Organizing an awesome party or event isn’t as easy as it looks—that’s the lesson quickly learned by anyone who tries to put together a memorable gathering. Whether you’re a professional wedding planner or just someone hoping to throw a unforgettable birthday bash for a significant other, you need to figure out how to inject some novelty into the festivities. With that in mind, here are some off-the-beaten-track ideas for your next event.
There's nothing quite so captivating as a person juggling batons that have been set on fire. A professional fire performer can usually perform this feat and many others, including fire eating and limbo dancing. As you may have guessed, fire performance can be dangerous if done in improper conditions. Make sure that the performer has an appropriate space in which to work.
A speed painter can create a portrait of anyone in literally a matter of minutes. Who wouldn’t like to have a painting of themselves? It’s a great way to give party guests a portable gift to commemorate the occasion. A number of professional speed painters make themselves available for private events and parties.
Dueling pianos usually consists of two to four pianists who perform songs requested by the attendees of the party. The tunes performed tend to be well-known pop/rock tunes, though some professionals are able to play a wide variety of musical genres. It’s customary for the pianists to intersperse comedic audience participation routines into the act.
This is the umbrella name for a number of related activities that involve musical and/or athletic performance. These can include the following: Martial arts demonstration – Skilled performers execute elaborate fake fights and other feats. Beatboxing – This involves vocally mimicking musical instruments. Professional beatboxers generally are highly skilled at a wide range of musical styles. BMX entertainment – How about some highflying bicycle stunts?
The King may be dead, but many celebrity impersonator services can deliver Elvis Presley to your next event. The ―celebrities‖ available depend on the particular company you contact. Marilyn Monroe, the Three Stooges, and Charlie Chaplin are some of the more common ones. Some impersonators even specialize in mimicking famous singers like Frank Sinatra, imitating both their look and their sound with uncanny accuracy.
Belly dancing has boomed in popularity over the last decade or so. It’s no surprise then that there are a number of companies that hire out belly dancers for private events. Many of these companies can stage elaborate shows that also feature various other cultural traditions (e.g., music) associated with belly dancing.
There are a number of companies that specialize in setting up ―snow parties.‖ This involves delivering artificial snow to an outdoor environment, allowing party guests to frolic in a winter wonderland. This is popular in warm climates where the locals rarely see snow in person. Better still, clean-up is easy—the snow should melt in a matter of hours.
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To spice up your next special event, consider introducing some unconventional elements that will make the occasion a memorable one. Fire performers, celebrity impersonators, and artificial snow environments—to mention just a few options—can provide much-needed color to any event.