Page One - The Arrival
The board members get to the event early so we can set up everything including table decorations, member/guest reception facilities, make sure the video works, and final checks on the seating.
Our Theme
"Puttin' On the Ritz" is a song written by Irving Berlin. He wrote it in May 1927 and first published it on December 2, 1929. It was registered as an unpublished song on August 24, 1927 and again on July 27, 1928.
It was introduced by Harry Richman and chorus in the musical film Puttin' On the Ritz (1930). According to The Complete Lyrics of Irving Berlin, this was the first song in film to be sung by an interracial ensemble.
The title derives from the slang expression "to put on the Ritz", meaning to dress very fashionably. This expression was inspired by the opulent Ritz Hotel in London.
Songs From Putting On The Ritz:
Cheek To Cheek.
Little One.
I 've Got My Fingers Crossed.
Time After Time.
Puttin' On The Ritz.
I Love You, Samantha.
Check, check, check and check!!
We have tables for 104 people this evening....
The centerpieces were amazing; Jim did the cars, Irene did the edge and put on the lights, and
Vicky filled the champagne glasses!
The backdrop for photos is set up!
Vicky found a perfect backdrop!
The Chrysler Building is an Art Deco skyscraper on the East Side of Manhattan in New York City, at the intersection of 42nd Street and Lexington Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. At 1,046 ft, it is the tallest brick building in the world with a steel framework
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The Empire State Building is a 102-story Art Deco skyscraper in the Midtown South neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City. The building was designed by Shreve, Lamb & Harmon and built from 1930 to 1931. Its name is derived from "Empire State", the nickname of the state of New York
Lighting check; the color temperature is perfect!
We had to check it with "Beauty and The Beast" to be sure!
Up close works!
Only Minutes Until We Open The Doors!
Check check check!!
Irene is the "behind the scenes" decorator for our events
The welcome desk is organized and staffed by the Skeggs. Donna does a trial run!
Everything is ready!!
Honk honk honk
Our first arrivals are here!
We again verify the backdrop is in the right place!
Where are we sitting?
A top hat is a traditional part of formal wear for weddings, funerals, balls, and horse racing events.
Looking good compete with a sterling silver cigarette holder!
Did You Know? A cigarette holder is a fashion accessory, a slender tube in which a cigarette is held for smoking. Most frequently made of silver, jade or bakelite (popular in the past but now wholly replaced by modern plastics), cigarette holders were considered an essential part of ladies' fashion from the early 1910s through early to the mid 1970s.
The Bolds, friends from the Topper's Dance Club joined us this evening.
Vicky shows the old pictures from years ago!
The wine begins to flow.
Did You Know? - What is a fun fact about the 1920s? It was called the Roaring 20s or Jazz Age because people liked to drink alcohol, listen to jazz music and wear nice clothes. People were no longer focused on the hardships of war. They were more interested in famous people like sports heroes and movie stars.
Remember when???
Just call me Bubbles!
Vicky went collecting!
Look carefully at the ladies!
Your Board
Did You Know? - The 1920s was the first decade to have a nickname: "Roaring 20s" or "Jazz Age." It was a decade of prosperity and dissipation, and of jazz bands, bootleggers, raccoon coats, bathtub gin, flappers, flagpole sitters, bootleggers, and marathon dancers.
The band is about to start!
Visiting is well underway!
We love the hats gentlemen!
Wine is flowing.
The band begins
How many do YOU remember?
We celebrated his birthday Saturday, 85 looks pretty good!
Glad to see you guys!!
Let the dust fly!
Did You Know? - What was a catchy saying in the 1920s? "Beat it!" – telling someone to get away from you. Bee's knees – saying that something is terrific; such as, "Liberty Science Center is the bee's knees" Big Cheese – somebody important. Bird – a general term used to describe a man or woman; might be used along the lines of "she's a funny old bird"
The floor was full all night long!
So, let's have dinner and see who was here this evening by table!