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Special Programming Days For Fall

Posted on August 10, 2022
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There are so many exciting reasons to celebrate in the fall! Neon Entertainment has you covered with engaging activities and entertainment for everything from National Coming Out Day, National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week and Native American Heritage Month to Halloween, Thanksgiving and the rest of the Holiday Season!

6 Great Interactive Programs!

Posted on August 1, 2022
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Whether it’s choosing the right answer, determining the path of a video game, dancing on roller skates, or relaxing with aromatherapy and massage chairs, Neon Entertainment provides programs that will get your students engaged and immersed in memorable moments that will leave a positive effect and even make them a part of the show!
Welcome back to the Hot Mic Blog! As a national leading provider of college orientation events, we’ve been helping student event planners for over 2 decades! We have seen how student activities have evolved over the years, including how they have evolved since the pandemic. As we are entering the end of another summer, it’s time to start getting ready for your College Orientation Events! If you are just getting started, don’t worry because we

Time To Get Rolling!

Posted on July 28, 2022
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What better way to roll in the new semester than to get students up on their feet, engaging with one another and having a blast while doing it! Putting on some roller skates, picking up a bowling ball or aiming for that hole-in-one with some friends can work wonders in so many ways!

Events for Anytime, Any Location, Any Budget

Posted on July 21, 2022
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Looking for student engagement ideas in a pinch or on a tight budget? Need an event this week or even today? Now it as easy as pulling down the big screen.
Welcome back to The Hot Mic Bog! We know we’re in the dead of summer, but orientation week comes closer every day. Whether you’re reading this now or when you’re in the middle of orientation, having programming available is essential for your incoming student body. With that out of the way, let’s get into three of our excellent and engaging programming options for orientation. 3 Orientation Event Programs to Elevate Your Week 1. Orientation Speakers

The Audience Members are The Stars!

Posted on July 11, 2022
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Student engagement is just as important to us as it is to you! That’s why we offer programs that not only optimize student involvement but, make them the stars of the show! Whether it’s students taking the stage as one of our hypnotists guide them through creating a fun, laughable and personal experience for everyone attending, or students ruling the show and voting on which game show will be played where anyone can play and
Welcome back to the Hot Mic Blog here at Neon! Remember right before the world went on pause, and we were all glued to our screens watching Tiger King on Netflix? Have you ever wanted to visit a park like that, but without the problems surrounding it? Maybe solve a puzzle based on who embezzled cash from a themed animal park? This virtual escape room game, Tigerland, is a satire loosely based on real life.

Recipe For Resilience

Posted on June 20, 2022
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“Deep down in the water black sons and daughter All bounced back”   The recipe for resilience Is a knock down Followed by a bounce back Newsflash that’s also the recipe for being black We cannot sugar coat the bitter truth of a nation: The setback of slavery setup emancipation Juneteenth is now a celebration
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Welcome back to the Hot Mic Blog! Today we’re going to spotlight 3 more college comedians to hire for your welcome week event coming up in August. Remember to book your event early so that the details can be ironed out! You don’t want to be scrambling at the last minute trying to put something together. College Comedian Renee Santos A comedy veteran, Santos broke out onto the comedy scene on Showtime Network’s “Pride Comedy

Repackaging History Through Hip Hip

Posted on June 14, 2022
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The Unauthorized Biography Series is a critically acclaimed musical project that celebrates the world’s greatest cultural icons through biographical rap songs – Repackaging History through Hip Hop. Shaun Boothe is an award winning hip hop artist, TEDx speaker and creator of ‘The Unauthorized Biography Series’.

10 Great Programs for Orientation

Posted on June 10, 2022
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It is time to start planning for your college’s orientation! Whether it’s ice breakers, team building, boosting excitement for the upcoming semester or relaxing after a day full of activities, Neon Entertainment has what you are looking for! Find clues and solve puzzles together to beat the clock in one of our Escape Rooms or compete against other teams in a game of tag as a way to get to know each other and begin
The spring semester is in the rear view mirror and now is time to develop your new leaders and build a better team. Whether you lead or advise your SGA, Campus Activities, RA’s, Student Life or any other club or organization on campus you’re only as effective as your team’s ability to work as a unit. All good leaders ask themselves the great question, “How do I build a team that can further our mission?”
As we come to the end of APIDA Heritage Month and enter into Pride Month, we would like to share something written by Spoken Work Artist, Ebo Barton, as they identify with each of these communities:
Welcome back to the Hot Mic Blog! As the school year winds down, it’s time to get some ideas formulated for the next semester. You’ve booked singers and comedians, bands and hypnotists before, but have you heard our A Cappella Groups? Our performers have years of experience creating beautiful music with just their voices. Here are two of our best a cappella groups you should consider for your campus next semester. No instruments, no accompaniment,