancer believed to have been contracted during the attacks of 9/11. However, even though she is gone physically, her legacy will live on forever.We thank her for her songs such as "Last Dance," "Hot Stuff," and "Bad Girls." I'm sure these are all ones we will never forget. You lived a wonderful life lady! Thank you for all you gave us. Rest in Peace :)



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A Once Homeless Dancer Gains Spotlight on America's Got Talent

Not only is his story amazing, but so is his talent! Take a look :)



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The Origin of Mother's Day

First off, we'd like to say HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to all of you wonderful mothers out there! To those of you who are biological mothers and to those of you who have stepped in and taken on the role of mother to someone else's child, we appreciate you!

Now, we all celebrate Mother's Day each year, but how many of us actually know how it started? Culturally, the celebrations date back probably further than we all can think. The ancient Egyptians celebrated the mother goddess Isis, the Greeks celebrated the goddess Rhea who was mother of other deities such as Zeus, and the Romans celebrated their mother figure Cybele.

But how did the tradition come to North America? It all began with Julia Ward Howe who wrote a proclamation in 1870 asking for an international Mother's Day of Peace for sons to stop killing the sons of other mothers. Mother's Day as we know it today began in 1908 when Anna Jarvis of West Virginia held a Mother's Friendship Day in honor of her own mother. She gave her mom's favorite flower to every mother who attended. (Today, white carnations are used to honor deceased mothers while pink or red ones are for mothers who are still living.) Six years later in 1914, President Woodrow Wilson declared the second Sunday in May as Mother's Day.

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Cancer-Battling Kids Sing Kelly Clarkson's Stronger

Strength | Hope | Joy | Determination. This is such an inspiring video from the children at Seattle Children's Hospital! We hope it brings a smile to your face :)



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Met Costume Gala 2012

At this year's Metropolitan Costume Institute Gala, the star-studded red carpet didn't fail to impress once again. Everyone showed up in their best to celebrate fashion designers Miuccia Prada and Elsa Schiaparelli. It was truly an Elaborate Event indeed! Here are a few of our favorite looks:

Anna Wintour, Editor of Vogue

Solange Knowles

Bruno Mars

January Jones

Jessica Alba

Karolina Kurkova

Lily Collins

Scarlett Johannson

Beyonce Knowles

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What "Think Like a Man" Means for Black Hollywood

The Steve Harvey comedy made $18 million, according to studio estimates from box-office tracking firm Hollywood.com. The encore weekend lifted the $12 million film's overall revenue to $60.9 million, more than twice what analysts anticipated. So, what does that mean for Black Hollywood overall? Souleo of Black Enterprise had the chance to talk to the film's director Datari Turner, and here are some of his thoughts:


"I think it definitely helps Black Hollywood and Black films continue to get made. Now in Hollywood 70-80% of profits come from overseas. One thing Hollywood tells you is that Black films don’t translate well overseas. So when it can do that domestically it shows that we have an audience if the quality is there ..."


What are your thoughts on the movie, and why do you think Black films don't translate well overseas?


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A Little Jazz Just For You :)

The New Orleans Jazz Fest kicks off this weekend, May 4-6, 2012, and don't worry if you can't make it to New Orleans. The festival will be streaming live on webcast on youtube.com/jazzfest! While reading the list of performing artists, we came across The Neville Brothers, so we had to take it back a little bit and listen to some good old "Ain't No Sunshine." Enjoy ;)

 

Beginning May 24th, we at Elaborate Events will be bringing you "Jazzy Thursdays!" Come out to relax and enjoy a little jazz with us each Thursday from 7pm-2am. As always, be sure to 'like' us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Also mark your calendars for Sunday June 10th, 2-5pm for our grand opening! We will be giving away 3 FREE all-inclusive wedding packages. ;)

Breaking More Wedding Traditions!

Popular shopping site Etsy has now launched a full-blown weddings hub with blog posts, real-life wedding stories, and a gift registry! Huffington Post Weddings recently got a preview of the latest Etsy wedding trends, here they are:

1) Think Outside the Floral Bouquet Box: Consider using fabric, paper, jewels and other materials instead of real flowers to make bouquets. Unlike flowers, these non-floral materials won't wilt, giving you a lifetime keepsake.

2) Interactive Save-the-Dates: Instead of simply informing your guests of your wedding date, get them involved! Consider things like scratch-off cards to reveal the date.

3) Moving Away From White: Adam Brown, a public relations manager with Etsy, says, "Dresses that aren't just white are trending." Consider pinks, blushes, and muted colors. You may even want to wear a pantsuit instead of a dress!

4) Here Comes the Bride: Instead of having your flower girls carry flowers, have them carry "Here comes the bride!" signs.

5) Personalized Bridesmaid Gifts: The standard pair of matching earrings gift is out! Consider giving your bridesmaids gifts like a picture of the two of you or customized lockets with a small surprise inside.

6) New Shoe Clips, Not New Shoes: If you don't want your bridesmaids to worry about buying new shoes, just spruce up the shoes they have with matching flower clip-ons. This will bring the shoes together while avoiding unwanted costs at the same time!

7) Speaking of Shoes, Bridal Booties Exist: Instead of the regular heel, consider lace booties like these from Kristen Ashley.

8) The Ring: Designers are beginning to move towards more contemporary ring designs than antique ones, especially since the debut of Kate Middleton's sapphire ring. You can find a nice selection here: Etsy Engagement Rings.

9) Don't Forget to Thank the Groomsmen: Flower boutonnieres are out! Instead of the floral designs, consider things like a guitar pick for the musician in the group or a tiny paint brush for the artist.

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