Shake Your Groove Thing

About a month ago, Nick and I started entertaining the idea of starting a new division of Destin Hype. The spin-off would put on events to benefit local non-profits. Like most ideas we have (let's date, let's move in together, let's vacate Texas and ship ourselves to Florida) we really had to think things through. Needless to say, thirty minutes later it was decided that we should go for it.

After three weeks of brainstorming, planning, and ticket-selling, our event-planning adventure kicked off last night at the Funky Blues Shack in Destin. "Bringing Down the House" was a huge success and we were able to raise awareness and cheddar for the organization I work for by day, Shelter House-Domestic Violence Center.

The event was promoted as a '70s Disco Night, but even hours before the event it seemed like no one would be dressing the part. I was alarmed when I got home from work yesterday and saw that my workout drawer had been violated and the contents spread all over the bed. Then, I saw this--->

Unbelievable. Speechless. Hysterical laughter. Then back to the drawer (bed) to pick out some "longer" shorts. Pretty soon, the afros started to duplicate and I knew the event would be a ball. A disco ball, that is. (yes, I said it)

After all was said and done, the event ended up being a BLAST and everyone is pumped for the next one. Look forward to more partying for a cause in May... in the meantime here are some pics from the big night!