What do you do when you have the chance to go to the Lincoln Inaugural Ball in celebration of Barack Obama's inauguration?
You buy a new dress, and you go!
That's what happened this weekend. I became aware of some small volunteer opportunities for an inaugural ball that would get us into the ball for free. My contribution of service - driving Anita Baker's musicians to their sound check. Easy Peasy! My reward - a spectacular night at the Smithsonian American Museum of Art/National Portrait Gallery at an inaugural ball with some wonderful friends.
The food: Mashed sweet potatoes, succotash, turkey, ham, mac and cheese, au gratin potatoes, chocolate raspberry tarts, carrot cake - all with a gourmet flair that was divine. The music: Victorian, Jazz and some soul. The atmosphere: inaugural. It seriously was like a scene from a movie and I was so glad I got to experience the ball as part of this historic weekend.
Here's a video trying to capture the ambiance.
10 comments:
We need to do that kind of thing more often, I think.
What a blast! That'll be a night to remember.
And I agree with Wendy.
THAT IS SO COOL!! you're a lucky duck!!! what an experience...
Oh I love your dress, you look fantastic! Looks like it was an amazing night!
what fun, I'm so jealous! That was a wonderful opportunity you had. (I'm Nikki's friend if you don't remember who I am)
that looked simply fabulous! you look great!
LOVE your dress! I am totally envious!
April- I love your dress! The color is amazing!!!
April, you look spectacular! Your adventures are soooo fun to read.
Aunt Kathy
ROCKIN DRESS ... where did you get it?
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