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The Complete Wedding Checklist: A free 12-Month guide leading up to your big day

January 9, 2025January 6, 2025 by Encore Entertainment

Toggle all sections Check all as complete Uncheck all as incomplete 12 months before your wedding Initial announcement Congratulations! Now that you’ve got a ring on your finger, you might…

Book these live holiday dates before they’re gone

November 7, 2024October 14, 2024 by Encore Entertainment

Request the best dates for the holidays This is only a preliminary request, not a formal reservation. You'll receive confirmation from a team member to confirm your date. Multiple acts…

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30+ unforgettable holiday and Christmas party theme ideas for 2025

January 7, 2025October 13, 2024 by Encore Entertainment

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…

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350 grand opening party ideas sortable by industry and style

June 18, 2024 by Encore Entertainment

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

May 17, 2024 by Encore Entertainment

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…

Ray Newby, a 16 year old California boy in the 1950s with parted hair sits at a turntable.

The history of disc jockeys globally and in Indianapolis starts in France

March 27, 2024 by Encore Entertainment

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…

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Here’s how to position stage lights around a projector for maximum visibility

February 28, 2024January 11, 2024 by Encore Entertainment

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…

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Celebrate with these 20 New Year’s Eve Party ideas for kids and adults

December 7, 2023December 7, 2023 by Encore Entertainment

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…

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Here’s what bands and DJs play Christmas music in Indianapolis

October 17, 2023 by Encore Entertainment

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…

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What music is Indianapolis known for? A lot, actually (even a little Taylor Swift)

October 17, 2023 by Encore Entertainment

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…

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