Joe's Movement Emporium

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  Paris Design developed branding, event design, scenic art, and catering for this interGALActic evening – celebrating 25 years and beyond of Joe's Movement Emporium. Then, coordinated its entire pivot, re-branding and reprogramming as it morphed three times, at the onset of the Covid-19 Pandemic.

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  Joe's Movement Emporium Save the Date Postcard – prepping guests for this Multiverse event! (Side 2)

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  Save the date emails sent out weekly starting six weeks before the Gala event

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  Cartoon strip story line and sponsorship levels developed for Joe's 25th Multiverse Mashup

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  Event overview included with the sponsor package

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  The Starship Emporium transformed Joe's interior space, 3 dance studios, theater and lobby into multiverse themed event spaces styled with Afro-futuristic, Glam Rock, Super-Hero and Sci-Fi elements. Guests were encouraged to come creatively costumed.

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  Set in a Futuristic Space-Age Mount Ranier, The entry to "Starship Emporium" sets the mood for an out-of this world gala. Aluminum foiled buildings and light effects offer many photo ops as guests arrive!

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  Beam Yourself Here! The entry portal to the Starship Emporium where you beam aboard then ascend the laser lit up-ramp into Joe's Space.

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  The Star Bar at the center of Joe's, is modeled after Guinan's Bar from Star Trek. Where the mighty come to meet and mingle, it serves intergalactic drinks while the crew pass exotic appetizers from across the multiverse – Jambazi Nuggets, Frost Giant Shrimp Cocktails, Avenger Pops and Starfleet Sliders.

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  Ziggy's Dig-In and the Spiders from Mars Buffet borrows from David Bowie to bring a Glam Rock / Sci-Fi dining experience to the Starship Emporium. The Meteor Lounge evokes the Starship Emporium's holideck where the crew goes to kick back and chill with hand crafted cocktails. One wall offers a peek into the cosmos.

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  Simulating a time-warp, an overhead screen projects historical images of Joe's Movement Emporium, its sponsors, staff, and performers from 1995 to 2020

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  Sponsors, donors, staff and special events were all branded thematically in this overhead floating presentation

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  Milestone events, memorable performances and satellite programs were also included in the program

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  Inspired by Ziggy Stardust & the Spider's from Mars tour, this giant chandelier hovers over the space age buffet. Delicacies being served included: Major Tom's Tzatiki, Space Cowboy Caviar, Arachnoid Angles, Klingon Wings, Saturn Rings, Binary Bites, Vegan Veggies, and Tribble Nibbles.

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  This illuminated Spider is made entirely from recycled materials collected at Joe's including: plastic bottles, coffee cans, fabric, and LED lights. Each 15' long leg is skinned with biodegradable plastic.

Joe’s Movement Emporium celebrates 25 Years and Beyond with an out-of-this-world Glam Gala. This Multiverse Mashup is Sci-Fi inspired, Afro-futuristic styled, and Rock & Roll fueled for a "Comic-conic" costume rave. 

Star Date Log 2020: Ziggy Stardust hitches a ride on the Starship Emporium. After a quick stop in Wakanda where some Avengers join the crew, we land at Joe’s just in time to save the day.

In an all too-real, sci-fi adventure nobody saw coming, we totally pivoted this event (3 times) to ultimately deliver a virtual, Creative Revolution. In the midst of a racially-charged pandemic, Joe's streamed an evening of voices and action to heal our souls. 

See Joe's Virtual Creative Revolution here.

A giant Spider from Mars still dangles at the Emporium.