Tonight we had the honor of hosting Casa de Manana’s Rock ‘N’ Roll soiree - one of the many events and programs put on by the great staff there. We arrived to set up around 6:15, and were greeted by their beautiful architecture once again. Truly, Casa de Manana is a beautiful facility by day or by night. The setup ran smoothly - the decor was playful and simple, with paper constructions of classic Chevy Bel Airs and Buick Roadmasters. Streamers with records were hung from the pillars, and a really cute inflatable jukebox that was a perfect fit for the Polaroid photo booth (but was sadly unusable due to lack of an air pump and/or adequate human lung strength). Once the time got closer to 7, our guests started to stream in, little by little. The live band was great - I think the vibe of the event would have been totally different without their presence and with just a speaker system in their absence. I’m really grateful that they performed on such a short notice, and even more grateful for their lively and energetic performance. Getting on the dance floor tested my nerves a lot - I’m a pretty shy and self-conscious noodle in any public performance places, but after a little time jumping up and down with my peers and our guests alike, it was a great and carefree time. I especially enjoyed the giveaway ceremony - Joey was an incredibly hilarious and outstanding host. I think what I’ll remember most was how receptive our guests were, even if they did not want to dance either. A guest I got to interact with commented that it was “just nice to see the energy” when I asked if they wanted to join the dance floor fray. It’s a nice and uncomplicated sentiment, but the more I thought about it, the more I agreed with them. Simple acts like shaking it out without and second thoughts in a room where everyone is just there for a good time - everyone’s a winner. Just being around the positive energy and happiness was so fun and livening. I thoroughly enjoyed helping out at Casa de Manana, and I hope the same success at the West Center next week.
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