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Celebrate Pride with Neon: Joy, Laughter, and Inspiration!

June 5, 2024

June is here, and it’s time to celebrate Pride with Neon! Whether you’re part of the LGBTQ+ community or an ally, we’ve got an awesome lineup of events to make your Pride celebrations unforgettable. Pride Month, celebrated every June, marks the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots of 1969, a key moment in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights. This month is all about celebrating progress and pushing for more equality. From fun games to amazing performances, … Continued

Asian American and Pacific Islander Artists to Celebrate!

May 6, 2024

By Scott Talarico

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month started as a way to spotlight the amazing contributions of these communities in the US. It all began with Congress and advocacy groups wanting to celebrate the history and achievements of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. They picked May because it marks some big moments, like the arrival of the first Japanese immigrants in 1843 and the completion of the transcontinental railroad, largely built by Chinese immigrants, in … Continued

Simplify Your Event Planning: Bringing Live Entertainment to You

April 29, 2024

By Scott Talarico

Live events pulse with the heartbeat of entertainment, offering a unique experience beyond screens and speakers. While orchestrating these events might seem daunting, Neon Entertainment will simplify your event planning by bringing talented artists to your doorstep with minimal requirements and doing all the work for you. Here’s how we do it: Tell Us Your Event Needs: Neon Entertainment customizes experiences to your preferences, whether it’s catering to busy lifestyles, sparking creativity, or incorporating themed … Continued

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

April 10, 2024

By Scott Talarico

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

Why Create an Open Mic Space on Campus?

November 1, 2023

By Scott Talarico

Greetings from “Courageous,” 1/2 of the Spoken Word Duo – I.N.K. As we turn the page on a new year, I wanted to share a bit about a few of the benefits of creating and maintaining a space for self-expression on campus; a regularly-occurring Open Mic Night. I know, I know… you’ve tried this before and… I get it… but just hear me out for a minute! The benefits of successfully carrying out this event … Continued

Celebrating Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Identity, Activism, and Social Justice

May 10, 2023

By Scott Talarico

Celebrate Diversity with These Spoken Word Artists!

January 20, 2022

By Neon Entertainment

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

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

Lady Caress

“[Lady Caress] did an amazing job with interacting with the students in the audience. Her poems and her performance on stage was phenomenal. We also had some of our own students apart of the show that opened for her. She welcomed them with open arms and wanted to introduce them herself onto the stage which was amazing…Working with her directly was amazing she was super sweet and kind…We hope to bring her back onto our campus in the future again!”

— Carolyne Roepke, St.Norbert College

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