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5 Tips that Will Help You Throw a Memorable Holiday Party

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Tim Grable
Tim Grable founded The Grable Group.The Grable Group is an international event and entertainment company.In addition to managing the schedules of our speakers, comedians artists and entertainers, we handle their literary, commercial, film/TV, social media and licensing opportunities.
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Last updated on July 2nd, 2020 at 05:51 am

5 Tips to Help You Throw a Memorable Holiday Party

Over the past few years, more and more companies (big and small) have started acknowledging the benefits of office parties, and that is great.

An office party is a great way to meet some new faces, get to know your other colleagues a little bit better, bond with them and, of course, have much fun. A party at the office can be organized once a month or once every few months.

No one sets out to plan a dull corporate party where everyone is checking their phones every two minutes to see how much longer it will be until they can excuse themselves from the event.   Rather the goal is to create a memorable holiday party.

Despite event planners’ best intentions, many parties fail to hit the mark with their audience and which people forget as soon as they step out the door.  If you are the head of the organizing team, then you want to make sure that the office parties are those type of events that your colleagues will not only talk about days before they will happen but after they are over as well.

What can you do to set your party apart from the rest and create an unforgettable experience for all involved? Keep reading to find out.

4 Tips that Will Help You Throw a Memorable Holiday Party

1. Incorporate an Unexpected Activity

Party games are an excellent way to get your guests to mingle and show off their personalities. But if you want your event to be unforgettable, try to think outside the box when it comes to the games you pick.

One idea you could try is to create new versions of classic party games by adapting them to the theme of your event. 

Here’s an example: for a New Year’s Eve holiday party, you could have your guests play What Lie? but with a fun twist.

Traditionally, the game is played by each participant sharing three statements from their personal life (two truths and a lie). The rest of the group is left to guess the lie.

To make it more appropriate for a New Year’s Eve event, though, you could ask guests to only share statements that refer to the past year’s highlights.

It’s these types of unexpected activities which leave fun memories behind, the kind which will make your party stand out from the rest.

2. Want a Memorable Holiday Party?  Book High-Quality Entertainment 

Spruce up your Christmas party and give guests something to talk about by booking high-quality entertainment.

Corporate events, office parties or any events that are being organized can make a difference if they bring in an entertainer. This can mean so many different things, from stand-up comedians to magicians, motivational speakers or acrobatic performers.

We all love going to different shows, so why not bring such a performer to your upcoming office party? For your colleagues, it is going to be a new face, something funny they’ll laugh about, a good story that they’ll tell later on to their friends outside of work.

Here are a few suggestions of memorable acts you can’t go wrong with:

  • Celebrity impersonator. Jeff Tracta is one of the most sought-after celebrity impressionists available for hire today. His celebrity impressions were one of the most exciting moments from America’s Got Talent, and your event guests can be the next to see Jeff’s incredible talent in action.
  • Mentalism. Mentalists are performing artists, magicians, or entertainers who appear to be “psychic” and entertain using highly developed mental feats like telepathy, telekinesis, and mind-reading. They accomplish this by using a combination of misdirection, theatrical trickery, mental mathematics, keen observation, and sophisticated sleight to perform mind-blowing and jaw-dropping performances that leave their audiences in a state of shock.  An award-winning entertainer, Eric Dittelman, will mesmerize your event attendees with a spectacular mind-reading show that puts them in the spotlight.  Eric also recently appeared as a guest on Live with Kelly and Ryan, Penn and Teller: Fool Us, The Ellen DeGeneres Show and was featured in “Entertainment Weekly”, “Rolling Stone” and even “The National Enquirer.”
  • Music Band. An explosive music band such as Blue Jupiter will energize your guests, leaving them talking about the show long after it’s over!  Or  book a non-stop all dance repertoire featuring the best of 70’s disco, 80’s rock, 90’s Pop, and the hit songs of the new Millennium. With 7 lead singer/dancers and 95 dazzling costume changes, Alter Ego puts on a show like no other.
  • Comedy acts. People will always remember the moments in which they laughed out loud. So why not book a top clean comedian like Marty Simpson to delight your guests with the best self-deprecating clean comedy?  Or hire a hilarious and attention-grabbing comedian and emcee like Wayne Cotter.  Wayne’s clean comedy is perfect for any event that is in need of a vivacious entertainer. As said by Jay Leno, Wayne is “one of the funniest comedians working today.” Wayne hosted the Fox series “Comic Strip Live,” was seen in feature films Spy Hard and The Aristocrats, and has countless appearances on David Letterman and Jay Leno.
  • Live event painting. Visual art has always been the perfect method of encapsulating a moment. With a live painter you can watch your holiday party through the eyes of an artist as they capture the energy and emotion of your party on a canvas. Using brushes, paint and a canvas, event painter Heidi Schwartz captures your special event as it takes place. The charm and elegance of a live painter create ambiance, entertainment and provides guests with a topic of conversation. This is the perfect way to commemorate your annual Holiday celebration.
  • Hire a Magician.  Everyone loves good magic! Regardless of the setting, magic stage show, walk around magic, comedy magic, close up tricks, or High-Tec magic, our magicians, will leave your audience spellbound and astonished with long-lasting memories. Best of all, they can entertain all size audiences from significant events to small intimate gatherings. The magic of Eric Jones has been featured on Penn and Teller, America’s Got Talent, Masters of Illusion, and on Comedy Central. As a corporate entertainer, he performs some of the most spellbinding illusions imaginable that leaves the audience mystified.
  • Hire a comedian. Who doesn’t need a laugh during the hectic holiday season! Fill your holiday party with laughs and energy while creating memories. It doesn’t matter if you’re looking to book a stand-up comedian, ventriloquist, comedy magician, musical comedian, or a celebrity comic; we can help! Jeff Allen has appeared on Showtime, Comedy Central, VH1, HBO, and Dry Bar Comedy. He is a favorite with corporations that want to provide top-shelf comedy while knowing that the entertainment will appeal to all present and be totally appropriate.

3. Personalized Party Favors

Don’t underestimate the power of a well-picked out party favor when it comes to having a memorable holiday party.

Send your guests home with a gift that will remind them of all the fun they had at your event. What you pick is up to you, but we recommend keeping these best practices in mind:

  • The party favor should go with the theme of your event. For example, an elegant tree ornament is an appropriate choice for a Christmas party. You can even engrave it with the date of the event to make it extra special.
  • It should be something which everybody can enjoy (foods that contain ingredients that many people are allergic to should, therefore, be avoided).
  • When in doubt, pick something useful. A champagne opener may not be the most creative gift out there, but whenever one of your guests open a bottle of champagne at home, they’ll think of your event.

Memorable Party

4. Have a Signature Holiday Party Cocktail

Serving a signature drink that ties in with the theme of your event can be that extra touch, which shows guests that you went out of your way to create a unique experience for them.

Work with a bartender to create a customized cocktail that feels festive and which captures the vibe of the event.

The color of the drink, the glass it’s being served in, are some elements that can be customized to create a memorable holiday party. So, you can get creative with it.

5. Get People Together Around a Noble Cause

One of the best ways to get almost all your guests together is by incorporating a noble cause into your holiday event. A charity will raise the overall value your employee perceive. It will make them feel more important, thanks to the emotional factor.

Scout your local community and see if there’s any greater cause your company can help.

You will notice your employees will feel more connected after the party because they have come together to support a noble cause.

Want more ideas?

We know that sometimes it can be hard to find innovative ideas when it comes to entertaining people. If the next office party you are planning lacks some spice, then you might consider hiring an entertainer.

We hope that these ideas have inspired you and that you are eager to try some of them out. For more inspiration, we also encourage you to check out this article to discover a few unique party ideas which are going to wow your guests.

The Grable Group has a wide selection of performers you can choose from.   To find more information about our entertainers or how to hire them, you can contact us by using this form.

The Best Practices To Organize A Successful Holiday Party

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Tim Grable
Tim Grable founded The Grable Group.The Grable Group is an international event and entertainment company.In addition to managing the schedules of our speakers, comedians artists and entertainers, we handle their literary, commercial, film/TV, social media and licensing opportunities.
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Christmas parties are a staple for businesses nowadays. It’s a time when employees can get together and have a jolly good time without having to worry about their daily tasks.

If done right, such parties have an incredible effect on employee morale and satisfaction, improving relationships between team members and giving them renewed energies for the upcoming workdays.

In this article, we will give you a few bits of information about some of the best practices that go into organizing a successful holiday party to ensure the best possible outcome.

1. Always Have a Plan

Before setting things in motion, you will have to go through some stages of thorough planning.

Planning early helps you make a general assessment of the event, and it will give you an initial projection of what the costs might be.

It’s important to start with the basics because as the event idea gets bigger and more ambitious, you will soon find out that it becomes increasingly difficult to manage.

To address this issue, you can start by putting together a list of all the essential details of the event. In this list, make a category for each critical aspect of the event, such as the event’s theme, venue, and expenditures.

Once you have the initial list set up, you can expand upon it, allocate the necessary budget, and assign the right people to take care of it.  This is the first step in having a successful holiday party.

The Best Practices To Organize A Successful Holiday Party

2. Work as a Team

Successful events are made on the back of a strong and motivated team.

Organizing one is no solo effort, and if you attempt to centralize responsibilities in the hands of solely one person, you will soon find that it will become overwhelming.

To ensure that the event is organized correctly, all the tasks should be covered by an appropriate number of people. This ensures that the work is evenly distributed and that no one gets overworked.

It’s ideal to start with a small team and then add more people as the size and scope of the event grows.

3. The Right Time for a Successful Holiday Party

The date of the event is perhaps one of the most essential organizational aspects. It may seem intuitive to select a date close to the holidays, but in reality, things are much more complicated than that.

If the holidays happen to be during the weekdays, this will lead to a less exciting party, as the employees would need to rest up for the upcoming workday.

If you decide to leave it for the weekends, then there’s a high chance not to get as many people to show up, since they would be conditioned by personal responsibilities and would much instead tend to them.

Usually, the best time to host a successful holiday party would be on a Friday or Saturday evening, when people wouldn’t have to worry much about the coming day.

It’s also not uncommon for businesses to start the holiday party during the lunch breaks and to extend them into the evening. This way, you avoid having the guests go home and then return to the party.

And it’s also convenient for the employees, by not having to compromise much of their time. Be warned, however, while Friday is the top choice; it is also the busiest day for restaurants and venues.

There’s One Thing Missing

With the organizational aspects out of the way, all you need to take care of are the festivities. Why not diversify the experience and add a bit of entertainment to the mix?

We believe that corporate entertainment goes well with a successful holiday party and we can help you find the right entertainers for it.

Why Clean Comedy Is Perfect for a Corporate Holiday Party

Do you want to organize a Christmas party? That’s definitely a nice gesture you can do for your employees, as it will give them some time to unwind. Plus, it shows you care about them.

Why Clean Comedy Is Perfect for a Corporate Holiday Party

However, have you considered the entertainment aspect?

A party without entertainment is, after all, rather dull. Well, that’s where clean comedy comes into play!

It’s the best way to liven up the atmosphere and make sure everybody has a good time.

Why not blue comedy, you might ask? It’s true that it can get people laughing. Still, it has its fair share of noteworthy drawbacks:

  • It can offend some people – Unfortunately, this characteristic limits the number of people you can invite.
  • It can harm your brand’s image – Some of your guests might still get upset even if they can take a joke. Having them walk out of your event will not make your brand look good in the public eye.
  • It can get repetitive – Let’s face it, dirty jokes get boring after you keep hearing the same punchline but with a different setting.

So, you’ve seen why blue comedy may not be worth the hassle. Now let’s discuss why clean comedy is the best choice for your holiday party.

Clean Comedy Blends in Well with a Corporate Holiday Party

After all, you can’t really tell dirty jokes at a corporate party that has Thanksgiving or Christmas themes, now can you?

Not only will that upset some guests, but it will also ruin the overall holiday atmosphere.

So, obviously, clean comedy is the better choice. Having a clean entertainer or a wonderful speaker will blend in perfectly with the underlying holiday themes.

Take someone like Jeff Allen, for instance. His jokes and humor will go hand in hand with the aim of your corporate Christmas party, namely bringing everyone in the company together.

Understanding The Wife's Code. Jeff Allen

Clean Comedy Can Make Your Corporate Party Feel More Welcoming

In today’s world, this is exactly how you want your brand to distinguish itself. You don’t want your event to have an air of exclusivity about it.

Well, some people would want that, but think how it makes those who are outside the company feel.

After all, in order to help your employees feel like they belong and matter, you should give them the chance to bring their family or at least a close friend to your event.

With clean comedy, something like this is entirely possible. Why? Because there are no audience limits you need to worry about.

Your employees can bring their children or parents along since there’s no risk the entertainment would upset them. And that will make the overall party atmosphere feel more inclusive.

Plus, you can really leave everyone speechless if you pair up clean comedy with magic acts. Choosing someone like Dana Daniels will do wonders for your holiday party.

Dana Daniels - Corporate Magician, Los Angeles, Orange County

Want to Book Clean Comedy for Your Corporate Holiday Party?

Then be sure to get in touch with us as soon as possible. We’ll handle the entire booking process for you, so you won’t have to worry about a thing.

Just welcome your guests, sit back, and relax knowing you’ve made an excellent choice that all attendees will get to enjoy.

At the Grable Group, we offer entertainment solutions for all kinds of corporate events, both in-person and virtual.

Be sure to give us a call at (615) 283-0039 or email us, and we will gladly assist you!

What You Can Do To Make Your Holiday Party More Entertaining

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Tim Grable
Tim Grable founded The Grable Group.The Grable Group is an international event and entertainment company.In addition to managing the schedules of our speakers, comedians artists and entertainers, we handle their literary, commercial, film/TV, social media and licensing opportunities.
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Last updated on June 22nd, 2020 at 07:05 am

People enjoy a good party, and few would want to miss the chance to take part in one, which promises a lot of fun and unique experiences.

Coming up with engaging Entertainment and corporate party ideas is usually a time-consuming task. Your corporate event needs to please many different people, of different ages. It needs to be engaging, but not over the top, classy, and it must scream professionalism.

As an event organizer, if your goal is to make your holiday party more entertaining, it is wise to plan and give your guests multiple reasons to get excited about it.

If you have run out of entertainment and corporate party ideas and nothing you have come up with so far seems appealing, read on.  In this following article, we will present you with a few suggestions on how you can crank up the entertainment value for your holiday event and make it a worthwhile experience for your guests.

What You Can Do To Make Your Holiday Party More Entertaining

1. Break the Monotony with Interesting Activities

It is never a bad idea to integrate games and activities into your party’s program. They are a great way to ensure your guests are interacting with each other and that a fun atmosphere is continuously maintained.

Also, they are a great way to encourage a bit of friendly competition between guests – assuring they will be entirely dedicated to the whole experience.

You can organize activities such as dance-offs, bowling, darts competitions, a secret Santa, or even wine sampling.

The activities you can employ depend entirely on your guests’ tastes. You can go ahead and assess what your guests might like and plan according to their preferences.

2. Theme it up

Sadly, Halloween is only once a year. However, you can dress up anyway if you decide to throw a party at the office that has a theme. People get excited when it is time for them to become a different character, so this is a good approach when it comes to throwing an office party that everyone will be eager to attend.

Plus, this way, a party will never be boring again because let’s face it: We spend too much time wearing our everyday work clothes and it is always good to change it up a little bit.  Your key goal is to incorporate a theme which would spark conversations with ease.

3. Game on!

Raise your hand if you do not like games. Yeah, we thought so. Whether you choose to play those fun games that are so popular during team building events, or you bring some board games, games are the magic ingredient when it comes to having fun.

Also, if the employees did not really have the time to get to know each other, and they find it a little bit awkward to start randomly a conversation, games are an excellent icebreaker.

4. Prepare a Mystery Solving Night

Everybody loves a good puzzle. Shrouding your holiday event in mystery may be one of the best corporate party ideas, especially if you know your guests love escape rooms.

Almost everybody likes quests and challenges, and it is easy for them to get caught in mystery games and contests.

You can either organize the guests to work in pairs, either give them each a particular role and tell them what they should do to solve the puzzle.

5.  Gifts

Who does not like receiving gifts?!

There’s nothing extravagant or out of the ordinary about this idea. Which is what makes it great.

You can either organize a traditional Secret Santa or mix things up a bit and arrange a raffle – in this way; nobody will expect an individual gift.

They will all be eager to see what they have got, as well as witness the reactions of those who receive their gifts.

Additionally, you could spice things up a bit by asking them to answer certain questions to receive individual gifts. If you do so, make it funny!

6. Don’t Forget the Photo Booth

Photo booths have almost become synonymous with corporate parties, to a point where they’re practically expected to be there.

However, this happens for good reasons because if you want to preserve the memory of your holiday party, then you would like to have as many photos taken as possible.

Also, people wouldn’t want to pass the opportunity to take professional quality photos alongside their dear coworkers and colleagues.

Be sure to opt for a photo booth and put it in a spot where it captures the people’s attention, but doesn’t interfere with the main activities of the event.

You will soon find that it is an effective way of maintaining your guests entertained while, at the same time, capturing the fun of the evening.

photo booth

7. Hire a Professional for Your Holiday Party

Since entertainment is crucial for festivities, it’s best to leave it at the hands of professionals. Having an industry powerhouse on stage to take care of your guests’ entertainment is perhaps the best way to let your party go on.

Many performers have years of on-stage experience for both live and virtual events, or maybe they have hosted events with thousands of people in attendance, which is why you can’t go wrong when hiring them to engage with the audience.

Think of a type of performer who best suits your holiday party, preferably an entertainer whose kind of humor or act can appeal to the majority of the audience, and you’re set.

Digital Deception fuses magic and technology in an entertaining, customizable show that is perfect for both live events and virtual programs.  This interactive show seamlessly integrates the technology platforms and gadgets we know and use everyday; mobile phones, social media, GPS, text messaging, and even drones.

Digital Deception – Interactive Blend of Magic and Technology

8. Make People Laugh by Booking a Comedy Act

One of the best holiday party ideas is to hire a professional entertainer to upgrade your event. Some of the best clean comedians out there can customize their performance specifically for your office.

There’s an added benefit as well: your guests will have something to look forward to once they hear a comedian is performing at the event. Also, the act will make it easier for your guests to start a conversation and interact with each other.

Rocky LaPorte’s appeal comes from his everyman, streetwise style of observational comedy.  He has performed on Showtime, Comedy Central, Tonight Show with Jay Leno, A&E‘s Evening At The Improv and VH1‘s Stand-Up Spotlight and Michael Cerbelli’s: The Hot List.

Rocky Laporte: The Hot List

Daren Streblow has been everywhere, bringing laughs to  non-profit organizations, companies, camps and colleges. He knows what a great effect a good laugh can have, bringing people together and motivating them to be better people and looking forward to a new day.

Blind Date Disaster. Daren Streblow

 

Booking one of these entertaining performers for your company holiday party will turn your event on its ear. Your guests may have to go back to work the next day, but it’s going to be with the good feelings and conversation sparked by funny comedy or amazing magic that improves relationships, strengthens resolve and makes everyone look forward to next year’s event.

Let’s Get This Party Started

If you feel like your event could use an extra oomph! you should consider a booking agency.

When you plan accordingly and make sure all the preparations taken care of, you are looking forward to an evening that brings a lot of positive experiences and tons of smiles.

We can help you find the right performer for your event regardless if you do a live event or online program; all you have to do is to reach out to us at (615) 283-0039, and we will gladly assist you with all of your corporate holiday parties!

How to Throw the Best Holiday Party Ever

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Tim Grable
Tim Grable founded The Grable Group.The Grable Group is an international event and entertainment company.In addition to managing the schedules of our speakers, comedians artists and entertainers, we handle their literary, commercial, film/TV, social media and licensing opportunities.
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Last updated on May 11th, 2020 at 07:40 am

Everyone wants their company holiday party to be a great event. You reserve a solid venue, get the best caterer and make sure the music’s poppin’. However, how do you put together an event that’s going to be as memorable as a corporate event can get.  It’s often the little things that make an occasion to be truly memorable. And if you were to look back at some of the parties you have attended, surely you can think of a few reasons why you fondly remember them.

Was it because of the music, the scattershot activities which took place, or the company of coworkers who were also having a good time?

As an event organizer, it’s important to take into consideration all these factors to put together a holiday party that can appeal to the broad preferences and moods of your guests.

In this following article, we will showcase some key factors which, if done right, will surely put your party a step above all the rest!

holiday party

Don’t Stop the Music

Depending on what kind of theme or mood you want to give to your party, you will enjoy the music to be fitting at all times.

For example, maybe you are aiming for a silent and Christmassy night; in this case, you would want piano tunes and festive jingles to ring in the background.

However, if your corporate culture is youthful and rebellious, then you would want to have jazzier or with guitar-driven tunes – which go perfectly with New Year’s Eve party.

Live Band

If you want to go even further, then we suggest you hire a live band or a DJ to enhance your guests’ musical experience.

Having professionals to be in charge of the music assures you always have someone who feels the vibe of the guests and plays the music, which keeps them engaged all night!

A Diverse Holiday Party

Having multiple minor activities planned throughout the event’s duration ensures the experience doesn’t become stale. Guests will never feel bored once they have various options where they could spend their time.

You can get creative and incorporate props or party games as part of the event. Here are some of our suggestions:

  • The Red Carpet. Put a red carpet at the entrance and put a few ribboned poles alongside it. Guests will feel elated to walk like celebrities, and they will surely take turns trying to take that one perfect picture.
  • The Photo Booth. The booth has become a staple of corporate parties, with guests always being enamored by the idea of taking photos with their beloved colleagues and having them printed on the spot.
  • Special Drinks at the bar. Beer, wine, and unmixed spirits are the standard, but you can give guests the chance to try something different. Eggnog is an excellent choice of beverage to hand out to guests.
  • Karaoke. It has guests torn between those who want to show off their singing skills and those who want to laugh at the silly performances. However, karaoke inevitably gets almost everyone involved. Sooner or later, you will have a whole bunch of guests singing carols and hit holiday tunes.

party drinks

The Main Event They Can Look Forward to

Multiple small-scale activities will keep guests engaged throughout the majority of the night, but one main event gives them something big to look forward to for your holiday party.

Be sure to plan accordingly and let your guests know the exact hour when the event starts. Do not plan it too early, so as some of the guests wouldn’t miss it and do not plan it too late either, having the risk of some people leaving.

As for the event’s content, you could maybe hire a magician and offer your guests a breathtaking and unique experience, perhaps a comedian to crank up the entertainment value.

Christmas Party

Based on the holiday, you can even give it a specific twist. For example, if it’s Christmas, have the performers dress up festively or even have them dress up as Santa, making for a perfect opener for their performance.

It all depends on what theme or mood you are going for, but having professional entertainment as the event’s highlight seldom fails.

Holiday Office Party Ideas That Will Have Them Laughing

While there may be a wide range of entertainment options available, nothing brings out the holiday spirit faster than good times and belly laughter. Laughing is contagious and helps to bond people who enjoy the common experience of feeling good. This year is the year set aside other holiday office party ideas and focuses on hiring a professional comedian to enhance the holiday spirit. Many of today’s comedians are in tune with the nuances of life and give us permission to laugh at them, with them and ultimately laugh at ourselves.

Here is a list of first-class, professional comics who would make the perfect host for any Christmas party and will provide the kind of entertainment employees will remember and talk about for years.  Hiring comedy will be sure to have your company talking about the party for some time to come…in a good way, instead of the party they wanted to escape. Comedy can be one of the best company holiday party ideas, and one that no one has tried before!

I'm Not Real. Taylor Mason

Taylor Mason is the full package. Singer-songwriter, ventriloquist, puppeteer, musician and, oh, yeah, a wonderful clean comedian. Taylor Mason seems like the guy next door. With a likable personality and easy to understand banter, he gets the show going with some “I can relate to that” type jokes. Then he will bring out his secret weapon. Taylor Mason is couples comedy with a ventriloquist act that will have a little something for everyone.  Taylor is one of the best company holiday party ideas.

Blind Date Disaster. Daren Streblow

Fans throughout the country enjoy good-spirited, self-deprecating humor.  Daren Streblow has a smooth delivery style and unique view of his position in the world. His funny take on life is directed at everyday things that we do as humans, but could never begin to explain.

Understanding The Wife's Code. Jeff Allen

Jeff Allen has been playing his trade in comedy clubs and on popular cable comedy shows for years. The key to Allen’s comedy is that he seems to see the world he lives in through a very humorous filter. His versatility and ability to adjust to any audience makes him a favorite for Holiday Parties.

Sinbad Stand Up Comedian - On Canada - Family - Getting Adult Kids Out Of House

It would be hard to deny the talents of one of the truly great comedians of the last quarter-century. Sinbad’s animated and excited approach to a variety of topics from today and the past are sure to appeal to audiences from all walks of life. Over the past 25 years, Sinbad has been a constant on TV and in movies such as “Necessary Roughness”.

Comedian Tom Cotter Sizzle Reel 2019

Cotter’s rapid fire delivery style is enough to put audiences on the floor and in the aisles with laughter. After appearing on the late night show circuit for years, Tom Cotter got his big break when he finished as runner-up during the 2012 edition America’s Got Talent. His versatility is perfect for any crowd.

Dan Naturman - Sizzle Reel

Perhaps Dan Naturman has finished as a runner-up on America’s Got Talent and Last Comic Standing, but he has certainly been a winner with fans. His diversified material and nerdish delivery style are hilarious and timeless, perfectly suitable for a company event.

Your First Colonoscopy. Bob Stromberg

Bob Stromberg has three decades and thousands of performances of fun under his belt. Moreover, his ability to delight audiences with corporate clean comedy has never been sharper. He’ll bring value to your holiday party, tackling group dynamics and supporting your corporate message and vision.

Michael Joiner on cell phones- Dry Bar Comedy

A veteran of no less than a dozen movies, Michael Joiner has a hilariously poignant point of view. Despite the laid back delivery, he is a skilled pro and capable of bringing tears to your eyes. He has appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and was part of The Clean Stand Up Comedy Tour.

Joby Saad : Corporate Comedy Demo

From Comedy Central to the country’s biggest clubs, Joby Saad started as a clean comedy writer before joining the stage with the likes of Jeff Foxworthy, Paula Poundstone and Tim Allen. Keeping it clean, Joby has performed for the troops, entertained children and families at military bases and hospitals, and performed on Late Show with David Letterman.

“Tis the season to be jolly” is the perfect sentiment to consider when trying to come up with the best holiday office party ideas. If you want to keep the festivities’ light and fun for employees and family, you need to hire one of these amazing comedians. After all, your employees certainly deserve the best and a night to remember.

The Best Place for Professional Entertainment

Your holiday party will not be the same once you put the ideas into practice. If you go on the route of hiring professionals for the main segment, then you are going for a premium!

A party filled with activities and entertainment will assure your guests will be thoroughly engaged and that they will remember the experience for a long time coming.

We, at The Grable Group, can provide you with the best entertainment solutions for both in-person and virtual events. Reach out to us at (615) 283-0039, and we will gladly assist you!

Corporate Event Ideas for Your Upcoming Christmas Office Party

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Tim Grable
Tim Grable founded The Grable Group.The Grable Group is an international event and entertainment company.In addition to managing the schedules of our speakers, comedians artists and entertainers, we handle their literary, commercial, film/TV, social media and licensing opportunities.
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Last updated on November 16th, 2019 at 01:43 pm

Corporate Event Ideas for Your Upcoming Christmas Office Party

Roses are red, violets are blue, life is busy, and so are you. So is anyone. Good thing we have a Christmas Office Party to get excited about.

However, if you are the party organizer, December might find you frantically searching for corporate event ideas.

You have to offer the most unforgettable time at a Christmas party.

To be honest, though, there’s no need to put unnecessary pressure on yourself. Your colleagues only want a bit of time to bond and share lovely presents and memories.

Corporate Event Ideas for Your Upcoming Christmas Office Party

So what you ultimately want to provide is a low-key, friendly atmosphere that is also in line with your company culture. Let’s get going and see a few ways you can do that.

Use Photo Booths for Extra Happiness

Not often you have the chance to get all dressed up for a fancy event. However, when you do, you better make sure it gets recorded somehow.

There are plenty of photo booth providers that offer customizable services to suit your corporate fun day.

Besides, you will offer employees a priceless occasion to create great memories with their families or colleagues.

Potluck Dinner Is a Winner for a Christmas Office Party

This is one of those corporate event ideas that are so at hand that they could be off your radar entirely.

You can make it fun and play Secret Santa, but instead of regular presents, you can have attendees share Christmas food or kitchen products.

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It is not often that you get to share food with your colleagues. However, when you do, it is nice to make it memorable and fit it into a Christmas-themed gathering. 

Fancy Dinners – Corporate Event Ideas That Never Go Out of Style

Give this party concept new life by including a special guest. Like Ice Beat Factory, whose acts are as cool as it gets (pun intended). Their specialty is multimedia performances including:

  • ice sculpting
  • visuals
  • compelling music

Now this is an extra special Christmas glam, isn’t it? Just take a look:

Department-Themed Event

It is always a good idea to celebrate the diversity within your company.

Starting from here, you can think of a special kind of corporate party, where each department teams up and designs or suggests a set of activities.

Treasure hunts, board games – the list is limitless. You provide a master plan, and they come up with the corporate event ideas.

Storytime and Parties? Why Not?

Everybody loves Christmas stories, right? So why not translate that into a Christmas corporate party?

To be more specific, you can put together a storytelling activity. Participants are teamed up, then required to sit in a large circle and create sentences including their last name.

The crazier, the better the laugh at the end, when the sentences will be randomly assembled. The winning team could be rewarded with a day off by a corporate Santa.

Christmas is all about getting together with family and friends.

This is the main thing to keep in mind whenever you throw a Christmas office party. If you succeed in conveying a homely vibe, this will be one of the dearest memories your co-workers will cherish.

12 Corporate Acts Which Prove Entertainment Is the Secret to Fun Christmas Events

When you are in charge of organizing fun Christmas events, you want to make sure everyone will have a fantastic time.

It is nice to plan all sort of activities, little games and maybe some cool contests, but wouldn’t it be more interesting to book entertainment, as well? After all, professional comedians are well-known for their high-energy, hilarious jokes and how they manage to engage with their audience.

Coming up with corporate Christmas party ideas is necessary to entertain a group of close workers and acquaintances. It can be a challenge to find the right accommodations for creating a memorial experience for those involved. Because of this, hiring a comedically trained entertainer can make the difference between an average evening to an unforgettable one. Here is a list of entertaining performers with the right experience to keep the audience intrigued all night.

Fun Christmas events are not as exciting if you do not include comedy, so our advice is to consider these entertaining acts for your Christmas office party.

Some of the Best Corporate Christmas Party Ideas

Corporate Christmas Party Ideas To Celebrate the Holidays

1. Jeff Hobson

With Jeff Hobson, all event hosts will have the long-lived experience of a Las Vagas entertainer who knows how to keep a crowd asking for more. His ability to get the audience involved both on stage and within their seats is clearly seen in his interactive performances. For holiday events, you can bet that this performer will prepare the right set for corporate Christmas party ideas.

Jeff Hobson - 4-minute SIZZLE reel

2. Adam Trent

Adam Trent is your charismatic character who combines great stints of comedy during a collection of great magic tricks. Audience members can expect to join Adam on stage. Think of all of the humiliation that respondents will go through for memorable holiday events. By using a combination of wit and magical props, Adam also creates an exciting collaboration with pop music and silly choreography.

Adam Trent: 2016 EPK

3. Heidi Schwartz

The unique approach that Heidi Schwartz takes will move an audience as they see props and hear ideas that are fresh and new. For the Christmas spirit and season, Heidi embodies the role of a live event painter who will create memorable masterpieces for a live audience during the holidays and celebrations. With creative colors and brush techniques, Heidi Schwartz will preserve moments of any holiday event as a treasure to have for years to come.

Heidi Schwartz: 2018 Intro

How to plan the perfect Christmas party? With comedy – that’s how!

4. Paul Aldrich

Paul has been performing in churches, theaters, comedy clubs and on TV for over 25 years now. He delivers 100% clean comedy which is mainly based on his hilarious observations.

Paul is also extremely talented at musical impressions which have been seen on Showtime, at The Improv and at countless events throughout the US and overseas, as well.

He has been performing as a singer and guitarist ever since he was in high school. While he was working on his BA, Paul became a volunteer for the Young Life organization and started to perform skits and use humor to teach teens about the Bible.

We believe Paul Aldrich is a great fit for a Christmas event because of his original songs about the Bible and his clean comedy acts.

Below is a quick sneak peek from one of his many performances.

Paul Aldrich: Mary Were You Told

5. Dustin Nickerson

Dustin Nickerson is a young and extremely talented clean comedian. He is only in his thirties, but he already managed to become a two-time finalist of San Diego’s Funniest Person and the winner of the San Diego Clean Comedy Competition.

Another big and personal accomplishment is the fact he has been married for more than 13 years and has three kids already.

When he is on stage performing, Dustin likes to draw the audience into his life by telling jokes about the struggles of being a parent and being married.

Here’s a small preview from one of his shows where he talked about Christmas Eve and how that is like when you have kids.

What Christmas is actually like for parents

6. Bean and Bailey

Bean and Bailey is an acoustic comedy duo formed by Bradley Bean and Jackson Bailey. They met while they were students and they began writing comedy and music since then.

After college, both got a day job which they decided to leave after four years and started their careers as professional comedians.

Bean and Bailey have been performing their clean comedy acts at corporate events, church events, colleges, comedy clubs, conferences and cruise ships. They have also traveled quite a lot, all across the US and in Canada as well to entertain all kinds of audiences.

You can see in the video below a small glimpse into Bean and Bailey’s expertise when it comes to fun Christmas events.


Have you ever considered hiring a comedian for your holiday party? Large Christmas parties ideas office are hard to come by but one sure-fire way to get people involved is to engage them in the theme. Comedians have an uncanny way of doing precisely that. The comedians featured here have been at this for a while. They know their way around large and small venues and tailor their performances to the size and makeup of their audiences. Having one of them at your large Christmas parties ideas office will change the event from something festive yet familiar to something brand new and memorable.

7. Taylor Mason

The grand prize winner of “Star Search” in 1990, Taylor Mason entertains with a combination of jokes, ventriloquism, and music, delighting audiences everywhere with his enjoyable humor. He is featured in several videos and performs for corporate functions, private parties and wherever a good, hearty belly laugh is called for.. You can expect that Taylor Mason will entertain a ready audience with a silly perceptive of things that we tend to take all too seriously. Though clean and fun, there are no limits that Taylor will be contained by. He connects with the audience by setting up punchlines as viewers are constantly on the same page. For various performances, Taylor sparks interest within the crowd by also associating with a puppet. The ventriloquists’ presentation sure gets a few solid laughs.

Taylor Mason: Short Comedy Set

8. Tom Cotter

Tom Cotter is just plain funny, openly laughing at himself for losing the top spot on “America’s Got Talent” to a dog act. He has appeared multiple times on television, and his machine-gun punch lines will keep you laughing without pause, each one building on the last so that you barely have time to catch your breath. His logical approach to humor makes thinking about the things you say and do every day. We take so many things for granted and his laser pinpoint on that fact is both humorous and thought provoking.

Comedian Tom Cotter Sizzle Reel 2019

9. Jeff Allen

Jeff Allen has a way of dropping the laughs that blends sarcasm with a dose of realism and turns it into humor. He talks about marriage, parenting and getting older with a one-two knockout that will have you down for the count. Allen has appeared in a variety of comedy projects and is also an author.

Understanding The Wife's Code. Jeff Allen - Full Special

10. Ron Pearson

Entertainer and comic Ron Pearson is a winner for comedy booking agencies. He’ll have you mesmerized by the incredible world-record juggling talents and engaging humor that showcase his multiple abilities. With hundreds of television appearances and three Telly awards under his belt, Pearson’s impressive routine is a sure-fire hit.

Ron Pearson - I Don't Wanna (Stand Up Comedy)

11. Anjelah Johnson

Anjelah brings a refreshing approach to comedy. She talks about the things that women go through with such precision; you might wonder if she is spending a day in your life. Her stage presence is incredibly natural; it is as if she is been doing this for years.

Anjelah Johnson - Law & Order Detectives (Stand up Comedy)

12. Taylor Williamson

His delivery makes you wonder if he means what he says… It is absolutely ingenious the way that he puts you on the edge and makes you laugh at the same time. Laid back but unsettling, his show will make you think, laugh, and wonder all at the same time.

Taylor Williamson - Mother (Standup Comedy)

Comedy – The Ingredient for Fun Christmas Events

Even if there still may be plenty of time until Christmas, it is best to plan for these type of events ahead of time because things can get hectic during that time. We recommend booking the entertainment ahead of time to avoid unpleasant surprises.

The three comedy acts we presented in this article are not only extremely hilarious, but they also add the musical element to their performance which makes their show unique.

Grable Group is more than eager to help you say “Mission accomplished!” after your corporate event. We can take care of the entertainment aspect. If you have any inquiries about these performers or you want to book them right away, give us a call at (615) 283-0039. 

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