#Rooftop LED Signage

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Revolutionize Outdoor Advertising with Kan Universal & Roof Mounted LED Screens

Today, the challenge of capturing attention has never been tougher, or felt more urgent, and with an ever-changing visual world everything is noisy, from the current state of our public spaces to social media feeds being full of advertising - brands, advertisers, companies etc., are all turning to digital display technology to cut through the noise. And roof mounted LED screens make a statement like no other. Kan Universal creates innovative outdoor LED display solutions that incorporate dynamic, audience impactful rooftop mounted LED screens designed to cut through the noise - the very real crowd in the road.

What Is a Roof Mounted LED Screens?

Roof mounted LED screens are large digital displays, mounted on the top of buildings, vehicles or custom structures. Designed as a high visibility vehicle for advertising, public announcements, branding and more, they are designed to be robust, withstand high/low impact & extreme weather conditions and perform non-stop.

Why Kan Universal for Roof Mounted LED Screens?

1. Best in Class Visual Performance

Kan Universal roof mounted LED screens use super bright LEDs for visibility in the brightest sunlight! High refresh rates, bright colours, and resolution ensures your content is engaging and readable from any distance.

2. Waterproof & Weatherproof

All Kan Universal screens are IP65 rated for water, dust, and environmental challenges! They are ideal for outdoor digital signage, regardless of climate or area.

3. Custom Sizes & Pixel Pitch

Whether your screening is going on a building or a moving van, we can customize to get you the size and pixel pitch you need for your application. This enables greater control of the viewing experience and the budget.

4. Simple Installation & Easy Maintenance

Kan Universal screens are designed with smart modular architecture making them very easy to install and maintain. Whether you have a fixed roof installation or a display that needs to be movable, our team of pros is there for you as much or as little as you want, to give you a complete solution from design to deployment.

Key Features of Kan Universal Roof Mounted LED Screens

High brightness for daylight visibility

Modular design for scalable dimensions

Energy efficient with smart power management

Remote content control through cloud-based systems

Multi-format support (images, videos, animations, live feeds)

Strong mounting structures for secure rooftop placement

Low latency for real-time broadcasting and updates

Applications: Where Roof Mounted LED Screens Make an Impact

Roof mounted LED screens offer incredible versatility across a variety of industries and applications. Here are some of the most popular use cases:

1. Advertising & Promotions

From busy city centers to high-traffic highways, rooftop screens grab attention like no other medium. Advertisers use them for:

Brand campaigns

Product launches

Event promotions

Flash sales & offers

2. Transport & Mobile Display Vans

Mounted on top of vehicles like trucks, buses, and mobile vans, these screens turn every trip into a moving billboard. Ideal for:

Political campaigns

Roadshows & rallies

Mobile retail promotions

3. Event Broadcasting

Stream concerts, sports, public announcements, or religious ceremonies in real-time to large audiences using LED rooftop displays.

4. Public Safety & Information

Government bodies and smart cities use rooftop LED displays to relay:

Emergency alerts

Traffic advisories

Weather updates

Civic information

SEO Keywords Used:

Primary Keywords:

Roof Mounted LED Screens

Outdoor LED Display

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Sub-Keywords:

Digital Signage

High Brightness LED Screens

Mobile Advertising Screens

Vehicle Mounted LED Displays

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Custom LED Display Solutions

Why Roof Mounted LED Displays are the Future of Outside Advertising

With so many ads in front of us all the time, and our world overflowing with digital signage, to be effective and memorable, outdoor displays must be more than simply visible. Kan Universal's roof mounted LED screens are about to change the outdoor advertising sector. We combine experienced engineering, intelligent design, and cutting-edge technology in our solutions to give clients unparalleled value through impact, functionality and reliability.

For retail brands, political parties, urban planners, and event planners of all shape and kind, can find the same value in our roof mounted LED displays.

Kan Universal - India’s LED Display Manufacturer

Kan Universal have been the name that developers can rely on for LED display solutions in India for a long time; and our light years of experience in outdoor digital displays has benefitted many projects. We execute our own R&D, manufacturing, and QA using in-house contractors, which allow us to nurture every screen we manufacture.

When planning your next major campaign and capitalizing on authentic visibility. Roof mounted LED displays by Kan Universal, will exceed all campaign visibility expectations.

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Final Thoughts

Whether your aim is to dominate a city skyline or to create a mobile media fleet, Kan Universal's LED screens offer the best choice. Our LED solutions are durable, built to excite and create new LED ways of thinking for outdoor digital in India.

[skiyahh]

free nights pt 2

free-spirited romance | late-night cityscapes | unspoken softness

Synopsis:

After-hours walks, rooftop talks, and quiet glances

—Ni-ki and the reader find comfort in late-night escapes, where silence says everything and nothing needs a name.

The stairwell smelled like dust and concrete. Your sneakers scuffed softly against the steps as you both raced to the top of a half-abandoned building. Ni-ki held the heavy metal door open with his foot and gestured dramatically.

“Milady.”

You rolled your eyes but stepped through anyway, the rooftop spreading wide around you. Lights below painted the night in specks of yellow and white. Somewhere far away, someone was playing old jazz from a window. It was scratchy, imperfect, beautiful.

Ni-ki dropped his bag and lay flat on the gravel, hands behind his head. You stayed standing, arms crossed, just watching the skyline.

“You ever feel like the city’s alive?” you said.

He turned his head toward you. “All the time. Like it’s watching us and laughing.”

You laughed too. “Or warning us.”

“Or both.”

There was a long pause before he added, “I like being up here with you.”

No soft music. No perfect lighting. Just those words in the dark.

You sat down next to him, legs stretched out, shoulder brushing his. Still no labels. Still no pressure. Just him. Just you. Just this.

Ni-ki didn’t explain much. He never did. Just said, “Come on,” and you followed.

He led you through narrow alleys and side streets until you reached an old record store with faded signage and dusty windows. The kind of place that looks closed even when it’s open. He pulled a key from his back pocket like it was nothing.

“You have a key to a whole shop?” you asked, not hiding your surprise.

He smirked. “I help the owner sometimes. He lets me crash here when I don’t wanna be home.”

He pushed open the door, the little bell overhead clinking softly, even in the dark. Inside, it smelled like old vinyl and wood polish. A warm kind of forgotten. Like the city’s heartbeat lived in this shop.

You wandered to the jazz section without thinking. Your fingers traced the album covers gently, the soft paper whispering as you flipped through them. Ni-ki disappeared behind the counter for a second, then soft music crackled to life through the speakers—some lo-fi record that sounded like rain on pavement.

He watched you from across the room, leaning back against the counter, arms crossed. You felt it. That stare. Quiet and intense and… not uncomfortable. Just real.

“You always know where the good stuff is,” he said.

You looked over your shoulder. “That your way of saying you like my taste?”

“I like a lot of things about you,” he said simply.

You blinked. For a moment, the music was the only thing filling the silence.

Then he walked toward you, slow. Careful. Like he wasn’t sure if he should, but he wanted to anyway.

You didn’t move. Just met him there, between Miles Davis and Coltrane.

He stood in front of you, eyes dark and soft all at once. “Can I do something reckless?”

You tilted your head. “Like what?”

He didn’t answer.

Just kissed you.

Not in that perfect movie way—more like a nervous maybe. Hesitant. Then deeper when you didn’t pull away. The kind of kiss that tasted like sugarless gum and midnight coffee. That said I’ve been meaning to do this but didn’t want to ruin it.

When he pulled back, his forehead rested against yours.

You didn’t say anything.

Didn’t need to.

[thecrowskitten]

Cryptic Rooftop Murder Scenario

Pairing: Sylus/OC (Ameris)

Summary:

Ameris is led to the Rooftop of Sylus' Skyhaven home, where he has a surprise waiting for her.

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A/N: Hi I'm back and alive somehow. I handed in the essay that way giving me SO MUCH GRIEF a few hours ago, then had the greatest nap of my life. I don't know if updates will become more frequent yet, but they will be happening more!

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Humming quietly as it coasted along the elevated roads, the train sliced through thick banks of mist that clung to the city like memory. Skyhaven rose ahead of them like a monument carved from light and shadow—its towers elegant and jagged, their spires reaching into a sky smudged with the bruised remnants of dusk. The city shimmered, veins of gold and blue light threading through its architecture like living circuitry. Beneath that radiant skin, something pulsed—quiet, steady, like a sleeping giant’s heartbeat. From her seat, Ameris watched it unfold through the glass, her breath leaving ghostly trails on the surface as she traced idle shapes in the condensation. Her gaze held the kind of distant weight only nostalgia or dread could bring, her thoughts slipping between the folds of the city and the silence beside her.

They stopped in front of a narrow, unremarkable building tucked between two towering monoliths that glittered with wealth and modernity. Compared to its neighbours, this structure looked like a fossil from another time—its glass façade tinted red, veined with dark brass accents that caught the ambient glow like dying embers. There was no signage, no doorman or valet waiting at attention. Only stillness. Only quiet.

Ameris stepped out, the click of her boots breaking the hush as she surveyed the building’s mirrored face. It offered no clues, only reflections. Her arms folded across her chest as Sylus came to stand beside her, his presence solid and unbothered. “It looks like a hotel,” she murmured, not hiding her suspicion.

“It isn’t,” Sylus replied, already walking ahead with that same unshakeable certainty. “It just wears the skin of one.”

The front doors opened soundlessly, swallowing them into a lobby soaked in low amber light and hushed warmth. Stone pillars rose through the space like petrified trees, their bases wrapped in lazy streams of water that fed into shallow pools, the air laced with the gentle murmur of moving currents. The scent of red datura hung faintly in the air, floral and haunting, like a memory waiting to be triggered. There were no staff, no guests—just curated opulence and the sense of being watched by something that had no eyes.

Ameris tilted her head, eyes roving across the space. “Let me guess—you own this place.”

Sylus pressed the elevator call button without looking at her, his voice low and even. “It’s mine. Though, I rarely come here anymore. Not with Ever circling Skyhaven like vultures.”

A soft chime answered them, and the elevator doors slid open. Smudge bounded inside first, tail high, moving with the easy arrogance of a creature who believed everything belonged to him. He wove between their legs before claiming a corner, curling up with the confidence of someone who had done this a hundred times before.

The ride up passed in silence—the kind that filled in the spaces between thoughts, dense and intimate. It wrapped around Ameris like a weighted blanket, each floor they passed making her feel both closer to something and farther from safety. She stood with her arms loose at her sides, yet tension coiled in her shoulders, subtle but present. Sylus stood still beside her, hands in his coat pockets, his gaze locked on the slow climb of the floor numbers like they were counting something more than distance.

When the doors finally opened, the suite revealed itself like a secret. Floor-to-ceiling windows cradled the space, wrapping it in a soft glow cast by the city’s lights. The room felt suspended above the world, floating. Dark wood stretched beneath their feet, broken only by low, sculpted furniture and seamless stone counters. Everything was warm, golden, quiet. It was not a place where someone lived, but rather a space held in readiness—like a stage awaiting a scene, or a sanctum prepared for a ritual.

Ameris walked slowly, letting her fingers trail along the back of a leather chair, the smooth grain of the long dining table. It was too curated to be casual. Too clean to be accidental. Yet it wasn’t sterile—it was intimate, somehow. Charged. As if the air remembered laughter or arguments, even if the room had never heard either.

Smudge leapt onto the bed, his tiny paws sinking into the thick blankets as he pawed and turned and finally curled up into a perfect coil near the pillows. Ameris smiled, just faintly, her gaze softening for a beat before Sylus moved into her periphery, holding out a coat.

“Come with me.”

She raised an eyebrow, slipping her arms through the sleeves. “Is this a cryptic rooftop murder scenario?”

“Close,” he said, and though his lips barely moved, she caught the twitch of a smile. “But there’s dinner first.”

The elevator doors opened directly onto the rooftop, but what lay beyond them was not the cold sprawl of the industrial skyline—it was a dream carved into stone and vine. Soft lanterns floated between strands of fairy lights, casting delicate halos onto the terrace. Vines spilled from planters in violet and green, wrapping the space in wild beauty, as if nature itself had been invited in and given permission to bloom. The air was cool, and fresh, touched with the scent of rain clinging to flowers that only bloomed after dusk. It felt like stepping out of time.

A small table waited beneath the canopy of lights. Two chairs. One bottle of wine. Flickering candles cast shifting shadows across the stone floor. The glasses were already half-filled, like even time had paused to breathe here.

Ameris froze, momentarily struck silent. “You did this for me?”

Sylus stepped ahead of her, voice brushed with warmth. “For us.”

They sat close, and neither of them shifted to widen the space. The meal came in slow, thoughtful courses—each one something Ameris loved but had never said aloud. Sylus knew anyway. Of course, he did. Between bites, they drifted in and out of conversation. Nothing urgent. Nothing planned. Just small fragments of a shared world—memories of Smudge’s many crimes, the quiet above the city, the surreal calm that comes when the world stops demanding things from you, even if only for a breath.

Ameris laughed. Laughed. The kind of laughter that came from somewhere deep and honest, shaking her shoulders and warming her eyes. It wasn’t loud, but it was alive, and it cracked through the long-standing quiet like light through broken stained glass.

Sylus didn’t laugh. He only watched her—like he was seeing something rare, maybe even sacred. His gaze was still, reverent. As if he were afraid to move and shatter the moment just by existing too loudly.

By the time the plates disappeared—spirited away by unseen hands or quiet automation—neither of them noticed. The wine had gone untouched for a while, forgotten in favour of something far more intoxicating. The stars had broken through the clouds in scattered rebellion, gleaming like secrets in a sky that no longer bothered to hide.

Ameris leaned back in her chair, a hand wrapped around the base of her wine glass, idly tracing the rim with slow circles. Her body had relaxed, but her eyes hadn’t dulled. They found Sylus, locked on him like a puzzle she still couldn’t solve, no matter how much she already knew him. There was tension in her, beneath the calm—a wire drawn taut, a breath held.

“You’re not going anywhere, are you?” she asked, her voice quieter than the wind that stirred the vines.

Sylus turned to her fully. His voice didn’t need to rise. “Not a chance.”

He stood, then, and held out his hand.

Ameris hesitated for only a moment before placing her glass on the table and sliding her hand into his. He led her to the terrace edge, where the city sprawled beneath them like a living constellation. She leaned against the railing, and he stepped behind her, wrapping his arms around her like he might never get to again. He kissed the top of her head. She leaned back into him without thinking, as if her body remembered something even her mind hadn’t decided yet.

“So what part of this turns into the cryptic rooftop murder?” she asked softly, not wanting to break the moment, but needing to know what he was planning.

Sylus didn’t answer with words. He stepped back instead, and when she turned, he was already lowering himself to one knee, moving with the kind of grace that came only from certainty.

“Sylus?” Her voice caught. The world seemed to blur at the edges, time slowing to the sound of her heartbeat. She couldn’t decide what to look at—his face, open and so achingly vulnerable, or the ring he now held between them.

It was dark—so dark it drank in the light. The band is shaped like a laurel crown, wrapped around a pink sapphire cut into a teardrop. It shimmered with something more than light—something alive, something intimate. It pulsed, faintly. Like a heart.

“I know we said later,” Sylus said, steady despite everything trembling in the air around them. “And we will. We’ll wait for however long. But I want to give you this now. Not because I expect anything back. But because I don’t want to wait until the world stops burning to tell you I’m yours.”

She dropped to her knees, breath shattering, eyes brimming with tears as her hands rose to cradle his face. Her voice was barely more than a whisper. “You’re doing this in the middle of everything.”

“I am,” he said, not flinching. “Because in the middle of everything else, this is the only thing I’ve ever been sure of. You.”

Ameris didn’t wait. Her lips met his in a kiss that was full of everything—grief, longing, hope, love. When they parted, she pressed her forehead to his, still shaking. “You idiot,” she said, tears streaking her cheeks. “Of course, I’ll marry you.”

He slid the ring onto her finger like it was something sacred. The metal kissed her skin, cool at first, then warm—like it belonged there. Like it had been waiting. It pulsed against her, the rhythm syncing with her heartbeat.

She looked down, admiring the stone’s soft glow, but Sylus tilted her chin back toward him. “You can stare at it later.”

And then he kissed her again—slow, sure, quiet. The kind of kiss people give when everything is uncertain, but love is not. Her hands slipped behind his neck. His fingers tangled in her hair. All around them, the city kept breathing, unaware of what had just been promised above its sleeping streets.

When they finally parted, Ameris stayed close, her breath still uneven. “This doesn’t change Ever’s threats,” she whispered.

“I know.”

“It doesn’t fix the curse.”

“I know.”

“But it’s ours.”

He smiled against her, his hands still cupping her face. “It’s ours.”

The night seemed to lean in around them, holding its breath—until a loud, unmistakable yowl echoed from within the suite. Smudge’s cry rang out like a siren of feline injustice, sharp and insistent, demanding immediate attention for what was a grievous neglect of bedtime rituals. Ameris broke into a laugh that caught halfway in her throat, somewhere between cracked and healing, while Sylus let out a soft chuckle of his own. He pulled her back into his arms without hesitation, warm and unguarded now, and pressed a kiss to her cheek that lingered—not rushed, not stolen, but freely given.

The curse still lingered, a shadow they both knew waited just beyond the edge of this quiet moment. The war still loomed, sharpening its fangs in silence. There were choices ahead that would demand everything of them—costs they hadn’t begun to count. But for now, none of it held weight. The night wrapped around them like a secret, the stars above bearing witness not to fear or fire or fate, but to something far more fragile and defiant. Here, in the hush between heartbeats, with a cat howling indignantly in the background and love finding its feet in the dark, they let the world wait.

“So, about this cryptic murder rooftop scenario…” Ameris pulled away to look at Sylus’ features, the man laughing at her call back. 

“You should know by now that I never reveal my plans too early, Sweetie.” 

[weddingtassel]

Birthday Parties with Wedding Tassels: Making Every Celebration Magical

Planning a birthday party can be both exciting and overwhelming. From choosing a theme to organizing decorations and coordinating entertainment, every detail matters. With Wedding Tassels, your birthday celebration becomes a seamless, memorable, and joyful experience. As a trusted event management company in Delhi, we specialize in transforming ordinary events into extraordinary memories.

In this comprehensive guide, we explore how to plan a perfect birthday party, what makes Wedding Tassels one of the best event management companies, and tips to ensure your party is unforgettable.

Why Professional Birthday Party Planning Matters

Hiring a professional birthday party organiser in Delhi, like Wedding Tassels, can save time, reduce stress, and elevate the party experience. Our experienced team handles every aspect, ensuring that your celebration reflects your personality and preferences.

Benefits of Hiring Birthday Party Planners in Delhi

Custom-themed decor

End-to-end event coordination

Budget-friendly packages

Vendor and venue management

Expert entertainment recommendations

On-site event support

Choosing the Perfect Theme for Your Birthday Party

The right theme sets the tone for your party. Whether it's a kid's birthday, a milestone 50th, or a surprise party, Wedding Tassels offers creative ideas that match your vision and style.

Popular Birthday Party Themes:

Superhero adventures

Princess fairytales

Bollywood glam nights

Vintage retro vibes

Tropical beach party

Neon glow extravaganza

Themes can be tailored with custom props, signage, and decor elements to match your preferences and budget.

Venue Selection: Making the Right Choice

The venue plays a significant role in the success of a birthday party. Whether you're hosting a small home gathering or a grand celebration in a banquet hall, the location must complement your theme and guest count.

Top Birthday Venues in Delhi:

Farmhouses in Chattarpur

Boutique hotels in South Delhi

Rooftop lounges in Connaught Place

Garden venues in Gurgaon

Indoor banquet halls across NCR

Wedding Tassels handles venue bookings, negotiations, and logistics so you can focus on the fun.

Creative Birthday Decorations that Wow

Decorations are what bring your theme to life. From balloon arches to flower walls, our decorators use premium materials and eye-catching designs.

Trending Birthday Decorations:

Tassel garlands and fringe curtains

Personalized photo booths

LED backdrop lights

Themed centerpieces and tableware

3D cutouts and character props

We ensure every visual element aligns with the party vibe and delights guests.

Entertainment Ideas for a Fun-Filled Celebration

A party isn’t complete without great entertainment. Wedding Tassels offers a wide range of options for all age groups.

Entertainment Options:

Magicians and clowns

Live bands or DJs

Puppet shows

Dance performers

Karaoke setups

Fun games and competitions

Our team also manages emcees and game coordinators for smooth entertainment flow.

Personalized Touches for a Unique Party

At Wedding Tassels, we believe in adding unique, heartfelt touches that make your birthday truly special.

Ideas for Personalization:

Custom welcome signage

Themed cake table styling

Name banners and photo collages

Interactive guest books

Personalized return gifts

These details create lasting impressions and photo-worthy moments.

Delicious Catering Options to Satisfy Every Guest

Food is a major highlight of any party. We partner with top caterers in Delhi to offer diverse and high-quality menu options.

Popular Birthday Menu Options:

Indian street food counters

Italian pasta stations

Chinese appetizers

Continental mains

Custom dessert bars

Themed cakes and cupcakes

Dietary preferences and age groups are always considered when planning menus.

Budgeting and Cost Management

Every party comes with a budget. Our expert planners help you allocate funds smartly to get the most value.

Cost-Saving Tips:

Prioritize must-haves (venue, decor, food)

Opt for all-inclusive packages

Consider off-season or weekday bookings

Use reusable or rental decor

Limit the guest list to core invitees

We provide transparent estimates and no hidden charges.

Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Birthday Options

For eco-conscious hosts, we offer green birthday party solutions.

Eco-Friendly Options:

Biodegradable decorations

Digital invitations

Recyclable plates and cutlery

Organic catering

Local and seasonal flowers

Planning responsibly doesn't mean compromising on style.

Why Choose Wedding Tassels for Birthday Parties

Wedding Tassels is among the top birthday party planners in Delhi known for innovation, precision, and client satisfaction.

What Sets Us Apart:

Dedicated event coordinators

Pan-Delhi network of trusted vendors

Flexible packages for all budgets

Proven track record with 500+ successful events

5-star rated client reviews

Our mission is to bring your dream party to life, without the hassle.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the best time to book a birthday party planner?

Ideally, book your birthday party planner at least 4-6 weeks in advance. This gives ample time for venue booking, theme selection, and vendor coordination. Early planning also ensures better deals and availability.

2. Can I plan a themed birthday party on a small budget?

Yes. With smart planning and creative use of decor, even small budgets can achieve impressive themed setups. Wedding Tassels offers economical theme party solutions without compromising on quality.

Conclusion

Birthday parties are more than just celebrations; they are cherished memories in the making. At Wedding Tassels, we combine creativity, precision, and passion to create events that truly stand out. Whether you're dreaming of a grand themed event or a cozy get-together, our team of professional birthday party planners in Delhi is here to turn your vision into reality.

Contact us:

F595+HC7, Jona Pur, Juanapur, New Delhi, Delhi 110047

+91 9999244859

info@weddingtassels.com

[angelon19]

First Birthday, Baby Shower & Other Events We Decorate in Coimbatore

Why Decoration Matters for Personal Milestones

Decorations are more than just aesthetics—they build ambiance, evoke emotions, and form the backdrop for your photos and memories. According to a 2023 survey by Eventbrite, 82% of guests say that event decoration greatly impacts their overall impression of a celebration.

That’s why our team of expert planners and decorators, who also work as leading Wedding Decorators in Coimbatore, goes above and beyond to elevate every detail—big or small.

1. First Birthday Celebrations: A Milestone of Joy

The first birthday is not just a party—it’s a celebration of a year of love, sleepless nights, and unforgettable firsts. Popular themes include:

Jungle Safari

Baby Boss

Rainbow Carnival

Princess & Superhero World

We use child-friendly materials and interactive installations like soft ball pits, bubble stations, and character mascots. For example, in a recent Coimbatore event, we created a “Winnie the Pooh” wonderland with honeycomb-shaped balloon arches and a forest-themed cake table.

Behind the scenes, our decorators—who also serve as expert Wedding Decorators in Coimbatore—apply the same attention to layout, lighting, and audience engagement.

2. Baby Showers: Blessings and Beautiful Beginnings

A baby shower celebrates new life and offers a warm gathering of love and prayers. Popular décor choices in Coimbatore include:

Floral & Pastel Themes

Boho Chic Setups

Minimalist Indian Traditional Decor

“Ready to Pop” or Gender Reveal Concepts

To personalize each shower, we integrate name boards, hand-lettered signage, and photo corners with Polaroid walls or balloon garlands. One of our most appreciated setups included a lotus pond-inspired centerpiece and floating diya lights for a serene South Indian vibe.

Again, the experience we bring as seasoned Wedding Decorators in Coimbatore ensures every element feels cohesive and culturally resonant.

3. Engagements and Anniversaries

These events require a balance between elegance and personal touch. Coimbatore clients often prefer:

Floral Canopies and Mandaps

Vintage Garden Themes

Traditional Kolam and Rangoli Designs

Custom LED Name Boards

In a recent housewarming, we transformed a terrace into a twilight garden using over 500 hanging lanterns, hand-strung marigolds, and fairy-lit entry arches. The setup not only wowed guests but also became a go-to reference in our future consultations.

These experiences draw from our deep expertise as Wedding Decorators in Coimbatore, where combining tradition and modernity is a must.

What Makes Our Event Decor Unique in Coimbatore?

Here’s what sets us apart:

Tailored Concepts Based on Your Story Eco-Friendly Materials on Request Seamless Execution & Timeline Management Creative Add-Ons like Live Counters, Backdrops & Installations

We understand local tastes, customs, and preferences—so whether it’s a traditional Tamil naming ceremony or a modern rooftop sangeet, we deliver decor that matches your aesthetic and budget.

And as experienced Wedding Decorators in Coimbatore, we bring the same premium quality and professionalism to every celebration—big or small.

Final Thoughts: Celebrate Beautifully, Stress-Free

Every life event is a story waiting to be told—and we’re here to decorate that story with style, emotion, and unforgettable beauty. From whimsical birthdays to elegant engagements, we’re your trusted partners for event decoration in Coimbatore.

Looking to make your next event magical? Contact us today or explore our portfolio of Wedding Decorators in Coimbatore to see how we transform spaces into celebrations!

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Dubai Dreams: Luxurious Event Decor Redefined

Where elegance and beauty and memories to be held dear are at stake, Dubai takes the forefront. Dubai is renowned for being excessively extravagant and boasting an unmatched attention to detail and has proven itself to be a world champion when it comes to luxury celebration. Whether it is extravagant weddings or corporate gatherings or bespoke private events, event decorations Dubai play the crucial role of turning bland areas into breathtaking spectacles of wonder and grandeur.

Personalization and creativity are the pillars of Dubai's event industry. A birthday party in the desert or a destination wedding in a luxury hotel—there's no limit to what can be done when it comes to Dubai event decor. Each event is an event in itself, and the decor tells the world volumes about what kind of story it's going to be. Because of this reason, more and more people are turning to experienced decorators who help turn imagination into reality.

The beauty of event decorations Dubai lies in their versatility. You’ll find themes ranging from modern minimalist to traditional Arabian nights, and everything in between. One day, an event space might be adorned with cascading orchids and crystal chandeliers; the next, it could be transformed into a vibrant Moroccan souk. This dynamic range of decor is what makes Dubai’s events so spectacular.

Behind every breathtaking setup is a team of dedicated professionals. These designers and planners understand that event decorations Dubai are more than just aesthetic—they create ambiance, evoke emotions, and bring people together. Dubai’s decor experts blend international trends with regional flair to craft experiences that resonate with guests long after the event ends.

Corporate events are not an exception. Dubai companies understand how much it matters to impress and invest in event decor Dubai in an attempt to deliver professionalism and company identity. From product launch to awards ceremony or business conventions, the appropriate decor can add glitz to an event and a lasting impression to the audience.

Private parties are no less extravagant. Birthdays, anniversaries, and baby showers in Dubai are typically organized with the glamour of a film. With event decor Dubai, even a simple get-together can feel like a red-carpet affair. All about the details—personalized signage, selfie booths, and flower arrangements that also serve as Instagram-worthy hotspots.

Naturally, the flowers are in a vital part of most such environments. As we will not expand, while somebody buys some new, good-appearing ones, people are inclined to let a well-credited flower shop Dubai produce their party memorable through beauty. Ranging from the centerpieces to flower store dubai  arcs, these decorative elements bring the entire atmosphere into live.

What actually distinguishes event decor Dubai is the city's love of innovation. Designers do not hesitate to push boundaries—using LED installations, 3D mapping, and even holograms to bring immersive experiences. Dubai events are no longer visited—they're experienced.

One of the latest trends is green decor. Planners are now more and more using green event decor Dubai in the form of reusable objects, green lighting, and local objects. This is proof of how much more the world is learning about being ecologically sound even in luxury.

Venues also play an important role in deciding the decor experience. From beach resorts and desert camps to garden terraces and skyscraper rooftops, every venue offers unique opportunities. Professional planners design their event decorations Dubai for the theme as well as the natural ambiance of the venue to achieve a uniform look and feel.

You cannot talk of Dubai decor without mentioning cultural influences. From international to Emirati, things happen in the city in an awe-inspiring combination of styles. You may find classical Arabic patterns mixed with modern metallic accents—a feast to the eye of old and new. Such layering of cultures is just one of the reasons event decorations Dubai are adored all over the world.

For weddings, the expectations are higher. Couples desire nothing but perfection, and the planners deliver it. Serene candle light, hand-stitched platforms, and exotic flower arrangements (most of which are sourced from a luxury flower shop Dubai) make fantasy come alive. In a city where extravagance is the norm, each wedding attempts to outdo the last one—and it probably does.

In order to establish an irretrievable party, it is in the details that they are to focus. Hence, hosts splurge on the money to acquire custom props, lighting designs, and custom installations. These objects, in the right team of hands, are what event decorations Dubai can become.

No matter what your group size is, no occasion is insignificant in this city's experience to create memories. From start to finish, Dubai event decorators will bring your imagination to life—right down to the last petal or crystal.

Short and to the point, Dubai's events are not necessarily about excess—it's the narrative, ambiance, and the individuals behind it. If you're planning an event that requires sophistication, imagination, and influence, look no further than the realm of event decor Dubai. Your perfect event is just one perfectly designed space from your fingertips away.

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3D Acrylic Signage Boards & Building Name Signage: Enhancing Visibility and Brand Identity

In today’s competitive business landscape, signage plays a crucial role in creating a lasting impression. Among various signage options, 3D Acrylic Signage Boards and Building Name Signage have gained immense popularity due to their aesthetic appeal, durability, and versatility. These signage solutions not only enhance brand identity but also ensure visibility, making them an ideal choice for commercial, residential, and corporate spaces.

What Are 3D Acrylic Signage Boards?

3D Acrylic Signage Boards are signage solutions crafted using high-quality acrylic material, designed to offer a three-dimensional effect. These signs are widely used for businesses, office buildings, hotels, and retail stores to create a striking visual impact. Acrylic is a preferred material due to its smooth finish, flexibility, and ability to be cut into various shapes and sizes.

Advantages of 3D Acrylic Signage Boards

1. Attractive Aesthetics: The glossy finish of acrylic provides a modern and elegant look that enhances the visual appeal of any brand or building.

2. Durability: Acrylic is weather-resistant, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor use without fading or deteriorating over time.

3. Customization: Businesses can choose from various colors, sizes, fonts, and lighting options to create unique signage that reflects their brand identity.

4. Illuminated Options: LED backlighting can be incorporated into acrylic signage to enhance visibility at night, making them perfect for 24/7 advertising.

5. Easy Maintenance: Unlike traditional signage materials, acrylic is easy to clean and maintain, ensuring a polished look for years.

Building Name Signage: A Necessity for Identification

Building Name Signage is an essential element in residential, commercial, and corporate buildings. It serves as an identifier, helping visitors and customers locate the premises easily. These signage solutions are usually installed at entrances, rooftops, or main facades to ensure maximum visibility.

Types of Building Name Signage

1. Acrylic Letter Signage: These are individual acrylic letters mounted on walls, providing a 3D effect and a professional appearance.

2. LED-Lit Building Signs: Illuminated signage with LED lighting enhances visibility, especially at night.

3. Metal and Acrylic Combination Signs: Combining acrylic with metal elements like stainless steel or aluminum adds sophistication and durability.

4. Vinyl-Wrapped Acrylic Signs: These offer a cost-effective yet premium look by integrating vinyl graphics with acrylic material.

Why Choose Acrylic for Building Name Signage?

• Professional Look: The sleek and glossy appearance of acrylic adds a touch of elegance to any building facade.

• Long-Lasting Performance: Acrylic signage can withstand harsh weather conditions without losing its quality.

• Cost-Effective Solution: Compared to other materials like metal or wood, acrylic signage is more affordable while still providing a premium look.

• Custom Design Possibilities: Acrylic can be cut, colored, and designed into various styles to match the branding of a business or the aesthetic of a building.

Conclusion

Investing in 3D Acrylic Signage Boards and Building Name Signage is a smart choice for businesses and property owners who want to make a strong visual impact. These signage solutions offer durability, customization, and a professional appearance that enhances brand recognition and building identification. Whether you need eye-catching storefront signs or elegant name signage for a commercial building, acrylic signage is an excellent option to consider.

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MS Fabrication Welding Work & Hoarding Signage in Hyderabad: Expert Solutions for Durable Structures

Hyderabad, a city known for its rapid urbanization and industrial growth, has a high demand for MS Fabrication Welding Work and Hoarding Signage solutions. From commercial spaces to industrial units and residential projects, mild steel (MS) fabrication plays a crucial role in creating durable and custom-built structures. Additionally, hoarding signage serves as a key advertising and branding tool for businesses looking to capture audience attention in this competitive market.

What is MS Fabrication Welding Work?

MS Fabrication Welding Work refers to the process of designing, cutting, shaping, and welding mild steel (MS) to create structural components, frames, gates, railings, and industrial frameworks. Mild steel is widely used due to its excellent strength, malleability, and cost-effectiveness. Skilled fabricators and welders use advanced techniques such as MIG welding, TIG welding, and arc welding to ensure strong and durable metal structures.

Applications of MS Fabrication in Hyderabad

Hyderabad’s construction and industrial sectors extensively use MS fabrication for various applications, including:

• Industrial Sheds & Warehouses: Large-scale storage units and factory structures are built using MS fabrication welding for durability and strength.

• Gates, Railings, & Grills: From residential balconies to commercial premises, MS gates and grills enhance security while adding aesthetic appeal.

• Structural Fabrication: Custom-built steel frameworks for buildings, bridges, and infrastructure projects.

• Machine Parts & Equipment: MS welding is used in manufacturing machinery components and tools for industrial applications.

• Customized Metal Fabrication: Tailor-made designs for unique architectural structures and special projects.

Hoarding Signage in Hyderabad: Effective Outdoor Advertising

Hoarding Signage Hyderabad to increase visibility and brand awareness. Billboards, glow signboards, LED signage, and digital hoardings help companies attract customers in high-traffic areas.

Types of Hoarding Signage

1. Traditional Hoardings: Large MS frame structures with printed vinyl sheets or flex banners.

2. LED Hoardings: Modern digital LED signage that offers dynamic and illuminated advertising.

3. Glow Sign Boards: Lightbox-style signage that remains visible even at night.

4. Backlit and Frontlit Hoardings: Advanced display systems that enhance visibility with proper lighting.

5. Rooftop Hoardings: Large-scale branding solutions placed on top of commercial buildings.

Why Choose MS Fabrication for Hoarding Structures?

Hoarding signage requires a sturdy and reliable metal framework to withstand weather conditions such as heavy rains, strong winds, and extreme heat. MS fabrication welding work is ideal for hoarding structures because:

• High Durability: Mild steel offers excellent resistance against environmental factors.

• Customizable Designs: Fabricators can create customized signboards in various shapes and sizes.

• Cost-Effectiveness: MS fabrication provides an affordable solution compared to other materials.

• Easy Maintenance: Steel hoarding structures require minimal upkeep and last for years.

Conclusion

For businesses and industries in Hyderabad, investing in MS fabrication welding work and hoarding signage ensures long-term reliability and visibility. Whether you need custom metal structures or high-quality signage, choosing professional MS fabricators and hoarding signage experts will help you achieve durable and impactful results.

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Everything You Need to Know About Bird Control in Dubai's Urban Areas

Birds are an integral part of nature, yet in urban settings like Dubai, they can often become a nuisance. With the city’s rapid development, the dense infrastructure, and a surge in human activity, birds have found new places to roost and nest, sometimes causing significant issues for property owners, businesses, and local authorities. In this article, we will explore why bird control is crucial in Dubai’s urban landscape, which species are the most problematic, and how effective bird control Dubai methods, both legal and ethical, can help manage the situation.

Why Is Bird Control Important in Dubai’s Urban Landscape?

Dubai’s urban environment presents unique challenges for bird control. With towering skyscrapers, large shopping malls, and public spaces, it becomes the ideal habitat for certain bird species. Unfortunately, the consequences of unchecked bird populations can be quite severe.

First, birds can cause structural damage to buildings by nesting in gutters, air conditioning units, or even on ledges. The droppings from birds not only stain surfaces but can also damage roofing, signage, and ventilation systems. Moreover, bird droppings are highly corrosive, which can weaken the integrity of building materials over time.

Second, birds can pose health risks. Bird droppings are known to carry diseases, which can be transmitted to humans. They can also attract pests such as flies and rodents, which further complicates matters.

Lastly, excessive bird populations can disrupt public spaces. They often crowd outdoor seating areas, markets, and even public transportation stations, creating an uncomfortable environment for residents and visitors alike. Thus, it’s clear that bird control is necessary to maintain both the aesthetic value and safety of urban spaces.

Common Bird Species Causing Nuisance in Dubai

While Dubai is home to a variety of bird species, a few have become notorious for causing disruptions in urban environments. In particular, the following species are commonly associated with problems in the city:

Pigeons: One of the most common culprits in urban environments, pigeons are often found nesting in building crevices and ledges. Their droppings can accumulate quickly, causing unsightly messes and damage to structures.

Seagulls: Known for scavenging in public spaces, seagulls often cause problems around outdoor restaurants, beaches, and parks. Their loud calls and aggressive behavior towards food can be unsettling.

Crows: Crows are highly intelligent but can be a nuisance when they invade residential areas or commercial spaces. They tend to steal food, damage crops, and sometimes even break into trash bins.

Sparrows: Though small, sparrows can create significant issues when they build nests in air conditioning vents or other parts of buildings, potentially leading to blocked ventilation systems.

Therefore, understanding which bird species are causing the issues is the first step in addressing the problem effectively.

Effective Bird Control Methods: From Deterrents to Professional Services

There are several ways to manage bird populations, ranging from simple deterrents to more comprehensive professional pest control services. Let’s take a look at some of the most effective methods:

Visual Deterrents: Devices such as reflective tape, fake predators (like owls or hawks), or even bright LED lights can help deter birds from roosting in specific areas. These visual cues make the space less inviting to birds.

Auditory Deterrents: High-frequency sound emitters or recorded bird distress calls can be used to discourage birds from settling in an area. However, these methods may not be as effective in noisy environments, like busy streets or markets.

Physical Barriers: Installing bird spikes, netting, or wire systems can prevent birds from landing or nesting in certain areas. These physical barriers are especially useful for rooftops, window ledges, and gutters.

Professional Bird Control Services: For more persistent problems, it may be necessary to call in professional bird control services. Companies like Al Waha Hygiene offer specialized services that include bird netting installation, bird traps, and even relocating birds safely. Thus, opting for a professional service ensures a long-term solution that adheres to local regulations and ethical standards.

In summary, a combination of preventive measures and professional services can effectively manage bird populations in urban areas.

Legal and Ethical Aspects of Bird Control in Dubai

When implementing bird control measures, it’s essential to be aware of the legal and ethical implications involved. For example, some bird species are protected by law, and it is illegal to harm or kill them.

Firstly, the Dubai Municipality regulates pest control and wildlife management in the city. This includes the protection of birds, which means that while you can take action to prevent birds from nesting on your property, you must do so in a humane way. Secondly, Al Waha Hygiene emphasizes the importance of adhering to local laws when carrying out bird control services. Their solutions focus on deterring birds rather than harming them, ensuring that all methods used are legal and ethical.

Therefore, it’s critical to work with experienced and reputable professionals who understand the nuances of bird control laws in Dubai.

How to Choose the Right Bird Control Solution for Your Property

Choosing the right bird control service is paramount for effective management. Al Waha Hygiene is a trusted name in the industry, known for their commitment to providing ethical and legal solutions. Here’s why you should consider them for your bird control needs:

Expertise: With years of experience in the field, Al Waha Hygiene understands the local bird species and the best methods to deal with them.

Comprehensive Services: Whether you need visual deterrents, netting, or professional removal, Al Waha Hygiene offers a full range of bird control solutions tailored to your property’s needs.

Eco-Friendly: The company uses sustainable and humane methods, ensuring that no harm comes to the birds while still providing effective control.

Regulatory Compliance: Al Waha Hygiene adheres to all local regulations, ensuring that their services are legal and ethical.

Therefore, working with Al Waha Hygiene provides peace of mind, knowing that your bird control needs will be met efficiently, legally, and humanely.

Conclusion

In conclusion, bird control is a critical issue in Dubai’s urban areas. The city’s unique environment provides ample opportunities for birds to nest and roost, causing both property damage and public health risks. Understanding which bird species are causing the most problems, alongside employing effective and humane bird control methods, is essential for maintaining a safe and comfortable environment.

Final Words

Ultimately, bird control is not just about keeping your property clean; it’s also about ensuring safety and compliance with local laws. With the right solutions, like those offered by Al Waha Hygiene, you can protect your property and the community without compromising ethical standards. Remember, a combination of deterrents, barriers, and professional services can offer long-term relief from bird-related nuisances.

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Elevate Your Events with Portable Bar Rental Services in Los Angeles

In the bustling city of Los Angeles, where style meets innovation, hosting an event calls for a touch of sophistication and convenience. A portable bar rental service in Los Angeles provides just that—bringing a professional bar setup to your venue, ensuring an unforgettable experience for your guests. Whether it's a corporate event, wedding, birthday party, or casual gathering, a portable bar rental adds charm, functionality, and professionalism to any occasion.

What is a Portable Bar Rental Service?

A portable bar rental service offers mobile bar setups that can be tailored to your event's theme and size. These services come with fully equipped bars, often accompanied by skilled bartenders who serve custom cocktails, mocktails, and other beverages with finesse.

Why Choose Portable Bar Rental for Your Event?

Convenience Portable bars are designed for mobility and flexibility, making them perfect for events in any location, from backyards and rooftops to banquet halls.

Customizable Options Choose from various bar designs, sizes, and themes to match your event’s style, whether it’s sleek and modern or rustic and chic.

Professional Service Many portable bar rental packages include professional bartenders and mixologists who ensure smooth service and elevate the guest experience.

Space Optimization Compact yet functional, portable bars maximize the use of space without compromising on aesthetics or efficiency.

Enhanced Guest Experience A dedicated bar setup creates a focal point for socializing, making it easier for guests to enjoy custom drinks and interact.

Events Perfect for Portable Bar Rentals

Weddings: Add a touch of elegance to your special day with a stylish bar setup.

Corporate Gatherings: Impress clients and colleagues with a professional bar service.

Birthday Parties: Celebrate milestones with a personalized bar serving your favorite drinks.

Outdoor Events: Ideal for garden parties, poolside events, and outdoor receptions.

Themed Parties: From tiki bars to vintage setups, portable bars can complement any theme.

What’s Included in Portable Bar Rentals?

Bar Setup: A range of bar designs, from illuminated LED bars to rustic wooden counters.

Bartending Tools: Essential equipment, including shakers, ice bins, and glassware.

Professional Staff: Experienced bartenders or mixologists to craft and serve drinks.

Custom Drink Menus: Tailored beverage lists to suit your event theme and guest preferences.

Optional Add-Ons: Features like bar signage, decorative elements, and drink stations.

Why Los Angeles is the Perfect City for Portable Bar Rentals

Los Angeles is a city known for its diverse venues, dynamic culture, and trendsetting events. Whether your event is at a private home in Beverly Hills, a beachside spot in Malibu, or a modern venue in Downtown LA, a portable bar rental fits seamlessly into any setting.

Top Areas Served in Los Angeles

Portable bar rental services are available across LA, including:

West Hollywood

Santa Monica

Pasadena

Culver City

Sherman Oaks

Woodland Hills

Long Beach

Santa Clarita

How to Choose the Right Portable Bar Rental Service

Determine Your Needs: Consider your guest count, event type, and drink preferences.

Check for Customization: Ensure the bar setup matches your theme and decor.

Review Packages: Look for services that include bartenders, equipment, and drink menus.

Read Reviews: Research customer testimonials to gauge service quality.

Ask About Setup: Confirm delivery, setup, and takedown logistics.

A portable bar rental service in Los Angeles transforms any gathering into a stylish and memorable event. From personalized drink menus to sleek setups, these services provide the perfect blend of elegance and convenience. Whether you're hosting an intimate party or a grand celebration, a portable bar ensures your guests enjoy a premium experience.

Elevate your next event with the versatility and charm of portable bar rentals, and let the drinks flow while the memories are made!

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Tower-ing Fiction #21: Poseidon Casino & Hotel, The Family Plan (2023)

by Shawn Gilmore

The Poseidon Casino & Hotel—a visual amalgamation of the hotel portion of The Stratosphere in Las Vegas and the AmericasMart center in Atlanta—dominates the third act of The Family Plan (dir. Simon Cellan Jones, 2023). Narratively, the film concerns a former assassin (Dan Morgan, played by Mark Wahlberg), now car salesman, who, along with his family, is pursued by his former employer, leading to a climactic series of fights at The Poseidon.

The Poseidon’s footprint and front entrance are set on the corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Bob Stupak Avenue, where, just as in the real Las Vegas, one turns under the Gateway Arches to enter The Stratosphere’s (currently branded as The STRAT) drop-off area.

Note the two prominent buttresses that extend into the landscaped area around a diagonal pedestrian walkway, which in the film contains a sculpture of Poseidon (where The Stratosphere has a sculpture called “LOOK!”).

However, the Poseidon removes The Stratosphere’s iconic 1,149’ (350.2m) tower, extending the rounded façade above its entrance up a dozen or so stories, while also raising the hotel portion to a total of fifty stories, adding a rooftop bar and logo sign.

This new rooftop is borrowed from the AmericasMart roof of Building 3 of the AmericasMart center in downtown Atlanta (where much of the film was shot), which features seventeen long rows of barrel skylights, fanned out from the center.

Beneath these is the Poseidon’s open atrium—really the Grand Atrium on Floor 2 of AmericasMart Building 3, a fourteen-story space, designed by John C. Portman, Jr., typically used as an event space—the setting of the film’s climactic gunfight.

This space is dominated by an elaborate circular bar, with overgrown foliage and detritus from when the Poseidon was supposedly a thriving casino and hotel.

Central pill-shaped elevators move up through the center of the atrium, eventually rising through the ceiling to the exterior, similar to those of the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in Los Angeles, which was built in the wake of Portman’s first atrium hotel, the Hyatt Regency Atlanta.

The lower areas of the atrium are dressed as a disused casino, though with enough lighting to be sufficiently moody, as the antagonists (led by McCaffrey, played by Ciarán Hinds) hunt through the building for Morgan and his family.

Morgan attempts to get the drop on the assailants from an upper balcony, guided by his son, who flies a drone through the atrium at various points.

The gunfight plays out as expected, with Morgan fighting off various gunmen from the bar on the atrium floor.

Meanwhile, some of the attackers head upstairs, giving a good look at a floor plan of the Poseidon.

Upstairs, Morgan’s family (his wife Jessica, played by Michelle Monaghan, and their children) is held hostage by Gwen (Maggie Q) and her thugs, in a suite with views of various prominent Vegas locations: the Wynn Las Vegas. the Sphere (still under construction), the Palazzo at the Venetian, Treasure Island, and so on.

Interestingly, this perspective puts the Poseidon about where the Fashion Show mall is currently located, a couple of miles from The Stratosphere.

The well-appointed suite (in the abandoned Poseidon…) also opens on the interior to a spiral stairwell, down which one of the baddies is dispatched.

The action progresses to the roof, under the Poseidon’s signage, continuing in and around the fiftieth-floor Trident Bar.

These rooftop views further solidify the Poseidon’s location in this phase of the film, with Treasure Island, the Venetian, and the High Roller Observation Wheel to the North.

A multi-level tiki bar, the Trident is the setting for the final fight between Jessica and Gwen

Capping off the film at the Poseidon’s summit, with Jessica as her husband equal and opposite.

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Hotel Event Space Setup Ideas for Engaging Events

Planning an engaging and memorable event requires attention to detail, especially when it comes to selecting the perfect venue. Hotels offer a versatile and sophisticated space for a wide range of events, from corporate meetings to social gatherings. In this blog, we’ll explore innovative hotel event space setup ideas that can transform your event into a truly unforgettable experience. Whether you’re hosting a conference, wedding reception, or a gala dinner, these ideas will help you create a captivating ambiance that impresses your guests.

. Flexible Seating Arrangements

The layout of your event space can significantly impact the overall experience. Consider using flexible seating arrangements such as theater-style seating for presentations, classroom-style for workshops, or round tables for networking events and dinners. This versatility allows you to adapt the space to different purposes throughout your event, keeping attendees engaged and comfortable.

. Creative Stage and Presentation Setup

For events that include presentations or performances, a well-designed stage setup is crucial. Incorporate multimedia elements such as large screens, stage lighting, and audiovisual effects to enhance the visual appeal and impact of your presentations. Utilize branded backdrops or thematic decor to align with the event’s purpose and create a cohesive atmosphere.

. Interactive Networking Zones

Encourage networking and social interaction by incorporating interactive zones within the event space. Create lounge areas with comfortable seating, charging stations, and interactive displays or games related to your event theme or industry. These zones not only facilitate connections among attendees but also add a fun and engaging element to the overall experience.

. Thematic Decor and Lighting Effects

Set the mood and theme of your event through creative decor and lighting effects. Choose colors, textures, and decorative elements that resonate with your event’s purpose or branding. Incorporate LED lighting, intelligent lighting systems, or projections to create dynamic visual effects that captivate attention and create a memorable ambiance.

. Outdoor and Rooftop Settings

Take advantage of outdoor spaces or rooftop areas offered by hotel venues for a unique event experience. Outdoor settings provide a refreshing change of environment, offering opportunities for open-air networking sessions, cocktail receptions, or alfresco dining experiences. Incorporate weather-appropriate decor and amenities to ensure guest comfort and enjoyment.

. Customized Branding Opportunities

Maximize brand visibility and recognition throughout the event space with customized branding opportunities. Utilize banners, signage, digital displays, and branded materials strategically placed in key areas to reinforce your brand message and event theme. Consider incorporating interactive digital elements for immersive brand experiences.

. Innovative Technology Integration

Embrace the latest event technology trends to enhance attendee engagement and interaction. Incorporate interactive voting systems, live polling, event apps, or virtual reality experiences tailored to your event objectives. Leverage technology not only for information delivery but also for creating memorable interactive moments.

Elevate Your Events with Jetsetvenue’s Engaging Hotel Event Space Setup Ideas

Creating engaging and impactful events requires thoughtful planning and attention to detail, especially when it comes to setting up the event space. Incorporating flexible seating arrangements, creative stage setups, interactive networking zones, thematic decor, outdoor settings, customized branding, and innovative technology integration can elevate your event to new heights of success. Jetsetvenue offers exceptional event spaces and services tailored to your needs, ensuring a memorable and seamless event experience. Implement these ideas and watch your events shine with engagement and excitement, leaving a lasting impression on your guests.

By optimizing your event space setup with these ideas and partnering with Jetsetvenue, you can create truly engaging events that stand out and leave a lasting impression on attendees and stakeholders alike. Elevate your events with creativity, innovation, and the perfect venue to host memorable experiences.

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Prompt 22 with Shiggy? Congrats on 500 followers, you deserve many more to be honest!!

Super super old request, so not even sure if this anon follows me anymore, but here it is. It's been a wild time lately, but I finally felt inspired to write this one and wanted to run with it. Thank you for your support, anon! I hope you like it!

Warnings: soft shiggy, fluff, reader is struggling emotionally in the beginning.

Word count: 2338

22. “Take my hand. Just trust me.”

It was one of those days. One of those days where it felt like the world was against you, where you felt you were hanging by a single, frayed thread with a black abyss below you, threatening to swallow you up.

You didn’t want to feel this. You felt fragile. Angry. Sad. You wanted to cry, to scream, to laugh. You weren’t sure what you wanted; emotions swirled in you like a tempest, crashing against you like the wind and rain against a rickety house. It turned your mind to mush and made your chest tight, every nerve in your body tensed like a coil.

But despite the maelstrom roiling within your veins, your outward demeanor was one of calm serenity, your face still as stone with a half-smile plastered to your face. It was a well-practiced façade, perfected over many years to camouflage your internal struggle from curious eyes.

Which was why you found yourself completely stunned when Shigaraki of all people, took notice.

He didn’t say anything outright... not in front of the others. Instead, he walked by where you sat on the old, beat up couch, pausing just long enough to speak in a low tone meant for your ears only.

“Come with me.”

You froze, staring up at him dumbly with your phone in your hand. He didn’t repeat himself, instead waiting with his red eyes staring down at you. His expression was stoic, his chapped lips closed in silence. But his eyes... his eyes held a light in them that seemed to seek you out in the darkness like a candle. It was strong, radiating heat that began to melt the stone of emotion lodged in your throat and unwind the knot in your stomach like skilled, invisible hands.

A long moment passed, and you realized he was still waiting, not allowing you the opportunity of feigning ignorance and refusing his request. You clenched your jaw to keep yourself from worrying your lip between your teeth and stood.

Once he knew he had your compliance, he broke his gaze and led you out of the door towards the old stairwell.

Neither of you spoke as you ascended. Up and up you went, winding your way past the second floor, the third floor, until you finally reached the roof access. The golden glow of afternoon sun exploded into the dimly lit space when Shigaraki pushed the door open. It bathed him in an angelic glow, nearly blinding you as it burned the imprint of his silhouette onto the back of your eyes. It was an ironic contrast to his violent nature; Shigaraki was more demon than angel, with his red eyes and destructive hands. But in this moment, the line of good and evil blurred as he held the door open for you. It was these little moments, these little acts of kindness that stacked like bricks to offer a foundation of stability in your otherwise chaotic world, a creation of safety built by a creature of destruction.

The sun was on its steady descent to the horizon, long shadows beginning to stretch across the rooftops as the world moved below. The top of the roof had an old billboard display, it’s signage long since torn away by the harsh hands of weather and time. The stairs to grant access to its platform were just within reach, and Shigaraki climbed it easily with a strength far greater than his clothed body implied. It was as if gravity were nothing to him, his partially clothed fingers gripping the bars with ease until he was high enough for his feet to find purchase on the rungs below.

You hesitated, staring at the metal rails skeptically. Unlike Shigaraki, you didn’t have the body strength to haul yourself up after him.

“Um...” you started.

He paused and looked down at you from his position, and it took the briefest of moments for him to understand the cause of your hesitation. He descended slightly, one foot on the bottom-most rung as he reached out a free hand to you.

“Here.” He offered.

You stared at his hand, at the leather covering his fingers. They were the only barrier between you and death, but that wasn’t why you hesitated.

You heart pounded in your chest. “I...”

“Take my hand. Just trust me.” Shigaraki said. And again, he waited. He waited with a patience that could only be achieved by understanding, a silent recognition of what your hesitation meant.

It wasn’t just about his quirk, or the touch of his hand. It was about trust. And if anyone understood how difficult it was to trust, it was Shigaraki.

Slowly you raised your hand to his. It wasn’t until your own fingers wrapped around his wrist that he closed his hand around yours. You could feel the warmth of his touch against your wrist where your pulse fluttered wildly. It was like the forging of two links, a chain of faith and surrender connecting the two of you.

With a single pull, he lifted you easily, moving to the side of the ladder to give you room to join him. His strength left you awestruck and breathless as your hands and feet found purchase against the cold metal bars. They felt flimsy beneath your tight grip as you clung to them fearfully, but the metal was far more sturdy than it looked.

Shigaraki framed you against the ladder with his arms on either side of you, hands positioned just below yours on the edges. The heat of his body was warm against your back as he waited for you to begin your ascent. You’d never been so close to him before, and you couldn’t decide if you wanted to lean further into the hard warmth of his body or flee.

But fleeing was impossible, and leaning into his warmth... well, that wasn’t exactly wise either. Still, you felt more secure with him at your back, and it made your ascent easier.

Slowly, carefully, you made your way up. As soon as you reached the platform, you sat down, your back firm against the billboard. The rooftop looked farther down that you’d thought it would, the street below even more so. Your body was rigid with fear as you struggled to ignore the vertigo that threatened to take over.

Not a moment later, you felt the warm comfort of Shigaraki sitting next to you, his arm pressed firmly against yours.

“You won’t fall.” He stated. The words weren’t just meant as empty reassurance. They were a promise, and they wrapped around you as securely as if he were holding you firmly in his arms.

You tore your eyes away from the street down below filled with passing cars and walking people to look at him. His ruby eyes met yours, and there was something strangely soft beneath the sharp-edged jewels. You’d never seen that before; especially when those eyes looked at you.

Heat warmed your body, and you averted your eyes.

“Why did you bring me here?” you asked.

“You looked like you could use it.” He replied. “I come here sometimes. When things start to feel like they’re too much.”

Silence fell for a moment, and you stared down at his hand that sat centimeters from your own. A strong urge to wrap your fingers in his surged deep in your chest, and you fought against it with every fiber of your being.

His voice cut through your internal struggle.

“Look up, or you’re going to miss it.”

“Miss what?” you replied, even as your eyes tore themselves painfully away from the long, calloused digits.

“The sunset.” He replied.

And what a sunset it was. Below, the streets were now blanketed in dusk, the sun too low to reach the asphalt. But here, up on the rooftops, the last vestiges of the day lingered. Clouds chased the setting sun, in a frantic race to bathe themselves in colors of neon pink and hot orange. The sky began to usher in the early signs of twilight, the baby blue of daytime maturing into a dusky blue-grey. The brilliant colors and shining orange of the sun reflected off the windows of the cityscape, a sea of rainbow glass contrasted against the growing shadows. All around you, the day danced hand-in-hand with the evening like star-crossed lovers always destined to kiss only in passing.

It washed away the suffocation you'd been trapped under, cleansing your soul even if only for this moment.

This was a gift. Shigaraki had given you a gift.

Why?

Because he cared. It was the easiest, simplest explanation, yet the hardest one to believe. Sure, some deep, secret part of you had dreamed, fantasized even. But you'd never even bothered to hope, let alone believe...

Shigaraki's voice cut through your epiphany, calm as a lake. “Don’t look at the city.”

“What?” you broke your gaze from the beauty before you to look at him. His eyes didn’t meet yours this time, instead trained far away in the distance.

“Don’t look at the city.” He repeated. “Look beyond it.”

He pointed, and you followed his finger beyond the city’s edge to the mountain ridge silhouetted in deep grey-purple as the sun began to dip behind it. In front of the mountains, low hills blanketed in a pale evening mist rolled down like gentle waves to meet the city’s edge where humanity began. There, the fluidity of nature surrendered to the straight edges of rooftops and streets, freeways and train tracks.

“Do you see it?” he asked. You nodded quietly, and he continued. “Out there... that’s where real freedom is. No rules. No limits. No good or evil, no heroes or villains. Everything just existing as it was meant to. A mouse will be a mouse and a bear will be a bear. The strongest survive until they become the weak. Then their time comes one way or another, making way for whatever comes next, and life goes on. Life and destruction, coexisting as it always has.”

“Sounds dangerous,” you teased through a half-smile.

Shigaraki’s mouth quirked up slightly. “Sounds exciting.” he replied. “At least there, everything is as it seems. There's no false gods or fake morals. No lies, no betrayal.”

Something in his tone made you act on instinct, and you took his hand in yours, winding your fingers with his own.

He looked at you then, his expression guarded, his eyes questioning. But he didn’t pull his hand away, either.

“What are you doing?” he asked.

“Holding your hand.” You replied.

“Why?”

A soft smile curved your lips. “You looked like you could use it.”

He stared at you a moment before he let out a soft, dry chuckle.

A long silence filled the space, pregnant with unspoken confessions wrapped up as forbidden secrets. But it wasn’t uncomfortable, not with your fingers locked together, filling the space where words could not. The sun finally dipped below the mountains, giving way to the city lights as neon signs and streetlights illuminated the evening.

Finally, Shigaraki broke the silence, his voice soft.

“I suppose I do.” He confessed.

A moment passed, and he let out a wry chuckle again.

“I brought you here to help you feel better.” He commented.

His words left an empty space for what he really meant – he hadn’t asked for your comfort. Yet here you were, giving it to him.

You smiled. “Trust me, I do feel better. Thank you for bringing here and sharing this with me.”

He stared at you for a moment before averting his eyes.

More companionable silence followed as you watched the night life come alive. Vehicles passed to the rhythm of the stoplights. People began walking the streets in search of bars. In the distance, spotlights danced back and forth across the sky where a concert was being held. A cold breeze brushed past both of you, causing goosebumps to tighten across your skin.

Perhaps you should have gone inside. It was nighttime now, the sunset long gone. The chill only worsened with each passing minute, the sun’s warmth becoming but a memory only to be replaced by cold starlight.

But you didn’t try to leave, and neither did he. There was something missing, something incomplete. An unasked question, an unspoken answer. To leave now would be to break something; something that didn’t even have a name yet. Something fragile and new.

Your hand squeezed his gently and you leaned your head on his shoulder.

“Tomura...” you whispered. “I promise... I will never lie or betray you.”

Your words were a confession poorly disguised as an oath, and they left your lips with unexpected ease, light in melody but heavy in meaning. The weight of them landed on Tomura’s heart, compressing the air from his lungs until it left him nearly breathless.

There it was.

He wasn’t sure if it would ever come; he wasn’t sure if his silence could will the words he wanted so desperately to hear into existence. But you said them, offering them freely as a gift, and now he didn’t know what to do with them.

You froze against him, your heart in your throat as you waited with bated breath for his reaction.

When he finally did break the silence, it was to say your name. You tilted your head up quickly to meet his eyes, your response rushing out faster and more eagerly than you intended. “Yes?”

His lips captured yours, his partially gloved hand cupping your jaw. The kiss was soft, far softer than you’d ever expected from such a man, even with the texture of his chapped lips against your smooth ones. You leaned into it easily, asserting your words with your actions.

The kiss felt infinite and instant at the same time. When it ended, you found yourself breathless and wanting more.

Tomura pulled away slightly, and your eyes fluttered open to stare into his ruby orbs. His hand was still on your jaw, his thumb stroking along your cheek in a gentle caress.

“Thank you.” He rasped.

[rayj-drash]

Berlin Sketches pt 1

by T. Frank

My grandmother cannot fathom entering Germany. She was a child of the Great Depression and lived through the war safely from the Catskill Mountains of New York while her husband fixed radios on home turf. However, Germany represents a taboo in history for my grandparents as Jews. They would no sooner visit the Brandenberg Gate than they would try scuba diving without an oxygen tank.

 I constantly reflect on the trusted feeling of Home since I lived in Berlin for six weeks in fall of 2018. Previously, the longest trip I took was a ten-day tour of Israel through the organization Birthright: from the peak of a mountain overlooking three desert countries, to the crowded rush of the Jerusalem shuk, and my aversion to a display of American-Israeli nationalism on a military campus. The scenes and feelings form a whirlwind of hazy memories, much like any experience on new land. 

A few days after I arrived back in the Bay Area, I sat in Strawberry Creek Park watching the sun go down and the light blue sky grow faint as night approached, seeking those moments of "awe" that came so suddenly in Berlin. This bright green park reminded me of the open recreational space I loved over there, even though the grass was literally greener on this side of the pond!  I distinctly remember the moment when I scarcely had to look up at the street signs and felt like whichever path I took, I would find my way. Nevertheless, five months ago, I had sent in an application for an unusual art residency, an immersion into the study of grief. I reflected on those periods of my life that had led to some of my deepest creations. Drawings of cancer cells and lungs, struggles to breathe and heal in the midst of choking emotion, flowers and vines winding through the dark themes. I yearned to express my observations of the world through whatever moved me, again.

~~~~~

The journey to Berlin was a three-legged trip with two layovers, leaving Friday evening and arriving at 10:00PM on Saturday. A huge, crowded economy flight, cheap and minimal. I tried to rest as the crew turned off all lights on board. No sooner did I close my eyes than it seemed like the sun was creeping over the horizon, and we touched down to a windy, barren tarmac. It was 9:00AM, as all the passengers disembarked in Reykjavik, Iceland, we felt the chill burrowing through our thin layers and shivered.

On the second leg, as the plane glided to the lowlands, I appreciated the bucolic farmland. I was alone in the Copenhagen airport. The crowds in Reykjavik were more diverse, like a burgeoning metropolis.  By contrast, everyone arriving in this Danish terminal looked alike: tall, blond, and, permit me, Aryan. They traveled in clusters of family groups, chatting, gesturing, smiling. I dragged my suitcase past designer boutiques to a desolate, unfinished terminal, where passengers awaited their flights without customary notice; but learned to say, Takk, Danish for "Thank you". When I finally reached Germany, I connected to the U-bahn, the underground subway. The ride was over an hour long, and I gazed at the subterranean signage, lost once more. Until I arrived at Rathaus Neukölln, and my new roommate Shimon met me outside in the rain.

The next day, I left the mattress that our hostess Amelia had set up on the floor, staggering about with jet lag. Luckily there's oatmeal, my favorite companion. Shimon and his friend Devorah from Tel Aviv are home. We discuss the neighborhood. ‘What if I get terribly lost, not only physically, but mentally, too?’ I thought. ‘Is this a dream? Why am I so far from anyplace I know?’ Devorah suggested a walk to the canal, with a Sunday flea market. Late afternoon, I ventured outdoors and discovered a slice of paradise.

At the end of the block, a large mosaic mural adorned a staircase which I took to have the impression of a rooftop. A large concrete lot surrounded a beautiful community garden. Raised flower beds were home to a bounty of colorful flowers, tall green vegetables grew under the sunshine and painted poles flanked handmade structures. I spotted a concrete ping-pong table, and mustered up the courage to join two men playing. One of them wore a baseball cap with "Cal" emblazoned in blue and yellow; by chance, he attended law school at UC Berkeley, and lived several blocks away from me! After a few rounds of ping-pong, the Germans drank beer and suggested that I check out a nearby landmark before sunset.

Cheered, I walked along and found an "I Love SF" sweatshirt at a pop-up flea market. More surprises awaited. I heard music, and pushed aside brambles to emerge in Hasenheide Park, where a large circle of guitarists and drummers jammed for casual onlookers. I saw an ornate mosque with blue and gold trim, a wide courtyard, and an outdoor faucet for washing hands or drinking cool, crisp water. Next door was Tempelhof Field. A former airport utilized during World War Two to fly-in supplies from the West, the unused tarmac was reinvented as an open recreational wonderland. I entered the gates and was met with flocks of activity: bicyclists, joggers, even a pair doing synchronized roller-skating. Dry, dull grass covered the fields, but a victory garden shined under the setting sun, and the barista of an on-site cafe recommended finding a good perch. 

I joined two boys from Afghanistan, Hasan and Muhamed, watching the sky from tall ladder-seats. Muhamed and I grinned, struggling to hold a conversation between the lack of a common language. Google helped, but broken English got us farther. "Do you know there are still American police in my country?,” he exclaimed. My conscience bristling, I say that most people do not speak of the Afghan-American war anymore. The sun set in deep purple and vivid pink hues. Hasan saw my eyes light up at the sight of his bicycle, and offered me a ride--so, I sat sideways on the frame, clutching his black leather jacket, and answering "Ya" when asked, "Alles Gut?"until I grimaced from discomfort and Hasan laughed--"Kaput!" The two friends saw me off at a bus stop, and I stumbled on board as the passengers stared.

~~~~~

The following Monday, I walked twenty minutes from the apartment to arrive in front of a white-painted gallery, and no one around. Feeling nervous that the entire program was a hoax (just like my parents thought when they read the acceptance letter from the dubious-sounding organization),  I noticed a middle-aged man at a computer in the corner. I knocked on the window, and he let me inside. Here was a room devoid of decoration, save for a long rectangular table and six chairs, three of which were filled by women. Soon, another man entered the room and offered tea, introducing himself as our "mentor". We never referred to him by any name other than his own, even when I suggested “Alek”. He's over six feet tall, shaved head, and wore all black from his long-sleeved turtleneck to his sturdy dress shoes.

The participants introduced themselves. Sarah researched environmental grief, such as the devastation left behind from man-made disasters. Gwen studied grief theories in graduate school. Jasmine hoped to connect to refugees of war. And Sara--no error, there are two--prepared to make an installation honoring a departed friend. Linda would join us the following afternoon and plunge into an exploration of feeling othered through found objects. After we went over studio policies, we shared a bit on why we study grief, bringing several girls to tears. It felt like a group therapy session--and it wouldn't be the last. 

~~~~~

Dear Talya, Gone to synagogue. It's a short walk from the canal. I forget the street name-'Pflug'-something. Come join me for Yom Kippur services. Love, Devorah. Without consulting a map, I asked for directions from three different shopkeepers to find the synagogue. Luckily, they understood English and didn’t express unsavory reactions to my Jewish-ness. Once I found the path parallel to the Canal, the temple came into view: a large building curving around a tranquil block, with stained glass windows and a grand façade. Security officers were stationed outside, and I was screened before entering. "Are you Jewish?" they ask.. "Yes." Unmoved, they question, "Do you pray?" 

In August, I went to Washington, DC for my cousin’s wedding. Her family and friends are modern orthodox, or, religious. The day before the wedding, we were in shul for Shabbat services. During the long morning prayers, I read the English version of the Torah portion. The text alluded to the treatment of rape by virtue of marriage or the punishment of execution. By coincidence, this was the same chapter I studied for my Bat Mitzvah twelve years ago, but I must have been too young to grasp such explicit content. I left the room and spent the rest of services out in the hallway, tending to the potted plants as a distraction. 

Did I pray? Not willfully on that day in the synagogue. Internally, yes, throughout my life: the inner dialogue between my spirit and the spirit of a G-d. But in practice, only with family over Shabbat blessings. So I answered, "No. But my Israeli friend is in there, can I go in?" 

Yom Kippur services were surprisingly welcoming in Germany. Although the congregation was divided amongst the men and women, the dress code was more relaxed (jeans, white t-shirts), and several of the men held babies on their shoulders as the rabbi sang in Hebrew. I found Devorah and stood beside her. I recognized the somber prayer, "Avinu Malkeinu", and it felt no different than my family's congregation. The prayer books here were German on one side, and Hebrew on the other.

 After the ceremony, we passed by plenty of people enjoying the balmy weather at dusk. Devorah was reminded of holidays in her country, riding her bike freely while everyone took time off to relax. Shimon met us to break the fast with noodle phơ. I was lucky to connect with "my people", thousands of miles away from home. As a child, I remember feeling like my relatives’ religious differences divided us. However, my cultural upbringing is something I've retained and appreciate. Joining Israelis in Germany for Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, was akin to sharing a secret amongst friends.

~~~~~

  As the weeks went by, I developed a habit of visiting the community garden, mornings before heading to the studio and nights on my way home. One weekend, I felt antsy as I read a book called The Truth Will Set You Free by Alice Miller. There was a campfire at the garden as they observed summer changing to chilly Autumn. I surveyed the party scene before resting into a corner of a homemade wooden bench under the dim glow from industrial lights around the lot.  Although the setting was not condusive to reading, I was shy to join the group. But, when I repositioned myself next to the fire, it was apparent that these young, hip, multinational guests preferred to speak in English. Rosa asked what I’m doing in Berlin. When I told her I’m studying grief, her voice got excited and she invited her friends into the conversation.

Annika was vivacious and full of life. I noticed her wisps of fuzzy blonde hair, bright in the glow of the fire. She was working on a memoir, and was also the subject of a photoshoot documenting her journey with cancer. As she spoke, I folded a paper crane and gave it to her, provoking a sense of delight. My idea for the residency then was to make a handmade book for participants to share their experiences of grief, and to make origami together. Annika agreed to be interviewed the following week.

~~~~~

I took the S-bahn, the above-ground trolley, several miles northwest where the buildings  are close to the city center. Annika told her story: how, at age 26, she discovered the cancer in her breast and rushed into several months of intensive treatment including antibody therapy, anti-hormone medicine, and chemotherapy. She ultimately received a double mastectomy and chose breast implants. For a month after surgery, Annika couldn't lift her arms over her head. It was painful, but her energy was focused on how to function normally again. Now, she was in recovery, undergoing radiation and daily physical therapy. She wholeheartedly embraced her body, and I felt a mixture of awe and love for her resilience and positive attitude.

I encouraged Annika to leave her mark in a communal scrapbook of stories. She drew a breast in pastel colors with words circling the nipple, such as "soft"-, "round"-, "hope"-, and "loss".- After I left the apartment, I boarded the train and closed my eyes. In the dark, I envisioned a bare, cream-colored orb, shiny and wet, like a peeled lychee fruit. Perhaps, I reasoned, this represented Annika's true self.

Back in the studio, I was at a loss to contribute during our group discussion. I almost broke down, overcome with emotions that arose from the interview. So I took a break from the sterile white walls, and sat under the chestnut tree in the courtyard. I picked up a spiny shell, cracked it open to reveal a creamy-brown belly. I wrote a meditation on the seed of the tree. I reflected on impermanence, on patience, on Annika taking her time to heal yet reveling in every healthy moment. I like taking my time.

"Hey Aleksander," I remarked in the midst of studio time, "Since the interview with Annika, I’ve been feeling down.” My mentor was sitting at a desk, drinking tea and writing in one of his many small notebooks. "Do you feel your own grief surface?," he replied. "No, more like I put myself in her shoes, and feel compassion." He advised, "Keep a journal--one just for yourself, your thoughts and daily experiences. And one for your work in the residency; write down everything you're thinking. It'll help, trust me."

----- Talia Frank lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. She contributes to the Donut Club, an East Bay writer’s group. Visiting Berlin in 2018 inspired a love of community gardens and allowed her to re-examine Judiasm within a global context.

Reach the author: tfrank@cca.edu 

Visual art: www.cargocollective.com/taliafrank

Blog: https://wanderlustblumen.wordpress.com

[nyc-urbanism]

THE TIMES SQUARE THEATER (PART III of III) Our last post left off with the Times Square theater narrowly averting multiple demolition attempts in the 70s and 80s. While the other theaters on the block were restored in the 1990s, the Times Square underwent various attempted repurposes including a professional wrestling-themed restaurant, club, and clothing store. All of these proposals failed, leaving the theater boarded up for over two decades, as the Times Square became a major tourist destination. In 2017, @stillmandevelopment was selected by The New 42nd to restore the theater for adaptive reuse, while preserving the theater's historic elements. The proposal incorporated the theater’s history, emphasizing its unique characteristics. Stillman proposed a $100 million renovation – approved by the Historic Preservation Committee – incorporating many of the original architectural details. The renovation calls for lifting the original limestone facade by 5 feet, creating a more dominating presence on 42nd St. Inside, original ornament �� like the domed ceiling, arch, stage boxes, and cartouches – have been meticulously cataloged and are being restored. The former theater interior will then be converted into a double-height space that connects to a glass extension, leading to an outdoor rooftop. The glass will wrap the columns and cantilever over the street, allowing visitors a vista outside through the columns – and giving pedestrians a view in of the original architectural elements. The relation between the interior space and the public sidewalk is marvelous and emphasizes flow between the two, visibly and physically – proof that planning in Times Square has evolved from the inward-oriented public spaces common the 80s. When complete, the restored structure will offer 52,000 square feet of dynamic multi-level space over five levels for retail, entertainment or restaurant. The restoration will feature the addition of 4,000 square feet of LED billboard signage (currently the Times Square was one of the only frontages on 42nd Street without billboards). Construction started this year and plans to be completed in 2020, in time for the theater’s 100th anniversary. (at Times Square Theater) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByDkP_sHsr7/?igshid=1inmbkhjb60xa