Nov
10
2011
Please enjoy the photos in the gallery, below and the podcast of the Jewish Wedding Trends Event!
Thank you to our presenters:
Rabbi Steven Denker and Renee Higer, Executive Director, Temple Emanu El
Eileen Benson from Bridal Consulting by Eileen
and to our sponsors:
Platinum:
Lighting and Sound Design by Something New Entertainment
Learn more about Something New Entertainment in their Platinum Sponsor Spotlight.
Specialty Linens by L’Nique Specialty Linen Rental
Learn more about L’Nique in their Platinum Sponsor Spotlight.
Gold:
Specialty Seating Design by Be Seated Chair Rental
Learn more about Be Seated in their Gold Sponsor Spotlight.
Silver:
Floral Decor and Chuppah Design by Breathtakers Event Planners and Decorators
Podcast by Rock the House
Hosted at Temple Emanu El
Hightop Tables by Everything Tented
Other:
Photos by Digital Photography by Dale
Food provided by Around DownTown Catering
Mar
15
2011
Pictured above, left to right — Rachel Yagl & Jennifer Judy-Fyffe, Today’s Bride Magazine and Shows; Rachael Westlake-Fuller, Cleveland Zoological Society; Ryan Konikoff, Rock the House Entertainment Group; Vince Iannaggi, L’Nique Specialty Linen Rental; Shannon Harris, Marriott Hotel Group; Anna-Jeannine Herman, Something New Entertainment
Please enjoy these photos, courtesy of Digital Photos by Dave, of last week’s International Special Events Society Cleveland chapter’s session on South Asian weddings, hosted at Marriott Key Center at 127 Public Square in Cleveland, an elegant and exciting evening of experiencing South Asian wedding trends and traditions!
Select decor and mondap by featured speaker Alina Saini from Party Decor. Tantalizing Indian food provided by the Saffron Patch. Uplighting provided by Rock the House Entertainment Group.
Also joining our panel of experts were special guest speakers Justine Lorelle Blanchard from The Knot and Durga Chigurupati of Adhya Productions. Moderated by Ryan Konikoff of Rock the House Entertainment Group.
Enjoy!
Jan
26
2011
Food by Duet Catering
Earlier this month, ISES Cleveland Members and guests spent another productive lunch enjoying beautiful and delicious food provided by newly-inducted ISES Cleveland member Pamela Waterman and Duet Catering, as well as a thought-provoking presentation by local ActionCoach Wayne Bergman learning about how a great group of “raving fans” can catapult your business to new heights, why you should spend time cultivating your own garden of “raving fans,” and what steps you as a business owner can take to make your happy clients want to spread the word about your business.
- ActionCoach Wayne Bergman
The event was hosted by Scott Pickel and Everything Tented, who set up a tent within their warehouse to allow us all to enjoy the tent experience, despite the cold weather. Sound services were provided by Matt Radicelli and Rock the House Entertainment Group. Linens and tableware were provided by Event Source.
Hosted by Everything Tented
Thanks to everyone who participated!
Jan
17
2011Free! Free! Free!
Please join us Wednesday, January 19, 2011 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM at Anatomy Nightclub | Ultralounge (1299 W. 9th Street, Cleveland, OH 44113) for our signature membership event.
FREE food, FREE networking and FREE prizes!
Anyone that Joins ISES at the January membership drive will receive a six month membership, an ISES “Value Pack”, and free application processing (a $50 value) for the discounted rate of just $199.00! The “Value Pack” includes; $200 off of products or services from great companies like Rock the House, Event Source, and Everything Tented. This $600 value will more than pay for your membership fee.
When joining ISES not only do you get the benefit of a local source for networking and education, but you get great discounts with companies like FedEx, Budget Truck Rental, Alamo and many others. ISES also gives opportunities such as leadership, exposure, events, local and regional relationships, team work, committee involvement, and professional development.
Bon Appetit is proud to provide complimentary food for the evening and Anatomy will have a cash bar available as you enjoy networking with top event professionals. Rock The House will also be doing just that, as we enjoy the full “club” experience at Anatomy. Valet parking will be provided by MVP Valet at a cost of $7. Last, but not least, we have accumulated several great door prizes such as; an overnight stay at the Cleveland Airport Marriott and Cavaliers tickets!
Please RSVP by Tuesday, January 18, 2011 by visiting CVENT.
Dec
07
2010Update: Due to the severe weather and traffic conditions, the Board of Directors is regretful to announce that this event has been cancelled. We look forward to seeing you healthy and safe on another day!
We will continue our membership drive efforts throughout this month — please stay tuned for more details!
Please join us tomorrow, Wednesday, December 8, 2010 from 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm at Anatomy Nightclub | Ultralounge located at 1299 West 9th Street in Cleveland for our annual membership drive. We’ll enjoy free food, entertainment by Rock the House, prizes, networking, and more!
This event is FREE and open to non-members. If you’re not already a member of ISES, come see the benefits to joining ISES and network with event professionals from the Cleveland area. If you’re already a member, why not bring a guest with you tomorrow night and show them how great the ISES Cleveland chapter is!
In addition to the special prorated value for joining ISES at the event, we’ll be giving away some great raffle prizes just for showing up like Cavs tickets, a night at the Cleveland Airport Marriot with breakfast for 2, and more! Plus, new members will receive a special “welcome pack” with money-saving offers from several ISES Member companies, including $200 worth of products and services from Rock the House, Event Source, and Everything Tented — that $600 will more than pay you back for your membership investment!
Can’t come tomorrow night, but still want to take advantage of that great prorated membership investment? No problem! Join during the month of December and get your six month membership for just $199 instead of the yearly $399. Plus, as a special incentive, we’ll also waive the $50 application fee.
Please contact Scott Pickel, Everything Tented, at 216-429-0991 or via email (scott@everythingtented.com) if you are able to attend or if you have any other questions about joining ISES.
See you soon! Please click here to RSVP
Nov
08
2010This Wednesday, November 10, 2010, from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM, please join the International Special Events Society (ISES) Cleveland Chapter at the Doubletree Hotel Cleveland Downtown/Lakeside as we host a diverse panel of local and national hospitality professionals looking back at experiences that helped them shape their careers. You’ll be amused, surprised and energized by the lessons they have learned over their collective adventures in the special events and hospitality industry.
ISES Cleveland is proud to partner with the Cleveland Chapter of Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) as we work together to provide our local industry professionals with the insight and education that they need to stay competitive in an ever-changing market.
Rick Turner, President of HSMAI Cleveland, and a founding Board member of the Cleveland chapter of ISES will moderate this lively and engaging panel as they discuss their formative years climbing the ladder of success.
Our panelists include:
George Schindler – President and CEO of Hospitality Restaurants
David Gilbert – President of the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission and Incumbent President of Positively Cleveland.
Lara McCulloch-Carter – Marketing Strategist and creator of ready2spark.com, the special event industry’s most popular online marketing resource.
Michael Cerbelli – President of Special Events, Total Entertainment – New York City
Lunch will be provided by Doubletree Hotel, so please register in advance.
Special thanks to Doubletree Hotel, Event Source, and Rock the House Entertainment.
This event is open to both members and non-members. For more information and to register for his event, please visit http://www.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Invitation.aspx?i=d805065b-9f99-4a70-8ef8-ea291679fb2c
We look forward to seeing you!
Sep
06
2010Click to view the entire Meet the Board or Member Spotlight Series.
Matt Radicelli, Founder and Owner of Rock The House Entertainment Group, has more than 15 years of experience in the special events industry and leads his team of more than 50 employees with passion and forward-thinking vision. Matt works hard, enjoys a challenge, and loves making something out of nothing.
Matt has been the CEO of Rock The House for 10 years and has systematically grown outward and upward with the addition of emerging new divisions such as Live Entertainment, Lighting, Digital Décor, Audio/Visual & Staging, Photo Novelties, and Multimedia.
Matt has been recognized both personally and professionally as a leader & trendsetter; accolades include Matt being named as one of Crain’s Magazine’s “20 in their 20’s”, as well as being awarded the “Flame of Inspiration” award in 2010. His company, Rock The House, was named CBC Magazine’s Connectors Choice “Entertainment Company of the Year” and “Best Video & Staging Company of the Year”, and Smart Business Magazine’s “World Class Customer Service Award”
Matt Radicelli holds a self-proclaimed Master’s Degree from The School of Hard-Knocks.
Aug
14
2010International Special Events Society Cleveland (ISES Cleveland) members and friends were the guests of the Cleveland Airport Marriott this past Tuesday evening for a delicious presentation of some of the hotel’s new posh eats from the on-site restaurant and lounge, AMP 150.
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Executive Chef Ellis Cooley photo by Anna-Jeannine Herman
Over the course of the hour, guests enjoyed a small sampling of the restaurant’s fresh fare (including sliced heirloom tomatoes with aioli on toast, sweet beet salad with goat cheese, sausage stuffed peppers skewered with tomatoes, corn pudding with scallops and more) as Executive Chef Ellis Cooley discussed the restaurant’s efforts to support the garden to table movement – not only by buying local as much as possible, but by actually growing vegetables in an impressively-sizeable garden right on-site at the hotel.
This past season, Chef Cooley oversaw the clearing of a large strip of overgrown weeds, brush, and grasses along the back of the Cleveland Airport Marriott’s parking lot. He replaced the useless vegetation with 40 cubic yards of topsoil (that translates to about 4 dump trucks full) and then started planting!
Though he deliberately chose plants well-suited to the area’s climate, he was unprepared for the success of the first year’s crop; nearly every seed planted has produced a plant, and the once-weedy patch is now overflowing with corn, squash, fennel, several types of peppers from mild to unbearably spicy, tomatoes, and more. The kitchen has its hands full with the habanero crop, and there is no shortage of fresh vegetables.
In addition to the restaurant’s efforts to grow their own vegetables, strong consideration is given to local farmers over larger suppliers. Whenever possible, Chef Cooley chooses to keep it simple, fresh and local.
The swearing in of the new board by Chapter President Matt Radicelli. Photo by Anna-Jeannine Herman
After a tour of the gardens, Chapter President Matt Radicelli (Founder, Rock the House Entertainment Group, Inc.) swore in the new year’s board members, including President-Elect Deb Hermann (Chairbabe/CEO, Ghostlight Productions), Vice President of Membership, Scott Pickel (Owner, Everything Tented), Vice President of Education and Programs, Rachael Fuller (Special Event Coordinator Cleveland Zoological Society), Vice President of Communications Laura Cahill (Coordinator, Community and Media Relations Lake Health), and Directors Jim Lottig (Senior Account Representative, Event Source), Candice Lopez (Conference Services, Kalahari Resort), Katrina Marshall (Special Events and Communications Coordinator, Cleveland Food Bank), Barbara Felt (Business Development Representative, Positively Cleveland), and our hostess Mary Frances Ody (Senior Event Manager, Cleveland Airport Marriott).
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Other attendees included Jennifer Thomas (100th Bomb Group Restaurant & Banquet Facility), Aable Rents Director of Business Development Zane Gloer, Facility Rental Associate Brian Hurtt along with Julie Anderson and Paula Coakley from the Cleveland Botanical Garden, Catering Sales Manager Shannon Harris, Jeff Alley, Renee Domaratz, and Bob Megazzini from the Cleveland Marriott at Key Center, COSE (Council of Smaller Enterprises) Event Manager Heather Dodosh and Katie Stevenson, Bob Javorsky (Rentals Event Sales Lasting Impressions Events), Brenda Kucinski (Event Director, Artistic Events by Catan Fashions), Disc Jockey/Designer Anna-Jeannine Herman and Justin Herman of Something New Entertainment, and of course the rest of the team from the Cleveland Airport Marriott, including Catering Sales Manager Michelle Hodous, Sales Coordinator Heather Double, and Sonja Scully.
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With his simple, straightforward and ingredient driven culinary style, Ellis Cooley combines a lifelong passion for cooking and over ten years spent working in some of the world’s top kitchens under many celebrated chefs. Ellis started his career in Atlanta, his hometown, but quickly found the desire to travel and work under a wider variety of top chefs. His journeys took him through South Florida, Spain, France and Austria before settling down in NYC. Once in New York, his culinary prowess was recognized and he was selected to open the ultra modern Hotel on Rivington on Manhattan’s lower east side. After a very successful opening, Ellis focused on larger properties and landed himself the job of restaurant chef at the New York Palace hotel in midtown Manhattan. After his time in New York, and with his sights set on warmer climates, he sold his winter coats and moved to Miami where he did consulting work for private condominiums.
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When the opportunity presented itself to move to Cleveland and open a farm to table restaurant he jumped at it…and bought back those old winter coats. “What better place than Cleveland to work alongside so many up and coming chefs and be surrounded by farms.” Ellis is excited to be in a city with such heart and love of good food along with having such a diverse and engaged population. He truly believes there is no better food scene in the country than right here in Cleveland.“I love to show our guests the variety of wonderful dishes we can make for them through our tasting menus. I get really excited when the wait staff brings back an order for them! I like to go out and introduce myself to the table and find out a little bit about what they’re interested in. Then I go back to the kitchen and put together a dining experience they won’t forget!”
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-Chef Ellis Cooley
-Chef Ellis Cooley
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