Sherwood High 30 Year Class Reunion

Class of 1985 was the year from Olney/Sandy Spring, MD and 30 years later, they meet again at one of their classmates and owner of the coolest sports bar in Arlington, VA-- Bracket Room. Jeff Greenberg was a gracious host.  Main Stream Events and PR Firm handled the logistics and classmates from 1981-1987 came together. 

Karen Clements   Main Stream Events and PR Firm   Serving East and West Coasts   (757) 204-1416 or (909) 327-8084   www.yourmainstream.com 

Hospital Ground Breaking

Main Stream Events and PR Firm coordinates a ground breaking for Bon Secours and their newest building coming in 2016 to Suffolk: A new medical plaza that features advanced, compassionate cancer care!  

The new building will feature over 58,000 square feet of medical office space, including a comprehensive outpatient cancer institute. Suffolk Mayor Linda Johnson and Bon Secours Hampton Roads CEO Michael Kerner.  Kevin Barr, CEO of Bon Secours Ambulatory Services, Michael Kerner and the Honorable Linda Johnson along with many supporters and employees of Bon Secours.

A shout out to our team of awesome vendors.

Big Top Entertainment provided the tent, flooring, stage, astro turf, chairs, podium and always a pleasure to work with their team.  They are awesome!

Gourmet Gang provided the amazing food from Smoked Salmon Dill Bites, Bagel Bites, Quiches, Assorted Danish, Cheese and Fruit Platters, Muffins and had to mention the Strawberry, Watermelon, Rosemary Infused Water was delicious.

Jeff Bristow of Colonial DJ's provided the PA System and the background music.

Richard Muldez Photography provided the event photography. W.J. Jordan for assisting on this project and the many others that made this happen.  Assistant, Kelly Hall, always there for Main Stream Events and PR Firm

Karen Clements   Main Stream Events and PR Firm   Serving East and West Coasts   (757) 204-1416 or (909) 327-8084   www.yourmainstream.com 

Bon Secours Blessing/Ribbon Cutting at Grassfield Location

Main Stream Events and PR Firm had the privilege of coordinating a blessing/ribbon cutting today for Bon Secours newest location in Chesapeake, VA.

Thank you to  Farm Fresh Supermarkets for the beautiful floral arrangement and tasty treats.  Another shout out was Quiznos Grassfield for their wraps.

Visit the newest location: Bon Secours Grassfield Medical Associates 648 Grassfield Parkway, Suite 1 Chesapeake, VA  23322

Photo's are from Richard Muldez Photography.  My Assistant, Kelly Hall, always a pleasure to work with you.

Karen Clements   Main Stream Events and PR Firm   Serving East and West Coasts   (757) 204-1416 or (909) 327-8084   www.yourmainstream.com 

Company Picnic at Virginia Zoological Park in Norfolk, VA

As summer comes to an end, Main Stream Events and PR Firm coordinates a company picnic at Virginia Zoological Park in Norfolk, VA. 

The Garden Tent tucked in the back of the zoo was the perfect location for a quiet company picnic.   We were set up with a picnic buffet, ice cream, cookies, and cold beverages for all ages.  We had a scavenger hunt that and animals from the zoo up close.

Kurt from Astro Entertainment was the DJ and he kept them playing games, trivia, dancing and just relaxing to the music after a long summer.

Catering was done by the Zoo On-site Catering  and it was tasty.

Everyone had a great time and it was the perfect day.  Blue Sky, a few clouds and in the 80's.

Kelly Hall and Ashley Clements were great assistants for the day.

Photographs taken by Karen Clements and Kelly Hall, Main Stream Events and PR Firm

Check out their Video created by Karen Clements, Main Stream Events and PR Firm

Karen Clements   Main Stream Events and PR Firm   Serving East and West Coasts   (757) 204-1416 or (909) 327-8084   www.yourmainstream.com 

Family Reunions are a blast

Family reunions are a blast especially when they are your family.    We have had several family reunions the past 15 years and we enjoy seeing everyone that can attend.   We have many family members in AZ, CA, NV, NY, TX, UT, and VA and love it when anyone can travel and catch up. We had 17 family members join us this August.  

Karen Clements   Main Stream Events and PR Firm   Serving East and West Coasts   (757) 204-1416 or (909) 327-8084   www.yourmainstream.com 

Main Stream Events and PR Firm welcomes Fox Banquet and Event Center

Main Stream Events and PR Firm welcomes Fox Banquet and Event Center as a Preferred Vendors.   They are in the heart of Redlands, CA and a venue that will hold up to 300 seated guests and 700 total capacity with 6500 square feet of space, 1200 square feet of lower space and upper lobby. Please check out their Facebook Fan page by clicking here 

The History of the Fox:

"The Redlands Fox was built in 1927 and opened officially on December 28, 1928 withcelebrities in attendance from Hollywood. The film shown at the time was Laurel & Hardy in “Habeas Corpus“.  Also,  “Naughty Baby” starring Alice White and Jack Mulhall andVaudeville shows were featured there. Shortly thereafter, the silent movies started with the Wurlitzer organ in place. Then the talkies began and the Fox went through many changes.  The biggest change was to a multi-plex cinema.  In the 40’s, the backstage of the theatre was walled out to make 2 multiplex cinemas and the original theatre was no more.

During the last 30 years, the theater has been totally unavailable to the public. For the first time in all those years, the theatre is finally open and the public is elated. Several times a day, drop-in's come in and are filled with nostalgia as they remember their youth, smoking in the balcony, or snuggling with their date, or hanging out with the guys. Redlanders are thrilled to be reunited with their beloved theatre.

The Fox was built in a Spanish Colonial Revival style and maintains its integrity in the lobbies upstairs and downstairs, which were lovingly restored.  The “Ballroom” is now a banquet facility with crystal and wrought iron chandeliers, specialty lighting, with an acoustically superior sound system.  The room is draped with red velvet and gold with draped mirrors and the original praesidium.The downstairs seating was all removed and the floor was leveled and turned into a ballroom that seats 400 people comfortably and 700 standing for concerts.

Our Venue isnow being booked regularly for weddings and wedding receptions, birthday parties for all ages, class reunions, high school proms & winter formals, Fundraisers, Fashion Shows, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Quinceañeras, Film Festivals, Memorials, and Holiday Events.

We welcome you to come and take a tour of the Historic Fox Theatre at 123 Cajon, and take a leisurely stroll through the nostalgic past, booking your heart‘s desire. Drop by to attend fundraisers and film fests,  and breathe in the air of Redland's history. We await your visit."

Karen Clements   Main Stream Events and PR Firm   Serving East and West Coasts   (757) 204-1416 or (909) 327-8084   www.yourmainstream.com 

Company Picnic

What makes my day is when I see employees mingle and bring their families to a company picnic.   Main Stream Events and PR Firm had the honor of working with a new client in Hopewell, VA. 

Colonial DJ's provided the music and games to keep the party going for six hours.    Walter Baker did a fabulous job. Nanny's Restaurant provided the BBQ and sides which were fantastic. Scotty's Ice Cream Truck was I think the hit of the event with free ice cream all day.   Six hours of unlimited ice cream and because it was 84 degrees, I know many went back three or four times, but who was counting. Bounce 2 the Moon provided the inflatables and spin art.

Vivid Expressions provided the caricature artist and Patrick had a steady flow of people the entire time.  He did such a great job and these pictures could have been framed.  Awesome job.

James River Transportation provided the shuttle service for employees to tour the plant with a great security guided tour.   Each tour was very informative and the families that went enjoyed the experience.

Christina Cox was the official EMT and a great day with no injuries is always good in my book. My team was amazing as always and could not have done it without Kelly, Laura, and Christina.

Karen Clements   Main Stream Events and PR Firm   Serving East and West Coasts   (757) 204-1416 or (909) 327-8084   www.yourmainstream.com 

The Salvation Army Hope Gala 2015

This was a Black Tie Event for The Salvation Army Hampton Roads Area Command.  Main Stream Events and PR Firm designed and coordinated their Hope Gala 2015.  This is there 2nd annual and we are honored to have coordinated both of them.  We had 375 feet of Red Carpet and a beautiful archway filled with ice and flowers that the guests walked through as they arrived inside the main lobby.

It was a team effort with amazing vendors and wonderful Salvation Army staff and volunteers.

Emmitt Smith was our Key Note Speaker and what a story he has.

Stage Right Lighting Weddings-Special Events from the uplighting, stage washes and spandex circles, to the beautiful colored lanterns hanging from the center of the basketball court. The lighting was the finishing pieces we needed to bring this event to life. They were also a sponsor and so appreciate your generosity and flexibility.  They also provided the spandex for the VIP stage backdrop.

Botanique provided the beautiful linens, napkins, and centerpieces and was such a delight to work with. She also sponsored the acrylic arch and flowers in the main lobby.   It was so beautiful to walk through and was a great addition to the ice.

Big Top Entertainment provided the VIP/outside red carpets, stanchions, velvet ropes, bar, and amazing black velour backdrop on the stage to the pipe and drape around the basketball courts.

Astro DJs (Entertainment) provided and sponsored the VIP pictures with Emmitt Smith for the guests to take home at the end of the evening.

Ice Art - created the two amazing ice pillars with The Salvation Army Shield.  All-Star Photobooth provided and was a sponsor the photos in the main lobby.  Express Valet - provided and was a sponsor for Valet Service.  Waterford Event Rentals, LLC - worked with us on the spandex chair covers and the bands.  Whiting Turner - sponsored the rest of the red carpets.  Wow, 350 feet of red carpets inside the building.  Calvin Dunn Photography - sponsored the event photography and the amazing pictures.

Couldn't have done it without my wonderful friends who assisted me:  Our awesome team Karen Clements, Kelly, Christina, Sandy, Laura, Jo, Laurie, Linda.

Thank you.

Karen Clements   Main Stream Events and PR Firm   Serving East and West Coasts   (757) 204-1416 or (909) 327-8084   www.yourmainstream.com