American DJ makes such a device that projects a 'rippling' effect that looks pretty darn good: http://www.americandj.com/product.asp?ProductIDNumber=1220&cat=Hightech It's compact, easy to set up and pretty reasonable cost. There are other theatrical methods that do get more expensive and are a bit ...

The Surly Bird Rocked! Yes, we went cruising all night long on Wed, then off to see the best sunrise I have ever witnessed.
Great Art Car, awesome music, the Surly guys did an amazing job bringing the Bird out to BRC this year.

"One week a year isn't gonna kill you"

nighttime shots are a bit difficult out there. Your best bet is an old 35mm SLR (you can find a Pentax K-1000 with a lens for reeaal cheap) that has a Bulb setting (shutter open as long as you hold down the button), a tripod, a cable release (keeps the shutter open for long periods without you havin...