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DEL.ICIO.USWhat exactly is “playground chic?”
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Q100 morning man Bert Weiss answered his cell phone from a beach in the Dominican Republic to answer the Butterfly’s plea for help.
Our query: what exactly is meant by “playground chic?” It’s the official attire for Amuse’UM, the upcoming fundraiser for the Children’s Museum of Atlanta, planned for 7 p.m. Feb. 9.
Weiss, serving as honorary co-chair with wife Stacey, responded like any guy with a lick of sense: he turned to the Mrs.
“For me it brings images of Toughskins (jeans) with the patches,” he said. “That’s a sexy, sexy look — if you’re 7. She says it’s casual, jeans and a nice top, like you’re going to a club. I don’t care. I’m wearing my Toughskins.”
Amy Barnes is chairing Amuse’UM, which will feature cuisine and cocktails, silent and live auctions, live music, and a performance by Mr. Potato Head.
The committee includes Kirk Adams, Katie Bayne, Leigh Beninato, Meg Gammage, Elizabeth Klump, Robert Long, Katherine and Whit Mulford, Tracy Steen, Roger Steffens, Rich Warren and John Williams Jr. Tickets are $125. See www.imagineit-cma.org, email courtney.davis@imagineit-cma.org or call 404-653-8156.
From left, Dottie Smith, Donna Lefont, Jerry Smith, Ellenwood Barton, Lisa Tush, Bill Tush, Kelly Willett, Scott Willett and Merry and Chris Carlos at the recent bow tie bash.
Tie one on
S.B.’s husband is such a die-hard bow tie man that he’s had nearly all his long ties converted. So I’m happy to tell you about the Atlanta Bow Tie Society.
Charter members on Dec. 18 celebrated its formation at the home of former CNN anchor Bill Tush and wife Lisa. BTers included Ellenwood and Tom Barton, Connie and Mark Brittain, Merry and Chris Carlos, Val and John Cullen, Eleanor Ringel Gillespie and Arthur Cater, Jessica and Colin Mayo, Anne and Dave Sapp, Dr. and Mrs. John Schilling, and Kelly and Scott Willett.
Gifts and gift certificates valued at more than $12,000 were donated to three charities: The Bridge, A Friend’s House and Angel Tree.
Another membership event is planned for March and a grand gala for this December, so keep that Churchill spot handy. Info: email bltush@aol.com or kellywlltt@yahoo.com.
Oh, and if you’re looking to switch neckties into bow ties, Beau Ties Ltd. of Vermont does an excellent job. www.beautiesltd.com
This and that
Doggies on the Catwalk,; a pet fashion show produced by Urban Couture, Grady High School’s fashion program, is planned for 8 p.m. Jan. 17. $40; $35 advance. The event, benefiting Pets Are Loving Support (PALS) will be at Grady High School, 929 Charles Allen Drive N.E., Info: 404-876-7257, www.palsatlanta.org.
The Junior League of Cobb-Marietta celebrates 75 years with ;Dames through the Decades,; a gala and show planned for 5:30 p.m. Feb. 23 at Jennie T. Anderson Theatre. Guests will enjoy cocktails, dancing and entertainment. Tickets are $75, see www.jlcm.org.
Taste of Dunwoody, featuring bites from 35 area restaurants, is planned for 7 to 10:30 p.m. Feb. 1 at W Atlanta Perimeter. The evening will also include a silent auction, live music and a cash bar. All proceeds benefits Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Co-chairs are Amy Otto and Pam Koch. For tix and info see www.choa.org/tod.
Help me help you
So your 2008 goal is to make the Social Butterfly column? Here’s some guidance.
With upcoming events, tell me the date, time, location, a little about the affair (seated dinner? cocktail buffet? luncheon? cash bar?) and the organization it benefits, if it’s for charity.
I also like to know the chairs, honorary chairs and key committee members — they deserve a little shout-out, don’t you think? Tell me if it’s black-tie, cocktail or casual attire and how much tickets or tables are, and include a phone number, e-mail address or Web site for more information.
I do try to hit as many events as I can, but I can’t be everywhere, at least not without a helicopter. So you can send items after the fact, too. Tell me when and where the event was, who came, a few details and how much it raised if it was a charitable endeavor.
Think brief and basic, complete yet concise.
Four pages of florid prose but no times or dates make S.B. want to reach for the martini glass at 10 a.m., so let’s not have that. If you’d like to send pictures, e-mail one or two jpegs to butterfly@ajc.com.
Include names of everyone from left to right, and — this is important — who shot the photos. Candid shots are great and posed shots are fine, but pictures with 87 people lined up like soldiers holding a giant check? Come on, y’all, have mercy.
Thanks and happy new year! S.B.
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By Mike
January 1, 2008 1:31 AM | Link to this
I’m an occasional bow-tie wearer, so I don’t know if I’m ardent enough to join an actual club, but I can attest that Beau Ties’ pre-made ties are also very nice… spent Thanksgiving in Middlebury, Vermont, where they’re made and bought one with a pattern of turkey drumsticks and another with Christmas presents. The latter got a lot of attention at the company party!