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"Ultimately what really makes the night truly magical is the energy Emily & Preston bring when they create an evening for you. The fact that they like and love eachother makes their space radiate joy, warmth, unity, and of course, love. Anyone with a pulse would be thrilled to indulge in such a glorious evening hosted by them both. I can't recommend them strongly enough."
- Lena Bravo-Olsher


throw a
PRIVATE PARTY
for you and your friends,
hosted by us!

YOU DO PRIVATE PARTIES?
On your birthday, don't go sing karaoke with your friends again. Don't rent out an anonymous back room to celebrate the holidays. Instead, blow your friends' minds! We are committed to producing a quality customized PRIVATE PARTY for you, one with an alternative / psychedelic edge, and one you - and they - will long remember!

For instance, we (Emily & Preston) just put on a creative event with spiritual overtones for a couple celebrating their 10th wedding anniversary. For a fee, they got use of TEMPLE SYNPHORIUM for up to 40 people, and we produced the night to meet their needs. Included were a new ceremony inc. vows, food, DJ, dancing, puppetry, live sitar music, our specialty lighting, etc.

Plus they got to choose a selection of performance art pieces from our ala-carte menu, which we then performed with-and-for the couple and their friends and relatives. (Read "KUDOS" below.)

"Thank you for considering hiring us to produce your special event. Whether it is a private party or a birthday or an anniversary, we will do our best to make it a VERY memorable one for you and your friends, with a distinctly "alternative" flavor!

We want your friends saying "Wow!" when they leave and when they talk to their friends the next day. We will customize a schedule of performances, sharings, ceremonies, dancing, etc. to fit your desires.

Your 7-hour customized event can start as early as noon, or as late as 9 pm.
Emily & Preston

INFO Emily about availablity, options,
and the ala-carte menu : 773-841-1824


PRIVATE PARTY KUDOS
"My spouse and I are still on cloud nine riding on the sweet memories of the fantastic jubilee that was hosted for us by Emily & Preston. The music was angelic, and the performances amazing. Being the perfect hosts, they spent time with us planning it all so we could tailor the evening exactly to our personal wants and needs. I can't recommend them strongly enough."
- Lena Bravo-Olsher

"In addition to the radiance and warmth of our hosts, TEMPLE SYNPHORIUM itself provides a magical environment that defies description and transcends one from a state of the mundane and the conundrum of normalcy, into a state of bliss, wonderment, and amazement that encourages openness, freedom of expression, and spiritual and personal growth."
- Steve Olsher







 
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ALA CARTE MENU
Thank you for considering hiring us to produce your special event. Whether it is a private party or a birthday or an anniversary, we will do our best to make it a VERY memorable one for you and your friends, with a distinctly "alternative" flavor! We want your friends saying "Wow!" when they leave and when they talk to their friends the next day. Your customized event can start as early as 7pm and go as late as 3am.

First of all, we assume you are familiar with the kind of spiritual and creative energy and decor we bring to our "alternative" events. (If you are not, please attend one first. If you want a "mainstream" event, please look elsewhere.)

1) You will do all of your own inviting and RSVPing. Attendees must be 21+, although we can adjust that in advance (in writing) if need be.

2) If you want, alcohol (beer, wine, and champagne, but no hard liquor) will be allowed (BYO). 21+ ages please. (btw : Sloppy drunks will kindly be asked to leave.)

3) Your event will be as private as you want. We'll list it as a "private event" on our calendar, unless you choose otherwise.

4) Our basic fee is $1,000.00, to include a guest-list of up to 40 attendees including you, for a 7-hour event (this will include your setup and cleanup). Add extra guests at $30 per person, add extra hours at $ 100.00 per hour. A 50% non- refundable deposit 4+ weeks in advance holds the date.

We will customize a schedule of performances, sharings, ceremonies, dancing, etc. to fit your desires. Hereafter are lists of activities / performances for you to choose from. Feel free to inquire about any that arouse your curiosity.

BASIC INCLUDED OPTIONS :
) The Rabbit Hole (going into Onederland)
) Opening Blessing (can be led by you or us)
) Synvocation by Preston or Emily
) A few dance sets by DJ Preston Klik ("1-world life-positive body-temple dance music"), including specific songs you get for him to play.
) The Unveiling (you)
) A Ceremony of any sort (made for the occasion; our wording or yours)
) Drum Circle in our Zen Den (we have a dozen hand drums for your use)
) A Lip Sync performance by Emily (we can send you a CD of song choices, or Emily can learn your request)
) Food (our usual sweet and healthy vegetarian spread and chocolate fountain); and Drink (electrolyte, ice water, hot or iced tea) (If you'd like additional catering, we have recommendations - all services/fees are independent of ours.)

Choose up to TWO of these INCLUDED PERFORMANCE ART OPTIONS :
(If you'd like more than two, they cost an additional $100 each.)
) White Glove Dance (FUN FOR ALL!)
) Female Palm-Torch Fire-Dancer (stunning! - Emily)
) Lift-Off (other-worldly/intense beginning of night for YOU!)
) WE OHM "Wide-Eyed Open-Heart Meditation" (intimate)
) Ocean of Devotion Gong Wash (meditative journey - Preston)
) Thai Water Blessing (intimate)
) Silk Veil Spinner (beautiful - Emily)
) GloStick Dance Party (fun!)
) Mannequin (surreal - Preston & Emily)
) Leonardo DiVine (you as art - Preston)
) Gaia (a creation story - Preston & Emily)
) Lonely Cellist (surreal - Preston)
) Dayglo Agogo (stunning - Preston & Emily)
) Human Disco Ball (bizarre fun - Emily)
) Silver Blood (shocking - Emily)
) Eclipse (dreamy surreal - Preston)
) The Unveiling (if you want to be unveiled it's included in the "basic included options" above; if you would like Emily or a friend to be unveiled, it counts as one of your 3 included performance pieces.)

These ALA CARTE PERFORMANCE ARTS OPTIONS cost $100 each :
) Sod (live grass in the front room! seasonally available)

The following ALA CARTE PERFORMANCE ARTS OPTIONS involve outside performers (availability and cost is variable, typically $100-$200 per) :
) Sitarist (beautiful!)
) Indian or Soul Singer (female)
) Bellydancer(s) (single or troupe)
) Modern dancer (beautiful!)
) Tarot or Astrologer readings
) Poi Spinner (fun!)
) Flag Spinner (beautiful!)
) Male Palm-Torch Fire-Dancer (stunning!)
) Hula-hooper (awesome!)
) Jazz Violinist (dreamy)
) Kirtan (heart-opening)
) Didjeridoo Shaman (trippy)
) Yoga or Tai Chi (on the sod?)
) masseuse (male or female)
) party magician (great)
) face painter
) drum ensemble
) (crazy) constumed marching band



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