Redlands High School 40th Year Class Reunion

Wow, can you believe it’s been 40 years since high school? Well, I had the honor of planning my own high school reunion in CA and what a fantastic night it was for 100 classmates and significant others.

We decided on a movie theater Look Theater and rented out the bar and a theater to accommodate our group.

We did take over the bar and theater, but they were great to work with and even allowed us to show the bar down.

We took care of registration, venue sourcing, food and beverage and decor.

We honored our classmates who have passed on. A sad list but we have good memories and will miss them.

Karen Gould Main Stream Events and PR Firm 757-204-1416

Equi Kids Fundraiser

Main Stream Events and PR Firm had the opportunity to assist Equi-Kids on their annual “Stall Ball” Fundraiser on November 17, 2018 where we transformed a horse arena and barn into pure elegance. Silent Auction, live entertainment, food tastings and several bars were included in the activities..

My team was amazing and want to give a Huge Shoutout to everyone:
Event Production/Designer:  Main Stream Events and PR Firm
Lighting and Stage Backdrop:  Stage Right Lighting
Rentals:  Affordable and Luxury Event Rentals, Botanique Events, Classic Party Rentals of Virginia
Event Photographer: Tom Gorman Photography
Photo area:  RGB Imaging
Entertainment: Guava Jam

Thank you to our local caterers who donated the fabulous food and many other sponsors provided support to help Equi-Kids and we couldn't have done it without the sponsors and the guests.   

Photo credit goes to:  Tom Gorman Photography

Karen Gould   Main Stream Events and PR Firm   East Coast  (757) 204-1416   www.yourmainstream.com

The Salvation Army Hope Gala 2017

Main Stream Events and PR Firm had the honor of coordinating the 4th Annual Hope Gala for The Salvation Army Hampton Roads Area Command featuring Olympian Lolo Jones as our guest speaker. 

Great Gatsby was the theme for the main dining for 240+ guests and Olympics in the VIP Reception. 

My team was amazing and what to give a Huge Shoutout to everyone:
Event Planner/Coordinator:  Main Stream Events and PR Firm
Floral Designer:  Botanique Events
Lighting and Stage Backdrop:  Stage Right Lighting
Rentals:  Big Top Entertainment and Distinctive Event Rental and Distinctive Event Rentals
Event Photographer: Calvin Dunn
VIP Food provided and sponsored by:  Farm Fresh Supermarket
Main Lobby Photographer:  Hampton Roads Photography
VIP Photographer:  RGB Imaging
Valet Service:  Express Valet
Ice Sculpture:  Ice Art
Golf Carts:  Peebles Golf Cars of Chesapeake
Chair covers:  Waterford Event Rentals, LLC
The Salvation Army/Kroc Center Staff provided the fabulous food
Many other sponsors provided support to help The Salvation Army and we couldn't have done it without the sponsors and the guests.   

Photo credit goes to:  Calvin Dunn

Karen Gould   Main Stream Events and PR Firm   (757) 204-1416   www.yourmainstream.com

Spring Tea Party

Why not invite your friends over for a tea party and be creative with hats just in time for Mothers Day or Kentucky Derby?

Karen Gould   Main Stream Events and PR Firm   (757) 204-1416   www.yourmainstream.com

Spill The Tea

Who is ready for a tea party?

Spill the tea at a beautiful tea party event.  Main Stream Events + PR Firm offers an elegant style for a social gathering.  Gather the girls and start swapping stories and spilling it all!

Karen Gould   Main Stream Events and PR Firm   (757) 204-1416   www.yourmainstream.com

Team Building Holiday Party

Main Stream Events and PR Firm coordinated a fabulous team building event with the help of Hampton Roads DJ at Grand Affairs, Virginia Beach, VA.

Team building is a collective term for various types of activities used to enhance social relations and define roles within teams, often involving collaborative tasks. It is distinct from team training, which is designed to improve the efficiency, rather than interpersonal relations.

Let us help you with creating a team building activity for your company.  Call us today!

Karen Gould   Main Stream Events and PR Firm   (757) 204-1416   www.yourmainstream.com

Progressive Dinner

What is a progressive dinner?  It's simple - a social occasion at which the different courses of a meal are eaten at different people's houses.

We planned an impromptu dinner and it was very easy to pull together a few desserts for some friends.   This is just another idea for small dinner parties that you can plan or let us plan it (or the items and decor).  Main Stream Events and PR loves helping people with their event planning needs.

Karen Gould   Main Stream Events and PR Firm    (757) 204-1416   www.yourmainstream.com 

10 Questions to ask a DJ

I found this great article sharing these 10 questions to ask a DJ.  Read the full article here.  

1. Is this your full-time business? Are weddings/events your primary focus? What clubs, lounges, and corporate clients have you performed for in addition to weddings?

2. How do you customize the music experience for each couple? Can you help with song lists and providing suggestions?

3. How do you get the crowd pumped?

4. How do you handle song requests?

5. Can I hear some examples of mixing and blending different tracks?

6. What sound equipment do you utilize? Do you have back-up equipment?

7. Have you played at our chosen wedding venue before? If not, can you make a site visit beforehand?

8. Do we have our choice of DJs to select from, or is one automatically assigned to us depending on date availability? What happens in case of an emergency?

9. What other services do you offer (e.g. lighting, HD video screens)?

10. Why should I choose you as my wedding DJ?

Here's the rest of this great article:  http://www.bridalguide.com/blogs/the-budget-guru/wedding-dj

These pictures are from one of Main Stream Events and PR Firm's preferred vendors in Southern CA is KB DJ Entertainment.  10 Questions to ask a DJ.

Karen Gould   Main Stream Events and PR Firm      (757) 204-1416  www.yourmainstream.com