Can anyone give me ideas for a "old skool party"?!
Can anyone give me ideas for a "old skool party"?
I'm having a old skool party and need ideas.
Answers: here are some
Use some Rock & Roll decorations such as juke boxes, inflatable instruments and cutouts
Have plenty of Elvis Wigs and Pink Beehive wigs on hand for your family and friends, and send them home as party favors
Red and white gingham checked tablecloths give it that 50s diner look.
Simple record centerpieces
Don't forget a sprinkle or two of Rock 'n Roll confetti.
Place a pair of sunglasses at each setting and they can be a napkin ring when you tuck a napkin into the fold.
Imprint Cola glasses for use at the party and as party favors afterwards.
Inflatable instruments like guitars, saxophones and trumpets are also great favors and fun to play with during the party.
Give your guests Musical Note Tamborines.
Using black construction paper, create large musical notes and adorn your walls with them. These can be made by downloading a picture of a musical note and creating a stencil (heavy cardstock or a manila file folder work great). Then trace onto black construction paper (or any color to match your theme) and hang on the walls, attach to back of chairs, dangling from the ceilings.
A dance contest, once it gets going, is always good for lots of laughs. Start with easy dance steps and encourage everyone to try.
Play Name That Tune using old fifties songs – extra points are given to the team that can name the title and the artist/group.
Create a list of products – ask guests to guess its price now Vs the price in 1950s. The team with the closest guesses wins.
For older children or teens, have female guests make poodle skirts. Using felt cut the material into a circle. In the center of the circle, cut a second hole for the waste. Use a pin to secure the size of the waste, or attach a piece of wide elastic using a sewing machine. Have the girls cut out records and write on names, or cut out fuzzy poodles (check old dog books for poodle designs). Attach the cut outs with a low-temp glue gun or fabric glue
Visit old second hand record stores and buy old 45s. Cover the label with the details of the Sock Hop party – where, when, RSVP, etc. Use these as invitations. Or, if you can't find the real thing, cut records from black poster board and had your own label.
Ask your guests to wear their craziest socks and give prizes for craziest design, brightest color, funniest, etc
If a larger party or Corporate Sock Hop event - ask each guest to bring a brand new extra pair of socks and donate them to charity!
providing your guests with the ultimate 1950s sock hop feast! Nothing beats a good hamburger and basket of fries – unless of course it is a good hotdog and a basket of fries and onion rings. Keeping the meal simple – similar to a soda shop – can ease the stress in the kitchen.
No 1950s sock hop party would be complete without a float/shake/malt of some kind. Get the blender out and whip up some tasty treats. Or pour root beer over vanilla ice cream. Simple and rewarding. Don't forget the cherries.
For a large crowd, try a Buffet style menu or finger foods. Whenever possible choose food that can be prepared a few days prior to the party, or hire caterers, and purchase prepared food from restaurants, delicatessens, and food service markets. There is no need to create extra stress when the party is upon you, and you will have more time to mingle and enjoy the festivities.
Built-your-own Tacos or Nachos
Mini pizzas
Burgers and hot dogs
Giant deli sandwiches (Subway has a great 6' sandwich)
Great staples for a buffet style finger food meal include:
Chicken wings
Chicken strips (offer 3 or 4 interesting dipping sauces)
Meatballs (Swedish or BBQ)
Mini eggrolls
Whole water chestnuts wrapped in bacon
Veggies and dip
Assortment of sandwiches made on mini buns (about 3-4 bite size).
Make everything ahead of time, and store hot items in a warming tray, or in an oven set at 200 degrees until the feeding frenzy begins! Scatter several bowls of munchies around some areas where your guests will be mingling? Chips, pretzels, nuts, M&Ms, popcorn, and Chex Mix. Add a few hearty dips that can be made ahead of time depends. how "old skool" are you talking? 90's? 80's? 70's? well for music play beasties boys album "licensed to ill" its reel old skool four kegs, and a bonfire in the middle of the woods. hve a dance party and make everyone dress old kool..and play some old skool music A 70S disco party Repeatedly play the song "My Old School" by Steely Dan on thier Countdown to Ecstasty recording.
