No Entertainment Expense Spared at March’s Evening Variety Show: KCMPI Style

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If you’re one of those individuals who dread the idea of booking entertainment, and you didn’t attend KCMPI’s March education program, then boy, did you miss out!

On Tuesday, March 27, KCMPI members gathered at the historic Uptown Theater to learn the ins-and- outs of planning, booking, and working with entertainment at meetings and tradeshows. Although there was plenty of education, it wasn’t all business... lots of fun was lined up too! Participants were entertained by former Seinfeld writer and standup comedian Keith Barany, wowed by the lovely ladies of KC’s Burlesque Underground, had their minds messed with by magician and mentalist Devin Henderson, and rocked out during social hour with The Magnetics.

Emcee and moderator Dennis Dupont lead a panel of experts in a comprehensive discussion about engaging speakers and performers from the perspectives of an agent, meeting planner, speakers bureau, and the venue itself.  This interactive panel was a great way to learn the best approaches to booking and working with entertainers!

A very special thank you to our generous sponsors, entertainers, and our host venue, The Uptown Theater. Without their support, the evening wouldn’t have been possible.