The first Mercedes SL65 AMG “Black Series” super sports car in North America had its coming out party on Monday, March 23, 2009 in Raleigh, North Carolina and Showtime Events was there!

Showtime Events provided the specialty lighting at the invite only private party where the proud owner revealed the car to a group of 30 close friends.  With only 175 of these monsters scheduled to ever make it to North America, this was truly a special event.

With a combination of Airstar lighting and high powered LEDs the car made its first appearance once the sun went down and it got dark around 8pm. The crowd cheered and took hundreds of pictures of the V12, 700 horsepower rocket ship of a car.

Cigars, wine, and an incredible spread of food provided by Katherine White and Rocky Top Catering made the entire event spectacular. On top of the Airstar Crystal 160 lighting balloon Showtime Events also provided illuminated IceMagic LED highboy cocktail tables, black pipe and drape, and LED up-lighting around the outdoor deck and backyard.

What a great night in North Raleigh! The brand new Renaissance Hotel that is part of the North Hills complex pulled out all the stops for a special evening for the new hotel’s investors and friends. The invite only cocktail reception included signature drinks, amazing food prepared by the hotel’s excelled kitchen, live entertainment, and IceMagic tables, lights, and other decor provided by Showtime Events.

The highlight of the new grand ballroom was a large green circular acrylic LED bar in the center of the floor that featured a purple 2 tiered octagon center table for illuminated glassware and bottles. Around the bar 8 illuminated cocktail tables lit the room. 8 additional LED’s were placed in the 4 corners of the room to up-light the ballroom with complimentary colors.

Finally a dimmed Crystal 160 balloon rose above the head of the band pulling everyone further into the ballroom and to hear the cool jazz and swing sounds. The guests openly made positive comments about the food, drinks, new ballroom, and the entire event. Showtime Events was proud to be part of such a fabulous night and work with our friends Bill, Richard, Jessica and Megan at the Renaissance!