Dancing in LA

DJ Brett flew from Salt Lake City down to Los Angeles for a command performance as entertainment for a high school winter formal.  From the moment Brett threw out the first note, it didn’t take long for the crowd to get onto the dance floor and stay there until well after the last note was played.  The fun really began when DJ Brett jumped down on the dance floor and challenged the guests to keep up with his dancing.  A fun night for all!DJ Brett Table

 

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Party Till The Cows Come Home

Nothing like having a western party in a milking barn.  Our bovine friends were polite, quiet, did not eat too much and had a very positive attitude as long as they got their turn on the milking machine.Lewis Events was proud to be part of a company party held in the Millenial Barn located at the Orange County Fairgrounds.  It’s an ideal location for a western theme party, offering a perfect country atmosphere . . . . cows included.

The guests enjoyed a variety of interesting activities including gold panning, cowboy games, line dancing, great food and lively music.

Right in the middle of the party festivities, the cows filed in and in an orderly fashion, took their place at the milking machine.  It wasn’t long before the guests took notice and crowded to see the milking take place.  I must admit this was an interesting first for Lewis Events and definitely added another dimension to the event.

Emily came away from the experience with some new friends.

Roar Into the 20’s

The roaring 20’s are just around the corner!  What plans do you have to celebrate this momentous, once-in-a-lifetime historical milestone?  How about hosting an unforgettable Roaring 20’s celebration?

It begins with a stunning entrance.

Amaze guests with spectacular entertainment.Delicious choices are a must!

Document the experience.

Reward guest participation.Ooh and awe guests with show stopping theme decor.

Enjoy the decade.

 

 

Black Friday DJ’s

Black Friday is a big deal.  It comes with masses of shoppers and sales galore.  So how do you keep the crowds happy while they wait in line for all those fabulous deals?With really good music and really fun games of course!For the second year in a row, one of our agents made the call to Lewis Events to perform as DJ’s and bring activities to a large outdoor Orange County mall.  So, after a scrumptious Thanksgiving dinner we headed down the road and began the fun    . . . . . . at 12am.In the very middle of all of the crowds and excitement, we set up the sound system and played minute-to-win-it style games while the guests waited in line and strolled between deals.  Brett and Melinda acted as DJ’s and played a variety of amazing music to keep everyone awake.
Three hours can go by pretty quickly when you’re having a great time.We played music and games till just after 3am when the crowds started to thin a bit.  It took about 45 minutes to strike the gear and load the truck. Then what?  The stores are still open, black Friday sales abound and the crowds have subsided significantly.  So starting at 4am we spent an hour at the ice skating rink and on the giant ferris wheel. Then Black Friday shopping till 8:30 (we found some amazing deals). Then it was on with a new day.

Pasadena City Hall Wedding

It is always more exciting when an event location is held at an iconic location.  The Pasadena City Hall is no exception.  It is a gorgeous structure that looks like a giant Faberge egg!  Pasadena has a wonderful history with an abundance of historical architecture.  So it began.  An on-going protest during load-in made the experience even more memorable.  Dodging the protesters with sound and lighting equipment created a real life obstacle course.  It was kind of fun.

Lewis Events provided the event coordination and technical support for the reception held at the Pasadena city hall.  Because it is such a beautiful and unique site, minimal decorating was needed.

Christy filled her role well, as the wedding coordinator.

As the guests arrived, the event came to life.

 

At almost every turn appeared fabulous photo opportunities!  The guests had as much fun exploring as they did socializing at the party.

 

 

 

Anatomy of a Prom–Back to the 20’s

Our daughter, along with the other high school senior class officers were quite suprised when they were told by their principal that they would be in charge of planning their 2018 senior prom.  A number of typical and unique venues were contacted, but because of the small number of attendees, a directive to keep the cost down, and a late start in the booking season, they found the location choices to be limited. Other options were considered, one of which was to put the prom together on their own.  So our daughter approached us and we agreed to help with the project.

No restaurant.  No amusement park.  No club.  No boat.  In other words, we would need to build this prom from the ground up.  Of course we always love a blank canvas.  And this empty airport hangar was a blank canvas indeed.  

A 1920’s theme was agreed upon which made the creative part of the project lots of fun.  Numerous hours were put into the pre-planning which included coordination of entertainment, catering, rentals, props and decor, labor, security, guest activities, location, promotion, ticket sales, logistics, permits and working with the school administration.

The celebration had a variety of elements including:

-A VIP red carpet entrance

-Appetizer table for arriving guests

-Amazing pasta bar buffet

-Gourmet soda bar with custom named drinks

-Lounge and game area on the upper grass terrace

-Outside lounge and standing drink tables

-Dress up instant photo booth

-Elegant 1920’s photo scene

-World class magician

-1920’s dance review

-Delectable ice cream sundae and dessert bar

-Two vintage bi-planes and three antique cars

-Executive restrooms

-Guest take-away gifts

The day finally arrived and it was time to fly in the props.

VIP Guest Entrance

Great Tastes

Amazing 1920’s Dance Review

Another Fly-In Prop

Add The Guests

Dessert Display

World Class Magic

 

 

1920’s Theme Photo Vignette

A huge thanks to all those who assisted in making this amazing special event so successful!

Fri 13th at Magic Mountain

It was Friday the 13th, the haunts were out in full force and our Club Pihra event was hosted by Magic Mountain.

It started out normal as always.  Professional networking and vendor displays for the HR practitioners.  

Next, a walk through the empty, pre-opened park.  It was eerily quiet without a soul to be seen.  The haunts were still asleep.  

Guests were treated with an exclusive visit to the new Justice League: Battle for Metropolis.  We walked straight up to the boarding area and stepped onto the ride for our superhero adventure.  

Our superheroes.

With ray guns ablaze, we obliterated the evil forces of the universe.  We emerged from our challenge victorious and walked back through the empty park to our  event.  There, we were provided with a scrumptious breakfast and educational HR  presentation.  Of course the finale was the infamous prize drawing at the conclusion.  With all the business wrapped up, guests were released to experience the haunts, creatures, thills, screams and enjoy the day and night at the park.As the day progressed we experienced amazing rides, a spectacular Fright Fest, and unequaled stage show with a fantastic DJ, rocking drummer and a frightfully fun dance show.

 

Celebrate 80’s Style

Neon Colors + Queen + Back to the Future + Skittles = The 80’s.  A client decided they wanted their annual awards banquet 80’s style.  So Lewis Events waved the magic wand and transformed the Newport Hyatt ballroom into a new wave, fluorescent bowl of hip nostalgia.  

While carefully cradling cocktails, guests left their mark on one of the graffiti walls that invited their signature works of art.

Guests had plenty of time to solve the rubik’s cube puzzle and to consume the pile of carbs placed on their table.

The main stage was adorned with plenty of neon and pop culture reminders of attendees younger days.