350 grand opening party ideas sortable by industry and style
Browse ideas for commercial, non-profit, and other industries' grand openings A grand opening event is tricky to plan. You rarely know how many people will show up, even if you…
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Effortlessly cool wedding ideas Midwestern couples can draw inspiration from
From smarter RSVP cards for the DJ to sushi bars, you've got some creative wedding options to consider When you see as many weddings as we do, you start to…
The history of disc jockeys globally and in Indianapolis starts in France
The birth of recorded music from Scott's phonautograph to Ray Newby, the accidental DJ French printer and bookseller Édouard-Léon Scott de Martinville was proofreading a book about physics in January…
Here’s how to position stage lights around a projector for maximum visibility
Projection screens and walls share a similar set of challenges around stage lighting We played a gig recently where someone — perhaps the venue, or maybe the customers — positioned…
Celebrate with these 20 New Year’s Eve Party ideas for kids and adults
A lively, fun family night starts with the right planning Ready to ring in the New Year with a party to remember? We've been helping people celebrate New Year's for…
Here’s what bands and DJs play Christmas music in Indianapolis
Get your holiday party music booked with these great options Did last year's Christmas karaoke turn out to be a bad idea because no one knew the words to any…
What music is Indianapolis known for? A lot, actually (even a little Taylor Swift)
Every music career starts by taking cues from serious musical talent. Indianapolis (and Indiana) has a diverse music scene with a rich history of artists that have inspired us and…
Get goosebumps from music? You can, and there’s a word for it.
Intense emotions from musical pleasure is called “frisson” Music helps us celebrate and share in the joy. Music makes us cry, helps us think during study sessions, and tugs at…
Fill your event with Indianapolis’ big band jazz music favorites
Big band jazz music meets classic swing with Cocktail Sax Recently a young woman emailed to ask if it was silly to have "only swing music and jazz" at her…
30+ unforgettable holiday and Christmas party theme ideas for 2023
Tired of the same old Christmas parties year after year? Add excitement to this holiday season with a fresh twist on festive celebrations! From classic themes to unique and creative…