Friday, May 27, 2011

The Miracle on Roosevelt










HDO Productions to provide a garden dedication tent for the Archdiocese of Chicago at historic Holy Family Church. 

According to legend, when the Chicago Fire started in 1871, it was headed toward Holy Family Church. The church's pastor Father Damen, invoked Our Lady of Perpetual Help to save the building. The father promised to light seven candles before Our Lady's statue if the church was spared from the fire. The wind shifted, Holy Family Church was spared, and the candles were lit. To this day seven electric lights burn at Our Lady's shrine in the east transept of the church. In the summer of 1990, Our Lady of Perpetual Help was called upon once again to help save the church. With her help in a single day over a million dollars was raised and the church was saved from the wrecking ball.

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Paintbrush Ball

One of Chicago’s most exciting annual charity events, Paintbrush Ball
plays a key role in funding Marwen’s mission. It is a spectacular benefit,
drawing nearly 600 guests for an evening filled with entertainment,
cocktails, dinner, and live and silent auctions. In recent years Paintbrush
Ball raised over an incredible $700,000 in support for Marwen’s programs!

Paintbrush Ball 2011 is chaired by Heiji Choy Black & Brian Black and
Elizabeth Cicchelli & Robert Buono, with honorary co-chair Mayor-Elect
Rahm Emanuel. Global advertising firm Leo Burnett heads up this year’s
event design. WBEZ Chicago Public Radio's Steve Edwards is master of
ceremonies. Sparked by young artists and the passion for art-making, the
atmosphere will sizzle with creativity!

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Wiss Janney Elstner

The tents are going up at Wiss Janney Elstner.  It's usually HDO giving WJE the engineering work.  It's amazing the amount of engineering that goes into a tent.  Now WJE gets to experience the engineering first hand in an 80'x160' New Century tent.  This job sets the new record for the closest install to HDO's warehouse.  It's a matter of feet.



Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Lincoln Park Conservancy











HDO Productions is providing a Custom Floor for the Lincoln Park Conservancy.


The Lincoln Park Conservancy is a not-for-profit organization that operates as a cultural institution without walls. With experience in park restoration spanning more than two decades, the Conservancy identifies a park asset in need, restores it to its full potential, and commits to its long-term care and programming by co-managing the site under a Master Agreement with the Chicago Park District.


Sunday, May 8, 2011

From Elegant Affairs to Fundraising Galas


fundraising galas ... from The White House to homes of the influential ... HDO provides custom designed environments for outdoor special events. A sample of premier cultural venues: Brookfield Zoo, Chicago Botanic Garden, Chicago Museum Campus, Lincoln Park Zoo, Millennium Park, Mt. Vernon Estate, National Geographic, National Symphony Orchestra, Smithsonian Institution and Washington Opera Society.

Saturday, May 7, 2011

HDO Productions - Excelence in Special Events



TENTS FOR EVENTS
 
A tradition of excellence for more than 50 years. A gala for 5,000. An intimate gathering for 300. Whatever your 

next event, HDO realizes that nothing but your complete satisfaction is acceptable. 
Creativity, foresight and consistent attention to detail are the soul of our company. When something extraordinary is required ...

when there's no time for rehearsal ... when absolutely everything must be perfect
... call on HDO.