Classical Tents satisfies savvy shoppers

April 1, 2022  |  Projects

Katherine Lockridge bought Classical Tents and Party Goods 27 years ago with co-owner Ben Naylor while completing her Master of Education degree. She didn’t pursue teaching in the traditional sense, but Lockridge has since educated herself on an industry she and Naylor knew nothing about at the ti…
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Inspired: Skyline Events

April 1, 2022  |  Inspired!, Projects

Skyline Events staged this beautiful wedding in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., under an Aurora Sailcloth tent manufactured by Anchor Industries Inc. The floor was constructed with Bil-Jax 2100 and featured custom rounded corners, which were designed to mirror the profile of the rounded tents. Photo courte…
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Foundation of a holiday festival

December 1, 2021  |  Showcase

McCarthy Tents and Events puts community first with a holiday event—despite the risks of the day.  by Sigrid Tornquist To plan an event today means taking more risk than ever. Given COVID-19 and its known and unknown variants, the stakes are particularly high. Before plans are set in motion a…
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Redefining resilience

December 1, 2021  |  Installation Spotlight

Mississippi Tent & Party Rental installs a field hospital in a parking garage. In August 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic hit the state of Mississippi hard. As the virus spread rapidly throughout the region, the University of Mississippi Medical Center, located in Jackson, Miss., turned to Mississipp…
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Inspired! Reception with a view

December 1, 2021  |  Inspired!

In June, Stamford Tent & Event Services, Stamford, Conn., installed a Spinnaker sailcloth tent for a wedding. The client requested that the tent be elevated to provide guests with a view of the water from the reception. The floor had to be raised to 22 feet in one corner to elevate it over the t…
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Inspired! A sweet 16 to remember

October 1, 2021  |  Inspired!, Projects

It’s Your Party Events Inc., an event and wedding planning, consulting and design company based in Boca Raton, Fla., ensured an Arabian Nights-themed sweet 16 party in Wellington, Fla., was a smashing success. Accounting for the height of a tree that was in the center of the space, the company ins…
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Fore! Arena Americas builds structures at the Ryder Cup

October 1, 2021  |  Showcase

When the PGA of America released a request for proposal for an experienced tent and event rental company to handle structures for four of its ongoing major tournaments until 2025, Arena Americas in Oak Creek, Wis., submitted a bid and ultimately won the contract. Three of the events take place each …
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Safely packing in the people

August 1, 2021  |  Showcase

The Twin Cities Auto Show draws more attendees than ever to a new outdoor tented venue. by Sigrid Tornquist Perhaps an auto show is the perfect event to bring a shimmer of hope and usher COVID-weary people back into the practice of safely celebrating at large gatherings. And maybe it’s an idea who…
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A dino-mite installation

August 1, 2021  |  Installation Spotlight

Sandone Productions Inc. helps to create an immersive experience for Jurassic World fans. Sandone Productions Inc., a Dallas, Texas-based full-service event company that specializes in tents and awnings, was recently contacted by a client about a project of brachiosaurus-sized proportions—literall…
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