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FunFlicks Brings the Big Screen to Your Backyard

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After forking over money for a ticket and overpriced popcorn from the concession stand, you find yourself seated in a crowded movie theater. The movie is sold out and apparently the gentleman behind you doesn’t have enough leg room. In the span of sixty seconds, he’s kicked the backside of your seat twice and has talked through the first two previews. Ten minutes later, the feature film begins and you already want it to end. Like most people, you prefer to watch a blockbuster on the big screen but you’re beginning to wonder if it’s too much of a hassle. You ask yourself, “Wouldn’t it be nice to bring this experience to my backyard?” Yes it would – and now you can.

Make It a Movie Night

FunFlicks is a full service indoor and outdoor movie event provider with locations across the United States. The company provides audio visual movie equipment rentals for indoor and outdoor cinema including portable inflatable movie screens, premium HD projection equipment, concert-grade sound systems, and an event crew to host your movie night or party rental. From delivery to set-up to hosting, FunFlicks takes care of the hard work allowing you to spend more time entertaining your guests and having a good time.

A Blockbuster Event for Any Budget

Rental prices for an indoor or outdoor movie party for up to 100 guests start at $299 and include an inflatable screen, projector, sound system, and technician. For larger events and parties, FunFlicks also offers Premiere, Blockbuster, Elite, and Epic events packages starting at $599. Forgot to pick up snacks? Not a problem. For as little as a dollar per guest, FunFlicks will provide a theater style popcorn machine, great tasting popcorn, and serving bags. The company also offers a rain date guarantee for a small additional fee.

FunFlicks currently has over 100 locations in over 30 states across the U.S. To find a nearest location or book your event, visit www.funflicks.com.

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My God—It’s Full Of Stars

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Planetarium Rental Can Rocket Your Event To Star Status

A unique location for your party, event, or social gathering serves to make the event more inviting to attend as well as memorable for your attendees. An offbeat meeting or event location arouses curiosity by its very nature. When it comes to finding an unforgettable locale that might not be on the tip of everyone’s tongue, you would benefit from considering a planetarium as the spot to host your next gathering.

In Chicagoland, the Adler Planetarium is a good example of an event spot which is both unique and interesting. The facility hosts weddings as well as and corporate events. Featuring breathtaking views of the Windy City skyline and Lake Michigan, the Adler Planetarium is a fun location to host an intimate gathering or an elaborate affair, providing an unforgettable setting for your event. Planetarium shows, fascinating telescope viewing on an outdoor terrace, and basic AV services are available for your event. The Adler Planetarium also offers catering as part of its event hosting and party planning services.

A little further south, the W.A. Gayle Planetarium in Montgomery Alabama is available to rent for parties and meetings. The staff is experienced at hosting special events including birthday parties, meetings, and conferences. With over 200 seats, the planetarium offers a very viable venue to host your next affair. Choose to enjoy a private planetarium showing of current offerings, or work with the staff to implement a custom presentation of your own. The Planetarium recently underwent major renovations which included adding 21 slide projectors, laser disk video projection, a new sound system, and the introduction of Laser Light Shows.

Continuing our journey down the eastern seaboard, Miami Science Museum in Miami, Florida also features a newly refurbished Planetarium and a staff experienced in hosting parties and events. With over three thousand square feet of floor space and a capacity of 231, the Miami Planetarium is a fun choice for large meetings, lectures, conferences and virtually any business or social function.

Clark PlanetariumMoving westward, the Clark Planetarium in Salt Lake City, Utah is capable of entertaining up to 800 guests in their spacious facility. In 2011, the Clark Planetarium hosted a Star Wars theme party and video of the fun filled event can be viewed here. Like most rental planetariums,The Clark is capable of hosting anything from a birthday party, which the kids just love, right up to a corporate gala. Catering options are available, which is also standard at most planetariums which offer party and event rental.

Lest the left coast be left out of this space exploration, the San Francisco Bay Area offers another example of a fine planetarium to host your corporate event or private party. At the Fujitsu Planetarium on the campus of De Anza College in Cupertino, California, wedding and anniversary celebrations are a specialty as well as corporate group gatherings. The facility accommodates up to 140 people and renters are treated to a digital astronomy show of their choice.

Wherever you live or work in the USA, if there is a planetarium in your vicinity, there’s a good chance it can be rented for your party or event. It’s an out of this world opportunity to make yourself a star in the world of event and party planning.

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Sports Illustrated Rents Big Blue Fan’s Renovated Back Yard

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You can rent this private space out for your party during U of M football games this fall. Michigan Stadium in background.

 

The Big House Is Across The Street

When Michigan hosts Michigan State in a 2012 Big Ten football matchup this October, the game between the longtime rivals will be preceded by a private party hosted by Sports Illustrated at a new event location next door to the Big House.

According to annarbor.com, Martin Vloet, a photographer who works for the University of Michigan, has invested $80,000 and hours of his own personal labor in what he calls MGoPatio, a prime tailgating space that Vloet has begun renting out for corporate and private functions before, during, and after Michigan games.

The location is literally in the backyard of Vloet’s residence.

When Vloet bought the property at 312 Berkley Avenue in 2007, it came with a small garage in the back that he slated for removal. Hating to see it destroyed, he offered the structure as a “free garage to good home” on Craigslist, and was delighted when a family came and deconstructed the entire building in one day.

During construction of the new garage, Vloet rented out the newly vacant space for a birthday party. Between the positive reaction of the partiers to his location and having witnessed loud boisterous parties every week on a patio next door, Vloet decided to go with the flow and bring MGoPatio to Michigan fans.

 

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You Can Rent It

The rentable space consists of a 1,500-square-foot red brick patio featuring a prominent block “M” and abutted by a two-story two-car garage. The garage building has multiple flat-screen TVs, a grill, tables, and lawn chairs. Renters have the option to provide their own food, or have their event catered.

Party and event planners can choose to rent all or part of the venue for $1,800 to $4,000 depending on the type of event and how much of the space will be used.

“The goal with having the event at MGoPatio is to bring the fun and high profile kind of upscale events back to Sports Illustrated,” said Andrew Robinson, who works for SI. “It’s going to be a party for some of our top-tier clients from in and around the area, giving them an opportunity to tailgate right next to the Big House.”

Find MGoPatio on Facebook

According to the article, bookings are still available for this football season. For more information visit the MGoPatio Facebook page here.

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Chicago Party Rental and Event Planning

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Taste of Chicago Chooses AAA Rental Systems

Event planning is one of the most important facets of any function and its importance cannot be understated. Regardless of whether you are considering party rentals, wedding rentals, chair rentals, table rentals, tent rentals or anything related to an event rental, careful consideration of both the big picture as well as the small details is essential to the success of your endeavor. This is true if you’re a novice party planner, or if you’re an experienced professional event planner.

Big event or small, the advantages of renting the equipment you will need for your event are numerous. First there’s the main benefit of the smaller investment required to rent equipment as opposed to purchasing it. Also, most rental equipment companies offer delivery and setup service for their equipment. Rental  companies are knowledgeable about the factors involved in successful party and event production. Customers benefit from having access to a professional’s years of knowledge and expertise, thus ensuring that their equipment needs are accurately addressed and important details are not overlooked. You’ll know your bases are covered from A to Z for your event, large or small.

 

AAA Rental Systems Serves the Chicagoland Market

AAA Rental System Chicago Party Planning LogoOne of the most complete and experienced event equipment rental suppliers in the Midwest is Chicago based AAA Rental Systems. Founded in 1927, AAA Rental Systems carries everything you need for a successful event, offering tents, tables, chairs, linens, cooking equipment, concession supplies, lighting, crowd control barricades and much more.

The team of top notch event planners and customer assistance associates at AAA Rental System is available from the initial planning phase of your project thru show time. Their experienced associates serve customers that need 10 extra rental chairs for a birthday party as well as customers that need 20,000 chair rentals for a concert series.

Chicago may be known as “the city that works” but anyone who has lived there will also tell you that Chicagoans take their play no less seriously. Whether its parades or parties, fairs or festivals, weddings or concerts, there are always people getting together to celebrate and AAA has the inventory and experience to help make those get togethers great.

AAA has worked for decades providing tent rentals for City of Chicago events, street festivals, private weddings and countless neighborhood and backyard parties. Whether it’s keeping the sun off your head in the summer or providing a warm oasis in the fall, outdoor tent rentals provide a great focal point for a memorable event. AAA tent rentals are customizable for any event whether it’s seating for an outdoor service, professional lighting for a soiree or arches for an outdoor wedding.

AAA serves the entire Chicagoland area as well as national clients from their newly expanded, modern facility. They encourage you to visit them on the telephone or in person. They can help you develop a custom site plan for the rental tents and party rental equipment to be used at your function. Prospective as well as regular customers are welcome to visit and tour their state-of the-art facility anytime.

Their inventory is rented by the pros. Major concert events, film production crews, Presidents, diplomats and even royalty have enlisted AAA’s services for their special event rental needs. You too can rent directly from the most complete event equipment inventory in the Midwest. AAA Rental System has been a part of mini and mega events for generations.

Behind the scenes, their warehouse team washes tents, cleans each chair, and fine tunes everything. Each event rental order is carefully assembled, set aside for you, or loaded securely into one of their many trucks for delivery to your site.

Customer satisfaction is the number one priority at AAA Rental System. From their customer representatives to their performance stage installers, associates work as a team to provide each client with superior service. Their goal is to help make your event a success and earn your business in the future.

You can find a full catalog online at AAARental.com which has pricing, pictures and more. With AAA Rental System experience on your side, rest assured your next event will be a terrific success.

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Cincinnati Party Rental and Event Planning

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Party & Events Made Easy With Party Supply Rentals

The decision has been made. The date on the calendar has been circled. There’s no doubt now about when your party or event will take place. So, what’s next?

You might be heading up an event as large as a corporate party. Or maybe you just need some kids’ birthday party ideas when you host the neighborhood gang. Large bash, small party or in between, event planning is an important key to ensure the success of your hosting efforts. Proper event or party planning will also bring focus and clarity that reduces stress and instills confidence that your day will be memorable and fun filled.

Successful event planning is simplified by experienced professionals, and the good news is many event planners, especially in the party rental business, will be happy to assist you. Since renting party and event related equipment and supplies makes economic sense, the experience that party and event rental businesses will share is simply a bonus.

Businesses that specialize in event planning and party rental service the Southwest Ohio market and neighboring areas of Kentucky and Indiana rent tents, tables, chairs,  interactive moonwalks, bounce houses, carnival games, concession machines, inflatable water slides, photo booths, and much more! They help you succeed by focusing on becoming your total entertainment solution.

Event planning companies will have their event planners personally sit down with you and go over entertainment options. They will explain the benefits of every potential party rental item and help find the perfect equipment to fit your budget and party theme.

Party supply rental companies typically provide event planning services, interactive games, and inflatable bounce house rentals in Cincinnati OH to a wide variety of businesses and organizations. Many event rental companies are comfortable servicing corporations, conventions, universities, churches, festivals, fundraisers, picnics, grand openings, specialty sales, car shows, open houses, and customer appreciation parties. However, finding a company with incredible bouncer rentals and games, whom specialize in children’s birthday parties is well worth the effort when events with kids are being planned.

Safety should be a top priority for any respectable party equipment and game provider. Make sure the company you work with is fully insured and is willing to provide you a copy of their insurance policy upon request.

So whether you are planning a backyard birthday party, large corporate event, or a college event, talk to a Cincinnati or Southwest Ohio party and event planning company and make sure to bring the fun out of everyone.

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Texas Casino Equipment Rentals and Casino Party Planning

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Well casino party week is coming to a close, this article features casino themed parties and party planning in Texas, “The Lone Star State”.  Texas casino rental companies provide full service casino party & event planning.  Whether you are organizing a corporate event, fundraiser, or private party, in Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio, Austin, or Houston, casino party & entertainment companies will attend to every last detail of your event.  Utilizing the services of a casino event planner is the best way to ensure your Las Vegas style casino party is a hit!

Texas Casino Rentals and Party Planning - Texas Hold Em

One of the most popular poker games is “Texas Hold ‘Em” and since we are featuring its namesake state, a little history and information is in order:

Many people attribute the growth and popularity of Texas Hold ‘Em to the invention of online poker and the game’s appearance in film & on television (Wikipedia).

“Most gambling games have histories that are enigmas wrapped in a puzzle and shrouded in mystery. The subject is both fascinating and elusive, yet historians continue to try to trace the origins of various games, particularly poker, which is a perennial favorite. According to some students of poker history, the first game of Texas Hold ’Em was played in a small town called Robstown, Texas, at the turn of the century (late 1890s–early 1900s). Only when it reached the bigger city of Dallas, Texas, in the 1920′s did it really take off and attract a big following. Cowboys, miners, and others combined drinking and gambling and the game was played in saloons all over the southwest of the U.S. The game was known as “Devil’s River” in some parts of the country and as “Styx” in others; to this day, the final card in a game of Texas Hold ’Em is known as “the river” (WildJack Gaming).”

With today’s history lesson out of the way its time to spotlight two casino rental companies that service Texas.  The first party & event company illuminated by the Rent It Today spotlight is Southwest Casino Productions.  They have locations offering casino party rentals in Dallas – Fort Worth, San Antonio,  Houston, Austin, and most of Texas. They specialize in full service casino party & event planning, casino night fundraisers, project graduation parties and offer casino equipment rentals throughout all of Texas.

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Southwest Casino Productions is a full service casino party rental company that specializes in planning casino parties for fundraisers, charity functions, corporate events, holiday parties, project graduation parties, Texas Holdem Tournaments, and much more. We have authentic Vegas-Style casino gaming tables including poker, blackjack, roulette and craps tables available to rent for any casino night event. We have walk in casino equipment stores in Austin, San Antonio, and Houston TX and service the entire The Lone Star State.

Are you looking for new party ideas, project graduation party ideas, or an idea for a fundraiser?  Consider a casino themed party or Monte Carlo night event.  South West Casino Productions has provided countless  corporations, fundraisers, and private individuals with fabulous Las Vegas style casino parties and is waiting to accommodate you with everything needed for a night of fun, laughs and exciting pseudo gambling casino action.

Whether you are planning a complete casino themed party including poker, blackjack, craps and roulette or just want to make your poker night or tournament an event to remember, Southwest Casino Productions will provide the custom party planning needed to make it possible.  In charge of planning an event for your convention or fundraiser? Casino events and Texas Hold ‘em tournaments, provide quality entertainment and are a great way to raise money for charities & fundraisers.

See South West Casino Productions casino party planning services and casino equipment rentals at www.swcasinoproductions.com.

 

Well this entry raps up casino party weekon The Rent It Today Blog, rest assured there will be new articles & spotlighted casino equipment rentals in the future as we add companies and inventory to the popular rental category on Rent It Today.

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Casino Equipment Rentals and Casino Party Event Planning

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It’s Casino Party week at Rent It Today, making every night a Monte Carlo Night this week!  Thus we are introducing a new and exciting rental category:  Casino Equipment Rentals.  Recently Rent It Today added casino themed party planning rentals, and related services to its list of rental categories.  This week, being casino party week on the Rent It Today Blog, we will feature several casino party planning and event production companies across the United States.

Casino Rentals

“The exact origin of gambling is unknown. The Chinese recorded the first official account of the practice in 2300 B.C., and it is generally believed that gambling, in one form or another, has been present in almost every society since.  From the Ancient Greeks and Romans to Napoleon’s France and Elizabethan England, history is rich with tales of exploits based on the games of chance (Job Monkey).”

People love the adrenaline rush when playing games of chance and there is no better (and safer) way to enjoy such than throwing or attending a casino themed party & event.  Casino Equipment Rental companies provide all the style, luxuries, and amenities of going to a real Las Vegas style casino without the inherent risks of truly gambling.  From blackjack games, poker games, craps games, and roulette game & table rentals, to money wheels, dealers, dj’s, servers and show girls, casino party & event planning companies provide the opportunity to throw fabulous Monte Carlo Night & casino themed parties.

The first casino party and event planning company illuminated by the Rent It Today spotlight for “Casino Party Week” is U.S. Casino & Poker Rentals:

U.S. Casino Rentals LogoHost a New Kind of Party!

US Casino Rentals is Chicagoland’s premier full-service casino event planner.  We provide everything you need to host a unique and memorable casino event, from casino-grade tables and accessories, to professional dealers and staff.  Casino parties are great for corporate events, birthday parties, holiday get-togethers and fundraisers.  US Casino Rentals is your best bet for a unique and exciting casino party!

We offer a large variety of casino games including Poker, Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Pai Gow, Let It Ride, Money Wheels, Slot Machines and more.  Leave it to our professional staff to plan every aspect of your event, leaving no detail overlooked.

US Casino Rentals is proudly serving the Midwest including Chicago, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Detroit and Iowa.  In addition to casino equipment, US Casino Rentals can provide all the party extras that give your event that unique touch, such as bartenders, waiters, showgirls, DJs and more!  Regardless of the size of your event, US Casino & Poker Rentals can assure it will be unforgettable!

Host your casino party with the casino event providers that have a national reputation for superb quality and customer service!  For more information, visit www.USCasinoRentals.com.  Call today to request a quote or book your event!

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Chicago Poker & Casino Rentals is a leader in casino and poker parties servicing the Chicago metro area and all of Illinois.  They provide the highest quality casino equipment and personable and professional dealers.  You can find U.S. Poker’s Chicago location casino rentals and contact information by clicking the above link.  View all of Chicagoland casino equipment rentals & party planning services on their rental store at Rent It Today.

SSt. Louis Casino and Poker Rentals Logot. Louis Casino And Poker Rentals provides casino equipment rentals and casino theme party planning to the St. Louis metro area and all of Missouri.  They offer the finest selection of quality games and casino game supplies.  You can find U.S. Poker’s St. Louis location casino rentals and contact information by clicking the above link.  View all of this party planning companies St. Louis casino party & event planning services at Rent It Today.

Michigan Casino & Poker Rentals LogoMichigan Casino & Poker Rentals offers casino party planning services and casino equipment rentals to the Detroit metro area, popular vacation destinations like Traverse City and all of Michigan.  You can find U.S. Poker’s Michigan location casino rentals and contact information by clicking the above link.  View all of their Michigan casino equipment rentals & party planning services at Rent It Today.

Iowa Casino & Poker Rentals LogoIowa Casino & Poker Rentals is a full service casino event party provider.  They offer casino party planning services and casino equipment rentals to Des Moines and all of Iowa.  You can find U.S. Poker’s Iowa location casino rentals and contact information by clicking the above link.  View all of their casino party supplies & services at Rent It Today.

Milwaukee Casino & Poker Rentals LogoMilwaukee Casino & Poker Rentals is a full service casino equipment rental and party planning company.  View all of this party and event planning companies services on their casino party planning rental store at Rent It Today.

Indiana Casino & Poker Rentals LogoIndiana Casino & Poker Rentals provides casino equipment rentals and casino theme party planning to Indianapolis and all of Indiana.  You can find U.S. Poker’s Indiana location casino rentals and contact information by clicking the above link.  View all of this casino event productions services on their casino party planning rental store at Rent It Today.

Minneapolis Casino & Poker Rentals LogoMinneapolis Casino & Poker Rentals is a full service casino party event planning company offering casino equipment rentals to Minneapolis and all of Minnesota. You can find U.S. Poker’s Minneapolis location casino rentals and contact information by clicking the above link.  View all of this event production company’s Minneapolis casino event planning services on Rent It Today.

Cincinnati Casino and Poker Rentals LogoCincinnati Casino & Poker Rentals provides casino equipment rentals and casino theme party planning throughout the Greater Cincinnati area and all of Ohio.  You can find U.S. Poker’s Cincinnati location casino rentals and contact information by clicking the above link.  View all of Tri-State area casino party rentals and planning services by clicking here.

If you’re planning a party or corporate event and looking for a theme, consider a casino party.  You and your guests will not regret the excitement and entertainment a well planned casino party provides.

A well planned casino party is not complete without artwork, banners, backdrops, and promotional material.  You can see examples of artwork available for rent for casino parties at DeLouise Studio’s website here:  Art of Illustration DeLouise Studios.

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