“I knew it was important to create the ‘WOW’ factor at this first annual gala so word will spread and hopefully our gala will become ‘the event to be at’ next year.  Big Wave certainly gave us what we were expecting. The lighting created an atmosphere that was not only beautiful, but set the stage for an evening filled with the unexpected. Your stage lighting and sound system provided our Cirque performers with exactly the backdrop and enhancement they required.

It was great to see how our guests responded to the Big Wave Dance Club. They loved Tony Bennett with dinner and as promised, you had them up and dancing later in the evening and having a great time.  We also received comments that it was better than a band because with live music there are always those guests seated too close to the band and they can’t hear.

Finally, the video you helped us produce allowed us to tell the Red Cross Story and raise awareness of our services in a very moving yet effective way.”

Carol L. Fishman
Director of Special Events, American Red Cross Mid-Fairfield County Chapter

“Many thanks for a great event that you help produce for the New Milford Hospital ‘Heroes’ Benefit. Folks had a marvelous time and the Field House looked smashing.”

Dixie Todd
Production Resources

Annual Benefit and Gala for Norwalk Hospital, CT

Event Planner: Susan Ludwig, Norwalk Hospital
Tent Company: Abbey Tent, George Szondy
Caterer: Gracious Thymes, Judy Hundley

Kids in Crisis Annual Gala & Benefit

Site: Tent in Greenwich, CT
Tent Company: Stamford Tent, CT
Event Planner: Allison Salvati
Main Tent Production Company: Big Wave Event Productions
Entertainment: Wild Video Dance Party®
Producer: Brian Winthrop, CMP, CSEP

Rumson Country Day School Annual Gala & Benefit

Site: Rumson Country Day School
Theme: Ice Cave
Event Planner: Charlene Masselli
Event Production Company: Big Wave Event Productions, LLC
Producer: Brian Winthrop
LD: Pete Wylie

Annual ‘Heroes’ Benefit for the New Milford Hospital held at the Canterbury School Field House.
MC: Ann and Dennis Leary
Event Planner: Ann Dixie Todd, Production Resources
New Milford Hospital Executive Director of Development: Marydale DeBor

Rumsey Hall Benefit .
$303,000 was raised at the Rumsey Hall Benefit with a Halloween Theme

Benefit for the Young Lions at the New York Public Library
Décor: Lewis Miller of LMD Floral Events Interiors
Lighting: Brian Winthrop of Big Wave Event Productions, LLC.
Catering: Creative Edge Parties

Annual Benefit for Mid-Fairfield County/New Canaan Red Cross 2006
Theme:  Paint the Town Red
Site:  Sheraton Hotel in Stamford, Connecticut, Marcos Santiago, Catering Manager
Event Planner:  Carol Fishman, Director of Events, Mid-Fairfield County Red Cross
Event Producer:  Brian Winthrop, CMP, CSEP, Big Wave Event Productions, LLC
Lighting Designer:  Peter Wylie, Big Wave Event Productions, LLC
Audio Engineer:  Jay Moriscini, Big Wave Event Productions, LLC
Video Engineer:  Jeffrey Winthrop, Big Wave Event Productions, LLC.
Fabric Designer:  Mariella Winthrop, Big Wave Event Productions, LLC
Rigger:  Gerry Brown, Big Wave Event Productions, LLC

Moonlight Serenade… New Haven Symphony Orchestra Gala 2006
Auctioneer:  Eric Hummel
Catering:  Jordan Caterers
Entertainment:  Bales-Gitlin Band
Event Design & Planning:  Big Wave Event Productions, LLC
Event Production:  Big Wave Event Productions, LLC
Floral Arrangements:  Fleur de Lys

Annual Benefit for Sacred Heart University held at the University Field House, May 6, 2006
Cocktail Hour with Silent Auction and Dinner with Award Ceremony and Live Auction
Director of Special Events, Anne Miron
Event Producer: Brian Winthrop, CMP, CSEP
Décor & Fabrics:  Mariella Winthrop
Lighting Designer:  Pete Wylie
Audio Technicians:  Jay Morascini and Scott Sireno

Long Wharf Theater Ruby Gala 2005, June 9, 2005 in a 180’ x 80’ tent at the Long Wharf Theater.
Big Wave provided all lighting and décor fabrics.
Director of Development for the Long Wharf Theater: Paul Jacobson,
Event Planner: Audra Antrum, Antrum Events,
Director Décor Designer: Nicky McHugh, Nicky McHugh Public Relations, LLC
Fabric Designer: Mariella Winthrop, Big Wave International, Ltd.,
Lighting Producer: Brian Winthrop, CMP, CSEP, Big Wave International, Ltd.,
Lighting Designer: Joe Eager, Big Wave International, Ltd.

Sacred Heart University Annual Gala held on April 23, 2005 in the Field House
Event Coordinator & Planner:  Anne Miron, Sacred Heart University
Event Production Company:  Big Wave, Producer:  Brian Winthrop, CMP, CSEP, Lighting Designer:  Joe Eager
Audio:  Jay Morascini and Scott Sireno, Video:  Ian Lewis and Rob Barbieri, Décor Designer:  Mariella Winthrop andGerry Brown

Fundraiser for Rumson Country Day School, Rumson, New Jersey

Chairperson:  Rebecca Donington  Décor Chairperson: Cami LaBarbara

Theme:  Early Sixties  Entertainment:  Big Wave Dance Club™

Event Production Company:  Big Wave International, Ltd.

Annual Fund Raiser for the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) dedicated to Kurt Weil held at the abandoned warehouse for the New York Daily News.

Fund Raiser to Celebrate raising $31,000,000 for the University of Connecticut at Storrs.

Event Planner:  Cara Workman, Director of University Events
Event Designer:  Richard Carbotti, Perfect Surroundings
Event Producer: Brian Winthrop, CMP, CSEP, Big Wave International, Ltd.
Lighting Designer:  Andy Rugvie, Big Wave International, Ltd.
Stretch Fabric Designer:  Mariella Winthrop, Big Wave International, Ltd.

Palisades Hospital Annual Fund Raiser

Event Planner:  Beth Shubert, President, Evention
Event Production Company:  Big Wave International, Ltd.
Event Producer:  Brian Winthrop, CMP, CSEP, LD:  Michael Seidman,  
Audio Technician:  Scott Sireno

Griffin Hospital Fundraiser
Big Wave helped produce the annual fund raiser for Griffin Hospital.  We provided the Big Wave Dance Club™ coupled with live video of guest speakers and the auctioneer along with themed décor lighting and covered chairs with red and blue sashes. The theme was of a political convention.

Yale University
New Haven Symphony Orchestra -- Annual Fund Raiser

Learning Corridor, Gym, Hartford, CT
Annual Fund Raiser

Event Planner:  Pam Churchill, Vice President, Learning Corridor
Event Producer:  Brian Winthrop, Big Wave International, Ltd.
Lighting Designer:  Ian Lewis, Big Wave International, Ltd.

Annual Fund Raiser for the Fairfield County Red Cross

Event Planner: Carol Fishman, Hotel:  Westin Hotel, Stamford, CT

Event Production Company: Big Wave International, Ltd.

Bi-Annual 2004 Inaugural Ball for New Haven, Bridgeport and Stratford, Connecticut Mayors

Event Planner: Andrew Rubenoff

Event Production Company: Big Wave International, Ltd., Ian Lewis, Lighting Designer

Annual Fundraiser for the Palisades Hospital

Event Planner: Beth Schubert, President, Evention

Event Production Company: Brian Winthrop, CMP, CSEP, Big Wave International, Ltd.

New York Aquarium Annual Fund Raiser 2003

Event Planner:  Suzanne Holloway, New York Aquarium
Event Producer:  Brian Winthrop, Big Wave International, Ltd.
Lighting Designer:  Ian Lewis, Big Wave International, Ltd.

Annual Fund Raiser Auction for the Long Wharf Theater, New Haven, CT
Caterer: Jordan Caterers, Jeffrey Rapoport, President & Chris Phelan, Event Planner

The Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM)

The BAM Annual Fund Raiser was held in a 246' long by 49' wide tent. The Crown Prince and Princess of Monaco were the guests of honor.

The Event Planners for the event were Jennifer Stark and Elizabeth Berg of BAM.

Design, audio, video and lighting were supplied by Big Wave.