Olivera Music

For a large corporation’s Worldwide Partner Conference in Washington, DC, Olivera Music Entertainment provided three music performances.  At the APhA Building, a Guitar Trio entertained guests.  At the DAR Constitution Hall, a Jazz Trio kept the atmosphere moving with the groove.  At Teatro Goldini, a solo guitarist provided the entertainment.

Providing a variety of music entertainment for various events requires many planning logistics.  Each separate venue offers challenges relating to load-in procedures, security pre-screening procedures, electrical requirements, room acoustics, and storage capabilities, to name a few.  Having an experienced event producer ensures your events will run smoothly, no matter how many locations you use.

5-05-2010

The Newseum in Washington, DC, has the largest LCD screen in the world!  For this corporate event, Kevin Olivera was Entertainment and Technical Producer.

He provided a jazz quartet, consisting of piano, bass, guitar, and saxophone, which played background cocktail music for the guests on the top level, overlooking the terrace and the U.S. Capitol.

Once the guests were assembled in the Grand Atrium, Kevin was responsible for ensuring the client’s media materials were properly displayed on a 40’ x 60’ screen.  Initially, the format provided by the client did not transfer well when projected to the large screen.  Careful coordination with the fabulous event staff at the Newseum, including several site visits, produced a flawless presentation.

Once the program began, he provided technical cues for varying slides.  He also arranged for a male vocalist, a former Marine, to sing the National Anthem.  This patriotic touch dovetailed perfectly with the strong political learnings of the Foundation sponsor for the event.

May 20th, 2010

Mount Vernon, the estate of George Washington, was the backdrop for an elegant celebration and recognition.  The event awarded the George Washington Book Prize to Richard Beeman, for Plain, Honest Men: The Making of the American Constitution.

The “Impresario Strings” Quartet provided a variety of classical music throughout the evening, while guests enjoyed cocktails and dinner.

As a special surprise for the honoree, the Washington Scottish Pipe Band 12-piece group escorted guests from the Plaza to the Orientation Center.

A beautiful sunny day provided a perfect setting.  And even more spectacular was the arrival of the Pipe Band at the Orientation Center, as a bald eagle, as if on cue, flew peacefully over the tree tops, a perfect “Welcome to Mount Vernon” moment.

Connie Olivera serves as President of Hunt Country Celebrations, a group of special events professionals for corporate, wedding, and social events, located in Virginia’s Hunt Country, dedicated to providing the finest in event planning services.  Look over the new, updated website to see the extensive list of business members.

The release of their updated website was a major goal for Connie, who served on the website committee, along with Lynn Pirozzoli of The Black Horse Inn, Midge Harmon of Harmon’s Horse Drawn Carriages, and Stephanie Hughes of DC Diamond Events.

Another goal is to gain additional exposure for members, offering ‘infomercials’ of members at monthly meetings.  This enables our members to become better acquainted with fellow members, who can then provide an informed referral to potential clients.

We had a very successful “Bridal and Special Events Expo” at the West Belmont Place at the National Conference Center in April, offering a new site and impressive layout, different than previous shows.  A bright, sunny day welcomed our guests, with carriage rides around the property.  Inside, live music entertainment, including a pianist and a saxophone/flute/clarinet and guitar duo, entertained guests alongside dance demonstrations.  In the ballroom, all four seasons were represented, with appropriate decor.  A DJ provided background music and emceed the event.  All music production was by Olivera Music Entertainment.  Check the website for more bridal and special events shows.

We hope you will offer Hunt Country Celebrations members an opportunity to assist with your special events!