Make and Take College Events Archives

Effortless Success: Why Hosting Make and Take Programs with Neon Entertainment is a No-Brainer

January 18, 2024

Planning an event might sometimes feel like wandering through a maze, facing decisions and choices at every corner. No need to stress—Neon Entertainment is more than just a guide; we’re your go-to partner, making things simple and easy for you. Our Make and Take programs are a no-brainer, effortlessly transforming your requests into a personalized and successful experience. Explore the ease of hosting a Make and Take program at your location with Neon, where success … Continued

NACA Syracuse 2023 Recap

October 30, 2023

By Scott Talarico

We hope you had a fantastic time at the NACA Syracuse 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 Derrick Knopsnyder, Free Money Game Show, Spoken Word Artist Lacey Roop, Magician John Rotellini and The Unauthorized Biography Series presented by Shaun Boothe. During the conference, we also organized a … Continued

NACA Little Rock 2023 Recap

October 30, 2023

By Scott Talarico

We hope you had a fantastic time at the NACA Little Rock 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 Derrick Knopsnyder, Spoken Word Artist Gabriel Ramirez, Spoken Word Duo I.N.K. and Comedian Ryan Kelly. If you’re interested in booking any of these talented acts or need information on … Continued

6 DIY Events to Bring to Your Campus

October 26, 2023

By Scott Talarico

Looking to host unique and budget-friendly events on your campus? Look no further than Neon Entertainment’s innovative DIY programs. These hands-on activities not only foster creativity but also provide an excellent opportunity for students to connect and have fun. 1. Color Your Own Totes Picture a coloring book merging with a canvas tote bag, and you’ve got Neon Entertainment’s DIY Color Totes. With fabric markers and printed canvas tote bags, students can color within the … Continued

6 Great End of Semester Program Ideas

October 12, 2023

By Scott Talarico

With the end of the semester just a couple of months away, it’s time to start planning how you’ll celebrate your students’ hard work and achievements. Neon Entertainment is here to help you prepare by offering a range of exciting programs that are perfect for the occasion. Whether you want to encourage relaxation and reflection or infuse some fun into the mix, we have you covered. So, let’s get ready to ensure a memorable end-of-semester … Continued

Monster Bash and Other Halloween Themed Party Ideas

October 5, 2023

By Scott Talarico

It’s that time of year again! Halloween is just around the corner, and if you’re in charge of planning a thrilling event for your college campus, look no further. Get ready to raise the undead with a Halloween Themed Party that will be the talk of the town. Neon Entertainment’s “Monster Bash” package offers everything you need for a night of eerie fun. To enhance your experience, we’ve also compiled some spooktacular snack ideas, decoration … Continued

DIY College Event Entertainment | Affordable and Engaging Fun For Your Campus!

August 10, 2022

By Neon Entertainment

Welcome back to the Hot Mic Blog here at Neon Entertainment, the leading provider in college event activities! We know that getting together the funds for some events can be a bit of a hassle, so in that case, we do have a more budget-friendly options. Try out our DIY college events! Why Try a DIY College Event? A DIY college event is a great way to have an engaging experience on a budget! Our … Continued

6 Programs to Order Now and Enjoy Later

April 18, 2022

By Scott Talarico

What to do on a rainy day? A question that is usually answered by making the best of what you have on hand. Imagine looking at a room full of unengaged students and remembering that you have prepared for this! In the stock room there are creatures waiting to be created, totes ready to be individualized, or DIY Tie Dye all set to add color to some t-shirts as well as everyone’s day!

Escape Rooms

“The overall “feel” of the Escape rooms (ie: set up and props) felt authentic and looked professional. It made you feel like you were actually in that section of the museum. I had great feedback from the groups that went into the Escape rooms and they spoke about how much fun they had and how happy they were that this was brought to campus. Overall, we are very pleased with the event turnout and we definitely will be looking at bringing this event back to campus in the future.”

— Saint Lawrence University

Bazooka Ball

“Yes, last-minute we had to change location due to their being confusion with reservations, facilities, and the campus police. It ended up working out though as the change of location ended up being better for Jay and the setup with electricity being right there and not having to be setup. Those who played seemed to thoroughly enjoy the game, and we want to thank you for all of your help and assistance through the booking process. We look forward to continuing working with you throughout the rest of this semester and those to come. “

— Paige, East Stroudsburg University

Piscataway Nation

“I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed their presentation at the Penn State Altoona University campus today. Cody is an amazing dancer. Mark is an amazing storyteller. Together with Jenny and Mark’s son, Niche (not sure how to spell it), it was a great experience, so personal and up close and it really left a feeling of joy and happiness as well as appreciation with me. I hope they continue celebrating, teaching, and sharing their heritage.”

— Dana, Penn State University – Altoona

Will Jay

“Everything was wonderful with Will Jay. He was easy to work with during the event and our students truly loved having him – I have already received requests to bring him to campus when we are allowed to do face to face events again. Here is what one person text me after the event, “I hope you can tell Will Jay how powerful it was, I’m talking to so many people about it and they all loved it and were touched by his songs and words”. There were multiple messages in the chat during the event last night talking about how amazing his lyrics were, his voice, most importantly students were able to relate in to the messages he was talking and singing about. I think Will Jay has a new fan base here at CMU and they are going to consume the music he has out now – and are eagerly anticipating what he has in store.”

— Central Michigan University

Elizabeth Acevedo

“She [Elizabeth Acevedo] was wonderful. It was a perfect fit for the event, the audience loved her! She gave them a space to explore some emotions they may have or need to understand from an outsider’s perspective or just a space to hear what she had to say abut her experiences, observations, etc. One of the students from the club we were collaborating with even said we need to bring her back in the future. She is one performer we will be keeping in our heads for future performances.”

— Emily Umstead, Aquinas College

Brian Miller

The show went great! Our student staff loved him and said it was one of the best keynotes they have had for training in a long time! Brian was so great as usual. I had accidently messed up the time that I thought the students were arriving so he had to set up around the students and he was so gracious and easy going about the mistake. He even stayed after the show a bit for about 30 students or so who wanted to chat with him and he gave them a little extra magic too.

— Hannah Hotalen, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania