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Celebrating National Poetry Month: 6 Incredible Poets for Your Next Event

Celebrating National Poetry Month: 6 Incredible Poets for Your Next Event

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It’s April and it’s time to honor National Poetry Month, and what better way to do that than to feature some amazing poets that you can bring to your next event? Whether you’re planning a college gathering, a cultural festival, or just a community get-together, these poets are sure to leave a lasting impression with their powerful performances and meaningful words any time of the year! 1. Lacey Roop: Lacey Roop is one of those … Continued

Q&A with Founder of Sexual Assault Prevention Program Pure Praxis: Kelly Pfleider

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In the arena of sexual assault prevention, the need for innovative approaches is paramount in addressing the persistent challenges of misconduct, harassment, and assault. Amidst the myriad of prevention programs, Kelly Pfleider emerged as a pioneer with her groundbreaking initiative, Pure Praxis. Her journey began with a profound recognition: conventional lecture-based methods lacked the emotional depth required to instigate genuine change. Drawing inspiration from the potency of storytelling, Pfleider harnessed the transformative capacity of theater … Continued

2023 in Review at Neon Entertainment

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As we say goodbye to 2023 and welcome the new year with open arms, it’s time to reflect on the incredible journey we’ve had together. This past year has been filled with milestones, laughter, and the collective joy of bringing people together. Join us as we reminisce about the highlights of 2023 and express our gratitude for the memories we’ve created. 1. New Programs In 2023, we launched eight exciting new programs that engaged audiences … Continued

NACA Riverside 2023 Recap

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We hope you had a fantastic time at the NACA Riverside conference if you attended! But if you couldn’t make it or missed our presence at the event, there’s still a chance to catch up on the remarkable showcases we featured. The lineup included Comedian Brandi Denise, Spoken Word Artist Gabriel Ramirez, Magician John Rotellini, Spoken Word Duo I.N.K., Musician Shanice Green and The Unauthorized Biography Series presented by Shaun Boothe. If you’re interested in … Continued

4 Great National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week Programs

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College life is a time for trying new things and socializing, but it can also lead to excessive alcohol consumption. Neon Entertainment offers programs that are changing the way students view alcohol and its effects on their lives. They provide a fresh perspective on alcohol education and empower students to make informed choices during their college years. 1. Hypnotic Intoxication At Keith Karkut’s Hypnotic Intoxication, students engage in a unique alcohol awareness program. Split into … Continued

Unleashing Potential Through Art: Exploring Neon’s Transformative Entertainment Offerings with Gabriel Ramirez and Shaun Boothe

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  Hello and welcome back to the Hot Mic blog by Neon Entertainment, The Brightest Agency in college entertainment booking! Today, we want to spotlight some of our multi-dimensional talents that have left a lasting impact on college campuses. Have you been looking for an engaging event for your campus activities? Look no further!  We’re excited to introduce you to two of our most sought-after offerings: the passionate wordsmith, Gabriel Ramirez, and The Unauthorized Biography … Continued

The Importance of Cultural Diversity in College Entertainment Booking

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Hello and welcome back to the Hot Mic Blog here at Neon Entertainment! Today, we wanted to take some time to talk about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and the importance of cultural diversity in entertainment booking.  Here at Neon, we provide an assortment of speakers and programs that speak on the knowledge of equity and are committed to building diverse and inclusive communities in our universities, corporations, and the world. Our entertainers seek to promote … Continued

Relax During Midterms Week with our Spoken Word Artists

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Midterms are nearly here, and we know students’ stress levels are rising. Instead of a big event ahead of those midterms that could get your students even antsier, you should consider booking one of our spoken word artists instead. Here at Neon Entertainment, we have loads of live entertainment options available for you to choose from for your college events! We’ve long been the premier purveyors of live entertainers like comedians, musicians and these incredible … Continued

Celebrate Diversity with These Spoken Word Artists!

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Neon Entertainment provides live entertainers for college events! We have always been a premier provider of live entertainment, including comedy, music, magic and more, but the pandemic certainly didn’t help live event booking. We were able to navigate and evolve to provide some really engaging virtual programming, and as we are all still getting back on our feet we wanted to remind our readers and users of the outstanding LIVE acts that we have to … Continued

How to Use Your E.A.R.S.

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The Art of Making Anyone Feel Heard, Understood, and Valued by Speaker Brian Miller We meet and interact with 80,000 people over the course of a lifetime. Eighty. Thousand. People. It’s about 10,000 people per decade of your life. You’re 30? You’ve met 30,000 people. The question is this: How many of those stories do you know?  How many of their names do you remember? With how many of those people did you share a … Continued

Laughter is the Prescription for Happiness

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It is said that laughter is, and will always be, the best medicine.  Researchers have even found that students who use humor as a coping mechanism have a higher chance of being in a more positive mindset. In times like we have been experiencing in 2020, finding a coping mechanism is very important for mental health and even physical health. Having a good sense of humor could be considered the prescription of happiness. Being able … Continued

Virtual Orientation: How to Virtually Build Connections with Incoming Students

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By Speaker Brian Miller I just can’t bear another Zoom call. It’s not just me, right? Four months into the pandemic we are all pretty much Zoomed-out. And yet it remains one of our only and best options to get things done for the foreseeable future. For most students, the best part of college isn’t the classes or the piece of paper at the end, but the people. Remember that giddy feeling walking across campus … Continued

Zero Shades Of Gray | College Sexual Assault Awareness

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There’s no doubt that this is a sensitive and difficult topic to speak openly about. The result is that many college students would rather ignore the subject altogether. This is why laws like Title IX make it mandatory for campus administrators to educate students on how to prevent and deal with occurrences of sexual assault.  To meet your Ttle IX requirements, we offer a three separate sexual assault awareness programs or all three can be … Continued

Shaun Boothe | Repackaging History Through Hip Hop

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“The power of hip-hop is in the stories we choose to tell. Our stories can either build us up or tear us down” – Shaun Boothe Shaun Boothe is a celebrated TEDx speaker, that has built a thriving international career as an inspirational speaker with his passion for public speaking and hip hop. He spent 10+ years in the music industry; his history includes sharing stages with notable rappers like Snoop Dogg, Lauryn Hill and … Continued

5 Campus Event Programs Perfect For Spring Welcome Week

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If you’re looking for some fresh new ideas, be sure to follow our Instagram to see unique, updated event ideas for your campus each week! Coming up with ideas for college events is no small task.  With so many different options available it can be difficult to know what will bring the best student interaction.  As the fall semester comes to a close, college event planners need to shift their focus to scheduling events for … Continued