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Shootin' and Shuckin' for Wildlife

I had a great time yesterday at the oyster roast and skeet shoot benefiting Carolina Wildlife Care. Cook's Mountain is a beautiful and peaceful place and it just reminded me how beautiful South Carolina is.

Album Releases this week Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Andrea Bocelli, My Christmas
Kate Earl, Kate Earl
Melanie Fiona, The Bridge
Holopaw, Oh Glory. Oh, Wilderness
Ryan Leslie, Transition
Lymbyc Systym, Shutter Release
Molina & Johnson, Molina & Johnson
Morrissey, Swords
Max Richter, Memoryhouse
Shwayze, Let It Beat
The Swimmers, People Are Soft
Carrie Underwood, Play On
Vagina Panther, Vagina Panther
Wale Attention, Deficit
Weezer, Raditude

Elementary School Father Daughter Dances

This is a great thing the local elementary schools do in my school district. They hold annual father/daughter dances. The school charges a small door cover, serves cake and punch and provides a DJ. Since there is always a huge turnout, the school turns a small profit. The little girls just love going on a "date" with daddy. There is also a photographer (optional) who charges separately based on his prices.

Here is a small clip from one of my father/daughter dances. I threw in my Disc Jockey Video package with this dance. The video is blurred on purpose to hide the identity of the students.

Sorority & Fraternity Special Rates

Living in a college town, I am asked several times a year to work for Sorority & Fraternity events. Remember I provide emcee and DJ services for the following:

Fraternity/Sorority Parties
Fundraisers
Formals/Semi-Formals
Holiday Socials
Weddings
Birthday Parties
DJ/VDJ/KDJoffered.

Here is a little clip from one of the Sorority events earlier this year. For more information http://www.carolinadanceandsounds.com/

Ask about my special rate package for University Students.

Dutch Fork High School Homecoming Dance

Yes, the temperature was was in the 30s that night!

Yes, we were outside!

Yes, we were on the rooftop of CarolinaWalk's Pavilion

....but our hearts were PUMPIN, our beat was BOOMIN, and the roof was a SHAKIN! Plus we had a cool view of the fair to boot! Thanks to all the students who came out and thanks to the DFHS Student Council for giving me another opportunity to make memories.

GO FOXES!

Prom Checklists

Spring is in full bloom, and you know what that means...PROM is right around the corner. I've already confirmed my bookings with the local area schools and I can't wait. I love giving the proms a club-like atmosphere with lights. To help you out, I've searched the web for a quick checklist to help with your planning efforts. See you at the prom.

For Him

16 Weeks Before Prom
Find a date
Ask how much money your parents are willing to contribute.
Start saving money.
Plan out a budget to cover costs.

12 Weeks Before Prom
Rent a Tuxedo and schedule a fitting. It is helpful to know what color dress your date will wear. Coordinate colors and style.
Start checking into transportation. Whose car, who will drive, or consider renting a limousine with a group.
Ask around for a good restaurant for dinner before the Prom. Consider your date's taste in food atmosphere, and location (ask, if you're not sure!). A quieter place will give you time to talk, while a busier eatery may help start you off in a festive mood!

6 Weeks Before Prom
Purchase your Prom tickets.
VERY IMPORTANT: Discuss your prom plans with your parents.

4 Weeks Before Prom
Call and schedule your dinner reservations.
Finalize your plans with friends, date and parents.
Order your date's corsage. Make sure to coordinate this with the color of your date's dress.

Several Days Before Prom
Confirm all reservations and appointments you have made for Prom day.
Get a haircut.
What time will you pick her up?
If using your car, make sure to wash and vacuum it. She will notice.

Prom Day
Pick up your date's corsage that morning (Keep refrigerated until you leave).
Pick up your tuxedo, if you haven't already. Make sure to get a tie and cummerbund (these could also match your date's dress), dress shoes, cuff links and studs.
Emergency Kit: Camera, phone, change, cash or debit card, student ID, tickets, safety pin (it is a rental tux) etc.

For Her
16 Weeks Before Prom
Find a date.
Ask how much money your parents are willing to contribute.
Start saving money if necessary.
Shop for your gown. When you find it, you can put it on lay-away if need be.

12 Weeks Before Prom
Pick out accessories that will coordinate with your dress and/or with your date's outfit. Don't forget any special undergarments needed for your gown (strapless).
Start taking care of your hair and nails, particularly if you have short or bitten nails. If you are growing your hair out, trim it every 4 weeks to avoid frizzy, split ends.

6 Weeks Before Prom
Purchase your Prom tickets.
Pick out styles or start trying different styles of hair, even if you are doing it yourself.
VERY IMPORTANT: Discuss your prom plans with your parents.
Make appointments to have your hair, makeup and nails done. Everyone will want to be at the salon on that day. If you get stuck, try a salon further away (near a high school whose Prom is not on the same day as yours).

4 Weeks Before Prom
Pick up your Prom gown.
Break in your Prom shoes by wearing them several times (your feet will thank you!).
Finalize your plans with friends, date and parents.
Order your date's boutonniere. Remind your date to order your coursage by telling him your dress colors. He is a guy and will need reminding.

2 Weeks Before Prom
Call and confirm all reservations and appointments you have made for Prom day.
Collect your supplies: camera, film, clear nail polish, extra pantyhose, phone, change, cash, student ID, tickets, bandaid (they are new shoes) etc.
Let your parents meet your Prom date, if they haven't already.

Prom Day
Pick up your date's boutonniere. (Keep refrigerated until he picks you up)
Go to your hair, nails and makeup appointment(s).
Don’t forget your emergency kit (camera, clear nail polish, safety pins, ball point pen, phone, change, cash, student ID, bandaid, and tickets)

Obviously you can make this checkllist more or less detailed. The important thing is to comunicate plans with you and your date's parents, plan ahead and drive safely! Very uncool to spend prom night in the ER.