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Illusions of Grandeur

Thinking about a wedding at Pebble Beach, a reunion, a corporate retreat—or any event you want to make super special?

The team at Illusions of Grandeur does more than create illusions… they transform stuff. Need a circus big top, or a pirate ship? No problem. For over 20 years, these trend-setting event planners have been transforming spaces (from airplane hangars to aquariums) into gala event venues. With two warehouses filled with props – and over 12,000 square feet of inventory – they can pretty much turn any fantasy into reality.

 

Watch this short video to see how they transformed a plain vanilla hotel ballroom into a Superhero-themed event. (Guests came dressed as their favorite hero or villain… the original Batmobile even made an appearance!)

Don’t Squid Around!

Family activities in MontereyI mean, do squid around… cause there’s gonna be oceans of family fun at Monterey’s first annual Clam Chowder and Calamari Festival, May 26-28.

Clam Chowder and Calamari?

Yep. Let it never be said that the city of Monterey has trouble finding excuses to celebrate. This free festival at the Custom House Plaza at Fisherman’s Wharf will feature music and entertainment, arts and crafts, marine exhibits, cooking demos, and plenty of food and drink. (Besides soup and squid, there will be fish and chips, pasta, sandwiches, strawberry shortcake, caramel apples, cookies, ice cream and more.)

Beer, wine and margaritas will be available, and three live bands will play each day, including John “Broadway” Tucker, the Cachugua Playboys and Red Beans and Rice.

Hours are 11am – 7pm Saturday and Sunday and 11am – 6pm Monday.