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What is your Christmas Flavor?

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Hollywood theme party sign

A question we are frequently asked at Lewis Events by organizations, companies, property owners, and others, is “What can we do about the dwindling attendance at our annual Christmas parties?” Our question back is “What do you do each year for the celebration?” “Pretty much the same thing”, they say. “Have some food, throw on some music, a few words from the CEO, and give out prizes.”

It’s time to think outside of the box and add some sizzle to your holiday parties. Change up the theme each year and put a slightly different twist on Christmas! The food, activities, decor, entertainment, and prizes can complement the theme. The themes can vary but can always reflect the spirit of the holiday. Each year the celebration will be a new and exciting experience for the guests.

Santa and Mrs. Claus, Lewis Events, Holiday Party

A traditional theme might be Charles Dickens, Winter Wonderland, The North Pole, Breakfast with Santa, or Home for the Holidays.

Take guests on a holiday journey to a Far East Getaway, Spring in Europe, a Holiday Fiesta, or a Tropical Paradise.

Blast back in time to a Roaring Twenties Holiday, Swinging 40’s, Rocking 50’s, or Hopping 80’s. The list is endless . . . . Wild West Christmas, Hollywood Holiday, Surfing Santa, Celebrate Along Route 66, The Big Apple . . . Give us a call to discuss your holiday event wish list and we’ll help you make your wishes come true.

Lewis Events designs and creates amazing parties for a variety of exciting themes, special occasions, and corporate events throughout Southern California, Park City, Salt Lake, Utah Valley/Silicon Slopes, and beyond. Happy Holidays!

Trick Roping with the Dolphins

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Lewis Events roping calf on Catalina Island dock.

A gorgeous fall day on the docks at Newport Harbor in Southern California. The trick ropes, microphones, cables, hats, boots, roping calf . . . . and wetsuits were loaded onto the boat. Next, we hopped aboard, sailed past the Balboa Pavillion, out of the harbor past the jetty, and were off to Avalon Bay on Catalina Island. Along the way, dolphins and seagulls accompanied us on our 26-mile journey. The dolphins seemed like they just wanted to have fun as they jumped in and out of the ship’s wake. After docking in Avalon, we boarded a speedboat that quickly whisked us to a private cove on the island. There is no road to our destination cove, so the people, food, supplies, and equipment could only be transported to the location by boat. Remote indeed!

Christy on boat to Catalina Island

We arrived at a beautiful, secluded cove, rolled up our sleeves, and got to work. The sound system was set up and tested followed by our tent and sleeping bags. Yes, our location was so remote, that we stayed in a tent right on the beach . . . . about ten feet from the water.

Lewis Event’s assignment was to provide a weekend of entertainment for the members and guests of a private organization, including trick roping, virtual calf roping, DJ and MC, and line dancing.

The tables are set and both Christy and Jay warm up before the guests arrive.

The guests did arrive and after a mouth-watering Western meal, they danced and roped for hours. Traditional and contemporary Western favorites were played along with some pop tunes to mix things up a bit. We entertained guests for two evening events and provided atmosphere entertainment during the daylight hours.

The beachfront event location was spectacular and the guests were a ton of fun. Our weekend soon came to an end, the bags and equipment were loaded and we made the journey back to the mainland.

Lewis Events will travel almost anywhere to make your dreams come to life. Even if it means we transport our equipment on a boat and stay in a tent. Contact us anytime to chat about how we can make your next adventure a huge success.

Lewis Events designs and creates amazing parties for a variety of exciting themes, special occasions, and corporate events throughout Southern California, Park City, Salt Lake, Utah Valley/Silicon Slopes, and beyond.

Octoberfest Arrives Early to Park City

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Lewis Events had the pleasure of working with Summit Events DMC in bringing Octoberfest to life in Park City for a corporate client. So, instead of waiting until October, early September was when it was time to break out the the Alpenhorns, Brats, and Sauerkraut.

The Stein Eriksen Lodge is a beautiful location both indoors and out with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and Deer Valley Resort. We decorated the event space to create the Octoberfest atmosphere and complement the venue space.

Prior to dinner and presentations, guests primarily socialized with frequent challenges at the Hammerschlagen game. This unique contest is often played at Octoberfest celebrations where challengers use the tapered end of a hammer to see who can drive a nail into a large piece of wood with the fewest number of hammer strikes. Most guests had never experienced Hammerschlagen but enjoyed the experience.

Lewis Events designs and creates amazing parties, special occasions, and corporate events throughout Southern California, Park City, Salt Lake, Utah Valley/Silicon Slopes, and beyond.

“Wild West Experience” at St. Regis

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St. Regis Hotel was the location of a willing group of guests from far and wide who gathered to meet friends and learn the ways of the old West. Delectable food was served, foot-stomping music was performed and folks jumped back in time to the days of the wide open frontier.

Lewis Events brought the adventure to life with virtual calf roping, gold panning, trick roping, and real-life Western heroes. Brave participants rolled up their sleeves and did their best to rope the cow before it ran off to the wide-open prairie.

Forty-niners heard the call of gold discovered in Park City and rushed to stake their claim. Miners ferociously panned for riches in the Wasatch range rivers and streams with the occasional cry of “Eureka” heard over the music drifting from the local saloon.

After an evening of roping, panning, and calf gathering, Park City has a whole new slew of Cowgirls and Cowboys to tame the West.

Happy Birthday Pasadena . . . Lights, Camera, Action!

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Pasadena Museum of History Celebration

Lewis Events was recently invited to participate in the City of Pasadena’s 138th birthday celebration held at the Pasadena Museum of History. The special occasion was hosted in conjunction with their new exhibition entitled, “LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! Hollywood Magic in Pasadena“, “which highlights the city’s intrinsic role in the multidimensional world of filmmaking”. Guests were welcomed with a movie premier grand entrance and snapped pictures in a movie-making photo vignette.

Key areas of the museum property featured iconic scenes from popular blockbuster films accompanied by costumed characters. A replica, “Back to the Future” time machine Delorean was also spotlighted.

Theater snack stand vignette

The Fényes Mansion served as a beautiful background for the theater-style snack bar, DJ, and featured entertainment. Each hour dances from popular films were performed and taught to the willing audience. Dances included Hand Jive, Thriller, Wednesday Adams, Footloose, and the entire YMCA routine.

Christy served as MC for the formal portion of the program and led the crowd in singing “Happy Birthday Pasadena”, with Pasadena’s Mayor Victor M. Gordo performing the honorary cake cutting.

Wizard of Oz scene

Pasadena locations have been featured in films including Father of the Bride, The Sting, La La Land, and Back to the Future. We enjoyed bringing the silver screen alive for Pasadena and hope for another amazing 138 years!

Lewis Events designs and creates amazing parties, special occasions, and corporate events throughout Southern California, Park City, Salt Lake, Utah Valley, and beyond.

A Spectacular Silver Screen Halloween

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Hollywood Party Marquee

Each year as the leaves fall and the chill arrives, we celebrate Halloween with a modest social gathering among friends and family. To create anticipation and keep the special occasion new and exciting we change the theme each year. This year we transported our special guests back in time to early Hollywood with a bit of a haunted twist.

  • Hollywood Prop Vignette
  • Old Hollywood Theme Decor

Guests arrived costumed as a silver-screen character or celebrity. A variety of delectable treats were served complemented by a gourmet caramel apple and soda bar. Guests visited with old and new friends, played games, and moved with on-screen dance routines and lively haunting music! It’s a wrap!

Hollywood theme party sign

Tropics Come Alive in So Cal

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Lewis Events luau welcome

A beautiful Southern California Saturday found the tropics alive and well on the outskirts of Los Angeles. Hospital staff and families totaling about 1,000, were welcomed to the islands for an afternoon of scrumptious food, lively music, amazing entertainment, and spectacular guest activities.

  • Hula challenge smiles
  • Hula Challenge fun
  • Hula Challenge

Brave guests came to the stage to participate in the hula challenge, crafting creative hula outfits from a mystery bag of materials. After their colorful wardrobes were complete they danced the hula with all the energy they could muster. The crowd chose the hula challenge winners with their cheers and applause. Guests also enjoyed a variety of games and activities spread throughout the park including the limbo bar, tiki toss, fish squirt races, jumpers, and more.

  • Island review dancers
  • Island review dancer

The Island Review performance took the crowd on a wonderful tour of the Pacific islands through live music, dance, and stories. Show costumes were amazing and the performers’ energy was captivating.

Wild West Comes Alive in Newport Beach

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Trick roping Emily

Lewis Events brought the Wild West to life for the Newport Beach Country Club. Guests were entertained and learned new skills in gold panning, virtual cow milking, line dancing, trick roping, and virtual steer roping.

Waiting for the guests to arrive. These milking cows are very patient, stand still, and don’t kick.

After an afternoon of western fun, Orange County has a whole new crop of Cowgirls and Cowboys ready to ride the sand dunes.

Octoberfest Downtown Salt Lake City

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Alphorn Octoberfest

As the temperature dips, the leaves change color, and evening sweaters become essential, Octoberfest comes to Utah. Lewis Events was invited to provide activities and decor for a corporate gathering downtown Salt Lake City for an Octoberfest celebration.

Lewis Events Octoberfest prep

The necessary preparations being made.

The load in.

Hammerschlagen

Whats Octoberfest without Hammerschlagen?

Octoberfest mugs

Fun was had by all!