Theme Party

[ElizabethB]

If you were to host a 1960's party what would you serve, both food and drinks? How would you decorate? What would you wear?
A '60s party would be a challenge . The early part of the decade is a hangover from the '50s. That transitions to mini skirts, GoGo boots and hot pants. Then the Hippie Era. Let it all hang out.
We all have time for imagination . What would your 1960' party look like?
Keep it real.

 

[CraigC]

Didn't "Key " parties start popping up in the 60's?

 

[Morning Glory]

Didn't "Key " parties start popping up in the 60's?

Does that mean what I think it means?

 

[CraigC]

Does that mean what I think it means?

Err um yup.

 

[Morning Glory]

Err um yup.

The swinging 60's eh?

 

[Saranak]

Scusi,
What is key party please?

Sarana x

 

[CraigC]

The swinging 60's eh?

I was only 10 in '67.

 

[Morning Glory]

I was only 10 in '67.

Ah... but I wasn't.

 

[Morning Glory]

Scusi,
What is key party please?

Sarana x

Are you sure you want to know? It assumes guests have driven to the party. Each couples car keys go in to a basket. Then keys are pulled out at random. The key you choose is the couple you swap partners with. I think that is how it goes... not that I've ever participated in such a thing.

 

[CraigC]

In the 70's we had "Pound Cleaning Parties". After sampling the goods, we were like locust swarming the convenient stores cause we had the munchies so bad.

 

[ElizabethB]

Not in the 60's that was high school for me. 70's and early 80's were another story. Not the key party, lots of illegal goodies
I sometimes wonder how I survived.
Back to the question
How would you plan a 60's party?

 

[CraigC]

Not in the 60's that was high school for me. 70's and early 80's were another story. Not the key party, lots of illegal goodies
I sometimes wonder how I survived.
Back to the question
How would you plan a 60's party?

I'd make sure all my appliances were avocado color! Also all the Tupperware!

Seriousl, I'd start researching food served during that time as well as tablescapes to start with.

 

[ElizabethB]

The reason for the thread was for fun. Pretend you are hosting a 60's party
Play along. All for fun

 

[TastyReuben]

I'll have to think about it, but I'd go for that '65-'66 Carnaby Street vibe, before the Summer Of Love '67 stuff took over.

I think everyone was drinking rum-and-cokes then, so I'd start with that. Not sure about the food yet. Music would be easy. Lots of jangle-pop.

 

[ElizabethB]

You are on the right track. Keep thinking.