England for Obama » inauguration ball http://www.englandforobama.com Backing from across the Pond Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:07:53 +0000 en hourly 1 I take it all back http://www.englandforobama.com/i-take-it-all-back http://www.englandforobama.com/i-take-it-all-back#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2009 05:20:39 +0000 Andrea http://www.englandforobama.com/?p=4883 DC was packed today, and tonight. It truly feels like a party town now. The subway was especially fascinating this evening, with hoards of people trying to get on at the central stops, and passengers ranging in age from 9 to 90, dressed in everything from tuxedos and gowns to Puffa jackets and Obama scarves. Heading to balls or parties, or just to the Mall and the Capitol building to soak up the atmosphere on inauguration eve.

One of the reasons I went on the subway this evening (look, I’ve stopped calling it the tube!) was to pick up this:

ticket

Yes, I shall go to the ball. Thank you, Craigslist. :-)

]]> http://www.englandforobama.com/i-take-it-all-back/feed 2 Inaugural ball survival guide http://www.englandforobama.com/inaugural-ball-survival-guide http://www.englandforobama.com/inaugural-ball-survival-guide#comments Wed, 14 Jan 2009 09:49:32 +0000 Andrea http://www.englandforobama.com/?p=4702 An inaugural ball veteran (I think she has medals) offers some advice:

I love this Google Ad that appeared to the right of the video on The Huffington Post’s page, incidentally:

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Brilliant. I think the advice for those trying to find food and make fire in Scotland is the same. Namely: make sure you wear flats.

]]> http://www.englandforobama.com/inaugural-ball-survival-guide/feed 0 Inaugural Committee plans 10 balls, raises $24m http://www.englandforobama.com/inaugural-committee-plans-10-balls-raises-24m http://www.englandforobama.com/inaugural-committee-plans-10-balls-raises-24m#comments Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:00:48 +0000 Andrea http://www.englandforobama.com/?p=4467 As you do. When you’re the Presidential Inaugural Committe organising Barack Obama’s inauguration.

The full line-up of official balls has been revealed – and it includes a Youth Ball for those aged 18-35; a Commander-In-Chief’s Ball for wounded veterans and those serving in the military; a Home States Ball for Barack Obama (ie Hawaii and Illinois) and a Home States Ball for Joe Biden (ie Delaware and Pennsylvania).

It also includes the first ever Neighbourhood Neighborhood Inaugural Ball – the idea being that all over the States on January 20th, people will be hosting inaugural balls in their neighbourhoods neighborhoods;  so the community-minded Obamas clearly thought, why don’t we throw one and party with The People in Washington, eh? (Or they possibly thought it without the “eh” at the end.).  The idea of community and The People being further enhanced by plans to link the official Washington Neighbourhood Neighborhood Ball to all the other balls that night by modern technology, ie webcast (they don’t say “live by satellite” any more).

I’m currently waiting to find out if I’ve got press credentials for any of the aforementioned balls or other official inauguration events, so keep your fingers crossed – or, if you’re German: your thumbs pressed – for me…

]]> http://www.englandforobama.com/inaugural-committee-plans-10-balls-raises-24m/feed 0 Inauguration ball in London http://www.englandforobama.com/inauguration-ball-in-london http://www.englandforobama.com/inauguration-ball-in-london#comments Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:09:25 +0000 Andrea http://www.englandforobama.com/?p=4216 Not flying to Washington for the inauguration? Weirdo. Still, never mind: Democrats Abroad UK are hosting an inaugural ball in London on D-Day, Tuesday, January 20th.

It takes place at the Royal Lancaster Hotel from 7pm-1am – and there’ll be cocktails, dinner, a live band and video highlights of the Inauguration.

Tickets are £100 for individuals (£50 seniors & active-duty military) and you can get them by emailing inauguralball@democratsabroad.org.uk. (Telephone enquiries: 0207 724 9796).

More details here.

Unfortunately, according to the DAUK blurb: “non-US spouses and guests are most welcome, but payment can only be accepted from US citizens and permanent residents” – so go find yourself a new ABFF*, quick.

(Note: Unlike most of the American inauguration balls, there won’t be a free bar. Can you imagine? British people? Coping with a free bar?!)


*American Best Friend Forever

]]> http://www.englandforobama.com/inauguration-ball-in-london/feed 0 So many balls to go to in pyjamas, so little time… http://www.englandforobama.com/so-many-balls-to-go-to-in-pyjamas-so-little-time http://www.englandforobama.com/so-many-balls-to-go-to-in-pyjamas-so-little-time#comments Fri, 19 Dec 2008 10:00:58 +0000 Andrea http://www.englandforobama.com/?p=4034 Thank goodness the new President’s name rhymes with ‘pyjama’…

Obama Pajama Inaugural Charity Ball

Date January 18, 2009
Time 8 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Place Ronald Reagan Building, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington D.C.
Price $300
Attire Pajamas or Black Tie
Notes The Obama Pajama Inaugural Charity Ball hosted by Carrie Fisher will be held on the eve of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday and will kick-off President-Elect Obama’s dedication to Dr. King’s legacy of community service. During these current economic times, there has never been a more important time to give back to our community.

This event will benefit Pajama Program, a 501(c)3 children’s charity that provides new, warm pajamas and books to needy children nationwide. To date, Pajama Program has provided more than 250,000 new pajamas and 190,000 books to children in need.

The gala reception will include entertainment, an open bar, hors d’oeuvres, and a buffet of sweets. Leaders from the entertainment industry, business industry, and political arena will be in attendance to show their support for the Pajama Program.

Please visit http://www.pajamaprogram.org/dcball.html for tickets and for more information.
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