An Art-Filled Evening
Feb 22nd, 2008 by Nola
Pete and I attended the Sponsor Party for YLC’s A Streetcar Named Inspire last night. We were there in an “official capacity” for our StreetcarArt.com site. We interviewed artists, previewed the sketches, and meet the YLC folks involved. To read the official account of the evening, click here.
We also drank a little wine and enjoyed such tunes as “Moon River” and “What a Wonderful World” played by a three piece jazz ensemble. It was hosted at the Capital One bank—the old Hibernia bank—you know, the one with all the beautiful marble and gigantic chandeliers. I had no idea the bank lets out the actually bank for functions. It was weird but cool. I am a sucker for the sound of my heels clicking on marble.
It is always a treat now for me to be able to steal away to an adult function without a baby attached to my hip. I missed the little bug, but I truly enjoyed myself. Oh, and the art did not disappoint. We here in NOLA are in for quite the treat when these streetcars start popping up.
I love the concept of being somewhere in an “official capacity”
I’m trying to think of ANYPLACE these days that needs me in an “official capacity”
all seriousness, glad you had fun. you deserve it!! sounds like a cool event
It is so nice to get out of the house for an adult only function. Fuels me up.. that is for sure. Sounds like a fun time!
I can’t wait to see picks of the streetcars..
Oh, I love the Hibernia building. “Capital One” as a name lacks the elegance and historical sound of “Hibernia.” I shall never call it that. I stop short of crossing out the name when the statements come in the mail, but I still refer to it as “the Hibernia Account.” So naturally, such a luxurious building (perfect for gala events – can I have Owl’s wedding there?) can only be “the Hibernia building.”
Did you know the original founders of the bank were a dozen or so immigrants from Ireland (underclass who build much of the Canal Street canal), hence the name, Hibernia, which is the Latin name for Ireland.
Wow, i never knew I was a history professer…
(note the use of ellipsis and floating en dash, but, sadly, no semicolon)
That sounds like fun to me. But parents of small babies aren’t the only ones who don’t get out much. I’ve got teens who are ready to graduate and I still can’t seem to get out for formal affairs. *sigh* Maybe soon.
Yes, I heard about the streetcars. That will be awesome!
And that building IS fabulous! You guys must have had a grand time!
Moondance, I did not know the origins of the name, Hibernia. That is totally cool!
And I too thought about attending a wedding there! Great minds, you know.
-Nola
P.S. Great use of all sorts of punctuation!!!
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