70's Retro Review
Just when you thought you could donate your disco albums to your local charity, the ‘70s scene has returned. Whether you’re planning a high school graduation party, family get-together, bridal shower or even a birthday party, a retro review of the ‘70s is the hot ticket. This fun spread allows the host or hostess to mingle or even disco with guests
Make It Special!
Show Your ‘70s Mugs
When sending your party invitations, ask people to send you a copy of a photo of themselves taken during the ‘70s. You can use these photos as name tags or to display for fun conversation. If some of your guests weren’t born until the 1980s, ask them to send a copy of a photo of a character from a ‘70s television show or movie (such as Marcia Brady or Vinnie Barbarino). These photos are a great icebreaker!
Test Your ‘70s Savvy
Your guests will have fun with this party game: Create your own ‘70s quiz. Collect trivia from news, music, year-you-were-born birthday cards and local happenings during the decade to create a ‘70s quiz. You may even give the winner a prize, perhaps a tape or CD with a collection of ‘70s music or a lava lamp!
Here are a few trivia questions to get you started:
1. Name the presidents who held terms in the 1970s.
2. In the television show The Brady Bunch, what was Mr. Brady’s first name?
3. Name the two reporters who blew the cover off of Watergate.
“Right-On” Fashion
Look around at your local department or discount store. With the ‘70s decor back in vogue, you can easily find lava lamps, brightly colored napkins and even ‘70s music to give your party that unique ‘70s feel. Some party-supply stores even have paper or plastic disco balls—this is a party you can really have fun decorating. And your guests may even want to wear the current retro fashions or dig into storage for that favorite pair of bell-bottom pants they’ve been saving.
Preparation Guide
One Week (or more) in Advance
- Make Olive-Cheese Balls; wrap and freeze.
The Day Before
- Make Hot and Saucy Cocktail Meatballs; cover and refrigerate.
- Make fillings for Party Sandwich Loaf; cover and refrigerate.
- Prepare Asiago Dip; cover and refrigerate.
- Cut and prepare pineapple and make dip for Polynesian Shrimp with Curried Dip; cover separately and refrigerate.
- Prepare salad greens and salad dressing separately; cover and refrigerate.
The Morning Of
- Assemble Party Sandwich Loaf; cover and refrigerate.
- Measure ingredients for Chocolate-Sour Cream Fondue; cut fruit and cake.
About One Hour Before Serving Buffet
- Assemble Polynesian Shrimp with Curried Dip; keep chilled.
About 30 Minutes Before Serving Buffet
- Reheat Olive-Cheese Balls.
- Reheat cocktail meatballs.
Just Before Serving Buffet
- Toss Florentine Salad (or let guests add their own dressing to salad greens).
About 30 Minutes Before Serving Dessert