Phillip's Galleries

Before the main event, many jackets costumized by artists and designers were shown in the silent auction.

Here’s the jacket Carlos created.

He’s donated jackets to DIFFA for many years now.

It’s always interesting to see the different directions people take with their designs.

Here’s one of the more extreme makeovers.

Lots of people wear their jackets to the event.

At this formal event, everyone looked their best.

Lots of nice looking couples enjoying the evening.

No, I didn’t wear this to the event!

This was after the main event, when we went casual to the after party.

I didn’t *quite* feel up to wearing the tie-dye pants!

As a caterer, Disney was interested in the presentation of the meal.

These nice young lads were present just to make sure no one fell while stepping down off the runway.

So considerate!

Our own Patric Nast did extra duty this evening,

Putting in a convincing performance as Freddy Mercury.

My favorite part of the set.

Carlos designed the set for the event, and I created these screens. During Act Two, an aeralist was flown down the runway, stretching the 30-foot center screen into place behind her.

This launch took place in just a few seconds, and absolutely astounded the audience.

The screens and effect were very tricky to create, but the end result was amazing!