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Power Force Fan Zone

Are you looking for a fun way to take part in College Bowl Week excitement?   The BBVA Compass Bowl is returning to Birmingham on Saturday, January 7th as the Pittsburgh Panthers take on the SMU Mustangs, and JAMM Entertainment will be there to help bring you all the fun!   Join us at Legion Field for a day of serious football!

Head on out to Legion Field before the big game for the Power Force Fan Zone from 8:30am to 11:30am.   This morning of tailgating and fun ,sponsored by Power Force Apparel, is a sure fire way to get fans from both teams amped up for kick off with Bowl merchandise available for purchase, and a Fun Zone for the kids in the crowd. Our friends from Coke Zero and Geico will be in the crowd  handing out free goodies while alumni tents from both teams will be on site showing off their team pride.    This event is FREE and open to the public.

Haven’t gotten your tickets to the game yet?  No worries, you still have time to purchase them before the kickoff.    Unable able to make it to the game?  Then be sure to tune into to ESPN at Noon (CST) for what promises to be a great game.

JAMM Entertainment is excited to take part in the BBVA Compass Bowl, and we wish all the players, coaches, and fan a safe game.

Are you interested in how JAMM Entertainment can make your next event a huge success?  Then give us a call at 800.264.JAMM (5266).  A new year means several chances to create new memories, and we would love to show you what we can do.

BBVA Compass Bowl Comes Back to Birmingham

Football is serious business here in the South, and the Magic City has a couple of great chances to come out and experience some serious football.  The BBVA Compass Bowl will be making it’s sixth appearance at Birmingham’s Legion Field as the University of Pittsburg Panthers take on the Southern Methodist University Mustangs on Saturday, January 7th, 2012.   JAMM Entertainment will be on hand all weekend for some fantastic events leading up to the big game.   On Friday, January 6th, 2012 we invite you to come on out to the BBVA Compass Street Festival from 12:00pm-6:00pm in Historic Five Points.  With vendors such as Chic-fil-a, Dreamland, Jim n Nicks, Coke Zero, and Red Diamond this event promises to provide tons of fun for the entire family!

Some of the main activities for the day include:

1:30-3:00 pm Hunter Lawley Band will kick off the entertainment.

3:30-5:00 pm David Nail will take the main stage to perform his current hit “It Will Rain”.

5:00-6:00pm  Team Pep Rally: where  players, coaches, cheerleaders, and marching band members of Pittsburg and SMU will take the chance to fire up the fans for the next days game.

The BBVA Compass Kids Zone will be open all evening with plenty of inflatables and kids game entertained.  This event is FREE and open to the public!

On Game Day, come to Legion Field from 8:30am- 11:30a for the Power Force Fan Zone.  This is a great way to enjoy live music, visit some great vendors, and buy cool team and bowl game merchandise.   Geico and Coke Zero will on site handing out goodies, and the kiddos will love their “Kids Fun Area”.   This event is also FREE and open to the public.

Not able to make it to either event?  Be sure to watch the BBVA Compass Bowl at Noon (CST) on ESPN.   JAMM Entertainment would like to wish good luck to the players and coaches of both teams.  We are very excited to be included in such a special event.

If you would like to see what JAMM Entertainment can do for you special event just give a call at 800.264.JAMM (5266).  A new year is about to kick into high gear, and we want to be able to help with all of your party needs!

New Twist On Family Game Night

Are you looking for a fun and interactive activity for your next family reunion, private party, or corporate event?  Why not host your own game show?

Everyone loves to watch game shows, and with JAMM Entertainment’s Game Show package you can add a creative and entertaining twist to your next event!
JAMM has everything  you need to bring your favorite television game shows to real life!   Your guests will get to play on a lighted game podium complete with authentic sound effects while our Party Host  keeps the game running smoothly and allows everyone a chance to enjoy the excitement!

Our interactive competitor setup, with lighted scoring & sound effects can be played to your favorite game style with choices including:
Jeopardy
Family Feud
Who Wants to be a Millionaire
Deal or No Deal
Think of all of the fun that your guests will have, and the long lasting memories that will be made!   JAMM Entertainment’s GameShow is perfect for family reunions, corporate team building events, and church youth group socials.   This unique option will have your guests talking and laughing for hours all while enjoying a little bit of friendly competition.

Give  JAMM Entertainment call at  205.856.JAMM , and let us help you be on your way to planning a fantastic private party!  We have an array of amazing creative options and entertainment packages to suit every agenda and budget!

How Much Do You Love Your Job? Tell Us & Win

JAMM Entertainment knows that everyone works, but not everyone has a job that they love.  Loving what you do for a living is an important part to having a happy life.   A strong team of employees and coworkers can make all the difference between working and having a job that you love.  JAMM is excited to announce our latest promotion that is sure to bring all of your employees closer together while providing a little well deserved fun.
Get your employees to tell us why they love their job and you might win $2000 worth of entertainment services for your organization with JAMM’s  “I Love My Job”  Contest!

You can use your services for a team building event,  relaxed corporate picnic, or a swinging party to reward your employee’s hard work.      The best part- when the promotion is over, you will get a copy of all the amazing things your employees said about your company, and their job.
Some of our corporate services include:
  • Team Building Events
  • DJ Services
  • Event Production
  • Video Game Extravaganza
  • Game Show
  • Graffiti Wall
  • Foto Factory

To Enter:
Get your employees to email us at greatparties@jamm.net with the subject line  “I Love My Job”.

Please have all applicants include:

  • Their Name
  • Position
  • Company Name
  • HR Director’s name
  • HR Dir. phone number
  • HR Dir. email
  • I Love My Job Because _______________    (please limit your response to one sentence)

There will be a random drawing from all the emails submitted.   Every individual employee that submits an email is another opportunity for your organization to win!  Encourage your employees to participate, and increase your organizations chances to win and find out who loves their job!

If you are interested in planning a corporate event with JAMM Entertainment, please give us a call at 800-264-JAMM (5266).    We at JAMM love our job, and we want to show you how much!  Give us a call, and let us get to work on helping you plan your next event.

Vendor Spotlight: Mr. Burch Formal Wear

Fantastic fellow members of the Wedding and Event Planning industry truly make what we do on a daily basis fun and exciting. JAMM Entertainment would once again like to spot light another incredible vendor that we love to work  with.    Mr. Burch Formal Wear is indeed an shining example of such a business. Mr. Burch Formal Wear is the largest and oldest supplier of men’s formal attire in the city of Birmingham and the state of Alabama.

Mr. Burch Formal Wear was started in 1934 by tailors in the Burch family committed to quality merchandise and service.  That commitment has culminated into the top retailer in Birmingham and wholesaler in the Southeast.  They  carry the finest selection of quality, name brand tuxedos and accessories, coupled with exceptional customer service at reasonable prices.

No matter what the occasion: wedding, prom, cruise or other formal special event, you will always look your best when you rent or buy your suit or tuxedo from Mr. Burch Formal Wear or one of their fine authorized dealers. Their well-trained and experienced staff is dedicated to the company commitment of taking care of their customers while taking the stress and guess work out of making making their choice in formal wear.  

They have everything you need to dress the members of your wedding party from the Groom to the Father of the Bride.   With several authorized dealers throughout the Southeast, it is easy for your members of your wedding party to coordinate their attire despite their different locations.   Mr. Burch Formal Wear even has a lovely selection of Bridesmaids dresses that is sure to make every Bride happy.

Mr. Burch Formal Wear has several locations through out the Birmingham Metro area.  With locations in Historic Downtown Birmingham, Mountain Brook, Hoover Commons Shopping Center, Western Hills Mall, Inverness Corners, Homewood,  and in  Trussville there is always a  retail store nearby to suit Birmingham’s formal wear needs for wedding, proms, and pageants .


A sharp promotion with Mr. Burch!
Do you have a sharp dressed man in your life?  Well, tell Mr. Burch about him, and you both could win a $50 VISA giftcard.    Visit Mr. Burch’s Facebook page for more details!

JAMM Entertainment is honored to be a part of an industry that includes Mr. Burch Formal Wear!    After you choose Mr. Burch Formal Wear to make the members of your wedding or next formal event  beautiful give  JAMM a call at 205-856 -JAMM, and let us tell you how we can help you create that beautiful event!

Themes & Tips To Ring in the New Year

New Years is a special time in the holiday season.   It is a time to reflect on a year of good memories and accomplishments, but it can also act as a clean slate if your year has been less than stellar.   Regardless of your reasons to celebrate, your New Years party needs to be celebrated in a spectacular fashion.  JAMM Entertainment has a few themes and party tips to help make sure your New Years party is an amazing affair that will set the tone for the upcoming year.

Every great party starts with a great theme.  A theme will help you set the mood for your event, and can also add a fun touch of creativity.   Here are a couple unique themes that we love that range from laid back to elegant:

Pre- resolution New Years Eve Bash

January 1st is the most ambitious day of the calendar year.  It is the day where we make ourselves promise to stick to our various resolutions of eating healthy, exercising, and quit smoking.  Why not have a bash that celebrates one last night of vices?  A Pre-resolution party could accomplish just!

For those that are promising to eat better in the upcoming year you could treat them to an array of naughty treats that are sure to tempt their taste buds and expand their waistlines.  A“build-you-own” cupcake buffet, ice cream sundae bar, or gourmet pizza station would be a perfect way to say good-bye to a year of unhealthy eating.

Another popular resolution is to stop smoking.  Guests will love to indulge in a selection of cigars or even perhaps a hand rolled cigar made at the party.  Be sure to create smoking section outside and away from your non smoking guests.

There is no limit on the vices that you can highlight.  Your friends can spend the night dancing and celebrating before the hard work of keeping those resolutions starts in the morning.

White New Years Eve Ball- Turn your party into a true Winter Wonderland with an all white party.  Start by requesting your guests to dress in white clothing.   Adding touches of silver and iced blue will add an iridescent effect in your primarily white venue.   Be sure to decorate with lots of sparkling snowflakes and twinkling white lights to create the opulence of a night in a magical winter wonderland.    You can even incorporate the theme into your menu by serving white or off-white colored food choices such as Chicken Alfredo, Clam Chowder, Pork Tenderloin combined with dessert selections such as White Chocolate fondue or Crème Brulee.  A White New Years Ball would be a perfect event to usher in the new year with romance and elegance.

Despite the type of theme you choose JAMM Entertainment would like to offer you a few tips to ensure a fun and safe party:

●They may be silly, but guests love traditional New Years party favors.  Providing a basket of hats, tiaras, and noise makes at the entrance will get your guests in the mood to party.

● To get your guests mingling, consider offering an activity.  JAMM has several gaming, karaoke, and Foto Factory packages to help give your guests hours of fun.

●Remember to offer plenty of non-alcoholic beverage choices when stocking your bar.   Several of your guests may not partake in the cocktails offered, and it is polite to think of all your guests’ needs.

●Keep numbers of local cab companies handy in case you have a few guests who are unable to drive themselves home.   You will want all of your friend and family to arrive home safely after a night of enjoying themselves.

It is not too late to book your New Years Eve bash with JAMM Entertainment.  We can help plan a party that will ring in 2012 in a fun and memorable way. Give us a call at 205-856 -JAMM, and let us tell you about one of our many holiday party packages!

JAMM & Make-A-Wish Foundation for “Once in a Blue Moon”

On Friday, November 18th,2011  JAMM Entertainment was honored to take part in the “Once in a Blue Moon” event sponsored by the Make -A -Wish Foundation of Georgia and Alabama. This magical event was help to raise funds for an amazing and selfless organization that grants wishes to terminally ill children around Alabama and Georgia.  With over 500 sick children awaiting wishes in the two states the night was an excellent opportunity for the Birmingham area to come together and support an incredible charity.

The mission of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Georgia and Alabama is to grant the wishes of children with life threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy. This mission is achieved through the work of their dedicated volunteers and the generous support of local companies, civic organizations, and individuals like. Presently in Georgia and Alabama, they have over 500 children waiting for their wishes to be granted  with each wish costing an average of $6,700. Although wishes cannot cure a child with a life-threatening illness, they can provide a happy diversion from a routine of medical treatments, doctors, and hospital visits. While the kids’ wishes range from trips to Disney World, to meetings with favorite celebrities, to an experience as simple as riding on a fire truck, they all share one similarity: a bright oasis of happiness and normalcy during uncertain times. If you would like to learn more about donation opportunities or volunteer efforts please contact the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Georgia and Alabama.

Park Lane by Kathy G in Mountain Brook was the venue chosen for this fantastic night of fun and giving. Guests enjoyed an evening of live music, delicious food, beer, and wine.  JAMM Entertainment was on hand to offer our assistance with lighting design and sound system management.

JAMM Entertainment was truly humbled to have had the chance to take part in working with such a worthwhile charity.  If you are interested in any of our services so that we may help with your organizations next event, please give us a call at (205) 856-JAMM.

JAMM Highlights The White Room

JAMM Entertainment is honored to work with some of the finest and most talented professionals in the Event and Wedding Planning industry.  From time to time, we like to shine a spotlight on one of the amazing vendors that makes us proud to be a part of such an incredible industry.  The White Room Bridal Salon in Vestavia Hills is the perfect example of such a business.

The White Room is a full service bridal salon.  Cathy Kelley, owner and founder, opened The White Room in 2005 with a vision of offering the most beautiful debutante gowns, special occasion dresses, and couture weddings gowns to women in the Birmingham area. Cathy uses over thirty years of experience to treat every one of her brides with the personal attention that they deserve.

The White Room offers a collection of exquisite gowns from some of the most talented designers in the fashion world.  Brides may choose a custom made gown from Anne Barge.  Anne Barge is known for her vintage designs inspired by the 1950s and 1960s.  Jenny Lee, whose collections feature laces imported from Europe and really flatter the purity of a bride’s shape, is also a featured designer in this upscale design.

The White Room also has all of the trimmings to help complete your perfect look.  Cathy Kelley specializes in custom veils and in house alternations. Brides will also find a large selection of jewelry and shoes to compliment your gown.

Located at 3161 Cahaba Heights Road, Suite #101 in Birmingham, Alabama;  The White Room sees their Brides on an appointment only basis.  You may call the salon at (205) 970-6767 to schedule your personalized appointment with Cathy and her professional staff.

Now that you have the perfect dress for your Wedding Day let JAMM Entertainment help you plan the perfect reception.  Give us a call at 800-264-JAMM (5266) , and let us help you add to the happiness of making your big day simply spectacular!

Do’s & Don’ts For Corporate Holiday Events

Corporate holiday parties can be great.  Or they can be not so great.  It often depends on the behavior of the invitees- be they staff, management, or invited guests.  A common sense approach to managing your behavior is often all you need to have a stress free and enjoyable time.  If there are corporate parties on your agenda this holiday season, here are some business etiquette do’s and don’ts to keep in mind.

  • Do remember that although office parties are intended as social events to reward employees and raise morale, they remain strictly business events.
  • Do act as though your behavior is being observed ever minute (because it probably is).
  • Don’t pass up the invitation to an office party.  Not attending could hurt your reputation.
  • Do conduct yourself professionally at all times.
  • Don’t use the office party as an excuse to blow off steam.  It’s still a company function, so proper etiquette and decorum matter.
  • Don’t pull the nightclub attire from your closet for the event. Do remember that this is a business function so don’t choose anything too revealing or too flashy.
  • Do keep your hands to yourself.
  • Don’t flirt, and do avoid any other inappropriate behavior.
  • Don’t spend the entire evening talking business.  You will forever have the label as the office bore.
  • Do keep one hand free during the night so that you can offer handshakes to people as they come by.
  • Do keep your drink in your left hand, so that you are not offering people a cold, wet handshake all evening.
  • Don’t assume that everyone celebrates the same holiday.
  • Do be sure you know exactly who is invited to the party. Spouses or significant others are not always on the guest list for company parties.  If guests are permitted, don’t bring an inappropriate person as your guest.
  • Don’t forget to thank the person responsible for planning and coordinating the party.
  • Do consider sending a thank-you note to top management for hosting the party.
  • Do appoint a designated driver or do hire a cab.
  • Don’t drink and drive.

Remember that your corporate holiday party is a chance to spend time bonding with your coworkers over a successful  year of hard work and team work. You can still have fun at your company event all while minding your manners. By being mindful of these few simple tips, you can ensure that you do not become the topic of water cooler fodder.

JAMM Entertainment can take your corporate holiday party from good to amazing!  It is not too late to book your corporation’s holiday event.  Give JAMM a call at 800-264-JAMM (5266 ) , and let us help you rock the holiday!

5 Wedding Reception Trends We Love

Your wedding reception is all about celebrating one of the happiest days in your life.  It will be one of the few times where everyone in the room will be gathered together to eat, drink, dance, and laugh in honor of you and your new spouse.   Be sure that when choosing the menu for your wedding reception that you take the time to pick selections that showcase your unique personality. Here are five fun wedding food trends that we currently love.

Food Stations:  We know that when it comes to receptions guests are given the choice of their entrée; but when did chicken, steak, or seafood become the uniform choices for a main course a wedding?  Here’s an idea:  set up several smaller food stations throughout your venue.  Mashed potato, pasta, and Mac-n- Cheese bars are a hot trend right now. Guests are given a martini glass filled with their dish, and then may choose from a variety of toppings such as: bacon, cheeses, or chopped vegetables.  Your guests can create a one of a kind dish!

Coffee Bars:  Coffee bars are amongst the rising trends in wedding receptions. Guests are able to choose their own beverage crafted by a barista.  If you are planning your event on a budget you can simply offer a coffee station with a few varieties of coffee along with several choices of flavored creamers.  You can serve this along with dessert to give your guests a little kick of energy to keep them dancing all night long.

Mini-Desserts: Some  couples find choosing a wedding cake a difficult task.  Perhaps you and your fiancée prefer pie or cookies to cake.  Why not offer your guests a variety of bite sized goodies?  Your guests will love a sampling of mini-cheesecakes, Crème’ Brulee, gourmet cookies, or any other delectable treat your sweet tooth dreams up.

Late Night Snacks: If all goes well, your friends and family will be enjoying your reception late into the night.  Dancing up a storm is bound to make them hungry.  Late night snacks of Hamburger sliders, Mini Hot Dogs, French Fries, or warm Doughnuts is the perfect way to offer your guests some of your favorite comfort food.

Brunches at Home:  Weddings hosted at a home give the Bride and Groom a chance to have their wedding in a more intimate setting. Just because you are having a smaller wedding doesn’t mean you can’t have a fabulous reception.  Serving Brunch at your reception can provide a perfect, elegant touch. This idea is great whether you are hiring a professional caterer or opting to prepare the food yourself. Your guests will love a menu of Omelets, pastries, fresh fruit; and of course, Mimosas.

We hope that our favorite wedding reception trends have given you some ideas on how to make your reception memorable and fun. Remember that this day is all about you and your future spouse so it should reflect your unique personalities!  JAMM Entertainment will be there to give your guests an incredible time regardless of the type of reception you have.   Give us a call at 800-264-JAMM (5266), and let us help you make your wedding dreams come true!