Funk Resurrection at Oxford Manor

Oxford Manor was the place to be last Friday night. There was a funk resurrection which
featured two great bands Forem and Milq. As a member of the paradigm team, I was able to get
an insider’s view of all the action as it was taking place.

I wanted to take the time to share with you the story of this
event and some behind the scenes info. I arrived at 5:45 p.m. and took my station as door greeter. Oxford Manor was pretty quiet at this time of day but it was about to explode into a happening night scene. The band members arrived first. They rushed around to bring in their equipment. Then some of our
other team members arrived as well as Pam.
Pam brought some beautiful artistic fruit
carvings that you have to see to believe! She turned a watermelon into a bouquet of flowers. I spent the hours between 6 and 7:0 continuing to greet concert goers and watching as the place transformed into a hot night spot. Ball lights were set up and lots o tables outside were filled with free food.
Between 7:30 and 8:30 p.m., I had the pleasure of experiencing some great jazz music from outside. It was a humid night but lots of people came out. I helped to set up peanut M&Ms and mixed nuts. We also had a variety of chips and chocolate frosted cupcakes.

Last but not least, students and concert goers alike waited
patiently in line for kabobs with beef or chicken. After that, it was back inside to hear some more great music. I went out front to check out the poker tournament. There was a lot of friendly competition going on and even a raffle for prizes.

Things began to wind down around 9 and I sat realizing how amazing it was that an apartment clubhouse could be transformed into a musical jazz scene in a matter of hours and then back to normal just as quickly. But then that's life at Paradigm Properties!