[custom_adv] Akbar Golpayegani, commonly known as Golpa, born 1933, is a Celebrated vocalist who started his career under maestros NoorAli Boroomand and Adib Khansari. In 1956, he became among the first performing before UNESCO. [custom_adv] Take the guest of honor on a journey through his life with a review party. Get newspapers from the day he was born. Have important people from his life come and speak for a few minutes. Create a trivia game all about his accomplishments. [custom_adv] Create a party themed around the birthday celebrant's favorite decade or the decade from the prime of his life. [custom_adv] Take the guest of honor to complete a few of his bucket list items. Try for items that can be completed quickly and within budget. [custom_adv] Make copies of pictures from the family photo albums and decorate the party area. This may encourage the guest of honor to tell a few stories about these images. [custom_adv] If you’re looking for a sentimental 85th birthday idea, ask family and friends to write down several reasons why they love your guest of honor. Better yet, send a blank sheet of card stock along with the invitation. [custom_adv] Encourage them to include pictures, illustrations, and memories about the guest of honor. Make sure you give them plenty of time to send them back so you can bind them in a 85-page book as a gift. [custom_adv] Everyone will enjoy the display. Have some tissues on hand for the waterworks that are sure to erupt when you present this touching gift. [custom_adv] If you’re on a budget, assign a particular country to each guest and ask them to bring a bottle of wine specific to that region and a type of cheese that pairs well with it. You supply the venue, wine glasses, breads, and fruit. Crackers are another great option to serve with the wine and cheese. [custom_adv] Choose either a casual buffet or a more formal table setting by placing the cheese and wine on separate tables that are dressed in elegant linen. Give each guest a unique wine glass charm when they arrive. [custom_adv] Create a party themed after a favorite classic show or movie. James Bond might be popular with the guys, and ladies may prefer "Mary Tyler Moore" or "Bewitched." [custom_adv] Decorate the party area with 85 or make a cake shaped like this number. Create a clue-based game where guests have to look for certain numbers spread around the room. [custom_adv] Take the guest of honor on a journey through his life with a review party. Get newspapers from the day he was born. Have important people from his life come and speak for a few minutes. Create a trivia game all about his accomplishments.