Follow Me
to the Rec —
JHU Grand Opening

When Johns Hopkins University opened the doors to the new Ralph S. O'Connor Recreation Center — a landmark facility on their Baltimore campus — they wanted a grand opening that matched the moment. Event Pro was brought in to produce the outdoor celebration, delivering a complete branded environment and live event experience that turned a building opening into a genuine block party.

The centerpiece of the production was a custom-built outdoor stage backdrop — a large-format wall flat system finished with dye-sublimation printed graphics in JHU's signature blue, featuring the university's shield pattern and the event's "Follow Me to the Rec" campaign messaging. The result was a clean, high-impact branded environment that read well in person and on camera — exactly what a university milestone moment requires.

Beyond the scenic, Event Pro handled the full event production: sound reinforcement for speeches and program, a sourced and booked DJ for the block party portion of the celebration, cold spark machine effects flanking the stage for the opening moment, and confetti effects to punctuate the celebration. Every element — print, build, audio, entertainment, and effects — delivered by one team.