Next time you have a dinner party, take DeVonn Francis's (yardy_nyc) advice and get yourself a co-host
, a New York-based event and production company that focuses on Caribbean culture and storytelling through food and art. Yardy often joins forces with like-minded artists, chefs, or brands to create one-of-a-kind experiences. When Francis entertains in his personal life, he takes ideas from his company and recreates them on a smaller scale, which means a co-host is a must.
“I always make it collaborative in some way,” he says. “One of the best things about having a party is being able to meet other people, other communities and creating a more diverse room conversationally.” Francis likes to split the guest list with someone he admires, whether that’s a friend or a mentor. He keeps a list of people that inspire him through fashion, art, wellness, or activism.The two hosts each invite about 15 people and then brainstorm the concept for the gathering.
For Francis, a dinner party concept might start as something specific like a certain bottle of wine or an obscure song from the ’70s. The co-hosts then use that starting point as inspiration for the party’s culture, color, and overall vibe and plan the event’s details accordingly. “It’s a really fun project to work on with someone because everyone has their own relationship to wine and music and time and place,” he says.
Francis also likes to bring a humanitarian aspect into the mix. “I like throwing a party that raises awareness for something that my co-host and I believe in, something that we can turn into a celebration,” he says. The cause may be reproductive rights, immigration, or climate change. “We can make small gestures to alleviate the pressures of having to raise big sums of money,” he says, noting that each guest can donate $5 through Venmo or the Cash App instantaneously.
“A thank you party for those organizations that want to keep my community safe and thriving through nonprofit work is really fun to do,” Francis explains. “Thinking about how fundraising can happen and what scale it can happen on is really powerful.” With a good co-host, the possibilities are limitless.Email
México Últimas Noticias, México Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Nintendo's Mario takes driving seat in race for mobile hitNintendo's Mario takes driving seat in race for mobile hit by SamNusseyRTRS MarioKartTour
Leer más »
I Live in the City Now, but Cheesy Bread Will Always Have My Small-Town HeartThe lasting power of my mother's Iowa dinner party staple.
Leer más »
Amanda Holden breaks wind in the Heart studio in the direction of Ashley RobertsAmanda was having dance during her radio show when she let slip a fart in front of co-host Jamie Theakston and showbiz reporter Ashley Roberts
Leer más »
Meghan McCain Explains Walking Off ‘The View’ Set, Talks Pam Anderson‘The View’ co-host opened up on Tuesday’s ‘Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen’ about her recent on-air feuds.
Leer más »
Declan Donnelly reveals how he spent his 'perfect' 44th birthdayBritain's Got Talent co-host Declan Donnelly tweeted his gratitude for the best wishes he received on his birthday
Leer más »
Meghan McCain said she's 'sick of hearing everybody bitch' about Trump and they should 'just do it'The View's Meghan McCain challenged her liberal leaning co-hosts and House Democrats to finally impeach President Donald Trump because she's sick of hearing 'everybody bitch' and complain.
Leer más »