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Rediscover Live Entertainment: Reconnecting Students Through the Power of Performance

June 19, 2025

We live in a time when most entertainment is consumed through screens, at our fingertips, curated, and often watched alone. For many students, this is all they know. But there’s a type of performance that brings people together, creates unforgettable moments, and delivers energy you can feel: live entertainment. And now is the perfect time to rediscover live entertainment on campus. As event planners and programmers, you have a unique opportunity to reintroduce the next … Continued

Women in Comedy: Stand-Up Stars Making an Impact

February 12, 2025

By Scott Talarico

Women in comedy continue to bring fresh perspectives and engaging humor to audiences everywhere. Today, we highlight four incredible stand-up comedians—Brandi Denise, Sunny Laprade, Katie K, and Renee Santos—who are lighting up stages across the country with their unique comedic voices. Brandi Denise: Comedy with Energy and Honesty Brandi Denise Boyd is a social worker turned stand-up comedian, actor, and writer whose performances are a mix of honesty, wit, and high-energy humor. Recently selected as … Continued

A Guide to Effortless Comedy Event Planning with Neon Entertainment

January 25, 2024

By Scott Talarico

Organizing an unforgettable comedy event is a breeze with Neon Entertainment’s 1-2-3 booking process. Simply share your event needs, and Neon takes care of everything seamlessly, from concept to execution. Neon Entertainment brings the comedy event directly to your chosen venue, handling all the logistics effortlessly. Comedy expert Ryan Kelly shares valuable insights for a smooth event, covering everything from minimal setups to effective promotion. We have a selection of hilarious professional comedians that are … Continued

NACA Riverside 2023 Recap

December 11, 2023

By Scott Talarico

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

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

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

Campus Feud

“I just wanted to get back to your email and let you know about how the event went. You guys were a pleasure to work with, as was Keith. He was an awesome host, very good with getting the students to get in teams and was very organized. He also went at a great pace, since we did have a larger turn out, he was very good about getting everyone involved and made sure everyone that wanted to play, could. Thank you guys so much for teaming up with us for this event. Have a great weekend. “

— Jerika, Washington State University

T Murph

“The entire audience was laughing and he was too – it’s refreshing to see a performer still having fun on stage doing what they love. I was at NACA this past year, where we first saw T-Murph, and I’m glad we ended up bringing him to our campus. He interacted with the guests during show, but he’s one of the few that stuck around after on his own accord. OU students formed a line to talk to him about his journey, take selfies, and simply just to say hi.”

— Oakland 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 Ledbetter

“Brian Ledbetter is a class above when it comes to entertainment! My students were in awe of his feats of mentalism and they were amazed at the interaction he shared with them. I would highly recommend Brian [Ledbetter] for any college looking for a great programming opportunity. His show is humorous, mesmerizing and incredibly entertaining! My students were left wanting more and they can’t wait to have Brian [Ledbetter] back on campus soon!”

— Jerry Keeton, Tennessee Tech