Holiday Party Music in January? Why Not Anytime?

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December 5, 2008.

Are you arranging holiday party music?  Let me give you a useful tip.

But first, here we are last night, at our regular “first Thursday in December” party — the annual Yale Alumni Holiday Party.

I’m taking the photo with my iPhone. (You’re right — I need a real camera, with a flash. Any recommendations?)

Recognize the room? It’s the famous “Alexandra’s Room”, on the 32nd floor of the Westin St Francis, in San Francisco.

What a place — floor-to-ceiling windows cover every wall!  Whenever I’m there I’m stunned by the fabulous panoramic views of San Francisco.

Second photo is a closer look at those windows, and third is a shot, facing east and showing Post St on the left, Union Square in the middle, and Geary St on the right.

Yesterday was another festive night at one of San Francisco’s busiest hotels. Even though this December is a bit slower than in previous years.

This glum observation is shared by most of the event professionals I know — caterers, facilities, photographers, decorators, florists, and other entertainers.

However, many of them tell me that next month is looking better than usual.  That’s understandable, since traditionally for most of us, January rates are lower and availability is higher.

So it appears to me that this year’s “holiday season” might be spilling into early 2009 in a big way.

Are you finding that, too?

I expect lots of holiday parties will fill January.  Scaled down, perhaps, but still cheerful get-togethers.  With the traditional holiday party music to celebrate this special time of the year.

We’ve all been anticipating 2009, and this optimism is  a great way to end the old year and begin a bright new one.

So how about you? Still have one more party to plan? Consider scheduling it for January. You’ll have lots of options, and you’ll avoid the end-of-the-year frenzy while you’re dealing with other priorities right now.

Why just January?  Holiday party music will liven up any special event throughout the year.

So here’s a tip for planning party music:  For your next party, select a festive holiday theme and include its holiday party music in the celebration.

 

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