Current Affairs' Event Production Division offers comprehensive event planning, coordination and production. From corporate conventions, integrated Incentive programs, award ceremonies, 'name act' productions, product launches, milestone celebrations, music festivals, garden galas, red hot and sexy nights, international festivals and it should go without saying, traditional Hawaiian luaus, this division can do it all. Personal event coordinators infuse creativity and focus to manifest a Client's every wish with the highest standards of service and attention to detail.

The philosophy of this division is to choreograph each event as if it is a symphony, coordinating all of the elements so that there is a flow to an actual crescendo. Solutions-oriented by nature, the Event Production division pulls together all of the event elements. National and local companies, event planners, associations, non-profit organizations and private individuals have benefited from our Production services, which include:

Creative concepting Contract negotiation Site and Venue selection Equipment rentals Lighting Logistical planning and support Production management Set design

Sound Special effects Stage management Staging Talent Visual equipment including the latest technologies such as Maxedia

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No request is too large; no detail too small.

Corporate Receptions

The Coca Cola Company This event had very specific branding requirements, which were shaped by the host, the Coca-Cola Company. Current Affairs transformed a standard ballroom into a fabulous red-and-white reception. The ballroom walls were dressed in red and white, couches were covered in white vinyl, tables were draped in red with white chairs, and for added branding, the Coca-Cola logo was projected behind the stage and onto the ballroom floor. More Images. Pictures by ACES XP Photography

Luxury Re-Defined
Recently, a Client approached us to plan and produce two significant events in celebration of not only their 5th anniversary in Hawaii but also the renaming and re-branding of their retail complex, which is the largest collection of luxury brands in a single shopping destination in Waikiki. The event heralding in the new ‘Luxury Row’ needed to be just that – luxurious – while at the same time exciting enough that it would stop people in their tracks, including the thousands of people in Waikiki for the Honolulu Marathon. Click here to view images of the Cigar and Whiskey event and Click here to view images of the public re-branding launch of Luxury Row. Pictures by Chaz ACES Photography

ERINA - 35th Anniversary
Current Affairs was hired to produce an exclusive royal affair for 650 on the grounds of the only official palace in the United States, Hawaii�s `Iolani Palace, which was built in 1882. Picture a clear-roofed tent at dusk, silhouetted by palm trees, with the dramatically lit Palace as its backdrop. Beneath the tent are elegantly dressed tables featuring rich red-and-gold linens; tropical centerpieces with candles; elegant printed programs; and gold-draped chairs. Warm ambient lighting casts an elegant glow while dramatic directional lighting creates a romantic view of the Palace and its grounds. A covered stage set up along one long end of the tent provides the perfect platform for Hawaiian entertainment and traditional hula. Lastly, the Royal Guard of `Iolani Palace is stationed at the grand, gated entrance to the Palace grounds to ensure the exclusivity of the event. More Images

French Marketplace
When Bank of Hawaii set out to host some of its top Clients, they wanted to bring the charm of the French countryside to the Honolulu Academy of Arts, which was hosting a Japan-Paris exhibit. Current Affairs presented a menu to complement the ambiance. Wooden farmer carts served as the marketplace�s food stations and featured all of France�s finest comfort foods from crepes, fresh baked breads, French cheese, pate and quiche. Faux French signs enhanced the d�cor and staff were dressed in berets and aprons, in so called peasant French chic. Read on or click to view More Images. Pictures by Chaz ACES Photography

Set among the various galleries and courtyards at the Honolulu Academy of Arts, "In Celebration of the Arts" created a magical experience for its attendees. Current Affairs was charged with selecting and orchestrating the musicians and other artistic talent, who enhanced and interpreted each area as Guests journeyed through different atmospheres into the dinner venue. Current Affairs hit every sensation, from emotional operatic tones, the "Silence of Our Mime," and the frivolity of a court jester to an Indian Sarod and Tabala trio, a 10-foot-tall "living tree," and Shaolin warriors. The Menu and click to view More Images. Pictures by Chaz ACES Photography

Company Appreciation and 50th Anniversary
Each year we do a Company holiday party for this Client. The event has generally been held at their home, and they have moved three times, so naturally, a new venue begs for a different interpretation. We've done everything from presenting unique welcome drinks and featuring different chefs at activity stations to upgrading the ubiquitous sushi bar to now featuring Sansei restaurant. We also change out fabric colors and play with lighting techniques to create a new ambiance each year. And, now that the husband has his own band, it has become our featured entertainment, so the stage area has become more dramatic as the event’s popularity has grown.  Of course, there have been times when a larger venue has been needed ~ such was the case this past year when we secured Waialae Country Club for the company's milestone anniversary. More Images....
Pictures by Chaz ACES Photography

All Fired Up
That's what we were - all fired up - to plan and produce a gala event for the third year in a row for the Fireman's Fund Insurance Company (FFIC), a premier property and casualty insurance company that has a mission to support firefighters.  Each year, FFIC hosts a reception & dinner for Clients attending an annual conference on the Big Island of Hawaii. We conceptualized a fireman's themed event, called the Mauna Lani Firehouse.  Event decor included firefighter gear and a real, old-fashioned fire-truck; we also built a brick wall to make the venue resemble a firehouse. Guests were served a family-style dinner and, with the right lighting, the area conveyed a warm, family-friendly environment - reflecting our Client's mission and brand. Click here to see more pictures from the Firehouse!
Pictures by Chaz ACES Photography

Conde Nast Readers' Choice Awards 2002
This awards program for Conde Nast Traveler was a landmark event in that it was the first corporate event ever to be held at `Iolani Palace. The elegant affair featured an open-air cocktail reception fronting the Palace and a sit-down dinner under a tent on the grounds. Additional event elements included entertainment, staging for the Readers' Choice Awards presentation, tours of the Palace and presence of the King's Guards. More Images.
Pictures by Chaz ACES Photography

7th Annual Bernice Pauahi Bishop Awards
Current Affairs was hired by Bishop Museum to plan and produce its 7th Annual Bernice Pauahi Bishop Awards Dinner for 1,000 of Oahu's most notable community leaders and supporters. One of the biggest challenges was the venue itself as Bishop Museum decided to host the dinner on the Museum�s Great Lawn for the first time in its history instead of at a hotel ballroom. Read on or click to view More Images
Pictures by Chaz ACES Photography

McDonalds of China Team Extreme
With less than six weeks to coordinate and execute a memorable event, Current Affairs not only met the Client's expectations, they surpassed their wildest imaginings! The program was to be a series of events for a group of 1,100 company managers and Guests, and each event was to be different and exciting. For the opening event, our 100-foot stage was erected to showcase extreme skateboarders, bike riders, and of course, the Golden Arches that took center stage. Every detail was carefully considered and executed down to the flags from each of the representatives' countries that were specially created for the event to the giant 'wave' on the stage, and the spandex-covered Guest chairs banded with McDonald's signature yellow. More Images

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