Production/ Promotion
From planning to budgeting, we do it all.
Nearly 10 years ago, Russ Renbarger ventured out into the entertainment industry planning local parties, fundraisers, young professional events, and work-place outings for the 25-45 age group. Today, through strategic partnerships with local DJ's, Bands, Caterers, Venues, Security Staffing, Monetary Sponsors, and Spirits Distributors, Russ Renbarger and Red Tag Ideas have expanded to service local and national clients/ sponsors/ partners including: American Airlines, MAXIM Magazine, Black Rock Stables, Red Bull, Monster Energy, Skinny Water, Sephora, The Lexington Cancer Foundation, the WHAS Crusade for Children, Crown Royal, Heaven Hill Distilleries, Evan Williams, Lunazul Tequila, CoxxEvents.com, DJMrBest.com, voice-tribune.com, louisville.metromix.com, oakstproductions.com, CalendarGirlCastings.com, The Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), Southern Wine and Spirits, and Tafel Mercedes-Benz Motor Company, to name a few.
Maxim Fillies and Stallions KY Derby Event
May 6th, 2011 Mellwood Arts Center, Louisville, KY
From Louisville.com: Over 500 beautiful people, including athletes, celebrities, and a bunch of twenty-somethings, rocked the red carpet at the Mellwood Arts Center Friday night at the first Maxim Fillies and Stallions party. The guest list included the "Most Interesting Man in the World" Jonathan Goldsmith of Dos Equis fame, Super Bowl MVP Aaron Rodgers, ESPN's Erin Andrews, celebrity chef Bobby Flay, Wildcat basketball alumni DeMarcus Cousins and John Wall, party animal (and Olympic skier) Bode Miller, Nick Lachey and country superstar Travis Tritt, among others. Female "jockeys" in argyle sweaters and short skirts danced on cubes, swinging their riding crops to the rhythm. Revelers enjoyed cocktails with a Derby flair by Evan Williams, Lunazul Tequila and Red Bull. Maxim officials indicated they expect the party to return in the future.
Boots, Bourbon, and Brew
November 12, 2010 in Lexington, KY
From lexingtonfoundation.org:Boots, Bourbon, & Brew is a casual fall event held by the Lexington Cancer Foundation’s Pegasus Board. The Pegasus Board is comprised of a group of young women with an interest in philanthropy and raising funds in the fight against cancer in support of the Foundation’s mission. This event featured live music and a special guest appearance by John Calipari, the University of Kentucky Men's Basketball Head Coach.
Boots, Bourbon, and Brew photography from TopsinLex.com
Glass Runway 2010 to benefit CASA
April 3rd, 2010 at Louisville Glassworks
From Nfocus Magazine: For the nearly 200 people attending the Glass Runway Show, the importance of the evening was clear. Produced by Russ Mitchell Management, the electrifying event infused runway chic with heartbreaking messages of the plight of many children in our community. Hosted by Glassworks, the event raised more than $10,000 for the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of the River Region, a nonprofit organization that advocates for abused and neglected children in the family court system. “These children need the support of donors, volunteers, and our community to speak up for their best interests,” said president and CEO Kristen Riddick. The show is a collaboration between Russ Renbarger, Mitchell Cotthoff, Shea Johnson and Brent Smith to raise awareness regarding incidents of neglect and abuse in Kentucky last year. “CASA makes an immeasurable contribution to the lives of so many of these children, and this was a great opportunity for our team to show our support,” Renbarger said. Featuring fashion by Clodhoppers and Blink and the styling of William and Shannon Dean, the show was two parts fashion and one part theatrics.
Derby Spectacular '09 with Kim Kardashian
KY Derby Eve, Louisville Glassworks
From The Courier-Journal: With her reality show, "Keeping Up With the Kardashians"; her L.A. boutique, Dash; and an endless schedule of glamour-girl appearances, Kim Kardashian is one busy beauty. This year she's making time to attend the Kentucky Derby and host the Derby Spectacular party at Glassworks, which Jenny McCarthy hosted last year. "I'm honored to be taking over her hosting gig," Kardashian said.
