The following is a random sampling of theme party ideas. Peruse them; use your imagination and play with the following exercise. Some of these parties have already been enjoyed by other Bailliages. Most have not. If you find any that appeal to you, feel free to use them. Create a menu and wine pairings for each of the themes. Think of colors that would complement the theme. Imagine the centerpieces and favors. What would be the best time of year for each event? What would be the ideal space? Imagine the most inviting invitation. What kind of entertainment would complement the evening? Note: "How to" information, including ideas and merchandise dealing with all aspects of party planning such as decorating, favors, and costumes,  may be found on various Websites noted in the Website section. Moveable Feast Monet's Table Aperitif Voyages A la Carte Short Cuts Splendiferous! Ad-lib Soupcon de Jour Jingle Bell Ball Mistletoe and Unicorns Art a la Carte Wizard of Oz Once Upon a Time Treasures From the Sea Remembrance of Things Past New York Narrative Imari Lucky Stars Odyssey From Start to Finish Firehouse Food Snow Ball The Art of the Table Italian Splendor Opening Night Renaissance Film Noir Stalking the Wild Things Discoveries Turning the Century| La Bouillabaisse Salsa Pistou Hollywood and Vine What a Decade, What a Century! All That Sparkles Fin du siecle Vines and Roots A Taste of the Bubbly Patina Vine Time Chef Watch Amuse Bouche Epiphanies Comfort in the Southern Zone Gin Game Beyond the Gate Secrets Cabbages and Kings As You Like It Have Some Madeira, My Dear! Lasting Impressions Wines of the Sun Ratatouille A Many Splendored Thing Zins of the Past Reflections Pairings Great Expectations Indulgences Century 2000 Express "De L'Exception la Regle Feast of the Seven Fishes A Current Event New Venues in Town Theater/Movie (Babette's Feast, Big Night) Juxtapose Seasons (Christmas in July) Group Participation (Pasta, Pizza making) Bus/Train/Plane Excursions Famous Pairs Roederer Three Emperors Croquet in the Afternoon Spanish Wine Lecture and Concert by Steve Measlie Bastille Day (of course) American vs. French wines Western Any Sport Theme Mr. Caviar Gerry Stein (16-18 caviars with tutorial tasting) Create a Cookbook Special Sites (covered bridge/antique train Historical/?) Pick a Museum, Artist or Work of Art Partner with Cultural Events Mardi Gras Rossini Dinner (He was also a consummate gastronome) Tour de France--Flavors of the Region Birthday or Anniversary of anyone or anything of significance Escoffier Celebration Pacific Rim Luau Ethnic Veuve Cliquot Dinner in conjunction with Cliquot of North America Jungle/Safari Orient Express Cooking Demonstration Guest Chef Around the World Comparisons Renowned Works of Art "Chaîne" Lunch Box Wine Maker's Dinner Special Tastings: Tequila and Tex Mex Garlic Cheeses Olive Oils Olives Salsa (Marilyn Monroe Birthday,"Some Like it Hot") Champagne and Chocolate Cookbook Author Oktoberfest April Fool's Blind Tasting Cinco de Mayo Spanish Dinner Don Quixote Spanish Dinner Kentucky Derby James Beard's Birthday Donald "Duck" Dinner-- "Duck, Duck, Goose" Crab/Clam/Lobster Fest Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Famous Works of Literature Famous Composers A Night at the Opera Movie Stars Celebrate the Theater The list is never ending!!

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