TIMELINE OF BLUE HERON PRODUCTIONS
8th Edition of the Swiss Red Cross Ball, "The Magic of Africa"
CFF Halles
Starring Ismael Lo
June 6
Over 800 Guests
Fashion Show produced by Arasa Morelli
Honorary Chairman was Miss Shania Twain
An important collection on loan from the Museum of Ethnography
2011
3rd Editions of The Swiss Red Cross Gala in Basel
January 22
Private Jet hangar of Jet Aviation
Sponsored by Bank Sarasin
1st World Cancer Gala for UICC, the International Union for Cancer Control based in Geneva
February 5
High Patronage of Princess Dina Mired of Jordan, Director of King Hussein Cancer Society
Performance by Pitingo and Belen Lopez, top flamenco singer and dancer at Halles Secheron
Private client event for Jet Aviation during Ebace
May 17
Musee Ariana with the "Three Singing Waiters"
10th Anniversary of the Swiss Red Cross Ball, "The Swinging Sixties"
Starring the Jersey Boys, the story of "Franki Valli and the Four Seasons" London's top West End Musical
May 28
Fashion Show by Bogh-Art Jewelers, Chistian Louboutin
Supported by Rolex Watches
Forte Village (Sardina)
Private Event
September 30
Sanfilippo Charity Gala
November
Kempinski in Geneva
Jet Aviation during Ebace
May 14
Grand Theatre
2012
11th Edition of the Swiss Red Cross Ball, "The Silk Road" - "Zear of the Dragon" at the Arena in Geneva
June 9
Member of the Honorary Committee Michelle Yeoh opened the Ball
Shen Wei choreographed "Folding", which was performed in the Beijing Olympics
Guo Pei, a star of Chinese haute couture, presented her breathtaking "Legend of the Dragon" collection. This year, the Ball enjoyed the precious support of the Hôtel Beau Rivage Geneva, the Guaranty Trust Bank, Blacksand Watches by Mouawad and the partnership of Air France KLM and BCD Travel who sponsored the flight and the artists.
Six Senses VIP Hotel event
September 13
Sanfilippo Charity Gala
November
Kempinski Hotel in Geneva
12th Edition of the Swiss Red Cross Ball, "Dreams from the Bosphorus"
June 8
2013
Jet Aviation during Ebace
May 21
Foundation Jan Michalski pour l'Ecriture et la Littérature Inauguration
June
2014
Sommets Musicaux, Gstaad
February
VIP Luncheron - Chateau d'Oex
Montgolfiere Balloon Festival
Organization of events for The American International Club of Geneva
Mary Hofstetter becomes Director of Development and COO
September 1
2017
General Electric Healthcare during WHA
May 21 & 23
1: Women In Global Health Gala "Heroines of Health"
2: Accelerating Healthcare Development through financing and sustainable partnerships
1995-2001
Mary Hofstetter joined the British Red Cross as the Director of Fundraising Events. Organizing 4 major events each year: The British Red Cross Ball, The Annual Fashion Gala, a polo tournament and the Celebrity Calender
2002-2013
Birth of the Swiss Red Cross Ball in 2002
and Blue Heron Productions in 2005.
Mary Hofstetter retitled as Executive Director of the Swiss Red Cross Ball
Ralph Lauren Gala Fashion Show
April 23rd
Claridge's Hotel, 250 Guests
Scottish Rock-n-Reel Gala at the Guildhall Home of the Lord Mayor of London
January
300 Guests, Black tie dinner
Fashion Show: Loro Piano & Hamilton & Inches Jeweller
2002
First Swiss Red Cross Ball, "La Dolce Vita" in Geneva, starring Zucherro
May 23
750 Guests
Decor by Bulgari, catering by five-star Hotel Beau Rivage, reception by Moët & Chandon
Patrons: President of the Swiss Confederation, Mr. Kaspar Villiger, HRH Princess Maria Gabiella of Savoy, Countess Maily Zegna di Monterubello
2003
2nd Edition of the Swiss Red Cross Ball
May 10
H.S.H. Prince Albert of Monaco was Honorary Overseas President
The Arena was decorated Moroccan style in honour of Claude Lelouch's award-winning film shot in Morocco, "And Now... Ladies and Gentleman" with Miss Patricia Kaas and Jeremy Irons who came to the Gala
Moroccan menu was created by the five-star Hôtel Beau Rivage and Möet & Chardon sponsored the champagne
Lavazza created a "Berber" coffee bar and the guests danced to the Dov Amiel orchestra
The gala was sponsored by Merrill Lynch
Launching of first Swiss Red Cross Gala in Zurich
September 25
400 Guests attended black tie
Featuring Christian Dior Fall-Winter Collection, Dolder Hotel
Special performance by Patricia Kass
Queen Rania Al-Abdullah of Jordan was our Honorary Overseas President
British Red Cross London Ball
800 Guests in black tie
Featuring the Buena Vista Social Club starring Ibrahim Ferrer and the Tropichavana Dancers from Havana, "Havana Nights" in the Grand Ballroom, London Hilton, Park Lane
2004
3rd Edition Swiss Red Cross Ball, "Havana Nights"
800 Guests
Starring Ibrahim Ferrer and Omara Portuondo and the Buena Vista Social Club Orchestra in the CCF Halles in Morges
Private Jet VIP dinner and entertainment for Jet Aviation during EBACE, the European Business Aircraft Conference
May 2004
200 Guests
Château d'Allaman
4th Edition Swiss Red Cross Ball
Starring Ronan Keating
Over 750 Guests
CFF Halles 19th century train station
An incredible tree was brought in as a centerpiece and crystal beads by Swarovski
Sponsored by Van Cleef & Arpels, Hôtel Beau-Rivage, Jet Aviation and BMW
2005
2016
AIC Events Luncheons
July 4 - American Inderpendance Day
Thanksgiving Night
General Electric Healthcare during WHA
May 24 & 25
"Swinging Sixties" British Red Cross Jubilee Ball, Grand Ballroom, London Hilton
November 23
700 Guests
Guest Performance by Petula Clark and her orchestra
Choreographed dance with primaballerina Deborah Bull- "Who's that Pussycat"
Invitation designed by Pucci, Mrs. Laudomina Pucci attended as Patron
Dancing by Bootleg Beatles, Twinings and Royal Doulton collaborated to create a Tea Garden
The Nippon Foundation - Symposium on Leprosy
June 18
Maison de la Paix
2015
Lancement de la marque genevoise "Obsessivecompulsive"
Production Launch
October 6
4th July - American Independance Day
Thanksgiving at Hotel Beau Rivage in aid of the Geneva Red Cross
November
1st Red Cross Gala in Basel
Joaquin Cortès, celebrated flamenco dancer with his contemporary ballet troupe
Sponsored by Bank Sarasin
Placido Dominco was the Honorary Patron
Swiss International Airlines supported the event by flying in the entire troupe and Swissôtel sponsored accomodation for artists and VIPs
5th Edition Swiss Red Cross Ball "La Nuit des Orchidées"
May 13
950 Guests
Starring pop violonist Vanessa-Mae
Honorary Patron: Her Royal Highness Princess Ubolratana of Thailand
2000 orchids were flown in from Thailand to decorate the Arena
Sponsored by Van Cleef & Arpels, Omega Watches, the Hôtel Beau Rivage & Patara for the cuisine
2006
Swiss Red Cross Golf Tournament at the Domain Imperial in Gland
Celebrity golfers competed to raise funds for the Swuiss Red Cross aid projects
Supported the Van Cleef & Arpels VIP event for the Russian New Year at the Palace Hôtel in St. Moritz by securing the famous Russian performer Valeria
"Snowflakes & Diamonds Gala" for Van Cleef & Arpels at the Carlton Hotel in St. Moritz
Starring pop violonist Vanessa-Mae
February 22
7th Edition of the Swuiss Red Cross Ball, "The Best of Brazil"
Starring Latin Grammy-Award winning Daniela Mercury
May 24 at Palexpo
Honorary Patron was Gilberto Gil, Minister of Culture
Sponsored from Van Clee & Arpels, Hublot Watches, Carlos Miele, the top Brazilian fashion house, who presented his exquisit collection
The Hotel Beau Rivage created a luxurious menu through their Michelin star chef
2nd Edition of the Red Cross Gala in the Foyer of the Ballet of Basel
November 26
Choreographed by Richard Wherlock who created a contemporary ballet entitled "One Off"
Sponsored by The Bank Sarasin
Private Jet VIP dinner and the entertainment for Jet Aviation during Ebace, the European Business Aircraft Conference, in May at the Golf Club of Beaumont
200 Guests
A "Tribute for Ray Charles" was produced for them
2007
6th Edition Red Cross Ball, "Stetson, Satin & Lace"
CFF Halles in Morges
June 9
Featured a "Tribute to Johnny Cash" who recorded a song and video entitled "Riding the Rails"
A Fashion Show was organised by Lela Rose from Dallas to the music of Enio Morricone coinjointly with Van Cleef & Arpels jewellery and Omega Watches
Miss Shania Twain was the Honorary Patron
A gallery of the works of the most famous photographer of the original American Indians, Edgar Curtis
The Hôtel Beau Rivage created an amazing menu including bison
Other sponsors: Swiss International Airlines, Bank Piguet, PricewaterhouseCoopers
Featured Richard Prince's
2008
2st Sanfillippo Children's Fashion Show at the Mandarin Oriental Hôtel in Geneva
November 7
Featuring of the Il Pinco Pallino collection
Supported by Piaget through a donation and Roger Dubuis by a necklace for the charity auction to be conducted by Caroline Lang of Sotheby's
2010
9th Edition of The Swiss Red Cross Ball, "Splendeur of India"
May 29
800 Guests
Patronage of His Highness the Maharaja of Jodphur
Guests performer. Anoushka Shankar
Fashion Show choreographed by Varun Bahl
Sponsored by The Guaranty Trust Bank, Veolia Environment, Quatar Airways, Bogh-Art Jewellers, Rolex Watches
Indian menu created by Hôtel Beau Rivage
3rd Edition of the Christian Dior Gala in Zurich at the Dolder Hotel
September 19
400 Guests
Sponsored by Credit Suisse, Tribute to Grace Kelly
Supported by H.S.H Prince Albert de Monaco
1st Sanfillippo Children's Fashion Show at the Hôtel Beau Rivage in Geneva
November
Cordelia de Castellane from Paris came in and featured their children's collection
Blue Heron Productions organized the fashion show through a choreograph we worked with on several occasions
2009
Private Jet VIP dinner and entertainment for Jet Aviation during Ebace
In May at Chateau de Coppet
200 Guests themed to Middles Ages
Fire-eaters, falcons, musicians entertained the guests through the evening with a dinner served by Guignard caterers
3rd Christian Dior Red Cross Gala at The Dolder in Zurich
Sponsored by Credit Suisse
September 29
400 Guests
The Patron was H.R.H. Queen Rania of Jordan
