Eisenhower Hospital 50th Anniversary Celebration

Executive Visions | Palm Desert, CA | 2021

Global superstars David Foster and Andrea Bocelli came together in an exclusive concert experience to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Eisenhower Hospital and raise funds.

What it Was

To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Eisenhower Hospital, the Foundation’s board enlisted acclaimed entertainment producer Executive Visions to create a truly special evening of performances, presented outdoors under the stars in the Larry Ellison Tennis Garden at Indian Wells. Executive Visions’ CEO Michael Marto called upon Lightswitch to assist in the creation of an evening full of music, magic, and philanthropy.

What we Did

Collaborating with our longtime creative partner Michael Marto, Lightswitch set to work defining a one-of-a-kind evening for the Eisenhower Hospital’s 50th Anniversary Celebration. Our team designed a flexible and appropriate lighting system for the evening, which included lighting for both the stage and the audience space in the open-air stadium. The event’s impressive lineup included performances by Andrea Bocelli and two of his children, Katherine McPhee, Jay Leno, and musical director David Foster. We ensured that the night was filled with color and magic, weaving a journey of light for guests and performers alike.

Why it Worked

Part concert, part gala, part TV special, this experience called for expertise spanning several fields. Lightswitch is especially adept at creating design solutions for one-of-a-kind performance events, and the Eisenhower Hospital’s 50th Anniversary Celebration was the perfect opportunity to exercise this skill. This enchanting evening brought together music, comedy, and philanthropy, and we knew that the visual aspects of the show had to be just as spectacular as the performances on the stage. We are proud to have played a part in producing this event, which celebrated an honorable institution and raised money for an admirable cause.