Testimonial from Toodles at Centre East Showcase

Sandi Sylver

I had the opportunity to meet Sandi Sylver and her girls this past week at the Centre East Showcase.  Sandi was a couple of booths down from me, and Toodles fell in love with my balloon creations.  She likes them so much that she provide me with this testimonial. Thanks, Toodles, for the kind words. … Read more

Developing and Designing Balloon Animals

It was a quiet day at the restaurant where I performed comedic balloon entertainment, so I used the slow evening to create this fire-breathing Dragon.  A little girl was watching, and when I was done, guess who got it? Here is a side view of the Dragon.  It is never easy to take a picture … Read more

Sluggish Business Economy Cuts into Entertainers Revenue this Holiday Season

Balloon Animals Featured Blog Post, by Balloon Artist Dale Obrochta

You do not have to be a genius to understand the poor economy has been hurting many businesses this year, and cutbacks are still coming.  This year I am predicting fewer holiday parties due to the sluggish economy and the threatening campaign of the White House to subsidize all its programs by taxing the wealthy. … Read more

Local Entertainer gets too much PR that Leads to Trouble

Balloon Animals Featured Blog Post, by Balloon Artist Dale Obrochta

Drawing big crowds to an event is not always a good thing, especially when it is just one individual making the balloon animals.  I find myself in this predicament this year, at the Palos Heights 50th Community Picnic, which is happening this Independence Day.  The community representative has been heavily promoting me through local Cable … Read more

New Years Eve Celebration

Balloon Animals Featured Blog Post, by Balloon Artist Dale Obrochta

You and your family are invited to celebrate the end of the year with the Bourbonnais Township Park District. Start your evening with a reception and free play at the Exploration Station…a Children’s Museum. Explore the museum and check out our new updated exhibits in the Castle Room, Water Wonders Room, Sound and Air Exhibit, … Read more

Olympia Fields Country Club Christmas Brunch

Balloon Animals Featured Blog Post, by Balloon Artist Dale Obrochta

Magical Balloon-dude Dale and Compay (Holly Nagel, Frank Birdsall, and Andy McDonald) will be balloon entertaining at Olympia Fields Country Club on December 21st at the annual Christmas party. This private event is open to club members with reservations.

Meeting My First Flat Dad

Balloon Animals Featured Blog Post, by Balloon Artist Dale Obrochta

The holiday season is a joyful time where families gather together in holiday cheer and reminisce about the year’s activities and adventures. As a balloon entertainer, I hear many stories from proud parents telling accolades about their kids.  Many stories are about the child’s youth and how they’ve seen Santa and his reindeer in the … Read more

Open House Holiday Fun at Colony Apartment

Balloon Animals Featured Blog Post, by Balloon Artist Dale Obrochta

Magical Balloon-dude Dale will be performing his comedic balloon entertainment at Colony Apartments Holiday Open House on December 14, 2008, in Mt Prospect, IL.  This is a private event for residents of Colony Apartments.

Wings Sweet Home Chicago Holdiay Party

Balloon Animals Featured Blog Post, by Balloon Artist Dale Obrochta

Magical Balloon-dude Dale and company with being entertaining for the guest of the WINGS organization on November 30, 2008, from 10:00, am – 12:00 pm at the Four Season Hotel in Chicago.  This is a private event – invite-only.