In Feburary 2016 23,
Tailor your show to your space. Keep your guest list small enough that your guests will not be squished if they all arrive simultaneously. If you simply have more people than space, consider holding the show over multiple days and divide the guest list accordingly. Spreading the art throughout your home or studio is a great option, just make it clear which rooms may be off limits with discrete signs.
Create an eye-catching invitation. This can be a simply done black and white flyer, a glossy postcard or a thermographed invitation: whatever best sets the tone for your show. Open houses work well for folks with busy schedules to stop by when they can. Make sure the announcements go out at least four weeks before the show for the strongest attendance.
Remove unnecessary furniture. Too much seating invites guests to rest and chat and you want them on their feet, mingling and chatting about the art on display. Stowing the extra pieces in a room not being used for the show is best.Store knick-knacks and personal items away to avoid accidental breakages and set a more serene scene.
Arrange your wares. Make sure you have ample wall space for paintings. Bookshelves can be used for small sculptures. Three-dimensional items can stand on stools or end tables with enough room to walk around them for full effect. Move a table against a wall and use a variety of easels or plate stands to display a variety of smaller framed pieces.
Choose some mood music. Classical is always a safe bet but a post-modern display may cry out for house or techno. Whatever you choose, keep the volume low enough that guests can talk over it without screaming.
Set out hors d'oeuvres and drinks. Wine and cheese seem to be the favorites for most art shows. Whatever you serve, make sure to keep portions small (no more than two bites), portable and no-cutlery-required.
Keep price tags discrete but visible. You want guests to be able to see the asking price easily but not feel pressured. Business cards from your local office supply store folded in half lengthwise work well for containing the name of the piece, the medium and the price. For art on walls, clear labels printed with the necessary information can be placed on the wall beside or beneath the work.
Set up a discrete payment station. This is not merely a show-and-tell, it's an opportunity to sell some of your work so make sure you have the tools available to complete transactions. A bar or small table works well to hold a cash-box (perhaps in a decorative container if drawer space is not available), receipt book and business cards or additional flyers. If you expect to take credit cards, have a terminal available or you can use an online processor and print receipts from your printer.
In Feburary 2016 23,
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Tuesday, 23 February 2016
Saturday, 20 February 2016
How to Write a Sleepover Party InvitationIn Feburary 2016 20,
In Feburary 2016 20,
Title your invitation with a clever phrase or catchy saying. Typically the title is used to explain the reason behind hosting a sleepover, whether it's a birthday party, New Year's or for the sake of just getting together. Think of the invitation title as a newspaper headline that is used to set the tone for the rest of the invitation.
Add all the necessary basic details such as who, what, when and where. The 'who' is the name of the child hosting the sleepover party. The 'what' outlines what kind of sleepover party it will be or if the party is themed. The 'when' outlines when the sleepover begins and also what time the children need to be picked up in the morning. The 'where' is the address and perhaps detailed directions for those unfamiliar with the area.
Advise the children as to what they need to bring to the sleepover party. Write this after all the basic details. For example, do the children need to bring their own sleeping bag and pillow? How about flashlights if it's an outdoor sleepover? Do they need to bring gifts or games? This allows the guests to properly prepare for a night away.
Outline briefly what kinds of activities and food the guests will enjoy at the sleepover party. This gives them some idea as to what other optional items they may need to bring. It also gives kids a chance to let the host know if they have any allergies to specific foods. If the sleepover party is a theme party, the activities will be coordinated in correspondence to that theme.
Include an RSVP date at the end of the invitation as well as the contact name and phone number.
In Feburary 2016 20,
Title your invitation with a clever phrase or catchy saying. Typically the title is used to explain the reason behind hosting a sleepover, whether it's a birthday party, New Year's or for the sake of just getting together. Think of the invitation title as a newspaper headline that is used to set the tone for the rest of the invitation.
Add all the necessary basic details such as who, what, when and where. The 'who' is the name of the child hosting the sleepover party. The 'what' outlines what kind of sleepover party it will be or if the party is themed. The 'when' outlines when the sleepover begins and also what time the children need to be picked up in the morning. The 'where' is the address and perhaps detailed directions for those unfamiliar with the area.
Advise the children as to what they need to bring to the sleepover party. Write this after all the basic details. For example, do the children need to bring their own sleeping bag and pillow? How about flashlights if it's an outdoor sleepover? Do they need to bring gifts or games? This allows the guests to properly prepare for a night away.
Outline briefly what kinds of activities and food the guests will enjoy at the sleepover party. This gives them some idea as to what other optional items they may need to bring. It also gives kids a chance to let the host know if they have any allergies to specific foods. If the sleepover party is a theme party, the activities will be coordinated in correspondence to that theme.
Include an RSVP date at the end of the invitation as well as the contact name and phone number.
In Feburary 2016 20,
Thursday, 18 February 2016
How to Add Downloadable Music to a WebsiteIn Feburary 2016 18,
In Feburary 2016 18,
Upload the music file you wish to make available to your web host. It is easier to upload the file to the same directory as the rest of your site.
Edit the web page on which you will place the file download link. A simple text editor will suffice.
Create a link to the file you uploaded. Use the following format for the link:
visible text of link
Example: Download my song!
Save the edited version of the web page, and upload it to your web host.
In Feburary 2016 18,
Upload the music file you wish to make available to your web host. It is easier to upload the file to the same directory as the rest of your site.
Edit the web page on which you will place the file download link. A simple text editor will suffice.
Create a link to the file you uploaded. Use the following format for the link:
visible text of link
Example: Download my song!
Save the edited version of the web page, and upload it to your web host.
In Feburary 2016 18,
Sunday, 14 February 2016
How to Setup FTP on FreeBSDIn Feburary 2016 14,
In Feburary 2016 14,
Click 'System,' and then 'Gnome-Terminal.'
Create a system user called 'ftp' to enable anonymous access. Type 'adduser' and press 'Enter.' Type in 'ftp' and press 'Enter.' You can leave the rest of the user requirements blank and complete the user addition with default settings.
Type '/etc/ftpwelcome' and press 'Enter.' This file contains your FTP server welcome message. Type in the welcome message you want to display before the login screen. Save the document and return to the Terminal.
Type '/etc/ftpmotd' and press 'Enter.' Configure the message to display after a user has connected via FTP here. Save and return to the Terminal.
Type '/etc/inetd.conf' and press 'Enter.' Scroll down to the following line:ftp stream tcp nowait root /usr/libexec/ftpd ftpd -lRemove the has (#) from the beginning of the line. Exit the file and save changes. This enables your FTP server.
Type '/etc/rc.conf' and press 'Enter.' Change the 'ftpd_enable' variable to read 'YES' rather than 'NO.' Exit and save.
Type '/etc/rc.d/ftpd start' and press 'Enter.' This enables your FTP server.
In Feburary 2016 14,
Click 'System,' and then 'Gnome-Terminal.'
Create a system user called 'ftp' to enable anonymous access. Type 'adduser' and press 'Enter.' Type in 'ftp' and press 'Enter.' You can leave the rest of the user requirements blank and complete the user addition with default settings.
Type '/etc/ftpwelcome' and press 'Enter.' This file contains your FTP server welcome message. Type in the welcome message you want to display before the login screen. Save the document and return to the Terminal.
Type '/etc/ftpmotd' and press 'Enter.' Configure the message to display after a user has connected via FTP here. Save and return to the Terminal.
Type '/etc/inetd.conf' and press 'Enter.' Scroll down to the following line:ftp stream tcp nowait root /usr/libexec/ftpd ftpd -lRemove the has (#) from the beginning of the line. Exit the file and save changes. This enables your FTP server.
Type '/etc/rc.conf' and press 'Enter.' Change the 'ftpd_enable' variable to read 'YES' rather than 'NO.' Exit and save.
Type '/etc/rc.d/ftpd start' and press 'Enter.' This enables your FTP server.
In Feburary 2016 14,
Monday, 8 February 2016
How to Emcee a Talent ShowIn Feburary 2016 08,
In Feburary 2016 08,
Do your preparation. If there are announcements to be made before the show, familiarize yourself with the list so that you can briefly reel them off before the show instead of reading and sounding like a robot. If you don't know the acts, ask them to give you a maximum of three things that you can use for their introductions. Find out if they'll allow you to spice up the intros with funny anecdotes they might reveal about themselves. Be sure you know the proper pronunciation of the act names and that your own material is memorized so that you can really sell it and keep the energy up.
Take a cue from Hugh Jackman at the Oscars and open the show with your own showstopping number. If you are sure your number will be fantastic then go for it! This will set a positive tone for the night and put the audience in a fabulous mood, making them more receptive to the rest of the acts,
Segue from the thunderous applause of your opening number to the introduction of your first act. If you are naturally funny then be funny, if no--no worries, just be yourself. Things are bound to come up that are funny anyway. Try to personalize your jokes without insulting anyone. This will ensure that those in the crowd who know the performers will feel included and will enhance their enjoyment of the show because they will feel 'in on' the joke.
Be prepared to fill time. A performer may not make a costume change, or simply get stage fright. In any case, use the time to interact with the audience. Knowing the crowd will help. If all else fails, ask if anyone is celebrating an anniversary. Congratulate the couple, and segue into finding the couple who has been married the longest. Ask them for advice, or make your own jokes about marriage. You can also use these bits if a performer has frozen on stage.
Seize opportunities for humor. Every live show inadvertently has unexpected moments, most of which can be used for improvised jokes if you pay attention. A baby in the audience that will not stop crying, or an extremely loud ambulance heard echoing throughout the theater, even an audience member getting up to use the bathroom while you are emceeing are all gifts. Use them for fodder and stay alert!
Have fun and stay calm. Breathe and just remember if you are having fun, the audience will be having fun. Your mood will be contagious. Remember too that when things go wrong, they are not really going wrong, they are providing you with funny material! With that mindset you should have no worries. Keep loose!
In Feburary 2016 08,
Do your preparation. If there are announcements to be made before the show, familiarize yourself with the list so that you can briefly reel them off before the show instead of reading and sounding like a robot. If you don't know the acts, ask them to give you a maximum of three things that you can use for their introductions. Find out if they'll allow you to spice up the intros with funny anecdotes they might reveal about themselves. Be sure you know the proper pronunciation of the act names and that your own material is memorized so that you can really sell it and keep the energy up.
Take a cue from Hugh Jackman at the Oscars and open the show with your own showstopping number. If you are sure your number will be fantastic then go for it! This will set a positive tone for the night and put the audience in a fabulous mood, making them more receptive to the rest of the acts,
Segue from the thunderous applause of your opening number to the introduction of your first act. If you are naturally funny then be funny, if no--no worries, just be yourself. Things are bound to come up that are funny anyway. Try to personalize your jokes without insulting anyone. This will ensure that those in the crowd who know the performers will feel included and will enhance their enjoyment of the show because they will feel 'in on' the joke.
Be prepared to fill time. A performer may not make a costume change, or simply get stage fright. In any case, use the time to interact with the audience. Knowing the crowd will help. If all else fails, ask if anyone is celebrating an anniversary. Congratulate the couple, and segue into finding the couple who has been married the longest. Ask them for advice, or make your own jokes about marriage. You can also use these bits if a performer has frozen on stage.
Seize opportunities for humor. Every live show inadvertently has unexpected moments, most of which can be used for improvised jokes if you pay attention. A baby in the audience that will not stop crying, or an extremely loud ambulance heard echoing throughout the theater, even an audience member getting up to use the bathroom while you are emceeing are all gifts. Use them for fodder and stay alert!
Have fun and stay calm. Breathe and just remember if you are having fun, the audience will be having fun. Your mood will be contagious. Remember too that when things go wrong, they are not really going wrong, they are providing you with funny material! With that mindset you should have no worries. Keep loose!
In Feburary 2016 08,
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