PartyCharlie.com - Party Planning Tips

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Happy New Year!!!

Happy New Year! 2009 was another tremendous year for PartyCharlie. This past summer, I appeared on The KTLA Morning Show, giving my expert advice, party planning tips, and time saving short cuts. If you missed it, click here to view the video. Other highlights included The City Of Beverly Hills, honoring my philanthropic spirit, and support of many charities. I was also featured in the prestige's Los Angeles Business Journal, and my public speaking engagements rose to record high demand. If you would like PartyCharlie to speak at your charity, or event, contact Bob Mazza PR @ 310-994-4847. It gives me great pleasure to share these wonderful events with all of you, my friends, family, and clients. Have a healthy and rewarding 2010!

For the ultimate in Party Tips, read my book; “Party Planning Secrets: The Ultimate Guide To A Successful Party.” Go to: http://www.atlasbooks.com/marktplc/02172.htm to purchase!

My “Five Steps for Creating the Energy for an Outrageously Successful Party,” will provide you with all the necessary ingredients to plan and host memorable events that you and your guests will rave about. Whether you’re planning a fundraiser, grand opening, holiday party or family celebration, let my 30+ years in the party planning and catering business be your guide to hosting an outrageously successful and stress-free event. Order your book today!

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

That's me, standing on my tippy-toes, next to my very tall friend, the Oprah Winfrey Show, Karaoke champ, Abraham McDonald.

Not only did Abraham make it to the Oprah Winfrey Show, he won the contest.

Go to http://www.oprah.com/media/20091112-tows-abraham-mcdonald-performs to view his award winning performance.

PartyCharlie.com has over thirty-years of experience in all aspects of party planning. Celebrity Look-A-Likes, Clowns, Magicians, Singers, Dancers… you name it, and we can provide the best entertainers in town for your next event, or party.

If you’d like to book an entertainer for your next event, or have any questions on hiring an entertainer, please do not hesitate to call, (310) 542-1234 or email me at info@partycharlie.com.

For the ultimate in Party Tips, read my book; “Party Planning Secrets: The Ultimate Guide To A Successful Party.” Go to: http://www.atlasbooks.com/marktplc/02172.htm to purchase!

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

PartyCharlie's Holiday Party Tips:

It's that time of the year again for holiday parties and family gatherings. It doesn't matter what religion you practice, or your ethnic persuasion, this is a universal time of the year! Successful holiday entertaining doesn't mean you need to be stuck in the kitchen, while your guests are having all the fun. Here are few tips for a fun holiday party that everyone can enjoy!

Make as many dishes as you can the day before your party. Keep the number of recipes that involve last-minute preparation to a minimum.

Avoid recipes that must be cooked at different oven temperatures.

Don't experiment, make recipes that are tried and true.

Think about contrasting colors ,and taste of the food. Avoid repeating flavors, each dish should stand out on its own.

Consider the presentation, and make a list the day before the party of every item you will need for your big event.

For the ultimate in Party Tips, read my book; “Party Planning Secrets: The Ultimate Guide To A Successful Party.” Go to: http://www.atlasbooks.com/marktplc/02172.htm to purchase!

Monday, November 23, 2009

PartyCharlie’s Tips For Carving A Perfect Turkey:

Remove stuffing and rest turkey for 15 to 30 minutes.

Place the platter so that the legs point toward your right. Insert the fork into the bird between the leg and the breast, then slice the skin between the leg and carcass down to the thighbone.

Remove the entire leg and thigh.
Cut the drumstick from the thigh, following the natural separation.

Remove the wing. Now carve the breast in slanting slices, parallel to the rib cage. Check the side view from time to time to ensure that the slices are even and not too thick at one end or tapering into nothingness at the other. (Since carved meat cools quickly, be sure the gravy is kept piping hot, ready to pour over the turkey.) When you have finished one side of the turkey, turn it around and repeat the process on the other side.

For the ultimate in Party Tips, read my book; “Party Planning Secrets: The Ultimate Guide To A Successful Party.” Go to: http://www.atlasbooks.com/marktplc/02172.htm to purchase!

Monday, November 9, 2009

CLICK PICTURE TO ENLARGE!

Everyone already knows that PartyCharlie is a well established party/event planner, and author of the highly successful book, “Party Planning Secrets,” but did you know that I'm also a very accomplished public speaker? It's just another reason why my company is the ultimate resource for all your party and event planning needs. Recently I had the honor and privilege to speak at an event held by the Santa Monica Bay Auxiliary, for the Children's Hospital Los Angeles.

I was told that after the event, everyone was talking about PartyCharlie! They all agreed that I was highly entertaining, funny, and very informative. Do you need a speaker for your next event? Call me, Charlie Scola, aka... PartyCharlie, and I'll be running to your rescue. Learning can be fun! I'll keep your whole group entertained and engaged. It's the PartyCharlie interactive experience, that will “WOW” the crowd! Call today and learn how to create the energy to have an OUTRAGEOUSLY SUCCESSFUL STRESS-FREE EVENT OR PARTY! If you would like PartyCharlie to speak at your charity or event, contact Bob Mazza PR @ 310-994-4847

For the ultimate in Party Tips, read my book; “Party Planning Secrets: The Ultimate Guide To A Successful Party.” Go to: http://www.atlasbooks.com/marktplc/02172.htm to purchase!

Monday, October 26, 2009

PartyCharlie's Halloween Costume Party Tips:

Halloween is just around the corner, but that doesn't mean you should let the kids have all the fun! Follow my tricks to treat your friends and family to a ghoulishly fabulous costume party with a grown-up twist!

Hollow out pumpkins of various shapes, sizes, and colors. Drill small holes in them to create your designs. Add votive candles and arrange near the front door.

Play scary Halloween sound effects, and horror movie music as the guests arrive.

Have a door prize for the best Halloween costume.

String fishing wire over the buffet table and hang orange paper lanterns. Scatter Halloween confetti over the tablecloth.

Plan a simple party buffet menu. A variety of soups, salads and sandwiches will make it easy on you and your guests.

Make a graveyard cake for dessert. Cut cookie dough into tombstone shapes and bake. Use icing to write R.I.P. on the cooled cookies and personalize them with guests' names. Stick the tombstones into a chocolate cake to resemble a graveyard.

Create a refreshment station. Fill an aluminum tub with ice, and pack it with all your favorite canned and bottled drinks, and let everyone just grab an go.

Or give me a call, and let me turn it into a Monster Bash!

For the ultimate in Party Tips, read my book; “Party Planning Secrets: The Ultimate Guide To A Successful Party.” Go to: http://www.atlasbooks.com/marktplc/02172.htm to purchase!

Monday, October 12, 2009

Pumpkin Carving Tips:

Halloween is fast approaching. Skeletons, scarecrows, and witches, are always fun decorations, but nothing says “Halloween,” like a hand-carved pumpkin. The Jack-O-Lantern dates back centuries to the very beginning of that magical night called “Halloween.” Follow theses carving tips for a ghoulishly fun time!

1. Medium-sized pumpkins work best for stencils. If you are going to carve free-hand, then let your imagination choose the size.

2. Use a stencil for very detailed carving. Your local craft shop will have all the tools you need. The internet has many sites offering free stencils that you can download.

3. A boning and paring knife, an ice cream scoop, some old newspaper, a black crayon, and your imagination, are all you really need to carve the pumpkin free-hand.

4. Place the newspaper under the pumpkin. Cut around the stem of the pumpkin, and remove. Scoop out the seeds and membrane. Using a crayon, mark up the face of the pumpkin. Cut out the pieces, using a paring knife.

5. Place a votive candle into a glass candle holder. Light the candle and place inside the pumpkin. Place the stem-top back onto the pumpkin.

6. Put the pumpkin on display, to scare all the ghouls and goblins away!

For the ultimate in Party Tips, read my book; “Party Planning Secrets: The Ultimate Guide To A Successful Party.” Go to: http://www.atlasbooks.com/marktplc/02172.htm to purchase!