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Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Barack-tail Hour party plans?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Are you planning to toast our new president later? Mixing up a cocktail to the chief?
Or has your inauguration celebration started already?
Linda Green of Virginia Highland, who works at a preschool, left work and headed to a friend’s house, where a group of Obama supporters joined in an inaugural toast.
“We snacked and drank champagne to welcome the new family to the office,” she said. “Listening to Obama was very emotional for us.”
Adrienne Graham, chief talent acquisition consultant at Hues Consulting & Management, has plans later.
“My family is heading to Weezy’s Movin’ On Up Café in Duluth for an inauguration party this evening at 5:30 p.m.,” she said “We are excited and overwhelmed by this historic event and have been watching coverage and Twittering/Facebooking about it all day.”
Sabrina Sexton, a financial institution e-business manager, took a similarly high-tech approach to partying tonight. Her fiance heard about a party at Halo on Twitter, and RSVPed via Facebook.
“This inauguration is, no matter what your political beliefs, a historic moment in our country’s history,” Sexton said. “I am looking forward to celebrating the occasion with others who not only recognize this but also share my support for President Obama. I watched the inaugural ceremony at home today, so I’m excited about watching the Inaugural Address with a group of people in a festive atmosphere.”
He’s wearing a tux, she’s wearing a black cocktail dress.
Looking for an inauguration libation?
Here are some ideas:
P’cheen International Bistro & Pub will be mixing up five different champagne cocktails for $5 each, starting at 5 p.m.
The Red Clay Democrats, Young Democrats of Georgia, and Young Democrats of Atlanta are putting on the Atlanta Inaugural Ball tonight at Halo. The event starts at 7 p.m. and is free. Dress is formal.
The Atlanta Marriott Perimeter Center hosts the Stylish And Elegant Inauguration Ball tonight from 7-10 p.m. The event features an open bar, cocktail buffet and dancing. Tix are $25. Info: nafi@treselegantevents.com, 770-559-1306.
The Centre @ Arbor Connection, 7475 Douglas Blvd Douglasville hosts An Event To Remember from 7 p.m. to midnight. Tix are $20 at the door. Info: 404-428-9831 or Eventofyourdreams@yahoo.com.
The Atlanta Press Club has a post-inaugural mixer at Eros from 6 to 9 p.m. tonight.
Chima Brazilian Steakhouse is offering a $44 dinner special in honor of our 44th president.
Do you have party plans tonight? Or have you had enough presidential pomp and circumstance?
