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Thursday, January 17, 2008
Uga VI, party pooch
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
In the society scene, it seems the more fabulous you are, the less interest you exhibit in who shows up at parties.
By that standard, Uga VI is as fab as it gets. (See photos here for proof.)
The University of Georgia mascot, looking smashing in his signature UGA gear, was the star attraction at UGA Night at the Georgia Freight Depot. Contingents from the university up the road and the Gold Dome across the street met there Thursday to enjoy chilled shrimp, lobster salad and a chocolate fondue station.
Upon arriving with owner Sonny Seiler of Savannah, Uga visited the bushes in front of the depot where he, uh, left his mark. The 9 1/2-year-old dog strode past prominent politicians including House Speaker Glenn Richardson and University President Michael Adams with nary a glance, interested only in the ice water in his special dish.
Adams, by the way, told us he remains optimistic about his idea for a major college football playoff. (My colleague Mike Knobler reported from the NCAA convention in Nashville that the NCAA did not even establish a committee to discuss the plan).
“I think we moved the needle some,” an undeterred Adams said. “There was a lot of interest expressed in private.”
So, stay tuned.
Meanwhile, the crowd eagerly lined up to meet the guest of honor Thursday night. Irene Munn, legislative counsel to Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle, brought her children Carlie, 7, Lily, 9, and Billy, 10. Thursday was Lily’s birthday, by the way. Billy is a huge UGA fan and eagerly posed for a picture with the pooch.
Laura Rebok, a 2003 UGA grad, also stood in line for a photo with Uga.
“It was a dream come true,” she said. “I was there for four years and only saw him at a distance.”
Rebok was there with Senate intern Nik Hanlon, a Georgia State man.
“He’s not as ugly as I thought he’d be,” Hanlon quipped.
Seiler, who flew up from Savannah with his famous dog on the UGA plane, might beg to differ.
“He’s a society dude,” he said of Uga, who is spending the off season napping a lot. “He has a tuxedo. You can tell the world that.”
The 5-buck charity bash
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
So you’re not into $500-a-plate black tie soirees? The Butterfly’s here for you.
If you can find a 5-spot come on over to Midtown Tavern at 554 Piedmont Ave. at 9 p.m. Jan. 25. Enjoy $3 drink specials, door prizes and music from Big Rock Wedding.
The budget bash benefits the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. Info: 404-944-0960.
Front row, from the left, Linda Gray, Lovett Friends of the Arts President; Jill Brennan, committee member; Kelli Keb, Great Conversation Co-Chair. Back row, from left, Caroline Leake, committee member; Libby Lanier, committee member; and Jay Freer, Lovett Director of Fine Arts
Now hear this
The Lovett School and Lovett Friends of the Arts present The Great Conversation, an event to celebrate the arts, at 7 p.m. Feb. 29, 2008, at the new Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. The evening will feature cocktails, fine dining and conversation with more than two dozen luminaries from the Atlanta arts community.
Lovett parent volunteers Kathy Hunsinger and Kelli Keb are co-chairing the event, and guest hosts include Susan Booth of the Alliance Theatre; John McFall of the Atlanta Ballet; Jane Jackson, director of Sir Elton John’s photography collection; and Peter Conlon of Live Nation Concert Producers.
“The Great Conversation” honors Ray and Beth Chenault, Lovett’s former Director of Fine Arts and Choral Directors, who served from 1976 to 2007. The Chenaults retired from Lovett last spring after helping generations of Atlantans develop a life-long interest in the arts.
Tickets are $125 per person. Tables and sponsorships are still available.
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