LIFESTYLE: Cyprus after-work party becomes an art form

Now preparing for the next event at the Patio Lounge and Bar off Ledra Street on Thursday, named “Milano da Bere – Galleria d’Arte”, the organisers believe they have come a long way in creating such a concept that has, admittedly, been imitated by others, often poorly, and never of the same standard.
“Haze Team has been operating in Cyprus for the past five years. Being young professionals in our mid-twenties, we felt the need that Cyprus was lacking when it came to innovative entertainment events that can offer young people quality entertainment,” said one of the co-founders.
“It all started on an amateur basis for event organising among friends, but very soon and due to growing demand it escalated into a fully professional event management team, nowadays being able to fulfil even the most demanding client needs. Currently, we cover a wide variety of event management services, from hosting our signature events to organising external corporate events.”
Looking back to when the after-work party idea was first conceived in 2012, the ‘Hazers’ as they findly call themselves, were influenced from the latest trends in the leading business centres across Europe and the US.
“We felt that something was missing from the Cyprus entertainment market. What was needed was a classy, professionally organised event that could fulfil the entertainment needs of young professionals, giving them the opportunity to network with fellow-professionals, often from rival companies, and bonding with their colleagues from work, while having a more relaxed mid-week entertainment.”
“Inspired from Italy, and more specifically from Milano and the aperitivo concept, we came up with the idea of after-work events and the name of Milano Da Bere.”
The after-work event has been a phenomenal success “and now we have already reached the third consecutive season of Milano Da Bere. There are many reasons for this success. However, the key is the quality and value for money entertainment we rpovide.”
The Haze Team also incorporate in their events everything that has to do with art and live performances, whether this means music, dancing, acting, painting or any other form of art and expression.
Helping them along the way has been sponsor Cosmos Trading Ltd. that has identified the Milano Da Bere with its premium Chivas Regal. The events are supported by events marketeers MediaPro and the Financial Mirror if the media partner.

Galleria d’Arte

The Milano Da Bere Spring Season kicks off this week with the newest artistic theme “Galleria d’Arte”!
On Thursday, March 19, Haze Team and Bizart Galleries will transform the Patio Cocktail Bar in the heart of Nicosia into a live art exhibition, presenting modern paintings, art deco ceramics and other decorative items.
Bizart Galleries will provide 15% discount cards and the same discount will apply during the event for all the art items presented. In addition, Haze Team will offer the following three gifts from the Bizart Galleries to be drawn among the guests.
1) A handmade ceramic creation;
2) A metallic car replica;
3) A 50X50cm painting.
The Haze Team’s resident DJ, Andrew P, will once again entertain along with live saxophone tunes, while guests are urged to be ready for a surprise of an artistic performance.
Doors open at 6.30pm. The reservations must be strictly attended by 7.30 while the open buffet will be available until 8.30. The dress code is ‘business, smart’.
A limited number of reservations is still available. In addition, the organisers say that for safety reasons and to avoid any inconvenience during the event, the number of people per reservation will be strictly preserved at the door. Guests are urged to reserve their table stating the number of people to attend, as soon as possible.
To reserve a table contact Haze’s maitre, Andreas Christodoulides on 99 306254 and 99 092932.