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Imagine it – officials announce that the COVID nightmare is finally over and people are free to gather in groups of any size. You decide to celebrate by hosting a party for 50 of your favorite people. Please review the attachment and prepare a summary of the main event items needed to host this event.
EVENT PROJECT HOS 161 W01 – Summer 2020
Imagine it – officials announce that the Covid-19 nightmare is finally over and people are free to gather in groups of any size. You decide to celebrate by hosting a party for 50 of your favorite people. Even though budget is a major component of an event, this assignment is not about budget but rather the nuts and bolts, and you researching options and expressing your interests.
Research and prepare a summary of the main event items needed to host this event.
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Font – Times New Roman
· Size – 12 pt
· Cover Page – Name, HOS 161 W01, Date
· Body – Follow list below
· Type of Event
· Celebrating end of Covid-19
· # of Guests
· 50
· This number was selected so you can keep in mind the size of venue you would need.
· Example: you wouldn’t rent the Gaillard Ballroom because it would be too big for 50.
· Time of Year?
· Time of Day?
· Name/Theme of Event
· It is an end of Covid/finally see your people celebration but this is where your creative side comes out. Example: I would host a “Burn Your Mask” party.
· Keep it clean and appropriate.
· Type of Guest
· Family?
· Friends?
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Coworkers/Classmates/Neighbors?
· Children?
· Venue
· Research and select a real venue in Charleston or surrounding area.
· For those taking this course who do not live here, select a venue where you are.
· Not your house or backyard but a venue you must contract and pay for.
· Provide name and website address
· Parking
· Is there on-site free parking?
· Or do guests have to park in garage or meter?
· Attire
· What should your guests wear?
· Example: formal/tuxedo or shorts/flip flops or costumes
· Catering
· Do you have to use the venue’s caterer? (Example: if you rented an event space in your favorite restaurant you will have to serve their food)
· If not, research and select a caterer of choice
· Provide name and website address
· Beverage Service
· Do you have to use the venue’s on-premise bartending service? (Example: if you rented an event space in your favorite restaurant you would have to buy beverages from them)
· If not, research and select a bartending service of choice.
· Provide name and website address
· Entertainment
· Band?
· DJ?
· Music Streaming Service/IPod?
· Games?
· Provide name and website address
I have provided Helpful Links below for Charleston area events. If there is an event outside of our community you are interested in, you are welcome to report on that. For example – a national music festival like Bonnaroo.
Helpful Links for Charleston Area Events
· Charleston Events & Charleston Event Calendar | Charleston Area CVB
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www.charlestoncvb.com/events/
· Things to Do in Charleston: Events, Parties, & Plans | Holy City Sinner
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www.holycitysinner.com/events/
· Charleston City Paper | Calendar + Scene | Find Local Events
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www.charlestoncitypaper.com/charleston/calendarscene/Section
· Charleston Events – Fun Things to Do in Charleston SC – SCIway
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www.sciway.net
· Local events in Charleston | Best events and things to do in …
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www.postandcourier.com/events