The ADJA is proud to announce their fourth annual educational conference , “The Las Vegas DJ Show“, “Boost Your Spirits, Boost Your Business” to take place September 9th – 11th in beautiful Las Vegas, Nevada.  This show is sponsored by American DJ, Promo Only, Denon, Pioneer & NLFX Professional as well as ADJA and The Current Audition.

Once again, the best and brightest in educational leadership will be “on hand” with the industries most cutting-edge seminars that will change the landscape of DJ education. Building upon the successes of our second education conference this past year, our goal is for every attendee to feel rejuvenated and empowered with the most impressive knowledge-based conference ever!

We will offer Six tracks of education – tracks on Performance, Business, Multi System Operations, Technology and Turntablism. The show will run 3 simultaneous sessions at time.  With a total of over thirty seminars, this year’s educational multi-track will offer attendees the widest array of topics that are sure to inspire and motivate you to take your business to the next level.

This year we are very excited to announce our move to the Las Vegas Convention Center! We will still have connections for rooms at the LVH & more.  The show just keeps getting better & better.  We promise this will be the best show you have ever attended. The best way to measure this promise is to simply ask anyone who attended. The response from attendees was overwhelming. The Las Vegas DJ Show is setting the bar for exceeded everyone’s expectations.

With a beautiful Exhibit Hall featuring more than fifty companies showcasing the latest gear and newest innovations our industry has to offer – this event promises to be the “don’t miss” event of 2013. Like last year, the Exhibit Hall is “free to attend”, so too are the networking events like our Sponsored Pool Party or the fabulous night out at the Marquee.  This year we have once again arranged for a great Pool Party and to treat all conference attendees to a VIP “all Access” pass for an awesome party at the stunning Marquee night Club where you will be treated to top name entertainment for FREE, plus you will receive an open bar with your conference pass for the first hour!  How cool is that?  The multi-track educational seminars represent the only fee for this amazing DJ show.

The event is open to everyone and until the end of March 2013, EVERYONE can get a pass for only $49 per person.  Members and non members alike. After that prices will go up so don’t miss this great opportunity.  Non-members also have the opportunity to purchase a show pass that includes a one-year membership in the ADJA for only $249. It’s a great opportunity for your DJ business to take a major step forward in 2013.

Once again the ADJA is leading the way in delivering the finest Education Conference & DJ show in the nation. The Las Vegas DJ Show is sure to re-ignite our industry and set a standard by which all others will be measured.

Visit the “official” conference website at TheLasVegasDJShow.com for more details as they become available.

If you haven’t seen Vegas in Summer, you haven’t seen Vegas!

We have a very exciting meeting to kick off 2013! This will be a joint meeting on WEDNESDAY, January 16th with the Illinois Videographers Association at SHURE World Headquarters (5800 W. Touhy Ave, Niles, IL). We will take a tour of the magnificent Shure building, learn of new Shure products, and also have a Q&A with their representative. We will also have the opportunity to network with some professional videographers! This is a meeting you won’t want to miss! http://chicago.adja.org/2013/01/09/networking-with-iva-at-shure-headquarters

ADJA CHICAGOLAND CHAPTER JANUARY MEETING

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS ON WEDNESDAY! NEW MEETING LOCATION FOR THIS WEEK ONLY!!!

SHURE WORLD HEADQUARTERS, 5800 W. Touhy Ave, Niles, IL 60714

We have a very exciting meeting to kick of 2013! This will be a joint meeting with the Illinois Videographers Association at the Shure HQ in Niles. At the meeting we will get to take a tour of the Shure HQ, and also have a Q&A with their representative. This will also be a great networking opportunity to meet some of the videographers who are out there! This is a meeting you won’t want to miss!

When selecting services \ vendors for your wedding, make sure they
are celebration solutionists! Professionals who can take your unique
requests and turn them into special moments. Here’s an example.

During a recent planning session the bride said she wanted her father
daughter dance right after the ceremony. I said that would be fine.
After pictures, and the introduction, she can dance with her dad.

She said no, not after the introduction, immediately after the ceremony.
I asked why? She then explained that her dad always wears shorts. And
even though this was a formal wedding, dad would not stay in his long
pants past the ceremony.

No problem. We played the ceremony recessional music, the bride and
groom exited the ceremony, and dad was waiting for them at the end
of the aisle.

With all the guests standing and watching, dad, in his long pants, took
his daughter’s hand, the groom stepped aside, the music changed, and
they shared their father daughter dance right then and there, at
the end of the ceremony aisle.

It was not the norm. But the perfect solution for their celebration.
And yes 30 seconds after their dance, dad was in his shorts.

At formal youth events like Bar \ Bat Mitzvahs adults typically
prefer to enjoy their meal. Usually 1 hour plus. Whether it’s a
sit down meal or a buffet. Young people on the other hand
only need 10 minutes. If that. LOL

One solution is to stagger the meal times. Let the adults savor
their meal, while your entertainer plays an interactive game
with the kids.

A well designed interactive game that is not too loud will serve
as entertainment for the adults and keep kids occupied.

Approximately 15 minutes later the Bar\Bat Mitzvah boy\girl
can lead his\her friends in a Conga Line to their very own
buffet line.

Of course there is also that eat and dance at the same time
thing about Jewish events. But that’s a tip for another day

Companies across the nation are currently looking forward to the better weather months ahead and are planning now their employee appreciation events, team building activities, and C.A.P.’s (Client Appreciation Parties).

Tried and true games and activities can be fun. But the results are short lived.

For a memorable experience with benefits that are long lasting, and offer improved performance, increased team spirit, heightened productivity, and an attitude of gratitude amongst your employees look to ADJA members who offer Game Master and Team Building services to put your team on the track to true success!

The night before the Sunday Grammys, quoted as being her favorite night of the year, Whitney Houston was found dead at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Despite the highs and lows of her personal life, and troubled marriage to R&B Singer Bobby Brown, there is no denying a voice and sound that defined a decade.

Her performances of A Moment In Time at the 1988 Olympics, the Star Spangled Banner at 1991 Super Bowl XXV, and I Will Always Love You (Grammy album of the year, 1994, from the 1992 movie Bodyguard, with Kevin Costner), and the sale of over 170 million albums, singles, and videos worldwide were some of the highlights of her career.

A tragic and sad ending to amazing voice. She will be missed.

Fun at your ceremony

Many couples have pets at home. They are part of the family.
And may participate in your ceremony and \ or reception.
There are plenty of options.

Walk down the aisle
Bring the wedding ring
Pull a wagon with the ring bearer
Fetch the bouquet
Share the ring pillow at the front
Have your bird friend whistle a song or
say something at the appropriate time

Next, who will take care of your best friend after the ceremony,
while you are enjoying the reception, or gone on your
honeymoon?

A good pet sitting and training service can help you with all the
above. Many professional entertainers are also consummate
networkers and can offer a referral to a pet professional in
your area.

Soul Train’s Don Cornelius passed away Wednesday at his home
in Los  Angeles. Long before MTV started in the 80’s,  Soul Train
set the dance floor on fire in the 70’s with Don as the host.

With the latest dance music and expressive dancers it was the edgier
alternative to Dick Clark’s Band Stand. He is remembered by many
of the dancers as gracious, inviting and encouraging; always
looking for a groove and a move that would break the mold of
traditional music and dance.

We wish you love, peace and soul Don.

Couples get married in all four seasons – Winter, Autumn, Spring and Summer.
Many want to have their ceremony at sunset. Or capture a romantic photo just
as the sun is going down  and the sky is alight with beautiful colors.

This (free) site: http://www.sunrisesunset.Com/calendar.asp can tell you
what time the sun rises and sets in your area on your wedding date.

Too, if you are into a moonlit night sky, it also shows the rise and size
of the moon on the day of your celebration.