What is more fun than a good old fashion pub crawl? A good old fashion pub crawl that raises money for charity by fundraising with donations online! One such event in New Jersey will make a stop at a venue well known for raising money for various charities. If you think fundraising is a chore, check…
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Recent grass roots efforts in New Jersey and Alabama serve as an inspiration to all. The examples set by school theaters and dance studios in this post can be used as a guide for your local production. Kick for a Cause As described by Wikipedia, a grassroots effort “highlights the differences between a movement that spontaneous and one that…
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Celebrating a special occasion like Valentine’s Day is usually associated with an elegant restaurant or a romantic evening at a local hotel. A seldom considered alternative is a dinner train ride. Recently, a scenic train held its annual Valentine’s Day event while others tailored established champagne service just for Cupid’s “victims”. In this post, train…
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Tour operators are familiar with the traditional holiday rush but did you know that Valentine’s day can be just as busy? Savvy guides are tailoring tours in very creative (and lucrative) ways for couples that have been struck by Cupid’s arrow. If you are thinking about adding a love theme to your tour and tap into the demand…
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A new report indicates that the size of an arts festival is closely related to long-term sustainability as a business. Yet an arts festival in Louisiana is bigger than ever and thriving. Is now the time to adjust the scope and scale of your arts festival? Arts festival data The latest entry in the The Guardian’s ‘Culture Professionals’ series, begins with the provocative question…
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The principal of a high school in Indiana has suggested that large crowds at school events are a safety concern and that the district should adopt a ticketing system. The nearby college is also seeing a surge in attendance and is already selling tickets online. Watching the video of a stampede of parents (below) may be all…
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Today is “Fat Tuesday”, the last of Mardi Gras celebrations before Lent, and National Public Radio (NPR) has poignantly posted a reminder of the lesser known events that sometimes get lost among the French Quarter. In aggregate, ancillary events can be as profitable as the big marquee events, sometimes, even more profitable. Courir de Mardi…
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To BYOB or not to BYOB, that is the question! Food and drink concessions are a very important part of any event, but there is a larger strategy to consider. This edition at ‘The Business of Fun’ looks at how a smart BYOB policy allowing festival goers to bring their own food and drink, within limits, can increase tickets…
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