2016 Burlingame On the Avenue Boasts New Vendors and Exciting Entertainment

Save the date for one of the Peninsula's premiere summer arts and entertainment festivals, returning to Burlingame Avenue on August 20-21, 2016. 

Burlingame On the Avenue will fill the streets of downtown Burlingame with hundreds of unique artisans displaying hand-crafted products, delicious foods and beverages, and exciting performances.

Burlingame On the Avenue is proud to once again offer three entertainment stages throughout the festival which boast a variety of unique musical and dance performances. 

The expanded, interactive Children's Playland area will be open to children of all ages, offering family friendly rides, carnival style games and much more. 

"Burlingame On the Avenue" is hosted by the Burlingame Chamber of Commerce and is free to the community. The festival runs from 10am-6pm on Saturday, August 20th and Sunday, August 21st. For additional information, visit http://www.burlingamechamber.org or call 650-344-1725. 

Orchid Prints Paired With Matching Live Orchids at This Year's Pacific Orchid Exposition

Past met present at the front entrance area of this year's Pacific Orchid Exposition, as Arader Galleries provided beautiful nineteenth-century orchid prints and watercolors to line the entryway.

Each painting was accompanied by matching live orchids and each were a distinct species--not hybrids. The displays were the perfect interpretation of this year's show theme, "A Legacy of Orchids," which explored the history of these amazing plants. Orchids fascinated audiences hundreds of years ago just as they still do today. POE attendees were able to see in person just how well each artist captured the flowers' likeness.

Paphiopedilum lawrenceanum hyeanum and chamberlainianum

Odontoglossum crispum

Paphiopedilum charlesworthii

Paphiopedilum venustum

The Larose Group/PR Magic Receives 2016 "Best of San Mateo" Award

The Larose Group, also known as PR Magic, has been selected for the 2016 "Best of San Mateo" award in the category of Public Relations and Publicity by the San Mateo Award Program.

The Larose Group/PR Magic has been in operation for over 25 years and publicizes numerous companies, non-profit organizations and events throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.

The PR Agency has worked with important Peninsula clients over the years, including the San Mateo Public Library, the Downtown San Mateo Association, Episcopal Senior Communities including St. Paul's Towers, San Francisco Towers and Webster House, the Peninsula Youth Ballet, the Lifemark Group, the Burlingame Chamber of Commerce, the San Mateo Harvest Festival and the College of San Mateo's Jazz on the Hill event. 

"We are thrilled to be recognized for this award," said Frances Larose, CEO of the Larose Group. "San Mateo is such a thriving community full of innovative businesses. To be named as the best in the PR and Publicity sector is truly an honor for our company."

Each year the San Mateo Award Program identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and the greater community. 

Winners are determined based on information gathered both internally from the San Mateo Award Program and data provided by third parties.

                                                                                     

About the Larose Group/PR Magic

The Larose Group/PR Magic is a full service PR Firm located on the San Francisco Peninsula. It specializes in publicizing small to mid-size businesses and offers services in public relations, advertising, marketing, promotions, social media and event planning. For additional information, please visit www.prmagic.com or email info@prmagic.com

About the San Mateo Award Program

The San Mateo Award Program is an annual awards program honoring the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the San Mateo Area. Recognition is given to those companies that have shown the ability to use their best practices and implemented programs to generate competitive advantages and long term value.

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PR Magic Welcomes LOCZIdesign as New Client!

Welcoming the LOCZIdesign Group!

The Larose Group/PR Magic is delighted to begin work with a new client, San Francisco-based interior design company LOCZIdesign. LOCZI's mission is to create spaces that balance and inspire, with a focus on fulfilling each client's specific needs and aesthetic vision.

LOCZIdesign was started by Paige Loczi in 2005. The firm's unique and innovative approach has continued to surprise designers and clients alike. Their studio (shown below) with its revolving art and event space offers continual inspiration within the design community.

Each member of the LOCZIdesign team brings their expertise and critical eye to every project. Paige, the founder and creative director, is a visionary with the ability to connect different elements, take risks and ultimately arrive at a unique and inspiring product. Catrina is LOCZIdesign's senior project manager; she is the analytical and technical expert of the group, who ensures that all materials are installed properly. Mike, the operations director, manages the business side of the firm, using a structured approach to find solutions and streamline the process. Associate designer Margo has a creative eye and is especially gifted in designing custom pieces and utilizing new and innovative products. Nina, a designer, is an expert in spacial planning who works through problems and smooths bumps in the road with her can-do attitude. Lastly, Mennlay is the blogger and social media maven for LOCZIdesign who connects the group with the community.

We could not be more thrilled to work with such a talented and passionate group of people. Their renovations and designs constantly blow us away (check out some before-and-after pictures of some of the projects on their website!). We are excited to bring more media attention and exposure to LOCZIdesign so that the entire San Francisco Bay Area can be as impressed with this firm as we are!

Head over to LOCZIdesign's website to take a look at some of their fantastic work!