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Stuck for ideas? I can help with ideas on theming, entertainment and anything creative. I specialise in the unusual and have created party experiences for small gatherings right up to large international corporations. I have a great original idea that is totally flexible and personalises the party in a way that touches people.

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I have been involved with Corporate and Private Events for many years. I both organise and provide entertainment at a wide range from house parties, anniversaries, celebrations, fun days, conferences, seminars, workshops and street parties.

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Topic: Party Planning

Expert: John Gordon
Date: 8/2/2008
Subject: Gala Theme Ideas

Question
I am the Gala Chair for 2009 and I was thinking of Fly Me to The Moon as a possible theme...Frank Sinatra,,,Big Band
Ballroom dancing, elegant decor...but wait Fly Me To The Moon (i found out after some research is from the 50s and I dont want that era...I wanted late 30s-40s Fred and Ginger...but then Fly Me wont fit...I dont want it to be just Sinatra and have hit a dead end with the Fly me theme...I need to finalize the theme asap...any ideas!!??!!

Answer
Hi Kathie

Why not use the name Big Band Bonanza or similar rather than trying to find a song title from that era? I believe there is a track called 'face The Music & Dance' which I like but this is personal d=stuff.

I'd suggest searching some of the sites on that era and just one title or phrase or something, perhaps on a poster etc will give you a Erueka moment.

http://www.pastperfect.com/Catalogue/Big-Bands/sc1695.aspx

http://www.pastperfect.com/Era/1930s-Music/p42.aspx

Obviously you'll need to change search terms to get the results you want and try them with and without "". Phrases like "Big Band Era" or "swing" or "Early Crooners" etc .....whatever you want to find.

http://nfo.net/sitemap.html is a goldmine

I could really get into searching for you ... but gotta go now

John Gordon
PartyMagic

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