Events
Flash Mob Fun At Marian’s Bat Mitzvah
Welcome back to a wonderful time of partying! This Bat Mitzvah was amazing with the celebration taking place at Congregation Neveh Shalom in Portland, Oregon on Saturday, March 10, 2012.
The party started at 7:00pm with a little soft jazz in the background, an active photobooth and Images By Floom as the photographer, so we had all the right players. Dinner started at 7:15 and as guests arrived, they grabbed a drink and then went right to loading their plates at the buffet. When the kids finished eating, they started dancing immediately and I took it up a notch with a swing dance contest. Next, we played the Coke and Pepsi game. That was followed by a few more choice music selections before taking a break for a slide show
Imediately afterwards, I went right to ‘The Hora’ and then… first time I have ever seen this in all my years of doing this… FLASH MOB! That’s right… a Flash MOB to ‘I Gotta Feeling’ from the Black Eyed Peas and it was awesome! Everybody was on the dance floor dancing… kids, parents, grandparents… everyone was in on it… crazy 🙂
Marian was so happy and amazed lol. Next we did the limbo and then ended the party with one of her favorites, ‘Paper Planes’ from M.I.A. I had so much fun. Stay tuned for the next party. I will see you at the end of March. -Steve
Post Event Satisfaction Survey:
“Pro DJs was pefect for our event. Everyone had a great time.” -Karen Twain
- Event Date: Saturday, March 10, 2012
- Event Type: Bat Mitzvah
- Event Location: Congregation Neveh Shalom/Portland, OR
- Event Staff: Steve Marker
- Quality of Customer Service via Telephone: Excellent
- Quality of Customer Service via Internet: Excellent
- Quality of Customer Service at Event: Excellent
- Friendliness of your Entertainer: Excellent
- Promptness of your Entertainer: Excellent
- Professionalism of your Entertainer: Excellent
- Entertainer’s Performance: Excellent
- Entertainer’s Appearance: Excellent
- System Appearance: Excellent
- Sound Quality: Excellent
- Overall Volume Levels: Excellent
- Music Selection: Excellent
- Incorporation of Your Requests: Excellent
- Lighting Effects: Excellent
- Equipment Appearance: Excellent
- Overall Customer Service: Excellent
- Planning Assistance: Excellent
- Entertainer’s Cooperation with Other Vendors: Excellent
- Overall Performance Rating: Excellent
- Would you recommend this service to others? Yes
Bat Mitzvah Party At North Portland Venue
It was good to see the family again. I performed at Josh’s Bar Mitzvah in March 2009 at the Laurelhurst Club in Northeast Portland. On this night though (Saturday, March 3, 2012), we celebrated Charlotte’s Bat Mitzvah at the North Star Ballroom in Portland, Oregon.
As guests arrived around 6pm, I played a variety of background music. The downstairs area was set-up for the adults as a place where they could go to escape the youth energy set to happen at any moment, but nearly everyone stayed in the main room… maybe to stick around for the entertainment.
With dinner scheduled for 7pm, there was only a little time once most of the kids arrived for a game, so with the girls versus the boys, I hosted a ‘name that tune’ contest. Of course, they knew the latest hit music, but with the girls comfortably ahead and agreeing to double or nothing after getting the victory, I went with some oldies and that stumped the group, but the girls still got it and held their title 🙂
After dinner, the kids got right back to it with some games, fun participation dance songs and a limbo. Eventually the adults joined in and really took over the dance floor for about an hour as I rolled a heavy dose of disco and 80’s. The kids returned for the final hour, dancing to their favorite current hit songs.
Mazel Tov Charlotte and thank you mom Stacy for again choosing PRO DJs. -Rich
Thank you Ponytail Photography for sharing photos from this event.
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Annual Celebration For Cadets At JROTC Banquet
After many, many years at the Monarch Hotel in Clackamas, the Oregon City High School Army JROTC program awards banquet and dance was moved to the Abernethy Center in Oregon City, Oregon. This formal event took place on Saturday, February 18, 2012 and featured dinner and a guest speaker.
As has been customary, the group crowned a G.I. Joe and G.I. Jane for 2012 and they led the first dance of the night to Taylor Swift’s ‘Back to December’ before others joined in. Always courteous and respectful, this group of students is still ready to get down on the dance floor and they expended a lot of energy to a mix of current hits, along with a few classic tracks.
This event is the longest running on the PRO DJs calendar… we have performed this annually going back to 1998. Everyone had a great time and we appreciate the opportunity to perform again at this special banquet. Thank you Major Thomas and Cadet Britney Harter. -Rich
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Employees Night Out At Annual Company Party
PRO DJs is thankful for our longtime clients. Some have brought us out year after year so many times, we have lost count 🙂
That is certainly the case for a Portland trucking company. Their normal January event was moved to February this year… same result though. We had a great time Saturday night at our usual stomping grounds… the Jantzen Beach Red Lion Hotel on the River in Portland, Oregon.
The itinerary is generally the same at each event. Employees gather for drinks and dinner before hitting the gaming tables for a chance to win big prizes. The casino is big hit that provides some competition for me, but eventually I am able to peel some people away to rock the dancefloor.
Thanks again Angie for the opportunity. See you next year! -Rich
January Wedding February Reception
The beaches of Maui are a wonderful place to exchange vows, especially during the month of January and when you are a resident of the Portland area. For Lora and Jason, they were married three weeks earlier in Hawaii and this was the celebration for friends and family not able to make the trip.
The local reception was held February 4, 2012 at the Abernethy Center in Oregon City with about 150 guests in attendance. Â A slide show was presented that featured photos from Lora and Jason’s January 8th ceremony.
Wedding Reception Highlights:
- Grand Entrance: Frank Sinatra – Come Fly With Me
- Cake Cutting: James Taylor – How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)
- First Dance: Avett Brothers – January Wedding
- Bride and Father Dance: Steven Curtis Chapman – Cinderella
- Groom and Mother Dance: Louis Armstrong – What a Wonderful World
- Anniversary Dance: Michael Buble – Way You Look Tonight
- Last Dance: Brad Paisley – Then
Jason’ Grandparents (Andy & Rita, Married 64 Years) took top honors during the anniversary dance and from there on, we were in high gear as the dance floor filled to a variety of upbeat dance songs, including family favorites – Sister Sledge ‘We Are Family’ and ‘I Gotta Feeling’ from Black Eyed Peas. A mix of classics and current music kept the room hoppin for the next three hours.
It was good to see Liz and Bryan. Â I peformed at their wedding reception last June and the groom’s mother Linda selected me to be the DJ for this event soon after… I appreciate the referral.
Congratulations to Lora and Jason. Â Best wishes from PRO DJs. Â -Rich
Post Event Satisfaction Survey:
“The wedding reception for my son & his bride was a smash hit! Music was fabulous, Rich Ellis a pleasure to work with. The dance floor was hopping most of the evening! Our guest thanked us many times over for such a wonderful party. On behalf of Lora & Jason, and all or our guests… THANK YOU!” Â -Linda Gitts
- Event Date: Saturday, February 4, 2012
- Event Type: Wedding Reception
- Event Location: Abernethy Center/Oregon City, Oregon
- Event Staff: Rich Ellis
- Quality of Customer Service via Telephone: Excellent
- Quality of Customer Service via Internet: Excellent
- Quality of Customer Service at Event: Excellent
- Friendliness of your Entertainer: Excellent
- Promptness of your Entertainer: Excellent
- Professionalism of your Entertainer: Excellent
- Entertainer’s Performance: Excellent
- Entertainer’s Appearance: Excellent
- System Appearance: Excellent
- Sound Quality: Excellent
- Overall Volume Levels: Excellent
- Music Selection: Excellent
- Incorporation of Your Requests: Excellent
- Lighting Effects: Excellent
- Equipment Appearance: Excellent
- Overall Customer Service: Excellent
- Planning Assistance: Excellent
- Entertainer’s Cooperation with Other Vendors: Excellent
- Overall Performance Rating: Excellent
- Would you recommend this service to others? Yes
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