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Japan Festival in Boston This Weekend!
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If you are looking for something fun to do this weekend pack up the whole family and head on over to City Hall Plaza Sunday, May 19th for the Boston Japan Festival. B.C. Tent is very excited to be a part of this festival again this year. This is the second annual festival and it is continuing to grow! Last year there were over 13,000 people in attendance and this year there are expected to be at least twice the amount! We have been planning this festival for months with the Japanese Association of Boston and cannot wait to see it come to life.

Boston has enjoyed a deep relationship with Japan since the days of the Iwakura Mission of 1871. In April of 2012 the city celebrated the 100th anniversary of the friendship gift of cherry trees from Kyoto to Washington D.C. by hosting a Japan Spring Festival with support from the Consulate-General of Japan in Boston and in cooperation with local Japanese businesses and organizations. The festival was held in Boston’s historic Copley Square Park in the heart of the city and was modeled after a traditional Japanese fair. The celebration exceeded all expectations, with over 13,000 participants in attendance. The success of the festival was due largely in part to the unprecedented level of cooperation from the local Japanese community. Around the same time as the festival, the city celebrated the addition of a new direct flight option between Boston Logan airport and Narita airport, bringing the two cultures and peoples closer than ever. The 2013 Japan Festival in Boston will focus on the theme of “matsuri,” the time-honored traditional Japanese-style festival.

Admission is FREE for all ages!

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2013 Festival Information

Date and Location

Sunday, May 19, 2013, 10:00am-6:00pm
Boston City Hall Plaza (Green line, Government Center station)
Admission: Free

Access

Subway(T): Take the MBTA Green or Blue line to Government Center station. Or take Orange or Blue line to State Street station. From the Red line, transfer at Park Street station to Green towards Lechmere. The 92 and 93 buses also stop outside City Hall on Congress Street.

By cars: Street parking downtown is extremely limited, though a few parking meters are nearby on Union Street and on Cambridge Street. There is no public parking in City Hall itself, but there are several commercial parking garages within walking distance. We don’t endorse any specific garage but provide the following link to google maps as a reference for convenience. Please do your own research to find a parking lot that best suits your needs. http://goo.gl/maps/xJc91

For more information visit http://www.japanfestivalboston.org/

 

“See & Be Scene”- A HUGE Success!
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NECR BC Tent Kristen Schuler photography

We recently hosted our first event industry mixer at B.C. Tent & Awning. The event was co-hosted by New England Country Rentals and was an enormous success. We pulled together 21 wedding and event professionals from the area to sponsor the event and show off their fabulous talents. First and foremost, we need to thank Kelly and her team at New England Country Rentals. They were a big part of the planning of the evening and we could not have done it without them! This was definitely a night to remember and the perfect way to kick off our 2013 season!

While planning this event we decided we had to create the perfect environment for this glitzy and glamorous night. We are a tent rental company but we have so much more to offer and we wanted to share as many of our gorgeous tent accessories and other rental items with everyone as possible. We decided to put the tent up on a raised staging platform to show that we can transform any piece of land, no matter the contour, into a beautiful party space. A HUGE thank you to Kristen at Kristen Schueler Photography for capturing such breathtaking photos of the night!

tent rentals maWe were very excited to see the look on all of the guests faces as they entered the tent. There were so many event professionals who helped make it look so fabulous. Below is a recap of the night but make sure you keep an eye on our blog for more photos!

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B.C. Tent installed a tent liner with LED uplighting and chandeliers in the main tent.

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The entrance tent was decorated with B.C. Tent’s paper lanterns and paper poms- Used most commonly in wedding tents

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Our clear top tent for the lounge featured our Starry Night lighting package with paper poms and paper lanterns.

We could not have done this without all of the fabulous sponsors who took part and cannot thank them enough. We were so excited to work on this evening with event professionals we have had a long running relationship with, but also some that we had never worked with before.

Someone new to our area is World Wide Wines of New England. They brought 10 delicious wines to the event and were definitely fan favorites!

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Jack, Joe & Steve from World Wide Wines. These guys are AWESOME!

Our long time companions from The Silent Chef provided a veggie and bread station filled with fresh and yummy food!

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Silent Chef also took part in enjoying our photo booth. Photos were taken by another B.C. Tent long time friend Rich at Rich Morgan Photography. Rich also brought us a new friend, Ann Winchester who provided some really fun props for our photo booth!

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Kim & Colleen from Silent Chef in the Photo Booth

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The Team at NECR in the photo booth!

Providing more entertainment for the night was FUN Enterprises! Matt was our caricature artist for the night and was a huge hit!

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In the center of the tent we featured floral arrangements and table decor from several different florists and event designers.

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The turn out was great and everyone had an awesome time.

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Bob and Bob always know how to have a good time

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Thank you form everyone at B.C. Tent!
Artistic Blossoms, Whim Events, EFD Creative, The Little Flower Cottage, Chive Events, The Chef’s Table, Gourmet Caterers, Montilio’s Bakery, NSC Restrooms, Blue Hills Brewery, High Output, ABC Specialtees, Kjeld Mahoney Photography, Versatile Sound Productions, Equipment 4Rent, and Elite Parking- We could not have done this without you!

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Head over to  Kristen Schueler’s Gallery for more photos! Thank you Kristen!

B.C. Tent Hosting Season Kick Off Party “See & Be Scene” April 18th
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Event Industry Party

 

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Over the past few weeks we have been working really hard to bring you a very exciting event! B.C. Tent & Awning has teamed up with the wonderful team at New England Country Rentals to co-host a fabulous evening on April 18th. This incredibly glamorous event which we are calling “See & Be Scene” is a 2013 season kick-off party for event industry professionals. We are so excited to be able to pull this event together and could not have done so without the amazing support from all of our event sponsors. We are looking forward to a fun filled night with great food, fabulous drinks and amazing entertainment!

The event will take place on our grounds and we are pumped to be showing off a fabulous set up. We will have a elevated “walk off the dock” tent which will be raised with staging. We will also feature a staged lounge area and porch! We are excited to be able to show off our new wedding chandeliers and lighting packages. We are going to feature starry night, paper lanterns, our tent liner, LED uplighting, and paper poms! We are getting a ton of support from High Output and they will be providing lighting fixtures featuring custom gobo’s and also table uplighting!

There are five different catering companies participating including Silent Chef, The Chef’s Table, Gourmet Caterers, Chive Events, and Smoke & Pickles. They are all bringing different talents to the table and we can’t wait to taste their creations. After the delicious foods, guests will be tasting delicious desserts provided by Montilio’s. Throughout the night, Blue Hills Brewery will be providing delicious beer that is brewed right in Canton, MA! World Wine of New England is overjoyed to be a part of this event and introduce a delicious wine selection from Italy. The guys came in for a tasting last week and let us tell you… you are in for a treat!! The food and drink is top of the line and we are so thankful that all of these sponsors are just as excited as we are!

We are also going to have tablescapes set up around the tent which will be decorated with flowers and decor featuring the 2013 wedding trends. Whim Events and Artistic Blossoms will be taking care of the floral design for the night. EFD Design and The Perfect Plan will also each create beautiful displays. FUN Enterprises will be bringing the FUN by providing a caricature artist for the night! How fun!!! We will also have Rich Morgan of Rich Morgan Photography providing more fun with a photo booth fully equipped with props!  Kristen Schueler, with her amazing photography talents will be capturing all of the aspects of this glamorous night!  Keeping this event top notch, we have also pulled in Elite Parking to provide a red carpet valet service as you arrive!

There is so much talent contributing to this night and we are continuing to get more great support and are still adding vendors daily. With so many fabulous people contributing and equally fabulous people attending you can see why we are bursting at the seams with excitement!! We could not think of a better way to bring event professionals together and kick off an extremely busy 2013 season. We are so excited to see everyone looking glitzy and dressed to impress!

Make sure to check back in with our blog and Facebook page for continuous updates about this fabulous event! The photo coverage is going to be incredible so keep an eye out! Cheers!

Super Bowl Party Ideas
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Boston Party Rentals

Of course we are all sad that the Patriots’ season came to an end. The Superbowl is still a great reason to get a group of friends together! We have a few items in our inventory that can help enrich this experience for you and all of your guests!!

portable sound system
We have portable speakers for rent that can be hooked up to your TV so everyone can hear the game! Give your friends the feel of being in the stadium with extra sound! These portable speakers come fully equipped with a tripod stand, a microphone for your own announcements and an iPod jack in case you want some background music before the game, after the game, or even during the commercials!

pipe and drape

We offer pipe and drape (shown in black) to help you hide any area of your house that you don’t want guests to see. If you are doing work around the house, or just have a messy room- we are here to help! Our pipe and drape is 8′ tall and we can make the run go as far as you’d like! This would also be great if you wanted to transform your garage into a party space!! Put pipe and drape around the perimeter of the garage to create a warmer feel to the space.

fill n chill table

Our Fill N Chill Table will keep the drinks cold for your party! Just fill up the table with your choice of beverage and throw in the ice!

Of course we also have tables and chairs for extra seating and space for all of your Super Bowl Snacks! Heated tents are available for even more space!
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Enjoy the Game!

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We Have A New Showroom!
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It is the moment you have all been waiting for! B.C. Tent & Awning has a showroom!! Check out the before and after photos. We had a great time with demolition and construction of this now beautiful space!! Special thanks to Michaela at Rentals Unlimited for providing the gorgeous linens and glassware.

BEFORE

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The demolition begins….

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We start re-building two new work stations…
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Two NEW work stations!
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And then we got creative…
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Finished Product!!
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Make sure to stop in and see it! These photos don’t do it justice!!

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Third Annual City of Champions Toy Drive December 19th
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Catholic Charities

Here at B.C. Tent we thoroughly enjoy giving back to the community. We have a long time relationship with Catholic Charities South and are so happy to be supporting their annual City of Champions Toy Drive at the Shaws Center in Brockton again this year. We have donated a tent for the drive where over 1000 families will receive gifts that have been donated and collected by members of our community including parishes, companies and individuals. To produce this event, Catholic Charities South has joined up with Brockton Mayor Linda M. Balzotti, The Brockton Rox/Shaws Center, HarborOne Credit Union, and Toys for Tots.

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People Lined Up at the Catholic Charities Toy Drive 2011

“Working together, we are able to bring the joy of the holiday season to many local families,” said Mayor Linda M. Balzotti. “I am thankful for the collaboration and enthusiasm of Catholic Charities and the Brockton Rox for helping make this toy drive an annual success.”

“These remain challenging economic times, and we who have been blessed should do what we can to help those facing adversity, said HarborOne CEO, Jim Blake. “We welcome any and all contributions from the community and appreciate those who have already made a commitment to helping those in need.”

Additional donations of new and unwrapped toys for children ages 0-13 can be dropped off at the Brockton branches of HarborOne Credit Union (68 Legion Parkway, 1601 Main Street, 820 North Main Street, 443 Belmont Street and 770 Oak Street), Catholic Charities South (169 Court Street) or The Shaw’s Center.

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Tons of toys donated in 2011

“Catholic Charities South has been distributing gifts at Christmas for decades. When the opportunity was presented to collaborate with members of the Brockton community three years ago, we were enthusiastic to participate,” said Catholic Charities South Director Beth Chambers. “Our staff and volunteers work tirelessly year round to meet the very basic needs of our neighbors and this event is our way of saying thank you to them for allowing us into their lives.”

Volunteers are still needed to assist with the drive!!
To volunteer, please visit http://tinyurl.com/brocktontoydrive
or contact Nicki Meade Draves at 508.587.0815 x264
norma_draves@ccab.org.

The event will take place at the Shaws Center (1 Feinberg Way, Brockton), home of the Brockton Rox on December 19th, 2012 from 10AM to 8PM.

Catholic Charities Toy Drive

Thank you to all of the volunteers!

About Catholic Charities South
Catholic Charities South, a community service center of Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of Boston, has a 90-year tradition of meeting the emerging and changing needs of children and families in Brockton and surrounding communities. Catholic Charities South is a vital community resource offering a continuum of care including Basic Needs Emergency Services such as food, fuel, and rental assistance; youth and family support services; English for Speakers of Other Languages classes; and mental health and substance abuse counseling. In addition, Catholic Charities South manages a successful Nursing Assistant / Home Health Aide Training Program as well as PALS, a peer mentoring program for at-risk youth. Annually, Catholic Charities South serves more than 28,000 children, adults and families from more than 30 cities and towns. To discover the work of Catholic Charities, visit www.ccab.org.

Cradles to Crayons- The Giving Factory!
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We are full-fledged into the Holiday Season and know our friends and customers are great people! Now is a great time to get that house cleaned and get rid of old clothes and toys before Santa comes with new ones! Please remember that there are thousands of children who are less fortunate during this season. B.C. Tent has teamed up with Cradles To Crayons and accepts donations ALL YEAR round for the kids! Make more space for your new gifts and help kids in need. Donations can be dropped off at our office M-F from 9-5 at 25 Bodwell St. in Avon, MA. Come in and say hello and we will make sure your donations get to the children seamlessly! We also have a form for your taxes as well. This is a win, win situation! Cradles to Crayons will be doing a major pick up from our location on December 13th! Make sure to bring your items down before then if possible to make sure they get into the Holiday Pickup Round!

Scroll Down for a list of items Cradles to Crayons will accept.

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Items We Accept

Cradles to Crayons creates KidPacks that are hand-selected with care to meet a local boy or girl’s specific needs and
wants. We accept donations of a wide range of new and gently-used goods that are appropriate for use by children ages newborn to 12.

Our mission strives to provide every child with the essentials they need to feel valued and we ask you to support us in doing so. Therefore, please ensure that your gently-used donations are high-quality: not ripped, stained, broken, or missing pieces. Please review the standards below to ensure we can distribute your donation to a deserving child.

Most Needed Items:

  • Boys coats size 10-12
  • Boys clothing size 5/6-18/20
  • Girls clothing size 5/6
  • Boys gloves for ages 5-7
  • Baby board books

What we accept:

  • Clothing (kids’ sizes 0–20 and adult sizes Small & Medium)
  • Shoes, boots, sneakers, and sandals (infant/child sizes 0–13 and youth/adult sizes 1–10)
  • Winter and rain jackets
  • New socks and underwear
  • Books, especially baby board books
  • Brand new arts and crafts/school supplies
  • Baby supplies, especially bedding
  • Diapers, all sizes (we also accept clean open diaper packs)
  • Baby equipment, especially strollers and car seats within five years old
  • Toys (new toys are used for birthday gifts)
  • New hygiene supplies for ages 0 to 12
  • Laundry detergent, batteries

What we can’t accept

  • Due to the recent drop‐side crib recall, we are no longer accepting cribs of any kind. We apologize for the inconvenience.
  • Car seats over five years old
  • DVDs/CD’s/VHS tapes/computer games
  • Religious and Holiday related books/toys
  • Books about families (“I Love Mommy,” “Daddy and I”)
  • Underwear/socks out of its package
  • Violent toys/games
  • Oversized plastic play structures and slides
  • Large backyard toys, baby pools, and structures
  • Stuffed animals
  • Ice skates
  • Used hygiene products/baby food/breast feeding supplies
  • Used arts and crafts/school supplies

Click here  for a more detailed list of our Donation Guidelines.

Cradles to Crayons

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B.C. Tent and FOX Series Kitchen Nightmares!
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We are very excited that we were a part of the transformation of Barefoot Bob’s in Hull. Airing on THIS Friday, December 7th at 8PM on FOX there will be an episode of the hit series ‘Kitchen Nightmares’ with Chef Gordon Ramsay filmed at Barefoot Bob’s in Hull, MA. B.C. Tent & Awning provided the rentals for the filming of the episode as well as the tent for the PARTY that will take place for the airing on Friday.  We are a sponsor of this event! Make sure you check it out!!!

Barefoot Bobs Kitchen Nightmares

Check out this article from The Patriot Ledger with Photos of the filming!

Barefoot Bob’s episode of ‘Kitchen Nightmares’ set to air.

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Thanksgiving Rentals Reminder
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Happy Thanksgiving from B.C. Tent & Awning Co., Inc!

Just a friendly reminder to order your table and chair rentals for Thanksgiving dinner! We also offer heated tents to expand your home for all of your family and friends. We can put tents on decks or in your backyard! Call us at 508-586-0900 or email info@bctent.com for more information!!

Have a great Thanksgiving!

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America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration
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Fall and Thanksgiving are special times at B.C. Tent & Awning as we start preparing for America ‘s Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration. The celebration takes place along the Plymouth waterfront every year on the weekend before Thanksgiving. The main attraction is the parade on Saturday. Thousands of families come to Plymouth for this event.  B.C. Tent & Awning provides multiple tents on the waterfront that get installed over the week leading up to the event. These tents include a crafters tent, kids tent, food tent, VIP tent, and the showmobile where premier parade viewing takes place. Last year I took my son Thomas to the parade‘ and he loved it. It is a great event for the whole family to enjoy. Check out my photos and scroll down for a full event schedule for the weekend!

The Schedule of Events is as follows:

Friday, November 16th-

South Shore Living Magazine’s Taste of New England VIP Reception- Memorial Hall 5-6:30pm (invitation only) followed by a FREE Patriotic Concert Featuring the Navy Band Sea Chanters- Memorial Hall 7-10pm (Doors open at 6pm for general seating).

Saturday, November 17th-

Opening Ceremonies- Waterfront Park 10:30am
U.S. Airforce C5 Flyover Thanksgiving Parade- Main St. 11am-1:15pm
New England Food Festival- Waterfront Park 11am-4pm
Kids Activity Tent- Waterfront Park 11am-4pm
Crafter’s Pavillion- Waterfront Park 11am-4pm
Portal to the Past- Historic Village & Demonstrations- Brewster Gardens
Wampanoag Educational Pavillion- 11am-4pm
Living History Scavenger Hunt- Brewster Gardens 2pm-3:30pm
Senior Drum Corps Competition- Memorial Hall 6:30-10:30pm (Doors open at 5:45 for general seating)

Sunday, November 18th-

Edible South Shore Harvest Market- Waterfront Park 11am-4pm
Kids Activity Tent- Waterfront Park 11am-4pm
Crafter’s Pavillion- Waterfront Park 11am-4pm
Wampanoag Educational Pavillion 11am-4pm
Portal to the Past- Brewster Gardens 9am-12pm
Jenney Grist Mill Tours 1pm-5pm
Hospitality Pavillion 11am-4pm

For more information visit America’s Hometown

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