China Design Now’s opening gala demonstrates how entertainment during your event can elevate the experience to an entirely new level.

Event Planner Karie Burch flavored the international focus of the Portland Art Museum’s newest exhibit with heavy infusions of local talent. Portland quartet Third Angle filled the air with music of modern Chinese composers while Portland Fashion Synergy models styled by Smashcut Studios posed atop glowing neon cubes in ethereal designs by Chinese sensation Chong Jian. During Vibrant Table‘s feast of Northwest-Asian fusion, Pendulum dancers performed rhythmic contortions while dangling from ribbons. Guests finished the night with a little shake-down to The David Cooley Band.

Entertainment Gallery

Unless othewise indicated, photos by Leah Nash Photography.

Also see: China Now Event Design Gallery

More to come!