The 100 Years of Maria Montessori Celebration was a two part event held at the University of Houston, Main Campus on October 6, 2007 and was attended by over 5000 people. The Global Village was a fun family festival that consisted of 10 cultural huts representing cultures from around the world including North America, France, Italy and Saudi Arabia.

Throughout the day, attendees were treated to stage performances from Grammy Award Nominee, Dave Rudolf and Performing Cirque Artist Rebekah Loeweke. Andrea White kicked off the event with a stage presentation to the sponsors and walked thru the grounds perusing all the fun huts and was amazed by the exhibition detailing the life of Maria Montessori. The evening show was an amazing cultural performance with the highlight being a cirque du soliel performer who enchanted the guests with her aerial feats. Other performances include an African drummer band, a Brazilian dance ensemble and the spectacular, breath-taking performance by the Chinese Dragon stilt walkers.

Coordination Efforts included:

• concept development and creative design for all events including event theme
• production of timelines and blueprints
• coordinated all collateral material, including invitations and program
• coordinated underwriting and sponsorship packets
• budget development and maintenance
• vendor selection and contract negotiations
• coordinated production and installation of a Montessori timeline
• talent show design and production
• on-site logistics and operations
• all vendor coordination
• coordinated production of event program
• coordinated on-site logistics including significant audiovisual setup
• coordinated cultural huts with participating Montessori schools
• produced and directed 30 minute celebration video for the event
• coordinated awards program, and directory
• coordinated talent for the show including adherence to riders
• coordinated ticket sales
• supervised set-up and post event tear down

Clients Comments:  “When I hired you to do the event, I had no idea that you would do that amazing of a job.  Your time and dedication to the project was inspiring.  The celebration video was exceptional.” – Munir Shivji, Innovative Montessori Schools