Events 101 - hosting with intention & impact (Workshop)

206 West Market Street,Charlottesville VA 22902

01 December, 2022

Description

Hosting an event is no simple task; there's a lot more than meets the eye. This workshop with Tom Tom Festival founder, Paul Beyer, explores creating events from inception to execution. Learn how to host a gathering that's intentional and memorable; while meeting other change-makers who want to lead events that make an impact. So whether you're throwing a dinner party, a fundraiser for a non-profit, or a major public event, this workshop will offer a framework for crafting it from the ground up, and helpful tips that will leave you feeling inspired and confident. /// FORMAT /// This workshop will start with a series of introductions and connection exercises --- one intention for this workshop is that facilitators, hosts, and conveners here in Cville get to know each other! This will be followed by a presentation on how to create a philosophy for gathering, alongside practical tips for programming, producing, and marketing events. There will be ample time thoughout the evening to connect attendees and share experiences and insights from those gathered. /// TICKETS /// This seminar is offered in a 'donation' based model so that attendees are placing value on the experience and making a committment to attend and participate. Donations will go to the Tom Tom Foundation (501c3) to support work in community building in Charlottesville /// BIOS /// Paul Beyer: Over the past decade, Paul ’s events have gathered more than 300,000 attendees, spanning festivals, dance parties, dinner series, meditations, men's groups, board retreats, conferences, seminars, and house concerts. Common House: Started in Charlottesville, CH is a modern social club, a place to dine, co-work and discover new friends at a variety of gatherings and events .