New QSC Sub Rocks for DJs!

QSC is pleased to introduce the KS118 active subwoofer, the newest member of the KS Series subwoofer family, replacing the acclaimed KW181.

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Mighty Movers for Mobile DJs!

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Fright Lights

Ghastly good collections of lighting and effects to scare up fearful fun this Halloween.

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General Senior Events Tips

Seniors are more active nowadays then ever, so many have more penciled in social calendars then teens.  Planning a senior event requires some organization.  Keep these tips in mind when hosting an event for seniors.
Encourage social interactive by inviting the community to take part in the event.  Do so, by marketing to seniors in the community via the media, posters displayed in places frequented by seniors, a Web site, or phone calls.
Ask for volunteers to help organize and carry out the party planning.  For instance, one might need ushers, servers, photographers, or decorators. 
Give businesses the opportunity to get involved through sponsorships and donations.  Discuss possible ways they can help, such as providing gift bags, food or entertainment. 
Create a lasting memory for the attendees with complimentary photographs or party favors.
Tap into seniors' brains for party planning ideas.  Take suggestions for possible themes, activities, and locations.  Still looking for ideas?   Plan a walk to benefit an organization, go on a group hike or walk, compete in senior olympics, host a talent show, perform in a play or musical, play sports, or attend a dance.

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Create your own light tapestry

Quick moving linear fixture with 6 lenses with individual color control, motorized zoom (4 ~ 32-degrees), motorized tilt and strobe and pulse effects.

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General Casino Party Tips

What better theme is there for a casino party than Las Vegas?  Center the decorations and activities around a Sin City theme, with bright lights, slot machines, card tables, cocktail servers and live music. 
Vegas is also known for its extravagant buffets.  Assemble a smorgasbord of options, such as hors d'oeuvres, hot and cold meats, smoked and pickled fish, cheeses, salads, and steaks.  Use Vegas-theme tableware and centerpieces for added flair.
Casino parties make successful fundraising events.  Provide awards or raffles as incentives for donating to charity.  When renting casino equipment, ask questions, such as whether chips, cards and tokens are included in the rental price, whether the company charges a delivery charge, and how much the deposits are.  If the company offers insurance, take it.  Some companies can customize the gamnling tables with a charity name or organization logo.  Also, before renting tables, calculate how much space is available, and how many guests will attend. Allow for enough space to mingle without feeling too crowded. 

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To tip, or not to tip?

Tipping, not a city in China!  The word TIPS is believed to be an acronym derived from the phrase To Insure Proper Service.  Why is it such a point of frustration and confusion?  Because there really is no standard when it comes to tipping vendors for weddings and other special events!  We all know that when you go out to a restaurant the standard tip is generally between 15-25% depending on the level of service you have received, but what about tipping catering staff, DJ's, and Bartenders? 

The best piece of advice is to ask ahead of time!  Your wedding day is stressful enough without worrying about taking care of gratuity, not to mention it can be very uncomfortable for both you and the staff.  They don’t want to ask for it, you don’t want to forget or look cheap, but you already have spent a good chunk of change and may be feeling a little light in the pocket already!  Many catering companies have already included the gratuity into their contract.  Maybe a DJ has as well.  This should be discussed during your initial consultation when the pressure is off.  A good caterer will guide you as to what is appropriate.  DJ's should do the same. 

Something that we see with the Bartending Service is that they are often hired by a catering company and are not included in the gratuity paid to the servers and kitchen staff!  You should inquire when paying for the catering service if they contract out the bar service.  You would be surprised at how may of them will hire an outside service, then dress them up like their own staff and you would never know the difference!  They don’t do it to be sneaky; it is generally just a matter of outsourcing the liability because they do not carry the proper insurance. 

However, the catering manager is often times the only one that knows that the Bartender is not really on the catering staff.  Also, they may be the only one that knows that the Bartender is NOT included in the gratuity split at the end of the event!  Again, the appropriate time to ask is before the day of the event. 

Usually arranging individual envelopes with cash gratuity prior to the wedding day is easiest.  You should then assign one of the groomsmen to be in charge of holding the envelopes and handing them out upon successful completion of the event.

Don't be afraid to pull a couple dollars out of the envelope if someone does a lousy job!  Same standards apply as if you were in a restaurant; if you are usually a great tipper but the service was sub par you should adjust accordingly.  If you are usually an average tipper, but the service was spectacular the only way to properly thank someone is by leaving a little extra!  And please do not punish the DJ or Bartender if the food service was not as good as expected, they had about as much to do with that as the florist did!  Hope this article helps.

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