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Felici Events Produces Historic Evening with Rick Steves at Santa Barbara's Arlington Theatre
When TV Santa Barbara sought to celebrate their 50th anniversary with television's most renowned travel expert, they turned to Santa Barbara's premier event production company, Felici Events, to create an unforgettable evening at the historic Arlington Theatre.
The January 21st celebration, produced and managed by Felici Events' team, transformed the iconic venue into a sophisticated setting worthy of international travel expert Rick Steves. From the illuminated marquee to the expertly choreographed VIP reception, every detail reflected the intersection of global exploration and local community that defines both Rick Steves' philosophy and TVSB's mission.
Our production team orchestrated multiple event spaces, including:
A stunning VIP reception in the Arlington's historic courtyard
Professional lighting design highlighting the venue's Spanish Colonial Revival architecture
Custom 50th anniversary gobos created by Islay Events
An innovative "mosh-pit style" book signing area that accommodated hundreds of enthusiastic fans
Seamless technical production for the main presentation
The sold-out event drew over 600 attendees and featured thoughtfully curated elements that enhanced the guest experience: from the 40-foot red carpet entrance to the carefully planned crowd flow that maintained an intimate atmosphere despite the venue's grand scale.
"Creating an event that honors both Rick Steves' travel expertise and TVSB's community media legacy required careful attention to every detail," says Zohe Felici, principal at Felici Events. "Our team's ability to adapt to last-minute travel changes while maintaining the evening's elegant flow demonstrates why Santa Barbara's most prestigious organizations trust us with their signature events."
The success of "An Evening with Rick Steves" adds to Felici Events' portfolio of high-profile productions at Santa Barbara's premier venues, combining our signature attention to detail with the flexibility required for live events featuring international personalities.
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Recently I was was featured in the new (Wedding) Issue of Edible Santa Barbara Magazine (page 36). If you have not gotten a chance to grab it or don’t live locally, you can get the online version HERE.
Within the Wedding Wisdom article, Felici gives tips how to create a perfect and memorable Santa Barbara wedding, starting with one of the most important step: how to pick a wedding venue. She goes on to say that in Santa Barbara couples have plenty of choices when it comes to location. They can choose beachfront or mountain views, Spanish-style spots downtown, elegant hotels, or opt for picturesque wine country wedding. Felici specifically calls out Roblar Winery, Carhartt Cabin, and Acme Hospitality Group’s venues including Loquita, La Paloma, and The Lark.
Aside from selecting a gorgeous venue, Felici also recommends adding personal touches, giving special attention to other events surrounding the wedding like the rehearsal dinner or a farewell brunch, and working with some of the best and most trusted vendors in Santa Barbara including Ella & Louie Flowers and DJ Darla Bea. She even gives readers some insight into a couple of the hottest trends right now in the wedding industry including sustainability and dramatic ceilings.
From Zohe Felici:
I am so honored to be featured and to represent the local wedding community. I am especially grateful for my friendship with the kind and talented Krista Harris, editor of this gorgeous, educational, and mouth-watering magazine. She and I connected because we both THRIVE on sharing all the amazingness our area offers...and we both love food (no-brainer).
Also, make sure to check out the wedding of Jennifer and Tommy highlighted in the magazine, held at Lions Park in Carpinteria and photographed by Ingrid Bostrom.
P.S. if you have not taken the Wedding Style Quiz yet, you should! Your quiz results will give you personalized tips to start planning your perfect wedding or elopement. Access it here - What's Your Wedding Style — Santa Barbara Wedding Style.
Zohe was a guest on a recent episode of EventPros.com series of "Personally Professional"
Take a look to find out a little bit more about:
How I got started in the event industry
How I am able to run 3 businesses successfully including this one (Felici Events), my business coaching for event pros (ZoheFelici.com), and an inspirational wedding blog (SantaBarbaraWedding.com)
What I love about what I do
What's one piece of advice that I would give to someone just starting out as an event planner
How I have been dealing with your downtime or transition during the past several months of 2020
How I have pivoted/rebranded as an event professional
Tips on how to cope with the Pandemic’s effect and the event industry’s climate and economy?
It is truly an honor and it warms our hearts when Felici Event work is recognized by others aside from our clients! We just received news that Felici Events was featured in Flutter Magazine's latest issue Summer Lovin'!
Flutter Magazine highlights our first wedding of the year located at a private venue in Hollister Ranch. The pictures can be found on page 87 of the magazine. The theme of the wedding was ranch chic, with colors of green, white, and neural. Could not have captured the beauty of the wedding without Willa Kveta Photography!
Hollister Ranch Wedding
Thank you again Flutter Magazine for displaying our talents! We so greatly appreciate it!
International Event Planner Zohe Felici shares what three things she would bring if stranded on a deserted island with a party to plan.
Here is entertainment guru Scott Topper, hosting his show "Party Time with Scott Topper".
Zohe, is owner and founder of Felici Events and co-masterminder (with Scott) of Southern California Mitzvahs. She is also a longtime friend of his and his beautiful wife Angelina. (Felici Events produced their wedding in 2011), Zohe is honored to be his very first guest (on the début) of the very first show.
There is a three person panel (the talented Kristine, charming Michelle, and myself) whom Scott interviews in order to provide the public with a glimpse inside la creme de la creme of Southern California's vendors' wild world of events.
Grab some popcorn and enjoy the show!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=yEHQB0FP-o0
PS - What a great group of gals to have on the panel with! This is the AAA team!
Spring/Summer 2012 IssueVenu: VILLA VERANO, villaveranosb.com Cake: SOLVANG BAKERY, solvangbakery.com Catering: PASCUCCI RESTAURANT, pascuccirestaurant.com Planner: FELICI EVENTS, felicievents.com Flowers: KALEIDESCOPE FLOWERS, kaleidoscopeflowers.com Hair: SARAH JACKSON Lighting: BELLAVISTA DESIGNS, bellavistadesigns.com MakeUp: TANICUA COLE Music-Ceremony: SAM ADAMS Music-Reception: SCOTT TOPPER PRODUCTIONS, scotttopperproductions.com Music-Reception: ACCORDION JOE (GIUSEPPE) SCOZZARO Music-Reception Band: SPENCER THE GARDNER, www.spencerthegardener.com Photography: MELISSA MUSGROVE, www.melissamusgrove.com and SHANNON JAYNE MILLER PHOTOGRAPHY, shannonjaynephoto.com Rentals: EVENTRENTS, www.eventrents.com Photo Booth: ACTION PHOTO BOOTH, actionphotobooth.com Videography: LA FEMME CIMEMA, lafemmecinema.com