Tayari's Blog: Inaugural Ballers!

Posted by TayariJones on January 19, 2009 09:16 AM
Filed under Current Events


Congratulations Natasha
Originally uploaded by kleopatrjones
Last night was the Dreams From My Father Inaugural Ball. Having never attended such an event, I wasn't quite sure what to expect. The event started at eight and having heard so many warnings about traffic, we headed out at 7pm. By 7:30 we were dropped off in front of The Four Seasons, Georgetown. Some members of my party-- whom I won't name-- were too cute to walk in so early, so we went to have a glass of wine and wait until the hour was sufficiently fabulous.

By 8:30, the place was packed, reminding me of the first New Year's Eve party I ever went to. People were all over the place in various stages of finery. (I must say, different folks interpret "black tie" differently. *cough* *cough*.)

There was a live band in the main hall, playing go-go (this is still DC!) and also crowd pleasers like "Brick House" and "Before I Let Go." While I was on the floor getting my dance on, I laughed at the the gentshuge ultra-dignified picture of Mr. President Elect displayed behind the stage. I wondered if he had any idea the level of kicking-it being done in his name. Then, the band broke out with "Solid! Solid and Barack!" And do I even have to say this? Electric Slide.

This was a gathering of the segment of the black bourgeoisie that likes to kick it. I ran into a lot of girlfriends from Spelman College and the brothers from Morehouse were in splendid attendance, as well. Inter-generational love was in full effect as several parties made it a family affair.

And, can I say that y'all out there in internet land are so funny? Yes, I did find some cute shoes. I was trying to go the practical route, but I just didn't feel like ME in ballerina flats.

So that was the first night. We are going to see what we can get into tonight and there is something else on tap for Tuesday. I can't say what because our ticket-acquiring process is a little bit shady unorthodox.

More later, photos now!
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Comment #1, by Michael Fischer [TypeKey Profile Page]

wind me up chuck!

January 19, 2009 03:18 PM

Comment #2, by carleen [TypeKey Profile Page]

Beautiful dress! Half of me wished I was in DC for the moment and half of me was glad I was at home where the weather is 70 degrees and I could see and hear every moment on tv. Love the pic of the little boy too!

January 21, 2009 09:31 AM

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