An Introduction to Event Entertainment
Planning an event can be frustrating and exhausting. The number of decisions that you need to make is only outstripped by the flood of details you need to manage. Invitations, seating arrangements, catering details and decorations are only a few of the items that must be dealt with well in advance of your event. One of the most important components is your event entertainment. Most types of events require some form of performance to amuse (or even distract) the attendees. Below, you’ll discover the types of events that need entertainers as well as the types of entertainment that are available.What Kinds Of Events Need Entertainment?Practically every type of event can benefit from having some form of entertainment. Not only will it allow your guests to enjoy themselves more fully, it can also make your event memorable. For example, you may host a birthday party for your child. Hiring a clown to entertain the children can be a great way to captivate the children while the adults enjoy their own conversations.On the other hand, you may be in charge of planning a corporate event that will draw top executives in your industry. In this case, hiring event entertainment can may include a live band, impersonators, or professional speakers. Whether you’re planning a wedding, a dinner party, retirement celebration, or industry show, hiring entertainers for the event can give the occasion an extra boost of distinction.Popular Types Of EntertainmentThere are many different types of event entertainment. Your choice will largely depend on the type of event you’re planning and your audience. One of the most popular types is live music. Few people dislike music. The key is selecting the proper music for your attendees. You can also hire comedians or impersonators for your event. Like music, most people enjoy humor as long as it’s matched properly to the audience. Another option is to hire 1 or more performers. These can include hypnotists, jugglers, dancers and even magicians. If you’re hosting an industry show, consider hiring a professional speaker. That person can address industry concerns or deliver a motivational speech to inspire your audience.Considerations When Hiring The TalentThe key to hiring talent for your event entertainment is to understand the type of event you’re planning and the audience you hope to attract. An older crowd will likely enjoy different forms of entertainment than a younger crowd. Some events are naturally compatible with professional speakers while other events are better served with live music. Once you have decided on the type of entertainer to hire, work with them closely to ensure they deliver the performance you know your guests will enjoy.
Old Town Alexandria, Virginia: The Charm of Yesteryear Located Near the King Street Metro Station
With its 18th Century charm, Alexandria, Virginia, George Washington’s hometown, is a destination in and of itself. But, if you take advantage of the nearby King Street metro station, you can have all that Alexandria’s historic center (a.k.a. Old Town Alexandria) has to offer while being within a short metro train ride of Washington, DC. If you cooperate, Old Town Alexandria’s period architecture and tree-lined streets can give you a feeling of Virginia life from years gone by, all without giving up today’s modern luxuries.Top this off with a wide selection of restaurants, shops, a vibrant arts community located on the city’s waterfront, and of course, the Potomac River waterfront itself. All of these allow you to immerse yourself in the relaxed pace of a bygone era. Of course, you can take advantage of the city’s modern-day King Street trolley to get around Old Town. Beginning at 11:30 am until 10:00 pm it runs every 20 minutes along the 1.5 miles of King Street between the metro station and the waterfront, and best of all its free. After all, there should be no need to suffer while soaking up history. And who knows, you may be able to find enough time to visit nearby Mount Vernon and see how George Washington lived. If that isn’t enough, you can visit the impressive George Washington Masonic Memorial, which is located just beyond the Metro and the Amtrak Stations. You can’t miss it on its hilltop perch overlooking Alexandria.Once you have decompressed in Old Town you can proceed to the King Street Metro Station and hop on either the Blue or Yellow Line Metrorail trains, both of which serve Washington, DC and join the hustle and bustle of our nation’s capital. The Blue Line train will take you to the Smithsonian Station where you exit onto the National Mall surrounded by the Smithsonian Museums, the Capitol, and the Washington Monument. Or, you can take the Yellow Line and exit at L’Enfant Plaza, which is one block off of the Mall. Either way, you can become an engaged Washington tourist minutes after leaving the King Street Station. Or, if you are in town on business, you’re in luck if your business destination is near a metro station.The good news is that in anticipation that visitors would find Old Town Alexandria a desirable destination, numerous hotels have located in the area, particularly near the metro station. The bad news is that you may find them a little pricy. But hey, you have to pay extra for access to two worlds, and the prices at Alexandria will probably be comparable to rates in downtown Washington.You should find getting to Alexandria relatively easy even though it is surrounded by a densely populated urban area. If you fly into Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, you can take either the Yellow or Blue Lines the couple of stops from the airport to the King Street Station. Or, if you take Amtrak to Washington, you might be lucky enough to have a train that stops in Alexandria. If not, you can always take the metro from Union Station. If you drive to the area or fly into one of the other two airports that serve Washington, getting to Alexandria may be a little more of a challenge, but I suspect you will decide it is worth it.