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	<title>Hurricane Productions: Recent Events and Entertainment Updates &#187; Informational</title>
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		<title>grow with us &#8211; hurricane productions seeks fresh, young talent</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vincent Anthony</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is an opportunity to work with one of the most innovative entertainment and media companies in New Jersey. Hurricane is offering emcee and DJ positions for individuals who want to work alongside owners Vincent Velasquez and Strato Doumanis on upcoming live events including Weddings, Sweet 16s and other private celebrations. If you&#8217;re looking for [...]]]></description>
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<p>This is an opportunity to work with one of the most innovative entertainment and media companies in New Jersey. </p>
<p>Hurricane is offering emcee and DJ positions for individuals who want to work alongside owners Vincent Velasquez and Strato Doumanis on upcoming live events including Weddings, Sweet 16s and other private celebrations. </p>
<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a breath of fresh air in the DJ business, this opportunity is for you. </p>
<p><img style=' float: right; padding: 4px; margin: 0 0 2px 7px;'  src="http://hurricaneproductions.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/hurricaneentertainers2-214x300.jpg" alt="" title="hurricaneentertainers2" width="214" height="300" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1423" />Hurricane is seeking individuals who have some experience in mobile DJ entertainment and who are looking to grow their careers in an &#8216;up and coming&#8217; environment. </p>
<p>Emcees and DJs are the focus of the search but Hurricane is open to exploring other talents such as party motivators (dancers), photographers, and office assistants. </p>
<p>Candidates would have to commit to dates in advance for April, May, June and July of 2012.  </p>
<p>Candidates would also be exclusive to Hurricane on the dates agreed upon. </p>
<p>Hurricane is not seeking emcees or DJs who are in the business of double-booking themselves on specific dates. </p>
<p>Any one interested can email <strong>recruitment@hurricaneproductions.com</strong> or tweet <a href="http://twitter.com/hurricanedjs">@HurricaneDJs</a> for more information</p>
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		<title>Hurricane Productions inks professional photographer/videographer Kara Battistoni to produce exclusive content</title>
		<link>http://hurricaneproductions.com/blog/2012/01/kara-battistoni/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:55:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vincent Anthony</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With an eye for photography, Kara Battistoni searched the room, spotted a DJ and decided that would be her best bet. But she wasn&#8217;t taking pictures at the time. In fact, she was giving a presentation and needed an extension cord. &#8220;She asked for a cord and we had a quick conversation about photography,&#8221; Hurricane [...]]]></description>
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With an eye for photography, Kara Battistoni searched the room, spotted a DJ and decided that would be her best bet.  </p>
<p>But she wasn&#8217;t taking pictures at the time. In fact, she was giving a presentation and needed an extension cord. </p>
<p><img style=' float: right; padding: 4px; margin: 0 0 2px 7px;'  src="http://hurricaneproductions.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/kara-headshot.png" alt="nj-photographer" title="kara-battistoni" width="203" height="144" class="alignright size-full wp-image-1399" />&#8220;She asked for a cord and we had a quick conversation about photography,&#8221; Hurricane Productions co-owner and resident DJ Strato Doumanis said about their meeting at a Rutgers University entrepreneurial conference in 2010. &#8220;And in passing she handed me her business card and told me to reach out if I ever needed photos.&#8221;</p>
<p>That interaction led to a year of freelance work for Battistoni with the Red Bank-based entertainment company in 2011. </p>
<p>Battistoni, 25, of Providence, RI recently joined Hurricane Innovation and Productions&#8217; staff as its exclusive photographer and videographer. </p>
<p>Battistoni will document each Hurricane Productions event and help the company expand it&#8217;s &#8216;Innovation&#8217; brand.</p>
<p>&#8220;This is a commitment that we&#8217;ve been waiting to make with the right person,&#8221; Hurricane Productions co-owner Vincent Anthony Velasquez said. &#8220;Kara understands the value of our visual product and this will not only expand that, but this will change the way our clients and our competitors view our business model.&#8221;  </p>
<p>Hurricane&#8217;s investment into visuals should come as no surprise. The company started posting original event content on Facebook in 2007. Four years later, the addition of Battistoni helps Hurricane focus on giving each client a more complete, full-service experience. </p>
<p>As for Battistoni, Rutgers recruited her as a collegiate swimmer out of high school. </p>
<p>She initially tried business school but soon realized that she gravitated to art classes in the Mason Gross School of the Arts.  </p>
<p>She started snapping photographs on both a medium format Mamimya and Canon35mm film camera before transitioning to DSLR cameras. </p>
<p>While at Mason Gross she met professional filmmaker Alrick Brown. </p>
<p>Brown&#8217;s piece, Kinyarwanda, won the &#8216;Audience Award&#8217; at Sundance in 2011. Battistoni worked on the project and credits Brown for getting her involved in film. </p>
<p>Aside from event photography and video at Hurricane Innovation and Productions, her portfolio includes promotional photos, headshots and videos for local musicians. </p>
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		<title>Merri-Makers at Neshanic Valley Golf Club provides hospitable environment for entertainment companies</title>
		<link>http://hurricaneproductions.com/blog/2011/09/merri-makers-neshanic-valley-golf-club/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2011 17:47:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vincent Anthony</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wedding celebrations are all about feeling good and letting loose. But in order to create that feel, it takes more than just music. Merri-Makers General Manager Danielle Gomez and her staff at Neshanic Valley Gold Club are not only customer service oriented, but are focused on accommodating all vendors. The way a staff and a [...]]]></description>
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Wedding celebrations are all about feeling good and letting loose. But in order to create that feel, it takes more than just music.</p>
<p>Merri-Makers General Manager Danielle Gomez and her staff at Neshanic Valley Gold Club are not only customer service oriented, but are focused on accommodating all vendors. The way a staff and a catering facility treats its vendors (and vice versa) translates beyond handshakes and &#8216;thank yous.&#8217;</p>
<p>That atmosphere creates a fun and laid back environment. Consequently, the couple celebrating their special day feels those vibes throughout their event. </p>
<p>Danielle understands this philosophy and therefore, events are Neshanic Valley are second to none. </p>
<p><a href="http://facebook.com/yourparty"><img style=' float: left; padding: 4px; margin: 0 7px 2px 0;'  src="http://hurricaneproductions.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/merri-makers-wedding-199x300.jpg" alt="neshanic-valley-wedding" title="merri-makers-wedding" width="199" height="300" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1169" /></a>As for the venue itself, Neshanic Valley Golf Club provides a unique and creative setting for a wedding celebration. If a venue overlooking Somerset County isn&#8217;t picturesque enough, the banquet room itself allows for any creative entertainment company to come in and have some fun. With a high ceiling over the dance floor and beautiful windows surround the room, the possibilities are endless. </p>
<p>At the particular wedding pictured in this post, the bride wanted the uplighting design to match her bridesmaids&#8217; dresses. But she also did not want to overwhelm the room with purple. So therefore, Hurricane Productions designed purple lightscaping on just the area surrounding the dance floor. </p>
<p>This created a nightclub-style atmosphere surrounding the dance floor but allowed guests to visit the bar and eat dinner without being saturated in purple uplighting. </p>
<p>Beyond uplighting design, Hurricane Productions provided video screens and custom graphics for the bride and groom. As you can see in the photos, the screens displayed custom graphic work designed exclusively at Hurricane Productions. </p>
<p>Almost lost in all of this is the fact that Hurricane Productions delivered a seamless performance for the bride and groom at Neshanic Valley Golf Club. From introductions to spotlight dances and even a surprise singing performance to &#8216;Unforgettable,&#8217; by the bride &#8211; Hurricane executed a perfect wedding celebration. </p>
<p>Guests danced the entire night with music by Hurricane Productions&#8217; lead DJ Strato Doumanis while host Vincent Velasquez guided the celebration from start to finish. </p>
<p>If you want to learn more about Hurricane Productions, you can connect with the company on Facebook at <a href="http://facebook.com/yourparty">Facebook.com/YourParty</a>.</p>
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		<title>Wedding venue comes to life with modern vibe at Bensalem Country Club</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2011 22:19:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vincent Anthony</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[At first glance, Bensalem Country Club in Bensalem, PA is just like any wedding or special events venue. But when you add signature features like uplighting, &#8216;Name in Lights&#8217; and premier entertainment from Hurricane Productions, the venue is transformed into a modern wedding facility. Even the staff at Bensalem Country Club commented that they hadn&#8217;t [...]]]></description>
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At first glance, <a href="http://www.bensalemtownshipcountryclub.com/">Bensalem Country Club</a> in Bensalem, PA is just like any wedding or special events venue. </p>
<p>But when you add signature features like uplighting, &#8216;Name in Lights&#8217; and premier entertainment from Hurricane Productions, the venue is transformed into a modern wedding facility. </p>
<p>Even the staff at Bensalem Country Club commented that they hadn&#8217;t seen a wedding like this one at its facility in a long time. </p>
<p>Hurricane Productions provided blue uplighting to match the bridal party dresses. And uplighting goes beyond installing LED lights around the room. Hurricane specifically designs its lighting so it accents specific parts of the venue while targeting areas where photographers and videographers will be snapping pictures and shooting footage. </p>
<p><a href="http://facebook.com/yourparty"><img style=' float: right; padding: 4px; margin: 0 0 2px 7px;'  src="http://hurricaneproductions.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/bensalem-country-club-300x199.jpg" alt="wedding-bensalem-pa" title="bensalem-country-club" width="300" height="199" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1156" /></a>Also, Hurricane created a custom &#8216;Name in Lights&#8217; design for the dance floor. This design matched the graphics on the 50-inch video screens. </p>
<p>This attention to detail provides an atmosphere that is unique to the specific couple who is celebrating their wedding day. </p>
<p>Aside from all of these features, Hurricane Productions offers a high-level of customer service. Comprised of young and professional DJs and emcees, Hurricane hosts at least two consultations with each couple before their special day. </p>
<p>Couples are invited to Hurricane&#8217;s office in Red Bank, NJ or the Hurricane staff can travel to the venue or home of the future bride and groom. </p>
<p>During these consultations, the Hurricane staff learns about the couple as well as their musical preferences for their wedding celebration. </p>
<p>You can learn more about Hurricane Productions and its entertainment presence in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania by connecting with the company on Facebook at <a href="http://facebook.com/yourparty">Facebook.com/YourParty</a></p>
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		<title>Book review: &#8216;Running Your Multi-Op&#8217; by Michael Walter</title>
		<link>http://hurricaneproductions.com/blog/2011/07/mike-walter-elite-entertainment/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2011 17:05:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vincent Anthony</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Open any American history book and before you get to the chapter about the American Revolution, you&#8217;ll be introduced to a pamphlet entitled &#8216;Common Sense,&#8217; written by Thomas Paine. Although Mike Walter of Elite Entertainment would blush at his book, &#8216;Running Your Multi-Op,&#8217; being compared to a literary work that helped shape the core values [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://mikewaltertraining.com/"><img style=' float: right; padding: 4px; margin: 0 0 2px 7px;'  src="http://hurricaneproductions.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/mike_walter_elite_entertainment-300x281.jpg" alt="running_your_multi_op_ mike_walter" title="mike_walter_elite_entertainment" width="300" height="281" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1074" /></a>Open any American history book and before you get to the chapter about the American Revolution, you&#8217;ll be introduced to a pamphlet entitled &#8216;Common Sense,&#8217; written by Thomas Paine. </p>
<p>Although <a href="http://mikewaltertraining.com/">Mike Walter</a> of <a href="http://eliteentertainment.com/">Elite Entertainment</a> would blush at his book, <a href="http://trainingyournextgreatdj.com/">&#8216;Running Your Multi-Op,&#8217;</a> being compared to a literary work that helped shape the core values leading up to the American Revolution, his book evokes the same type of education for the DJ industry through scenario-driven theories and value-based life lessons.   </p>
<p>Now before the comparison gets too far out of hand (DJs, don&#8217;t go to war over this book), as you read you&#8217;ll find yourself creating a mental checklist of your own DJ experiences. </p>
<p>Also, if you&#8217;re not a note-taker or highlighter, I suggest you change your ways for this book. Walter doesn&#8217;t lose you with anecdotes, he teaches you with them. But you need to make sure you note those sections for future quick reference.</p>
<p><a href="http://trainingyournextgreatdj.com/book/">&#8216;Running Your Multi-Op,&#8217;</a> isn&#8217;t meant to to jog your imagination or paint creative scenes in your head. Walter makes you feel like he&#8217;s having a conversation with you about<a href="http://hurricaneproductions.com"> your specific DJ company</a>. It may initially seem designed to be a self-help book but it&#8217;s not. And that&#8217;s a good thing. </p>
<p>Walter writes like he speaks. He admits that he writes in a matter-of-fact style. You&#8217;ll quickly catch on but don&#8217;t expect his words to always be pleasant. There will be parts of the book that evoke those DJ memories that haunt you or he&#8217;ll make you second-guess the way you&#8217;ve structured your company.  </p>
<p>It&#8217;s refreshing that he addresses his ego a number of times. Walter is a successful business owner and concedes that he enjoys the attention he gets from hearing his voice on a microphone in front of large groups of people.  This isn&#8217;t a turn-off. In fact, it helps the reader continue to turn the pages.</p>
<p>He is self-aware about the way the industry perceives him but also how his staff does/will perceive him. This separation of self creates a sense of authority in his words. </p>
<p>If you&#8217;ve had lunch with Walter or listened to him speak at previous DJ Expos around the country, you&#8217;re already familiar with some of his stories. He visits his Music Mixer training philosophies, introduces you to Phil &#8211; a former groom turned Elite emcee, and also educates you about what he calls his atypical beginnings in the DJ industry via Star DJs and his partnership turned purchase of Elite Entertainment.  </p>
<p>If you&#8217;re a Millenial (read the book for his definition) you will have a constant tug-of-war with some of Walter&#8217;s theories about your work ethic or how you tackle the &#8216;real world&#8217; on a daily basis. </p>
<p>It stings at times but he offers advantages and disadvantages of the Millenial generation and even admits to some of the pitfalls of his own generation. </p>
<p>Before you jump to conclusions about another elder hating on the younger generation, Walter makes it clear that Millenials need him and he needs Millenials. Common sense, remember?</p>
<p>The book is broken up into three different sections &#8211; &#8216;Finding Talent,&#8217; &#8216;Cloning Yourself,&#8217; and &#8216;Running Your Multi-Op.&#8221;</p>
<p>I suggest you don&#8217;t read this book is one seating. I tried it and failed. </p>
<p>At less than 150 pages I&#8217;d generally categorize it as a quick read, but it&#8217;s not. You need to digest each section. Don&#8217;t move on until you&#8217;re ready because you can quickly become overwhelmed by your own ideas and miss out on Walter&#8217;s points of emphasis.  </p>
<p>The only knock on the book is that I couldn&#8217;t read it on my iPad. But for those of you who prefer to listen to Walter than to read him, you can download his book on tape and listen to it in the car or on a morning run.<br />
<a href="http://trainingyournextgreatdj.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Book-Sample-21.mp3">CLICK HERE FOR AN AUDIO SAMPLE</a></p>
<p>This is a must-read from a must-meet person in the DJ industry. If you haven&#8217;t purchased the book already, it would benefit you to do so before you watch and listen to Walter deliver his &#8216;Running Your Multi-Op&#8217; seminar at this year&#8217;s <a href="http://djtimes.com/thedjexpo/">DJ Times DJ Expo</a> next month in Atlantic City, NJ. </p>
<p>After reading (or listening) to the book, whether you&#8217;re a single-op, multi-op, or a DJ by trade, you&#8217;ll be inspired to change your bad habits and maybe even start your own personal or professional DJ revolution. </p>
<p>You can learn more about the book and purchase it online at <a href="http://mikewaltertraining.com">www.MikeWalterTraining.com</a> or <a href="http://trainingyournextgreatdj.com">www.TrainingYourNextGreatDJ.com</a></p>
<p><strong>About the book reviewer</strong>:<br />
Vincent Anthony Velasquez is the co-owner of <a href="http://hurricaneproductions.com">Hurricane Productions</a> DJ Entertainment. He is also a reporter for the Star-Ledger in Newark, NJ. Velasquez covers sports with a focus in Rutgers football, high school sports and minor league baseball. He also shoots and edits video for the Ledger&#8217;s NJ.com website. </p>
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		<title>What you can expect from a Hurricane Productions bridal showcase</title>
		<link>http://hurricaneproductions.com/blog/2011/05/hamilton-manor-wedding/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2011 18:21:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vincent Anthony</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[At Hurricane Productions, perception is reality. When families and couples attend the CentralJersey.com Special Occasions and Bridal Showcase on May 25 from 6-9pm at the Hamilton Manor, they won&#8217;t see the Chicken Dance, Cupid Shuffle or other hokey line dances. In fact, they won&#8217;t even be asked to dance or even clap in front of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://facebook.com/yourparty"><img style=' float: left; padding: 4px; margin: 0 7px 2px 0;'  class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1043" title="wedding_hamilton_manor_showcase" src="http://hurricaneproductions.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/wedding_hamilton_manor_showcase-e1306259915198.jpg" alt="bridal showcase nj" width="220" height="146" /></a>At <a href="http://facebook.com/yourparty">Hurricane Productions</a>, perception is reality.</p>
<p>When families and couples attend the <a href="http://centraljersey.com/events/">CentralJersey.com Special Occasions and Bridal Showcase</a> on May 25 from 6-9pm at the <a href="http://thehamiltonmanor.com/">Hamilton Manor</a>, they won&#8217;t see the Chicken Dance, Cupid Shuffle or other hokey line dances. In fact, they won&#8217;t even be asked to dance or even clap in front of a bunch of strangers. The showcase will be fun and entertaining but it will be far from corny.</p>
<p>Hurricane Productions owner Vincent Anthony Velasquez says that the showcase will be more of a presentation than a performance.</p>
<p>&#8220;We listen to the couples that come into our office and the number one thing they say is that they rather see our presentations rather than watch a DJ company dance around or pretend to be entertaining at a faux event.&#8221;</p>
<p>Clients will be treated to outstanding visuals and original content produced by Hurricane Productions. The company is providing sound for the entire event with music exclusively by Hurricane Productions owner and DJ, Strato Doumanis.</p>
<p>Doumanis says that the showcase will bring prospective clients into what Hurricane Productions is all about &#8211; Velasquez and Doumanis as a host/DJ team who provide unparalleled entertainment and customer service.</p>
<p>&#8220;The music is key at an event like this but it&#8217;s also important that we meet everyone at the event, even if it&#8217;s just a handshake.&#8221;</p>
<p>Although the Hurricane Productions <a href="http://facebook.com/yourparty">Facebook</a> page promotes the company&#8217;s Sweet 16, Prom and other youth events, Velasquez says that the company has a wealth of wedding content exclusive for these types of presentations.</p>
<p>&#8220;Believe it or not, we don&#8217;t put everything on Facebook or even on our website. We have some content gems saved specifically for more serious clients and for showcases like this.&#8221;</p>
<p>Hurricane Productions will be featuring its uplighting designs and multimedia creation as well bringing clients into what its like to plan an event with Hurricane Productions.</p>
<p>&#8220;Everyone at the event will quickly realize that we have a company that listens to its clients &#8211; past and present &#8211; so we understand its not about us and we have our hand on the pulse of the mobile entertainment market.<br />
<a href="http://facebook.com/yourparty"><img style=' display: block; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto;'  class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1039" title="wedding bridal showcase" src="http://hurricaneproductions.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/wedding-bridal-showcase.jpg" alt="hamilton manor bridal showcase" width="500" height="397" /></a></p>
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		<title>DJ Times article deems Hurricane Productions &#8216;New Media Gurus&#8217;</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2011 20:11:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vincent Anthony</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[DJ Times &#8211; the leading industry publication in DJ entertainment &#8211; recently profiled Hurricane Productions in the April edition of its monthly magazine. The article tells the story about an upstart Hurricane Productions and how the company used the internet and social media to propel itself within the industry and within its market in just [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/09ae2b67#/09ae2b67/28"><img style=' float: right; padding: 4px; margin: 0 0 2px 7px;'  src="http://hurricaneproductions.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/dj-times-article-2011-hurricane-productions-internet-marketing-300x222.jpg" alt="new-media-dj" title="dj-times-article-2011-hurricane-productions-internet-marketing" width="300" height="222" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1023" /></a><a href="http://www.djtimes.com/">DJ Times</a> &#8211; the leading industry publication in DJ entertainment &#8211; recently profiled <a href="http://hurricaneproductions.com">Hurricane Productions</a> in the <a href="http://www.djtimes.com/djt/digital_editions/issues/2011_04.htm">April edition</a> of its monthly magazine.</p>
<p>The article tells the story about an upstart Hurricane Productions and how the company used the internet and social media to propel itself within the industry and within its market in just a few short years. </p>
<p>The article also launches awareness about Hurricane Productions&#8217; social media seminar at the <a href="http://www.djtimes.com/thedjexpo/">International DJ Expo</a> in Atlantic City this summer.</p>
<p><strong><font size="3"><a href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/09ae2b67#/09ae2b67/28">Click here to view the full article</a></font></size></strong></p>
<p>&#8220;We&#8217;ve been at the forefront of internet marketing and are excited to share some of our successes with our peers,&#8221; said Hurricane co-owner Vincent Velasquez. &#8220;There is no better way to solidify yourself as the authority in what you do then to actually put it on display and hopefully teach people some new things.&#8221;</p>
<p>Hurricane Productions will also compete in this year&#8217;s &#8216;DJ of the Year&#8217; competition hosted by Michael Walter from Elite Entertainment. </p>
<p>The company, owned by Velasquez and Strato Doumanis, will also launch a new website to coincide with the seminar and &#8216;DJ of the Year&#8217; competition. </p>
<p>The site will be content driven with influences from Hurricane Productions social media pages such as <a href="http://facebook.com/yourparty">facebook.com/YourParty</a></p>
<p>Hurricane Productions prides itself on original content. The company produces all of its content &#8211; pictures, videos and web. This gives Hurricane a wealth of multimedia to choose from when developing the new site. </p>
<p>&#8220;The goal of the new site will be to set the standard of what a content-driven site should look and feel like,&#8221; said Doumanis. &#8220;We want our clients to easily navigate from our social media pages to our website and we want it all to feel like one.&#8221; </p>
<p>You can view DJ Times as a digital entity online at <a href="http://www.djtimes.com/djt/digital_editions/issues/2011_04.htm">DJTimes.com</a>, download its smart phone app or subscribe to the publication. </p>
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		<title>Hurricane Productions&#8217; January 2011 Entertainment Showcase</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2011 22:37:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vincent Anthony</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hurricane Productions&#8217; &#8211; New Jersey&#8217;s leading DJ entertainment brand &#8211; continued to impress its clients with a January filled with memorable events. From Courtyard on Main and South Gate Manor in Freehold to Madeline&#8217;s on Vosseller in Bound Brook, Hurricane Productions took its show on the road and documented the entire month with photos and [...]]]></description>
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<p>Hurricane Productions&#8217; &#8211; New Jersey&#8217;s leading DJ entertainment brand &#8211; continued to impress its clients with a January filled with memorable events. </p>
<p>From <a href="http://www.bistro1.com/courtyard/index.html">Courtyard on Main</a> and <a href="http://www.southgatemanornj.com/">South Gate Manor</a> in Freehold to<a href="http://www.sorianos.com/default2.asp"> Madeline&#8217;s on Vosseller</a> in Bound Brook, Hurricane Productions took its show on the road and documented the entire month with photos and videos. Although not all of the events are listed below, make sure to check out <a href="http://facebook.com/yourparty">Hurricane Productions&#8217; Facebook</a> page to view all the albums. </p>
<p><a href="http://facebook.com/yourparty"><img style=' float: right; padding: 4px; margin: 0 0 2px 7px;'  src="http://hurricaneproductions.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/courtyard_on_main_freehold_nj-300x200.jpg" alt="name_in_lights_sweet_16" title="courtyard_on_main_freehold_nj" width="300" height="200" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-987" /></a><a href="http://www.bistro1.com/courtyard/index.html">Courtyard on Main</a> hosted two Hurricane Productions Sweet 16s in January. </p>
<p>Danielle wowed her guests with an Audrey Hepburn inspired dress and &#8216;Breakfast at Tiffany&#8217;s&#8217; themed Sweet 16. </p>
<p>Classic scenes from &#8216;Breakfast at Tiffany&#8217;s&#8217; played on the Hurricane Productions video screens. The movie scenes preceded her elegant entrance into the ballroom. Hurricane Productions designed a special &#8220;Danielle and Co.&#8221; name in lights gobo.  Guests were also treated to a photo montage created for Danielle by Hurricane Productions. </p>
<p>Beautiful uplighting around the entire ballroom completely transformed Courtyard on Main to fit Danielle&#8217;s theme. Hues of blues and whites surrounded the dance floor as family and friends alike danced the night away with Danielle. Clips from her party are available in the video on the top of this post. </p>
<p><a href="http://facebook.com/yourparty"><img style=' float: left; padding: 4px; margin: 0 7px 2px 0;'  src="http://hurricaneproductions.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/freehold_nj_courtyard_on_main-300x279.jpg" alt="guido_hurricane_productions" title="freehold_nj_courtyard_on_main" width="300" height="279" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-988" /></a>Sabrina, who had her party two weeks later at Courtyard on Main, celebrated her Sweet 16 with a packed house of family and friends. Her party featured video screens and Hurricane Productions&#8217; lighting. Most importantly, Guido Santiago, an up and coming Hurricane Productions entertainer, wow&#8217;d guests all night. He&#8217;s been a hit at every Sweet 16 since joining our crew at the beginning of 2011 and makes every guest of honor feel special. </p>
<p>Lucy (Sabrina&#8217;s mom) sent us the following after the party via email: &#8220;Guido was a big hit! I really appreciate everything you did to make this such a great party. <strong>Strato and Vincent are not only gentlemen but warm and considerate people.</strong> My husband and I wish you continued success in your futures, you both certainly deserve it.&#8221;</p>
<p><a href="http://facebook.com/yourparty"><img style=' float: right; padding: 4px; margin: 0 0 2px 7px;'  src="http://hurricaneproductions.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/south_gate_manor_freehold_nj-300x244.jpg" alt="DJ_south_gate_manor_nj" title="south_gate_manor_freehold_nj" width="300" height="244" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-990" /></a><a href="http://southgatemanornj.com">The South Gate Manor</a> hosted the Manalapan Fire Company&#8217;s annual banquet and Hurricane Productions provided DJ entertainment for cocktail hour and the reception, video screens, and uplighting for the event. This marked the first time Hurricane Productions entertained a large-scale event at South Gate Manor. The banquet included an awards ceremony and a five-course meal, and dancing throughout the evening. Make sure to check out the pictures on <a href="http://facebook.com/yourparty">Facebook</a> to see how Hurricane transformed the ballroom and added a dash of class to the affair. </p>
<p>The lighting a video production that Hurricane Productions put together for <a href="http://facebook.com/yourparty">Carly&#8217;s &#8216;Winter Wonderland&#8217; Sweet 16</a> not only impressed the guest of honor and her family but the staff at <a href="http://www.sorianos.com/default2.asp">Madeline&#8217;s on Vosseller</a> simply said &#8220;We&#8217;ve never seen anything like this here.&#8221; From Carly&#8217;s &#8216;name in lights,&#8217; to live cam on video screens, next-day Facebook photos, and interactive entertainers, Hurricane Productions put on quite a show. When Carly&#8217;s dad paid the balance for the party at the end of the night he said, <strong>&#8220;This was worth every penny.&#8221;</strong> Watch the video below to hear what Carly thought about her party:</p>
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<p>And for those of you who need to be reminded about Hurricane Productions&#8217; reliability, let&#8217;s take a look back at the blizzard video Carly referenced in her testimonial. Hurricane Productions traveled through a December blizzard to entertain a Sweet 16 at the Crystal Ballroom in Freehold, NJ:</p>
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		<title>Top 10 Hurricane Productions events from 2010</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jan 2011 23:00:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vincent Anthony</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As Hurricane Productions readies itself to entertain a full slate of 2011 events, the company compiled a portfolio of its top 10 events from 2010. Hurricane Productions introduced uplighting and production into its entertainment packages, enhanced its &#8216;Next-Day&#8217; Facebook photo album feature, and perfected family montages and video production in 2010. The year also saw [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As <a href="http://hurricaneproductions.com">Hurricane Productions</a> readies itself to entertain a full slate of 2011 events, the company compiled a portfolio of its top 10 events from 2010. </p>
<p><a href="http://hurricaneproductions.com">Hurricane Productions</a> introduced uplighting and production into its entertainment packages, enhanced its &#8216;Next-Day&#8217; Facebook photo album feature, and perfected family montages and video production in 2010. The year also saw some original <a href="http://hurricaneproductions.com">Hurricane Productions</a> clients from its start in 2003 come back around for more events &#8211; this time for their younger childrens&#8217; proms, Sweet 16s and weddings. </p>
<p>Although all the parties and events from 2010 will hold a special place in Hurricane Productions&#8217; history, these are the 10 events that told the best stories about the clients, the company, and helped set the stage for a successful 2011. </p>
<p><strong><font size="3">10. DJ competition at Rutgers University</font></size></strong><br />
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<strong>When:</strong> December 9, 2010<br />
<strong>Where:</strong> College Ave. Student Center<br />
<strong>The story:</strong> <a href="http://rutgersdj.com">RutgersDJ.com</a> talent Eugene Veltman rallied his fraternity to raise money for the upcoming 2011 Rutgers Dance Marathon. He did so by convincing top DJs from Rutgers University to compete in a friendly mix-based event. Featuring house, top 40 and hip hop, DJ EV, DJ Tonic, Ravi B and DJ Dave Kim rocked the Multipurpose Room at the College Avenue Student Center. RutgersDJ.com and Red Bull sponsored the event and Hurricane Productions&#8217; DJs Strato Doumanis and Eddie &#8216;DJ N9NE&#8217; Romani served as the judges. DJ EV walked away as the champ and will be one of four DJs featured at Club DM 2011.<br />
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=255149&#038;id=240951868370&#038;ref=mf">Click here for the photo gallery</a></p>
<p><strong><font size="3">9. Four former Sweet 16ers bring Hurricane to DJ their high school prom</font></size></strong><br />
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<strong>When:</strong> April 23, 2010<br />
<strong>Where:</strong> <a href="http://www.grandmarquiscaterers.com/">Grand Marquis in Old Bridge, NJ</a><br />
<strong>The story:</strong> Samantha Ortner from Brick, NJ and her family hired Hurricane Productions to entertain her Sweet 16 at the Stone Pony in late 2008. Chelsea and Carly Gleason kicked off Hurricane Productions&#8217; 2009 season with their Sweet 16 in January and Ali Jordan celebrated her Sweet 16 at Spano&#8217;s at White Sands in March 2009. What else do all of these girls have in common? They go to the same high school and serve on the student council. So when it was time to pick a DJ for their prom, they immediately called <a href="http://hurricaneproductions.com">Hurricane Productions</a>.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=172054&#038;id=8243276547">Brick Memorial Prom 2010 photo gallery</a><br />
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=60306&#038;id=8243276547">Samantha&#8217;s Sweet 16 photo album</a><br />
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=71289&#038;id=8243276547">Chelsea and Carly&#8217;s Sweet 16 photo gallery</a><br />
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=81717&#038;id=8243276547">Ali Jordan&#8217;s Sweet 16 photo album</a></p>
<p><strong><font size="3">8. Sarah&#8217;s traditional Sweet 16 features choreographed dances and ceremonies</font></size></strong><br />
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<strong>When:</strong> October 3, 2010<br />
<strong>Where:</strong> <a href="http://www.themanorrestaurant.com/">The Manor in West Orange, NJ</a><br />
<strong>The story:</strong> When it came to planning a traditional Filipino Sweet 16, the Bacani family searched for a DJ company that would listen to their needs. Simply put, Sarah&#8217;s guest list was split between her high school friends and her family. She wanted all of her friends to dance with all of her family members and needed a DJ who could handle playing traditional Filipino music and top 40 hits. </p>
<p>Hurricane Productions owner Strato Doumanis compiled a format for the event and helped guide the Bacani family down the path to a successful event. Sarah&#8217;s Sweet 16 included a traditional choreographed waltz, dedication dances, a photo montage, a traditional Filipino dance called the ‘jota,’ and a candle and rose ceremony. </p>
<p><a href="http://hurricaneproductions.com/blog/2010/10/the-manor-in-west-orange-nj-provides-perfect-setting-for-traditional-sweet-16/">Read more about the Bacani&#8217;s traditional Sweet 16</a><br />
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=240707&#038;id=8243276547">Sarah&#8217;s Sweet 16 photo album</a></p>
<p><strong><font size="3">7. Donald Trump shows up to Nicole&#8217;s Sweet 16</font></size></strong><br />
<a href="http://facebook.com/yourparty"><img style=' display: block; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto;'  src="http://hurricaneproductions.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/trump_national_golf_club_bedminster.jpg" alt="donaldtrumpgolfclub" title="trump_national_golf_club_bedminster" width="500" height="360" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-954" /></a><br />
<strong>When:</strong> October 1, 2010<br />
<strong>Where:</strong><a href="http://www.trumpnationalbedminster.com/">Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, NJ</a><br />
<strong>The story:</strong> Donald Trump walked through the doors of his golf club in Bedminster, NJ and before you now it, he grabbed a pen and signed the welcome board at Nicole&#8217;s Sweet 16. The visit was unexpected since Trump rarely visits his golf club, but he was in attendance that evening because a number of his high-roller members gathered for a banquet in the adjoining room. Trump stopped in, checked out the party and posed for some photos with our Sweet 16 guest of honor and her family.  </p>
<p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=240060&#038;id=8243276547">Nicole&#8217;s Sweet 16 photo album</a></p>
<p><strong><font size="3">6. A night on the red carpet with Veronica Kole</font></size></strong><br />
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<strong>When:</strong> August 26, 2010<br />
<strong>Where:</strong> <a href="http://www.eagleoaks.com/Club/Scripts/Home/home.asp">Eagle Oaks Golf Country Club in Farmingdale, NJ</a><br />
<strong>The story:</strong> Veronica Kole is and up and coming pop singer and at the age of 16, she wanted to throw a Hollywood-style Sweet 16 for her friends. Decked out with her &#8216;name in lights&#8217;, red carpet with paparazzi, uplighting, video screens and production, she impressed her hometown &#8216;fans&#8217; with her party and a duet performance with pop singer Brenda K. Starr. </p>
<p>The event was a quasi-Sweet 16/album release party as Veronica performed and partied all night long. Watch the video to see more from her party. </p>
<p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=207597&#038;id=8243276547">Veronica Kole&#8217;s Sweet 16 photo gallery</a></p>
<p><strong><font size="3">5. The Gleasons come back to Hurricane &#8211; this time for a wedding</font></size></strong><br />
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<strong>When:</strong> September 4, 2010<br />
<strong>Where:</strong> American Legion in Toms River, NJ<br />
<strong>The story:</strong> Remember Carly and Chelsea Gleason from our No. 9 event of 2010? Their older sister, Ashley, got engaged earlier in year and called Hurricane to book her wedding in September. Ashley and Andrew got married on the beach during Labor Day weekend and then celebrated their reception at the American Legion in Toms River. </p>
<p>This is what&#8217;s cool about Ashley and Andrew&#8217;s wedding: They threw a huge party and a low-cost venue so that they didn&#8217;t have to cut any of their friends and family from their guest list. Instead, they budgeted their party for great DJ entertainment and food. </p>
<p>In order to &#8216;dress-up&#8217; the rather plain venue, Hurricane Productions transformed the room with uplighting. Watch the video to see the transformation. This wedding is a true example of how DJ entertainment really makes the difference in your celebration. </p>
<p><strong><font size="3">4. Rutgers University Dance Marathon raises over $378,000</font></size></strong><br />
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<strong>When:</strong> 32-hour non-stop event from March 27 &#8211; 28<br />
<strong>Where:</strong> College Avenue Gymnasium at Rutgers University<br />
<strong>The story:</strong> In its third year entertaining <a href="http://marathon.rutgers.edu/home">Rutgers Dance Marathon</a>, Hurricane Productions accomplished so much in advancing the event and helping it raise money for the Embrace Kids Foundation. Dance Marathon is a feel-good event centered around over 1,000 student volunteers who commit themselves to raising money and awareness for the children with cancer and blood disorders. </p>
<p>Hurricane Productions trained six DJs and five emcees to entertain their peers. The company helped produce DM&#8217;s original &#8216;line dance&#8217; song that is taught to all of the students throughout 32 hours and also filmed and produced a music video to go along with the dance. </p>
<p>Hurricane Productions and its sister company, <a href="http://rutgersdj.com">RutgersDJ.com</a>, is committed to help build RU Dance Marathon for years to come. </p>
<p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vil6BunDxIg">Watch the Rutgers Dance Marathon 2010 Line Dance Video</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=165482&#038;id=8243276547">DM 2010 photo album</a></p>
<p><strong><font size="3">3. Donny and Gina&#8217;s Wedding</font></size></strong><br />
<a href="http://hurricaneproductions.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/palace_at_somerset_park_nj_wedding.jpg" rel="lightbox[941]" title="palace_at_somerset_park_nj_wedding"><img style=' display: block; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto;'  src="http://hurricaneproductions.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/palace_at_somerset_park_nj_wedding.jpg" alt="somerset palace wedding" title="palace_at_somerset_park_nj_wedding" width="500" height="360" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-962" /></a><br />
<strong>When:</strong> October 30, 2010<br />
<strong>Where:</strong> <a href="http://www.palacesomersetpark.com/">The Palace at Somerset Park</a><br />
<strong>The story:</strong> When Donny and Gina met Vincent and Strato in 2006 they immediately said &#8220;when we get married, you&#8217;re DJing our wedding.&#8221; Donny owns D&#038;D Catering located out of the Mercer County Boathouse at Mercer County Park. He met Vincent and Strato back in 2006 during a busy season of Sweet 16s and Hurricane Productions worked at the Boathouse a number of times from 2006-2008. When Donny and Gina got engaged in late 2009 they called Vincent and booked Hurricane for their wedding. The wedding consultations took place at their household and Donny cooked Hurricane full dinners upon their arrivals (Donny is a caterer at heart). Donny, Gina, Strato and Vincent formed a strong friendship during the planning process and it showed at the wedding. </p>
<p>The wedding accented all the best features at the Palace including full ballroom uplighting, video production and a party percussionist. Hurricane also provided music for the afterparty located at the Crowne Plaza hotel in Somerset. To top it all off, Vincent created custom designed and edited DVDs of their photo montage that Donny and Gina gave to their parents as Christmas gifts. </p>
<p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=254040&#038;id=8243276547">Hurricane Productions&#8217; 2011 Wedding Portfolio</a></p>
<p><strong><font size="3">2. Hurricane saves Sweet 16 from cancellation</font></size></strong><br />
<a href="http://facebook.com/yourparty"><img style=' display: block; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto;'  src="http://hurricaneproductions.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/pnc_arts_center_sweet_16.jpg" alt="robert_b_meyner_reception_center" title="pnc_arts_center_sweet_16" width="500" height="360" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-957" /></a><br />
<strong>When:</strong> November 20, 2010<br />
<strong>Where:</strong> <a href="http://www.merrimakers.com/locations/receptioncenter.html">Robert Meyner Reception Center at PNC Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ</a><br />
<strong>The story:</strong> Raaga&#8217;s family was in a bind. They booked a reputable DJ company to entertain her Sweet 16 earlier in 2010 but when the company booked seven other events that evening, the company released Raaga&#8217;s party within six weeks of the event. Raaga&#8217;s mom called Hurricane Productions and not only did they save the event but Hurricane upped the ante on the other DJ company. </p>
<p>This event marked Hurricane&#8217;s most impressive production of 2010. Hurricane Productions designed uplighting for the entire ballroom &#8211; completely transforming PNC&#8217;s reception center. Hurricane created a photo montage and video presentation (using Raaga&#8217;s family VHS tapes to compile the footage) and put Raaga&#8217;s &#8216;Name in Lights&#8217; using the same font color and design as her Sweet 16 invitations. </p>
<p>Here&#8217;s what Raaga&#8217;s mom had to say in an email after the party:</p>
<p>&#8220;Finding your company was a blessing in disguise for us. You made it easy for us and addressed our every wish and concern with unparalleled professionalism. I do not think there are enough good superlative adjectives in the dictionary for us to describe your DJ services, and how happy we are with your services. I hope you continue to grow, and wish you continued success in future.&#8221;</p>
<p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=251828&#038;id=8243276547">View the entire production from Raaga&#8217;s Sweet photo gallery</a></p>
<p><strong><font size="3">1. Amanda and Brendan&#8217;s Wedding</font></size></strong><br />
<a href="www.facebook.com/yourparty"><img style=' display: block; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto;'  src="http://hurricaneproductions.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/wedding_jersey-city_hyatt_nj_dj.jpg" alt="njdjwedding" title="wedding_jersey-city_hyatt_nj_dj" width="500" height="360" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-950" /></a><br />
<strong>When:</strong> August 27, 2010<br />
<strong>Where:</strong> <a href="http://www.jerseycity.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp">Hyatt Regency in Jersey City, NJ</a><br />
<strong>The story:</strong> Brendan Prunty and Hurricane Productions owner Vincent Velasquez worked together at the Star-Ledger and NJ.com since 2006. Vincent, a college intern, and Brendan, fresh out of college, became friends while they worked together as Rutgers football reporters. While on the job, Brendan would share stories about Amanda (his girlfriend turned fiance) and Vincent would finish up work on college football Saturdays to head to a DJ gig. When Brendan got engaged he called Vincent and asked if he would emcee his and Amanda&#8217;s wedding.  Hurricane Productions put together a beautiful celebration at the Hyatt Regency overlooking New York City that included uplighting under the sweetheart table, a photo montage, party percussionist and video production. </p>
<p>This wedding holds a special place in the history of Hurricane Productions because it marks the first crossover of Vincent&#8217;s full-time job as a sports reporter and his passion as an emcee and host for Hurricane Productions. Just like Donny and Gina, Brendan and Amanda are not just clients but friends. Their stories about their weddings are ones to not just to share with clients but with friends and family alike. </p>
<p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=254040&#038;id=8243276547">Hurricane Productions&#8217; 2011 Wedding Portfolio</a></p>
<p><font size="3"><strong>Honorable Mentions:</strong></font></size></p>
<p><a href="http://facebook.com/yourparty"><img style=' float: left; padding: 4px; margin: 0 7px 2px 0;'  src="http://hurricaneproductions.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/wedding_thayer_hotel_west_point_ny-150x150.jpg" alt="thayer_hotel_wedding" title="wedding_thayer_hotel_west_point_ny" width="150" height="150" class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-958" /></a><strong>Andrea and Shane&#8217;s Wedding at the Thayer Hotel in West Point, NY:</strong></p>
<p>Hurricane Productions and its crew traveled to West Point to provide DJ entertainment, uplighting and a party percussionist for an eloquent military wedding. Andrea and Shane found Hurricane Productions through a mutual friend from Vincent&#8217;s college days at Rutgers University.</p>
<p><a href="http://facebook.com/yourparty"><img style=' float: right; padding: 4px; margin: 0 0 2px 7px;'  src="http://hurricaneproductions.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/grand_marquis_dome_room-150x150.jpg" alt="dome room at grand marquis in old bridge, nj" title="grand_marquis_dome_room" width="150" height="150" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-959" /></a><strong>Mally&#8217;s Sweet 16 at the Grand Marquis in Old Bridge, NJ</strong>:</p>
<p>Sweet 16 in early 2010 featured Hurricane&#8217;s first full room uplighting design. Mally wanted a blue color scheme for her Cinderella-themed party. Hurricane Productions decorated the walls and her head table with uplighting and design in the Grand Marquis&#8217; Dome Room. </p>
<p><a href="http://hurricaneproductions.com/blog/2010/04/grand-marquis-dome-room/">Read more and watch a video from Mally&#8217;s Sweet 16</a></p>
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		<title>Uplighting and &#8216;Name in Lights&#8217; design are unforgettable features to add to your event</title>
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		<dc:creator>Vincent Anthony</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Watch these short video clips from two celebrations &#8211; A wedding at an American Legion in <a href="http://blog.nj.com/premium/hurricane_productions/index.html">Toms River, NJ</a> and a Sweet 16 at <a href="http://www.eagleoaks.com/Club/Scripts/Home/home.asp">Eagle Oaks Golf and Country Club</a> in <a href="http://blog.nj.com/premium/hurricane_productions/index.html">Farmingdale, NJ</a>.</p>
<p>Each client is part of a different <a href="http://blog.nj.com/premium/hurricane_productions/index.html">New Jersey demographic</a>. They live in different towns and calculated different budget needs for their parties.</p>
<p>Despite their differences on paper, the two clients chose an uplighting and personalized &#8216;Name in Light&#8217;s custom design &#8211; features that Hurricane Productions includes in most of its packages.  But most importantly, the clients chose customer service as their most important entertainment feature. Hurricane Productions is amongst the leaders in customer service and DJ entertainment.</p>
<p>No matter the budget, venue, or party needs, the two different clients chose Hurricane Productions because they felt comfortable with individuals who deliver on promises and put the customers first.</p>
<p>Sound too good to be true? Just watch the videos below for a real and honest approach to DJ entertainment. Hurricane Productions serves the entire state of <a href="http://blog.nj.com/premium/hurricane_productions/index.html">New Jersey</a> and its surrounding states.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://blog.nj.com/premium/hurricane_productions/index.html">Sweet 16</a> at <a href="http://www.eagleoaks.com/Club/Scripts/Home/home.asp">Eagle Oaks Golf and Country Club</a> &#8211; Farmingdale, NJ </strong><br />
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<p><strong>Wedding in <a href="http://blog.nj.com/premium/hurricane_productions/index.html">Toms River, NJ</a></strong><br />
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<p>You can find more information on Hurricane Productions on its network of websites &#8211; each built to serve a specific need in the DJ market.</p>
<p>Visit <a href="http://facebook.com/yourparty">facebook.com/yourparty</a> to keep up with Hurricane Productions&#8217;s most recent events through photos and videos.</p>
<p><a href="http://newjerseysweet16.com">NewJerseySweet16.com</a> serves the company&#8217;s Sweet 16 clients while <a href="http://newjerseypromdj.com">NewJerseyPromDJ.com</a> is a website that NJ high schools use as a resource to plan junior and senior proms.</p>
<p><a href="http://RutgersDJ.com">RutgersDJ.com</a> features the company&#8217;s Rutgers-exclusive entertainment options. RutgersDJ.com is the official DJ of Rutgers University&#8217;s Dance Marathon &#8211; the state&#8217;s largest run student-philanthropic event. RutgersDJ.com is also a responsible for a number of alumni weddings at private venues and other alumni function both inside and outside of Rutgers. The site and company are owned and operated by Rutgers University alumni.</p>
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