I’ve mentioned before that my husband and I are members of a local park. It’s just beautiful all year-round in different ways and includes walking paths, a historic home, museum, playground, and tons of gardens. When the weather is nice and the flowers are at their peak, we see many lovely ladies in their glittering,Continue reading “Rites of Passage”
Author Archives: Tracy Baer
Light It Up
As event planners, we often work with production teams, especially when planning the details of conferences with general sessions involving some type of performance. I work with a lot of faith-based organizations whose events include contemporary worship sessions. Christian artists lead attendees through various songs and different stage lights pierce the haze with colors andContinue reading “Light It Up”
Potayto, Potahto, Tomayto, Tomahto…
How do you know when your event needs an emcee, a host, a moderator, a master of ceremonies, a facilitator, or just someone to make an introduction? What is the difference? Does something strange happen if you have the wrong one at your event? What purpose do they serve? Does every event need one? OverContinue reading “Potayto, Potahto, Tomayto, Tomahto…”
Green Thumb Hotels
Speaking of going green (see my blog “It’s Not Easy Being Green“), were you aware that many hotels have green thumbs? They grow produce, have herb gardens, and keep vineyards. They garden with hydroponics, aquaponics, aeroponics, and good old-fashioned dirt. When planning an event with F&B, be sure to ask if the venue has theirContinue reading “Green Thumb Hotels”
All Straws Are Not Created Equal
Let me just state up front, I hate paper straws. This may just be a silly rant, but it may also bring awareness to the fact that all straws are not created equal. I am a straw lover. I prefer to use a straw to drink everything. I would drink hot coffee through a strawContinue reading “All Straws Are Not Created Equal”